82 FR 38632 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 156 (August 15, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 156 (August 15, 2017)
| Page Range | 38632-38634 | |
| FR Document | 2017-17096 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 15, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 38632-38634] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-17096] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0772; Product Identifier 2017-NM-075-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of crack indications in the right wing upper aft skin, originating from fastener holes common to the rear spar upper chord. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for cracking of the wing upper aft skin, and applicable on-condition actions. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 29, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact 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 Standards Branch, 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-2017-0772. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0772; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5313; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0772; Product Identifier 2017-NM-075-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider [[Page 38633]] all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We have received a report of crack indications in the right wing upper aft skin, originating from fastener holes common to the rear spar upper chord at wing buttock line (WBL) 172.30 and WBL 197.38. The cracks were found on airplanes with 58,148 to 64,204 total flight hours and 45,512 to 51,409 total flight cycles. This cracking, if not corrected, could result in the inability of a principal structural element to sustain flight load, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1335, dated May 24, 2017. The service information describes procedures for repetitive inspections for cracking of the wing upper aft skin at and forward of the rear spar upper chord, and applicable on-condition actions. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishment of the actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1335, dated May 24, 2017, described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0772. Explanation of Applicability Model 737 airplanes having line numbers 1 through 291 have a limit of validity (LOV) of 34,000 total flight cycles, and the actions proposed in this NPRM, as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1335, dated May 24, 2017, would be required at a compliance time occurring after that LOV. Although operation of an airplane beyond its LOV is prohibited by 14 CFR 121.1115 and 129.115, this NPRM would include those airplanes in the applicability so that these airplanes are tracked in the event the LOV is extended in the future. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 160 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection................... 4 work-hours x $85 $0 $340 per $54,400 per inspection per hour = $340 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed 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. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. [[Page 38634]] Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0772; Product Identifier 2017-NM-075-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by September 29, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, - 200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of crack indications in the right wing upper aft skin, originating from fastener holes common to the rear spar upper chord. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the wing upper aft skin, which can lead to the inability of a principal structural element to sustain flight load, and adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) For airplanes identified as Group 2 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1335, dated May 24, 2017: Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1335, dated May 24, 2017, do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1335, dated May 24, 2017. (2) For airplanes identified as Group 1 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1335, dated May 24, 2017: Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the airplane and do all applicable corrective actions using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD, the phrase ``the effective date of this AD'' may be substituted for ``the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737- 57A1335, dated May 24, 2017. (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1335, dated May 24, 2017, specifies contacting Boeing, and specifies that action as RC: This AD requires 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 ACO Branch, 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 certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) 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 Branch, 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 (1) For more information about this AD, contact Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5313; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (2) 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. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 4, 2017. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-17096 Filed 8-14-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(h) of this AD, if those actions were (l) Related Information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
performed before the effective date of this AD (1) For more information about this AD, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
using Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– contact Stephen Oshiro, Aerospace Engineer, instructions for submitting comments.
SB240063–00, Issue 001, dated December 22, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
2015.
(2) For Group 2 airplanes as identified in
Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., • Mail: U.S. Department of
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917– Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– 6480; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
SB240063–00, Issue 001, dated December 22, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Stephen.Oshiro@faa.gov.
2015: This paragraph provides credit for the (2) For service information identified in W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Washington, DC 20590.
if those actions were performed before the
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
effective date of this AD using Boeing Service address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
Bulletin B787–81205–SB240063–00, Issue
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; p.m., Monday through Friday, except
001, dated December 22, 2015, and provided
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// Federal holidays.
the actions specified in Boeing Service
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this For service information identified in
Bulletin B787–81205–SB420006–00, Issue
referenced service information at the FAA, this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
003, dated October 15, 2015, are done within
Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind
12 months after the effective date of this AD. Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) FAA, call 425–227–1221. Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 28,
Internet https://
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs 2017.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with this referenced service information at
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
Aircraft Certification Service.
principal inspector or local Flight Standards 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
District Office, as appropriate. If sending [FR Doc. 2017–16666 Filed 8–14–17; 8:45 am] For information on the availability of
information directly to the manager of the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
certification office, send it to the attention of 1221. It is also available on the Internet
the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of at http://www.regulations.gov by
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION searching for and locating Docket No.
ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Federal Aviation Administration FAA–2017–0772.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Examining the AD Docket
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 14 CFR Part 39
of the local flight standards district office/ You may examine the AD docket on
certificate holding district office. the Internet at http://
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0772; Product
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
Identifier 2017–NM–075–AD]
www.regulations.gov by searching for
level of safety may be used for any repair, and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
modification, or alteration required by this 0772; or in person at the Docket
AD if it is approved by the Boeing RIN 2120–AA64
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Company Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Branch, to make those findings. To be contains this NPRM, the regulatory
approved, the repair method, modification
AGENCY: Federal Aviation evaluation, any comments received, and
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Administration (FAA), DOT. other information. The street address for
the certification basis of the airplane, and the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
approval must specifically refer to this AD. (NPRM). 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
(4) AMOCs approved previously for AD Comments will be available in the AD
2015–09–07 are approved as AMOCs for the SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new docket shortly after receipt.
corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
this AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200,
(5) For service information that contains Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer,
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
steps that are labeled as Required for Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles
airplanes. This proposed AD was
Compliance (RC), the provisions of ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
paragraphs (k)(5)(i) and (k)(5)(ii) of this AD prompted by reports of crack
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
apply. indications in the right wing upper aft
phone: 562–627–5313; fax: 562–627–
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including skin, originating from fastener holes
5210; email: payman.soltani@faa.gov.
substeps under an RC step and any figures common to the rear spar upper chord.
identified in an RC step, must be done to This proposed AD would require SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is repetitive inspections for cracking of the Comments Invited
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC wing upper aft skin, and applicable on-
requirement is removed from that step or condition actions. We are proposing this We invite you to send any written
substep. An AMOC is required for any
AD to address the unsafe condition on relevant data, views, or arguments about
deviations to RC steps, including substeps this proposal. Send your comments to
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and identified figures. these products.
