82 FR 27970 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 117 (June 20, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 117 (June 20, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-12397 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 20, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 27970-27972] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12397] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9502; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-128-AD; Amendment 39-18929; AD 2017-12-14] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200 and -200PF series airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that certain areas of the frame webs are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This AD requires inspections of the frame webs for any crack of any open coordinating holes, tooling holes, and insulation blanket attachment holes; repair if necessary; and modification of the frame webs at all open hole locations, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective July 25, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 25, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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 service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9502. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9502; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200 and -200PF series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 20, 2016 (81 FR 92742) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by an evaluation by the DAH indicating that certain areas of the frame webs are subject to WFD. The NPRM proposed to require high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the frame webs for any crack in any open coordinating holes, tooling holes, and insulation blanket attachment holes; repair if necessary; and modification of the frame webs at all open hole locations, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking that could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We have considered the comments received. Boeing Commercial Airplanes, FedEx, and United Airlines supported the NPRM. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing the supplemental type certificate (STC) ST01518SE does not affect the actions specified in the proposed AD. We concur with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of the proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) of this AD and added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC ST01518SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01518SE is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. Additional Change to Proposed AD We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to specify all compliance times, rather than referring to the service information because a certain compliance time specified in the service information is relative to the issue date of the service information. For this AD, that compliance time is relative to the effective date of this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the changes described previously, and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and [[Page 27971]] Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0103, dated June 22, 2016. The service information describes procedures for performing repetitive HFEC inspections of the frame webs for any crack of any open coordinating holes, tooling holes, and insulation blanket attachment holes; and modifying the frame webs between stringers S-20 and S-25. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 74 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HFEC inspection.................. 68 work-hours x $85 $0 $5,780 per $427,720 per per hour = $5,780 inspection cycle. inspection cycle. per inspection cycle. Modification..................... 1 work-hour x $85 \1\ 0 85.................. 85. per hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Parts supplied by the operator. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this 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 This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 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): 2017-12-14 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18929; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9502; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-128-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 25, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200 and - 200PF series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0103, dated June 22, 2016. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01518SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgSTC.nsf/0/38B606833BBD98B386257FAA00602538?OpenDocument&Highlight=st01518se) does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01518SE is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the frame webs between stringers S-20 and S-25 on the left side and right side, from station (STA) 440 to STA 820 and from STA 1300 to STA 1701, are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking that could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) Inspections of the Frame Webs Before the accumulation of 28,000 total flight cycles, or within 3,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do an HFEC inspection of the frame webs for any crack in any open coordinating holes, tooling holes, and insulation blanket attachment holes, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0103, dated June 22, 2016. If any cracking is found, repair before further flight [[Page 27972]] using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 12,000 flight cycles. (h) Modification of the Frame Webs Before the accumulation of 59,000 total flight cycles, modify the frame webs at all open hole locations, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757- 53A0103, dated June 22, 2016. Accomplishment of this modification terminates the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD at the modified locations only. (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) 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 (g) 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 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 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]. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0103, dated June 22, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) 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. (4) You may view this 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. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 7, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-12397 Filed 6-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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fruit was processed, in accordance with tooling holes, and insulation blanket (81 FR 92742) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
the requirements in the operational attachment holes; repair if necessary; NPRM was prompted by an evaluation
workplan. This identification must be and modification of the frame webs at by the DAH indicating that certain areas
maintained until the fruit is released for all open hole locations, which would of the frame webs are subject to WFD.
entry into the continental United States. terminate the repetitive inspections. We The NPRM proposed to require high
The pitahaya fruit are subject to are issuing this AD to address the unsafe frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspection at the port of entry for all condition on these products. inspections of the frame webs for any
quarantine pests of concern, including DATES: This AD is effective July 25, crack in any open coordinating holes,
A. fraterculus. If a single larva of A. 2017. tooling holes, and insulation blanket
fraterculus is found in a shipment from The Director of the Federal Register attachment holes; repair if necessary;
a place of production (either by the approved the incorporation by reference and modification of the frame webs at
NPPO in Ecuador or by inspectors at the of a certain publication listed in this AD all open hole locations, which would
continental United States port of entry), as of July 25, 2017. terminate the repetitive inspections. We
the entire lot of fruit will be prohibited ADDRESSES: For service information are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue
from importation into the continental identified in this final rule, contact cracking that could result in reduced
United States, and the place of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, structural integrity of the airplane.
