82 FR 26617 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 109 (June 8, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 109 (June 8, 2017)
| Page Range | 26617-26619 | |
| FR Document | 2017-11893 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 109 (Thursday, June 8, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 26617-26619] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-11893] [[Page 26617]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0251; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-101-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for The Boeing Company Model 757-200 series airplanes with certain supplemental type certificates. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that the main cargo door (MCD) forward-most cam latch on the forward center cam latch pair broke during flight. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for discrepancies of cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts of the MCD; replacement of all alloy steel cross bolts through the latch pins with corrosion-resistant steel (CRES) cross bolts of the MCD; and related investigative and 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 July 24, 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 VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc., 2100 9th Street, Brookley Aeroplex, Mobile, AL 36615; telephone: 251-379-0112; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.vtmae.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. 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- 0251; 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: Samuel Belete, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE-119A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone: 404-474-5580; fax: 404-474-5605; 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-2017-0251; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-101-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 a forward-most cam latch of the forward center cam latch pair on a Model 757 airplane MCD broke during flight. We issued AD 2015-25-01, Amendment 39-18339 (80 FR 79461, December 22, 2015) (``AD 2015-25-01''), to address the unsafe condition for The Boeing Company Model 757-200, 757-200CB, and 767- 200PF series airplanes delivered under a Boeing supplemental type certificate. We have determined that action is needed to address the same unsafe condition on Model 757-200 series airplanes that have been converted from a passenger to a freighter configuration in accordance with VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. (MAE) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST03562AT (14 pallet) or VT MAE STC ST04242AT (15 pallet), and from passenger to combination cargo/passenger configuration in accordance with VT MAE STC ST03952AT (combi). The VT MAE MCD cam latches and latch pins are similar to those in the Boeing MCD addressed in AD 2015-25-01. However, AD 2015-25-01 does not include the airplanes addressed in this proposed AD. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of the MCD cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts, which, if left undetected, could reduce the structural integrity of the MCD, and result in potential loss of the cargo door and rapid decompression of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. Service Bulletin MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, Revision 3, dated July 22, 2016 (``MAE757SF-SB- 52-12/02, R3''). The service information describes procedures for doing inspections for discrepancies of cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts of the MCD; replacement of all alloy steel cross bolts through the latch pins with CRES cross bolts of the MCD; and related investigative and 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.'' Related investigative actions include detailed inspections of mating parts and adjacent cam latches and cam pins for cracks and gouges, high frequency eddy current or magnetic particle inspection of cam latches for cracks, and checks of the rig of the MCD. Corrective actions include replacing discrepant parts, repairing damage, and rigging the MCD. [[Page 26618]] The compliance time for the general visual inspection is 375 flight cycles after the rig of the MCD was checked. The initial compliance time for the other inspections is before the accumulation of 40,000 total latch pin flight cycles, or 3,000 or 6,000 flight cycles after the rig of the MCD was checked. The compliance time for the replacement is 3,000 flight cycles after the rig of the MCD was checked. The compliance times for the repetitive inspections range from 375 flight cycles to 6,000 flight cycles. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information Where MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, R3, specifies doing actions on airplanes meeting certain conditions identified in the ``Condition'' column of table 1 of paragraph I.D., ``Compliance,'' this proposed AD specifies doing these actions on all airplanes. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 119 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections................... 20 work-hours x $85 per $0 $1,700 per $202,300 per hour = $1,700 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary related investigative and corrective actions that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these actions: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Related investigative and Up to 144 work-hours x Up to $3,000....... Up to $15,240. corrective actions. $85 per hour = $12,240. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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-2017-0251; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-101-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 24, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200 series airplanes, certificated in any category, that have been converted from passenger to freighter configuration as specified in any of the VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD. (1) ST03562AT (14 pallet) (http://rgl.faa.gov/ Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ 7239683609eb1b4086257ff1004d0f2b/$FILE/ST03562AT.pdf). (2) ST04242AT (15 pallet) (http://rgl.faa.gov/ Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ edd46d607cedd3a286257ff1004d8d82/$FILE/ST03952AT.pdf.) (3) ST03952AT (combi--airplanes that can carry passenger, freight, or both in the cabin) (http://rgl.faa.gov/ Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ edd46d607cedd3a286257ff1004d8d82/$FILE/ST03952AT.pdf). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the main cargo door (MCD) forward-most cam latch on the forward center cam latch pair broke during flight. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct [[Page 26619]] discrepancies of the MCD cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts, which, if left undetected, could reduce the structural integrity of the MCD and result in potential loss of the cargo door and rapid decompression of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections, Replacement, and Related Investigative and Corrective Actions At the applicable time specified in paragraph I.D., ``Compliance,'' of VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. Service Bulletin MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, Revision 3, dated July 22, 2016 (``MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, R3''), except as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD; or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, R3, except as specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspections specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(4) of this AD thereafter at the applicable intervals specified in paragraph I.D., ``Compliance,'' of MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, R3. (1) Do a general visual inspection for any broken or missing cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts of the MCD. (2) Do a detailed inspection for any cracks or gouges in critical areas of the cam latches and latch pins of the MCD and for any cam latches with lip deformation. (3) Replace all previously unreplaced alloy steel cross bolts through the latch pins with corrosion resistant steel (CRES) cross bolts of the MCD. (4) Do a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) or magnetic particle inspection for any cracks in the critical areas of cam latch 1 and cam latch 2 of the MCD. (h) Exceptions to Service Information (1) Where the ``Condition'' column of table 1 of paragraph I.D., ``Compliance,'' of MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, R3, refers to airplanes meeting certain conditions identified in ``Condition 1'': for this AD, ``Condition 1'' applies to all airplanes. (2) Where the Accomplishment Instructions of MAE757SF-SB-52-12/ 02, R3, specify doing actions only for airplanes that had completed a certain rig and check of the MCD on them, this AD requires doing those actions on all airplanes. (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. Service Bulletin MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, Revision 2, dated February 18, 2016. (j) Special Flight Permit A special flight permit 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, for a single unpressurized flight, to a location where the airplane can be modified. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta 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 (l)(1) of this AD. (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. (l) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Samuel Belete, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE-119A, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone 404-474-5580; fax 404-474-5605; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc., 2100 9th Street, Brookley Aeroplex, Mobile, AL 36615; telephone: 251-379-0112; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.vtmae.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 April 11, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-11893 Filed 6-7-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket have been converted from a passenger to
You may examine the AD docket on a freighter configuration in accordance
Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http:// with VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering
www.regulations.gov by searching for Inc. (MAE) Supplemental Type
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Certificate (STC) ST03562AT (14 pallet)
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0251; Directorate 0251; or in person at the Docket or VT MAE STC ST04242AT (15 pallet),
Identifier 2016–NM–101–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m. and from passenger to combination
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, cargo/passenger configuration in
RIN 2120–AA64 accordance with VT MAE STC
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the ST03952AT (combi). The VT MAE MCD
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing cam latches and latch pins are similar
Company Airplanes regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The to those in the Boeing MCD addressed
AGENCY: Federal Aviation street address for the Docket Office in AD 2015–25–01. However, AD 2015–
Administration, DOT. (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the 25–01 does not include the airplanes
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. ADDRESSES section. Comments will be addressed in this proposed AD. We are
available in the AD docket shortly after proposing this AD to detect and correct
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new receipt. discrepancies of the MCD cam latches,
airworthiness directive (AD) for The latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Boeing Company Model 757–200 series which, if left undetected, could reduce
Samuel Belete, Aerospace Engineer,
airplanes with certain supplemental the structural integrity of the MCD, and
Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE–
type certificates. This proposed AD was result in potential loss of the cargo door
119A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
prompted by a report indicating that the and rapid decompression of the
Certification Office (ACO), 1701
main cargo door (MCD) forward-most airplane.
