81_FR_8858 81 FR 8823 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

81 FR 8823 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 35 (February 23, 2016)

Page Range8823-8825
FR Document2016-03562

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to include an airworthiness limitation for repetitive inspections of the web fastener holes in the overwing flex-tees. This AD was prompted by a report that certain web fastener holes in the overwing flex-tees at the wing-to- body interface might not have been deburred properly when manufactured. Fastener holes without the deburr chamfer applied can develop fatigue cracking. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the web fastener holes in the overwing flex-tees, which can weaken the primary wing structure so it cannot sustain limit load.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 35 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-3699; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-109-AD; 
Amendment 39-18402; AD 2016-04-08]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This AD requires revising the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to include an 
airworthiness limitation for repetitive inspections of the web fastener 
holes in the overwing flex-tees. This AD was prompted by a report that 
certain web fastener holes in the overwing flex-tees at the wing-to-
body interface might not have been deburred properly when manufactured. 
Fastener holes without the deburr chamfer applied can develop fatigue 
cracking. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the 
web fastener holes in the overwing flex-tees, which can weaken the 
primary wing structure so it cannot sustain limit load.

DATES: This AD is effective March 9, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 9, 
2016.
    We must receive comments on this AD by April 8, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact 
Boeing

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Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P. O. Box 
3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000, 
extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It 
is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-3699.

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-
3699; 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 street address for the Docket Office (phone: 
800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available 
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melanie Violette, Senior Aerospace 
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: 425-917-6422; fax: 425-917-6590; email: 
[email protected].

Discussion

    We received a report that certain web fastener holes in the 
overwing flex-tees at the wing-to-body interface might not have been 
deburred properly when manufactured. A deburr chamfer should have been 
applied to the fastener holes in the overwing flex-tees. Fastener holes 
without the deburr chamfer applied can develop fatigue cracking before 
the required supplemental structural fatigue inspections are scheduled 
to begin. Such fatigue cracking, if not corrected, could result in the 
primary wing structure being weakened so it cannot sustain limit load. 
We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these 
products.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing 787 Airworthiness Limitations--Line Number 
Specific, D011Z009-03-02, dated February 2015. The service information 
contains airworthiness limitation tasks pertaining to inspections for 
web fastener holes in the overwing flex-tees at the wing-to-body 
interface.
    This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as 
applicable, to include an airworthiness limitation for repetitive 
inspection of the web fastener holes in the overwing flex-tees.
    This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance 
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with 
these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have 
been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed 
by this AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions 
described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 
91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method 
of compliance according to paragraph (h) of this AD. The request should 
include a description of changes to the required actions that will 
ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    There are no products of this type currently registered in the 
United States. However, this rule is necessary to ensure that the 
described unsafe condition is addressed if any of these products are 
placed on the U.S. Register in the future. Therefore, we find that 
notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and 
that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 
30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public 
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2016-3699 and 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-109-AD at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will 
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 
AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 0 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Maintenance/inspection program          1 work-hour x $85 per                 $0             $85              $0
 revision.                               hour = $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

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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]

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

2016-04-08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18402; Docket No. FAA-
2016-3699; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-109-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective March 9, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes, certificated in any 
category, having line numbers 78 and 82.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report that certain web fastener holes 
in the overwing flex-tees at the wing-to-body interface might not 
have been deburred properly when manufactured. We are issuing this 
AD to detect and correct cracking in the web fastener holes in the 
overwing flex-tees, which can weaken the primary wing structure so 
it cannot sustain limit load.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Revision to Maintenance or Inspection Program

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the 
applicable inspection requirement identified in paragraphs (g)(1) 
and (g)(2) of this AD, as specified in Boeing 787 Airworthiness 
Limitations--Line Number Specific, D011Z009-03-02, dated February 
2015. The initial compliance time for the tasks is at the applicable 
time specified in Boeing 787 Airworthiness Limitations--Line Number 
Specific, D011Z009-03-02, dated February 2015.
    (1) For the airplane having line number 78: Principal Structural 
Element 57-10-06a_MRB9, ``Overwing Flex-Tee--Web Fastener Holes.''
    (2) For the airplane having line number 82: Principal Structural 
Element 57-10-06a_MRB10, ``Overwing Flex-Tee--Web Fastener Holes.''

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Settle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local 
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending 
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in paragraph (i) 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.

(i) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Melanie Violette, 
Senior Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle 
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6422; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected].

