82 FR 1627 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 4 (January 6, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 4 (January 6, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2016-31964 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 4 (Friday, January 6, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 1627-1629] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-31964] [[Page 1627]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9570; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-185-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 all The Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that undetected web fatigue cracking caused by oil canning may exist in the station 1440 aft pressure bulkhead web. This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed inspections for any oil canning or cracking of the station 1440 aft pressure bulkhead web, and related corrective actions 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 February 21, 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-2016-9570. 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- 9570; 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: George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5232; fax: 562-627-5210; 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-2016-9570; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-185-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 determined that undetected web fatigue cracking caused by oil canning may exist in the station 1440 aft pressure bulkhead Web. Oil canning is defined as a locally buckled forward area of the aft pressure bulkhead web between the radial stiffeners and the circumferential tear straps, which can pop outward when the fuselage is pressurized, causing a stress reversal cycle during each flight that may lead to fatigue cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead web. Oil canning may lead to cracking and related damage (including sharp creases; gouges; cracks; deformation to a radial stiffener, circumferential tear strap, Y-chord, or terminal fitting splice plate; or damaged holes) or irregularity (including loose or missing fasteners, pressure leakage, fasteners within 1 inch of any oil canning location, or an oil canning location within 2 inches of another oil canning location). This condition, if not corrected, could result in an undetected fatigue crack in the aft pressure bulkhead web growing to a length that could result in reduced structural integrity of the web and lead to rapid decompression of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3543, dated September 15, 2016 (``ASB A3543, Revision 0''). The service information describes procedures for repetitive detailed inspections for any oil canning or cracking of the station 1440 aft pressure bulkhead web, and related corrective actions. 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 these same type designs. 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-2016-9570. The phrase ``related investigative actions'' is used in this proposed AD. Related investigative actions are follow-on actions that (1) are related to the primary action, and (2) further investigate the nature of any condition found. Related investigative actions in an AD could include, for example, inspections. 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. [[Page 1628]] Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information ASB A3543, Revision 0, 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 12 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection for oil canning........... 6 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $510 per inspection cycle......... $6,120 per inspection cycle = $510 per inspection cycle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any additional inspections that would be required based on the results of the initial proposed inspection. These cost estimates are for one canning location. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these actions: On-condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oil canning zone determination and 1 work-hour x 85 per hour = $85.... $0 $85 inspection. Detailed inspection and eddy current 13 work-hours x $85 per hour = 0 $1,105 inspection for cracks. 1,105. High frequency eddy current inspection for 2 work-hours x 85 per hour = 170... 0 $170 crack location, length, and orientation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for certain corrective 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-2016-9570; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-185-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by February 21, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3543, dated September 15, 2016 (``ASB A3543, Revision 0''), and in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) The Boeing Company Model 707-100 Long Body, -200, -100B Long Body, and -100B Short Body series airplanes; and Model 707-300, - 300B, -300C, and -400 series airplanes. (2) The Boeing Company Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. [[Page 1629]] (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a determination that undetected web fatigue cracking caused by oil canning may exist in the station 1440 aft pressure bulkhead web. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead web, which could grow in length and ultimately reduce the structural integrity of the web and lead to rapid decompression of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections and Related Investigative and Corrective Actions At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of ASB A3543, Revision 0, except as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Do all applicable actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ASB A3543, Revision 0, except as required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. (1) Do a detailed inspection of the station 1440 aft pressure bulkhead web for any oil canning. Repeat the inspection at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of ASB A3543, Revision 0. (2) Do all applicable related investigative actions, including detailed, eddy current, and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections. Repeat the applicable inspections thereafter at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of ASB A3543, Revision 0. (3) Do all applicable corrective actions at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of ASB A3543, Revision 0. (h) Service Information Exceptions (1) Where ASB A3543, Revision 0, specifies a compliance time ``after the original issue 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 A3543, dated September 15, 2016, specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions, and specifies that action as Required for Compliance (RC), this AD requires repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (i) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the airplane can be repaired, but if any crack is found as identified in ASB A3543, Revision 0, concurrence by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, is required before issuance of the special flight permit. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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, 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 (1) For more information about this AD, contact George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5232; fax: 562-627-5210; 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 December 27, 2016. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-31964 Filed 1-5-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– sharp creases; gouges; cracks;
9570. deformation to a radial stiffener,
Federal Aviation Administration circumferential tear strap, Y-chord, or
Examining the AD Docket
terminal fitting splice plate; or damaged
14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on holes) or irregularity (including loose or
the Internet at http:// missing fasteners, pressure leakage,
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9570; Directorate
www.regulations.gov by searching for fasteners within 1 inch of any oil
Identifier 2016–NM–185–AD]
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– canning location, or an oil canning
RIN 2120–AA64 9570; or in person at the Docket location within 2 inches of another oil
Management Facility between 9 a.m. canning location). This condition, if not
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, corrected, could result in an undetected
Company Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket fatigue crack in the aft pressure
AGENCY: Federal Aviation contains this proposed AD, the bulkhead web growing to a length that
Administration (FAA), DOT. regulatory evaluation, any comments could result in reduced structural
received, and other information. The integrity of the web and lead to rapid
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
street address for the Docket Office decompression of the airplane.
