81 FR 76851 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 214 (November 4, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 214 (November 4, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-25958 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 214 (Friday, November 4, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 76851-76854] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-25958] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6669; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-191-AD; Amendment 39-18698; AD 2016-22-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-20-11 for certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -200PF series airplanes. AD 2006-20-11 required initial and repetitive detailed or high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracks around the rivets at the upper fastener row of the skin lap splice of the fuselage, and repair of any crack found. This new AD no longer allows the detailed inspections and instead requires repetitive external HFEC inspections for cracking of the skin lap splices of the fuselage, and repair if necessary. This AD was prompted by an evaluation done by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the fuselage skin lap splice is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking at certain skin lap splice locations of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity and rapid decompression of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective December 9, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 9, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of November 8, 2006 (71 FR 58485, October 4, 2006). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; 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-2016-6669. 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- 6669; 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: Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5348; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2006-20-11, Amendment 39-14781 (71 FR 58485, October 4, 2006) (``AD 2006-20-11''). AD 2006-20-11 applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -200PF series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 12, 2016 (81 FR 29508) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by an evaluation done by the DAH indicating that the fuselage skin lap splice is subject to WFD. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive external HFEC inspections for cracking of the skin lap splices of the fuselage, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking at certain skin lap splice locations of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity and rapid decompression 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. Support of the NPRM FedEx provided comments that supported the intent of the NPRM. Request To Change Compliance Time Boeing and United Airlines (UA) asked that we change the compliance time for the repetitive HFEC inspections specified in paragraph (j) of the proposed AD. Boeing learned that some operators began doing inspections long before the 37,500-flight-cycle threshold was attained. Boeing stated that the compliance table in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015, provided grace periods for doing the HFEC inspections after doing previous inspections, but did not provide for previous inspections being done within the grace period or before the required threshold of 37,500 flight cycles, whichever occurs later. Boeing added that, as written, the service information specifies repetitive inspections within 3,000 flight cycles after any previous detailed inspection and within 12,000 flight cycles after any previous HFEC inspection--even if the interval occurred before the 37,500-flight-cycle threshold. UA stated that if an operator decided to proactively accomplish either a detailed or HFEC inspection before the specified compliance time in, and in accordance with either Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, dated June 2, 2005 or Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015, then the inspection would have to be repeated within 3,000 or 12,000 flight cycles, depending on which inspection was previously done. UA stated that this compliance time could be much sooner than the intended 37,500 flight cycles. UA noted that it discussed this problem with Boeing and hoped it could be clarified in the NPRM. We agree with the commenters' requests to change the compliance time for the repetitive HFEC inspections specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. According to the proposed AD, operators that accomplished the inspections early would be required to do the inspections before reaching the inspection threshold specified in paragraph (j) of the proposed AD. It was not the intent of Boeing or the FAA to require that the airplane be inspected [[Page 76852]] prior to reaching the required threshold. Therefore, we have added new paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) to this AD to include the additional compliance times. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing the supplemental type certificate (STC) ST01518SE does not affect compliance with the actions specified in the NPRM. We agree with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of the proposed AD as (c)(1) and added a new paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC ST01518SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this final rule. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01518SE 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 Include Approved Repairs in Revised Service Information UA asked that instructions for approved repairs be incorporated into the next revision of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015, as an AMOC to the NPRM. UA stated that the lack of approved repairs in the service information adds a significant burden to operators, Boeing Designated Airworthiness Representatives, and the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office. We acknowledge the commenter's concern. If the service information is revised to include instructions for approved repairs, affected operators may request approval to use the later revision of the referenced service information as an AMOC, under the provisions of paragraph (m) of this AD. We have made no change to 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 Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015. The service information describes procedures for repetitive external HFEC inspections for cracking of the skin lap splices of the fuselage. 