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
cam latch on the forward center cam 30337; telephone: 404–474–5580; fax: Related Service Information Under 1
latch pair broke during flight. This 404–474–5605; email: samuel.belete@ CFR Part 51
proposed AD would require repetitive faa.gov.
inspections for discrepancies of cam We reviewed VT Mobile Aerospace
latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Engineering Inc. Service Bulletin
bolts of the MCD; replacement of all MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, Revision 3,
Comments Invited
alloy steel cross bolts through the latch dated July 22, 2016 (‘‘MAE757SF–SB–
We invite you to send any written 52–12/02, R3’’). The service information
pins with corrosion-resistant steel
relevant data, views, or arguments about describes procedures for doing
(CRES) cross bolts of the MCD; and
this proposal. Send your comments to inspections for discrepancies of cam
related investigative and corrective
an address listed under the ADDRESSES latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross
actions if necessary. We are proposing
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– bolts of the MCD; replacement of all
this AD to address the unsafe condition
2017–0251; Directorate Identifier 2016– alloy steel cross bolts through the latch
on these products.
NM–101–AD’’ at the beginning of your pins with CRES cross bolts of the MCD;
DATES: We must receive comments on comments. We specifically invite
this proposed AD by July 24, 2017. and related investigative and corrective
comments on the overall regulatory, actions. This service information is
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, economic, environmental, and energy reasonably available because the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR aspects of this proposed AD. We will interested parties have access to it
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following consider all comments received by the through their normal course of business
methods: closing date and may amend this or by the means identified in the
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to proposed AD because of those ADDRESSES section.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the comments.
instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we FAA’s Determination
• Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http:// We are proposing this AD because we
• Mail: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any evaluated all the relevant information
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We and determined the unsafe condition
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each described previously is likely to exist or
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., substantive verbal contact we receive develop in other products of the same
Washington, DC 20590. about this proposed AD. type design.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Discussion Proposed AD Requirements
p.m., Monday through Friday, except We have received a report indicating This proposed AD would require
Federal holidays. that a forward-most cam latch of the accomplishing the actions specified in
For service information identified in forward center cam latch pair on a the service information described
this NPRM, contact VT Mobile Model 757 airplane MCD broke during previously, except as discussed under
Aerospace Engineering Inc., 2100 9th flight. We issued AD 2015–25–01, ‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD
Street, Brookley Aeroplex, Mobile, AL Amendment 39–18339 (80 FR 79461, and the Service Information.’’
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
36615; telephone: 251–379–0112; email: December 22, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–25– Related investigative actions include
mae.757sf@vtmae.com; Internet: http:// 01’’), to address the unsafe condition for detailed inspections of mating parts and
www.vtmae.com. You may view this The Boeing Company Model 757–200, adjacent cam latches and cam pins for
referenced service information at the 757–200CB, and 767–200PF series cracks and gouges, high frequency eddy
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, airplanes delivered under a Boeing current or magnetic particle inspection
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. supplemental type certificate. We have of cam latches for cracks, and checks of
For information on the availability of determined that action is needed to the rig of the MCD. Corrective actions
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– address the same unsafe condition on include replacing discrepant parts,
1221. Model 757–200 series airplanes that repairing damage, and rigging the MCD.
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The compliance time for the general the rig of the MCD was checked. The the ‘‘Condition’’ column of table 1 of
visual inspection is 375 flight cycles compliance times for the repetitive paragraph I.D., ‘‘Compliance,’’ this
after the rig of the MCD was checked. inspections range from 375 flight cycles proposed AD specifies doing these
The initial compliance time for the to 6,000 flight cycles. actions on all airplanes.
other inspections is before the
Differences Between This Proposed AD Costs of Compliance
accumulation of 40,000 total latch pin
and the Service Information
flight cycles, or 3,000 or 6,000 flight We estimate that this proposed AD
cycles after the rig of the MCD was Where MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, R3, affects 119 airplanes of U.S. registry.
checked. The compliance time for the specifies doing actions on airplanes We estimate the following costs to
replacement is 3,000 flight cycles after meeting certain conditions identified in comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspections ................. 20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,700 per in- $0 $1,700 per inspection $202,300 per inspection
spection cycle. cycle. cycle.
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary related investigative and proposed inspection. We have no way of might need these actions:
corrective actions that would be
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Related investigative and corrective actions .... Up to 144 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $3,000 .............. Up to $15,240.
