82 FR 28393 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 119 (June 22, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 119 (June 22, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-12631 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 119 (Thursday, June 22, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 28393-28395] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12631] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 119 / Thursday, June 22, 2017 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 28393]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9391; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-129-AD; Amendment 39-18931; AD 2017-13-01] 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 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a crack in a certain body station (BS) frame inboard chord during supplemental structural inspection document (SSID) inspections. This AD requires repetitive detailed and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for any crack at the frame inboard chords, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective July 27, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 27, 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; 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- 9391. 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- 9391; 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: Galib Abumeri, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5324; 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 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2016 (81 FR 81707) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report of a crack in a certain BS frame inboard chord during SSID inspections. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive detailed and HFEC inspections for any crack at the frame inboard chords, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any crack in the inboard chord of the BS 578 (737- 400 series airplanes) and BS 616 (737-300 and -500 series airplanes) frame below stringers S-11L or S-11R, which could result in structural failure of the frame and possible rapid decompression. 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 United Airlines expressed support for the NPRM. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing the supplemental type certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not affect the actions specified in the NPRM. We concur with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of the NPRM as paragraph (c)(1) of this AD and added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC ST01219SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE 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. Request for Clarification of Location Boeing requested that we clarify the location of the body station for the inspection of the frame inboard chords. Boeing pointed out that the NPRM stated: ``in the inboard chord of the BS 616 frame.'' Boeing also pointed out that the service information specifies that for 737- 300 and -500 airplanes the corresponding body station is BS 616, but for 737-400 airplanes, with two overwing exit doors, the corresponding body station is BS 578. We agree that clarification of the body station for the corresponding airplane configuration is necessary. We have revised the Discussion section of this final rule and paragraph (e) of this AD to specify ``the inboard chord of the BS 578 (737-400 series airplanes) and BS 616 (737-300 and -500 series airplanes) frame.'' Request for Additional AMOC Delegation Authority Boeing requested that we include ``Authorized Representative'' (AR) and ``Seattle ACO'' in paragraph (j)(3) of the proposed AD. Specifically, the commenter requested that ``Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO'' be revised to ``Authorized Representative for the [[Page 28394]] Boeing Commercial Airplanes ODA that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO or by the Manager, Seattle ACO.'' The commenter mentioned that AMOCs are approved by individual ARs of the Boeing Commercial Airplanes ODA but not all unit members of the ODA have the authority to provide AMOC approvals to the AD. The commenter also pointed out that Los Angeles ACO and Seattle ACO have both authorized specific ARs to make findings. We disagree with including ARs and the Seattle ACO in paragraph (j)(3) of this final rule. The Los Angeles ACO is now responsible for the Continued Operational Safety of the affected Model 737 airplanes, and delegates AMOC authority to the Boeing Commercial Airplanes ODA based on individual ADs. As a result, AMOC delegation authority is limited to the Manager of the Los Angeles ACO and does not include the Manager of the Seattle ACO. Additionally, including ARs is unnecessary because both the Los Angeles ACO and Seattle ACO authorize only specific ARs to approve AMOCs. We have not changed this AD in this regard. 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 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 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 737-53A1366, dated May 17, 2016. The service information describes procedures for repetitive detailed and HFEC inspections for cracking at certain BS frame inboard chords, and repair. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 400 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detailed and HFEC Inspections... 8 work-hours x $85 per $0 $680 per inspection $272,000 per hour = $680 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. 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): 2017-13-01 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18931; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9391; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-129-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 27, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-300, - 400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/EBD1CEC7B301293E86257CB30045557A?OpenDocument&Highlight=st01219se) does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE 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. [[Page 28395]] (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of a crack in the body station (BS) 616 frame inboard chord during supplemental structural inspection document (SSID) inspections; the crack was located at the lowest fastener hole of the inboard chord inboard strap below stringer S-11R. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any crack in the inboard chord of the BS 578 (737-400 series airplanes) and BS 616 (737-300 and -500 series airplanes) frame below stringers S-11L or S-11R, which could result in structural failure of the frame and possible rapid decompression. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Detailed and High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) Inspections Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1366, dated May 17, 2016: Do detailed and HFEC inspections for any crack at the frame inboard chords, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1366, dated May 17, 2016. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the time specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1366, dated May 17, 2016. (h) Repair If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, repair before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1366, dated May 17, 2016, specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance), this AD requires repair as specified in this paragraph. (i) Service Information Exceptions Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1366, dated May 17, 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. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) 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) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or sub-step is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or sub-step. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Galib Abumeri, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5324; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (l) 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 737-53A1366, dated May 17, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; telephone: 562-797-1717; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (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 9, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-12631 Filed 6-21-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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are keyed to and codified in the Code of Support for the NPRM
Federal Regulations, which is published under Examining the AD Docket United Airlines expressed support for
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. You may examine the AD docket on the NPRM.