production of that fruit will be Attention: Contractual & Data Services Comments
suspended from the export program (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
until appropriate measures agreed upon 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; We gave the public the opportunity to
by the NPPO of Ecuador and APHIS telephone 562–797–1717; Internet participate in developing this AD. We
have been taken. https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You have considered the comments received.
(f) Phytosanitary certificate. Each may view this service information at the Boeing Commercial Airplanes, FedEx,
consignment of pitahaya fruit must be FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, and United Airlines supported the
accompanied by a phytosanitary 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. NPRM.
certificate issued by the NPPO of For information on the availability of Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
Ecuador stating that the consignment this material at the FAA, call 425–227– of the Proposed Actions
was produced and prepared for export 1221. It is also available on the Internet
in accordance with the requirements of Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
at http://www.regulations.gov by accomplishing the supplemental type
§ 319.56–77. searching for and locating Docket No. certificate (STC) ST01518SE does not
(Approved by the Office of Management and FAA–2016–9502. affect the actions specified in the
Budget under control number 0579–0447.)
Examining the AD Docket proposed AD.
Done in Washington, DC, this 14th day of We concur with the commenter. We
June 2017. You may examine the AD docket on
have redesignated paragraph (c) of the
Michael C. Gregoire, the Internet at http://
proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) of this
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant www.regulations.gov by searching for
AD and added paragraph (c)(2) to this
Health Inspection Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
AD to state that installation of STC
[FR Doc. 2017–12802 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am] 9502; or in person at the Docket
ST01518SE does not affect the ability to
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
BILLING CODE 3410–34–P accomplish the actions required by this
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
STC ST01518SE is installed, a ‘‘change
contains this final rule, the regulatory
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION in product’’ alternative method of
evaluation, any comments received, and
compliance (AMOC) approval request is
Federal Aviation Administration other information. The address for the
not necessary to comply with the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
14 CFR Part 39 Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket Additional Change to Proposed AD
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9502; Directorate Operations, M–30, West Building
Identifier 2016–NM–128–AD; Amendment We have revised paragraph (g) of this
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 AD to specify all compliance times,
39–18929; AD 2017–12–14]
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, rather than referring to the service
RIN 2120–AA64 DC 20590. information because a certain
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: compliance time specified in the service
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer,
Company Airplanes information is relative to the issue date
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los of the service information. For this AD,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Angeles Aircraft Certification Office that compliance time is relative to the
Administration (FAA), DOT. (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, effective date of this AD.
ACTION: Final rule. Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
562–627–5205; fax: 562–627–5210; Conclusion
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new email: muoi.vuong@faa.gov. We reviewed the relevant data,
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: considered the comments received, and
The Boeing Company Model 757–200 determined that air safety and the
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
and –200PF series airplanes. This AD Discussion public interest require adopting this
was prompted by an evaluation by the We issued a notice of proposed final rule with the changes described
design approval holder (DAH) rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR previously, and minor editorial changes.
indicating that certain areas of the frame part 39 by adding an AD that would We have determined that these minor
webs are subject to widespread fatigue apply to certain The Boeing Company changes:
damage (WFD). This AD requires Model 757–200 and –200PF series • Are consistent with the intent that
inspections of the frame webs for any airplanes. The NPRM published in the was proposed in the NPRM for
crack of any open coordinating holes, Federal Register on December 20, 2016 correcting the unsafe condition; and
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• Do not add any additional burden 2016. The service information describes of business or by the means identified
upon the public than was already procedures for performing repetitive in the ADDRESSES section.
