81 FR 53908 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 157 (August 15, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 157 (August 15, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 157 (Monday, August 15, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 53908-53912] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-18952] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8841; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-115-AD; Amendment 39-18611; AD 2016-16-13] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-13-10, for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. AD 2016-13-10 required repetitive external detailed inspections and nondestructive inspections to detect cracks in the fuselage skin along the chem-mill steps at stringers S-1 and S-2R, between station (STA) 400 and STA 460, and repair if necessary. AD 2016-13-10 also required a preventive modification of the fuselage skin at crown stringers S-1 and S-2R. This AD requires the same actions as AD 2016-13-10, and clarifies certain regulatory text. This AD was prompted by the determination that certain regulatory text in AD 2016- 13-10 requires clarification. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the fuselage skin panels at the chem-mill steps, which could result in sudden fracture and failure of the fuselage skin panels, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective August 15, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 9, 2016 (81 FR 43483, July 5, 2016). The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of July 23, 2012 (77 FR 36134, June 18, 2012). We must receive any comments on this AD by September 29, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing [[Page 53909]] 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 https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-8841. 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-2016- 8841; 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 street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5264; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On June 21, 2016, we issued AD 2016-13-10, Amendment 39-18574 (81 FR 43483, July 5, 2016) (``AD 2016-13-10''), for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. AD 2016-13-10 required repetitive external detailed inspections and nondestructive inspections to detect cracks in the fuselage skin along the chem-mill steps at stringers S-1 and S-2R, between STA 400 and STA 460, and repair if necessary. AD 2016-13-10 also required a preventive modification of the fuselage skin at crown stringers S-1 and S-2R. AD 2016-13-10 resulted from a determination that, for certain airplanes, the skin pockets adjacent to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) antenna are susceptible to widespread fatigue damage. We issued AD 2016-13-10 to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the fuselage skin panels at the chem-mill steps, which could result in sudden fracture and failure of the fuselage skin panels, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane. Actions Since AD 2016-13-10 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2016-13-10, we have determined that certain regulatory text in AD 2016-13-10 requires clarification: We have revised paragraphs (h)(3) and (i) of this AD to refer to paragraph (l)(3) of this AD for the exception to the service information. We have also removed the sentence from paragraph (h)(3) of AD 2016-13-10 that provided existing repair information and instead we have included existing repair information in the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD. We have revised paragraph (j) of this AD to also refer to Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015, for locations for the modification of the chem-mill steps. We have revised paragraphs (j) and (l)(3) of this AD to refer to paragraph (n) of this AD for the appropriate procedures to request approval of an alternative method of compliance. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on certain The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015. The service information describes procedures for repetitive external detailed inspections and non-destructive inspections to detect cracks in the fuselage skin along the chem-mill steps at stringers S-1 and S-2R, between STA 400 and STA 460, and repair of any cracking. The service information also describes procedures for a modification of the chem-mill steps at the locations identified, including related investigative actions and corrective actions, and repetitive post-mod inspections. 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. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date We are superseding AD 2016-13-10 to clarify certain regulatory text. We have made no other changes to the requirements published in AD 2016-13-10. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include Docket No. FAA-2016-8841; and Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-115-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 186 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 53910]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retained inspections from AD Between 7 and 15 $0 Between $595 and Between $110,670 2016-13-10. work-hours x $85 $1,275 per and $237,150 per per hour, depending inspection cycle. inspection cycle. on airplane configuration = between $595 and $1,275 per inspection cycle. Retained modification from AD 236 work-hours x $85 (\1\) $20,060............. $3,731,160. 2016-13-10. per hour = $20,060. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ We currently have no specific cost estimates associated with the parts necessary for the modification. We cannot determine the cost of the materials because the modification parts must be sized at the time the modification is installed, taking into account any existing repairs in the area. We have received no definitive data that enables us to provide a cost estimate 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 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 part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-13-10, Amendment 39-18574 (81 FR 43483, July 5, 2016), and adding the following new AD: 2016-16-13 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18611; Docket No. FAA- 2016-8841; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-115-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective August 15, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2016-13-10, Amendment 39-18574 (81 FR 43483, July 5, 2016) (``AD 2016-13-10''). (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/BE866B732F6CF31086257B9700692796?OpenDocument&Highlight=st01219se) does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found on the fuselage skin at the chem-mill steps, and the determination that, for certain airplanes, the skin pockets adjacent to the Air Traffic Control antenna are susceptible to widespread fatigue damage. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the fuselage skin panels at the chem-mill steps, which could result in sudden fracture and failure of the fuselage skin panels, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Inspections With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2016-13-10, with no changes. At the applicable time specified in tables 1, 2, 3, and 5 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015, except as required by paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015, except as required by paragraph (l)(3) of this AD. Repeat the applicable inspections thereafter at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015. (1) Do an external detailed inspection for cracking of the fuselage skin chem-mill steps. (2) Do an external non-destructive (medium frequency eddy current, magneto optical imaging, C-Scan, or ultrasonic phased array) inspection for cracking of the fuselage skin chem-mill steps. [[Page 53911]] (h) Retained Repair With Clarification of Repair Information and Service Information Exception This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2016-13-10, with clarification of repair information and service information exception. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do the applicable actions specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2),or (h)(3) of this AD. Installation of a repair prior to August 9, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-13-10) that meets the conditions specified in Part 9 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015, terminates the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the area covered by that repair only. Installation of a repair prior to August 9, 2016, that meets the conditions specified in Part 9 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737- 53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015, covers all eight chem- mill step inspection areas between STA 410 and STA 450, and was done using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n) of this AD, terminates the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the area covered by that repair only, and terminates the preventive modification required by paragraph (i) of this AD. (1) Repair before further flight in accordance with Part 2 (for Group 1 airplanes) or Part 7 (for Group 2 airplanes) of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737- 53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015; except as required by paragraph (l)(3) of this AD. Installation of a repair that meets the conditions specified in Note (a) of table 1, 2, 3, or 5 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015, terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the area covered by that repair only. (2) For Group 1 airplanes: Accomplishing the modification specified in paragraph (i) of this AD is a method of compliance with paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. (3) If any cracking is found in any area not covered by the preventive modification doubler during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Repair before further flight, in accordance with Part 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015, except as provided by paragraph (l)(3) of this AD. Installation of this repair terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the area covered by that repair only. (i) Retained Preventive Modification With Clarification of Service Information Exception and Method of Compliance Procedures This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2016-13-10, with clarification of service information exception and method of compliance procedures. For Group 1 airplanes: At the applicable time specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015, except as required by paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD, do a preventive modification of the fuselage skin at crown stringers S-1 and S-2R, including all applicable related investigative actions, in accordance with Part 9 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015, except as provided by paragraph (l)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative actions concurrently with the modification. Installation of a preventive modification terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the modified area only. Thereafter, repeat the inspections specified in Part 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015. (j) Retained Optional Modification With Clarification of Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2016-13-10, with clarification of service information. Accomplishing a modification of the chem-mill steps at any location identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2011; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015; using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n) of this AD, terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the modified area only. (k) Retained Post-Repair/Post-Modification Inspections With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2016-13-10, with no changes. Tables 4 and 6 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015, specify post-repair/post- modification airworthiness limitation inspections in compliance with 14 CFR 25.571(a)(3) at the modified locations, which support compliance with 14 CFR 121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2). As airworthiness limitations, these inspections are required by maintenance and operational rules. It is therefore unnecessary to mandate them in this AD. Deviations from these inspections require FAA approval, but do not require an alternative method of compliance. (l) Retained Exceptions to Service Bulletin Specifications With Clarification of Method of Compliance Procedures This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD 2016-13-10, With clarification of method of compliance procedures. (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015, specifies a compliance time ``after the Revision 3 date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after August 9, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-13-10). (2) Where the Condition column of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015, specifies a condition based on when an airplane has or has not been inspected, this AD bases the condition on whether an airplane has or has not been inspected on August 9, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-13-10). (3) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for repair or preventive modification instructions: Before further flight, do the repair or preventive modification, as applicable, using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n) of this AD. (m) Retained Credit for Previous Actions With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (m) of AD 2016-13-10, with no changes. (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before July 23, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-12-04, Amendment 39-17093 (77 FR 36134, June 18, 2012) (``AD 2012-12-04'')), using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 1, dated July 7, 2010, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before August 9, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-13-10), using Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2011, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2012-12-04. (n) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 (o)(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 by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation method must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) AMOCs approved for AD 2012-12-04 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. [[Page 53912]] (o) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5264; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD. (p) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on August 9, 2016 (81 FR 43483, July 5, 2016). (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on July 23, 2012 (77 FR 36134, June 18, 2012). (i) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1293, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2011. (ii) Reserved. (5) For 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. (6) 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. (7) 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 August 4, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-18952 Filed 8-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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■ b. In paragraph (c), in note 2 to Table ■ d. In paragraph (d)(1) by removing The revisions read as follows:
7, by removing ‘‘Table 6’’ and adding in ‘‘Table 7 of’’;
its place ‘‘Table 8’’; ■ e. In paragraph (d)(2) by removing
§ 431.97 Energy efficiency standards and
their compliance dates.
