81 FR 66553 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 188 (September 28, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 188 (September 28, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-23082 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 188 (Wednesday, September 28, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 66553-66555] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-23082] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9116; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-068-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the fuselage skin lap splices are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections to detect any crack in the fuselage skin at the skin lap splices. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracks at the fuselage skin lap splice, which can rapidly link up, possibly resulting in rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 14, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, 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-2016- 9116. 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- 9116; 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 proposed 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: Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6447; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9116; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-068-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed 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 proposed AD. Discussion Fatigue damage can occur locally, in small areas or structural design details, or globally, in widespread areas. Multiple-site damage (MSD) is widespread damage that occurs in a large structural element such as a single rivet line of a lap splice joining two large skin panels. Widespread damage can also occur in multiple elements such as adjacent frames or stringers. Multiple-site damage and multiple- [[Page 66554]] element damage cracks are typically too small initially to be reliably detected with normal inspection methods. Without intervention, these cracks will grow, and eventually compromise the structural integrity of the airplane. This condition is known as WFD. It is associated with general degradation of large areas of structure with similar structural details and stress levels. As an airplane ages, WFD will likely occur, and will certainly occur if the airplane is operated long enough without any intervention. The FAA's WFD final rule (75 FR 69746, November 15, 2010) became effective on January 14, 2011. The WFD rule requires certain actions to prevent structural failure due to WFD throughout the operational life of certain existing transport category airplanes and all of these airplanes that will be certificated in the future. For existing and future airplanes subject to the WFD rule, the rule requires that DAHs establish a limit of validity (LOV) of the engineering data that support the structural maintenance program. Operators affected by the WFD rule may not fly an airplane beyond its LOV, unless an extended LOV is approved. The WFD rule (75 FR 69746, November 15, 2010) does not require identifying and developing maintenance actions if the DAHs can show that such actions are not necessary to prevent WFD before the airplane reaches the LOV. Many LOVs, however, do depend on accomplishment of future maintenance actions. As stated in the WFD rule, any maintenance actions necessary to reach the LOV will be mandated by airworthiness directives through separate rulemaking actions. In the context of WFD, this action is necessary to enable DAHs to propose LOVs that allow operators the longest operational lives for their airplanes, and still ensure that WFD will not occur. This approach allows for an implementation strategy that provides flexibility to DAHs in determining the timing of service information development (with FAA approval), while providing operators with certainty regarding the LOV applicable to their airplanes. We determined that the existing Boeing 767 Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) Section 9 Airworthiness Limitation Instructions inspection program is not sufficient to preclude the occurrence of WFD in the fuselage skin lap splice as the airplane ages. The fuselage skin lap splice has multiple similar adjacent details that have the potential for MSD and the potential for WFD. 14 CFR 26.21 requires evaluation of such designs for the potential for WFD and implementation of the appropriate service actions to ensure that WFD is precluded before the airplane's LOV. We have received no reports of cracks in the fuselage skin lap splices. WFD cracking at the fuselage skin lap splice, if not corrected, could rapidly link up, possibly resulting in rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0264, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2016. The service information describes procedures for repetitive inspections and repair for any crack in the fuselage skin at the skin lap splices. 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 proposing 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. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9116. Difference Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information Paragraph 1.B., ``Concurrent Requirements,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0264, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2016, identifies Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0260 as a concurrent service bulletin. However, this proposed AD would not require Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0260, as a concurrent service bulletin. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 332 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections..................... 168 work-hours x $0 $14,280 per $4,740,960 per $85 per hour = inspection cycle. inspection cycle. $14,280 per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The size of the area that requires repair must be determined before material and work-hour costs can be estimated. Additionally, materials for repairs are operator supplied. Therefore, we cannot provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed 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 We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the [[Page 66555]] distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2016-9116; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-068-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 14, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and - 400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0264, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the fuselage skin lap splices are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks at the fuselage skin lap splice, which can rapidly link up, possibly resulting in rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Actions Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0264, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2016: Do external surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC), internal surface HFEC, and external surface low frequency eddy current (LFEC) inspections, as applicable, to detect cracks in the fuselage skin lap splices, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0264, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2016. If any crack is found during any inspection required by this AD, before further flight, repair in accordance with Part 8 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0264, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2016. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0264, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2016, as applicable. (h) Service Information Exception Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0264, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2016, specifies a compliance time ``after the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 53A0264, dated May 12, 2015. (j) 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 (k)(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, 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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD 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, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6447; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (2) 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. 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 16, 2016. Suzanne Masterson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-23082 Filed 9-27-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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end of the six-month period beginning DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION call 425–227–1221. It is also available
on the date of the request sent pursuant on the Internet at http://
to paragraph (a)(2) of this section, Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov by searching for
certifying that the applicant did not and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
receive from its appropriate State 14 CFR Part 39 9116.
