81 FR 83657 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 225 (November 22, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 225 (November 22, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-26621 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 225 (Tuesday, November 22, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 83657-83660] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-26621] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5034; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-172-AD; Amendment 39-18702; AD 2016-22-13] 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 all The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that lap splices for certain stringers are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking in the lower fastener row of the lap splices of certain stringers, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective December 27, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 27, 2016. 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-2016-5034. 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- 5034; 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 [[Page 83658]] 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: Gaetano Settineri, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6577; 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 all The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 29, 2016 (81 FR 17415) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by an evaluation by the DAH indicating that the S-14L and S-14R lap splices are subject to WFD. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive low frequency eddy current inspections for cracking in the lower fastener row of the S-14L and S- 14R lap splices, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct widespread cracking in the S-14L and S-14R lap splices that could rapidly link up 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. Support for the NPRM Boeing and a commenter, Jordan Ibsen, supported the content of the NPRM. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing the supplemental type certificate (STC) ST00830SE does not affect compliance with the actions specified in the NPRM. We agree with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of the NPRM as (c)(1) and added a new paragraph (c)(2) to this final rule to state that installation of STC ST00830SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this final rule. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST00830SE 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 Compliance Time The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) noted that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1352, dated October 2, 2015, specifies that the existing 737-600/700/800/900 Maintenance Planning Document (MPD), Section 9, Airworthiness Limitation Instruction (ALI) Inspection Program, is not sufficient to prevent WFD in the S-14L and S-14R lap splice, lower fastener rows, between station (STA) 360-540 and STA 727- 887, as the airplane ages. EASA added that this service information specifies inspections at principal structural elements (PSEs) 53-30-04- 6, 53-30-04-6a, 53-60-04-6 and 53-60-04-6a before accumulating 54,000 total flight cycles. However, EASA noted that 737-600/700/800/900 MPD, Section 9, C626AOO 1-CMR Table 9-2, Revision August 2012, requires doing the inspections before accumulating 50,000 flight cycles; which contradicts the initial statement that the ALI inspection program is not sufficient to preclude WFD. EASA concluded that if the current ALI is not sufficient to preclude WFD, then the 50,000 flight cycles should be reduced, rather than increased to 54,000 flight cycles. We infer the commenter is requesting that we reduce the 54,000 flight-cycle compliance time specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1352, Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016 (which is the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the required actions in this AD). We do not agree with the request to reduce the compliance time. However, we do agree to clarify the WFD analysis. Boeing uses a different methodology than the standard damage tolerance analysis for evaluating structure that is susceptible to WFD. This methodology can sometimes produce a longer initial inspection threshold than the baseline maintenance program, but requires more frequent repetitive inspections, as in the case of the S-14L and S-14R lap splices. Although, for certain airplanes, the initial WFD threshold specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1352, Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016, is 4,000 flight cycles more than the ALI threshold; the repetitive inspection interval is reduced by 6,000 flight cycles. Operators are still required to accomplish the ALI inspections in accordance with 14 CFR 91.403(c). However, if the inspections specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1352, Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016, and the ALI inspections overlap (same location, inspection detail, and technique) then the more restrictive of the two programs satisfies both requirements. Since a specific revision of the ALI inspections are required by AD 2013-19-23, Amendment 39-17605 (78 FR 61173, October 3, 2013), Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1352, Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016, contains an approved AMOC to AD 2013- 19-23, for certain PSEs, after the initial inspections in that service bulletin are accomplished. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request for Clarification of Extent of Boeing Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Southwest Airlines (SWA) asked for clarification that the Boeing ODA identified in paragraph (i)(3) of the proposed AD can provide an AMOC for any ``repair, modification, or alteration'' that includes the authority to approve existing repairs in the inspection area that inhibit accomplishment of the AD requirements as terminating action to paragraph (g) of the proposed AD. SWA also asked if the ODA has the authority to provide alternative inspection procedures for repaired areas where the inspection in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD cannot be accomplished. Additionally, SWA asked that we clarify that the Boeing ODA identified in paragraph (i)(3) of the proposed AD is able to issue an AMOC for an existing repair at the S-14 lap joint (where the location of the repair inhibits accomplishing the initial inspection), provided the repair was approved by any FAA designation authority and there are a minimum of three fastener rows above and below the lap joint. SWA stated that neither Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737- 53A1352, dated October 2, 2015, nor the NPRM clearly state how to address existing repairs that prevent accomplishment of the inspections specified in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD. We agree with the commenter that clarification of the extent of the authority of the Boeing ODA is necessary. The Boeing ODA includes the authority to evaluate existing repairs and provide alternative inspection programs in the repaired area, and includes approval of alternative inspections as AMOCs if accomplishment of the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD is inhibited. We have not changed this AD in this regard. [[Page 83659]] We infer that SWA is asking if the Boeing ODA can issue a global AMOC for the referenced repair. The Boeing ODA does not have that authority. We have not received any information from Boeing that defines such a repair that would be considered for a global AMOC. If Boeing provides supporting data, we will evaluate the data to determine if that repair and any associated inspections provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Change to This AD We have reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1352, Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016, and there are no substantial changes. Therefore, we have included Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1352, Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016, as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing in the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD. We have also added a new paragraph (h) to this AD to provide credit for actions done prior to the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1352, dated October 2, 2015. We have redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. 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 737-53A1352, Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016. The service information describes procedures for low frequency eddy current inspections and repair for cracking in the lower fastener row of the S-14L and S-14R lap splices. 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 1,513 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection for Group 1 airplanes 84 work-hours x $85 $0 $7,140 per $10,502,940 per (1,471 airplanes). per hour = $7,140 inspection cycle. inspection cycle. per inspection cycle. Inspection for Group 2 airplanes 65 work-hours x $85 0 $5,525 per $232,050 per (42 airplanes). per hour = $5,525 inspection cycle. inspection cycle. per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that enables 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): 2016-22-13 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18702; Docket No. FAA- 2016-5034; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-172-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 27, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-600, - 700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes, certificated in any category. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00830SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgSTC.nsf/0/38B606833BBD98B386257FAA00602538?OpenDocument&Highlight=st00830se) does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC [[Page 83660]] ST00830SE 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 (DAH) indicating that the stringer (S)-14L and S-14R lap splices are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct widespread cracking in the S- 14L and S-14R lap splices that could rapidly link up 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) Repetitive Inspections At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1352, Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016, do a low frequency eddy current inspection for cracking of the lower fastener row of S-14L and S-14R lap splices, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1352, Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1352, Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016. If any cracking is found, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737- 53A1352, dated October 2, 2015. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(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. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Gaetano Settineri, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6577; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (k) 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 737-53A1352, Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) 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. (4) 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. (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 October 21, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-26621 Filed 11-21-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIRECTIVES (AMOCs)
The Manager, Engine Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
continues to read as follows: the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to 14 CFR Part 39
make your request. You may email your [Docket No. FAA–2016–5034; Directorate
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. Identifier 2015–NM–172–AD; Amendment
§ 39.13 [Amended] (g) Related Information 39–18702; AD 2016–22–13]
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (1) For more information about this AD, RIN 2120–AA64
the following new airworthiness contact Michael Richardson-Bach, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
directive (AD):
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Company Airplanes
2016–23–04 BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– AGENCY: Federal Aviation
KG (formerly BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co
KG, Bombardier-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG, 238–7747; fax: 781–238–7199; email: Administration (FAA), DOT.
and Bombardier-Rotax GmbH): michael.richardson-bach@faa.gov.
ACTION: Final rule.
