81 FR 66874 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 189 (September 29, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 189 (September 29, 2016)
| Page Range | 66874-66877 | |
| FR Document | 2016-23088 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 189 (Thursday, September 29, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 66874-66877] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-23088] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9112; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-091-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 66875]] SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of the Krueger flap bullnose departing an airplane during taxi, which caused damage to the wing structure and thrust reverser. This proposed AD would require a one-time detailed visual inspection for discrepancies in the Krueger flap bullnose attachment hardware, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct missing Krueger flap bullnose hardware. Such missing hardware could result in the Krueger flap bullnose departing the airplane during flight, which could damage empennage structure and lead to the inability to maintain continued safe flight and landing. 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-2016-9112. 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- 9112; 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: Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6450; 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-2016-9112; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-091-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 We have received a report indicating that the Krueger flap bullnose departed an airplane during taxi, which caused damage to the wing structure and thrust reverser. There have been six other in-service reports of missing bullnose attachment hardware. Those events resulted in a bullnose droop condition but no departure of the part from the airplane. Departure of the Krueger flap bullnose from the airplane during flight could damage empennage structure and lead to the inability to maintain continued safe flight and landing. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1327, dated May 20, 2016. The service information describes procedures for performing a one-time detailed visual inspection for discrepancies in the Krueger flap bullnose attachment hardware and related investigative and corrective actions. 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- 9112. The phrase ``related investigative actions'' is used in this proposed AD. Related investigative actions are follow-on actions that (1) are related to the primary action, and (2) further investigate the nature of any condition found. Related investigative actions in an AD could include, for example, inspections. The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this proposed AD. Corrective actions correct or address any condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 1,495 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: [[Page 66876]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection of the Krueger flap bullnose 3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255 $381,225 hardware. $255. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all available costs in our cost estimate. 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 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-2016-9112; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-091-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 737-600, -700, - 700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737- 57A1327, dated May 20, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of the Krueger flap bullnose departing an airplane during taxi, which caused damage to the wing structure and thrust reverser. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct missing Krueger flap bullnose hardware. Such missing hardware could result in the Krueger flap bullnose departing the airplane during flight, which could damage empennage structure and lead to the inability to maintain continued safe flight and landing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection of the Krueger Flap Bullnose Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection for discrepancies of the Krueger flap bullnose attachment hardware, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1327, dated May 20, 2016. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. (h) 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 (i)(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 (h)(4)(i) and (h)(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. If a step or sub-step is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or sub-step. 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 [[Page 66877]] 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. (i) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6450; 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, 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. 2016-23088 Filed 9-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(c) Applicability in the rear fuselage lateral beam and its of this AD, as applicable to airplane model,
This AD applies to Airbus Defense and external area; such cracking could lead to accomplish the inspections as specified in
Space S.A. (formerly known as failure of the affected components, and result paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, in
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. accordance with the instructions of Airbus
CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and Defense and Space Alert Operators
(f) Compliance Transmission (AOT) AOT–CN235–53–0002,
CN–235–300 airplanes, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers. Comply with this AD within the Revision 1, dated September 17, 2015.
compliance times specified, unless already (1) A special detailed inspection for cracks
(d) Subject done. and other discrepancies with a borescope of
Air Transport Association (ATA) of the rear fuselage lateral beam between Frame
(g) Repetitive Inspections on the Fuselage (FR) 31 and FR45, left-hand (LH) and right-
America Code 53, Fuselage.
Lateral Beam hand (RH) side.
(e) Reason Within the compliance time specified in (2) A detailed visual inspection for cracks
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks Table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD and, and other discrepancies of the external area
in certain areas of the rear fuselage. We are thereafter, at intervals not to exceed the of the rear fuselage lateral beam, LH and RH
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks values specified in Table 2 to paragraph (g) side.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—INITIAL INSPECTION COMPLIANCE TIME
A or B, whichever occurs later
A ............ Before exceeding 15,000 flight cycles or 15,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first since airplane first flight.