proposed in the NPRM. HFEC inspections of the frame webs for
We also determined that these Costs of Compliance
any crack of any open coordinating
changes will not increase the economic holes, tooling holes, and insulation We estimate that this AD affects 74
burden on any operator or increase the blanket attachment holes; and airplanes of U.S. registry.
scope of this final rule. modifying the frame webs between
We estimate the following costs to
Related Service Information Under 1 stringers S–20 and S–25. This service
comply with this AD:
CFR Part 51 information is reasonably available
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service because the interested parties have
Bulletin 757–53A0103, dated June 22, access to it through their normal course
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
HFEC inspection ............ 68 work-hours × $85 per hour = $5,780 per in- $0 $5,780 per inspection $427,720 per inspection
spection cycle. cycle. cycle.
Modification .................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ....................... 10 85 .................................. 85.
1 Parts supplied by the operator.
We have received no definitive data (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under airplanes, certificated in any category, as
that would enable us to provide cost DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
estimates for the on-condition actions (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 757–53A0103, dated June 22, 2016.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (2) Installation of Supplemental Type
specified in this AD.
Certificate (STC) ST01518SE (http://
in Alaska, and rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_
Authority for This Rulemaking (4) Will not have a significant Library/rgSTC.nsf/0/38B606833BBD98B3
Title 49 of the United States Code economic impact, positive or negative, 86257FAA00602538?OpenDocument
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue on a substantial number of small entities &Highlight=st01518se) does not affect the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, under the criteria of the Regulatory ability to accomplish the actions required by
section 106, describes the authority of Flexibility Act. this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which
STC ST01518SE is installed, a ‘‘change in
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 product’’ alternative method of compliance
Aviation Programs, describes in more (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to
detail the scope of the Agency’s Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
comply with the requirements of 14 CFR
authority. safety, Incorporation by reference, 39.17.
Safety.
We are issuing this rulemaking under (d) Subject
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Adoption of the Amendment
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Accordingly, under the authority America Code 53, Fuselage.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that delegated to me by the Administrator,
section, Congress charges the FAA with (e) Unsafe Condition
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in follows: This AD was prompted by an evaluation by
air commerce by prescribing regulations the design approval holder (DAH) indicating
that the frame webs between stringers S–20
for practices, methods, and procedures PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
and S–25 on the left side and right side, from
the Administrator finds necessary for DIRECTIVES station (STA) 440 to STA 820 and from STA
safety in air commerce. This regulation 1300 to STA 1701, are subject to widespread
is within the scope of that authority ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this
because it addresses an unsafe condition continues to read as follows: AD to prevent fatigue cracking that could
that is likely to exist or develop on Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. result in reduced structural integrity of the
products identified in this rulemaking airplane.
action. § 39.13 [Amended]
(f) Compliance
Regulatory Findings ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Comply with this AD within the
the following new airworthiness compliance times specified, unless already
This AD will not have federalism directive (AD): done.
implications under Executive Order 2017–12–14 The Boeing Company: (g) Repetitive High Frequency Eddy Current
13132. This AD will not have a Amendment 39–18929; Docket No. (HFEC) Inspections of the Frame Webs
substantial direct effect on the States, on FAA–2016–9502; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–128–AD. Before the accumulation of 28,000 total
the relationship between the national
flight cycles, or within 3,000 flight cycles
government and the States, or on the
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
(a) Effective Date after the effective date of this AD, whichever
distribution of power and occurs later, do an HFEC inspection of the
This AD is effective July 25, 2017.