Amendment 39–18711; Docket No. (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
FAA–2016–9103; Directorate Identifier Safety Agency AD 2016–0144, dated July 19, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
2016–NE–18–AD. 2016 (corrected July 25, 2016), for more airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
information. You may examine the MCAI in Boeing Company Model 737–600, –700,
(a) Effective Date
the AD docket on the Internet at http:// –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER series
This AD is effective December 7, 2016. www.regulations.gov by searching for and airplanes. This AD was prompted by an
(b) Affected ADs locating it in Docket No. FAA–2016–9103. evaluation by the design approval
None. (h) Material Incorporated by Reference holder (DAH) indicating that lap splices
(c) Applicability (1) The Director of the Federal Register for certain stringers are subject to
approved the incorporation by reference widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This
This AD applies to BRP-Powertrain GmbH AD requires repetitive inspections for
& Co KG Rotax model 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 (IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR cracking in the lower fastener row of the
F4, 912 S2, 912 S3, and 912 S4 engines, and
Rotax 914 F2, 914 F3, and 914 F4 engines part 51. lap splices of certain stringers, and
with: (2) You must use this service information repair if necessary. We are issuing this
(1) Engine serial numbers (S/Ns) listed in as applicable to do the actions required by AD to address the unsafe condition on
Planning Information, Paragraph 1, Criterion this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. these products.
A, of BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Alert (i) BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Alert DATES: This AD is effective December
Service Bulletin (ASB) ASB–912–069R1/ Service Bulletin ASB–912–069R1/ASB–914– 27, 2016.
ASB–914–051R1 (one document), Revision 1, 051R1 (one document), Revision 1, dated July The Director of the Federal Register
dated July 22, 2016.
22, 2016. approved the incorporation by reference
(2) Carburetor part numbers (P/Ns) and S/
Ns listed in Planning Information, Paragraph
(ii) Reserved. of a certain publication listed in this AD
1, Criterion B, of BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co (3) For BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG as of December 27, 2016.
KG ASB ASB–912–069R1/ASB–914–051R1 service information identified in this AD, ADDRESSES: For service information
(one document), Revision 1, dated July 22, contact BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG, identified in this final rule, contact
2016; or Rotaxstrasse 1, A–4623 Gunskirchen, Austria; Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
(3) Carburetor floats, P/N 861185, that do phone: +43 7246 6010; fax: +43 7246 601 Attention: Contractual & Data Services
not have 3 dots molded on the surface, and 9130; email: airworthiness@brp.com; (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
installed after May 9, 2016. Internet: http://www.FLYROTAX.com.
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
(4) You may view this service information
(d) Reason telephone 562–797–1717; Internet
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
This AD was prompted by a report of a https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
quality escape in the manufacturing of the may view this referenced service
information on the availability of this
affected carburetor floats. We are issuing this information at the FAA, Transport
AD to prevent failure of the carburetor float, material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown, and (5) You may view this service information
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
loss of the airplane. at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at the
(e) Actions and Compliance the availability of this material at NARA, call
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
Comply with this AD within the 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
available on the Internet at http://
compliance times specified, unless already www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for
done. locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(1) Within 25 flight hours (FHs) or 30 days 5034.
after the effective date of this AD, replace any Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
affected carburetor float with a float that is November 7, 2016. Examining the AD Docket
eligible for installation in accordance with Ann C. Mollica, You may examine the AD docket on
the Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph Acting Directorate Manager, Engine & the Internet at http://
3, of BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Rotax www.regulations.gov by searching for
Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
ASB ASB–912–069R1/ASB–914–051R1 (one and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Service.
document), Revision 1, dated July 22, 2016.
(2) After the effective date of this AD, do [FR Doc. 2016–27922 Filed 11–21–16; 8:45 am] 5034; or in person at the Docket
not install on any engine a carburetor float, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
P/N 861185, delivered between May 8, 2016, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
and July 17, 2016, that does not have 3 dots except Federal holidays. The AD docket
molded into the surface. If the delivery date contains this AD, the regulatory
is not documented, do not install the part. evaluation, any comments received, and
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We infer that SWA is asking if the AD. We have also added a new burden on any operator or increase the
Boeing ODA can issue a global AMOC paragraph (h) to this AD to provide scope of this AD.