■ c. By revising paragraph (c) ‘‘Table 8 of’’; and
introductory text, excluding Tables 7 ■ f. In paragraph (d)(3) by removing * * * * *
and 8; ‘‘Table 9 of’’. (b) * * *
TABLE 1 TO § 431.97—MINIMUM COOLING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING EQUIPMENT
[Not including single package vertical air conditioners and single package vertical heat pumps, packaged terminal air conditioners and packaged
terminal heat pumps, computer room air conditioners, variable refrigerant flow multi-split air conditioners and heat pumps, and double-duct
air-cooled commercial package air conditioning and heating equipment]
* * * * * * *
TABLE 2 TO § 431.97—MINIMUM HEATING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING EQUIPMENT
[Heat Pumps]
* * * * * * *
Compliance date: Equipment manufactured
Equipment type Cooling capacity Efficiency level starting on . . .
* * * * * * *
* * * * * * *
3 And manufactured before October 9, 2015. See Table 4 of this section for updated heating efficiency standards.
* * * * * DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION steps, which could result in sudden
(c) Each non-standard size packaged fracture and failure of the fuselage skin
Federal Aviation Administration panels, and consequent rapid
terminal air conditioner (PTAC) and
packaged terminal heat pump (PTHP) decompression of the airplane.
14 CFR Part 39 DATES: This AD is effective August 15,
manufactured on or after October 7,
2010 must meet the applicable [Docket No. FAA–2016–8841; Directorate 2016.
Identifier 2016–NM–115–AD; Amendment The Director of the Federal Register
minimum energy efficiency standard
39–18611; AD 2016–16–13] approved the incorporation by reference
level(s) set forth in Table 7 of this
of a certain publication listed in this AD
section. Each standard size PTAC RIN 2120–AA64
as of August 9, 2016 (81 FR 43483, July
manufactured on or after October 8, 5, 2016).
2012, and before January 1, 2017 must Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes The Director of the Federal Register
meet the applicable minimum energy approved the incorporation by reference
efficiency standard level(s) set forth in AGENCY: Federal Aviation of a certain other publication listed in
Table 7 of this section. Each standard Administration (FAA), DOT. this AD as of July 23, 2012 (77 FR
size PTHP manufactured on or after ACTION: Final rule; request for 36134, June 18, 2012).
October 8, 2012 must meet the comments. We must receive any comments on
applicable minimum energy efficiency this AD by September 29, 2016.
standard level(s) set forth in Table 7 of SUMMARY: We are superseding ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
this section. Each standard size PTAC Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–13– using the procedures found in 14 CFR
manufactured on or after January 1, 10, for certain The Boeing Company 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
2017 must meet the applicable Model 737–300, –400, and –500 series methods:
minimum energy efficiency standard airplanes. AD 2016–13–10 required • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
level(s) set forth in Table 8 of this repetitive external detailed inspections http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
section. and nondestructive inspections to detect instructions for submitting comments.
cracks in the fuselage skin along the • Fax: 202–493–2251.
* * * * * chem-mill steps at stringers S–1 and S– • Mail: U.S. Department of
[FR Doc. 2016–19358 Filed 8–12–16; 8:45 am]
2R, between station (STA) 400 and STA Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P 460, and repair if necessary. AD 2016– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
13–10 also required a preventive W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
modification of the fuselage skin at Washington, DC 20590.
crown stringers S–1 and S–2R. This AD • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
requires the same actions as AD 2016– Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
13–10, and clarifies certain regulatory 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
text. This AD was prompted by the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
determination that certain regulatory Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
text in AD 2016–13–10 requires and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
clarification. We are issuing this AD to except Federal holidays.
detect and correct fatigue cracking of the For service information identified in
fuselage skin panels at the chem-mill this final rule, contact Boeing
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
Retained inspections Between 7 and 15 work-hours × $0 Between $595 and $1,275 per Between $110,670 and
from AD 2016–13– $85 per hour, depending on inspection cycle. $237,150 per inspection cycle.
