82 FR 38634 - 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)
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| FR Document | 2017-16578 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 15, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 38634-38637] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-16578] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0769; Product Identifier 2017-NM-054-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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-19- 12, which applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes. AD 2015-19-12 requires a general visual inspection of certain lap splices for missing fasteners, and all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. Since we issued AD 2015-19-12, we have determined that additional airplanes are affected by the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would retain the actions required by AD 2015-19-12 and revise the applicability by adding airplanes. 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 [[Page 38635]] 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- 0769. 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- 0769; 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 proposed AD, 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: Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6447; fax: 425-917-6590; 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-2017-0769; Product Identifier 2017-NM-054-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD 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 On September 11, 2015, we issued AD 2015-19-12, Amendment 39-18274 (80 FR 58346, September 29, 2015) (``AD 2015-19-12''), for certain Model 767 airplanes. AD 2015-19-12 requires a general visual inspection of certain stringer 37 (S-37) lap splices for missing fasteners, and all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. AD 2015- 19-12 resulted from reports that six fasteners might not have been installed in the left and right S-37 between Body Station (BS) 428 and 431 lap splices on certain airplanes. We issued AD 2015-19-12 to detect and correct missing fasteners, which could result in cracks in the fuselage skin that could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. Actions Since AD 2015-19-12 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2015-19-12, we have determined that additional airplanes are affected by the unsafe conditions and must be added to the applicability of the AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017. The service information describes procedures for a general visual inspection of certain S-37 lap splices for missing fasteners, 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 retain all requirements of AD 2015-19-12. This proposed AD does not explicitly restate the requirements of AD 2015-19-12, which specified accomplishment of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, dated August 7, 2013. Paragraph (g) of this proposed AD would retain those requirements, which are included in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017, described previously. Paragraph (g) of this proposed AD would require accomplishment of the actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017, described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. This proposed AD would add airplanes to the applicability. 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- 0769. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 398 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection........................ 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $33,830 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary inspections/ installations that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these inspections/installations: [[Page 38636]] Estimated Costs for On-Condition Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action ** Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detailed and high frequency eddy current 13 work-hours x $85 per hour = * $1,105 inspections and fastener installation. $1,105. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * All required parts are supplied by the operator. This cost is minimal, and we have no way to determine what an operator would pay for these parts. ** We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the repairs specified in this proposed AD. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all available costs in our cost estimate. 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 have 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 that the 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. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-19-12, Amendment 39-18274 (80 FR 58346, September 29, 2015), and adding the following new AD: The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0769; Product Identifier 2017-NM-054-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by September 29, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-19-12, Amendment 39-18274 (80 FR 58346, September 29, 2015) (``AD 2015-19-12''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, - 300F, and -400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports indicating that certain fasteners were not installed in the stringer 37 (S-37L and S-37R) lap splice between body stations 428 and 431 on certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct missing fasteners, which could result in cracks in the fuselage skin that could 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 Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017, do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017, specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions: Before further flight, do the repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (2) Where Paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017, specifies a compliance time ``after the Revision 1 date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (i) Credit for Previous Actions For Group 1 airplanes as defined in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017: This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, dated August 7, 2013. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs [[Page 38637]] 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 (k)(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, Seattle 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) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2015-19-12 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD. (5) Except as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(5)(i) and (j)(5)(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. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6447; fax: 425-917-6590; 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 July 28, 2017. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-16578 Filed 8-14-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Cost per
Action ** Labor cost Parts cost product
Detailed and high frequency eddy current inspections 13 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,105 ................... * $1,105
and fastener installation.
* All required parts are supplied by the operator. This cost is minimal, and we have no way to determine what an operator would pay for these
parts.
** We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the repairs specified in this proposed AD.
According to the manufacturer, some For the reasons discussed above, I (d) Subject
of the costs of this proposed AD may be certify that the proposed regulation: Air Transport Association (ATA) of
covered under warranty, thereby (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory America Code 53, Fuselage.
reducing the cost impact on affected action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (e) Unsafe Condition
individuals. We do not control warranty (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
coverage for affected individuals. As a the DOT Regulatory Policies and This AD was prompted by reports
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, indicating that certain fasteners were not
result, we have included all available installed in the stringer 37 (S–37L and S–
costs in our cost estimate. 1979), 37R) lap splice between body stations 428
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation and 431 on certain airplanes. We are issuing
Authority for This Rulemaking in Alaska, and this AD to detect and correct missing
Title 49 of the United States Code (4) Will not have a significant fasteners, which could result in cracks in the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue economic impact, positive or negative, fuselage skin that could adversely affect the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, on a substantial number of small entities structural integrity of the airplane.
Section 106, describes the authority of under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Flexibility Act.
Comply with this AD within the
Aviation Programs, describes in more
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance times specified, unless already
detail the scope of the Agency’s done.
authority. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
We are issuing this rulemaking under safety, Incorporation by reference, (g) Required Actions
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Safety. Except as required by paragraph (h) of this
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, The Proposed Amendment
AD: At the applicable times specified in
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
section, Congress charges the FAA with Accordingly, under the authority Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0251,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in delegated to me by the Administrator, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017, do all
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’
air commerce by prescribing regulations (required for compliance) in, and in
for practices, methods, and procedures 39 as follows:
accordance with, the Accomplishment
the Administrator finds necessary for Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
safety in air commerce. This regulation PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
767–53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7,
is within the scope of that authority DIRECTIVES 2017.
because it addresses an unsafe condition ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (h) Exceptions to Service Information
that is likely to exist or develop on continues to read as follows: Specifications
products identified in this rulemaking
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
action. 767–53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7,
This proposed AD is issued in § 39.13 [Amended] 2017, specifies to contact Boeing for repair
accordance with authority delegated by instructions: Before further flight, do the
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
the Executive Director, Aircraft repair using a method approved in
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
Certification Service, as authorized by accordance with the procedures specified in
2015–19–12, Amendment 39–18274 (80
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance paragraph (j) of this AD.
