81 FR 71589 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 201 (October 18, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 201 (Tuesday, October 18, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 71589-71591] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-23076] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-3703; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-115-AD; Amendment 39-18669; AD 2016-20-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the skin lap splice is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This AD requires repetitive external detailed and surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the outer skin for cracking around fastener heads common to the inboard fastener row of the skin lap splice and corrective action. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the skin lap splice, which could grow and result in possible rapid decompression and reduced structural integrity of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective November 22, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 22, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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-2016-3703. 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- 3703; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6447; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 25, 2016 (81 FR 9367) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by an evaluation by the DAH indicating that the skin lap splice is subject to WFD. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive external detailed and surface HFEC inspections of the outer skin for cracking around fastener heads common to the inboard fastener row of the skin lap splice. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the skin lap splice, which could grow and result in possible rapid decompression and reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Boeing stated that it supports the NPRM. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing the supplemental type certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not affect the actions specified in the NPRM. We concur with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of this AD as (c)(1) and added new paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC ST01920SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this final rule. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01920SE is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. Request To Revise the Compliance Time for the Repetitive Inspection Intervals United Airlines (UAL) requested that we revise the repetitive inspection intervals for any repair accomplished using the structural repair manual (SRM) specified in Part 2 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0260, dated August 26, 2014. UAL commented that a Zone B repair is Category B, and per the SRM inspections, the airplanes would have an initial inspection at 25,000 total flight cycles after airplane delivery. UAL stated that the initial inspection compliance time for the proposed rule is 40,000 total flight cycles, and if a repair is accomplished at this time, it is already over the initial inspection threshold specified in the SRM. We agree with the commenter's request. There is a conflict between the initial inspection thresholds in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 53A0260, dated August 26, 2014, and the Category B repair specified in the SRM. We are working with Boeing to revise the conflicting compliance times for the SRM repairs. We have added a new paragraph (h) in this AD, which provides clarification that the post-repair damage tolerance inspections are not required by this AD, but are airworthiness limitations (ALIs), and those inspections are required by maintenance and operational rules. Any deviation from the post-repair ALI inspections will need FAA approval, [[Page 71590]] but will not require an AMOC. We have coordinated this change with Boeing. We redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Request To Clarify the Note in the Service Information UAL requested that we clarify the note in paragraph 3.B.l. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 53A0260, dated August 26, 2014, to state that inspections for any repair accomplished as a result of Part 1 findings are to be inspected per the Part 1 inspection requirements and that these supersede the SRM inspection requirements. UAL stated that the note in Paragraph 3.B.1. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0260, dated August 26, 2014, currently states that it is not necessary to repeat the Part 1 inspections in areas covered by a previously approved repair. We disagree with the commenter's request. Note (a) in paragraph 1.E, ``Compliance,'' and the note in paragraph 3.B.1. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 53A0260, dated August 26, 2014, specify terminating action for the AD- mandated inspections for the area under an approved repair. The repairs are evaluated under their own damage tolerance inspection program. The post-repair inspection program is different from the baseline inspections specified in Part 1 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 53A0260, dated August 26, 2014. Post-repair damage tolerance inspections for any approved repair are ALIs, and these inspections are required by maintenance and operational rules. It is therefore unnecessary to mandate them in this AD. Deviations from these inspections require FAA approval, but do not require an AMOC. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0260, dated August 26, 2014. The service information describes procedures for a detailed inspection and a surface HFEC inspection at section 41, stringer S-2R skin lap splice from body station (STA) 368 to STA 434, for any cracking, and repair. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 356 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections............... 3 work-hours x $85 $0 $255 per inspection $90,780 per per hour = $255 per cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 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): 2016-20-03 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18669; Docket No. FAA- 2016-3703; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-115-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 22, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. [[Page 71591]] (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to the Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0260, dated August 26, 2014. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01920SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/59027F43B9A7486E86257B1D006591EE?OpenDocument&Highlight=st01920se) does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01920SE is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder indicating that the skin lap splice is subject to widespread fatigue damage. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of this skin lap splice, which could grow and result in possible rapid decompression and reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Corrective Actions At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0260, dated August 26, 2014, except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: Do a detailed inspection and a surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection at section 41, stringer S-2R skin lap splice from body station (STA) 368 to STA 434, for any cracking, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0260, dated August 26, 2014. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0260, dated August 26, 2014. If any existing external repair is found in the inspection area, then the inspections in Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0260, dated August 26, 2014, are not required in the area hidden by the repair, provided that the repair was previously approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), or by the Authorized Representative of the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), or installed as specified in Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 53A0260, dated August 26, 2014. Inspections in Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 53A0260, dated August 26, 2014, remain applicable in areas not hidden by the repair. (h) Post-Repair Inspections Repairs identified in Part 2 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0260, dated August 26, 2014, specify post-repair airworthiness limitation inspections for compliance with 14 CFR 25.57l(a)(3) at the repaired locations, which support compliance with 14 CFR 121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2). As airworthiness limitations, these inspections are required by maintenance and operational rules. It is therefore unnecessary to mandate them in this AD. Deviations from these inspections require FAA approval, but do not require an AMOC. (i) Exception to the Service Information Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0260, dated August 26, 2014, 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, Seattle 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) 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 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) Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: 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) 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 For more information about this AD, contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6447; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0260, dated August 26, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Boeing 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. (4) 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. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 16, 2016. 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(4) You may view this service information P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA Comments
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 98124–2207; telephone: 206–544–5000,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For We gave the public the opportunity to
extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680; Internet participate in developing this AD. The
information on the availability of this
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You following presents the comments
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information may view this referenced service received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
that is incorporated by reference at the information at the FAA, Transport response to each comment. Boeing
National Archives and Records Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue stated that it supports the NPRM.
