82 FR 3137 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 7 (January 11, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
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| FR Document | 2016-31187 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 3137-3140] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-31187] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8181; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-002-AD; Amendment 39-18765; AD 2016-26-07] 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 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the nose wheel well is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This AD requires modification, inspections, and corrective actions of the nose wheel body structure. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective February 15, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 15, 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- 8181. 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- 8181; 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 [[Page 3138]] 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: Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6428; fax: 425-917-6590; 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 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 28, 2016 (81 FR 49572) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by an evaluation by the DAH indicating that the nose wheel well is subject to WFD. The NPRM proposed to require modification of the nose wheel body structure; a detailed inspection of the nose wheel body structure for any cracking; a surface HFEC or an open hole HFEC inspection of the vertical beam outer chord and web for any cracking; and all applicable related investigative actions including repetitive inspections, and other specified and corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in the nose wheel well structure; such cracking could adversely affect the 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 and United Airlines supported the NPRM. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for 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. Since the NPRM was Issued Since the NPRM was issued, we have updated the AD with Boeing's new contact information. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2887, dated December 2, 2015. The service information describes procedures for modification of the nose wheel body structure; a detailed inspection of the nose wheel body structure for any cracking; a web surface HFEC and an open hole HFEC inspection of the vertical beam outer chord for any cracking; 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 107 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification................ 408 work-hours x $85 $15,743 $50,423.............................. $5,395,261. per hour = $34,680. Part 2 detailed inspection.. 140 work-hours x $85 $0 $11,900 per inspection cycle......... $1,273,300 per inspection cycle. per hour = $11,900 per inspection cycle. Surface HFEC inspection..... 4 work[dash]hours x $0 $340 per inspection cycle............ Up to $36,380 per inspection cycle. $85 per hour = $340 per inspection cycle. Open hole HFEC inspection... 4 work-hours x $85 $0 $340 per inspection cycle............ Up to $36,380 per inspection cycle. per hour = $340 per 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. [[Page 3139]] 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): 2016-26-07 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18765; Docket No. FAA- 2016-8181; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-002-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective February 15, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747- 400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2887, dated December 2, 2015. (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 indicating that the nose wheel well is subject to widespread fatigue damage. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in the nose wheel well structure; such cracking could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification for Groups 1 and 4 Airplanes For groups 1 and 4 airplanes as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2887, dated December 2, 2015: Except as required by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2887, dated December 2, 2015, modify the nose wheel body structure, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2887, dated December 2, 2015. (h) Inspection for Groups 1 and 4 Airplanes For groups 1 and 4 airplanes on which the actions of paragraph (g) have been done: Except as required by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2887, dated December 2, 2015, do a detailed inspection of the nose wheel body structure for any cracking; do a surface high frequency eddy current inspection (HFEC) or an open hole HFEC inspection of the vertical beam outer chord and web for any cracking; and do all applicable related investigative, other specified actions, and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2887, dated December 2, 2015; except as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative actions, other specified actions, and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the detailed inspection of the nose wheel body structure, and either the surface HFEC or the open hole HFEC inspection of the vertical beam outer chord, thereafter, at the applicable interval specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2887, dated December 2, 2015. (i) Inspection for Groups 2, 3, 5 and 6 Airplanes For groups 2, 3, 5 and 6 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2887, dated December 2, 2015: Except as required by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2887, dated December 2, 2015, do a detailed inspection of the nose wheel well body structure for any cracking, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2887, dated December 2, 2015; except as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Do all related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the detailed inspection thereafter at the applicable intervals specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2887, dated December 2, 2015. (j) Exceptions to the Service Information (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2887, dated December 2, 2015, 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) If any crack is found during any inspection required by this AD, and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2887, dated December 2, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for appropriate action, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance): Before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) 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, Seattle 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 (j)(2) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and (k)(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. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6428; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (m) 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 747-53A2887, dated December 2, 2015. [[Page 3140]] (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 90740-5600; 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 December 15, 2016. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-31187 Filed 1-10-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(9) Purchase of equipment and to encourage and solicit participation by DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
equipment-related modifications or all types of entities that might benefit
renovations of a facility, but only to the from participation, including newly Federal Aviation Administration
extent that such equipment and any formed entities and rival existing
related modifications or renovations are participants; 14 CFR Part 39
used to support another eligible activity [Docket No. FAA–2016–8181; Directorate
(d) The extent to which the regional
as described in this section (the Identifier 2016–NM–002–AD; Amendment
innovation cluster is likely to stimulate
recipient may be required to secure and 39–18765; AD 2016–26–07]
record the Federal interest in the innovation and have a positive effect on
equipment); and regional economic growth and RIN 2120–AA64
(10) Any other activity determined development;
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appropriate by the Assistant Secretary (e) The capacity of participants in the Company Airplanes
and consistent with section 27(b) of regional innovation cluster to access, or
Stevenson-Wydler. contribute to, a well-trained workforce; AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(b) An ineligible activity includes, but (f) The ability of participants in the Administration (FAA), DOT.
is not limited to: regional innovation cluster to attract ACTION: Final rule.