$12,240.
Authority for This Rulemaking (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (a) Comments Due Date
Title 49 of the United States Code action’’ under Executive Order 12866, We must receive comments by July 24,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 2017.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the DOT Regulatory Policies and (b) Affected ADs
section 106, describes the authority of Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979), None.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (c) Applicability
Aviation Programs, describes in more
in Alaska, and This AD applies to The Boeing Company
detail the scope of the Agency’s (4) Will not have a significant
authority. Model 757–200 series airplanes, certificated
economic impact, positive or negative, in any category, that have been converted
We are issuing this rulemaking under
on a substantial number of small entities from passenger to freighter configuration as
the authority described in Subtitle VII, specified in any of the VT Mobile Aerospace
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Engineering Inc. Supplemental Type
Flexibility Act.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Certificates (STCs) identified in paragraphs
section, Congress charges the FAA with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (1) ST03562AT (14 pallet) (http://
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_
air commerce by prescribing regulations safety, Incorporation by reference,
for practices, methods, and procedures Library/rgstc.nsf/0/
Safety. 7239683609eb1b4086257ff1004d0f2b/$FILE/
the Administrator finds necessary for ST03562AT.pdf).
safety in air commerce. This regulation The Proposed Amendment
(2) ST04242AT (15 pallet) (http://
is within the scope of that authority Accordingly, under the authority rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_
because it addresses an unsafe condition delegated to me by the Administrator, Library/rgstc.nsf/0/
that is likely to exist or develop on the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part edd46d607cedd3a286257ff1004d8d82/$FILE/
products identified in this rulemaking 39 as follows: ST03952AT.pdf.)
action. (3) ST03952AT (combi—airplanes that can
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS carry passenger, freight, or both in the cabin)
Regulatory Findings DIRECTIVES
(http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_
Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/
We determined that this proposed AD edd46d607cedd3a286257ff1004d8d82/$FILE/
would not have federalism implications ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
ST03952AT.pdf).
under Executive Order 13132. This continues to read as follows:
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
proposed AD would not have a (d) Subject
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
substantial direct effect on the States, on Air Transport Association (ATA) of
the relationship between the national § 39.13 [Amended] America Code 52, Doors.
Government and the States, or on the ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (e) Unsafe Condition
distribution of power and the following new airworthiness
This AD was prompted by a report
responsibilities among the various directive (AD): indicating that the main cargo door (MCD)
levels of government. The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– forward-most cam latch on the forward
For the reasons discussed above, I 2017–0251; Directorate Identifier 2016– center cam latch pair broke during flight. We
certify this proposed regulation: NM–101–AD. are issuing this AD to detect and correct
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discrepancies of the MCD cam latches, latch (j) Special Flight Permit Register on March 13, 2017, proposing
pins, and latch pin cross bolts, which, if left A special flight permit may be issued in to establish Class E airspace extending
undetected, could reduce the structural accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 upward from 700 feet above the surface
integrity of the MCD and result in potential of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR at Gregory M. Simmons Memorial
loss of the cargo door and rapid 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane, Airport, Cisco, TX. The FAA has
decompression of the airplane. for a single unpressurized flight, to a location determined that withdrawal of that
(f) Compliance where the airplane can be modified.
NPRM is warranted as the airport does
Comply with this AD within the (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance not meet the requirements for the
compliance times specified, unless already (AMOCs) airspace at this time.
done. (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, June 8,
(g) Repetitive Inspections, Replacement, and 2017.
