82 FR 11132 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 33 (February 21, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 33 (February 21, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 33 (Tuesday, February 21, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11132-11134] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-01825] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6426; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-023-AD; Amendment 39-18791; AD 2017-02-12] 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 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of intergranular cracks on the front spar chord lugs of the outboard horizontal stabilizer. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the front spar chord lugs and lug bores of the horizontal stabilizer, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective March 28, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 28, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone: 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax: 206-766-5680; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 6426. 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- 6426; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5313; fax: 562-627-5210; 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 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 10, 2016 (81 FR 28774) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of intergranular cracks on the front spar chord lugs of the outboard horizontal stabilizer. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections of the front spar chord lugs and lug bores of the horizontal stabilizer, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the front spar chord lugs of the horizontal stabilizer. Such cracking could cause stabilizer instability, adversely affect controllability of the airplane, and adversely affect the 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 had no objection to the NPRM. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing Supplemental Type [[Page 11133]] Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions specified in the proposed AD. We concur with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of the proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) and added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC ST01219SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE 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 All Nippon Airways (ANA) requested that we revise paragraph (i) of the proposed AD to provide a grace period of 27 months after the effective date of the AD in which to accomplish the initial inspection on horizontal stabilizers, including replacement horizontal stabilizers. ANA stated that these revisions would reduce the burden on operators. ANA proposed new, complex language for paragraph (i) of the proposed AD that would incorporate their proposal. We partially agree. We agree that the 27-month after the effective date of this AD grace period applies to replacement horizontal stabilizers. However, we do not agree to add a grace period of 27 months to paragraph (i) of this AD or to incorporate ANA's proposed language. We have revised paragraph (i) of this AD to clarify the provisions to address ANA's concern and to align more closely with the language used in similar ADs. The compliance time in paragraph (g) of this AD applies to all horizontal stabilizers, including those installed after the effective date of this AD. Because the unsafe condition is related to corrosion, the compliance times in this AD are measured in months. Therefore, time accumulated on a horizontal stabilizer on and off an airplane applies to the initial compliance time and the repetitive inspection interval. A horizontal stabilizer that is off the airplane when the next inspection is due is not required to be inspected until it is ready to be installed on the airplane. 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 737-55A1092, dated August 7, 2015. The service information describes procedures for inspections for corrosion and cracking of the front spar chord lugs of the horizontal stabilizer, and inspections for corrosion of the lug bores. 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 346 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections.............. 14 work-hours x $85 per $0 $1,190 per $411,740 per hour = $1,190 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): [[Page 11134]] 2017-02-12 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18791; Docket No. FAA- 2016-6426; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-023-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective March 28, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-300, - 400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/ rgstc.nsf/0/ebd1cec7b301293e86257cb30045557a/$FILE/ST01219SE.pdf) does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE 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 55, Stabilizers. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of intergranular cracks on the front spar chord lugs of the outboard horizontal stabilizer. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the front spar chord lugs of the horizontal stabilizer. Such cracking could cause stabilizer instability, adversely affect controllability of the airplane, and adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections and Repairs Within 27 months after the effective date of this AD: Do the actions required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, and do all applicable repairs, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-55A1092, dated August 7, 2015, except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable repairs before further flight. Repeat the inspections specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD thereafter at the applicable intervals specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-55A1092, dated August 7, 2015. (1) Do a detailed inspection for corrosion and an ultrasonic inspection for cracking of the front spar chord lugs of the left and right horizontal stabilizers. (2) Do a detailed inspection for corrosion of the lug bores of the front spar chord of the left and right horizontal stabilizers. (h) Service Information Exception Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-55A1092, dated August 7, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for appropriate action, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance): Before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (i) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD: A horizontal stabilizer may be installed on any airplane, provided all applicable actions required by the introductory text of paragraph (g) and paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD are done within the compliance times specified in the introductory text of paragraph (g) of this AD, and in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-55A1092, dated August 7, 2015, except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5313; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-55A1092, dated August 7, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone: 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax: 206-766-5680; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this 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 January 17, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-01825 Filed 2-17-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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dates by 60 days and extending the Dated: February 8, 2017. www.regulations.gov by searching for
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The January 6, 2017 rule amends the BILLING CODE 3410–30–P
contains this AD, the regulatory
SNAP regulations to: Exclude military
evaluation, any comments received, and
combat pay from the income of SNAP
households; raise the minimum other information. The address for the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
standard deduction and the minimum
benefit for small households; eliminate Docket Management Facility, U.S.
