81 FR 70647 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 198 (October 13, 2016)

Page Range		70647-70649
FR Document		2016-24508

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 passenger service units (PSUs) becoming detached from the supporting airplane structure in several Model 737 airplane incidents that exceeded the design emergency load requirements for the PSUs. This proposed AD would require modifying the PSUs and life vest panels by removing the existing inboard lanyard and installing two new lanyards on the outboard edge of the PSUs and life vest panels. We are proposing this AD to prevent PSUs and life vest panels from detaching from the supporting airplane structure, which could lead to passenger injuries and impede passenger and crew egress during evacuation.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9189; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-114-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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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 
passenger service units (PSUs) becoming detached from the supporting 
airplane structure in several Model 737 airplane incidents that 
exceeded the design emergency load requirements for the PSUs. This 
proposed AD would require modifying the PSUs and life vest panels by 
removing the existing inboard lanyard and installing two new lanyards 
on the outboard edge of the PSUs and life vest panels. We are proposing 
this AD to prevent PSUs and life vest panels from detaching from the 
supporting airplane structure, which could lead to passenger injuries 
and impede passenger and crew egress during evacuation.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 28, 
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-2016-9189.

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-
9189; 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: Scott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin 
Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle 
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone 425-917-6592; 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-2016-9189; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-114-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 reports of PSUs becoming detached from the 
supporting airplane structure in several Model 737 airplane incidents 
that exceeded the design emergency load requirements for the PSUs. 
These incidents resulted in injuries to passengers' faces and heads, 
which may have occurred when the PSUs became dislodged and encroached 
into the passengers' occupiable space. Additionally, many of the PSUs 
above aisle seats that separated from their overhead bins were found in 
the cabin aisle. Such an obstruction in the rows and aisles, especially 
at overwing emergency exits, could delay emergency evacuation for 
passengers and crew. Detached PSUs and life vest panels, if not 
corrected, could result in passenger injuries and impede passenger and 
crew egress during evacuation.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1707, dated September 
24, 2015. The service information describes procedures for modifying 
the PSUs and life vest panels by removing the existing inboard lanyard 
and installing two new lanyards on the outboard edge of the PSUs and 
life vest panels. 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.

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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-
9189.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 1,087 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                                             Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                 Action                                             Labor cost                              Parts cost        product        operators
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PSU modification.......................  68 work-hours x $85 per hour = $5,780..........................         $16,100         $21,880     $23,783,560
Life vest panel modification...........  9 work-hours x $85 per hour = $765.............................           2,004           2,769       3,009,903
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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

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2016-9189; Directorate Identifier 
2016-NM-114-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by November 28, 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 Service Bulletin 737-25-1707, 
dated September 24, 2015.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25; Equipment/
furnishings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of passenger service units 
(PSUs) becoming detached from the supporting airplane structure in 
several Model 737 airplane incidents that exceeded the design 
emergency load requirements. We are issuing this AD to prevent PSUs 
and life vest panels from detaching from the supporting airplane 
structure, which could lead to passenger injuries and impede 
passenger and crew egress during evacuation.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Installation

    Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD: Do the 
applicable actions required in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this 
AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 
Service Bulletin 737-25-1707, dated September 24, 2015.
    (1) For all airplanes: Remove the existing lanyard and install 
new lanyard assemblies in the PSUs.
    (2) For Group 2 airplanes, as identified in Boeing Service 
Bulletin 737-25-1707, dated September 24, 2015: Remove the existing 
lanyard and install new lanyard assemblies in the life vest panels.

(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

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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.

