82 FR 27972 - 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 | 2017-12176 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 20, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 27972-27975] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12176] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9566; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-191-AD; Amendment 39-18927; AD 2017-12-12] 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 all The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200PF, and -200CB series airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that certain fuselage circumferential splice plates are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This AD requires repetitive low frequency eddy current (LFEC) inspections for cracks of certain circumferential splice plates, and repairs if necessary. 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 referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9566. 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- 9566; 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 AD, 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: Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5348; 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 all The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200PF, and -200CB series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 5, 2017 (82 [[Page 27973]] FR 1262). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that the fuselage circumferential splice plates along the center fastener rows, forward and aft of station 900 and station 1180 splice centerlines, are susceptible to WFD. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive LFEC inspections for cracks of certain circumferential splice plates, and repairs if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any such cracks, which could lead to the failure of a principal structural element and could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM Boeing and United Airlines stated that they support the NPRM. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) stated that the installation of winglets per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01518SE does not affect the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions. We concur with the commenter's statement. 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 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. Effects of Modification From Passenger to Freighter Configuration on the Proposed Actions FedEx Express (FedEx) stated that VT Aerospace, which holds STC ST03562AT for modification of an airplane from a passenger to a freighter configuration, confirmed that STC ST03562AT does not affect the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions. FedEx otherwise had no objection to the NPRM. We agree with the commenter's statement that STC ST03562AT does not affect the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions. Therefore, the installation of STC ST03562AT does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Because this STC is installed on a limited number of airplanes, we have determined that it is not necessary to revise this AD to include a provision that explicitly states the effect of this STC on compliance. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the change 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 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 AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0105, dated June 10, 2016. The service information describes procedures for repetitive LFEC inspections and repairs of the circumferential splice plates at station 900 and station 1180, from stringer S-6L to stringer S-6R, for any cracks. 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 634 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LFEC inspection.................. 6 work-hours x $85 $0 $510 per inspection $323,340 per per hour = $510 per cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 27974]] 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): 2017-12-12 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18927; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9566; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-191-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 25, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2006-11-11, Amendment 39-14615 (71 FR 30278, May 26, 2006) (``AD 2006-11-11''). (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 757-200, - 200PF, and -200CB series airplanes, certificated in any category. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01518SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/ rgstc.nsf/0/48e13cdfbbc32cf4862576a4005d308b/$FILE/ST01518SE.pdf) 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 fuselage circumferential splice plates along the center fastener rows, forward and aft of station 900 and station 1180 splice centerlines, are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks of certain circumferential splice plates, which could lead to the failure of a principal structural element and could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Low Frequency Eddy Current (LFEC) Inspections and Corrective Actions At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0105, dated June 10, 2016, except as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Do an LFEC inspection for cracking of the circumferential splice plates at station 900 and station 1180, from stringer S-6L to stringer S- 6R, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757- 53A0105, dated June 10, 2016, except as required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0105, dated June 10, 2016. Accomplishing these inspections terminates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2006- 11-11 for the inspections of structurally significant item (SSI) 53- 40-05, circumferential skin splice body station BS900 stringer S-6L to stringer S-6R and circumferential skin splice body station BS1180 stringer S-6L to stringer S-6R, as specified in Section 9 of Boeing Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document D622N001-9, May 2003 or June 2005 revisions. All other requirements of AD 2006-11-11 remain fully applicable and must be complied with. (h) Service Information Exceptions (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0105, dated June 10, 2016, specifies a compliance time ``after the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0105, dated June 10, 2016, specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions, and specifies that action as Required for Compliance (RC), this AD requires repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (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) 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 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 Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5348; 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 757-53A0105, dated June 10, 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. [[Page 27975]] Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 6, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-12176 Filed 6-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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
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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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Adoption of the Amendment (g) Repetitive Low Frequency Eddy Current Commercial Airplanes Organization
(LFEC) Inspections and Corrective Actions Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
Accordingly, under the authority At the applicable time specified in been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
delegated to me by the Administrator, paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing ACO, to make those findings. To be
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Alert Service Bulletin 757–53A0105, dated approved, the repair method, modification
follows: June 10, 2016, except as required by deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Do an LFEC the certification basis of the airplane, and the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS inspection for cracking of the circumferential approval must specifically refer to this AD.
