81 FR 68376 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 192 (October 4, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 192 (October 4, 2016)
| Page Range | 68376-68378 | |
| FR Document | 2016-23939 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 4, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 68376-68378] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-23939] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9183; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-059-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 707 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by analysis of the cam support assemblies of the main cargo door that indicated the repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections required by the existing maintenance program are not adequate to detect cracks before two adjacent cam support assemblies of the main cargo door could fail. This proposed AD would require repetitive ultrasonic inspections for cracking of the cam support assemblies of the main cargo door and replacement if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the cam support assemblies of the main cargo door. Such cracking could result in reduced structural integrity of the main cargo door and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 18, 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- 9183. 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- 9183; 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: Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5239; fax: 562-627-5210; 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-2016-9183; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-059-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 analysis of the cam support assemblies of the main cargo door, part numbers 69-23588-5 and 69-23588-6, indicated that the repetitive HFEC inspections required by the existing maintenance program are not adequate to detect cracks before two adjacent cam support assemblies of the main cargo door could fail. This condition, if not corrected, could result in reduced structural integrity of the main cargo door and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February 12, 2016. The service information describes procedures for an ultrasonic inspection of the cam support assemblies of the main cargo door for cracking, and replacement if necessary. 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. [[Page 68377]] 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, except as discussed under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the Service Information.'' 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-2016-9183. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February 12, 2016, only affects Model 707-300B and -300C airplanes. The applicability of this proposed AD extends to all Model 707 airplanes. Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February 12, 2016, only affects certain part numbers. We are extending the list of affected part numbers to include 69-23588-1 and 69-23588-2, which are not referenced in Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February 12, 2016. These differences exist to ensure all affected parts are inspected in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February 12, 2016. For all airplanes affected by this AD, including airplanes not listed in the effectivity of Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February 12, 2016, compliance with paragraph (h) of this AD must be done using Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February 12, 2016. Therefore, an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval is not necessary for those airplanes if Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February 12, 2016, is used. This difference has been coordinated with Boeing. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 12 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection...................... 6 work-hours x $85 $0 $510 per inspection $22,950 per per hour = $510 cycle. inspection cycle. per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this replacement: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement.................................. 60 work-hours x $85 per hour = $14,107 $19,207. $5,100. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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-2016-9183; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-059-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 18, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. [[Page 68378]] (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 707-100 Long Body, -200, -100B Long Body, and -100B Short Body series airplanes; and Model 707-300, -300B, -300C, and -400 series airplanes; certificated in any category, (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by analysis of the cam support assemblies of the main cargo door that indicated the repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections required by the existing maintenance program are not adequate to detect cracks before two adjacent cam support assemblies of the main cargo door could fail. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the cam support assemblies of the main cargo door. Such cracking could result in reduced structural integrity of the main cargo door and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection To Determine Part Numbers At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: Inspect the cam support assemblies of the main cargo door to determine whether part number (P/N) 69-23588-1, 69- 23588-2, 69-23588-5, 69-23588-6, 69-23588-9, or 69-23588-10 is installed. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number(s) of the cam support assemblies of the main cargo door can be conclusively determined from that review. (1) Before the accumulation of 18,000 total flight cycles. (2) Within 1,790 flight cycles or 24 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (h) Repetitive Inspections for the Cam Support Assemblies of the Main Cargo Door and Corrective Actions If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any cam support assembly of the main cargo door having P/N 69-23588- 1, 69-23588-2, 69-23588-5, 69-23588-6, 69-23588-9, or 69-23588-10 is determined to be installed: Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February 12, 2016, do an ultrasonic inspection to detect cracking of the affected cam support assemblies of the main cargo door, and do all applicable replacements, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February 12, 2016. Do all applicable replacements before further flight. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February 12, 2016. (i) Service Information Exception Where Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February 12, 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. (j) 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 (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, Los Angeles 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. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. 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 Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5239; fax: 562-627-5210; 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 27, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-23939 Filed 10-3-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(i) The steps labeled as RC, including the existing maintenance program are ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
substeps under an RC step and any figures not adequate to detect cracks before two available in the AD docket shortly after
identified in an RC step, must be done to adjacent cam support assemblies of the receipt.