10. airplane configuration = be-
tween $595 and $1,275 per
inspection cycle.
Retained modification 236 work-hours × $85 per hour (1) $20,060 ...................................... $3,731,160.
from AD 2016–13– = $20,060.
10.
1 We currently have no specific cost estimates associated with the parts necessary for the modification. We cannot determine the cost of the
materials because the modification parts must be sized at the time the modification is installed, taking into account any existing repairs in the
area.
We have received no definitive data under the criteria of the Regulatory airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is
that enables us to provide a cost Flexibility Act. installed, a ‘‘change in product’’ alternative
estimate for the on-condition actions method of compliance (AMOC) approval
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 request is not necessary to comply with the
specified in this AD.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
Authority for This Rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference, (d) Subject
Title 49 of the United States Code Safety.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Adoption of the Amendment America Code 53, Fuselage.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of Accordingly, under the authority (e) Unsafe Condition
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, delegated to me by the Administrator, This AD was prompted by reports of cracks
Aviation Programs, describes in more the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal found on the fuselage skin at the chem-mill
detail the scope of the Agency’s Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as steps, and the determination that, for certain
authority. follows: airplanes, the skin pockets adjacent to the Air
We are issuing this rulemaking under Traffic Control antenna are susceptible to
the authority described in Subtitle VII, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS widespread fatigue damage. We are issuing
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, DIRECTIVES this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking
of the fuselage skin panels at the chem-mill
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 steps, which could result in sudden fracture
section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows: and failure of the fuselage skin panels, and
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in consequent rapid decompression of the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
air commerce by prescribing regulations airplane.
for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended]
the Administrator finds necessary for (f) Compliance
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
safety in air commerce. This regulation Comply with this AD within the
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) compliance times specified, unless already
is within the scope of that authority
2016–13–10, Amendment 39–18574 (81 done.
because it addresses an unsafe condition
FR 43483, July 5, 2016), and adding the
that is likely to exist or develop on (g) Retained Inspections With No Changes
following new AD:
products identified in this rulemaking
2016–16–13 The Boeing Company: This paragraph restates the requirements of
action. paragraph (g) of AD 2016–13–10, with no
Amendment 39–18611; Docket No.
Regulatory Findings FAA–2016–8841; Directorate Identifier changes. At the applicable time specified in
2016–NM–115–AD. tables 1, 2, 3, and 5 of paragraph 1.E.,
This AD will not have federalism ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
implications under Executive Order (a) Effective Date Bulletin 737–53A1293, Revision 3, dated
13132. This AD will not have a This AD is effective August 15, 2016. January 23, 2015, except as required by
substantial direct effect on the States, on paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD: Do the
(b) Affected ADs
the relationship between the national actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and
government and the States, or on the This AD replaces AD 2016–13–10, (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the
distribution of power and Amendment 39–18574 (81 FR 43483, July 5, Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
2016) (‘‘AD 2016–13–10’’). Service Bulletin 737–53A1293, Revision 3,
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. (c) Applicability dated January 23, 2015, except as required by
For the reasons discussed above, I (1) This AD applies to The Boeing paragraph (l)(3) of this AD. Repeat the
certify that this AD: Company Model 737–300, -400, and -500 applicable inspections thereafter at the
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory series airplanes, certificated in any category, applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E.,
as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
737–53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, Bulletin 737–53A1293, Revision 3, dated
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under January 23, 2015.
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DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 2015.
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type (1) Do an external detailed inspection for
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http://rgl.faa. cracking of the fuselage skin chem-mill steps.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc. (2) Do an external non-destructive
in Alaska, and nsf/0/BE866B732F6CF31086257B9700692 (medium frequency eddy current, magneto
(4) Will not have a significant 796?OpenDocument&Highlight=st01219se) optical imaging, C-Scan, or ultrasonic phased
economic impact, positive or negative, does not affect the ability to accomplish the array) inspection for cracking of the fuselage
on a substantial number of small entities actions required by this AD. Therefore, for skin chem-mill steps.
