82 FR 22915 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 96 (May 19, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 96 (Friday, May 19, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 22915-22918] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10033] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0340; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-002-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 757-200, -200PF, and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports [[Page 22916]] of cracking found at a certain fuselage frame inner chord. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for any cracking of a certain fuselage frame inner chord; for certain airplanes, an identification of the material of a certain fuselage frame inner chord; and applicable corrective actions. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 3, 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-2017-0340. 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- 0340; 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: Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5205; 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-2017-0340; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-002-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 a report indicating that an operator found a 0.406-inch-long crack in the fuselage station (STA) 1380 frame inner chord, originating from a fastener hole between fuselage stringers S- 25R and S-26R. The crack was found during frame web corrosion removal on an airplane with a 7075-T73 aluminum alloy at the fuselage STA 1380 frame inner chord. Boeing received five other reports of cracking on airplanes with a 7075-T73 aluminum alloy at the fuselage STA 1380 frame inner chord. Boeing has determined that existing internal zonal general visual and detailed structural inspections of the number 2 cargo door cutout are not adequate to reliably detect a crack before it grows to a critical length. This condition, if not corrected, could result in the door opening during flight, and result in rapid decompression of the airplane and the inability to sustain loads required for continued safe flight and landing. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0101, dated November 8, 2016. The service information describes procedures for repetitive surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for any cracking of the fuselage STA 1380 frame inner chord; an identification of the material (an inspection or measurement) of the fuselage STA 1380 frame inner chord; and applicable 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 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-20++-+++++. 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 757-53A0101, dated November 8, 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 588 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: [[Page 22917]] Estimated Costs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surface HFEC inspection............ 5 work-hours x $0 $425 per inspection cycle............ $249,900 per inspection cycle. $85 per hour = $425 per inspection cycle. Identify the material.............. Up to 2 work- 0 Up to $170........................... Up to $99,960. hours x $85 per hour = $170. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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-2017-0340; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-002-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 3, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200PF, and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0101, dated November 8, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracking found at the fuselage station (STA) 1380 frame inner chord. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such cracks, which could result in the door opening during flight, and result in rapid decompression of the airplane and the inability to sustain loads required for continued safe flight and landing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection for Group 1 Airplanes For Group 1 airplanes as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0101, dated November 8, 2016: At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0101, dated November 8, 2016; except as specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, do a surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for any cracking of the fuselage STA 1380 frame inner chord, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0101, dated November 8, 2016; except as specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the surface HFEC inspection, thereafter, at the times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0101, dated November 8, 2016. (h) Inspection for Group 2 Airplanes For Group 2 airplanes as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0101, dated November 8, 2016: At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0101, dated November 8, 2016; except as specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, identify the material of the fuselage STA 1380 frame inner chord, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0101, dated November 8, 2016. (1) If the fuselage STA 1380 frame inner chord material 2024-T42 aluminum alloy is found during any identification required by paragraph (h) of this AD: No further action is required by this AD for that airplane. (2) If the fuselage STA 1380 frame inner chord material 7075-T73 aluminum alloy is found during any identification required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further flight, do a surface HFEC inspection for any cracking of the fuselage STA 1380 frame inner chord, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0101, dated November 8, 2016; except as specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the surface HFEC inspection, thereafter, at the times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0101, dated November 8, 2016. (i) Exceptions to the Service Information (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0101, dated November 8, 2016, 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. [[Page 22918]] (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0101, dated November 8, 2016, specifies to contact Boeing for appropriate action and identifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance): Before further flight, repair the crack 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, 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)(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 (i)(2) 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 Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5205; 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 May 10, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-10033 Filed 5-18-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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products identified in this rulemaking (e) Reason your appropriate principal inspector, or
action. This AD was prompted by reports of low lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
clearance in the aft equipment bay between the local flight standards district office/
Regulatory Findings auxiliary power unit (APU) generator power certificate holding district office.