 (j) 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 787 Airworthiness Limitations--Line Number Specific, 
D011Z009-03-02, dated February 2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at 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 February 10, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                  Promotion and Economics Division,                       been estimated that there are                         DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                  Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA,                     approximately 170 domestic
                                                  1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room                      manufacturers and 70 importers who                    Federal Aviation Administration
                                                  1406–S, Stop 0244, Washington, DC                       will be eligible to vote in the
                                                  20250–0244, telephone: (202) 720–9915;                  referendum. It will take an average of 15             14 CFR Part 39
                                                  facsimile: (202) 205–2800; or contact                   minutes for each voter to read the voting             [Docket No. FAA–2016–3699; Directorate
                                                  Maureen Pello at (503) 632–8848 or via                  instructions and complete the                         Identifier 2015–NM–109–AD; Amendment
                                                  electronic mail: Maureen.Pello@                         referendum ballot.                                    39–18402; AD 2016–04–08]
                                                  ams.usda.gov.
                                                                                                          Referendum Order                                      RIN 2120–AA64
                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                  Maureen Pello, Marketing Specialist,                       Maureen Pello, Marketing Specialist,               Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
                                                  PED, SC, AMS, USDA, 1400                                and Heather Pichelman, Director, PED,                 Company Airplanes
                                                  Independence Avenue SW., Room                           SC, AMS, USDA, Stop 0244, Room
                                                  1406–S, Stop 0244, Washington, DC                                                                             AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                                                                          1406–S, 1400 Independence Avenue                      Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                  20250–0244; telephone: (202) 720–9915,                  SW., Washington, DC 20250–0244, are
                                                  (503) 632–8848 (direct line); facsimile:                                                                      ACTION: Final rule; request for
                                                                                                          designated as the referendum agents to                comments.
                                                  (202) 205–2800; or electronic mail:
                                                                                                          conduct this referendum. The
                                                  Maureen.Pello@ams.usda.gov.
                                                                                                          referendum procedures at 7 CFR                        SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new
                                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant
                                                                                                          1217.100 through 1217.108, which were                 airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                  to the Commodity Promotion, Research                                                                          The Boeing Company Model 787–8
                                                                                                          issued pursuant to the Act, shall be used
                                                  and Information Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C.                                                                         airplanes. This AD requires revising the
                                                                                                          to conduct the referendum.
                                                  7411–7425) (Act), it is hereby directed                                                                       maintenance or inspection program, as
                                                  that a referendum be conducted to                          The referendum agent will mail the
                                                                                                                                                                applicable, to include an airworthiness
                                                  ascertain whether continuance of the                    ballots to be cast in the referendum and
                                                                                                                                                                limitation for repetitive inspections of
                                                  Order (7 CFR part 1217) is favored by                   voting instructions to all known, eligible
                                                                                                                                                                the web fastener holes in the overwing
                                                  eligible domestic manufacturers and                     domestic manufacturers and importers
                                                                                                                                                                flex-tees. This AD was prompted by a
                                                  importers of softwood lumber. The                       prior to the first day of the voting                  report that certain web fastener holes in
                                                  Order is authorized under the Act.                      period. Persons who domestically                      the overwing flex-tees at the wing-to-
                                                     The representative period for                        manufactured and shipped or imported                  body interface might not have been
                                                  establishing voter eligibility for the                  15 million board feet or more of                      deburred properly when manufactured.
                                                  referendum shall be the period from                     softwood lumber during the                            Fastener holes without the deburr
                                                  January 1 through December 31, 2015.                    representative period, paid assessments               chamfer applied can develop fatigue
                                                  Persons who domestically manufactured                   during that period, and are currently                 cracking. We are issuing this AD to