DIRECTIVES splice plates at station 900 and station 1180, (4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2)
from stringer S–6L to stringer S–6R, and do of this AD: For service information that
all applicable corrective actions, in contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 accordance with the Accomplishment
continues to read as follows: provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii)
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
757–53A0105, dated June 10, 2016, except as of this AD apply.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Do
§ 39.13 [Amended] all applicable corrective actions before substeps under an RC step and any figures
further flight. Repeat the inspections identified in an RC step, must be done to
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding thereafter at the applicable times specified in comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
the following new airworthiness paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
directive (AD): Alert Service Bulletin 757–53A0105, dated requirement is removed from that step or
June 10, 2016. Accomplishing these substep. An AMOC is required for any
2017–12–12 The Boeing Company: inspections terminates the requirements of deviations to RC steps, including substeps
Amendment 39–18927; Docket No. paragraph (h) of AD 2006–11–11 for the and identified figures.
FAA–2016–9566; Directorate Identifier inspections of structurally significant item (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
2016–NM–191–AD. (SSI) 53–40–05, circumferential skin splice deviated from using accepted methods in
body station BS900 stringer S–6L to stringer accordance with the operator’s maintenance
(a) Effective Date
S–6R and circumferential skin splice body
This AD is effective July 25, 2017. or inspection program without obtaining
station BS1180 stringer S–6L to stringer S–
6R, as specified in Section 9 of Boeing approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
(b) Affected ADs including substeps and identified figures, can
Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document
This AD affects AD 2006–11–11, D622N001–9, May 2003 or June 2005 still be done as specified, and the airplane
Amendment 39–14615 (71 FR 30278, May 26, revisions. All other requirements of AD can be put back in an airworthy condition.
2006) (‘‘AD 2006–11–11’’). 2006–11–11 remain fully applicable and (j) Related Information
must be complied with.
(c) Applicability For more information about this AD,
(1) This AD applies to all The Boeing (h) Service Information Exceptions contact Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer,
Company Model 757–200, –200PF, and (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
–200CB series airplanes, certificated in any 757–53A0105, dated June 10, 2016, specifies Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
category. a compliance time ‘‘after the original issue Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type date of this service bulletin,’’ this AD 5348; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
Certificate (STC) ST01518SE (http:// requires compliance within the specified eric.schrieber@faa.gov.
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_ compliance time after the effective date of
Library/rgstc.nsf/0/48e13cdfbbc this AD. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
32cf4862576a4005d308b/$FILE/ (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (1) The Director of the Federal Register
ST01518SE.pdf) does not affect the ability to 757–53A0105, dated June 10, 2016, specifies approved the incorporation by reference
accomplish the actions required by this AD. to contact Boeing for repair instructions, and (IBR) of the service information listed in this
Therefore, for airplanes on which STC specifies that action as Required for paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
ST01518SE is installed, a ‘‘change in Compliance (RC), this AD requires repair part 51.
using a method approved in accordance with
product’’ alternative method of compliance (2) You must use this service information
the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD.
comply with the requirements of 14 CFR this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
39.17. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
(AMOCs) 53A0105, dated June 10, 2016.
(d) Subject
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft (ii) Reserved.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the (3) For service information identified in
America Code 53, Fuselage. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
(e) Unsafe Condition requested using the procedures found in 14 Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by send your request to your principal inspector MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
the design approval holder (DAH) indicating or local Flight Standards District Office, as telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: https://
that the fuselage circumferential splice plates appropriate. If sending information directly www.myboeingfleet.com.
along the center fastener rows, forward and to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
aft of station 900 and station 1180 splice (4) You may view this service information
attention of the person identified in at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
centerlines, are subject to widespread fatigue paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be
damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
detect and correct cracks of certain information on the availability of this
Requests@faa.gov.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
circumferential splice plates, which could (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
lead to the failure of a principal structural notify your appropriate principal inspector, (5) You may view this service information
element and could adversely affect the or lacking a principal inspector, the manager that is incorporated by reference at the
structural integrity of the airplane. of the local flight standards district office/ National Archives and Records
certificate holding district office. Administration (NARA). For information on
(f) Compliance (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable the availability of this material at NARA, call
Comply with this AD within the level of safety may be used for any repair, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
compliance times specified, unless already modification, or alteration required by this www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
done. AD if it is approved by the Boeing locations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 6, For service information identified in Due to similarities in the air data systems,
2017. this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., such events could happen on all Bombardier
Michael Kaszycki, 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, CRJ models, CL–600–2B19, CL–600–2C10,
CL–600–2D15, CL–600–2D24 and CL–600–
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody 2E25. Therefore, the corrective actions for
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Customer Response Center North these models will be mandated once their
[FR Doc. 2017–12176 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am] America toll-free telephone 1–866–538– respective Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–514– revisions become available.