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be DATES: We must receive comments on
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
deviated from using accepted methods in this proposed AD by September 29, 2017–0772; Product Identifier 2017–
accordance with the operator’s maintenance 2017.
or inspection program without obtaining NM–075–AD’’ at the beginning of your
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments. We specifically invite
including substeps and identified figures, can using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
still be done as specified, and the airplane 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
can be put back in an airworthy condition. methods: aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
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§ 39.13 [Amended] approved in accordance with the procedures Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. 4, 2017.
the following new airworthiness (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Jeffrey E. Duven,
directive (AD): (AMOCs) Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, Certification Service.
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2017–0772; Product Identifier 2017– FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs [FR Doc. 2017–17096 Filed 8–14–17; 8:45 am]
NM–075–AD. for this AD, if requested using the procedures BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
(a) Comments Due Date 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
We must receive comments by September principal inspector or local Flight Standards DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
29, 2017. District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the Federal Aviation Administration
(b) Affected ADs certification office, send it to the attention of
None. the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- 14 CFR Part 39
(c) Applicability ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0769; Product
This AD applies to all The Boeing (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Identifier 2017–NM–054–AD]
Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C, notify your appropriate principal inspector,
–300, –400, and –500 series airplanes, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager RIN 2120–AA64
certificated in any category. of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
(d) Subject
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Company Airplanes
Air Transport Association (ATA) of level of safety may be used for any repair,
America Code 57, Wings. modification, or alteration required by this AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(e) Unsafe Condition AD if it is approved by the Boeing Administration (FAA), DOT.
Commercial Airplanes Organization ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
This AD was prompted by reports of crack Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
indications in the right wing upper aft skin, (NPRM).
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
originating from fastener holes common to ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be
the rear spar upper chord. We are issuing this SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
approved, the repair method, modification
AD to detect and correct cracking of the wing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–19–
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
upper aft skin, which can lead to the inability the certification basis of the airplane, and the 12, which applies to certain The Boeing
of a principal structural element to sustain approval must specifically refer to this AD. Company Model 767 airplanes. AD
flight load, and adversely affect the structural (4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2) 2015–19–12 requires a general visual
integrity of the airplane. of this AD: For service information that inspection of certain lap splices for
(f) Compliance contains steps that are labeled as RC, the missing fasteners, and all applicable
provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) related investigative and corrective
Comply with this AD within the of this AD apply.
compliance times specified, unless already actions. Since we issued AD 2015–19–
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
done. 12, we have determined that additional
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to airplanes are affected by the unsafe
(g) Required Actions condition. This proposed AD would
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
(1) For airplanes identified as Group 2 in labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC retain the actions required by AD 2015–
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1335, requirement is removed from that step or 19–12 and revise the applicability by
dated May 24, 2017: Except as required by substep. An AMOC is required for any adding airplanes. We are proposing this
paragraph (h) of this AD, at the applicable deviations to RC steps, including substeps
times specified in paragraph 1.E.,
AD to address the unsafe condition on
and identified figures. these products.
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
Bulletin 737–57A1335, dated May 24, 2017, deviated from using accepted methods in DATES: We must receive comments on
do all applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’ accordance with the operator’s maintenance this proposed AD by September 29,
(required for compliance) in, and in or inspection program without obtaining 2017.
accordance with, the Accomplishment approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin You may send comments,
ADDRESSES:
including substeps and identified figures, can
737–57A1335, dated May 24, 2017. still be done as specified, and the airplane using the procedures found in 14 CFR
(2) For airplanes identified as Group 1 in can be put back in an airworthy condition. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1335, methods:
dated May 24, 2017: Within 120 days after (j) Related Information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
the effective date of this AD, inspect the (1) For more information about this AD, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
airplane and do all applicable corrective contact Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, instructions for submitting comments.
actions using a method approved in Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO • Fax: 202–493–2251.
accordance with the procedures specified in Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
• Mail: U.S. Department of
paragraph (i) of this AD. Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
5313; fax: 562–627–5210; email: Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(h) Exceptions to Service Information 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
payman.soltani@faa.gov.
Specifications (2) For service information identified in W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(1) For purposes of determining this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Washington, DC 20590.
compliance with the requirements of this AD, Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
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the phrase ‘‘the effective date of this AD’’ Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., address above between 9 a.m. and 5
may be substituted for ‘‘the original issue MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; p.m., Monday through Friday, except
date of this service bulletin,’’ as specified in telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// Federal holidays.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1335, www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
dated May 24, 2017. referenced service information at the FAA,
For service information identified in
(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
737–57A1335, dated May 24, 2017, specifies Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
contacting Boeing, and specifies that action on the availability of this material at the Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
as RC: This AD requires using a method FAA, call 425–227–1221. Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
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| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 29, 2017. | |
| Contact | Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5313; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 38632 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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