                                                  and shipped or imported 15 million                      softwood lumber domestic                              detect and correct cracking in the web
                                                  board feet or more of softwood lumber                   manufacturers or importers subject to                 fastener holes in the overwing flex-tees,
                                                  during the representative period, paid
                                                                                                          assessment under the Order are eligible               which can weaken the primary wing
                                                  assessments during that period, and are
                                                                                                          to vote. Persons who received an                      structure so it cannot sustain limit load.
                                                  currently softwood lumber
                                                                                                          exemption from assessments during the                 DATES: This AD is effective March 9,
                                                  manufacturers or importers subject to
                                                  assessment under the Order are eligible                 entire representative period are                      2016.
                                                  to vote. Persons who received an                        ineligible to vote. Any eligible domestic                The Director of the Federal Register
                                                  exemption from assessments for the                      manufacturer or importer who does not                 approved the incorporation by reference
                                                  entire representative period are                        receive a ballot should contact the                   of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                                  ineligible to vote. The referendum will                 referendum agent no later than one                    as of March 9, 2016.
                                                  be conducted by mail ballot from                        week before the end of the voting                        We must receive comments on this
                                                  August 1 through 25, 2016.                              period. Ballots must be received by the               AD by April 8, 2016.
                                                     Section 518 of the Act authorizes                    referendum agent by 4:30 p.m. Eastern                 ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                                  continuance referenda. Under                            time, August 25, 2016, in order to be                 using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                  § 1217.81(b) of the Order, the U.S.                     counted.                                              11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                  Department of Agriculture (USDA) must                                                                         methods:
                                                  conduct a referendum 5 years after the                  List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1217                      • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                  program has been in effect to determine                   Administrative practice and                         http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                  whether persons subject to assessment                   procedure, Advertising, Consumer                      instructions for submitting comments.
                                                  favor continuance of the Order. The                                                                              • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                                                                          information, Marketing agreements,
                                                  program became effective in 2011.                                                                                • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                                                                          Promotion, Reporting and
                                                  USDA would continue the Order if                                                                              Transportation, Docket Operations,
                                                                                                          recordkeeping requirements, Softwood                  M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
                                                  continuance is favored by a majority of
                                                                                                          lumber.                                               Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
                                                  the domestic manufacturers and
                                                  importers voting in the referendum,                       Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7411–7425; 7 U.S.C.             Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
                                                  who also represent a majority of the                    7401.                                                    • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
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                                                  volume of softwood lumber represented                     Dated: February 18, 2016.                           Transportation, Docket Operations,
                                                  in the referendum.                                                                                            M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
                                                                                                          Elanor Starmer,
                                                     In accordance with the Paperwork                                                                           Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
                                                  Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.                        Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing          Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
                                                  chapter 35), the referendum ballot has                  Service.                                              between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
                                                  been approved by the Office of                          [FR Doc. 2016–03805 Filed 2–22–16; 8:45 am]           through Friday, except Federal holidays.
                                                  Management and Budget (OMB) and                         BILLING CODE 3410–02–P                                   For service information identified in
                                                  assigned OMB No. 0581–0093. It has                                                                            this final rule, contact Boeing