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 572 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections [retained actions from AD Up to 20 work[dash]hours x $85 per $0 Up to $1,700 per inspection Up to $972,400 per inspection 2006-20-11]. hour = up to $1,700 per cycle. cycle. inspection cycle. New inspections...................... Up to 20 work[dash]hours x $85 per $0 Up to $1,700 per inspection Up to $972,400 per inspection hour = up to $1,700 per cycle. cycle. inspection cycle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide a cost estimate for the on-condition repairs 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 We have determined that 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. [[Page 76853]] Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-20-11, Amendment 39-14781 (71 FR 58485, October 4, 2006), and adding the following new AD: 2016-22-09 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18698; Docket No. FAA- 2016-6669; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-191-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 9, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2006-20-11, Amendment 39-14781 (71 FR 58485, October 4, 2006) (``AD 2006-20-11''). This AD affects AD 2006-11-11, Amendment 39-14615 (71 FR 30278, May 26, 2006) (``AD 2006-11-11''). (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -200PF series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01518SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgSTC.nsf/0/38B606833BBD98B386257FAA00602538?OpenDocument&Highlight=st01518se) does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01518SE 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 done by the design approval holder indicating that the fuselage skin lap splice is subject to widespread fatigue damage. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking at certain skin lap splice locations of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity and rapid decompression of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Initial and Repetitive Inspections, With Terminating Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 2006-20-11, with terminating action. Do initial and repetitive detailed or high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracking around the rivets at the upper fastener row of the skin lap splice of the fuselage by doing all the actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, dated June 2, 2005, except as provided by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD. Do the inspections at the applicable times specified in Paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, dated June 2, 2005; except where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53- 0090, dated June 2, 2005, specifies a compliance time ``after the original release date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance after November 8, 2006 (the effective date of AD 2006-20- 11). Accomplishing an inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the inspections required by this paragraph. (h) Retained Repair, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2006-20-11, with no changes. If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair the crack using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD. (i) Retained Provision Regarding Reporting, With No Changes This paragraph restates the provision specified in paragraph (h) of AD 2006-20-11, with no changes. Although Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, dated June 2, 2005, recommends that inspection results be reported to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (j) New Repetitive Inspections At the applicable time specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53- 0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015, except as provided by paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), and (l)(1) of this AD: Do an external HFEC inspection for cracking of the skin lap splices of the fuselage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the applicable times specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53- 0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015. Doing an inspection required by this paragraph terminates the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (1) For airplanes on which Option 1 (detailed inspection) of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, dated June 2, 2005, has been done: Repeat the HFEC inspection before the accumulation of 37,500 total flight cycles, or within 3,000 flight cycles after accomplishing the most recent detailed inspection, whichever occurs later. (2) For airplanes on which Option 2 (HFEC inspection) of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, dated June 2, 2005, has been done: Repeat the HFEC inspection before the accumulation of 37,500 total flight cycles, or within 12,000 flight cycles after accomplishing the most recent HFEC inspection, whichever occurs later. (k) Repair for Cracking Found During Inspections Required by Paragraph (j) of This AD If any cracking is found during any inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD, repair before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD. (l) Exceptions to Service Information (1) Where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015, specifies a compliance time ``after the Revision 1 date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (2) Although Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53- 0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance), paragraph (k) of this AD requires repair before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD. (m) 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 (n)(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) AMOCs approved for AD 2006-20-11, are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) and (j) of this AD. (5) Except as required by paragraph (l)(2) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (m)(5)(i) and (m)(5)(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 [[Page 76854]] 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. (6) The inspections specified in paragraph (g) of this AD are approved as an AMOC to paragraph (h) of AD 2006-11-11 for the inspections of Significant Structural Items (SSI) 53-30-07 and 53- 60-07 (fuselage lap splices, left and right upper fastener row) listed in the May 2003 or June 