regulator within that six-month period [Docket No. FAA–2016–9116; Directorate Examining the AD Docket
either a response as described in Identifier 2016–NM–068–AD]
You may examine the AD docket on
paragraph (a)(3)(i) or (ii) or a response RIN 2120–AA64 the Internet at http://
stating that that the applicant did not www.regulations.gov by searching for
meet all of the eligibility requirements Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
for Federal share insurance as of the Company Airplanes 9116; or in person at the Docket
date of the request sent pursuant to Management Facility between 9 a.m.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
paragraph (a)(2) of this section. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Administration (FAA), DOT.
(b) Members canceling Federal share except Federal holidays. The AD docket
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
insurance. A Bank member that is a contains this proposed AD, the
(NPRM).
federally insured credit union and that regulatory evaluation, any comments
subsequently cancels its Federal share SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new received, and other information. The
insurance may remain a member of the airworthiness directive (AD) for all The street address for the Docket Office
Bank, subject to all regulatory Boeing Company Model 767–200, –300, (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
and –400ER series airplanes. This ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
provisions applicable to insured
proposed AD was prompted an available in the AD docket shortly after
depository institution members,
evaluation by the design approval receipt.
provided that the Bank has determined
holder (DAH) indicating that the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
that the institution has canceled its
fuselage skin lap splices are subject to Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer,
Federal share insurance voluntarily.
widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
Subpart E—Withdrawal, Termination, proposed AD would require repetitive Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
and Readmission inspections to detect any crack in the (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
fuselage skin at the skin lap splices. We WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6447;
■ 7. Revise the heading of subpart E to are proposing this AD to detect and fax: 425–917–6590; email:
read as set out above. correct cracks at the fuselage skin lap wayne.lockett@faa.gov.
splice, which can rapidly link up, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
■ 8. Amend § 1263.31 by revising
possibly resulting in rapid Comments Invited
paragraphs (b) and (e) to read as follows: decompression and loss of structural
integrity of the airplane. We invite you to send any written
§ 1263.31 Reports and examinations.
relevant data, views, or arguments about
* * * * * DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposal. Send your comments to
this proposed AD by November 14,
(b) Agrees that reports of examination an address listed under the ADDRESSES
2016.
by local, State, or Federal agencies or section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
institutions, or by any private entity ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2016–9116; Directorate Identifier 2016–
providing share insurance to a member using the procedures found in 14 CFR NM–068–AD’’ at the beginning of your
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments. We specifically invite
that is a non-federally-insured credit
methods: comments on the overall regulatory,
union or a CDFI credit union, may be • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy
furnished by such authorities or entities http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the aspects of this proposed AD. We will
to the Bank or FHFA upon request; instructions for submitting comments. consider all comments received by the
* * * * * • Fax: 202–493–2251. closing date and may amend this
(e) To the extent applicable, agrees to • Mail: U.S. Department of proposed AD because of those
provide to the Bank, within 20 days of Transportation, Docket Operations, comments.
filing, copies of reports of condition and M–30, West Building Ground Floor, We will post all comments we
operations required to be filed with: Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey receive, without change, to http://
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. www.regulations.gov, including any
(1) The member’s appropriate Federal • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail personal information you provide. We
banking agency; address above between 9 a.m. and 5 will also post a report summarizing each
(2) The member’s appropriate State p.m., Monday through Friday, except substantive verbal contact we receive
regulator; or Federal holidays. about this proposed AD.
For service information identified in
(3) Any private entity providing share this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial Discussion
insurance to a member that is a non- Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Fatigue damage can occur locally, in
federally-insured credit union or a CDFI Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, small areas or structural design details,
credit union. Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone: or globally, in widespread areas.
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
Dated: September 22, 2016. 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206– Multiple-site damage (MSD) is
Melvin L. Watt, 766–5680; Internet: https:// widespread damage that occurs in a
Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency.