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is main cargo door could fail. This
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
requirement is removed from that step or
proposed AD would require repetitive Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Engineer,
substep. An AMOC is required for any ultrasonic inspections for cracking of Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
deviations to RC steps, including substeps the cam support assemblies of the main Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
and identified figures. cargo door and replacement if (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be necessary. We are proposing this AD to Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
deviated from using accepted methods in detect and correct cracking of the cam
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
562–627–5239; fax: 562–627–5210;
support assemblies of the main cargo email: chandraduth.ramdoss@faa.gov.
or inspection program without obtaining door. Such cracking could result in
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, reduced structural integrity of the main SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
cargo door and consequent rapid Comments Invited
can be put back in an airworthy condition. decompression of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on We invite you to send any written
(j) Related Information relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD by November 18,
(1) For more information about this AD, 2016. this proposal. Send your comments to
contact Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace an address listed under the ADDRESSES
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, ADDRESSES: You may send comments, section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2016–9183; Directorate Identifier 2016–
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following NM–059–AD’’ at the beginning of your
phone: 562–627–5239; fax: 562–627–5210; methods: comments. We specifically invite
email: chandraduth.ramdoss@faa.gov. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments on the overall regulatory,
(2) For service information identified in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial economic, environmental, and energy
instructions for submitting comments. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
• Fax: 202–493–2251. consider all comments received by the
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone: 206– closing date and may amend this
544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680; Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
proposed AD because of those
Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
comments.
You may view this referenced service W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Washington, DC 20590. We will post all comments we
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail receive, without change, to http://
WA. For information on the availability of address above between 9 a.m. and 5 www.regulations.gov, including any
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. p.m., Monday through Friday, except personal information you provide. We
Issued in Renton, Washington, on Federal holidays. will also post a report summarizing each
September 27, 2016. For service information identified in substantive verbal contact we receive
Dionne Palermo, this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial about this proposed AD.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Discussion
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
[FR Doc. 2016–23938 Filed 10–3–16; 8:45 am] Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone: We have received a report indicating
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206– that the analysis of the cam support
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
766–5680; Internet: https:// assemblies of the main cargo door, part
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view numbers 69–23588–5 and 69–23588–6,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this referenced service information at indicated that the repetitive HFEC
the FAA, Transport Airplane inspections required by the existing
Federal Aviation Administration Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., maintenance program are not adequate
Renton, WA. For information on the to detect cracks before two adjacent cam
14 CFR Part 39 availability of this material at the FAA, support assemblies of the main cargo
call 425–227–1221. It is also available door could fail. This condition, if not
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9183; Directorate
on the internet at http:// corrected, could result in reduced
Identifier 2016–NM–059–AD]
www.regulations.gov by searching for structural integrity of the main cargo
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– door and consequent rapid
9183. decompression of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes Examining the AD Docket Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
AGENCY: Federal Aviation You may examine the AD docket on
Administration (FAA), DOT. the Internet at http:// We reviewed Boeing 707 Alert Service
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking www.regulations.gov by searching for Bulletin A3542, dated February 12,
(NPRM). and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 2016. The service information describes
9183; or in person at the Docket procedures for an ultrasonic inspection
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Management Facility between 9 a.m. of the cam support assemblies of the
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, main cargo door for cracking, and
Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes. except Federal holidays. The AD docket replacement if necessary. This service
This proposed AD was prompted by contains this proposed AD, the information is reasonably available
analysis of the cam support assemblies regulatory evaluation, any comments because the interested parties have
of the main cargo door that indicated received, and other information. The access to it through their normal course
the repetitive high frequency eddy street address for the Docket Office of business or by the means identified
current (HFEC) inspections required by (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the in the ADDRESSES section.