cables and a hydraulic line, which can cause (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
We determined that this proposed AD requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
would not have federalism implications damage to wire insulation. We are issuing
this AD to prevent electrical arcing from actions from a manufacturer, the action must
under Executive Order 13132. This be accomplished using a method approved
power cables, which could cause a fire in the
proposed AD would not have a aft equipment bay. by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
substantial direct effect on the States, on FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
the relationship between the national (f) Compliance DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
Government and the States, or on the Comply with this AD within the must include the DAO-authorized signature.
distribution of power and compliance times specified, unless already
(j) Related Information
responsibilities among the various done.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
levels of government. (g) Inspection of APU Generator Power Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
For the reasons discussed above, I Cables and Hydraulic Line, Repairs, and Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–28, dated
certify this proposed regulation: Modification September 28, 2016, for related information.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Within 24 months after the effective date This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; of this AD, do the applicable actions required on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the by paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. by searching for and locating Docket No.
(1) For airplanes having serial numbers FAA–2017–0481.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (2) For more information about this AD,
20003 through 20500 inclusive: Do a general
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); visual inspection of the APU generator power contact Assata Dessaline, Aerospace
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in cables and the adjacent hydraulic line for Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch,
Alaska; and damage, and do all applicable repairs; and ANE–172, FAA, New York Aircraft
4. Will not have a significant modify the APU generator power cable Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart
economic impact, positive or negative, installation; in accordance with the Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
on a substantial number of small entities Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier telephone 516–228–7301; fax 516–794–5531.
Service Bulletin 100–24–28, dated July 27, (3) For service information identified in
under the criteria of the Regulatory
2016, except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
Flexibility Act. Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
this AD. Do all applicable repairs before
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 further flight. Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
(2) For airplanes having serial numbers 855–7401; email thd.crj@
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 20501 through 20635 inclusive: Do a general aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
safety, Incorporation by reference, visual inspection of the APU generator power www.bombardier.com. You may view this
Safety. cables and the adjacent hydraulic line for service information at the FAA, Transport
damage, and do all applicable repairs; and Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
The Proposed Amendment modify the APU generator power cable Renton, WA. For information on the
Accordingly, under the authority installation; in accordance with the availability of this material at the FAA, call
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 425–227–1221.
delegated to me by the Administrator,
Service Bulletin 350–24–003, dated July 27, Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 2016, except as required by paragraph (h) of
39 as follows: 2017.
this AD. Do all applicable repairs before
further flight. Michael Kaszycki,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
DIRECTIVES (h) Exception to the Service Information Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Where Bombardier Service Bulletin 100– [FR Doc. 2017–10133 Filed 5–18–17; 8:45 am]
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 24–28, dated July 27, 2016, and Bombardier BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
continues to read as follows: Service Bulletin 350–24–003, dated July 27,
2016, specify to contact the manufacturer for
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
repair, before further flight, repair using a
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
§ 39.13 [Amended] method approved by the Manager, New York
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Federal Aviation Administration
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
the following new airworthiness (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
directive (AD): Approval Organization (DAO). 14 CFR Part 39
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017– (i) Other FAA AD Provisions [Docket No. FAA–2017–0340; Directorate
0481; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM– Identifier 2017–NM–002–AD]
The following provisions also apply to this
196–AD.
AD: RIN 2120–AA64
(a) Comments Due Date (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
We must receive comments by July 3, 2017. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO, Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve Company Airplanes
(b) Affected ADs AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
None. procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In AGENCY: Federal Aviation
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Administration (FAA), DOT.
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(c) Applicability request to your principal inspector or local
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Flight Standards District Office, as
Model BD–100–1A10 airplanes, certificated appropriate. If sending information directly (NPRM).
in any category, serial numbers 20003 to the manager of the ACO, send it to ATTN:
Program Manager, Continuing Operational SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
through 20635 inclusive.
