82 FR 25550 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 105 (June 2, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 105 (June 2, 2017)
| Page Range | 25550-25552 | |
| FR Document | 2017-11004 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 105 (Friday, June 2, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 25550-25552] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-11004] [[Page 25550]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0519; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-001-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, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of fatigue cracking found in a certain fuselage frame web. This proposed AD would require inspecting the fuselage frame for existing repairs, repetitive inspections of the frame, and applicable repairs. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 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; 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-2017-0519. 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- 0519; 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 proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0519; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-001-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 a 6-inch-long crack in the fuselage frame web at station (STA) 1681, below the floor line at stringer S-17L, was found during a routine maintenance visit. The crack was not easily detected because it was hidden by adjacent structure. Analysis revealed that the crack was caused by fatigue. Cracking of the fuselage frame, if not detected and corrected, could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0100, dated November 14, 2016. The service information describes procedures for inspecting the fuselage frame for existing frame and floor beam repairs, and repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections for cracking in any area with no existing frame repair, repetitive high and low frequency eddy current inspections for cracking in any area with no existing frame or floor beam repair, and repair. 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 accomplishment of the actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0100, dated November 14, 2016, described previously, except for differences between this proposed AD and the service information that are identified in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. 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-2017-0519. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 606 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: [[Page 25551]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection for existing frame 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85............... $51,510. and floor beam repairs. hour = $85. Repetitive inspections......... Up to 32 work-hours x $0 Up to $2,720...... Up to $1,648,320. $85 per hour = up to $2,720 per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition repair 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-2017-0519; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-001-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 17, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0100, dated November 14, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53; Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of fatigue cracking found in the fuselage frame web at station (STA) 1681. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the fuselage frame at STA 1681, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Actions Required for Compliance Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Do all applicable actions identified as required for compliance (``RC'') in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0100, dated November 14, 2016. Do the actions at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0100, dated November 14, 2016. (h) Exceptions (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0100, dated November 14, 2016, uses the phrase ``after the original issue of this service bulletin'' for determining compliance, for purposes of this AD, compliance is based on the effective date of this AD. (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0100, dated November 14, 2016, specifies contacting Boeing for instructions, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance): This AD requires using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (i) 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 (j)(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)(2) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures [[Page 25552]] 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. (j) 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; 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 19, 2017. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-11004 Filed 6-1-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION availability of this material at the FAA, floor line at stringer S–17L, was found
call 425–227–1221. It is also available during a routine maintenance visit. The
Federal Aviation Administration on the Internet at http:// crack was not easily detected because it
www.regulations.gov by searching for was hidden by adjacent structure.
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Analysis revealed that the crack was
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0519; Directorate 0519. caused by fatigue. Cracking of the
Identifier 2017–NM–001–AD] fuselage frame, if not detected and
Examining the AD Docket
corrected, could result in reduced
RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on structural integrity of the airplane.
the Internet at http://
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing www.regulations.gov by searching for Related Service Information Under 1
Company Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– CFR Part 51
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 0519; or in person at the Docket We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
Administration (FAA), DOT. Management Facility between 9 a.m. Bulletin 757–53A0100, dated November
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 14, 2016. The service information
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
except Federal holidays. The AD docket describes procedures for inspecting the
(NPRM).
contains this proposed AD, the fuselage frame for existing frame and
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new regulatory evaluation, any comments floor beam repairs, and repetitive high
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain received, and other information. The frequency eddy current inspections for
The Boeing Company Model 757–200, street address for the Docket Office cracking in any area with no existing
–200CB, and –300 series airplanes. This (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the frame repair, repetitive high and low
proposed AD was prompted by a report ADDRESSES section. Comments will be frequency eddy current inspections for
of fatigue cracking found in a certain available in the AD docket shortly after cracking in any area with no existing
fuselage frame web. This proposed AD receipt. frame or floor beam repair, and repair.
would require inspecting the fuselage FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This service information is reasonably
frame for existing repairs, repetitive Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer, available because the interested parties
inspections of the frame, and applicable Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los have access to it through their normal
repairs. We are proposing this AD to Angeles Aircraft Certification Office course of business or by the means
address the unsafe condition on these (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, identified in the ADDRESSES section.
products. Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
FAA’s Determination
562–627–5205; fax: 562–627–5210;
DATES: We must receive comments on We are proposing this AD because we
email: muoi.vuong@faa.gov.
