81 FR 52755 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 154 (August 10, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 154 (August 10, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 154 (Wednesday, August 10, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52755-52758] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-18487] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-8429; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-122-AD; Amendment 39-18608; AD 2016-16-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracks in the station 320 crown frame and in window post number 3. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracks and missing fasteners of the station 320 crown frame, cracks in the web and flange surfaces of the forward segment of window post number 3, and missing fasteners and cracks of the window upper sill; post-modification inspections for cracks of the window upper sill; a one-time fastener rework; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking and missing fasteners of the station 320 crown frame, cracking of the window post number 3, and cracking of the window upper sill, which could result in an in-flight decompression and a loss of structural integrity of the fuselage. DATES: This AD is effective September 14, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 8429. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 8429; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6432; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 13, 2016 (81 FR 1577) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of fatigue cracks in the station 320 crown frame and in window post number 3. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections for cracks and missing fasteners of the station 320 crown frame, cracks in the web and flange surfaces of the forward segment of window post number 3, and missing fasteners and cracks of the window upper sill; post- modification inspections for cracks of the window upper sill; a one- time fastener rework; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking and [[Page 52756]] missing fasteners of the station 320 crown frame, cracking of the window post number 3, and cracking of the window upper sill, which could result in an in-flight decompression and a loss of structural integrity of the fuselage. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request for Restoration Procedures United Airlines (UAL) requested that figure 21 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015, be revised to provide airplane maintenance manual references on reinstallation of the panels and all disturbed air conditioning systems, and to include operational check procedures of all the disturbed systems. We partially agree with UAL's comment. We agree that figure 21 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015, should provide robust access/restoration procedures. We disagree with delaying this AD until any needed changes to figure 21 have been incorporated. Figure 21 is not a ``Required for Compliance'' (RC) section of the service information and is not mandated by this AD. Therefore, operators can deviate from these instructions, as specified in paragraph (k)(4)(ii) of this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Revise Discussion Section of the NPRM Boeing requested that we revise the second sentence in the Discussion section of the NPRM, which states: ``Other Model 747 airplanes, except Model 747-8F and 747-8 airplanes, are of a similar station 320 crown frame configuration.'' Boeing asked that the reference to Model 747-8F and Model 747-8 airplanes be removed. Boeing stated that although having a different design, Model 747-8F and Model 747-8 airplanes have a similar station 320 crown frame configuration as the other Model 747 airplanes. Boeing explained that, for Model 747-8F and Model 747-8 airplanes, it has issued service information that specifies repetitive inspections for cracking of the station 320 crown frame and is mandated by certain airworthiness limitations (AWLs). We agree to clarify the Discussion section of the NPRM. We agree that Boeing Model 747-100, -200, -300, and -400 airplanes, and Model 747-8F and Model 747-8 airplanes, have similar station 320 crown frame configurations. However, we cannot revise the second sentence in the Discussion section of the NPRM because that particular sentence is not restated in the Discussion section of this AD. Also, as Boeing stated, the identified condition on Model 747-8F and Model 747-8 airplanes is addressed with AWLs. This AD addresses the identified unsafe condition on Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Clarification of Repetitive Inspections Required by Paragraph (h) of This AD We revised paragraph (h) of this AD, which refers to inspections specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD, by removing the text ``for cracking in the window upper sill.'' That text only applies to the inspection specified in paragraph (g)(5) of this AD and not to the inspections specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015. The service information describes procedures for inspections and corrective actions for cracks and missing fasteners in the inner chord and outboard webs of the station 320 crown frame, in the left and right side window post number 3, and in the window upper sill structure. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 165 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections..................... Up to 193 $0 Up to $16,405 per Up to $2,706,825 work[dash]hours x inspection cycle. per inspection $85 per hour = cycle. $16,405 per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and [[Page 52757]] responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-16-10 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18608; Docket No. FAA- 2015-8429; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-122-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 14, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747- 400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracks in the station 320 crown frame in window post number 3. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking and missing fasteners of the station 320 crown frame, cracking of the window post number 3, and cracking of the window upper sill, which could result in an in- flight decompression and a loss of structural integrity of the fuselage. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Initial Inspections, Related Investigative Actions, and Corrective Actions At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015, except as provided by paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD; and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015, except as required by paragraph (j)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. (1) Do a detailed inspection for cracks and missing fasteners of the station 320 crown frame. (2) Do a surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for cracks of the station 320 crown frame. (3) Do a surface HFEC inspection for cracks in the web and flange surfaces of the forward segment of window post number 3. (4) Do a detailed inspection for missing fasteners of the window upper sill. (5) Do a surface HFEC inspection for cracks of the window upper sill. (h) Repetitive Inspections and Post-Repair Inspections, Related Investigative Actions, and Corrective Actions Do applicable repetitive post-repair inspections and repeat the inspections specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD thereafter at the applicable compliance time and intervals specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015; and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015, except as required by paragraph (j)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. (i) Fastener Rework, Related Investigative Actions, and Corrective Actions At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015: Do the applicable actions (including fastener rework and a detailed inspection of the condition of the fastener hole) specified in Part 11 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015; and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015, except as specified in paragraph (j)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. (j) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015, specifies a compliance time ``after the original date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015, specifies a compliance time ``after the Revision 1 date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (3) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for repairs: Before further flight, repair, using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) Except as required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (j)(3) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and (k)(4)(ii) apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, [[Page 52758]] including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6432; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 27, 2016. 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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 27, https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
(AMOCs): The Manager, International 2016. may view this referenced service
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Victor Wicklund, information at the FAA, Transport
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. SW., Renton, WA. For information on
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
[FR Doc. 2016–18488 Filed 8–9–16; 8:45 am] the availability of this material at the
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
Flight Standards District Office, as available on the Internet at http://
appropriate. If sending information directly www.regulations.gov by searching for
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 8429.