2005 revision of the Boeing 757 Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document D622N001-9. This AMOC applies only to the common areas identified in paragraphs (m)(6)(i) and (m)(6)(ii) of this AD. All provisions of AD 2006-11-11 that are not specifically referenced in the above statements remain fully applicable and must be complied with as specified in AD 2006-11-11. Operators may revise their maintenance or inspection program with these alternative inspections for common areas. (i) Common areas inspected before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, dated June 2, 2005. (ii) Common areas inspected in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015. (n) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5348; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (o) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on December 9, 2016. (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on November 8, 2006 (71 FR 58485, October 4, 2006). (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-53-0090, dated June 2, 2005. (ii) Reserved. (5) 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; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (6) You may view this 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. (7) 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 October 20, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-25958 Filed 11-3-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; Comments
26, 2016. telephone 562–797–1717; Internet We gave the public the opportunity to
Dionne Palermo, https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You participate in developing this AD. The
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane may view this referenced service following presents the comments
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. information at the FAA, Transport received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
[FR Doc. 2016–26629 Filed 11–3–16; 8:45 am] Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue response to each comment.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the Support of the NPRM
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also FedEx provided comments that
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION available on the Internet at http:// supported the intent of the NPRM.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Request To Change Compliance Time
6669. Boeing and United Airlines (UA)
14 CFR Part 39
Examining the AD Docket asked that we change the compliance
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6669; Directorate time for the repetitive HFEC inspections
Identifier 2015–NM–191–AD; Amendment You may examine the AD docket on specified in paragraph (j) of the
39–18698; AD 2016–22–09] the Internet at http:// proposed AD. Boeing learned that some
www.regulations.gov by searching for operators began doing inspections long
RIN 2120–AA64
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– before the 37,500-flight-cycle threshold
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 6669; or in person at the Docket was attained. Boeing stated that the
Company Airplanes Management Facility between 9 a.m. compliance table in Boeing Special
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Attention Service Bulletin 757–53–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket 0090, Revision 1, dated November 19,
Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this AD, the regulatory 2015, provided grace periods for doing
ACTION: Final rule. evaluation, any comments received, and the HFEC inspections after doing
other information. The address for the previous inspections, but did not
SUMMARY: We are superseding Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is provide for previous inspections being
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006–20– Docket Management Facility, U.S. done within the grace period or before
11 for certain The Boeing Company Department of Transportation, Docket the required threshold of 37,500 flight
Model 757–200, –200CB, and –200PF Operations, M–30, West Building cycles, whichever occurs later. Boeing
series airplanes. AD 2006–20–11 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 added that, as written, the service
required initial and repetitive detailed New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, information specifies repetitive
or high frequency eddy current (HFEC) DC 20590. inspections within 3,000 flight cycles
inspections for cracks around the rivets FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric after any previous detailed inspection
at the upper fastener row of the skin lap Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, and within 12,000 flight cycles after any
splice of the fuselage, and repair of any Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los previous HFEC inspection—even if the
crack found. This new AD no longer Angeles Aircraft Certification Office interval occurred before the 37,500-
allows the detailed inspections and (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, flight-cycle threshold.
instead requires repetitive external Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: UA stated that if an operator decided
HFEC inspections for cracking of the 562–627–5348; fax: 562–627–5210; to proactively accomplish either a
skin lap splices of the fuselage, and email: eric.schrieber@faa.gov. detailed or HFEC inspection before the
repair if necessary. This AD was specified compliance time in, and in
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
prompted by an evaluation done by the accordance with either Boeing Special
design approval holder (DAH) Discussion Attention Service Bulletin 757–53–
indicating that the fuselage skin lap We issued a notice of proposed 0090, dated June 2, 2005 or Boeing
splice is subject to widespread fatigue rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–
damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD part 39 to supersede AD 2006–20–11, 53–0090, Revision 1, dated November
to detect and correct fatigue cracking at Amendment 39–14781 (71 FR 58485, 19, 2015, then the inspection would
certain skin lap splice locations of the October 4, 2006) (‘‘AD 2006–20–11’’). have to be repeated within 3,000 or
fuselage, which could result in reduced AD 2006–20–11 applied to certain The 12,000 flight cycles, depending on
structural integrity and rapid Boeing Company Model 757–200, which inspection was previously done.