(i) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Scott Craig, 
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, 
ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone 425-917-6592; 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 27, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., economic, environmental, and energy
contains notices to the public of the proposed Washington, DC 20590. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
issuance of rules and regulations. The • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail consider all comments received by the
purpose of these notices is to give interested address above between 9 a.m. and 5 closing date and may amend this
persons an opportunity to participate in the p.m., Monday through Friday, except
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
proposed AD because of those
rules.
Federal holidays. comments.
For service information identified in
We will post all comments we
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
receive, without change, to http://
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
www.regulations.gov, including any
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone personal information you provide. We
Federal Aviation Administration
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206– will also post a report summarizing each
766–5680; Internet https:// substantive verbal contact we receive
14 CFR Part 39
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view about this proposed AD.
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9189; Directorate this referenced service information at
Identifier 2016–NM–114–AD] Discussion
the FAA, Transport Airplane
RIN 2120–AA64 Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., We have received reports of PSUs
Renton, WA. For information on the becoming detached from the supporting
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing availability of this material at the FAA, airplane structure in several Model 737
Company Airplanes call 425–227–1221. It is also available airplane incidents that exceeded the
on the Internet at http:// design emergency load requirements for
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for the PSUs. These incidents resulted in
Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– injuries to passengers’ faces and heads,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 9189. which may have occurred when the
(NPRM). PSUs became dislodged and encroached
Examining the AD Docket
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new into the passengers’ occupiable space.
You may examine the AD docket on Additionally, many of the PSUs above
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain the Internet at http://
The Boeing Company Model 737–600, aisle seats that separated from their
www.regulations.gov by searching for overhead bins were found in the cabin
–700, –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
series airplanes. This proposed AD was aisle. Such an obstruction in the rows
9189; or in person at the Docket and aisles, especially at overwing
prompted by reports of passenger Management Facility between 9 a.m.
service units (PSUs) becoming detached emergency exits, could delay emergency
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, evacuation for passengers and crew.
from the supporting airplane structure except Federal holidays. The AD docket
in several Model 737 airplane incidents Detached PSUs and life vest panels, if
contains this proposed AD, the not corrected, could result in passenger
that exceeded the design emergency regulatory evaluation, any comments
load requirements for the PSUs. This injuries and impede passenger and crew
received, and other information. The egress during evacuation.
proposed AD would require modifying street address for the Docket Office
the PSUs and life vest panels by (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the Related Service Information Under 1
removing the existing inboard lanyard ADDRESSES section. Comments will be CFR Part 51
and installing two new lanyards on the available in the AD docket shortly after
outboard edge of the PSUs and life vest receipt. We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin
panels. We are proposing this AD to 737–25–1707, dated September 24,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
prevent PSUs and life vest panels from 2015. The service information describes
detaching from the supporting airplane Scott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Safety and Environmental Systems procedures for modifying the PSUs and
structure, which could lead to passenger life vest panels by removing the existing
injuries and impede passenger and crew Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind inboard lanyard and installing two new
egress during evacuation. lanyards on the outboard edge of the
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
DATES: We must receive comments on phone 425–917–6592; fax 425–917– PSUs and life vest panels. This service
this proposed AD by November 28, 6590; email: michael.s.craig@faa.gov. information is reasonably available
2016. because the interested parties have
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, access to it through their normal course
using the procedures found in 14 CFR Comments Invited of business or by the means identified
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We invite you to send any written in the ADDRESSES section.
methods: relevant data, views, or arguments about
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FAA’s Determination
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to this proposal. Send your comments to
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the an address listed under the ADDRESSES We are proposing this AD because we
instructions for submitting comments. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– evaluated all the relevant information
• Fax: 202–493–2251. 2016–9189; Directorate Identifier 2016– and determined the unsafe condition
• Mail: U.S. Department of NM–114–AD’’ at the beginning of your described previously is likely to exist or
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments. We specifically invite develop in other products of the same
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments on the overall regulatory, type design.