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Federal Aviation Administration
Examining the AD Docket
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. [Docket No. FAA–2015–8429; Directorate the Internet at http://
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Identifier 2015–NM–122–AD; Amendment www.regulations.gov by searching for
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 39–18608; AD 2016–16–10] and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 8429; or in person at the Docket
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective RIN 2120–AA64
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
be accomplished using a method approved Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
contains this AD, the regulatory
EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA. If
AGENCY: Federal Aviation evaluation, any comments received, and
approved by the DOA, the approval must Administration (FAA), DOT. other information. The address for the
include the DOA-authorized signature. ACTION: Final rule. Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
(l) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Department of Transportation, Docket
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Operations, M–30, West Building
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD The Boeing Company Model 747–100, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
2015–0095, dated May 29, 2015, for related 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
information. This MCAI may be found in the 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747– DC 20590.
AD docket on the Internet at http:// 400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and
www.regulations.gov by searching for and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill
747SP series airplanes. This AD was Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–5464. prompted by reports of fatigue cracks in
(2) Service information identified in this Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
the station 320 crown frame and in Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
window post number 3. This AD Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. requires repetitive inspections for cracks 3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425–
and missing fasteners of the station 320 917–6590; email: Bill.Ashforth@faa.gov.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference crown frame, cracks in the web and
flange surfaces of the forward segment SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of window post number 3, and missing Discussion
(IBR) of the service information listed in this fasteners and cracks of the window
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR We issued a notice of proposed
upper sill; post-modification
part 51. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
inspections for cracks of the window
(2) You must use this service information part 39 by adding an AD that would
upper sill; a one-time fastener rework;
as applicable to do the actions required by apply to certain The Boeing Company
and related investigative and corrective
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B
(i) Chapter 5–40–00, Airworthiness actions if necessary. We are issuing this
SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F,
Limitations, DGT 107838, Revision 4, dated AD to detect and correct fatigue
747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–
February 2, 2015, of the Dassault Aviation cracking and missing fasteners of the
400F, 747SR, and 747SP series
Falcon 7X Maintenance Manual. station 320 crown frame, cracking of the
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
(ii) Reserved. window post number 3, and cracking of
Federal Register on January 13, 2016
(3) For service information identified in the window upper sill, which could
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet (81 FR 1577) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM
result in an in-flight decompression and
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box was prompted by reports of fatigue
a loss of structural integrity of the
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; cracks in the station 320 crown frame
fuselage.
telephone: 201–440–6700; Internet: http:// and in window post number 3. The
www.dassaultfalcon.com. DATES: This AD is effective September NPRM proposed to require repetitive
(4) You may view this service information 14, 2016. inspections for cracks and missing
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, The Director of the Federal Register fasteners of the station 320 crown frame,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For approved the incorporation by reference cracks in the web and flange surfaces of
information on the availability of this of a certain publication listed in this AD the forward segment of window post
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. as of September 14, 2016. number 3, and missing fasteners and
(5) You may view this service information
ADDRESSES: For service information cracks of the window upper sill; post-
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
identified in this final rule, contact modification inspections for cracks of
Administration (NARA). For information on Boeing Commercial Airplanes, the window upper sill; a one-time
the availability of this material at NARA, call Attention: Data & Services Management, fastener rework; and related
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA investigative and corrective actions if
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000, necessary. We are issuing this AD to
locations.html. extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet detect and correct fatigue cracking and
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responsibilities among the various sill, which could result in an in-flight of this AD. Do all applicable related
levels of government. decompression and a loss of structural investigative and corrective actions before
For the reasons discussed above, I integrity of the fuselage. further flight.
certify that this AD: (f) Compliance (j) Exceptions to Service Information
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Comply with this AD within the Specifications
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, compliance times specified, unless already (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under done. 747–53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (g) Initial Inspections, Related Investigative
2015, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), original date of this service bulletin,’’ this AD
Actions, and Corrective Actions
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation requires compliance within the specified
At the applicable time specified in compliance time after the effective date of
in Alaska, and paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
(4) Will not have a significant this AD.