(1) Use of Federal funds or matching
additional funds to support the cluster
share for equity investments; SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(2) Acquisition or improvement of with non-Federal funds; and airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
real property; (g) The likelihood that participants in The Boeing Company Model 747–100,
(3) Construction except to the extent the regional innovation cluster will be 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B,
provided in paragraph (a)(9) of this able to sustain activities after the grant 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–
section; and expires. 400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and
(4) Lending programs, such as a direct 747SP series airplanes. This AD was
loan program or capitalizing a revolving § 312.11 Application evaluation and prompted by an evaluation by the
loan fund. selection criteria. design approval holder (DAH)
(a) EDA will evaluate and select indicating that the nose wheel well is
§ 312.8 Investment rates.
complete applications in accordance subject to widespread fatigue damage
(a) Minimum investment rate. There is (WFD). This AD requires modification,
with the evaluation criteria, funding
no minimum investment rate for a inspections, and corrective actions of
priority considerations, availability of
project. the nose wheel body structure. We are
(b) Maximum investment rate. The funding, competitiveness of the
application, and requirements set forth issuing this AD to address the unsafe
maximum investment rate for a project condition on these products.
shall not exceed 50 percent. in section 27(b) of Stevenson-Wydler,
the FFO, and other applicable Federal DATES: This AD is effective February 15,
§ 312.9 Matching share requirements. statutes and regulations. All awards are 2017.
The required matching share of a subject to the availability of funds. The Director of the Federal Register
project’s eligible costs may consist of approved the incorporation by reference
(b) EDA will endeavor to notify of a certain publication listed in this AD
cash or in-kind contribution(s) whose applicants as soon as practicable
value can be readily determined, as of February 15, 2017.
regarding whether their applications are
verified, and justified. Applicants must ADDRESSES: For service information
selected for funding. identified in this final rule, contact
show at the time of application that the
matching share is committed to the (c) Stevenson-Wydler does not require Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
project, will be available as needed, and nor does EDA provide an appeal process Attention: Contractual & Data Services
is not or will not be conditioned or for denial of applications for EDA (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
encumbered in any way that would investment assistance. 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
preclude its use consistent with the telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet:
§ 312.12 General terms and conditions for https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
requirements of the investment
investment assistance. may view this referenced service
assistance. EDA shall determine at its
sole discretion whether the matching RIS Program grants are subject to all information at the FAA, Transport
share documentation adequately requirements contained in part 302 of Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
addresses the requirements of this this chapter, except §§ 302.2, 302.3, SW., Renton, WA. For information on
section. 302.9, 302.10, and 302.17. the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
§ 312.10 Application components. available on the Internet at http://
Subpart C—Regional Innovation
In addition to the criteria set forth in Research and Information Program www.regulations.gov by searching for
the FFO, to be considered for a RIS [Reserved] and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Program grant, eligible applicants must 8181.
provide the following information: §§ 312.13–312.17 [Reserved]
(a) A description of the regional Examining the AD Docket
innovation cluster supported by the Dated: January 3, 2017. You may examine the AD docket on
proposed activity; Roy K.J. Williams, the Internet at http://
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(b) The extent to which the regional Assistant Secretary for Economic www.regulations.gov by searching for
innovation cluster is supported by the Development. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
private sector, State and local units of [FR Doc. 2017–00116 Filed 1–10–17; 8:45 am] 8181; or in person at the Docket
government, and other relevant BILLING CODE 3510–24–P Management Facility between 9 a.m.
stakeholders; and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(c) The methods that participants in except Federal holidays. The AD docket
the regional innovation cluster will use contains this AD, the regulatory
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (h) Inspection for Groups 1 and 4 Airplanes (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
For groups 1 and 4 airplanes on which the (AMOCs)
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference, actions of paragraph (g) have been done: (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Except as required by paragraph (j)(1) of this Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
Safety.