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FAA’s Determination Differences Between This Proposed AD airplanes affected by this AD, including
We are proposing this AD because we and the Service Information airplanes not listed in the effectivity of
evaluated all the relevant information Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February 12, 2016,
and determined the unsafe condition
A3542, dated February 12, 2016, only compliance with paragraph (h) of this
described previously is likely to exist or
affects Model 707–300B and –300C AD must be done using Boeing 707
develop in other products of the same
airplanes. The applicability of this Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated
type design.
proposed AD extends to all Model 707
February 12, 2016. Therefore, an
Proposed AD Requirements airplanes. Boeing 707 Alert Service
alternative method of compliance
This proposed AD would require Bulletin A3542, dated February 12,
(AMOC) approval is not necessary for
accomplishing the actions specified in 2016, only affects certain part numbers.
those airplanes if Boeing 707 Alert
the service information described We are extending the list of affected part
numbers to include 69–23588–1 and Service Bulletin A3542, dated February
previously, except as discussed under 12, 2016, is used. This difference has
‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD 69–23588–2, which are not referenced
in Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin been coordinated with Boeing.
and the Service Information.’’ For
information on the procedures and A3542, dated February 12, 2016. These Costs of Compliance
compliance times, see this service differences exist to ensure all affected
information at http:// parts are inspected in accordance with We estimate that this proposed AD
www.regulations.gov by searching for the Accomplishment Instructions of affects 12 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin estimate the following costs to comply
9183. A3542, dated February 12, 2016. For all with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspection ............................... 6 work-hours × $85 per hour $0 $510 per inspection cycle ...... $22,950 per inspection cycle.
= $510 per inspection cycle.
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of might need this replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement ................................................................. 60 work-hours × $85 per hour = $5,100 ...................... $14,107 $19,207.
Authority for This Rulemaking under Executive Order 13132. This The Proposed Amendment
Title 49 of the United States Code proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on Accordingly, under the authority
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
section 106, describes the authority of 39 as follows:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: distribution of power and
Aviation Programs, describes in more responsibilities among the various
levels of government. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES
authority. For the reasons discussed above, I
We are issuing this rulemaking under certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, continues to read as follows:
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
section, Congress charges the FAA with the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, § 39.13 [Amended]
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations 1979), ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
for practices, methods, and procedures (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation the following new airworthiness
the Administrator finds necessary for in Alaska, and directive (AD):
safety in air commerce. This regulation (4) Will not have a significant
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
is within the scope of that authority economic impact, positive or negative,
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2016–9183; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–
because it addresses an unsafe condition on a substantial number of small entities
059–AD.
that is likely to exist or develop on under the criteria of the Regulatory
products identified in this rulemaking Flexibility Act. (a) Comments Due Date
action. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 We must receive comments by November
Regulatory Findings 18, 2016.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
We determined that this proposed AD safety, Incorporation by reference, (b) Affected ADs
would not have federalism implications Safety. None.
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(c) Applicability (i) Service Information Exception 544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680;
This AD applies to all The Boeing Where Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
Company Model 707–100 Long Body, –200, A3542, dated February 12, 2016, specifies a You may view this referenced service
–100B Long Body, and –100B Short Body compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
series airplanes; and Model 707–300, –300B, of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
–300C, and –400 series airplanes; certificated compliance within the specified compliance WA. For information on the availability of
in any category, time after the effective date of this AD. this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(d) Subject (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Issued in Renton, Washington, on
(AMOCs) September 27, 2016.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 52, Doors. Dionne Palermo,
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(e) Unsafe Condition Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
This AD was prompted by analysis of the requested using the procedures found in 14 [FR Doc. 2016–23939 Filed 10–3–16; 8:45 am]
cam support assemblies of the main cargo CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
door that indicated the repetitive high send your request to your principal inspector
frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections or local Flight Standards District Office, as
required by the existing maintenance appropriate. If sending information directly
program are not adequate to detect cracks to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
before two adjacent cam support assemblies DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
attention of the person identified in
of the main cargo door could fail. We are paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking Internal Revenue Service
be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
of the cam support assemblies of the main Requests@faa.gov.