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2862, (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
economic impact, positive or negative, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015, except as 747–53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24,
on a substantial number of small entities provided by paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this 2015, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the
under the criteria of the Regulatory AD: Do the actions specified in paragraphs Revision 1 date of this service bulletin,’’ this
Flexibility Act. (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD; and do all AD requires compliance within the specified
applicable related investigative and compliance time after the effective date of
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 corrective actions; in accordance with the this AD.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (3) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
Service Bulletin 747–53A2862, Revision 1, 747–53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24,
safety, Incorporation by reference,
dated July 24, 2015, except as required by 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for repairs:
Safety. paragraph (j)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable Before further flight, repair, using a method
Adoption of the Amendment related investigative and corrective actions approved in accordance with the procedures
before further flight. specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.
Accordingly, under the authority (1) Do a detailed inspection for cracks and
delegated to me by the Administrator, missing fasteners of the station 320 crown (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as frame. (AMOCs)
follows: (2) Do a surface high frequency eddy (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
current (HFEC) inspection for cracks of the Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS station 320 crown frame. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
DIRECTIVES (3) Do a surface HFEC inspection for cracks requested using the procedures found in 14
in the web and flange surfaces of the forward CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 segment of window post number 3. send your request to your principal inspector
(4) Do a detailed inspection for missing or local Flight Standards District Office, as
continues to read as follows: fasteners of the window upper sill. appropriate. If sending information directly
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (5) Do a surface HFEC inspection for cracks to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
of the window upper sill. attention of the person identified in
§ 39.13 [Amended] paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may
(h) Repetitive Inspections and Post-Repair
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Inspections, Related Investigative Actions, be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
the following new airworthiness and Corrective Actions Requests@faa.gov.
directive (AD): (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Do applicable repetitive post-repair
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
2016–16–10 The Boeing Company: inspections and repeat the inspections
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
Amendment 39–18608; Docket No. specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5)
of this AD thereafter at the applicable of the local flight standards district office/
FAA–2015–8429; Directorate Identifier certificate holding district office.
2015–NM–122–AD. compliance time and intervals specified in
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
(a) Effective Date Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2862, level of safety may be used for any repair,
Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015; and do all modification, or alteration required by this
This AD is effective September 14, 2016.
applicable related investigative and AD if it is approved the Boeing Commercial
(b) Affected ADs corrective actions; in accordance with the Airplanes Organization Designation
None. Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Authorization (ODA) that has been
Service Bulletin 747–53A2862, Revision 1, authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to
(c) Applicability dated July 24, 2015, except as required by make those findings. To be approved, the
This AD applies to The Boeing Company paragraph (j)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable repair method, modification deviation, or
Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, related investigative and corrective actions alteration deviation must meet the
747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, before further flight. certification basis of the airplane, and the
747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and approval must specifically refer to this AD.
747SP series airplanes, certificated in any (i) Fastener Rework, Related Investigative (4) Except as required by paragraphs (g),
category, as identified in Boeing Alert Actions, and Corrective Actions (h), and (j)(3) of this AD: For service
Service Bulletin 747–53A2862, Revision 1, At the applicable time specified in information that contains steps that are
dated July 24, 2015. paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2862, provisions of paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and
(d) Subject Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015: Do the (k)(4)(ii) apply.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of applicable actions (including fastener rework (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
America Code 53, Fuselage. and a detailed inspection of the condition of substeps under an RC step and any figures
the fastener hole) specified in Part 11 of the identified in an RC step, must be done to
(e) Unsafe Condition Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
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This AD was prompted by reports of Service Bulletin 747–53A2862, Revision 1, for any deviations to RC steps, including
fatigue cracks in the station 320 crown frame dated July 24, 2015; and do all applicable substeps and identified figures.
in window post number 3. We are issuing related investigative and corrective actions; (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in accordance with the Accomplishment deviated from using accepted methods in
and missing fasteners of the station 320 Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin accordance with the operator’s maintenance
crown frame, cracking of the window post 747–53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, or inspection program without obtaining
number 3, and cracking of the window upper 2015, except as specified in paragraph (j)(3) approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
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including substeps and identified figures, can 14 R1 for all Airbus Model A310 series FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
still be done as specified, and the airplane airplanes. AD 2007–21–14 R1 required Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
can be put back in an airworthy condition. revising the Airworthiness Limitations International Branch, ANM–116,
(l) Related Information Section of the Instructions for Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
For more information about this AD, Continued Airworthiness to incorporate 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
contact Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, new limitations for fuel tank systems. 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle This new AD requires revising the fax 425–227–1149.