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                                                  Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data                   inspections are scheduled to begin.                   compliance according to paragraph (h)
                                                  & Services Management, P. O. Box 3707,                  Such fatigue cracking, if not corrected,              of this AD. The request should include
                                                  MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;                       could result in the primary wing                      a description of changes to the required
                                                  telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;                    structure being weakened so it cannot                 actions that will ensure the continued
                                                  fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://                     sustain limit load. We are issuing this               operational safety of the airplane.
                                                  www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view                     AD to correct the unsafe condition on
                                                                                                                                                                FAA’s Justification and Determination
                                                  this referenced service information at                  these products.
                                                                                                                                                                of the Effective Date
                                                  the FAA, Transport Airplane
                                                                                                          Related Service Information Under                        There are no products of this type
                                                  Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
                                                                                                          1 CFR Part 51                                         currently registered in the United States.
                                                  Renton, WA. For information on the
                                                  availability of this material at the FAA,                 We reviewed Boeing 787                              However, this rule is necessary to
                                                  call 425–227–1221. It is also available                 Airworthiness Limitations—Line                        ensure that the described unsafe
                                                  on the Internet at http://                              Number Specific, D011Z009–03–02,                      condition is addressed if any of these
                                                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                    dated February 2015. The service                      products are placed on the U.S. Register
                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                       information contains airworthiness                    in the future. Therefore, we find that
                                                  3699.                                                   limitation tasks pertaining to                        notice and opportunity for prior public
                                                                                                          inspections for web fastener holes in the             comment are unnecessary and that good
                                                  Examining the AD Docket                                 overwing flex-tees at the wing-to-body                cause exists for making this amendment
                                                    You may examine the AD docket on                      interface.                                            effective in less than 30 days.
                                                  the Internet at http://                                   This service information is reasonably
                                                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                                                                          Comments Invited
                                                                                                          available because the interested parties
                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                       have access to it through their normal                  This AD is a final rule that involves
                                                  3699; or in person at the Docket                        course of business or by the means                    requirements affecting flight safety and
                                                  Management Facility between 9 a.m.                      identified in the ADDRESSES section.                  was not preceded by notice and an
                                                  and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                                                                            opportunity for public comment.
                                                  except Federal holidays. The AD docket                  FAA’s Determination                                   However, we invite you to send any
                                                  contains this AD, the regulatory                          We are issuing this AD because we                   written data, views, or arguments about
                                                  evaluation, any comments received, and                  evaluated all the relevant information                this AD. Send your comments to an
                                                  other information. The street address for               and determined the unsafe condition                   address listed under the ADDRESSES
                                                  the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–                      described previously is likely to exist or            section. Include the docket number
                                                  5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.                      develop in other products of the same                 FAA–2016–3699 and Directorate
                                                  Comments will be available in the AD                    type design.                                          Identifier 2015–NM–109–AD at the
                                                  docket shortly after receipt.                                                                                 beginning of your comments. We
                                                                                                          AD Requirements
                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                                                                              specifically invite comments on the
                                                  Melanie Violette, Senior Aerospace                         This AD requires revising the                      overall regulatory, economic,
                                                  Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,                    maintenance or inspection program, as                 environmental, and energy aspects of
                                                  FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification                     applicable, to include an airworthiness               this AD. We will consider all comments
                                                  Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                     limitation for repetitive inspection of               received by the closing date and may
                                                  Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–                      the web fastener holes in the overwing                amend this AD because of those
                                                  917–6422; fax: 425–917–6590; email:                     flex-tees.                                            comments.
                                                  Melanie.Violette@faa.gov.                                  This AD requires revisions to certain                We will post all comments we
                                                                                                          operator maintenance documents to                     receive, without change, to http://
                                                  Discussion                                              include new actions (e.g., inspections).              www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                     We received a report that certain web                Compliance with these actions is                      personal information you provide. We
                                                  fastener holes in the overwing flex-tees                required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For                     will also post a report summarizing each
                                                  at the wing-to-body interface might not                 airplanes that have been previously                   substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                  have been deburred properly when                        modified, altered, or repaired in the                 about this AD.
                                                  manufactured. A deburr chamfer should                   areas addressed by this AD, the operator
                                                  have been applied to the fastener holes                 may not be able to accomplish the                     Costs of Compliance
                                                  in the overwing flex-tees. Fastener holes               actions described in the revisions. In                  We estimate that this AD affects 0
                                                  without the deburr chamfer applied can                  this situation, to comply with 14 CFR                 airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                  develop fatigue cracking before the                     91.403(c), the operator must request                    We estimate the following costs to
                                                  required supplemental structural fatigue                approval for an alternative method of                 comply with this AD:

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

                                                  Maintenance/inspection program revision ......         1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................                  $0          $85             $0
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                                                  Authority for This Rulemaking                           Aviation Programs’’ describes in more                 section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                                                                          detail the scope of the Agency’s                      promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                    Title 49 of the United States Code                    authority.                                            air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                  specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                     We are issuing this rulemaking under               for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                  rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                   the authority described in Subtitle VII,              the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                  section 106, describes the authority of                 Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                   safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                  the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                  ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that


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                                                  is within the scope of that authority                   (e) Unsafe Condition                                  Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,
                                                  because it addresses an unsafe condition                   This AD was prompted by a report that              FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
                                                  that is likely to exist or develop on                   certain web fastener holes in the overwing            Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–
                                                                                                          flex-tees at the wing-to-body interface might         6422; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
                                                  products identified in this rulemaking
                                                                                                          not have been deburred properly when                  Melanie.Violette@faa.gov.
                                                  action.
                                                                                                          manufactured. We are issuing this AD to               (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                  Regulatory Findings                                     detect and correct cracking in the web
                                                                                                          fastener holes in the overwing flex-tees,                (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                                    This AD will not have federalism                                                                            approved the incorporation by reference
                                                                                                          which can weaken the primary wing
                                                  implications under Executive Order                                                                            (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                                                                                          structure so it cannot sustain limit load.
                                                  13132. This AD will not have a                                                                                paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                                  substantial direct effect on the States, on             (f) Compliance                                        part 51.
                                                  the relationship between the national                      Comply with this AD within the                        (2) You must use this service information
                                                  government and the States, or on the                    compliance times specified, unless already            as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                                                                          done.                                                 this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
                                                  distribution of power and                                                                                        (i) Boeing 787 Airworthiness Limitations—
                                                  responsibilities among the various                      (g) Revision to Maintenance or Inspection             Line Number Specific, D011Z009–03–02,
                                                  levels of government.                                   Program                                               dated February 2015.
                                                    For the reasons discussed above, I                                                                             (ii) Reserved.
                                                                                                             Within 30 days after the effective date of
                                                  certify that this AD:                                   this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection            (3) For service information identified in
                                                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                 program, as applicable, to incorporate the            this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
                                                  action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                   applicable inspection requirement identified          Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
                                                    (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as        Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
                                                  DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                  specified in Boeing 787 Airworthiness                 Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
                                                  (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),                       Limitations—Line Number Specific,                     544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
                                                    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               D011Z009–03–02, dated February 2015. The              Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
                                                  in Alaska, and                                          initial compliance time for the tasks is at the          (4) You may view this service information
                                                    (4) Will not have a significant                       applicable time specified in Boeing 787               at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
                                                                                                          Airworthiness Limitations—Line Number                 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                                  economic impact, positive or negative,                                                                        information on the availability of this
                                                  on a substantial number of small entities               Specific, D011Z009–03–02, dated February
                                                                                                          2015.                                                 material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                  under the criteria of the Regulatory                                                                             (5) You may view this service information
                                                                                                             (1) For the airplane having line number 78:
                                                  Flexibility Act.                                        Principal Structural Element 57–10–06a_               that is incorporated by reference at the
                                                                                                          MRB9, ‘‘Overwing Flex-Tee—Web Fastener                National Archives and Records
                                                  List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                                                                            Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                                                                          Holes.’’
                                                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                   (2) For the airplane having line number 82:        the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                  safety, Incorporation by reference,                     Principal Structural Element 57–10–06a_               202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                  Safety.                                                 MRB10, ‘‘Overwing Flex-Tee—Web Fastener               www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                                                                          Holes.’’                                              locations.html.
                                                  Adoption of the Amendment
                                                                                                          (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
                                                    Accordingly, under the authority                                                                            10, 2016.
                                                                                                          (AMOCs)
                                                  delegated to me by the Administrator,                                                                         Michael Kaszycki,
                                                  the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                           (1) The Manager, Settle Aircraft
                                                                                                          Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the              Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                                  follows:                                                                                                      Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                          authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
                                                                                                          requested using the procedures found in 14            [FR Doc. 2016–03562 Filed 2–22–16; 8:45 am]
                                                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                                                                          CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,           BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                  DIRECTIVES                                              send your request to your principal inspector
                                                                                                          or local Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                                                                          appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                  continues to read as follows:                           to the manager of the ACO, send it to the             DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
                                                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          attention of the person identified in
                                                                                                          paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be          Bureau of Industry and Security
                                                  § 39.13   [Amended]                                     emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
                                                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   Requests@faa.gov.                                     15 CFR Part 744
                                                  the following new airworthiness                            (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                [Docket No. 151209999–5999–01]
                                                  directive (AD):                                         notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                                                                                          or lacking a principal inspector, the manager         RIN 0694—AG81
                                                  2016–04–08 The Boeing Company:                          of the local flight standards district office/
                                                      Amendment 39–18402; Docket No.                      certificate holding district office.                  Addition of Certain Persons and
                                                      FAA–2016–3699; Directorate Identifier                  (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
                                                      2015–NM–109–AD.
                                                                                                                                                                Modification of Certain Entries to the
                                                                                                          level of safety may be used for any repair,           Entity List; and Removal of Certain
                                                  (a) Effective Date                                      modification, or alteration required by this          Persons From the Entity List
                                                    This AD is effective March 9, 2016.                   AD if it is approved by the Boeing
                                                                                                          Commercial Airplanes Organization                     AGENCY:  Bureau of Industry and
                                                  (b) Affected ADs                                        Designation Authorization (ODA) that has              Security, Commerce.
                                                    None.                                                 been authorized by the Manager, Seattle               ACTION: Final rule.
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                                                                                                          ACO, to make those findings. To be
                                                  (c) Applicability                                       approved, the repair method, modification             SUMMARY:   This rule amends the Export
                                                     The Boeing Company Model 787–8                       deviation, or alteration deviation must meet          Administration Regulations (EAR) by
                                                  airplanes, certificated in any category, having         the certification basis of the airplane, and the
                                                                                                                                                                adding eight persons under eight entries
                                                  line numbers 78 and 82.                                 approval must specifically refer to this AD.
                                                                                                                                                                to the Entity List. The eight persons who
                                                  (d) Subject                                             (i) Related Information                               are added to the Entity List have been
                                                    Air Transport Association (ATA) of                       For more information about this AD,                determined by the U.S. Government to
                                                  America Code 57, Wings.                                 contact Melanie Violette, Senior Aerospace            be acting contrary to the national


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Document Created: 2018-02-02 14:33:04
Document Modified: 2018-02-02 14:33:04
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD is effective March 9, 2016.
ContactMelanie Violette, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6422; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 8823 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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