Administration (NARA). For information on SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call the availability of this material at the Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also of the Proposed Actions
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- available on the Internet at http://
locations.html.
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
www.regulations.gov by searching for accomplishing the supplemental type
Issued in Renton, Washington, on and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
September 14, 2016.
certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not
3703. affect the actions specified in the
Michael Kaszycki,
Examining the AD Docket NPRM.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane We concur with the commenter. We
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
You may examine the AD docket on have redesignated paragraph (c) of this
[FR Doc. 2016–22832 Filed 10–17–16; 8:45 am] the Internet at http:// AD as (c)(1) and added new paragraph
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.regulations.gov by searching for (c)(2) to this AD to state that installation
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– of STC ST01920SE does not affect the
3703; or in person at the Docket ability to accomplish the actions
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Management Facility between 9 a.m. required by this final rule. Therefore, for
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, airplanes on which STC ST01920SE is
Federal Aviation Administration
except Federal holidays. The AD docket installed, a ‘‘change in product’’
contains this AD, the regulatory alternative method of compliance
14 CFR Part 39
evaluation, any comments received, and (AMOC) approval request is not
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3703; Directorate other information. The address for the necessary to comply with the
Identifier 2015–NM–115–AD; Amendment Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
39–18669; AD 2016–20–03]
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Request To Revise the Compliance
RIN 2120–AA64 Department of Transportation, Docket Time for the Repetitive Inspection
Operations, M–30, West Building Intervals
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Company Airplanes New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, United Airlines (UAL) requested that
DC 20590. we revise the repetitive inspection
AGENCY: Federal Aviation intervals for any repair accomplished
Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: using the structural repair manual
ACTION: Final rule. Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, (SRM) specified in Part 2 of Boeing
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0260,
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Seattle Aircraft Certification Office dated August 26, 2014. UAL commented
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, that a Zone B repair is Category B, and
The Boeing Company Model 767–200, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6447; per the SRM inspections, the airplanes
–300, and –400ER series airplanes. This fax: 425–917–6590; email: would have an initial inspection at
AD was prompted by an evaluation by wayne.lockett@faa.gov. 25,000 total flight cycles after airplane
the design approval holder (DAH) delivery. UAL stated that the initial
indicating that the skin lap splice is SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
inspection compliance time for the
subject to widespread fatigue damage proposed rule is 40,000 total flight
Discussion
(WFD). This AD requires repetitive cycles, and if a repair is accomplished
external detailed and surface high We issued a notice of proposed at this time, it is already over the initial
frequency eddy current (HFEC) rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR inspection threshold specified in the
inspections of the outer skin for part 39 by adding an AD that would SRM.
cracking around fastener heads common apply to certain The Boeing Company We agree with the commenter’s
to the inboard fastener row of the skin Model 767–200, –300, and –400ER request. There is a conflict between the
lap splice and corrective action. We are series airplanes. The NPRM published initial inspection thresholds in Boeing
issuing this AD to detect and correct in the Federal Register on February 25, Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0260,
fatigue cracking of the skin lap splice, 2016 (81 FR 9367) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The dated August 26, 2014, and the Category
which could grow and result in possible NPRM was prompted by an evaluation B repair specified in the SRM. We are
rapid decompression and reduced by the DAH indicating that the skin lap working with Boeing to revise the
structural integrity of the airplane. splice is subject to WFD. The NPRM conflicting compliance times for the
DATES: This AD is effective November proposed to require repetitive external SRM repairs. We have added a new
22, 2016. detailed and surface HFEC inspections paragraph (h) in this AD, which
The Director of the Federal Register of the outer skin for cracking around provides clarification that the post-
approved the incorporation by reference fastener heads common to the inboard repair damage tolerance inspections are
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of a certain publication listed in this AD fastener row of the skin lap splice. We not required by this AD, but are
as of November 22, 2016. are issuing this AD to detect and correct airworthiness limitations (ALIs), and
ADDRESSES: For service information fatigue cracking of the skin lap splice, those inspections are required by
identified in this final rule, contact which could grow and result in possible maintenance and operational rules. Any
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, rapid decompression and reduced deviation from the post-repair ALI
Attention: Data & Services Management, structural integrity of the airplane. inspections will need FAA approval,
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but will not require an AMOC. We have 2014, specify terminating action for the • Do not add any additional burden
coordinated this change with Boeing. AD-mandated inspections for the area upon the public than was already
We redesignated subsequent paragraphs under an approved repair. The repairs proposed in the NPRM.