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA maintenance program or inspection SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425– program to incorporate revised fuel
917–6590; email: Bill.Ashforth@faa.gov. maintenance and inspection tasks. This Discussion
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference AD was prompted by the issuance of We issued a notice of proposed
(1) The Director of the Federal Register more restrictive maintenance rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
approved the incorporation by reference requirements and/or airworthiness part 39 to supersede AD 2007–21–14 R1,
(IBR) of the service information listed in this limitations by the manufacturer. We are Amendment 39–16061 (74 FR 55123,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR issuing this AD to prevent the potential October 27, 2009) (‘‘AD 2007–21–14
part 51. of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, R1’’). AD 2007–21–14 R1 applied to all
(2) You must use this service information Airbus Model A310 series airplanes.
which, in combination with flammable
as applicable to do the actions required by
fuel vapors caused by latent failures, The NPRM published in the Federal
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– alterations, repairs, or maintenance Register on January 20, 2016 (81 FR
53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015. actions, could result in fuel tank 3066) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
(ii) Reserved. explosions and consequent loss of the prompted by the issuance of more
(3) For Boeing service information airplane. restrictive maintenance requirements
identified in this AD, contact Boeing and/or airworthiness limitations by the
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & DATES: This AD becomes effective manufacturer. The NPRM proposed to
Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC September 14, 2016. retain the requirements of AD 2007–21–
2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone The Director of the Federal Register
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766– 14 R1, and require more restrictive
approved the incorporation by reference maintenance requirements and/or
5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. of a certain publication listed in this AD airworthiness limitations. We are
(4) You may view this service information as of September 14, 2016. issuing this AD to prevent the potential
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, The Director of the Federal Register of ignition sources inside fuel tanks,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For approved the incorporation by reference which, in combination with flammable
information on the availability of this of a certain other publication listed in fuel vapors caused by latent failures,
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. this AD as of November 20, 2007 (72 FR
(5) You may view this service information
alterations, repairs, or maintenance
that is incorporated by reference at the 58499, October 16, 2007). actions, could result in fuel tank
National Archives and Records ADDRESSES: For service information explosions and consequent loss of the
Administration (NARA). For information on identified in this final rule, contact airplane.
the availability of this material at NARA, call Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— The European Aviation Safety Agency
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone for the Member States of the European
locations.html. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 27,
51; email account.airworth-eas@ Directive 2014–0193, dated October 15,
2016. 2014 (referred to after this as the
airbus.com; Internet http://
Victor Wicklund, Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
www.airbus.com. You may view this
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane referenced service information at the Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. an unsafe condition on all Airbus Model
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
[FR Doc. 2016–18487 Filed 8–9–16; 8:45 am]
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P For information on the availability of Prompted by an accident * * *, the
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
1221. It is also available on the Internet published Special Federal Aviation
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Regulation (SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation
at http://www.regulations.gov by Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy
Federal Aviation Administration searching for and locating Docket INT/POL/25/12. In response to these
Number FAA–2015–8468. regulations, Airbus conducted a design
14 CFR Part 39 review to develop Fuel Airworthiness
Examining the AD Docket
Limitations (FAL) for Airbus on A310
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8468; Directorate You may examine the AD docket on aeroplanes.
Identifier 2014–NM–208–AD; Amendment the Internet at http:// The FAL were specified in Airbus A310
39–18605; AD 2016–16–07] FAL document ref. 95A.1930/05 at issue 02
www.regulations.gov by searching for and in the A310 Airworthiness Limitations
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket Number FAA– Section (ALS) variation to FAL document
2015–8468; or in person at the Docket issue 02, ref. 0BVLG110006/C0S issue 01, for
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Management Facility between 9 a.m. A310 aeroplanes.
Airplanes and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, EASA issued [EASA] AD 2006–0202 to
except Federal holidays. The AD docket require compliance with the FAL documents
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
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contains this AD, the regulatory (comprising maintenance/inspection tasks
Administration (FAA), Department of and Critical Design Configuration Control
Transportation (DOT). evaluation, any comments received, and
Limitations (CDCCL)).
ACTION: Final rule. other information. The street address for EASA AD 2006–0202 was superseded by
the Docket Operations office (telephone EASA AD 2007–0096 (later revised) [which
SUMMARY: We are superseding 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES corresponds to FAA AD 2007–21–14 R1],
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–21– section. which retained the original requirements and
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective September 14, 2016. | |
| Contact | Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6432; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 52755 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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