cargo door. Such cracking could result in (2) Before using any approved AMOC, 26 CFR Part 1
reduced structural integrity of the main cargo notify your appropriate principal inspector,
door and consequent rapid decompression of or lacking a principal inspector, the manager [REG–163113–02]
the airplane. of the local flight standards district office/
(f) Compliance certificate holding district office. RIN 1545–BB71
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
Comply with this AD within the level of safety may be used for any repair,
compliance times specified, unless already Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping
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(g) Inspection To Determine Part Numbers Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
At the later of the times specified in
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles Treasury.
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD:
Inspect the cam support assemblies of the ACO, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification ACTION: Correction to notice of proposed
main cargo door to determine whether part rulemaking.
number (P/N) 69–23588–1, 69–23588–2, 69– deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
23588–5, 69–23588–6, 69–23588–9, or 69– the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD. SUMMARY: This document contains a
23588–10 is installed. A review of airplane correction to a notice of proposed
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of (4) For service information that contains
this inspection if the part number(s) of the steps that are labeled as Required for rulemaking (REG–163113–02) that was
cam support assemblies of the main cargo Compliance (RC), the provisions of published in the Federal Register on
door can be conclusively determined from paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD Thursday, August 4, 2016 (81 FR
that review. apply. 51413). The proposed regulations
(1) Before the accumulation of 18,000 total (i) The steps labeled as RC, including concern the valuation of interests in
flight cycles. substeps under an RC step and any figures
corporations and partnerships for estate,
(2) Within 1,790 flight cycles or 24 months identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax
after the effective date of this AD, whichever purposes.
occurs later. labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or DATES: Written or electronic comments
(h) Repetitive Inspections for the Cam substep. An AMOC is required for any and outlines of topics to be discussed at
Support Assemblies of the Main Cargo Door deviations to RC steps, including substeps the public hearing scheduled for
and Corrective Actions and identified figures. December 1, 2016, for the notice of
If, during any inspection required by (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
proposed rulemaking at 81 FR 51413,
paragraph (g) of this AD, any cam support deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance August 4, 2016, are still being accepted
assembly of the main cargo door having P/
N 69–23588–1, 69–23588–2, 69–23588–5, or inspection program without obtaining and must be received by November 2,
69–23588–6, 69–23588–9, or 69–23588–10 is approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, 2016.
determined to be installed: Except as including substeps and identified figures, can ADDRESSES: Send submissions to
required by paragraph (i) of this AD, at the still be done as specified, and the airplane
CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–163113–02), Room
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., can be put back in an airworthy condition.
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing 707 Alert Service
5203, Internal Revenue Service, P.O.
(k) Related Information Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station,
Bulletin A3542, dated February 12, 2016, do
an ultrasonic inspection to detect cracking of (1) For more information about this AD, Washington, DC 20044. Submissions
the affected cam support assemblies of the contact Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace may be hand delivered Monday through
main cargo door, and do all applicable Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
replacements, in accordance with the FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount 4 p.m. to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–163113–
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 707 Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; 02), Courier’s desk, Internal Revenue
Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February phone: 562–627–5239; fax: 562–627–5210;
Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW.,
12, 2016. Do all applicable replacements email: chandraduth.ramdoss@faa.gov.
before further flight. Repeat the inspections (2) For service information identified in Washington, DC 20224, or sent
thereafter at the applicable time specified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial electronically, via the Federal
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing 707 Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services eRulemaking Portal at
Alert Service Bulletin A3542, dated February Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, www.regulations.gov (IRS REG–163113–
12, 2016. Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone: 206– 02).
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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 18, 2016. | |
| Contact | Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5239; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 68376 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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