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Internet at http:// Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
the Superintendent of Documents. www.regulations.gov by searching for of the Proposed Actions
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9391; or in person at the Docket Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Management Facility between 9 a.m. accomplishing the supplemental type
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not
Federal Aviation Administration except Federal holidays. The AD docket affect the actions specified in the
contains this final rule, the regulatory NPRM.
14 CFR Part 39 evaluation, any comments received, and We concur with the commenter. We
other information. The address for the have redesignated paragraph (c) of the
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9391; Directorate
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is NPRM as paragraph (c)(1) of this AD
Identifier 2016–NM–129–AD; Amendment
39–18931; AD 2017–13–01] Docket Management Facility, U.S. and added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to
Department of Transportation, Docket state that installation of STC ST01219SE
RIN 2120–AA64 does not affect the ability to accomplish
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 the actions required by this AD.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Therefore, for airplanes on which STC
Company Airplanes New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590. ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change in
AGENCY: Federal Aviation product’’ alternative method of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Administration (FAA), DOT. compliance (AMOC) approval request is
Galib Abumeri, Aerospace Engineer, not necessary to comply with the
ACTION: Final rule. Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Request for Clarification of Location
(ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: Boeing requested that we clarify the
Boeing Company Model 737–300, –400,
562–627–5324; fax: 562–627–5210; location of the body station for the
and –500 series airplanes. This AD was
email: galib.abumeri@faa.gov. inspection of the frame inboard chords.
prompted by a report of a crack in a
certain body station (BS) frame inboard SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Boeing pointed out that the NPRM
chord during supplemental structural stated: ‘‘in the inboard chord of the BS
Discussion
inspection document (SSID) 616 frame.’’ Boeing also pointed out that
We issued a notice of proposed the service information specifies that for
inspections. This AD requires repetitive
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 737–300 and –500 airplanes the
detailed and high frequency eddy
part 39 by adding an AD that would corresponding body station is BS 616,
current (HFEC) inspections for any
apply to all The Boeing Company Model but for 737–400 airplanes, with two
crack at the frame inboard chords, and
737–300, –400, and –500 series overwing exit doors, the corresponding
repair if necessary. We are issuing this
airplanes. The NPRM published in the body station is BS 578.
AD to address the unsafe condition on
Federal Register on November 18, 2016 We agree that clarification of the body
these products.
(81 FR 81707) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The station for the corresponding airplane
DATES: This AD is effective July 27, NPRM was prompted by a report of a configuration is necessary. We have
2017. crack in a certain BS frame inboard revised the Discussion section of this
The Director of the Federal Register chord during SSID inspections. The final rule and paragraph (e) of this AD
approved the incorporation by reference NPRM proposed to require repetitive to specify ‘‘the inboard chord of the BS
of a certain publication listed in this AD detailed and HFEC inspections for any 578 (737–400 series airplanes) and BS
as of July 27, 2017. crack at the frame inboard chords, and 616 (737–300 and –500 series airplanes)
ADDRESSES: For service information repair if necessary. We are issuing this frame.’’
identified in this final rule, contact AD to detect and correct any crack in
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, the inboard chord of the BS 578 (737– Request for Additional AMOC
Attention: Contractual & Data Services 400 series airplanes) and BS 616 (737– Delegation Authority
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 300 and –500 series airplanes) frame Boeing requested that we include
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; below stringers S–11L or S–11R, which ‘‘Authorized Representative’’ (AR) and
telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: could result in structural failure of the ‘‘Seattle ACO’’ in paragraph (j)(3) of the
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https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You frame and possible rapid proposed AD. Specifically, the
may view this service information at the decompression. commenter requested that ‘‘Boeing
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Commercial Airplanes Organization
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. Comments Designation Authorization (ODA) that
For information on the availability of We gave the public the opportunity to has been authorized by the Manager,
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– participate in developing this AD. The Los Angeles ACO’’ be revised to
1221. It is also available on the Internet following presents the comments ‘‘Authorized Representative for the
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes ODA that include the Manager of the Seattle ACO. burden on any operator or increase the
has been authorized by the Manager, Additionally, including ARs is scope of this final rule.