decompression of the airplane. –200CB, and –200PF series airplanes. UA stated that this compliance time
DATES: This AD is effective December 9, The NPRM published in the Federal could be much sooner than the intended
2016. Register on May 12, 2016 (81 FR 29508) 37,500 flight cycles. UA noted that it
The Director of the Federal Register (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was discussed this problem with Boeing and
approved the incorporation by reference prompted by an evaluation done by the hoped it could be clarified in the NPRM.
of a certain publication listed in this AD DAH indicating that the fuselage skin We agree with the commenters’
as of December 9, 2016. lap splice is subject to WFD. The NPRM requests to change the compliance time
The Director of the Federal Register proposed to require repetitive external for the repetitive HFEC inspections
approved the incorporation by reference HFEC inspections for cracking of the specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
of a certain other publication listed in skin lap splices of the fuselage, and According to the proposed AD,
this AD as of November 8, 2006 (71 FR repair if necessary. We are issuing this operators that accomplished the
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58485, October 4, 2006). AD to detect and correct fatigue inspections early would be required to
ADDRESSES: For service information cracking at certain skin lap splice do the inspections before reaching the
identified in this final rule, contact locations of the fuselage, which could inspection threshold specified in
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, result in reduced structural integrity paragraph (j) of the proposed AD. It was
Attention: Contractual & Data Services and rapid decompression of the not the intent of Boeing or the FAA to
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC airplane. require that the airplane be inspected
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prior to reaching the required threshold. the next revision of Boeing Special • Are consistent with the intent that
Therefore, we have added new Attention Service Bulletin 757–53– was proposed in the NPRM for
paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) to this AD to 0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, correcting the unsafe condition; and
include the additional compliance 2015, as an AMOC to the NPRM. UA • Do not add any additional burden
times. stated that the lack of approved repairs upon the public than was already
in the service information adds a proposed in the NPRM.
Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
significant burden to operators, Boeing We also determined that these
of the Proposed Actions
Designated Airworthiness changes will not increase the economic
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that Representatives, and the Los Angeles burden on any operator or increase the
accomplishing the supplemental type scope of this AD.
Aircraft Certification Office.
certificate (STC) ST01518SE does not
affect compliance with the actions We acknowledge the commenter’s Related Service Information Under 1
specified in the NPRM. concern. If the service information is CFR Part 51
We agree with the commenter. We revised to include instructions for We reviewed Boeing Special
have redesignated paragraph (c) of the approved repairs, affected operators Attention Service Bulletin 757–53–
proposed AD as (c)(1) and added a new may request approval to use the later 0090, Revision 1, dated November 19,
paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that revision of the referenced service 2015. The service information describes
installation of STC ST01518SE does not information as an AMOC, under the procedures for repetitive external HFEC
affect the ability to accomplish the provisions of paragraph (m) of this AD. inspections for cracking of the skin lap
actions required by this final rule. We have made no change to this AD in splices of the fuselage. This service
Therefore, for airplanes on which STC this regard. information is reasonably available
ST01518SE is installed, a ‘‘change in because the interested parties have
product’’ alternative method of Conclusion access to it through their normal course
compliance (AMOC) approval request is We reviewed the relevant data, of business or by the means identified
not necessary to comply with the in the ADDRESSES section.
considered the comments received, and
requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
determined that air safety and the Costs of Compliance
Request To Include Approved Repairs public interest require adopting this AD We estimate that this AD affects 572
in Revised Service Information with the changes described previously, airplanes of U.S. registry.
UA asked that instructions for and minor editorial changes. We have We estimate the following costs to
approved repairs be incorporated into determined that these minor changes: comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S. oper-
Action Labor cost Parts cost product ators
Inspections [retained ac- Up to 20 work-hours × $85 per hour = up to $1,700 per in- $0 Up to $1,700 Up to $972,400 per
tions from AD 2006– spection cycle. per inspection inspection cycle.
20–11]. cycle.
New inspections ............ Up to 20 work-hours × $85 per hour = up to $1,700 per in- $0 Up to $1,700 Up to $972,400 per
spection cycle. per inspection inspection cycle.
cycle.