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inflation; exclude retirement and Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
education accounts from countable [Docket No. FAA–2016–6426; Directorate New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
resources; clarify reporting requirements Identifier 2016–NM–023–AD; Amendment DC 20590.
under simplified reporting; permit 39–18791; AD 2017–02–12] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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E&T funds to provide job retention AGENCY: Federal Aviation 562–627–5313; fax: 562–627–5210;
services; and update requirements Administration (FAA), DOT. email: Payman.Soltani@faa.gov.
regarding the E&T funding cycle. These ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
provisions are intended to more
accurately reflect needs, reduce barriers SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Discussion
to participation, and improve efficiency airworthiness directive (AD) for all The We issued a notice of proposed
in the administration of the program. Boeing Company Model 737–300, –400, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
This rule also replaces outdated and –500 series airplanes. This AD was part 39 by adding an AD that would
language in SNAP certification prompted by reports of intergranular apply to all The Boeing Company Model
regulations with the new program name cracks on the front spar chord lugs of 737–300, –400, and –500 series
and updates procedures for accessing the outboard horizontal stabilizer. This airplanes. The NPRM published in the
SNAP benefits in drug and alcohol AD requires repetitive inspections of the Federal Register on May 10, 2016 (81
treatment centers and group living front spar chord lugs and lug bores of FR 28774) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM
arrangements with use of electronic the horizontal stabilizer, and repair if was prompted by reports of
benefit transfer (EBT) cards. This rule necessary. We are issuing this AD to intergranular cracks on the front spar
provides States with regulatory options address the unsafe condition on these chord lugs of the outboard horizontal
for conducting telephone interviews in products. stabilizer. The NPRM proposed to
lieu of face-to-face interviews and for require repetitive inspections of the
DATES: This AD is effective March 28,
averaging student work hours. front spar chord lugs and lug bores of
Finally, the Department issued a 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register the horizontal stabilizer, and repair if
portion of the rule as an interim final necessary. We are issuing this AD to
rule (with a request for additional approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD detect and correct cracking of the front
comment) that will require that drug spar chord lugs of the horizontal
and alcohol treatment and group living as of March 28, 2017.
stabilizer. Such cracking could cause
arrangements (GLA) centers to: Submit ADDRESSES: For service information
stabilizer instability, adversely affect
completed change report forms to the identified in this final rule, contact controllability of the airplane, and
State agency when a resident leaves the Boeing Commercial Airplanes, adversely affect the structural integrity
center; notify the State agency within 5 Attention: Data & Services Management, of the airplane.
days when the center is not able to P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA
provide the resident with their EBT card 98124–2207; telephone: 206–544–5000, Comments
at departure; and return EBT cards to extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680; We gave the public the opportunity to
residents with pro-rated benefits based Internet: https:// participate in developing this AD. The
up on the date of their departure. www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view following presents the comments
To the extent that 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A) this referenced service information at received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
applies to this action, it is exempt from the FAA, Transport Airplane response to each comment.
notice and comment rulemaking for Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
good cause and for reasons cited above, Renton, WA. For information on the Support for the NPRM
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FNS finds that notice and solicitation of availability of this material at the FAA, Boeing had no objection to the NPRM.
comment regarding the brief extension call 425–227–1221. It is also available
of the effective dates and comment on the Internet at http:// Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
period are impracticable, unnecessary, www.regulations.gov by searching for of the Proposed Actions
or contrary to the public interest and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B). FNS 6426. accomplishing Supplemental Type
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Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not horizontal stabilizers. However, we do • Are consistent with the intent that
affect the ability to accomplish the not agree to add a grace period of 27 was proposed in the NPRM for
actions specified in the proposed AD. months to paragraph (i) of this AD or to correcting the unsafe condition; and
We concur with the commenter. We incorporate ANA’s proposed language. • Do not add any additional burden
have redesignated paragraph (c) of the We have revised paragraph (i) of this AD upon the public than was already
proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) and to clarify the provisions to address proposed in the NPRM.
added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to ANA’s concern and to align more
state that installation of STC ST01219SE closely with the language used in We also determined that these
does not affect the ability to accomplish similar ADs. changes will not increase the economic
the actions required by this AD. The compliance time in paragraph (g) burden on any operator or increase the
Therefore, for airplanes on which STC of this AD applies to all horizontal scope of this AD.
ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change in stabilizers, including those installed Related Service Information Under
product’’ alternative method of after the effective date of this AD. 1 CFR Part 51
compliance (AMOC) approval request is Because the unsafe condition is related
not necessary to comply with the to corrosion, the compliance times in We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. this AD are measured in months. Bulletin 737–55A1092, dated August 7,
Therefore, time accumulated on a 2015. The service information describes
Request To Revise Compliance Time
horizontal stabilizer on and off an procedures for inspections for corrosion
All Nippon Airways (ANA) requested airplane applies to the initial and cracking of the front spar chord lugs
that we revise paragraph (i) of the compliance time and the repetitive of the horizontal stabilizer, and
proposed AD to provide a grace period inspection interval. A horizontal inspections for corrosion of the lug
of 27 months after the effective date of stabilizer that is off the airplane when bores. This service information is
the AD in which to accomplish the the next inspection is due is not reasonably available because the
initial inspection on horizontal required to be inspected until it is ready interested parties have access to it
stabilizers, including replacement to be installed on the airplane. through their normal course of business
horizontal stabilizers. ANA stated that or by the means identified in the
these revisions would reduce the Conclusion
ADDRESSES section.
burden on operators. ANA proposed We reviewed the relevant data,
new, complex language for paragraph (i) considered the comments received, and Costs of Compliance
of the proposed AD that would determined that air safety and the
incorporate their proposal. public interest require adopting this AD We estimate that this AD affects 346
We partially agree. We agree that the with the changes described previously airplanes of U.S. registry.
27-month after the effective date of this and minor editorial changes. We have We estimate the following costs to
AD grace period applies to replacement determined that these minor changes: comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspections ........ 14 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,190 per inspec- $0 $1,190 per inspection $411,740 per inspection
tion cycle. cycle. cycle
We have received no definitive data that is likely to exist or develop on under the criteria of the Regulatory
that would enable us to provide cost products identified in this rulemaking Flexibility Act.
estimates for the on-condition actions action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
specified in this AD.
Regulatory Findings
Authority for This Rulemaking Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
This AD will not have federalism safety, Incorporation by reference,
Title 49 of the United States Code implications under Executive Order Safety.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 13132. This AD will not have a
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, substantial direct effect on the States, on Adoption of the Amendment
section 106, describes the authority of the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the Accordingly, under the authority
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
distribution of power and delegated to me by the Administrator,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
responsibilities among the various the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
detail the scope of the Agency’s
levels of government. follows:
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under For the reasons discussed above, I PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
the authority described in Subtitle VII, certify that this AD: DIRECTIVES
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that action’’ under Executive Order 12866, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
section, Congress charges the FAA with (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under continues to read as follows:
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
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air commerce by prescribing regulations (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
for practices, methods, and procedures (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation § 39.13 [Amended]
the Administrator finds necessary for in Alaska, and
safety in air commerce. This regulation (4) Will not have a significant ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
is within the scope of that authority economic impact, positive or negative, the following new airworthiness
because it addresses an unsafe condition on a substantial number of small entities directive (AD):
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2017–02–12 The Boeing Company: Compliance): Before further flight, repair Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
Amendment 39–18791; Docket No. using a method approved in accordance with Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
FAA–2016–6426; Directorate Identifier the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
2016–NM–023–AD. this AD. 5313; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
Payman.Soltani@faa.gov.
(a) Effective Date (i) Parts Installation Limitation
This AD is effective March 28, 2017. As of the effective date of this AD: A (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
horizontal stabilizer may be installed on any (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(b) Affected ADs airplane, provided all applicable actions approved the incorporation by reference
None. required by the introductory text of (IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph (g) and paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(c) Applicability of this AD are done within the compliance part 51.