AD, at the applicable time specified in authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
Adoption of the Amendment paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing requested using the procedures found in 14
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2887, dated CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
Accordingly, under the authority send your request to your principal inspector
delegated to me by the Administrator, December 2, 2015, do a detailed inspection
of the nose wheel body structure for any or local Flight Standards District Office, as
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as appropriate. If sending information directly
cracking; do a surface high frequency eddy
follows: to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
current inspection (HFEC) or an open hole
attention of the person identified in
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS HFEC inspection of the vertical beam outer paragraph (l) of this AD. Information may be
DIRECTIVES chord and web for any cracking; and do all emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
applicable related investigative, other Requests@faa.gov.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 specified actions, and corrective actions, in (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
continues to read as follows: accordance with the Accomplishment notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 747–53A2887, dated December 2, 2015; of the local flight standards district office/
§ 39.13 [Amended] except as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this certificate holding district office.
AD. Do all applicable related investigative (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding actions, other specified actions, and level of safety may be used for any repair,
the following new airworthiness corrective actions before further flight. modification, or alteration required by this
directive (AD): Repeat the detailed inspection of the nose AD if it is approved by the Boeing
wheel body structure, and either the surface Commercial Airplanes Organization
2016–26–07 The Boeing Company:
HFEC or the open hole HFEC inspection of Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
Amendment 39–18765; Docket No.
FAA–2016–8181; Directorate Identifier the vertical beam outer chord, thereafter, at been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
2016–NM–002–AD. the applicable interval specified in paragraph ACO, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification
1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
(a) Effective Date deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
Bulletin 747–53A2887, dated December 2, the certification basis of the airplane, and the
This AD is effective February 15, 2017. 2015. approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(b) Affected ADs (i) Inspection for Groups 2, 3, 5 and 6 (4) Except as required by paragraph (j)(2)
None. Airplanes of this AD: For service information that
contains steps that are labeled as Required
(c) Applicability For groups 2, 3, 5 and 6 airplanes for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
This AD applies to The Boeing Company identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and (k)(4)(ii) of this AD
Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–53A2887, dated December 2, 2015: apply.
747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, Except as required by paragraph (j)(1) of this (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and AD, at the applicable time specified in substeps under an RC step and any figures
747SP series airplanes, certificated in any paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing identified in an RC step, must be done to
category, as identified in Boeing Alert Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2887, dated comply with the AD. If a step or sub-step is
Service Bulletin 747–53A2887, dated December 2, 2015, do a detailed inspection labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
December 2, 2015. of the nose wheel well body structure for any requirement is removed from that step or
cracking, and do all applicable related sub-step. An AMOC is required for any
(d) Subject
investigative and corrective actions, in deviations to RC steps, including substeps
Air Transport Association (ATA) of accordance with the Accomplishment and identified figures.
America Code 53, Fuselage. Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
(e) Unsafe Condition 747–53A2887, dated December 2, 2015; deviated from using accepted methods in
except as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this accordance with the operator’s maintenance
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by
AD. Do all related investigative and or inspection program without obtaining
the design approval holder indicating that
corrective actions before further flight. approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
the nose wheel well is subject to widespread
Repeat the detailed inspection thereafter at including substeps and identified figures, can
fatigue damage. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct fatigue cracking in the the applicable intervals specified in still be done as specified, and the airplane
nose wheel well structure; such cracking paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing can be put back in an airworthy condition.
could adversely affect the structural integrity Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2887, dated (l) Related Information
of the airplane. December 2, 2015.
For more information about this AD,
(f) Compliance (j) Exceptions to the Service Information contact Nathan Weigand, Aerospace
Comply with this AD within the (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,
compliance times specified, unless already 747–53A2887, dated December 2, 2015, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
done. Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–
specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the
6428; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
(g) Modification for Groups 1 and 4 original issue date of this service bulletin,’’
Nathan.P.Weigand@faa.gov.
Airplanes this AD requires compliance within the
specified compliance time after the effective (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
For groups 1 and 4 airplanes as identified
date of this AD. (1) The Director of the Federal Register
in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
53A2887, dated December 2, 2015: Except as (2) If any crack is found during any approved the incorporation by reference
inspection required by this AD, and Boeing
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required by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, at the (IBR) of the service information listed in this
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2887, dated paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service December 2, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing part 51.
Bulletin 747–53A2887, dated December 2, for appropriate action, and specifies that (2) You must use this service information
2015, modify the nose wheel body structure, action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance): as applicable to do the actions required by
in accordance with the Accomplishment Before further flight, repair using a method this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin approved in accordance with the procedures (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
747–53A2887, dated December 2, 2015. specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. 53A2887, dated December 2, 2015.
