81 FR 74352 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 207 (October 26, 2016)

Page Range		74352-74354
FR Document		2016-25663

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model DC-6, DC-6A, C-118A, R6D-1, DC-6B, and R6D-1Z airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a fuel leak in a Model C-118A airplane that resulted from a crack in the wing lower skin. This proposed AD would require repetitive radiographic, electromagnetic testing high frequency (ETHF), and electromagnetic testing low frequency (ETLF) inspections for cracking of the wing lower skin, and repairs if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in the wing lower skin, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the wing.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9300; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-124-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 all 
The Boeing Company Model DC-6, DC-6A, C-118A, R6D-1, DC-6B, and R6D-1Z 
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a fuel leak in 
a Model C-118A airplane that resulted from a crack in the wing lower 
skin. This proposed AD would require repetitive radiographic, 
electromagnetic testing high frequency (ETHF), and electromagnetic 
testing low frequency (ETLF) inspections for cracking of the wing lower 
skin, and repairs if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and 
correct fatigue cracking in the wing lower skin, which could adversely 
affect the structural integrity of the wing.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 12, 
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: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; 
telephone 562-797-1717; 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-2016-9300.

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-
9300; 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: Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification 
Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 
562-627-5224; 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-2016-9300; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-124-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 of a fuel leak in a Model C-118A 
airplane. The fuel leak, discovered during a post-flight inspection, 
resulted from a crack in the wing lower skin just inboard of the number 
2 nacelle attach angle at wing station 175.
    Related AD 80-12-02 R1, Amendment 39-5499, applies to Model DC-6, 
DC-6A, DC-6B, R6D, and C-118 series airplanes. AD 80-12-02 R1 requires 
repetitive inspections for cracking of the left and right wing lower 
skin at certain locations. Although wing station 175 is covered by the 
inspection mandated in AD 80-12-02 R1, the crack was missed during an 
AD-required inspection.
    Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC6-57A001, dated April 28, 2016 
(``ASB DC6-57A001, Revision 0'') is an alternative method of compliance 
(AMOC) to the inspections required by paragraph (c)(1) of AD 80-12-02 
R1. This AMOC only applies to the areas inspected in accordance with 
ASB DC6-57A001, Revision 0. The service information referenced in this 
NPRM contains revised inspection procedures for crack detection in the 
area around wing station 175. Such cracking in the

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wing lower skin could adversely affect the structural integrity of the 
wing.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed ASB DC6-57A001, Revision 0. The service information 
describes procedures for radiographic, ETHF, and ETLF inspections for 
cracking of the wing lower skin at station 175, and repairs. 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 these same type 
designs.

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-2016-9300.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    ASB DC6-57A001, Revision 0, specifies to contact the manufacturer 
for certain instructions, but this proposed AD would require 
accomplishment of repair methods, modification deviations, and 
alteration deviations in one of the following ways:
     In accordance with a method that we approve; or
     Using data that meet the certification basis of the 
airplane, and that have been approved by the Boeing Commercial 
Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) whom we have 
authorized to make those findings.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 36 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                 Cost on U.S.
             Action                    Labor cost         Parts cost      Cost per product        operators
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Inspections.....................  17 work-hours x $85              $0   $1,445 per           $52,020 per
                                   per hour = $1,445                     inspection cycle.    inspection cycle.
                                   per inspection
                                   cycle.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed 
AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the 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-2016-9300; Directorate Identifier 
2016-NM-124-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 12, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model DC-6, DC-6A, DC-
6B, C-118A, R6D-1, and R6D-1Z airplanes, certificated in any 
category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of a fuel leak in a Model C-
118A airplane that resulted from a crack in the wing lower skin just 
inboard of the number 2 nacelle attach angle at wing station 175. We 
are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in the 
wing lower skin, which could adversely affect the structural 
integrity of the wing.