(NPRM). (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be Related Service Information Under 1
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
available in the AD docket shortly after CFR Part 51
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes receipt. We reviewed Boeing 707 Alert Service
and Model 720 and 720B series FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bulletin A3543, dated September 15,
airplanes. This proposed AD was George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer, 2016 (‘‘ASB A3543, Revision 0’’). The
prompted by a determination that Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los service information describes
undetected web fatigue cracking caused Angeles Aircraft Certification Office procedures for repetitive detailed
by oil canning may exist in the station (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, inspections for any oil canning or
1440 aft pressure bulkhead web. This Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: cracking of the station 1440 aft pressure
proposed AD would require repetitive 562–627–5232; fax: 562–627–5210; bulkhead web, and related corrective
detailed inspections for any oil canning email: george.garrido@faa.gov. actions. This service information is
or cracking of the station 1440 aft SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: reasonably available because the
pressure bulkhead web, and related interested parties have access to it
Comments Invited
corrective actions if necessary. We are through their normal course of business
proposing this AD to address the unsafe We invite you to send any written or by the means identified in the
condition on these products. relevant data, views, or arguments about ADDRESSES section.
this proposal. Send your comments to
DATES: We must receive comments on FAA’s Determination
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
this proposed AD by February 21, 2017. We are proposing this AD because we
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2016–9570; Directorate Identifier 2016– evaluated all the relevant information
using the procedures found in 14 CFR NM–185–AD’’ at the beginning of your and determined the unsafe condition
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments. We specifically invite described previously is likely to exist or
methods: comments on the overall regulatory, develop in other products of these same
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy type designs.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the aspects of this proposed AD. We will
instructions for submitting comments. Proposed AD Requirements
consider all comments received by the
• Fax: 202–493–2251. closing date and may amend this This proposed AD would require
• Mail: U.S. Department of proposed AD because of those accomplishing the actions specified in
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments. the service information described
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We will post all comments we previously, except as discussed under
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., receive, without change, to http:// ‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD
Washington, DC 20590. www.regulations.gov, including any and the Service Information.’’ For
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail personal information you provide. We information on the procedures and
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 will also post a report summarizing each compliance times, see this service
p.m., Monday through Friday, except substantive verbal contact we receive information at http://
Federal holidays. about this proposed AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for
For service information identified in and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial Discussion
9570.
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data We have determined that undetected The phrase ‘‘related investigative
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster web fatigue cracking caused by oil actions’’ is used in this proposed AD.
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA canning may exist in the station 1440 aft Related investigative actions are follow-
90740–5600; telephone: 562–797–1717; pressure bulkhead Web. Oil canning is on actions that (1) are related to the
Internet: https:// defined as a locally buckled forward primary action, and (2) further
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view area of the aft pressure bulkhead web investigate the nature of any condition
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this referenced service information at between the radial stiffeners and the found. Related investigative actions in
the FAA, Transport Airplane circumferential tear straps, which can an AD could include, for example,
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., pop outward when the fuselage is inspections.