We have received no definitive data is within the scope of that authority (4) Will not have a significant
that would enable us to provide a cost because it addresses an unsafe condition economic impact, positive or negative,
estimate for the on-condition repairs that is likely to exist or develop on on a substantial number of small entities
specified in this AD. products identified in this rulemaking under the criteria of the Regulatory
action. Flexibility Act.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Regulatory Findings List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue We have determined that this AD will
not have federalism implications under Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, safety, Incorporation by reference,
Section 106, describes the authority of Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on Safety.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more the States, on the relationship between Adoption of the Amendment
detail the scope of the Agency’s the national government and the States,
authority. or on the distribution of power and Accordingly, under the authority
responsibilities among the various delegated to me by the Administrator,
We are issuing this rulemaking under levels of government. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
the authority described in Subtitle VII, For the reasons discussed above, I
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, follows:
certify that this AD:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
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(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
section, Congress charges the FAA with action’’ under Executive Order 12866, DIRECTIVES
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
air commerce by prescribing regulations DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
the Administrator finds necessary for (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation continues to read as follows:
safety in air commerce. This regulation in Alaska, and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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§ 39.13 [Amended] 0090, dated June 2, 2005, except as provided (k) Repair for Cracking Found During
by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD. Do the Inspections Required by Paragraph (j) of
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
inspections at the applicable times specified This AD
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
in Paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing If any cracking is found during any
2006–20–11, Amendment 39–14781 (71 Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–53– inspection required by paragraph (j) of this
FR 58485, October 4, 2006), and adding 0090, dated June 2, 2005; except where AD, repair before further flight using a
the following new AD: Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin method approved in accordance with the
2016–22–09 The Boeing Company: 757–53–0090, dated June 2, 2005, specifies a procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this
Amendment 39–18698; Docket No. compliance time ‘‘after the original release AD.
FAA–2016–6669; Directorate Identifier date of this service bulletin,’’ this AD
(l) Exceptions to Service Information
2015–NM–191–AD. requires compliance after November 8, 2006
(the effective date of AD 2006–20–11). (1) Where Boeing Special Attention Service
(a) Effective Date Bulletin 757–53–0090, Revision 1, dated
Accomplishing an inspection required by
This AD is effective December 9, 2016. paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the November 19, 2015, specifies a compliance
inspections required by this paragraph. time ‘‘after the Revision 1 date of this service
(b) Affected ADs bulletin,’’ this AD requires compliance
This AD replaces AD 2006–20–11, (h) Retained Repair, With No Changes within the specified compliance time after
Amendment 39–14781 (71 FR 58485, October the effective date of this AD.
This paragraph restates the requirements of
4, 2006) (‘‘AD 2006–20–11’’). This AD affects (2) Although Boeing Special Attention
paragraph (g) of AD 2006–20–11, with no
AD 2006–11–11, Amendment 39–14615 (71 Service Bulletin 757–53–0090, Revision 1,
FR 30278, May 26, 2006) (‘‘AD 2006–11– changes. If any crack is found during any
dated November 19, 2015, specifies to
11’’). inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
contact Boeing for repair instructions, and
AD: Before further flight, repair the crack
(c) Applicability specifies that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for
using a method approved in accordance with Compliance), paragraph (k) of this AD
(1) This AD applies to The Boeing the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of requires repair before further flight using a
Company Model 757–200, –200CB, and this AD. method approved in accordance with the
–200PF series airplanes, certificated in any procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this
(i) Retained Provision Regarding Reporting,
category, as identified in Boeing Special AD.
With No Changes
Attention Service Bulletin 757–53–0090,
Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015. This paragraph restates the provision (m) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type specified in paragraph (h) of AD 2006–20–11, (AMOCs)
Certificate (STC) ST01518SE (http:// with no changes. Although Boeing Special (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_ Attention Service Bulletin 757–53–0090, Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
Library/rgSTC.nsf/0/ dated June 2, 2005, recommends that authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
38B606833BBD98B386257FAA inspection results be reported to the requested using the procedures found in 14
00602538?OpenDocument manufacturer, this AD does not include that CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
&Highlight=st01518se) does not affect the requirement. send your request to your principal inspector
ability to accomplish the actions required by or local Flight Standards District Office, as
this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which (j) New Repetitive Inspections appropriate. If sending information directly
STC ST01518SE is installed, a ‘‘change in At the applicable time specified in table 1 to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
product’’ alternative method of compliance of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing attention of the person identified in
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–53– paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. Information may
comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015, be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
39.17. except as provided by paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), Requests@faa.gov.