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![53912 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 157 / Monday, August 15, 2016 / Rules and Regulations
(o) Related Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
(1) For more information about this AD, describes in more detail the scope of the
contact Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace Federal Aviation Administration agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, promulgated under the authority
FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount 14 CFR Part 71 described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; [Docket No. FAA–2016–3937; Airspace Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
phone: 562–627–5264; fax: 562–627–5210; Docket No. 16–AWA–1] section, the FAA is charged with
email: jennifer.tsakoumakis@faa.gov. prescribing regulations to assign the use
(2) Service information identified in this RIN 2120–AA66 of airspace necessary to ensure the
AD that is not incorporated by reference is safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Amendment of Class C Airspace;
available at the addresses specified in airspace. This regulation is within the
Syracuse Hancock International
paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD. scope of that authority as it updates the
Airport, NY
description of the Class C airspace area
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
AGENCY: Federal Aviation at Syracuse Hancock International
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Administration (FAA), DOT. Airport, NY.
approved the incorporation by reference
ACTION: Final rule. History
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR SUMMARY: This action amends the On March 28, 2016, the FAA
part 51. Syracuse Hancock International Airport, published in the Federal Register a
(2) You must use this service information NY, Class C airspace by removing a notice proposing to remove a cutout
as applicable to do the actions required by cutout from the surface area that was from the description of the Syracuse
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. incorporated to accommodate Hancock International Airport, NY,
(3) The following service information was operations at an airport that has Class C surface area (81 FR 17113), FR
approved for IBR on August 9, 2016 (81 FR permanently closed. Doc. 2016–06833. Interested parties
43483, July 5, 2016).
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, were invited to participate in this
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
November 10, 2016. The Director of the rulemaking effort by submitting written
53A1293, Revision 3, dated January 23, 2015.
Federal Register approves this comments on the proposal. No
(ii) Reserved.
incorporation by reference action under comments were received.
(4) The following service information was
title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part
approved for IBR on July 23, 2012 (77 FR Availability and Summary of
51, subject to the annual revision of
36134, June 18, 2012). Documents for Incorporation by
(i) Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53A1293,
FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of
conforming amendments. Reference
Revision 2, dated August 10, 2011.
(ii) Reserved. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, This document amends FAA Order
(5) For service information identified in Airspace Designations and Reporting 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Points and subsequent amendments can Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, airtraffic/publications/. For further Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– information, you can contact the listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. Administration, 800 Independence Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
(6) You may view this service information Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; air traffic service routes, and reporting
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, telephone: (202) 267–8783. The order is points.
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For also available for inspection at the
The Rule
information on the availability of this National Archives and Records
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Administration (NARA). For This amendment to Title 14, Code of
(7) You may view this service information information on the availability of FAA Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
that is incorporated by reference at the Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call (202) 741– modifies the Syracuse Hancock
National Archives and Records 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ International Airport Class C airspace
Administration (NARA). For information on federal_register/code_of_federal- area by removing a cutout from the
the availability of this material at NARA, call regulations/ibr_locations.html. Class C surface area. The cutout
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace excluded the airspace within a 0.75-
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Designations and Reporting Points, is nautical mile radius of the former
locations.html. published yearly and effective on Michael Field/Onondaga Flight School
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August September 15. Airport. The sole purpose of the
4, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul exclusion was to allow aircraft to
Michael Kaszycki, Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office operate freely to and from the airport
of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation without the need to contact air traffic
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Administration, 800 Independence control. Since the former airport is now
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; permanently closed, the purpose for the
[FR Doc. 2016–18952 Filed 8–12–16; 8:45 am]
telephone: (202) 267–8783. exclusion no longer exists; therefore, the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA is removing the words ‘‘. . .
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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excluding that airspace within a 0.75-
Authority for This Rulemaking mile radius of Michael Field/Onondaga
The FAA’s authority to issue rules Flight School Airport . . .;’’ as well as
regarding aviation safety is found in the words ‘‘Michael Field/Onondaga
Title 49 of the United States Code. Flight School Airport, NY (lat. 43°10′45″
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the N., long. 76°07′29″ W.),’’ from the Class
authority of the FAA Administrator. C airspace description.
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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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective August 15, 2016. | |
| Contact | Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5264; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 53908 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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