855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email This [Canadian] AD mandates the
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet incorporation of AFM procedures to guide
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION http://www.bombardier.com. You may the crew to stabilize the aeroplanes airspeed
view this referenced service information and attitude for continued safe flight.
Federal Aviation Administration at the FAA, Transport Airplane You may examine the MCAI on the
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
14 CFR Part 39 Renton, WA. For information on the by searching for and locating Docket No.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0558; Directorate availability of this material at the FAA, FAA–2017–0558.
Identifier 2015–NM–133–AD; Amendment call 425–227–1221. It is also available
Related Service Information Under 1
39–18930; AD 2017–12–15] on the Internet at http://
CFR Part 51
RIN 2120–AA64
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Bombardier, Inc., has issued Section
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, 0558. 03–19, ‘‘Unreliable Airspeed,’’ of
Inc., Airplanes Chapter 3, ‘‘Emergency Procedures,’’ in
Examining the AD Docket the Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet
AGENCY: Federal Aviation You may examine the AD docket on Model CL–600–2E25 (Series 1000) AFM,
Administration (FAA), DOT. the Internet at http:// Revision 9, dated February 13, 2015.
ACTION: Final rule; request for www.regulations.gov by searching for The service information describes
comments. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– procedures to stabilize the airplane’s
0558; or in person at the Docket airspeed and attitude. This service
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 information is reasonably available
airworthiness directive (AD) for all p.m., Monday through Friday, except because the interested parties have
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2E25 Federal holidays. The AD docket access to it through their normal course
(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. contains this AD, the regulatory of business or by the means identified
This AD requires revising the airplane evaluation, any comments received, and in the ADDRESSES section.
flight manual (AFM) to provide other information. The street address for
procedures to stabilize the airplane’s FAA’s Determination and Requirements
the Docket Operations office (telephone
airspeed and attitude. This AD was of This AD
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
prompted by two in-service incidents of section. Comments will be available in This product has been approved by
loss of all air data information in the the AD docket shortly after receipt. the aviation authority of another
flight deck. We are issuing this AD to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: country, and is approved for operation
address the unsafe condition on these Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, in the United States. Pursuant to our
products. Avionics and Services Branch, ANE– bilateral agreement with the State of
172, FAA, New York Aircraft Design Authority, we have been notified
DATES: This AD becomes effective July
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart of the unsafe condition described in the
5, 2017.
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York MCAI and service information
The Director of the Federal Register
11590; telephone: 516–228–7301; fax: referenced above. We are issuing this
approved the incorporation by reference
516–794–5531. AD because we evaluated all pertinent
of a certain publication listed in this AD
information and determined the unsafe
as of July 5, 2017. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
condition exists and is likely to exist or
We must receive comments on this
Discussion develop on other products of this same
AD by August 4, 2017.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation type design.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR (TCCA), which is the aviation authority FAA’s Determination of the Effective
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following for Canada, has issued Canadian Date
methods: Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–11,
Since there are currently no domestic
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to dated June 9, 2015 (referred to after this
operators of this product, notice and
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the as the Mandatory Continuing
opportunity for public comment before
instructions for submitting comments. Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
issuing this AD are unnecessary.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
• Mail: U.S. Department of for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600– Comments Invited
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) This AD is a final rule that involves
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room airplanes. The MCAI states: requirements affecting flight safety, and
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Two in-service incidents have been we did not precede it by notice and
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
Washington, DC 20590. reported on CL–600–2C10 aeroplanes opportunity for public comment. We
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of regarding a loss of all air data information in invite you to send any written relevant
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– the cockpit. The air data information was data, views, or arguments about this AD.
recovered as the aeroplane descended to
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room lower altitudes. An investigation determined Send your comments to an address
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., that the root cause in both events was high listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 altitude icing (ice crystal contamination). If Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–0558;
p.m., Monday through Friday, except not addressed, this condition may affect Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–133–
Federal holidays. continued safe flight. AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
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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 | Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5348; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 27972 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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