this proposed AD by July 17, 2017. evaluated all the relevant information
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, and determined the unsafe condition
using the procedures found in 14 CFR Comments Invited described previously is likely to exist or
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We invite you to send any written develop in other products of the same
methods: relevant data, views, or arguments about type design.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to this proposed AD. Send your comments
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Proposed AD Requirements
to an address listed under the
instructions for submitting comments. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. This proposed AD would require
• Fax: 202–493–2251. FAA–2017–0519; Directorate Identifier accomplishment of the actions
• Mail: U.S. Department of 2017–NM–001–AD’’ at the beginning of identified as ‘‘RC’’ (required for
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– your comments. We specifically invite compliance) in the Accomplishment
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments on the overall regulatory, Instructions of Boeing Alert Service
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., economic, environmental, and energy Bulletin 757–53A0100, dated November
Washington, DC 20590. aspects of this proposed AD. We will 14, 2016, described previously, except
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail consider all comments received by the for differences between this proposed
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 closing date and may amend this AD and the service information that are
p.m., Monday through Friday, except proposed AD because of those identified in the regulatory text of this
Federal holidays. comments. proposed AD.
For service information identified in We will post all comments we For information on the procedures
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial receive, without change, to http:// and compliance times, see this service
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data www.regulations.gov, including any information at http://
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster personal information you provide. We www.regulations.gov by searching for
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA will also post a report summarizing each and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
90740; telephone 562–797–1717; substantive verbal contact we receive 0519.
Internet https:// about this proposed AD.
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view Costs of Compliance
this referenced service information at Discussion We estimate that this proposed AD
the FAA, Transport Airplane We have received a report indicating affects 606 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., a 6-inch-long crack in the fuselage frame estimate the following costs to comply
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Renton, WA. For information on the web at station (STA) 1681, below the with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
Inspection for existing frame and floor 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ........ $0 $85 ......................... $51,510.
beam repairs.
Repetitive inspections ............................ Up to 32 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 Up to $2,720 .......... Up to $1,648,320.
up to $2,720 per inspection cycle.
We have received no definitive data List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 accordance with, the Accomplishment
that would enable us to provide cost Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 757–53A0100, dated November 14, 2016. Do
estimates for the on-condition repair safety, Incorporation by reference, the actions at the applicable times specified
specified in this proposed AD. Safety. in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Authority for This Rulemaking Alert Service Bulletin 757–53A0100, dated
The Proposed Amendment November 14, 2016.
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority (h) Exceptions
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 757–53A0100, dated November 14, 2016,
section 106, describes the authority of 39 as follows: uses the phrase ‘‘after the original issue of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: this service bulletin’’ for determining
Aviation Programs, describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS compliance, for purposes of this AD,
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES compliance is based on the effective date of
authority. this AD.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
We are issuing this rulemaking under
continues to read as follows: 757–53A0100, dated November 14, 2016,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, specifies contacting Boeing for instructions,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
and specifies that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that § 39.13 [Amended] for Compliance): This AD requires using a
section, Congress charges the FAA with method approved in accordance with the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this
air commerce by prescribing regulations the following new airworthiness AD.
for practices, methods, and procedures directive (AD):
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
the Administrator finds necessary for The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– (AMOCs)
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2017–0519; Directorate Identifier 2017–
NM–001–AD. (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
is within the scope of that authority Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
because it addresses an unsafe condition (a) Comments Due Date authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
that is likely to exist or develop on We must receive comments by July 17, requested using the procedures found in 14
products identified in this rulemaking 2017. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
action. send your request to your principal inspector
(b) Affected ADs or local Flight Standards District Office, as
Regulatory Findings None. appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
We determined that this proposed AD (c) Applicability attention of the person identified in
would not have federalism implications This AD applies to The Boeing Company paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may
under Executive Order 13132. This Model 757–200, –200CB, and –300 series be emailed to 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
proposed AD would not have a airplanes, certificated in any category, as Requests@faa.gov.
substantial direct effect on the States, on identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
the relationship between the national 757–53A0100, dated November 14, 2016. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
Government and the States, or on the (d) Subject of the local flight standards district office/
distribution of power and certificate holding district office.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
responsibilities among the various America Code 53; Fuselage. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
levels of government. level of safety may be used for any repair,
(e) Unsafe Condition modification, or alteration required by this
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation: This AD was prompted by a report of AD if it is approved by the Boeing
fatigue cracking found in the fuselage frame Commercial Airplanes Organization
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory web at station (STA) 1681. We are issuing Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, this AD to detect and correct cracking of the been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under fuselage frame at STA 1681, which could ACO, to make those findings. To be
the DOT Regulatory Policies and result in reduced structural integrity of the approved, the repair method, modification
airplane. deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, the certification basis of the airplane, and the
1979),
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(f) Compliance approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Comply with this AD within the (4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2)
in Alaska, and compliance times specified, unless already of this AD: For service information that
done. contains steps that are labeled as Required
(4) Will not have a significant for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
economic impact, positive or negative, (g) Actions Required for Compliance paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD
on a substantial number of small entities Except as required by paragraph (h) of this apply.