accordingly. are evaluated under their own damage We also determined that these
tolerance inspection program. The post- changes will not increase the economic
Request To Clarify the Note in the
Service Information repair inspection program is different burden on any operator or increase the
from the baseline inspections specified scope of this AD.
UAL requested that we clarify the in Part 1 of Boeing Alert Service
note in paragraph 3.B.l. of the Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated August 26, Related Service Information Under 1
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 2014. Post-repair damage tolerance CFR Part 51
Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, inspections for any approved repair are
dated August 26, 2014, to state that ALIs, and these inspections are required We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
inspections for any repair accomplished by maintenance and operational rules. It Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated August 26,
as a result of Part 1 findings are to be is therefore unnecessary to mandate 2014. The service information describes
inspected per the Part 1 inspection them in this AD. Deviations from these procedures for a detailed inspection and
requirements and that these supersede inspections require FAA approval, but a surface HFEC inspection at section 41,
the SRM inspection requirements. UAL do not require an AMOC. We have not stringer S–2R skin lap splice from body
stated that the note in Paragraph 3.B.1. changed this AD in this regard. station (STA) 368 to STA 434, for any
of the Accomplishment Instructions of cracking, and repair. This service
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– Conclusion information is reasonably available
53A0260, dated August 26, 2014, because the interested parties have
currently states that it is not necessary We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and access to it through their normal course
to repeat the Part 1 inspections in areas of business or by the means identified
covered by a previously approved determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD in the ADDRESSES section.
repair.
We disagree with the commenter’s with the changes described previously Costs of Compliance
request. Note (a) in paragraph 1.E, and minor editorial changes. We have
‘‘Compliance,’’ and the note in determined that these minor changes: We estimate that this AD affects 356
paragraph 3.B.1. of the Accomplishment • Are consistent with the intent that airplanes of U.S. registry.
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service was proposed in the NPRM for We estimate the following costs to
Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated August 26, correcting the unsafe condition; and comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspections ........ 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 per inspection $0 $255 per inspection cycle $90,780 per inspection
cycle. cycle.
We have received no definitive data Regulatory Findings Adoption of the Amendment
that will enable us to provide cost This AD will not have federalism
estimates for the on-condition actions Accordingly, under the authority
implications under Executive Order delegated to me by the Administrator,
specified in this AD. 13132. This AD will not have a the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Authority for This Rulemaking substantial direct effect on the States, on
follows:
the relationship between the national
Title 49 of the United States Code government and the States, or on the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
distribution of power and DIRECTIVES
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, responsibilities among the various
section 106, describes the authority of levels of government.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: For the reasons discussed above, I ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Aviation Programs, describes in more certify that this AD: continues to read as follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
authority. action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
We are issuing this rulemaking under (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under § 39.13 [Amended]
the authority described in Subtitle VII, DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the following new airworthiness
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
section, Congress charges the FAA with in Alaska, and directive (AD):
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (4) Will not have a significant 2016–20–03 The Boeing Company:
air commerce by prescribing regulations economic impact, positive or negative, Amendment 39–18669; Docket No.
for practices, methods, and procedures on a substantial number of small entities FAA–2016–3703; Directorate Identifier
the Administrator finds necessary for under the criteria of the Regulatory 2015–NM–115–AD.
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safety in air commerce. This regulation Flexibility Act. (a) Effective Date
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 This AD is effective November 22, 2016.
that is likely to exist or develop on Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (b) Affected ADs
products identified in this rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference,
None.
action. Safety.