(1) This AD applies to all The Boeing times specified in the introductory text of (2) You must use this service information
Company Model 737–300, –400, and –500 paragraph (g) of this AD, and in accordance as applicable to do the actions required by
series airplanes, certificated in any category. with the Accomplishment Instructions of this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–55A1092, (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http:// dated August 7, 2015, except as required by 55A1092, dated August 7, 2015.
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_ paragraph (h) of this AD. (ii) Reserved.
Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ (3) For Boeing service information
ebd1cec7b301293e86257cb30045557a/$FILE/ (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) identified in this AD, contact Boeing
ST01219SE.pdf) does not affect the ability to Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data &
accomplish the actions required by this AD. (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC
Therefore, for airplanes on which STC Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone:
ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change in authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–
product’’ alternative method of compliance requested using the procedures found in 14 5680; Internet: https://
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, www.myboeingfleet.com.
comply with the requirements of 14 CFR send your request to your principal inspector (4) You may view this service information
39.17. or local Flight Standards District Office, as
at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
appropriate. If sending information directly
(d) Subject Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of information on the availability of this
attention of the person identified in
America Code 55, Stabilizers. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be
(5) You may view this service information
(e) Unsafe Condition emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-ACO-AMOC-
that is incorporated by reference at the
Requests@faa.gov.
This AD was prompted by reports of National Archives and Records
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
intergranular cracks on the front spar chord Administration (NARA). For information on
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
lugs of the outboard horizontal stabilizer. We the availability of this material at NARA, call
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
are issuing this AD to detect and correct of the local flight standards district office/ 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
cracking of the front spar chord lugs of the certificate holding district office. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
horizontal stabilizer. Such cracking could (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable locations.html.
cause stabilizer instability, adversely affect level of safety may be used for any repair, Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
controllability of the airplane, and adversely modification, or alteration required by this 17, 2017.
affect the structural integrity of the airplane. AD if it is approved by the Boeing Michael Kaszycki,
(f) Compliance Commercial Airplanes Organization
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
Comply with this AD within the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
compliance times specified, unless already ACO, to make those findings. To be [FR Doc. 2017–01825 Filed 2–17–17; 8:45 am]
done. approved, the repair method, modification BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(g) Repetitive Inspections and Repairs deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
Within 27 months after the effective date approval must specifically refer to this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
of this AD: Do the actions required by (4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, and this AD: For service information that Federal Aviation Administration
do all applicable repairs, in accordance with contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii)
Alert Service Bulletin 737–55A1092, dated of this AD apply.
14 CFR Part 39
August 7, 2015, except as required by (i) The steps labeled as RC, including [Docket No. FAA–2016–9066; Directorate
paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable substeps under an RC step and any figures Identifier 2014–NM–113–AD; Amendment
repairs before further flight. Repeat the identified in an RC step, must be done to 39–18800; AD 2017–04–05]
inspections specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
(g)(2) of this AD thereafter at the applicable labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC RIN 2120–AA64
intervals specified in paragraph 1.E., requirement is removed from that step or
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service substep. An AMOC is required for any Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Bulletin 737–55A1092, dated August 7, 2015. deviations to RC steps, including substeps Airplanes
(1) Do a detailed inspection for corrosion and identified figures.
and an ultrasonic inspection for cracking of (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the front spar chord lugs of the left and right deviated from using accepted methods in Administration (FAA), Department of
horizontal stabilizers. accordance with the operator’s maintenance Transportation (DOT).
(2) Do a detailed inspection for corrosion or inspection program without obtaining ACTION: Final rule.
of the lug bores of the front spar chord of the approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with RULES
left and right horizontal stabilizers. including substeps and identified figures, can SUMMARY: We are superseding
still be done as specified, and the airplane Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–10–
(h) Service Information Exception
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– 17 for all Airbus Model A300 and A310
55A1092, dated August 7, 2015, specifies to (k) Related Information series airplanes, and Model A300 B4–
contact Boeing for appropriate action, and For more information about this AD, 600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
specifies that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for contact Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, airplanes, and Model C4–605R Variant F
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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 March 28, 2017. | |
| Contact | Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5313; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 11132 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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