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Proposed AD Requirements procedures and compliance times, see Costs of Compliance
This proposed AD would require this service information at http:// We estimate that this proposed AD
accomplishing the actions specified in www.regulations.gov by searching for affects 1,087 airplanes of U.S. registry.
the service information described and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– We estimate the following costs to
previously. For information on the 9189. comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

PSU modification ............................................. 68 work-hours × $85 per hour = $5,780 ....... $16,100 $21,880 $23,783,560
Life vest panel modification ............................. 9 work-hours × $85 per hour = $765 ............ 2,004 2,769 3,009,903

Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (f) Compliance
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Comply with this AD within the
Title 49 of the United States Code compliance times specified, unless already
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference,
done.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Safety.
(g) Installation
section 106, describes the authority of The Proposed Amendment
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Within 60 months after the effective date
Aviation Programs, describes in more Accordingly, under the authority of this AD: Do the applicable actions required
delegated to me by the Administrator, in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, in
detail the scope of the Agency’s accordance with the Accomplishment
authority. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows: Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
We are issuing this rulemaking under 25–1707, dated September 24, 2015.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (1) For all airplanes: Remove the existing
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: lanyard and install new lanyard assemblies
DIRECTIVES in the PSUs.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (2) For Group 2 airplanes, as identified in
section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Boeing Service Bulletin 737–25–1707, dated
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in continues to read as follows: September 24, 2015: Remove the existing
air commerce by prescribing regulations Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. lanyard and install new lanyard assemblies
for practices, methods, and procedures in the life vest panels.
the Administrator finds necessary for § 39.13 [Amended]
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
safety in air commerce. This regulation ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (AMOCs)
is within the scope of that authority the following new airworthiness (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
because it addresses an unsafe condition directive (AD): Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
that is likely to exist or develop on The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
products identified in this rulemaking 2016–9189; Directorate Identifier 2016– requested using the procedures found in 14
action. NM–114–AD. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
Regulatory Findings (a) Comments Due Date or local Flight Standards District Office, as
We must receive comments by November appropriate. If sending information directly
We determined that this proposed AD to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
28, 2016.
would not have federalism implications attention of the person identified in
under Executive Order 13132. This (b) Affected ADs paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may
proposed AD would not have a None. be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
substantial direct effect on the States, on Requests@faa.gov.
(c) Applicability (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the This AD applies to the Boeing Company notify your appropriate principal inspector,
distribution of power and Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
and –900ER series airplanes, certificated in of the local flight standards district office/
responsibilities among the various any category, as identified in Boeing Service certificate holding district office.
levels of government. Bulletin 737–25–1707, dated September 24, (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
For the reasons discussed above, I 2015. level of safety may be used for any repair,
certify this proposed regulation: modification, or alteration required by this
(d) Subject AD if it is approved by the Boeing
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Air Transport Association (ATA) of Commercial Airplanes Organization
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, America Code 25; Equipment/furnishings. Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
(e) Unsafe Condition ACO, to make those findings. To be
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
This AD was prompted by reports of approved, the repair method, modification
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, passenger service units (PSUs) becoming deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
1979), detached from the supporting airplane the certification basis of the airplane, and the
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(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation structure in several Model 737 airplane approval must specifically refer to this AD.
in Alaska, and incidents that exceeded the design (4) For service information that contains
emergency load requirements. We are issuing steps that are labeled as Required for
(4) Will not have a significant this AD to prevent PSUs and life vest panels Compliance (RC), the provisions of
economic impact, positive or negative, from detaching from the supporting airplane paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD
on a substantial number of small entities structure, which could lead to passenger apply.
under the criteria of the Regulatory injuries and impede passenger and crew (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
Flexibility Act. egress during evacuation. substeps under an RC step and any figures