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(d) Subject Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; The Boeing Company Model 757–200,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. –200PF, and –300 series airplanes. This
America Code 24, Electrical power. Before using any approved AMOC, notify proposed AD was prompted by reports
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Surface HFEC inspection ... 5 work-hours × $85 per $0 $425 per inspection cycle ....... $249,900 per inspection cycle.
hour = $425 per inspec-
tion cycle.
Identify the material ............ Up to 2 work-hours × $85 0 Up to $170 .............................. Up to $99,960.
per hour = $170.
We have received no definitive data List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 dated November 8, 2016: At the applicable
that would enable us to provide cost time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
estimates for the on-condition actions safety, Incorporation by reference, Bulletin 757–53A0101, dated November 8,
specified in this proposed AD. Safety. 2016; except as specified in paragraph (i)(1)
Authority for This Rulemaking of this AD, do a surface high frequency eddy
The Proposed Amendment current (HFEC) inspection for any cracking of
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority the fuselage STA 1380 frame inner chord,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, and do all applicable corrective actions, in
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, accordance with the Accomplishment
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
section 106, describes the authority of 39 as follows: 757–53A0101, dated November 8, 2016;
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: except as specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this
Aviation Programs, describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS AD. Do all applicable corrective actions
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES before further flight. Repeat the surface HFEC
authority. inspection, thereafter, at the times specified
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
We are issuing this rulemaking under
continues to read as follows: Alert Service Bulletin 757–53A0101, dated
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. November 8, 2016.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (h) Inspection for Group 2 Airplanes
§ 39.13 [Amended]
section, Congress charges the FAA with For Group 2 airplanes as identified in
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–53A0101,
the following new airworthiness dated November 8, 2016: At the applicable
air commerce by prescribing regulations
directive (AD): time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
for practices, methods, and procedures
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
the Administrator finds necessary for
2017–0340; Directorate Identifier 2017– Bulletin 757–53A0101, dated November 8,
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2016; except as specified in paragraph (i)(1)
is within the scope of that authority NM–002–AD.
of this AD, identify the material of the
because it addresses an unsafe condition (a) Comments Due Date fuselage STA 1380 frame inner chord, in
that is likely to exist or develop on We must receive comments by July 3, 2017. accordance with the Accomplishment
products identified in this rulemaking Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
action. (b) Affected ADs 757–53A0101, dated November 8, 2016.
None. (1) If the fuselage STA 1380 frame inner
Regulatory Findings chord material 2024–T42 aluminum alloy is
(c) Applicability found during any identification required by
We determined that this proposed AD This AD applies to The Boeing Company paragraph (h) of this AD: No further action
would not have federalism implications Model 757–200, –200PF, and –300 series is required by this AD for that airplane.
under Executive Order 13132. This airplanes, certificated in any category, as (2) If the fuselage STA 1380 frame inner
proposed AD would not have a identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin chord material 7075–T73 aluminum alloy is
substantial direct effect on the States, on 757–53A0101, dated November 8, 2016. found during any identification required by
the relationship between the national paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further
(d) Subject flight, do a surface HFEC inspection for any
Government and the States, or on the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of cracking of the fuselage STA 1380 frame
distribution of power and America Code 53, Fuselage. inner chord, and do all applicable corrective
responsibilities among the various actions, in accordance with the
levels of government. (e) Unsafe Condition Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
For the reasons discussed above, I This AD was prompted by reports of Service Bulletin 757–53A0101, dated
certify this proposed regulation: cracking found at the fuselage station (STA) November 8, 2016; except as specified in
1380 frame inner chord. We are issuing this paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory AD to detect and correct such cracks, which corrective actions before further flight.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, could result in the door opening during Repeat the surface HFEC inspection,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under flight, and result in rapid decompression of thereafter, at the times specified in paragraph
the DOT Regulatory Policies and the airplane and the inability to sustain loads 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, required for continued safe flight and Bulletin 757–53A0101, dated November 8,
2016.
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landing.