B ............ Within 50 flight cycles or 50 flight hours whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—REPETITIVE INSPECTION INTERVALS
Repetitive interval
Airplane models (whichever occurs first, flight cycles
or flight hours)
Model CN–235 and CN–235–100 airplanes .............................................................................. 3,600 flight cycles or 3,100 flight hours.
Model CN–235–200 airplanes .................................................................................................... 3,600 flight cycles or 2,800 flight hours.
Model CN–235–300 airplanes .................................................................................................... 15,000 flight cycles or 15,000 flight hours.
(h) Repair Flight Standards District Office, as 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585
If any crack or discrepancy is found during appropriate. If sending information directly 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; email
any inspection required by paragraph (g) of to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net;
this AD: Before further flight, contact and Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, Internet http://www.eads.net. You may view
obtain repair instructions from Airbus International Branch, ANM–116, Transport this service information at the FAA,
Defense and Space S.A. in accordance with Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD, and within the Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
compliance time indicated in those telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149. on the availability of this material at the
instructions, accomplish the repair Before using any approved AMOC, notify FAA, call 425–227–1221.
accordingly, including any post-repair your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Issued in Renton, Washington, on
maintenance task(s), as applicable. September 16, 2016.
the local flight standards district office/
(i) Continued Inspection of Repaired Areas certificate holding district office. The AMOC Suzanne Masterson,
Accomplishment of a repair on an airplane, approval letter must specifically reference Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, does this AD. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
not constitute terminating action for the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [FR Doc. 2016–23085 Filed 9–28–16; 8:45 am]
repetitive inspections as required by requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
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paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane, actions from a manufacturer, the action must
unless specified in the applicable repair be accomplished using a method approved
instructions obtained in paragraph (h). by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(j) Credit for Previous Actions EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s
This paragraph provides credit for actions EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Federal Aviation Administration
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, If approved by the DOA, the approval must
if those actions were performed before the include the DOA-authorized signature. 14 CFR Part 39
effective date of this AD, using Airbus
Defense and Space AOT AOT–CN235–53– (l) Related Information
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9112; Directorate
0002, dated August 28, 2015. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Identifier 2016–NM–091–AD]
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions Airworthiness Directive 2016–0064, dated
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The following provisions also apply to this April 04, 2016, for related information. This RIN 2120–AA64
AD: MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
(AMOCs): The Manager, International searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Company Airplanes
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 2016–9113.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (2) For service information identified in AGENCY: Federal Aviation
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested this AD, contact EADS–CASA, Military Administration (FAA), DOT.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Integrated Customer Services (ICS), (NPRM).
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost product operators
Inspection of the Krueger flap bullnose hardware ....... 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ........................... $255 $381,225
We have received no definitive data on a substantial number of small entities (f) Compliance
that would enable us to provide cost under the criteria of the Regulatory Comply with this AD within the
estimates for the on-condition actions Flexibility Act. compliance times specified, unless already
specified in this proposed AD. done.
According to the manufacturer, some List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(g) Inspection of the Krueger Flap Bullnose
of the costs of this proposed AD may be Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Within 6 months after the effective date of
covered under warranty, thereby safety, Incorporation by reference, this AD, do a detailed inspection for
reducing the cost impact on affected Safety. discrepancies of the Krueger flap bullnose
individuals. We do not control warranty attachment hardware, and do all applicable
coverage for affected individuals. As a The Proposed Amendment related investigative and corrective actions,
result, we have included all available in accordance with the Accomplishment
costs in our cost estimate. Accordingly, under the authority Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
delegated to me by the Administrator, 737–57A1327, dated May 20, 2016. Do all
Authority for This Rulemaking the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part applicable related investigative and
Title 49 of the United States Code 39 as follows: corrective actions before further flight.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
(AMOCs)
section 106, describes the authority of DIRECTIVES
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
Aviation Programs, describes in more ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
detail the scope of the Agency’s continues to read as follows: requested using the procedures found in 14
authority. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
We are issuing this rulemaking under send your request to your principal inspector
the authority described in Subtitle VII, § 39.13 [Amended] or local Flight Standards District Office, as
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: appropriate. If sending information directly
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the following new airworthiness attention of the person identified in
section, Congress charges the FAA with directive (AD): paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
air commerce by prescribing regulations Requests@faa.gov.