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(ii) Reserved. Boeing Commercial Airplanes, issuing this AD to prevent an
(3) For Boeing service information Attention: Contractual & Data Services unacceptable reduction of the fatigue
identified in this AD, contact Boeing (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC life in the upper side-of-body rib chord.
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; Associated fatigue cracks can reduce the
Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600
Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet structural capability of the upper side-
Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone: 562–797– https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You of-body t-chord to a point where it
1717; Internet: https:// may view this referenced service cannot sustain limit load, which could
www.myboeingfleet.com. information at the FAA, Transport adversely affect the structural integrity
(4) You may view this service information Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue of the airplane.
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, SW., Renton, WA. For information on
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Comments
the availability of this material at the
information on the availability of this FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also We gave the public the opportunity to
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. available on the Internet at http:// participate in developing this AD. The
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
www.regulations.gov by searching for following presents the comments
National Archives and Records and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
Administration (NARA). For information on 6428. response to each comment.
the availability of this material at NARA, call Examining the AD Docket Request To Reference Revised Service
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on Information
locations.html. the Internet at http:// United Airlines (UA) and All Nippon
Issued in Renton, Washington, on www.regulations.gov by searching for Airways (ANA) asked that we revise the
December 15, 2016. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– NPRM to reference Boeing Alert Service
Victor Wicklund, 6428; or in person at the Docket Bulletin B787–81205–SB570018–00,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Management Facility between 9 a.m. Issue 002, because Boeing Alert Service
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Bulletin B787–81205–SB570018–00,
[FR Doc. 2016–31187 Filed 1–10–17; 8:45 am] except Federal holidays. The AD docket Issue 001, dated July 1, 2015, is
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contains this AD, the regulatory currently being revised by Boeing. UA
evaluation, any comments received, and and ANA added that by including the
other information. The address for the revised service information for
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is accomplishing the specified actions,
Docket Management Facility, U.S. requests for alternative methods of
Federal Aviation Administration Department of Transportation, Docket compliance (AMOCs) will be reduced.
Operations, M–30, West Building We do not agree because the revised
14 CFR Part 39 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 service information is not yet released.
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, In an AD, we cannot refer to service
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6428; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–119–AD; Amendment DC 20590. information that does not exist because
39–18764; AD 2016–26–06] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: doing so violates Office of the Federal
Allen Rauschendorfer, Aerospace Register (OFR) regulations for approval
RIN 2120–AA64
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, of materials incorporated by reference in
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification rules. To allow operators to use service
Company Airplanes Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., information issued after publication of
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425– an AD, either we must supersede the AD
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 917–6487; fax: 425–917–6590; email: to reference specific service
Administration (FAA), DOT. allen.rauschendorfer@faa.gov. information, or operators must request
ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: approval to use the new service
information as an AMOC for the AD
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Discussion under the provisions of paragraph (j) of
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed this AD. We consider addressing the
The Boeing Company Model 787–8 rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR unsafe condition as soon as possible a
airplanes. This AD was prompted by part 39 by adding an AD that would necessity. We might consider issuing a
reports indicating that certain wing apply to certain The Boeing Company global AMOC if revised service
side-of-body upper stringer fittings have Model 787–8 airplanes. The NPRM information is approved. We have not
been installed with faying surface published in the Federal Register on changed this AD in this regard.
mismatch beyond the allowed May 11, 2016 (81 FR 29206) (‘‘the
machining tolerance. This AD requires Request for Clarification of the Reason
NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by for the AD
inspections of certain stringer fittings, reports indicating that certain wing
replacement if necessary, and side-of-body upper stringer fittings have Boeing asked that we clarify that the
replacement of certain fasteners. We are been installed with faying surface proposed AD was prompted by reports
issuing this AD to address the unsafe mismatch beyond the allowed indicating that the wing side-of-body
condition on these products. machining tolerance. The NPRM stringer fittings that were installed with
DATES: This AD is effective February 15, proposed to require inspection of a faying surface mismatch beyond
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
2017. certain stringer fittings for faying surface allowed tolerances were the upper
The Director of the Federal Register mismatch common to the side-of-body stringer fittings.
approved the incorporation by reference rib chord, replacement if necessary, and We agree that clarification of the
of a certain publication listed in this AD replacement of the clearance fit language describing what prompted the
as of February 15, 2017. fasteners common to the side-of-body AD is necessary. We have changed the
ADDRESSES: For service information fittings and upper side-of-body rib SUMMARY section of this final rule, as
identified in this final rule, contact chord with tapered sleeve bolts. We are well as paragraph (e) of this AD, to
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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 February 15, 2017. | |
| Contact | Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6428; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 3137 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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