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identified in an RC step, must be done to ADDRESSES: Send comments on this amend Class E airspace at Barter Island
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is proposal to the U.S. Department of LRRS Airport, Barter Island, AK.
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
requirement is removed from that step or Comments Invited
substep. An AMOC is required for any
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
deviations to RC steps, including substeps Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Interested parties are invited to
and identified figures. Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1– participate in this proposed rulemaking
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be 800–647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You by submitting such written data, views,
deviated from using accepted methods in must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–
accordance with the operator’s maintenance or arguments, as they may desire.
2016–9173; Airspace Docket No. 16–
or inspection program without obtaining Comments that provide the factual basis
AAL–2, at the beginning of your
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, supporting the views and suggestions
comments. You may also submit
including substeps and identified figures, can presented are particularly helpful in
still be done as specified, and the airplane comments through the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov. You may review developing reasoned regulatory
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
the public docket containing the decisions on the proposal. Comments
(i) Related Information proposal, any comments received, and are specifically invited on the overall
(1) For more information about this AD, any final disposition in person in the regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
contact Scott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and environmental, and energy-related
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems aspects of the proposal.
Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; except federal holidays. Communications should identify both
phone 425–917–6592; fax 425–917–6590; FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace docket numbers and be submitted in
email: michael.s.craig@faa.gov. Designations and Reporting Points, and triplicate to the address listed above.
(2) For service information identified in subsequent amendments can be viewed Persons wishing the FAA to
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ acknowledge receipt of their comments
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services on this notice must submit with those
Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
publications/. For further information,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– you can contact the Airspace Policy comments a self-addressed, stamped
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Group, Federal Aviation postcard on which the following
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You Administration, 800 Independence statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
may view this referenced service information Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; Docket No. FAA–2016–9173/Airspace
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is Docket No. 16–AAL–2.’’ The postcard
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For also available for inspection at the
information on the availability of this
will be date/time stamped and returned
National Archives and Records to the commenter.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Administration (NARA). For
Issued in Renton, Washington, on All communications received before
information on the availability of FAA
September 27, 2016. the specified closing date for comments
Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741–
Dionne Palermo, 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ will be considered before taking action
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane federal_register/code_of_federal- on the proposed rule. The proposal
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. regulations/ibr_locations.html. contained in this notice may be changed
[FR Doc. 2016–24508 Filed 10–12–16; 8:45 am] in light of the comments received. A
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P report summarizing each substantive
Designations and Reporting Points, is
public contact with FAA personnel
published yearly and effective on
September 15. concerned with this rulemaking will be
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION filed in the docket.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Federal Aviation Administration Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Availability of NPRMs
Operations Support Group, Western
14 CFR Part 71 An electronic copy of this document
Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
may be downloaded through the
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9173; Airspace Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)
203–4511. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
Docket No. 16–AAL–2] Recently published rulemaking
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: documents can also be accessed through
Proposed Amendment of Class E
Airspace, Barter Island, AK Authority for This Rulemaking the FAA’s Web page at http://
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/
AGENCY: Federal Aviation The FAA’s authority to issue rules airspace_amendments/.
Administration (FAA), DOT. regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code. You may review the public docket
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the containing the proposal, any comments
(NPRM). received, and any final disposition in
authority of the FAA Administrator.
SUMMARY: This action proposes to Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, person in the Dockets Office (see the
modify Class E airspace at Barter Island describes in more detail the scope of the ADDRESSES section for the address and
LRRS Airport, Barter Island, AK because agency’s authority. This rulemaking is phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
the North Slope Borough is relocating promulgated under the authority 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
the airport. The FAA found described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, except federal holidays. An informal
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modification of this airspace and Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that docket may also be examined during
adjustment of the airport’s geographic section, the FAA is charged with normal business hours at the Northwest
coordinates necessary for the safety and prescribing regulations to assign the use Mountain Regional Office of the Federal
management of Instrument Flight Rules of airspace necessary to ensure the Aviation Administration, Air Traffic
(IFR) operations at the airport. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Organization, Western Service Center,
DATES: Comments must be received on airspace. This regulation is within the Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind
or before November 28, 2016. scope of that authority as it would Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057.

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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 28, 2016.
Contact		Scott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone 425-917-6592; fax 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 70647
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

81 FR 70647 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

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