82 FR 12303 - Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 40 (March 2, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 40 (March 2, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-03996 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 40 (Thursday, March 2, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 12303-12305] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-03996] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0126; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-211-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of frame web cracking at certain locations. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections in certain locations of the frame web, and corrective action if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 17, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0126. 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-2017- 0126; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gaetano Settineri, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6577; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0126; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-211-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We have received reports of frame web cracking at the station (STA) 344 system penetration holes between stringer S-22L and stringer S-24L. There were 11 reports of cracking on airplanes having accumulated between 25,713 and 68,093 total flight cycles and between 55,058 and 76,358 total flight hours. Crack lengths ranged from 0.78 inch to 1.57 inches. Frame cracking is the result of fatigue caused by cyclic pressurization of the fuselage. Undetected cracks can grow until the frames sever. Ultimately, multiple adjacent frames could be severed, or a severed frame could exist near cracks in [[Page 12304]] the chem-milled fuselage skin. This condition, if not corrected, could result in uncontrolled decompression of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1354, dated December 2, 2016. The service information describes procedures for repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC), detailed, and general visual inspections in certain locations of the frame web. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously, except as discussed under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the Service Information.'' For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0126. The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this proposed AD. Corrective actions correct or address any condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1354, dated December 2, 2016, specifies to contact the manufacturer for certain instructions, but this proposed AD would require using repair methods, modification deviations, and alteration deviations in one of the following ways: In accordance with a method that we approve; or Using data that meet the certification basis of the airplane, and that have been approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) whom we have authorized to make those findings. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 82 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HFEC, detailed, and general 114 work-hours x $0 $9,690 per $794,580 per visual inspections. $85 per hour = inspection cycle. inspection cycle. $9,690 per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0126; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-211-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 17, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, - 200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737- 53A1354, dated December 2, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of frame web cracking at station (STA) 344 system [[Page 12305]] penetration holes between stringer S-22L and stringer S-24L. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such cracking, which could grow in size until frames sever. Multiple adjacent severed frames, or a severed frame near cracks in the chem-milled fuselage skin, could result in an uncontrolled decompression of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Group 1 Airplanes: Inspections and Corrective Actions For airplanes identified as Group 1 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1354, dated December 2, 2016: Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the left- and right-side fuselage frames, as specified in Parts 2 and 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1354, dated December 2, 2016, and do all applicable corrective actions, using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (h) Group 2 Airplanes: Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Actions For airplanes identified as Group 2 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1354, dated December 2, 2016: At the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1354, dated December 2, 2016, except as required by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Do the inspections specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757- 53A1354, dated December 2, 2016, except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A1354, dated December 2, 2016. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (1) Do high frequency eddy current (HFEC), detailed, and general visual inspections for cracking of the left side section 41 lower lobe frames, between STA 268.25 and STA 360. (2) Do detailed and general visual inspections for cracking of the right side section 41 lower lobe frames, between STA 268.25 and STA 360. (3) Do an HFEC inspection for cracking of the right side STA 312, STA 328, and STA 344, section 41 lower lobe frames. (i) Service Information Exceptions (1) Where paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1354, dated December 2, 2016, specifies a compliance time ``after the original date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1354, dated December 2, 2016, specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions, and specifies that action as Required for Compliance (RC), this AD requires repair before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Gaetano Settineri, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6577; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 21, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-03996 Filed 3-1-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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26, 2014; or Revision D, dated February 26, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
2016.
You may examine the AD docket on
Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http://
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this www.regulations.gov by searching for
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance [Docket No. FAA–2017–0126; Directorate 0126; or in person at the Docket
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Identifier 2016–NM–211–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170 FAA, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
AD, if requested using the procedures found contains this proposed AD, the
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing regulatory evaluation, any comments
39.19, send your request to your principal
Company Airplanes received, and other information. The
inspector or local Flight Standards District AGENCY: Federal Aviation street address for the Docket Office
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Administration (FAA), DOT. (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Program Manager, Continuing Operational available in the AD docket shortly after
(NPRM).
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart receipt.
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794– airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gaetano Settineri, Aerospace Engineer,
5531. Before using any approved AMOC, The Boeing Company Model 737–100, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
notify your appropriate principal inspector, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager series airplanes. This proposed AD was (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
of the local flight standards district office/ prompted by reports of frame web WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6577;
certificate holding district office. cracking at certain locations. This fax: 425–917–6590; email:
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any proposed AD would require repetitive gaetano.settineri@faa.gov.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective inspections in certain locations of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
frame web, and corrective action if
be accomplished using a method approved Comments Invited
necessary. We are proposing this AD to
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, We invite you to send any written
address the unsafe condition on these
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation relevant data, views, or arguments about
products.