for the referenced repair. The Boeing credit for actions done prior to the
ODA does not have that authority. We effective date of this AD using Boeing Related Service Information Under 1
have not received any information from Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1352, CFR Part 51
Boeing that defines such a repair that dated October 2, 2015. We have We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
would be considered for a global redesignated subsequent paragraphs Bulletin 737–53A1352, Revision 1,
AMOC. If Boeing provides supporting accordingly. dated March 10, 2016. The service
data, we will evaluate the data to information describes procedures for
determine if that repair and any Conclusion
low frequency eddy current inspections
associated inspections provide an We reviewed the relevant data,
and repair for cracking in the lower
acceptable level of safety. We have not considered the comments received, and
fastener row of the S–14L and S–14R lap
changed this AD in this regard. determined that air safety and the
splices. This service information is
public interest require adopting this AD
Change to This AD reasonably available because the
with the changes described previously
We have reviewed Boeing Alert interested parties have access to it
and minor editorial changes. We have
Service Bulletin 737–53A1352, Revision through their normal course of business
determined that these minor changes:
1, dated March 10, 2016, and there are • Are consistent with the intent that or by the means identified in the
no substantial changes. Therefore, we ADDRESSES section.
was proposed in the NPRM for
have included Boeing Alert Service correcting the unsafe condition; and Costs of Compliance
Bulletin 737–53A1352, Revision 1, • Do not add any additional burden
dated March 10, 2016, as the upon the public than was already We estimate that this AD affects 1,513
appropriate source of service proposed in the NPRM. airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
information for accomplishing in the We also determined that these the following costs to comply with this
actions required by paragraph (g) of this changes will not increase the economic AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost on U.S. operators
product
Inspection for Group 1 airplanes 84 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 $7,140 per inspection $10,502,940 per inspec-
(1,471 airplanes). $7,140 per inspection cycle. cycle. tion cycle.
Inspection for Group 2 airplanes 65 work-hours × $85 per hour = 0 $5,525 per inspection $232,050 per inspection
(42 airplanes). $5,525 per inspection cycle. cycle. cycle.
We have received no definitive data 13132. This AD will not have a PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
that enables us to provide cost estimates substantial direct effect on the States, on DIRECTIVES
for the on-condition actions specified in the relationship between the national
this AD. government and the States, or on the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
distribution of power and continues to read as follows:
Authority for This Rulemaking
responsibilities among the various Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Title 49 of the United States Code levels of government.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue For the reasons discussed above, I § 39.13 [Amended]
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, certify that this AD: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
section 106, describes the authority of (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the following new airworthiness
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: action’’ under Executive Order 12866, directive (AD):
Aviation Programs, describes in more
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 2016–22–13 The Boeing Company:
detail the scope of the Agency’s
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Amendment 39–18702; Docket No.
authority. FAA–2016–5034; Directorate Identifier
We are issuing this rulemaking under (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
2015–NM–172–AD.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: in Alaska, and (a) Effective Date
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (4) Will not have a significant This AD is effective December 27, 2016.
section, Congress charges the FAA with economic impact, positive or negative, (b) Affected ADs
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory None.
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures Flexibility Act. (c) Applicability
the Administrator finds necessary for List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (1) This AD applies to all The Boeing
safety in air commerce. This regulation Company Model 737–600, –700, –700C,
is within the scope of that authority Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation –800, –900, and –900ER series airplanes,
because it addresses an unsafe condition safety, Incorporation by reference, certificated in any category.
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Safety. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type
that is likely to exist or develop on
Certificate (STC) ST00830SE (http://
products identified in this rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_
action. Library/rgSTC.nsf/0/38B606833BBD98B386
Accordingly, under the authority 257FAA00602538?OpenDocument&Highlight
Regulatory Findings delegated to me by the Administrator, =st00830se) does not affect the ability to
This AD will not have federalism the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as accomplish the actions required by this AD.
implications under Executive Order follows: Therefore, for airplanes on which STC
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ST00830SE is installed, a ‘‘change in modification, or alteration required by this Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
product’’ alternative method of compliance AD if it is approved by the Boeing 21, 2016.