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(c) Applicability 26, 2014, remain applicable in areas not still be done as specified, and the airplane
(1) This AD applies to the Boeing Company hidden by the repair. can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Model 767–200, -300, and -400ER series (h) Post-Repair Inspections (k) Related Information
airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Repairs identified in Part 2 of Boeing Alert For more information about this AD,
767–53A0260, dated August 26, 2014. Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated August contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer,
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type 26, 2014, specify post-repair airworthiness Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
Certificate (STC) ST01920SE (http:// limitation inspections for compliance with ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_ 14 CFR 25.57l(a)(3) at the repaired locations, 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6447; fax: 425–
Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ which support compliance with 14 CFR 917–6590; email: wayne.lockett@faa.gov.
59027F43B9A7486E86257B1D006591EE? 121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2). As (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
OpenDocument&Highlight=st01920se) does airworthiness limitations, these inspections
are required by maintenance and operational (1) The Director of the Federal Register
not affect the ability to accomplish the approved the incorporation by reference
actions required by this AD. Therefore, for rules. It is therefore unnecessary to mandate
them in this AD. Deviations from these (IBR) of the service information listed in this
airplanes on which STC ST01920SE is paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
installed, a ‘‘change in product’’ alternative inspections require FAA approval, but do not
require an AMOC. part 51.
method of compliance (AMOC) approval (2) You must use this service information
request is not necessary to comply with the (i) Exception to the Service Information as applicable to do the actions required by
requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
(d) Subject 53A0260, dated August 26, 2014, specifies a (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date 53A0260, dated August 26, 2014.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires (ii) Reserved.
America Code 53, Fuselage.
compliance within the specified compliance (3) For Boeing service information
(e) Unsafe Condition time after the effective date of this AD. identified in this AD, contact Boeing
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data &
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC
the design approval holder indicating that (AMOCs)
the skin lap splice is subject to widespread 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone:
fatigue damage. We are issuing this AD to (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–
detect and correct fatigue cracking of this the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, 5680; Internet https://
skin lap splice, which could grow and result if requested using the procedures found in 14 www.myboeingfleet.com.
in possible rapid decompression and reduced CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, (4) You may view this referenced service
structural integrity of the airplane. send your request to your principal inspector information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
(f) Compliance appropriate. If sending information directly WA. For information on the availability of
Comply with this AD within the to the manager of the ACO, send it to the this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
compliance times specified, unless already attention of the person identified in (5) You may view this service information
done. paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be that is incorporated by reference at the
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- National Archives and Records
(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions Requests@faa.gov. Administration (NARA). For information on
At the applicable time specified in (2) Before using any approved AMOC, the availability of this material at NARA, call
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing notify your appropriate principal inspector, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
August 26, 2014, except as required by of the local flight standards district office/ locations.html.
paragraph (i) of this AD: Do a detailed certificate holding district office. Issued in Renton, Washington, on
inspection and a surface high frequency eddy (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable September 16, 2016.
current (HFEC) inspection at section 41, level of safety may be used for any repair, Suzanne Masterson,
stringer S–2R skin lap splice from body modification, or alteration required by this
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
station (STA) 368 to STA 434, for any AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
cracking, and do all applicable corrective Commercial Airplanes ODA that has been
actions, in accordance with the authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to [FR Doc. 2016–23076 Filed 10–17–16; 8:45 am]
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert make those findings. To be approved, the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated August repair method, modification deviation, or
26, 2014. Do all applicable corrective actions alteration deviation must meet the
before further flight. Repeat the inspections certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
thereafter at the applicable times specified in approval must specifically refer to this AD.
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing (4) Except as required by paragraph (i) of Federal Aviation Administration
Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated this AD: For service information that
August 26, 2014. If any existing external contains steps that are labeled as Required
repair is found in the inspection area, then for Compliance (RC), the provisions of 14 CFR Part 39
the inspections in Part 1 of the paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) apply. [Docket No. FAA–2016–6640; Directorate
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (i) The steps labeled as RC, including Identifier 2015–SW–084–AD; Amendment
Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated August substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–18683; AD 2016–21–02]
26, 2014, are not required in the area hidden identified in an RC step, must be done to
by the repair, provided that the repair was comply with the AD. If a step or substep is RIN 2120–AA64
previously approved by the Manager, Seattle labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), or by the requirement is removed from that step or Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky
Authorized Representative of the Boeing substep. An AMOC is required for any Aircraft Corporation Helicopters
Commercial Airplanes Organization deviations to RC steps, including substeps
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
Designation Authorization (ODA), or and identified figures.
installed as specified in Part 2 of the (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Administration (FAA), DOT.
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert deviated from using accepted methods in ACTION: Final rule.
Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated August accordance with the operator’s maintenance
26, 2014. Inspections in Part 1 of the or inspection program without obtaining SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, airworthiness directive (AD) for
Service Bulletin 767–53A0260, dated August including substeps and identified figures, can Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky)
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective November 22, 2016. | |
| Contact | Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6447; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 71589 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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