Los Angeles ACO or by the Manager, unnecessary because both the Los
Seattle ACO.’’ The commenter Angeles ACO and Seattle ACO authorize Related Service Information Under 1
mentioned that AMOCs are approved by only specific ARs to approve AMOCs. CFR Part 51
individual ARs of the Boeing We have not changed this AD in this We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
Commercial Airplanes ODA but not all regard. Bulletin 737–53A1366, dated May 17,
unit members of the ODA have the
Conclusion 2016. The service information describes
authority to provide AMOC approvals to
the AD. The commenter also pointed We reviewed the relevant data, procedures for repetitive detailed and
out that Los Angeles ACO and Seattle considered the comments received, and HFEC inspections for cracking at certain
ACO have both authorized specific ARs determined that air safety and the BS frame inboard chords, and repair.
to make findings. public interest require adopting this AD This service information is reasonably
We disagree with including ARs and with the changes described previously available because the interested parties
the Seattle ACO in paragraph (j)(3) of and minor editorial changes. We have have access to it through their normal
this final rule. The Los Angeles ACO is determined that these minor changes: course of business or by the means
now responsible for the Continued • Are consistent with the intent that identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Operational Safety of the affected Model was proposed in the NPRM for
737 airplanes, and delegates AMOC correcting the unsafe condition; and Costs of Compliance
authority to the Boeing Commercial • Do not add any additional burden We estimate that this AD affects 400
Airplanes ODA based on individual upon the public than was already airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
ADs. As a result, AMOC delegation proposed in the NPRM. the following costs to comply with this
authority is limited to the Manager of We also determined that these
AD:
the Los Angeles ACO and does not changes will not increase the economic
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Detailed and HFEC In- 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 per inspec- $0 $680 per inspection $272,000 per inspection
spections. tion cycle. cycle. cycle.
We have received no definitive data the relationship between the national Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
that would enable us to provide cost government and the States, or on the
§ 39.13 [Amended]
estimates for the on-condition actions distribution of power and
specified in this AD. responsibilities among the various ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
levels of government. the following new airworthiness
Authority for This Rulemaking
For the reasons discussed above, I directive (AD):
Title 49 of the United States Code certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2017–13–01 The Boeing Company:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Amendment 39–18931; Docket No.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, action’’ under Executive Order 12866, FAA–2016–9391; Directorate Identifier
section 106, describes the authority of (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 2016–NM–129–AD.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Aviation Programs, describes in more (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (a) Effective Date
detail the scope of the Agency’s (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation This AD is effective July 27, 2017.
authority. in Alaska, and (b) Affected ADs
We are issuing this rulemaking under (4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, None.
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: on a substantial number of small entities (c) Applicability
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that under the criteria of the Regulatory (1) This AD applies to all The Boeing
section, Congress charges the FAA with Flexibility Act. Company Model 737–300, –400, and –500
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in series airplanes, certificated in any category.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
air commerce by prescribing regulations (2) Installation of Supplemental Type
for practices, methods, and procedures Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http://
safety, Incorporation by reference, rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_
the Administrator finds necessary for Library/rgstc.nsf/0/EBD1CEC7B
safety in air commerce. This regulation Safety.
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is within the scope of that authority Adoption of the Amendment OpenDocument&Highlight=st01219se) does
because it addresses an unsafe condition Accordingly, under the authority not affect the ability to accomplish the
that is likely to exist or develop on delegated to me by the Administrator, actions required by this AD. Therefore, for
products identified in this rulemaking airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
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action. installed, a ‘‘change in product’’ alternative
follows: method of compliance (AMOC) approval
Regulatory Findings request is not necessary to comply with the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
This AD will not have federalism DIRECTIVES
implications under Executive Order (d) Subject
13132. This AD will not have a ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Air Transport Association (ATA) of
substantial direct effect on the States, on continues to read as follows: America Code 53, Fuselage.