2016–9112; Directorate Identifier 2016–
for practices, methods, and procedures (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
NM–091–AD.
the Administrator finds necessary for notify your appropriate principal inspector,
safety in air commerce. This regulation (a) Comments Due Date or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
is within the scope of that authority We must receive comments by November of the local flight standards district office/
because it addresses an unsafe condition certificate holding district office.
14, 2016.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
that is likely to exist or develop on level of safety may be used for any repair,
(b) Affected ADs
products identified in this rulemaking modification, or alteration required by this
action. None.
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Regulatory Findings (c) Applicability Commercial Airplanes Organization
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
We determined that this proposed AD been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900,
would not have federalism implications ACO, to make those findings. To be
and –900ER series airplanes, certificated in
under Executive Order 13132. This approved, the repair method, modification
any category, as identified in Boeing Alert deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
proposed AD would not have a Service Bulletin 737–57A1327, dated May
substantial direct effect on the States, on the certification basis of the airplane, and the
20, 2016. approval must specifically refer to this AD.
the relationship between the national
(d) Subject (4) For service information that contains
Government and the States, or on the steps that are labeled as Required for
distribution of power and Air Transport Association (ATA) of Compliance (RC), the provisions of
responsibilities among the various America Code 57, Wings. paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD
levels of government. (e) Unsafe Condition apply.
For the reasons discussed above, I (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
certify this proposed regulation: This AD was prompted by reports of the substeps under an RC step and any figures
Krueger flap bullnose departing an airplane identified in an RC step, must be done to
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
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during taxi, which caused damage to the comply with the AD. If a step or sub-step is
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, wing structure and thrust reverser. We are
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
proposing this AD to detect and correct requirement is removed from that step or
the DOT Regulatory Policies and missing Krueger flap bullnose hardware. sub-step. An AMOC is required for any
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Such missing hardware could result in the deviations to RC steps, including substeps
1979), Krueger flap bullnose departing the airplane and identified figures.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation during flight, which could damage (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
in Alaska, and empennage structure and lead to the inability deviated from using accepted methods in
(4) Will not have a significant to maintain continued safe flight and accordance with the operator’s maintenance
economic impact, positive or negative, landing. or inspection program without obtaining
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approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, ADDRESSES: Send comments identified the public interest, among other matters,
including substeps and identified figures, can by docket number FAA–2016–9154 assigning, maintaining, and enhancing
still be done as specified, and the airplane using any of the following methods: safety and security as the highest
can be put back in an airworthy condition. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to priorities in air commerce. Section
(i) Related Information http://www.regulations.gov and follow 40105(b)(1)(A) requires the
(1) For more information about this AD, the online instructions for sending your Administrator to exercise his authority
contact Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer, comments electronically. consistently with the obligations of the
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle • Mail: Send comments to Docket U.S. Government under international
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of agreements.
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6450; fax: 425– Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey This rulemaking is promulgated
917–6590; email: alan.pohl@faa.gov. Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West under the authority described in title 49,
(2) For service information identified in Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC subtitle VII, part A, subpart III, section
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 44701, General requirements. Under
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
20590–0001.
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take that section, the FAA is charged broadly
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– comments to Docket Operations in with promoting safe flight of civil
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Room W12–140 of the West Building aircraft in air commerce by prescribing,
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey among other things, regulations and
may view this referenced service information Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 minimum standards for practices,
at the FAA, the FAA, Transport Airplane a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through methods, and procedures that the
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Friday, except Federal holidays. Administrator finds necessary for safety
WA. For information on the availability of • Fax: Fax comments to Docket in air commerce and national security.