Renton, WA. For information on the pressurized, causing a stress reversal The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is
availability of this material at the FAA, cycle during each flight that may lead to used in this proposed AD. Corrective
call 425–227–1221. It is also available fatigue cracking of the aft pressure actions correct or address any condition
on the Internet at http:// bulkhead web. Oil canning may lead to found. Corrective actions in an AD
www.regulations.gov by searching for cracking and related damage (including could include, for example, repairs.
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Differences Between This Proposed AD • In accordance with a method that we have authorized to make those
and the Service Information we approve; or findings.
ASB A3543, Revision 0, specifies to • Using data that meet the Costs of Compliance
contact the manufacturer for certain certification basis of the airplane, and
instructions, but this proposed AD that have been approved by the Boeing We estimate that this proposed AD
would require using repair methods, Commercial Airplanes Organization affects 12 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
modification deviations, and alteration Designation Authorization (ODA) whom estimate the following costs to comply
deviations in one of the following ways: with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
Inspection for oil canning 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 per inspection $0 $510 per inspection $6,120 per inspection
cycle. cycle. cycle
We estimate the following costs to do initial proposed inspection. These cost number of aircraft that might need these
any additional inspections that would estimates are for one canning location. actions:
be required based on the results of the We have no way of determining the
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Oil canning zone determination and inspection ........... 1 work-hour × 85 per hour = $85 ................................. $0 $85
Detailed inspection and eddy current inspection for 13 work-hours × $85 per hour = 1,105 ........................ 0 $1,105
cracks.
High frequency eddy current inspection for crack loca- 2 work-hours × 85 per hour = 170 ............................... 0 $170
tion, length, and orientation.
We have received no definitive data the relationship between the national PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
that would enable us to provide cost Government and the States, or on the DIRECTIVES
estimates for certain corrective actions distribution of power and
specified in this proposed AD. responsibilities among the various ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Authority for This Rulemaking levels of government. continues to read as follows:
Title 49 of the United States Code For the reasons discussed above, I Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue certify this proposed regulation:
§ 39.13 [Amended]
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
section 106, describes the authority of action’’ under Executive Order 12866, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: the following new airworthiness
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
Aviation Programs, describes in more directive (AD):
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
detail the scope of the Agency’s The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
authority. Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979), 2016–9570; Directorate Identifier 2016–
We are issuing this rulemaking under NM–185–AD.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: in Alaska, and (a) Comments Due Date
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (4) Will not have a significant We must receive comments by February
section, Congress charges the FAA with 21, 2017.
economic impact, positive or negative,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
on a substantial number of small entities (b) Affected ADs
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures under the criteria of the Regulatory None.
the Administrator finds necessary for Flexibility Act.
(c) Applicability
safety in air commerce. This regulation List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 This AD applies to the airplanes,
is within the scope of that authority
certificated in any category, as identified in
because it addresses an unsafe condition Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3543,
that is likely to exist or develop on safety, Incorporation by reference, dated September 15, 2016 (‘‘ASB A3543,
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products identified in this rulemaking Safety. Revision 0’’), and in paragraphs (c)(1) and
action. (c)(2) of this AD.
The Proposed Amendment
Regulatory Findings (1) The Boeing Company Model 707–100
Accordingly, under the authority Long Body, –200, –100B Long Body, and
We determined that this proposed AD –100B Short Body series airplanes; and
would not have federalism implications delegated to me by the Administrator,
Model 707–300, –300B, –300C, and –400
under Executive Order 13132. This the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
series airplanes.
proposed AD would not have a 39 as follows: (2) The Boeing Company Model 720 and
substantial direct effect on the States, on 720B series airplanes.
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(d) Subject (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Issued in Renton, Washington, on
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (AMOCs) December 27, 2016.
America Code 53, Fuselage. (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO, FAA, Jeffrey E. Duven,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(e) Unsafe Condition AD, if requested using the procedures found Aircraft Certification Service.
This AD was prompted by a determination in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR [FR Doc. 2016–31964 Filed 1–5–17; 8:45 am]
that undetected web fatigue cracking caused 39.19, send your request to your principal
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by oil canning may exist in the station 1440 inspector or local Flight Standards District
aft pressure bulkhead web. We are issuing Office, as appropriate. If sending information
this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking directly to the manager of the ACO, send it
of the aft pressure bulkhead web, which to the attention of the person identified in DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
could grow in length and ultimately reduce paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may
the structural integrity of the web and lead be emailed to: 9–ANM-LAACO-AMOC- Internal Revenue Service
to rapid decompression of the airplane. Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 26 CFR Part 1
(f) Compliance
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Comply with this AD within the [REG–103477–14]
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
compliance times specified, unless already of the local flight standards district office/ RIN 1545–BL96
done. certificate holding district office.