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design this proposal. Send your comments to
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by DATES: We must receive comments on an address listed under the ADDRESSES
the DAO, the approval must include the this proposed AD by April 17, 2017. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
DAO-authorized signature. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2017–0126; Directorate Identifier 2016–
(i) Related Information using the procedures found in 14 CFR NM–211–AD’’ at the beginning of your
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments. We specifically invite
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing methods:
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian comments on the overall regulatory,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy
AD CF–2016–27, dated September 14, 2016,
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the aspects of this proposed AD. We will
for related information. This MCAI may be
instructions for submitting comments. consider all comments received by the
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
• Fax: 202–493–2251. closing date and may amend this
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
• Mail: U.S. Department of proposed AD because of those
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0125.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We will post all comments we
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., receive, without change, to http://
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
Washington, DC 20590. www.regulations.gov, including any
telephone: 416–375–4000; fax: 416–375– • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail personal information you provide. We
4539; email: thd.qseries@ address above between 9 a.m. and 5 will also post a report summarizing each
aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http:// p.m., Monday through Friday, except substantive verbal contact we receive
www.bombardier.com. You may view this Federal holidays. about this proposed AD.
service information at the FAA, Transport For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial Discussion
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data We have received reports of frame
availability of this material at the FAA, call Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster web cracking at the station (STA) 344
425–227–1221. Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA system penetration holes between
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; stringer S–22L and stringer S–24L.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February Internet https:// There were 11 reports of cracking on
22, 2017.
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view airplanes having accumulated between
Dionne Palermo, this referenced service information at 25,713 and 68,093 total flight cycles and
the FAA, Transport Airplane between 55,058 and 76,358 total flight
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Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., hours. Crack lengths ranged from 0.78
[FR Doc. 2017–03995 Filed 3–1–17; 8:45 am] Renton, WA. For information on the inch to 1.57 inches. Frame cracking is
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P availability of this material at the FAA, the result of fatigue caused by cyclic
call 425–227–1221. It is also available pressurization of the fuselage.
on the Internet at http:// Undetected cracks can grow until the
www.regulations.gov by searching for frames sever. Ultimately, multiple
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– adjacent frames could be severed, or a
0126. severed frame could exist near cracks in
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the chem-milled fuselage skin. This described previously is likely to exist or Differences Between This Proposed AD
condition, if not corrected, could result develop in other products of the same and the Service Information
in uncontrolled decompression of the type design. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
airplane. 53A1354, dated December 2, 2016,
Proposed AD Requirements
Related Service Information Under 1 specifies to contact the manufacturer for
CFR Part 51 This proposed AD would require certain instructions, but this proposed
accomplishing the actions specified in AD would require using repair methods,
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service the service information described modification deviations, and alteration
Bulletin 737–53A1354, dated December previously, except as discussed under deviations in one of the following ways:
2, 2016. The service information ‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD • In accordance with a method that
describes procedures for repetitive high and the Service Information.’’ For we approve; or
frequency eddy current (HFEC), • Using data that meet the
information on the procedures and
detailed, and general visual inspections certification basis of the airplane, and
compliance times, see this service
in certain locations of the frame web. that have been approved by the Boeing
This service information is reasonably information at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for Commercial Airplanes Organization
available because the interested parties Designation Authorization (ODA) whom
have access to it through their normal and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0126. we have authorized to make those
course of business or by the means findings.
identified in the ADDRESSES section. The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is
used in this proposed AD. Corrective Costs of Compliance
FAA’s Determination
actions correct or address any condition We estimate that this proposed AD
We are proposing this AD because we found. Corrective actions in an AD affects 82 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
evaluated all the relevant information could include, for example, repairs. estimate the following costs to comply
and determined the unsafe condition with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
HFEC, detailed, and general visual 114 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 $9,690 per inspection $794,580 per inspection
inspections. $9,690 per inspection cycle. cycle. cycle.
We have received no definitive data substantial direct effect on the States, on PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
that would enable us to provide cost the relationship between the national DIRECTIVES
estimates for the on-condition actions Government and the States, or on the
specified in this proposed AD. distribution of power and ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
responsibilities among the various continues to read as follows:
Authority for This Rulemaking
levels of government. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue For the reasons discussed above, I
§ 39.13 [Amended]
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, certify this proposed regulation:
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
section 106, describes the authority of (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the following new airworthiness
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: action’’ under Executive Order 12866, directive (AD):
Aviation Programs, describes in more (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
detail the scope of the Agency’s The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
the DOT Regulatory Policies and 2017–0126; Directorate Identifier 2016–
authority. Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
We are issuing this rulemaking under NM–211–AD.
1979),
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (a) Comments Due Date
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation We must receive comments by April 17,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that in Alaska, and 2017.
section, Congress charges the FAA with (4) Will not have a significant (b) Affected ADs
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in economic impact, positive or negative,
air commerce by prescribing regulations None.
on a substantial number of small entities
for practices, methods, and procedures under the criteria of the Regulatory (c) Applicability
the Administrator finds necessary for Flexibility Act. This AD applies to The Boeing Company
safety in air commerce. This regulation Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400,
is within the scope of that authority List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 and –500 series airplanes, certificated in any
because it addresses an unsafe condition Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation category, as identified in Boeing Alert
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS
that is likely to exist or develop on Service Bulletin 737–53A1354, dated
safety, Incorporation by reference, December 2, 2016.
products identified in this rulemaking
Safety.
action. (d) Subject
Regulatory Findings The Proposed Amendment Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
We determined that this proposed AD Accordingly, under the authority
would not have federalism implications delegated to me by the Administrator, (e) Unsafe Condition
under Executive Order 13132. This the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part This AD was prompted by reports of frame
proposed AD would not have a 39 as follows: web cracking at station (STA) 344 system
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penetration holes between stringer S–22L requires repair before further flight using a referenced service information at the FAA,
and stringer S–24L. We are issuing this AD method approved in accordance with the Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
to detect and correct such cracking, which procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
could grow in size until frames sever. AD. on the availability of this material at the
Multiple adjacent severed frames, or a FAA, call 425–227–1221.
severed frame near cracks in the chem-milled (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
fuselage skin, could result in an uncontrolled
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft 21, 2017.
decompression of the airplane.