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. This rulemaking is also promulgated
Operations at 202–493–2251.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. pursuant to title 49 U.S.C. 40103(b)(1)
September 16, 2016. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the and (2), which charge the FAA with
Suzanne Masterson, public to better inform its rulemaking issuing regulations: (1) To ensure the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane process. DOT posts these comments, safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. without edit, including any personal airspace; and (2) to govern the flight of
[FR Doc. 2016–23088 Filed 9–28–16; 8:45 am] information the commenter provides, to aircraft for purposes of navigating,
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the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– protecting individuals and property on
14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at the ground.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION This regulation is within the scope of
www.dot.gov/privacy.
Docket: Background documents or that authority, because it amends 14
Federal Aviation Administration comments received may be read at CFR 91.703 to harmonize and
http://www.regulations.gov at any time. incorporate changes made to
14 CFR part 91 Follow the online instructions for international standards directly
accessing the docket or go to the Docket applicable in airspace over the high
[Docket No.: FAA–2016–9154; Notice No. Operations in Room W12–140 of the seas.
16–05] West Building Ground Floor at 1200 I. Executive Summary
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, The proposed rule would harmonize
RIN 2120–AK88 DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday FAA regulations with ICAO standards
through Friday, except Federal holidays. relevant to the North Atlantic and to
Incorporation by Reference of ICAO
Annex 2; Removal of Outdated North FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For airspace over the high seas. In January
Atlantic Minimum Navigation technical questions concerning this 2016, ICAO announced that the NAT
Performance Specifications action, contact Kevin C. Kelley, Flight Minimum Navigation Performance
Technologies Division, Performance Specifications (MNPS) airspace would
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Based Flight Systems Branch, AFS–470, be renamed NAT High Level Airspace
Administration (FAA), DOT. Federal Aviation Administration, 800 (HLA) effective February 4, 2016. ICAO
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Independence Avenue SW., further announced that existing MNPS
(NPRM). Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) authorizations by the State of the
267–8854; email kevin.c.kelley@faa.gov. operator or the State of registry will
SUMMARY: This rulemaking proposes to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: expire in January 2020. As a result,
harmonize the FAA’s regulations operators in the NAT HLA would no
regarding the North Atlantic (NAT) Authority for This Rulemaking
longer be able to use the MNPS for the
Minimum Navigation Performance The FAA is responsible for the safety navigation of aircraft and would be
Specifications (MNPS) with those of the of flight in the U.S. and for the safety required to transition to a PBN
International Civil Aviation of U.S. civil operators, U.S.-registered specification. Airspace over the high
Organization (ICAO). ICAO’s NAT civil aircraft, and U.S.-certificated seas (oceans, seas, and waters outside of
Region is transitioning from the airmen throughout the world. The sovereign jurisdiction) is governed by
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decades-old MNPS navigation FAA’s authority to issue rules on ICAO Annex 2. The FAA’s regulatory
specification to a more modern, aviation safety is found in title 49 basis for operational authorizations for
Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) United States Code (U.S.C.). Subtitle I, the NAT and for all airspace over the
specification. This proposed rule would section 106(f), describes the authority of high seas is addressed in 14 CFR 91.703,
also correct and update the the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII of which incorporates Annex 2 by
incorporation by reference of ICAO title 49, Aviation Programs, describes in reference, and § 91.705, which provides
Annex 2 in the FAA’s regulations. more detail the scope of the agency’s for NAT MNPS authorizations.
DATES: Send comments on or before authority. Section 40101(d)(1) provides This proposed rule, if adopted, would
October 31, 2016. that the Administrator shall consider in remove MNPS from part 91 of title 14
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 14, 2016. | |
| Contact | Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6450; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 66874 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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