(g) Repetitive Inspections and Related (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Chapter 4 Regulations Relating to
Investigative and Corrective Actions level of safety may be used for any repair, Verification and Certification
modification, or alteration required by this Requirements for Certain Entities and
At the applicable time specified in AD if it is approved by the Boeing
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of ASB Reporting by Foreign Financial
Commercial Airplanes Organization Institutions
A3543, Revision 0, except as required by Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Do all applicable been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), ACO, to make those findings. To be
and (g)(3) of this AD, in accordance with the Treasury.
approved, the repair method, modification
Accomplishment Instructions of ASB A3543, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking;
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
Revision 0, except as required by paragraph the certification basis of the airplane, and the notice of proposed rulemaking by cross-
(h)(2) of this AD. approval must specifically refer to this AD. reference to temporary regulation.
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the station (4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of
1440 aft pressure bulkhead web for any oil
this AD: For service information that
SUMMARY: This document contains
canning. Repeat the inspection at the proposed regulations under chapter 4 of
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., Subtitle A (sections 1471 through 1474)
provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii)
‘‘Compliance,’’ of ASB A3543, Revision 0. of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
of this AD apply.
(2) Do all applicable related investigative (Code) describing the verification
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
actions, including detailed, eddy current, and
substeps under an RC step and any figures requirements (including certifications of
high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
identified in an RC step, must be done to compliance) and events of default for
inspections. Repeat the applicable
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is entities that agree to perform the chapter
inspections thereafter at the applicable time
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC 4 due diligence, withholding, and
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
requirement is removed from that step or reporting requirements on behalf of
ASB A3543, Revision 0.
substep. An AMOC is required for any certain foreign financial institutions
(3) Do all applicable corrective actions at
the applicable time specified in paragraph deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures.
(FFIs) or the chapter 4 due diligence and
1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of ASB A3543, Revision reporting obligations on behalf of
0. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in certain non-financial foreign entities.
(h) Service Information Exceptions accordance with the operator’s maintenance These proposed regulations also
(1) Where ASB A3543, Revision 0, or inspection program without obtaining describe the certification requirements
specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, and procedures for IRS’s review of
original issue date of this service bulletin,’’ including substeps and identified figures, can certain trustees of trustee-documented
this AD requires compliance within the still be done as specified, and the airplane trusts and the procedures for IRS’s
specified compliance time after the effective can be put back in an airworthy condition. review of periodic certifications
date of this AD. (k) Related Information provided by registered deemed-
(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin compliant FFIs. In addition, these
A3543, dated September 15, 2016, specifies (1) For more information about this AD,
contact George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer, proposed regulations describe the
to contact Boeing for repair instructions, and procedures for future modifications to
specifies that action as Required for Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
Compliance (RC), this AD requires repair Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, the requirements for certifications of
using a method approved in accordance with Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– compliance for participating FFIs. These
the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of 5232; fax: 562–627–5210; email: proposed regulations also describe the
this AD. george.garrido@faa.gov. requirements for certifications of
(2) For service information identified in compliance for participating FFIs that
(i) Special Flight Permit this AD, contact Boeing Commercial are members of consolidated
Special flight permits may be issued in Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data compliance groups. In addition, in the
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Rules and Regulations section of this
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
issue of the Federal Register, the
21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: https://
a location where the airplane can be repaired, www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
Department of the Treasury (Treasury
but if any crack is found as identified in ASB referenced service information at the FAA, Department) and IRS are issuing
A3543, Revision 0, concurrence by the Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind temporary regulations that provide
Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information additional guidance under chapter 4
Office (ACO), FAA, is required before on the availability of this material at the (temporary chapter 4 regulations). The
issuance of the special flight permit. FAA, call 425–227–1221. text of the temporary chapter 4
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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 February 21, 2017. | |
| Contact | George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5232; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 1627 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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