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
Related Investigative and Corrective Actions
requested using the procedures found in 14 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
At the applicable time specified in CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
paragraph I.D., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of VT Mobile
Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
send your request to your principal inspector
Aerospace Engineering Inc. Service Bulletin or local Flight Standards District Office, as Administration, Operations Support
MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, Revision 3, dated appropriate. If sending information directly Group, Central Service Center, 10101
July 22, 2016 (‘‘MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
R3’’), except as required by paragraph (h)(1) attention of the person identified in 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
of this AD; or within 30 days after the paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later: Do the actions specified in paragraphs notify your appropriate principal inspector, History
(g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD, and do all or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
applicable related investigative and of the local flight standards district office/ An NPRM was published in the
corrective actions, in accordance with the certificate holding district office. Federal Register on March 13, 2017 (82
Accomplishment Instructions of MAE757SF– (l) Related Information FR 13409) Docket No. FAA–2016–9421,
SB–52–12/02, R3, except as specified in to amend Title 14 Code of Federal
(1) For more information about this AD,
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
contact Samuel Belete, Aerospace Engineer,
related investigative and corrective actions
Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE–119A, establishing Class E airspace extending
before further flight. Repeat the inspections
FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, upward from 700 feet above the surface
specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and College Park, GA 30337; telephone 404–474–
(g)(4) of this AD thereafter at the applicable at Gregory M. Simmons Memorial
5580; fax 404–474–5605; email: Airport, Cisco, TX. The proposed action
intervals specified in paragraph I.D., samuel.belete@faa.gov.
‘‘Compliance,’’ of MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, (2) For service information identified in
was to accommodate a new special
R3. this AD, contact VT Mobile Aerospace instrument approach procedure at the
(1) Do a general visual inspection for any Engineering Inc., 2100 9th Street, Brookley airport. A further review of the airport
broken or missing cam latches, latch pins, Aeroplex, Mobile, AL 36615; telephone: 251– determined that it was not part 139
and latch pin cross bolts of the MCD. 379–0112; email: mae.757sf@vtmae.com; certified, as required by FAA Order
(2) Do a detailed inspection for any cracks Internet: http://www.vtmae.com. You may 8260.19G, Flight Procedures and
or gouges in critical areas of the cam latches view this referenced service information at Airspace, and that the overlying air
and latch pins of the MCD and for any cam the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, traffic control facility does not require
latches with lip deformation. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
the establishment of Class E airspace
(3) Replace all previously unreplaced alloy information on the availability of this
steel cross bolts through the latch pins with material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. extending upward from 700 feet above
corrosion resistant steel (CRES) cross bolts of the surface at the airport to
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 11, accommodate the instrument approach
the MCD. 2017.
(4) Do a high frequency eddy current procedure at this time. Therefore, the
Dionne Palermo, FAA is withdrawing the NPRM.
(HFEC) or magnetic particle inspection for
any cracks in the critical areas of cam latch Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
1 and cam latch 2 of the MCD. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
[FR Doc. 2017–11893 Filed 6–7–17; 8:45 am]
(h) Exceptions to Service Information Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(1) Where the ‘‘Condition’’ column of table Navigation (air).
1 of paragraph I.D., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of The Withdrawal
MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, R3, refers to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
airplanes meeting certain conditions ■ In consideration of the foregoing, the
identified in ‘‘Condition 1’’: for this AD, Federal Aviation Administration NPRM for FR Doc. FAA–2016–9421,
‘‘Condition 1’’ applies to all airplanes.
(2) Where the Accomplishment
Airspace Docket No. 16–ASW–17, as
14 CFR Part 71 published in the Federal Register of
Instructions of MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, R3,
specify doing actions only for airplanes that [Docket No. FAA–2016–9421; Airspace March 13, 2017 (82 FR 13409) FR Doc.
had completed a certain rig and check of the Docket No. 16–ASW–17] 2017–04793, is hereby withdrawn.
MCD on them, this AD requires doing those
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
actions on all airplanes. Proposed Establishment Class E
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854; 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
Airspace; Cisco, TX
(i) Credit for Previous Actions 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
This paragraph provides credit for the AGENCY: Federal Aviation Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on May 31, 2017.
actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, Administration (FAA), DOT.
Robert W. Beck,
if those actions were performed before the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO
effective date of this AD using VT Mobile (NPRM), withdrawal. Central Service Center.
Aerospace Engineering Inc. Service Bulletin
MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, Revision 2, dated This action withdraws the
SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2017–11677 Filed 6–7–17; 8:45 am]
February 18, 2016. NPRM published in the Federal BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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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. | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 24, 2017. | |
| Contact | Samuel Belete, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE-119A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone: 404-474-5580; fax: 404-474-5605; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 26617 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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