(f) Compliance

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

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(g) Repetitive Inspections

    Except as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD: At the 
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC6-57A001, dated April 28, 2016 
(``ASB DC6-57A001, Revision 0''), do radiographic, electromagnetic 
testing high frequency (ETHF), and electromagnetic testing low 
frequency (ETLF) inspections for cracking of the wing lower skin at 
station 175, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
ASB DC6-57A001, Revision 0. Repeat the radiographic, ETHF, and ETLF 
inspections of any unrepaired areas thereafter at the applicable 
intervals specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of ASB DC6-
57A001, Revision 0.

(h) Repairs

    If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this 
AD: Before further flight, repair the cracking using a method 
approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph 
(j) of this AD.

(i) Service information Exception

    Where paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of ASB DC6-57A001, 
Revision 0, 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 Haytham Alaidy, 
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-
5224; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services 
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; telephone 562-797-1717; 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 October 13, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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wing lower skin could adversely affect develop in other products of these same AD would require accomplishment of
the structural integrity of the wing. type designs. repair methods, modification
Related Service Information Under 1 Proposed AD Requirements deviations, and alteration deviations in
CFR Part 51 one of the following ways:
This proposed AD would require
We reviewed ASB DC6–57A001, accomplishing the actions specified in • In accordance with a method that
Revision 0. The service information the service information described we approve; or
describes procedures for radiographic, previously, except as discussed under • Using data that meet the
ETHF, and ETLF inspections for ‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD certification basis of the airplane, and
cracking of the wing lower skin at and the Service Information.’’ For that have been approved by the Boeing
station 175, and repairs. This service information on the procedures and Commercial Airplanes Organization
information is reasonably available compliance times, see this service Designation Authorization (ODA) whom
because the interested parties have information at http:// we have authorized to make those
access to it through their normal course www.regulations.gov by searching for findings.
of business or by the means identified and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
in the ADDRESSES section. 9300. Costs of Compliance
FAA’s Determination Differences Between This Proposed AD We estimate that this proposed AD
We are proposing this AD because we and the Service Information affects 36 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
evaluated all the relevant information ASB DC6–57A001, Revision 0, estimate the following costs to comply
and determined the unsafe condition specifies to contact the manufacturer for with this proposed AD:
described previously is likely to exist or certain instructions, but this proposed

ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators

Inspections ......... 17 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 $1,445 per inspection cycle .......... $52,020 per inspection cycle.
$1,445 per inspection cycle.

We have received no definitive data distribution of power and § 39.13 [Amended]
that would enable us to provide cost responsibilities among the various ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
estimates for the on-condition actions levels of government. the following new airworthiness
specified in this proposed AD. For the reasons discussed above, I directive (AD):
Authority for This Rulemaking certify this proposed regulation:
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
Title 49 of the United States Code (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2016–9300; Directorate Identifier 2016–
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue action’’ under Executive Order 12866, NM–124–AD.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (a) Comments Due Date
section 106, describes the authority of the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, We must receive comments by December
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
1979), 12, 2016.
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (b) Affected ADs
authority. in Alaska, and None.
We are issuing this rulemaking under (4) Will not have a significant
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (c) Applicability
economic impact, positive or negative,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: on a substantial number of small entities This AD applies to all The Boeing
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that under the criteria of the Regulatory
Company Model DC–6, DC–6A, DC–6B, C–
section, Congress charges the FAA with Flexibility Act.
118A, R6D–1, and R6D–1Z airplanes,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in certificated in any category.
air commerce by prescribing regulations List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(d) Subject
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Air Transport Association (ATA) of
safety in air commerce. This regulation safety, Incorporation by reference, America Code 57, Wings.
is within the scope of that authority Safety.
(e) Unsafe Condition
because it addresses an unsafe condition The Proposed Amendment This AD was prompted by a report of a fuel
that is likely to exist or develop on leak in a Model C–118A airplane that
products identified in this rulemaking Accordingly, under the authority
resulted from a crack in the wing lower skin
action. delegated to me by the Administrator,
just inboard of the number 2 nacelle attach
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Regulatory Findings angle at wing station 175. We are issuing this
39 as follows:
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS

AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in
We determined that this proposed AD the wing lower skin, which could adversely
would not have federalism implications PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES affect the structural integrity of the wing.
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a (f) Compliance
substantial direct effect on the States, on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Comply with this AD within the
the relationship between the national continues to read as follows: compliance times specified, unless already
Government and the States, or on the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. done.