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to Commercial Airplanes Organization Michael Kaszycki,
comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
39.17. been authorized by the Manager, Seattle Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(d) Subject ACO, to make those findings. To be
[FR Doc. 2016–26621 Filed 11–21–16; 8:45 am]
approved, the repair method, modification
Air Transport Association (ATA) of deviation, or alteration deviation must meet BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
America Code 53, Fuselage. the certification basis of the airplane, and the
(e) Unsafe Condition approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) For service information that contains DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by
the design approval holder (DAH) indicating steps that are labeled as Required for
Compliance (RC), the provisions of Federal Aviation Administration
that the stringer (S)–14L and S–14R lap
splices are subject to widespread fatigue paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD
damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to apply. 14 CFR Part 39
detect and correct widespread cracking in the (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3820; Directorate
S–14L and S–14R lap splices that could substeps under an RC step and any figures Identifier 2014–SW–024–AD; Amendment
rapidly link up and result in possible rapid identified in an RC step, must be done to 39–18716; AD 2016–23–09]
decompression and reduced structural comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
integrity of the airplane. labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC RIN 2120–AA64
requirement is removed from that step or
(f) Compliance
substep. An AMOC is required for any Airworthiness Directives; Various
Comply with this AD within the deviations to RC steps, including substeps Restricted Category Helicopters
compliance times specified, unless already and identified figures.
done. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(g) Repetitive Inspections deviated from using accepted methods in Administration (FAA), DOT.
At the applicable compliance time accordance with the operator’s maintenance ACTION: Final rule.
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of or inspection program without obtaining
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1352, approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016, do a low including substeps and identified figures, can airworthiness directive (AD) for various
frequency eddy current inspection for still be done as specified, and the airplane restricted category helicopters. This AD
cracking of the lower fastener row of S–14L can be put back in an airworthy condition. requires cleaning and visually
and S–14R lap splices, in accordance with (j) Related Information inspecting certain main rotor (M/R)
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing blades and, depending on the outcome
Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1352, For more information about this AD,
contact Gaetano Settineri, Aerospace
of the inspections, repairing or replacing
Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016. Repeat the
inspection thereafter at the applicable times Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, the M/R blades. This AD was prompted
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., by a report of an M/R blade with
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1352, Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917– multiple fatigue cracks around the blade
Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016. If any 6577; fax: 425–917–6590; email: retention bolt hole. The actions are
cracking is found, before further flight, repair gaetano.settineri@faa.gov. intended to detect a crack in the M/R
using a method approved in accordance with blade, and prevent failure of the M/R
the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
blade and subsequent loss of helicopter
this AD. (1) The Director of the Federal Register control.
approved the incorporation by reference
(h) Credit for Previous Actions DATES: This AD is effective December
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
This paragraph provides credit for the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 27, 2016.
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, part 51. ADDRESSES: For service information
if those actions were performed before the (2) You must use this service information identified in this final rule, contact Bell
effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert as applicable to do the actions required by
Service Bulletin 737–53A1352, dated October
Helicopter Textron, Inc., P.O. Box 482,
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Fort Worth, TX 76101; telephone (817)
2, 2015. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– 280–3391; fax (817) 280–6466; or at
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance 53A1352, Revision 1, dated March 10, 2016.
http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/.
(AMOCs) (ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
You may review a copy of the
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft referenced service information at the
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX
send your request to your principal inspector telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// 76177.
or local Flight Standards District Office, as www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information Examining the AD Docket
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, You may examine the AD docket on
attention of the person identified in 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For the Internet at http://
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be information on the availability of this www.regulations.gov by searching for
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
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Requests@faa.gov. (5) You may view this service information
3820; or in person at the Docket
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Administration (NARA). For information on p.m., Monday through Friday, except
of the local flight standards district office/ the availability of this material at NARA, call Federal holidays. The AD docket
certificate holding district office. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// contains this AD, the economic
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- evaluation, any comments received, and
level of safety may be used for any repair, locations.html. other information. The street address for
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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 27, 2016. | |
| Contact | Gaetano Settineri, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6577; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 83657 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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