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Dionne Palermo,
(f) Compliance authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Comply with this AD within the requested using the procedures found in 14 Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
compliance times specified, unless already CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, [FR Doc. 2017–03996 Filed 3–1–17; 8:45 am]
done. send your request to your principal inspector
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or local Flight Standards District Office, as
(g) Group 1 Airplanes: Inspections and
appropriate. If sending information directly
Corrective Actions
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
For airplanes identified as Group 1 in attention of the person identified in DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1354, paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may
dated December 2, 2016: Within 120 days be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- Federal Aviation Administration
after the effective date of this AD, inspect the Requests@faa.gov.
left- and right-side fuselage frames, as (2) Before using any approved AMOC, 14 CFR Part 39
specified in Parts 2 and 3 of the notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert [Docket No. FAA–2017–0156; Directorate
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Identifier 2017–CE–003–AD]
Service Bulletin 737–53A1354, dated of the local flight standards district office/
December 2, 2016, and do all applicable certificate holding district office. RIN 2120–AA64
corrective actions, using a method approved (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
in accordance with the procedures specified level of safety may be used for any repair, Airworthiness Directives; ZLIN
in paragraph (j) of this AD. Do all applicable modification, or alteration required by this
corrective actions before further flight.
AIRCRAFT a.s. Airplanes
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
(h) Group 2 Airplanes: Repetitive Commercial Airplanes Organization AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Inspections and Corrective Actions Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Administration (FAA), Department of
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle Transportation (DOT).
For airplanes identified as Group 2 in
ACO, to make those findings. To be ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1354,
approved, the repair method, modification
dated December 2, 2016: At the applicable
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
(NPRM).
times specified in paragraph 1.E.,
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Bulletin 737–53A1354, dated December 2, approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) airworthiness directive (AD) for ZLIN
2016, except as required by paragraph (i)(1) AIRCRAFT a.s. Model Z–242L airplanes
of this AD: Do the inspections specified in of this AD: For service information that
contains steps that are labeled as Required that would supersede AD 2003–11–12.
paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this
AD, and do all applicable corrective actions, for Compliance (RC), the provisions of This proposed AD results from
in accordance with the Accomplishment paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD mandatory continuing airworthiness
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin apply. information (MCAI) originated by an
757–53A1354, dated December 2, 2016, (i) The steps labeled as RC, including aviation authority of another country to
except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this substeps under an RC step and any figures identify and correct an unsafe condition
AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the identified in an RC step, must be done to
on an aviation product. The MCAI
applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC describes the unsafe condition as a need
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service to incorporate new revisions into the
Bulletin 757–53A1354, dated December 2, requirement is removed from that step or
substep. An AMOC is required for any Limitations section, Chapter 9, of the
2016. Do all applicable corrective actions
before further flight. deviations to RC steps, including substeps FAA-approved maintenance program
(1) Do high frequency eddy current (HFEC), and identified figures. (e.g., maintenance manual) to impose
detailed, and general visual inspections for (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be new or more restrictive life limits on
cracking of the left side section 41 lower lobe deviated from using accepted methods in critical components. We are issuing this
frames, between STA 268.25 and STA 360. accordance with the operator’s maintenance proposed AD to require actions to
(2) Do detailed and general visual or inspection program without obtaining
address the unsafe condition on these
inspections for cracking of the right side approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can products.
section 41 lower lobe frames, between STA
268.25 and STA 360. still be done as specified, and the airplane DATES: We must receive comments on
(3) Do an HFEC inspection for cracking of can be put back in an airworthy condition. this proposed AD by April 17, 2017.
the right side STA 312, STA 328, and STA (k) Related Information ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
344, section 41 lower lobe frames.
(1) For more information about this AD, any of the following methods:
(i) Service Information Exceptions contact Gaetano Settineri, Aerospace • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(1) Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1354, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., instructions for submitting comments.
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917– • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS
dated December 2, 2016, specifies a
compliance time ‘‘after the original date of 6577; fax: 425–917–6590; email: • Mail: U.S. Department of
this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires gaetano.settineri@faa.gov. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
compliance within the specified compliance (2) For service information identified in
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
time after the effective date of this AD. this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
737–53A1354, dated December 2, 2016, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Washington, DC 20590.
specifies to contact Boeing for repair MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
instructions, and specifies that action as telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Required for Compliance (RC), this AD www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 17, 2017. | |
| Contact | Gaetano Settineri, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6577; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 12303 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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