responsibilities among the various frame webs for any crack in any open
levels of government. (b) Affected ADs coordinating holes, tooling holes, and
For the reasons discussed above, I None. insulation blanket attachment holes, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
certify that this AD: (c) Applicability Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (1) This AD applies to The Boeing 757–53A0103, dated June 22, 2016. If any
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Company Model 757–200 and –200PF series cracking is found, repair before further flight
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using a method approved in accordance with Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– frequency eddy current (LFEC)
the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of 5205; fax: 562–627–5210; email: inspections for cracks of certain
this AD. Repeat the inspection at intervals muoi.vuong@faa.gov. circumferential splice plates, and
not to exceed 12,000 flight cycles.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference repairs if necessary. We are issuing this
(h) Modification of the Frame Webs (1) The Director of the Federal Register AD to address the unsafe condition on
Before the accumulation of 59,000 total approved the incorporation by reference these products.
flight cycles, modify the frame webs at all (IBR) of the service information listed in this DATES: This AD is effective July 25,
open hole locations, in accordance with the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 2017.
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert part 51. The Director of the Federal Register
Service Bulletin 757–53A0103, dated June (2) You must use this service information
22, 2016. Accomplishment of this
approved the incorporation by reference
as applicable to do the actions required by
modification terminates the repetitive of a certain publication listed in this AD
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
inspection requirements of paragraph (g) of (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– as of July 25, 2017.
this AD at the modified locations only. 53A0103, dated June 22, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (ii) Reserved. identified in this final rule, contact
(AMOCs) (3) For service information identified in Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if MC 110 SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
requested using the procedures found in 14 telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet:
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, www.myboeingfleet.com. https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
send your request to your principal inspector (4) You may view this service information may view this referenced service
or local Flight Standards District Office, as at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, information at the FAA, Transport
appropriate. If sending information directly 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the information on the availability of this SW., Renton, WA. For information on
attention of the person identified in
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. the availability of this material at the
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be
(5) You may view this service information FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
emailed to 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@
that is incorporated by reference at the available on the Internet at http://
faa.gov.
National Archives and Records
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, www.regulations.gov by searching for
Administration (NARA). For information on
notify your appropriate principal inspector, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
the availability of this material at NARA, call
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 9566.
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
of the local flight standards district office/
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Examining the AD Docket
certificate holding district office.
locations.html.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable You may examine the AD docket on
level of safety may be used for any repair, Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 7,
modification, or alteration required by this 2017.
the Internet at http://
AD if it is approved by the Boeing www.regulations.gov by searching for
Michael Kaszycki,
Commercial Airplanes Organization and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 9566; or in person at the Docket
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles Management Facility between 9 a.m.
ACO, to make those findings. To be [FR Doc. 2017–12397 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am]
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
approved, the repair method, modification BILLING CODE 4910–13–P except Federal holidays. The AD docket
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet contains this AD, the regulatory
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
evaluation, any comments received, and
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION other information. The address for the
(4) Except as required by paragraph (g) of
this AD: For service information that Federal Aviation Administration Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
contains steps that are labeled as Required Docket Management Facility, U.S.
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
14 CFR Part 39 Department of Transportation, Docket
paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD Operations, M–30, West Building
apply. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9566; Directorate Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including Identifier 2016–NM–191–AD; Amendment New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–18927; AD 2017–12–12]
identified in an RC step, must be done to
DC 20590.
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer,
requirement is removed from that step or Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
substep. An AMOC is required for any Company Airplanes Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
deviations to RC steps, including substeps (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
and identified figures. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in ACTION: Final rule. 562–627–5348; fax: 562–627–5210;
accordance with the operator’s maintenance email: eric.schrieber@faa.gov.
or inspection program without obtaining SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
including substeps and identified figures, can Boeing Company Model 757–200, Discussion
still be done as specified, and the airplane –200PF, and –200CB series airplanes. We issued a notice of proposed
can be put back in an airworthy condition. This AD was prompted by an evaluation rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(j) Related Information by the design approval holder (DAH) part 39 by adding an AD that would
For more information about this AD, indicating that certain fuselage apply to all The Boeing Company Model
contact Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer, circumferential splice plates are subject 757–200, –200PF, and –200CB series
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, This AD requires repetitive low Federal Register on January 5, 2017 (82
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective July 25, 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 27970 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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