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(g) Repetitive Inspections requirement is removed from that step or accomplishing those modifications,
Except as specified in paragraph (i) of this substep. An AMOC is required for any including doing related investigative
AD: At the applicable time specified in deviations to RC steps, including substeps and corrective actions if necessary. We
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing and identified figures.
are proposing this AD to prevent
Alert Service Bulletin DC6–57A001, dated (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in reduced structural integrity of these
April 28, 2016 (‘‘ASB DC6–57A001, Revision airplanes due to the failure of certain
0’’), do radiographic, electromagnetic testing accordance with the operator’s maintenance
high frequency (ETHF), and electromagnetic or inspection program without obtaining structural components.
testing low frequency (ETLF) inspections for approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, DATES: We must receive comments on
cracking of the wing lower skin at station including substeps and identified figures, can
this proposed AD by December 12,
175, in accordance with the Accomplishment still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition. 2016.
Instructions of ASB DC6–57A001, Revision 0.
Repeat the radiographic, ETHF, and ETLF (k) Related Information ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
inspections of any unrepaired areas thereafter any of the following methods:
at the applicable intervals specified in (1) For more information about this AD,
contact Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of ASB DC6–
57A001, Revision 0. Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount instructions for submitting comments.
(h) Repairs Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; • Fax: 202–493–2251.
phone: 562–627–5224; fax: 562–627–5210;
If any cracking is found during any
email: haytham.alaidy@faa.gov. • Mail: U.S. Department of
inspection required by this AD: Before Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
further flight, repair the cracking using a (2) For service information identified in
method approved in accordance with the this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
AD. Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Washington, DC 20590.
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
(i) Service information Exception telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
ASB DC6–57A001, Revision 0, specifies a referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date
of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
compliance within the specified compliance on the availability of this material at the p.m., Monday through Friday, except
time after the effective date of this AD. FAA, call 425–227–1221. Federal holidays.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October For service information identified in
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
13, 2016. this NRPM, contact Airbus SAS,
Michael Kaszycki, Airworthiness Office–EAW, 1 Rond
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93
requested using the procedures found in 14 [FR Doc. 2016–25663 Filed 10–25–16; 8:45 am] 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email:
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P continued.airworthiness-wb.external@
send your request to your principal inspector airbus.com; Internet http://
or local Flight Standards District Office, as www.airbus.com. You may view this
appropriate. If sending information directly DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION referenced service information at the
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
attention of the person identified in Federal Aviation Administration 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC- 14 CFR Part 39 Examining the AD Docket
Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, [Docket No. FAA–2016–9298; Directorate You may examine the AD docket on
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Identifier 2015–NM–161–AD] the Internet at http://
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.regulations.gov by searching for
RIN 2120–AA64
of the local flight standards district office/ and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
certificate holding district office. 9298; or in person at the Docket
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes Management Facility between 9 a.m.
level of safety may be used for any repair, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
modification, or alteration required by this AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this proposed AD, the
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking regulatory evaluation, any comments
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles (NPRM). received, and other information. The
ACO, to make those findings. To be street address for the Docket Operations
approved, the repair method, modification SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet airworthiness directive (AD) for all the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
the certification basis of the airplane, and the Airbus Model A300 series airplanes. be available in the AD docket shortly
approval must specifically refer to this AD. This AD was prompted by an evaluation after receipt.
(4) For service information that contains by the design approval holder (DAH)
steps that are labeled as Required for that indicates a section of the wing and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS

Compliance (RC), the provisions of aft fuselage is subject to widespread Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD International Branch, ANM–116,
fatigue damage (WFD). This proposed
apply. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including AD would require an inspection to
determine if certain modifications have 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
substeps under an RC step and any figures 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;
identified in an RC step, must be done to been done. For airplanes on which the
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is specified modifications have not been fax 425–227–1149.
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC done, this proposed AD would require SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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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 December 12, 2016.
Contact		Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5224; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 74352
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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