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view large structural element such as a single
this referenced service information at rivet line of a lap splice joining two
[FR Doc. 2016–23289 Filed 9–27–16; 8:45 am]
the FAA, Transport Airplane large skin panels. Widespread damage
BILLING CODE 8070–01–P Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., can also occur in multiple elements
Renton, WA. For information on the such as adjacent frames or stringers.
availability of this material at the FAA, Multiple-site damage and multiple-
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distribution of power and decompression and loss of structural been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
responsibilities among the various integrity of the airplane. ACO, to make those findings. To be
levels of government. approved, the repair method, modification
(f) Compliance deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
For the reasons discussed above, I Comply with this AD within the the certification basis of the airplane, and the
certify this proposed regulation: compliance times specified, unless already approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory done. (4) For service information that contains
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, steps that are labeled as Required for
(g) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Compliance (RC), the provisions of
Actions
the DOT Regulatory Policies and paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this apply.
AD, at the applicable times specified in (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
1979), paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation substeps under an RC step and any figures
Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0264, identified in an RC step, must be done to
in Alaska, and Revision 1, dated April 25, 2016: Do external comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
(4) Will not have a significant surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC), for any deviations to RC steps, including
economic impact, positive or negative, internal surface HFEC, and external surface substeps and identified figures.
on a substantial number of small entities low frequency eddy current (LFEC) (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
under the criteria of the Regulatory inspections, as applicable, to detect cracks in deviated from using accepted methods in
Flexibility Act. the fuselage skin lap splices, in accordance accordance with the operator’s maintenance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of or inspection program without obtaining
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0264, approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
Revision 1, dated April 25, 2016. If any crack including substeps and identified figures, can
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation is found during any inspection required by
safety, Incorporation by reference, still be done as specified, and the airplane
this AD, before further flight, repair in can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Safety. accordance with Part 8 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (k) Related Information
The Proposed Amendment Service Bulletin 767–53A0264, Revision 1, (1) For more information about this AD,
Accordingly, under the authority dated April 25, 2016. Repeat the inspections contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer,
delegated to me by the Administrator, thereafter at the times specified in paragraph Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
Bulletin 767–53A0264, Revision 1, dated 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6447; fax: 425–
39 as follows:
April 25, 2016, as applicable. 917–6590; email: wayne.lockett@faa.gov.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Service Information Exception (2) For service information identified in
DIRECTIVES this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
53A0264, Revision 1, dated April 25, 2016, Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the
continues to read as follows: Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone: 206–
original issue date of this service bulletin,’’
544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680;
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. this AD requires compliance within the
Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
specified compliance time after the effective
You may view this referenced service
§ 39.13 [Amended] date of this AD.
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (i) Credit for Previous Actions Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
the following new airworthiness This paragraph provides credit for the WA. For information on the availability of
directive (AD): actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– if those actions were performed before the Issued in Renton, Washington, on
2016–9116; Directorate Identifier 2016– effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert September 16, 2016.
NM–068–AD. Service Bulletin 767–53A0264, dated May Suzanne Masterson,
12, 2015.
(a) Comments Due Date Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
We must receive comments by November (AMOCs)
14, 2016. [FR Doc. 2016–23082 Filed 9–27–16; 8:45 am]
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(b) Affected ADs Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
None. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
(c) Applicability CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
This AD applies to The Boeing Company send your request to your principal inspector
Model 767–200, –300, and –400ER series or local Flight Standards District Office, as Federal Energy Regulatory
airplanes, certificated in any category, as appropriate. If sending information directly Commission
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
767–53A0264, Revision 1, dated April 25, attention of the person identified in 18 CFR Part 40
2016. paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- [Docket No. RM16–13–000]
(d) Subject Requests@faa.gov.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Balancing Authority Control,
America Code 53, Fuselage. notify your appropriate principal inspector, Inadvertent Interchange, and Facility
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Interconnection Reliability Standards
(e) Unsafe Condition of the local flight standards district office/
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by certificate holding district office. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory
the design approval holder (DAH) indicating (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Commission.
that the fuselage skin lap splices are subject level of safety may be used for any repair, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are modification, or alteration required by this
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks AD if it is approved by the Boeing SUMMARY: The Commission proposes to
at the fuselage skin lap splice, which can Commercial Airplanes Organization approve Reliability Standards BAL–
rapidly link up, possibly resulting in rapid Designation Authorization (ODA) that has 005–1 (Balancing Authority Control)
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| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 14, 2016. | |
| Contact | Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6447; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 66553 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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