under the criteria of the Regulatory AD: Do all applicable actions identified as (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
Flexibility Act. required for compliance (‘‘RC’’) in, and in substeps under an RC step and any figures
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identified in an RC step, must be done to require more restrictive maintenance SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is requirements and airworthiness
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC Comments Invited
limitations. This proposed AD would
requirement is removed from that step or We invite you to send any written
require revising the maintenance or
substep. An AMOC is required for any relevant data, views, or arguments about
deviations to RC steps, including substeps inspection program, as applicable, to
and identified figures. incorporate new maintenance this proposed AD. Send your comments
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be requirements and airworthiness to an address listed under the
deviated from using accepted methods in limitations. We are proposing this AD to ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
accordance with the operator’s maintenance address the unsafe condition on these FAA–2017–0514; Directorate Identifier
or inspection program without obtaining products. 2016–NM–206–AD’’ at the beginning of
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, your comments. We specifically invite
DATES: We must receive comments on
including substeps and identified figures, can comments on the overall regulatory,
still be done as specified, and the airplane this proposed AD by July 17, 2017.
economic, environmental, and energy
can be put back in an airworthy condition. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(j) Related Information using the procedures found in 14 CFR consider all comments received by the
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following closing date and may amend this
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer,
methods: proposed AD based on those comments.
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http://
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any
5205; fax: 562–627–5210; email: • Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We
muoi.vuong@faa.gov. • Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each
(2) For service information identified in Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data about this proposed AD.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Washington, DC 20590. Discussion
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// The European Aviation Safety Agency
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
referenced service information at the FAA, p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the Member States of the European
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0218,
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information For service information identified in dated November 2, 2016 (referred to
on the availability of this material at the this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, after this as the Mandatory Continuing
FAA, call 425–227–1221. Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 19, Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
2017. Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 for all Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–
Victor Wicklund, 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email 600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Internet http://www.airbus.com. You airplanes (collectively called Model
[FR Doc. 2017–11004 Filed 6–1–17; 8:45 am]
may view this referenced service A300–600 series airplanes). The MCAI
information at the FAA, Transport states:
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on The airworthiness limitations for Airbus
A300–600 aeroplanes, which are approved by
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the availability of this material at the EASA, are currently defined and published
FAA, call 425–227–1221. in the Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
Federal Aviation Administration Examining the AD Docket Limitations Section (ALS) document(s).
These instructions have been identified as
14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on mandatory actions for continued
the Internet at http:// airworthiness.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0514; Directorate www.regulations.gov by searching for Failure to accomplish these instructions
Identifier 2016–NM–206–AD] and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– could result in an unsafe condition.
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014–
RIN 2120–AA64 0514; or in person at the Docket 0124 (later revised)[which includes actions
Management Facility between 9 a.m. for Airbus A300–600 airplanes; those actions
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, are included in FAA AD 2013–13–13,
Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957, August
AGENCY: Federal Aviation contains this proposed AD, the 19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’)], requiring the
regulatory evaluation, any comments actions described in Airbus A300–600
Administration (FAA), DOT. Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI)
received, and other information. The
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Document at issue 13 and Temporary
street address for the Docket Operations
(NPRM). Revision (TR) 13.1.
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in Since EASA AD 2014–0124R1 was issued,
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new the ADDRESSES section. Comments will Airbus replaced A300–600 ALI Document
airworthiness directive (AD) for all be available in the AD docket shortly issue 13, with A300–600 ALS Part 2 Revision
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Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, after receipt. 01 and then published the A300–600 ALS
and F4–600R series airplanes, and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Part 2 Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2, to
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, introduce more restrictive maintenance
requirements and/or airworthiness
airplanes (collectively called Model International Branch, ANM–116, limitations.
A300–600 series airplanes). This Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, A300–600 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 also
proposed AD was prompted by a 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA includes ALI 571067 and ALI 571068,
revision of certain airworthiness 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; superseding Service Bulletin A300–53–6154,
limitation item (ALI) documents, which fax 425–227–1149. which is referenced in EASA AD 2006–0257
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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 17, 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 25550 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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