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (f) Compliance (i) Exceptions to the Service Information
in Alaska, and Comply with this AD within the (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
compliance times specified, unless already 757–53A0101, dated November 8, 2016,
(4) Will not have a significant specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the
done.
economic impact, positive or negative, original issue date of this service bulletin,’’
on a substantial number of small entities (g) Inspection for Group 1 Airplanes this AD requires compliance within the
under the criteria of the Regulatory For Group 1 airplanes as identified in specified compliance time after the effective
Flexibility Act. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–53A0101, date of this AD.
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(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
757–53A0101, dated November 8, 2016, telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// address above between 9 a.m. and 5
specifies to contact Boeing for appropriate www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this p.m., Monday through Friday, except
action and identifies that action as ‘‘RC’’ referenced service information at the FAA, Federal holidays.
(Required for Compliance): Before further Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
flight, repair the crack using a method Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information For service information identified in
approved in accordance with the procedures on the availability of this material at the this NPRM, contact Airbus,
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. FAA, call 425–227–1221. Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 10, Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
(AMOCs) 2017. Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
Michael Kaszycki, 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
requested using the procedures found in 14 [FR Doc. 2017–10033 Filed 5–18–17; 8:45 am]
may view this referenced service
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, information at the FAA, Transport
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
send your request to your principal inspector Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
or local Flight Standards District Office, as SW., Renton, WA. For information on
appropriate. If sending information directly the availability of this material at the
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may Federal Aviation Administration Examining the AD Docket
be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
Requests@faa.gov. 14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, the Internet at http://
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0476; Directorate
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Identifier 2016–NM–110–AD]
www.regulations.gov by searching for
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
of the local flight standards district office/ RIN 2120–AA64 0476; or in person at the Docket
certificate holding district office. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Airworthiness Directives; Airbus and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
level of safety may be used for any repair, Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing AGENCY: Federal Aviation contains this proposed AD, the
Commercial Airplanes Organization Administration (FAA), DOT. regulatory evaluation, any comments
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking received, and other information. The
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles (NPRM). street address for the Docket Operations
ACO, to make those findings. To be office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
approved, the repair method, modification We propose to supersede
SUMMARY: the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
deviation, or alteration deviation must meetAirworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–08– be available in the AD docket shortly
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
01, for all Airbus Model A318, A319, after receipt.
approval must specifically refer to this AD.A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD
(4) Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
of this AD: For service information that
2014–08–01 currently requires an Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the inspection for part numbers of the International Branch, ANM–116,
interconnecting struts and, for affected
provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
of this AD apply. interconnecting struts, identification of 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including the part and serial numbers of the Washington 98057–3356; telephone
substeps under an RC step and any figures associated target and proximity sensors
identified in an RC step, must be done to 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
and replacement or re-identification of
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is the flap interconnecting strut if SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC necessary. Since we issued AD 2014–
requirement is removed from that step or Comments Invited
substep. An AMOC is required for any
08–01, we have determined that certain
airplanes must be inspected to verify the We invite you to send any written
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures. interconnecting strut part number. This relevant data, views, or arguments about
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be proposed AD would add airplanes to the this proposed AD. Send your comments
deviated from using accepted methods in applicability. We are proposing this AD to an address listed under the
accordance with the operator’s maintenance to address the unsafe condition on these ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
or inspection program without obtaining products. FAA–2017–0476; Directorate Identifier
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, 2016–NM–110–AD’’ at the beginning of
DATES: We must receive comments on
including substeps and identified figures, can your comments. We specifically invite
still be done as specified, and the airplanethis proposed AD by July 3, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
comments on the overall regulatory,
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy
(k) Related Information
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(1) For more information about this AD, methods: consider all comments received by the
contact Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD based on those comments.
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, We will post all comments we
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
instructions for submitting comments.
5205; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
• Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http://
Muoi.Vuong@faa.gov.
• Mail: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any
(2) For service information identified in Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., substantive verbal contact we receive
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Washington, DC 20590. about this proposed AD.
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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 July 3, 2017. | |
| Contact | Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5205; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 22915 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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