(d) Subject and (l)(1) of this AD: Do an external HFEC (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
inspection for cracking of the skin lap splices notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
America Code 53, Fuselage. of the fuselage, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing of the local flight standards district office/
(e) Unsafe Condition Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–53– certificate holding district office.
0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
This AD was prompted by an evaluation
Repeat the inspection thereafter at the level of safety may be used for any repair,
done by the design approval holder
applicable times specified in table 1 of modification, or alteration required by this
indicating that the fuselage skin lap splice is
subject to widespread fatigue damage. We are AD if it is approved by the Boeing
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue Commercial Airplanes Organization
Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–53–
cracking at certain skin lap splice locations Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
0090, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2015.
of the fuselage, which could result in been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
Doing an inspection required by this ACO, to make those findings. To be approved
reduced structural integrity and rapid paragraph terminates the inspections
decompression of the airplane. the repair method, modification deviation, or
required by paragraph (g) of this AD. alteration deviation must meet the
(f) Compliance (1) For airplanes on which Option 1 certification basis of the airplane and the
(detailed inspection) of Boeing Special approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Comply with this AD within the
Attention Service Bulletin 757–53–0090, (4) AMOCs approved for AD 2006–20–11,
compliance times specified, unless already
dated June 2, 2005, has been done: Repeat the are approved as AMOCs for the
done.
HFEC inspection before the accumulation of corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g)
(g) Retained Initial and Repetitive 37,500 total flight cycles, or within 3,000 and (j) of this AD.
Inspections, With Terminating Action flight cycles after accomplishing the most (5) Except as required by paragraph (l)(2)
This paragraph restates the requirements of recent detailed inspection, whichever occurs of this AD: For service information that
paragraph (f) of AD 2006–20–11, with later. contains steps that are labeled as Required
terminating action. Do initial and repetitive (2) For airplanes on which Option 2 (HFEC for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
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detailed or high frequency eddy current inspection) of Boeing Special Attention paragraphs (m)(5)(i) and (m)(5)(ii) apply.
(HFEC) inspections for cracking around the Service Bulletin 757–53–0090, dated June 2, (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
rivets at the upper fastener row of the skin 2005, has been done: Repeat the HFEC substeps under an RC step and any figures
lap splice of the fuselage by doing all the inspection before the accumulation of 37,500 identified in an RC step, must be done to
actions in accordance with the total flight cycles, or within 12,000 flight comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing cycles after accomplishing the most recent labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–53– HFEC inspection, whichever occurs later. requirement is removed from that step or
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substep. An AMOC is required for any telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// Administration (NARA). For
deviations to RC steps, including substeps www.myboeingfleet.com. information on the availability of FAA
and identified figures. (6) You may view this service information Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741–
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
deviated from using accepted methods in 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
accordance with the operator’s maintenance information on the availability of this federal_register/code_of_federal-
or inspection program without obtaining material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. regulations/ibr_locations.html. FAA
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, (7) You may view this service information Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations
including substeps and identified figures, can that is incorporated by reference at the and Reporting Points, is published
still be done as specified, and the airplane National Archives and Records yearly and effective on September 15.
can be put back in an airworthy condition. Administration (NARA). For information on
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
(6) The inspections specified in paragraph the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
(g) of this AD are approved as an AMOC to
paragraph (h) of AD 2006–11–11 for the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Operations Support Group, Western
inspections of Significant Structural Items locations.html. Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
(SSI) 53–30–07 and 53–60–07 (fuselage lap Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
splices, left and right upper fastener row) 20, 2016. 203–4511.