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(e) Unsafe Condition (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 9,
This AD was prompted by a report of a level of safety may be used for any repair, 2017.
crack in the body station (BS) 616 frame modification, or alteration required by this Michael Kaszycki,
inboard chord during supplemental AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
structural inspection document (SSID) Commercial Airplanes Organization
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
inspections; the crack was located at the Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles [FR Doc. 2017–12631 Filed 6–21–17; 8:45 am]
lowest fastener hole of the inboard chord
inboard strap below stringer S–11R. We are ACO, to make those findings. To be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
issuing this AD to detect and correct any approved, the repair method, modification
crack in the inboard chord of the BS 578 deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
(737–400 series airplanes) and BS 616 (737– the certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
300 and –500 series airplanes) frame below approval must specifically refer to this AD.
stringers S–11L or S–11R, which could result (4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of Federal Aviation Administration
in structural failure of the frame and possible this AD: For service information that
rapid decompression. contains steps that are labeled as RC, the 14 CFR Part 39
provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii)
(f) Compliance of this AD apply. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9504; Directorate
Comply with this AD within the (i) The steps labeled as RC, including Identifier 2016–NM–107–AD; Amendment
compliance times specified, unless already substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–18932; AD 2017–13–02]
done. identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or sub-step is RIN 2120–AA64
(g) Repetitive Detailed and High Frequency
Eddy Current (HFEC) Inspections labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Except as required by paragraph (i) of this sub-step. An AMOC is required for any Aviation Airplanes
AD, at the applicable times specified in table deviations to RC steps, including substeps
1 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing and identified figures.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1366, dated (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Administration (FAA), Department of
May 17, 2016: Do detailed and HFEC deviated from using accepted methods in Transportation (DOT).
inspections for any crack at the frame accordance with the operator’s maintenance ACTION: Final rule.
inboard chords, in accordance with the or inspection program without obtaining
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, We are adopting a new
SUMMARY:
Service Bulletin 737–53A1366, dated May including substeps and identified figures, can
17, 2016. Repeat the inspections thereafter at airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
still be done as specified, and the airplane Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
the time specified in table 1 of paragraph can be put back in an airworthy condition.
1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service airplanes. This AD was prompted by
Bulletin 737–53A1366, dated May 17, 2016. (k) Related Information reports that during the assembly of
For more information about this AD, structural elements on some airplanes,
(h) Repair
contact Galib Abumeri, Aerospace Engineer, lack of established procedures and tools
If any crack is found during any inspection caused boring and torqueing defects to
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, repair
before further flight using a method approved
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, be present at some locations. This AD
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– requires a detailed visual inspection of
in accordance with the procedures specified
5324; fax: 562–627–5210; email: bore holes for defects, replacement of
in paragraph (j) of this AD. Although Boeing
galib.abumeri@faa.gov. bolts, and repair if necessary. We are
Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1366, dated
May 17, 2016, specifies to contact Boeing for (l) Material Incorporated by Reference issuing this AD to address the unsafe
repair instructions, and specifies that action condition on these products.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance), this AD
approved the incorporation by reference DATES: This AD is effective July 27,
requires repair as specified in this paragraph.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this 2017.
(i) Service Information Exceptions paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR The Director of the Federal Register
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– part 51. approved the incorporation by reference
53A1366, dated May 17, 2016, specifies a (2) You must use this service information
of a certain publication listed in this AD
compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. as of July 27, 2017.
of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires
compliance within the specified compliance (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– ADDRESSES : For service information
time after the effective date of this AD. 53A1366, dated May 17, 2016. identified in this final rule, contact
(ii) Reserved. Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (3) For Boeing service information Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South
(AMOCs) identified in this AD, contact Boeing Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Commercial Airplanes, Attention:
440–6700; Internet http://
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600
Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14 Beach, CA 90740; telephone: 562–797–1717; view this referenced service information
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. at the FAA, Transport Airplane
send your request to your principal inspector (4) You may view this service information Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
or local Flight Standards District Office, as at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Renton, WA. For information on the
appropriate. If sending information directly 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For availability of this material at the FAA,
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the information on the availability of this call 425–227–1221. It is also available
attention of the person identified in material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. on the Internet at http://
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be (5) You may view this service information
www.regulations.gov by searching for
emailed to 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@ that is incorporated by reference at the
faa.gov. National Archives and Records and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (NARA). For information on 9504.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, the availability of this material at NARA, call Examining the AD Docket
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
of the local flight standards district office/ www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on
certificate holding district office. locations.html. the Internet at http://
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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 27, 2017. | |
| Contact | Galib Abumeri, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5324; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 28393 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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