FR 58346, September 29, 2015), and
with that order, issuance of ADs is (2) Where Paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
normally a function of the Compliance adding the following new AD: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0251,
and Airworthiness Division, but during The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017, specifies a
this transition period, the Executive 2017–0769; Product Identifier 2017– compliance time ‘‘after the Revision 1 date of
NM–054–AD. this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires
Director has delegated the authority to
compliance within the specified compliance
issue ADs applicable to transport (a) Comments Due Date time after the effective date of this AD.
category airplanes to the Director of the The FAA must receive comments on this
System Oversight Division. (i) Credit for Previous Actions
AD action by September 29, 2017.
For Group 1 airplanes as defined in Boeing
Regulatory Findings (b) Affected ADs Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0251,
We have determined that this This AD replaces AD 2015–19–12, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017: This
proposed AD would not have federalism Amendment 39–18274 (80 FR 58346, paragraph provides credit for the actions
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implications under Executive Order September 29, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–19–12’’). specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
13132. This proposed AD would not actions were performed before the effective
(c) Applicability date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service
have a substantial direct effect on the
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Bulletin 767–53A0251, dated August 7, 2013.
States, on the relationship between the Model 767–200, –300, –300F, and –400ER
national Government and the States, or series airplanes, certificated in any category, (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
on the distribution of power and as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (AMOCs)
responsibilities among the various 767–53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
levels of government. 2017. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
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for this AD, if requested using the procedures Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 28, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 2017. Washington, DC 20590.
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your John P. Piccola, Jr., • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
principal inspector or local Flight Standards Acting Director, System Oversight Division, address above between 9 a.m. and 5
District Office, as appropriate. If sending Aircraft Certification Service. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
information directly to the manager of the Federal holidays.
[FR Doc. 2017–16578 Filed 8–14–17; 8:45 am]
certification office, send it to the attention of For service information identified in
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Federal Aviation Administration 90740; telephone 562–797–1717;
of the local flight standards district office/ Internet https://
certificate holding district office. 14 CFR Part 39 www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable this referenced service information at
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0774; Product
level of safety may be used for any repair, Identifier 2017–NM–036–AD] the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
modification, or alteration required by this 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
AD if it is approved by the Boeing RIN 2120–AA64 For information on the availability of
Commercial Airplanes Organization this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 1221. It is also available on the internet
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Company Airplanes at http://www.regulations.gov by
Branch, to make those findings. To be searching for and locating Docket No.
approved, the repair method, modification
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. FAA–2017–0774.
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Examining the AD Docket
approval must specifically refer to this AD. (NPRM). You may examine the AD docket on
(4) AMOCs approved previously for AD
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede the Internet at http://
2015–19–12 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–12– www.regulations.gov by searching for
this AD. 05, which applies to all The Boeing and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(5) Except as required by paragraph (h)(1) Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C, 0774; or in person at the Docket
of this AD: For service information that –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
contains steps that are labeled as Required AD 2012–12–05 currently requires and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of repetitive inspections for cracking under except Federal holidays. The AD docket
paragraphs (j)(5)(i) and (j)(5)(ii) of this AD the stop fittings and intercostal flanges contains this proposed AD, the
apply.
and for cracking of the intercostal web, regulatory evaluation, any comments
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including received, and other information. The
substeps under an RC step and any figures attachment clips, stringer splice
channels, frame, reinforcement angle, street address for the Docket Office
identified in an RC step, must be done to (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is shear web, frame outer chord and inner
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC chord; a one-time inspection to detect
missing fasteners; repetitive inspections available in the AD docket shortly after
requirement is removed from that step or
receipt.
substep. An AMOC is required for any of the cargo barrier net fitting for
deviations to RC steps, including substeps cracking; repetitive inspections for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
and identified figures. cracking of the stringer S–15L aft Galib Abumeri, Aerospace Engineer,
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be intercostal; and repair or corrective Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles
deviated from using accepted methods in action if necessary. Since we issued AD Aircraft Certification Office (ACO)
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
2012–12–05, we have received reports Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
or inspection program without obtaining Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
of additional cracking in locations not
covered by the inspections in that AD. 562–627–5324; fax: 562–627–5210;
including substeps and identified figures, can email: galib.abumeri@faa.gov.
still be done as specified, and the airplane For certain airplanes, this proposed AD
would add new repetitive inspections of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
certain areas of the frame inner chord, Comments Invited
(k) Related Information and applicable on-condition actions. We
(1) For more information about this AD, We invite you to send any written
are proposing this AD to address the
contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, relevant data, views, or arguments about
unsafe condition on these products.
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, this proposed AD. Send your comments
DATES: We must receive comments on to an address listed under the
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
3356; phone: 425–917–6447; fax: 425–917– this proposed AD by September 29, ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
6590; email: wayne.lockett@faa.gov. 2017. FAA–2017–0774; Product Identifier
(2) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2017–NM–036–AD’’ at the beginning of
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial using the procedures found in 14 CFR your comments. We specifically invite
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments on the overall regulatory,
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Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
methods: economic, environmental, and energy
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the
referenced service information at the FAA, instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this
Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind • Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD because of those
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information • Mail: U.S. Department of comments.
on the availability of this material at the Transportation, Docket Operations, M– We will post all comments we
FAA, call 425–227–1221. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room receive, without change, to 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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 29, 2017. | |
| Contact | Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6447; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 38634 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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