listed in the May 2003 or June 2005 revision SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dionne Palermo,
of the Boeing 757 Maintenance Planning Data
(MPD) Document D622N001–9. This AMOC Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Authority for This Rulemaking
applies only to the common areas identified Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
in paragraphs (m)(6)(i) and (m)(6)(ii) of this [FR Doc. 2016–25958 Filed 11–3–16; 8:45 am]
AD. All provisions of AD 2006–11–11 that regarding aviation safety is found in
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
are not specifically referenced in the above Title 49 of the United States Code.
statements remain fully applicable and must Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
be complied with as specified in AD 2006– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION authority of the FAA Administrator.
11–11. Operators may revise their Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
maintenance or inspection program with Federal Aviation Administration describes in more detail the scope of the
these alternative inspections for common agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
areas. promulgated under the authority
(i) Common areas inspected before the 14 CFR Part 71
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
effective date of this AD, in accordance with [Docket No. FAA–2015–3992; Airspace
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
Docket No. 15–ANM–14]
Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–53– section, the FAA is charged with
0090, dated June 2, 2005. Amendment of Class E Airspace; prescribing regulations to assign the use
(ii) Common areas inspected in accordance Albany, OR of airspace necessary to ensure the
with the Accomplishment Instructions of safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin AGENCY: Federal Aviation airspace. This regulation is within the
757–53–0090, Revision 1, dated November Administration (FAA), DOT. scope of that authority as it modifies
19, 2015. ACTION: Final rule. controlled airspace at Albany Municipal
(n) Related Information Airport, Albany, OR.
SUMMARY: This action amends Class E
For more information about this AD, airspace at Albany Municipal Airport, History
contact Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
Albany, OR. Advances in Global On August 15, 2016, the FAA
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Positioning System (GPS) mapping published in the Federal Register a
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– accuracy and a reliance on precise notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
5348; fax: 562–627–5210; email: geographic coordinates to define airport to modify Class E airspace extending
eric.schrieber@faa.gov. and airspace reference points have made upward from 700 feet above the surface
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
this airspace redesign necessary for the at Albany Municipal Airport, Albany,
safety and management of Instrument OR (81 FR 53964) Docket No. FAA–
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Flight Rules (IFR) operations.
approved the incorporation by reference 2015–3992. Interested parties were
(IBR) of the service information listed in this DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 5, invited to participate in this rulemaking
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 2017. The Director of the Federal effort by submitting written comments
part 51. Register approves this incorporation by on the proposal to the FAA. On August
(2) You must use this service information reference action under Title 1, Code of 29, 2016, the FAA received a request
as applicable to do the actions required by Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to from Mr. Charles West for a pictorial
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. the annual revision of FAA Order overlay of the airspace proposal. On
(3) The following service information was 7400.11 and publication of conforming September 6, 2016, the FAA provided a
approved for IBR on December 9, 2016. amendments.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service
diagram of the proposed changes via
Bulletin 757–53–0090, Revision 1, dated ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, email to Mr. West and also to Senator
November 19, 2015. Airspace Designations and Reporting Jeff Merkley, Mitch T. Swecker of the
(ii) Reserved. Points, and subsequent amendments can Oregon Department of Aviation, and to
(4) The following service information was be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Mary Rosenblum of the Oregon Pilots
approved for IBR on November 8, 2006 (71 air_traffic/publications/. For further Association. No other comments were
FR 58485, October 4, 2006). information, you can contact the U.S. received.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Department of Transportation, Docket Class D and Class E airspace
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Bulletin 757–53–0090, dated June 2, 2005. Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue designations are published in paragraph
(ii) Reserved.
(5) For service information identified in
SE., West Bldg. Ground Floor Rm. W12– 5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005,
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 140, Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A,
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data 1–800–647–5527, or 202–366–9826. The dated August 3, 2016, and effective
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Order is also available for inspection at September 15, 2016, which is
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; the National Archives and Records incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
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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 December 9, 2016. | |
| Contact | Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5348; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 76851 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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