82 FR 39509 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 160 (August 21, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 160 (August 21, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-17204 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 160 (Monday, August 21, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 39509-39511] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-17204] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0335; Product Identifier 2017-NM-025-AD; Amendment 39-18994; AD 2017-17-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of cracks in the upper aft skin of the right wing at certain fastener holes along the rear spar upper chord. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the upper aft skin of the wings, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective September 25, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 25, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this 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-2017-0335. 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- 0335; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Model 737-100, -200, - 200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 17, 2017 (82 FR 22619) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report of cracks in the upper aft skin of the right wing at certain fastener holes along the rear spar upper chord. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections for cracking of the upper aft skin of the wings, and repair if necessary. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM Boeing and Robert Simpson concurred with the content of the NPRM. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing the supplemental type certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not affect compliance with the actions specified in the NPRM. We agree with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of the proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) and added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC ST01219SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the change described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1332, dated January 3, 2017. This service information describes procedures for repetitive detailed inspections of the upper aft skin of the wings for cracking. 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 471 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 39510]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repetitive inspections........... 5 work-hours x $85 $0 $425 per inspection $200,175 per per hour = $425 cycle. inspection cycle. per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that enables 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. This 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 This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-17-04 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18994; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0335; Product Identifier 2017-NM-025-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 25, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, - 200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/ rgstc.nsf/0/312bc296830a925c86257c85006d1b1f/$FILE/ST01219SE.pdf) does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57; Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of cracks in the upper aft skin of the right wing at certain fastener holes along the rear spar upper chord. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the upper aft skin of the wings, which could result in the inability of a principle structural element to sustain limit load, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Group 2 Airplanes: Detailed Inspections and Repair For Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1332, dated January 3, 2017: At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1332, dated January 3, 2017, except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, do a detailed inspection for cracking of the upper aft skin of the wings from wing buttock line (WBL) 80 to WBL 155, in accordance with Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1332, dated January 3, 2017. If any cracking is found, repair before further flight in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1332, dated January 3, 2017, specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance), this AD requires repair as specified in this paragraph. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1332, dated January 3, 2017. (h) Group 1 Airplanes: Inspection and Corrective Action For Group 1 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1332, dated January 3, 2017: Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect for cracking of the upper aft skin of the wings, and do all applicable corrective actions, using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (i) Exception to the Service Information Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1332, dated January 3, 2017, 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. [[Page 39511]] (j) 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 (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO 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 (g) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or 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 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]. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1332, dated January 3, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this 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. (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. 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(i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service of a certain publication listed in this AD following presents the comments
Bulletin (ASB) No. AS332–05.00.99, Revision as of September 25, 2017. received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
0, dated December 22, 2014. response to each comment.
(ii) Airbus Helicopters ASB No. EC225– ADDRESSES: For service information
05A040, Revision 0, dated December 22, identified in this final rule, contact Support for the NPRM
2014. Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
(3) For Airbus Helicopters service Attention: Contractual & Data Services Boeing and Robert Simpson
information identified in this AD, contact (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC concurred with the content of the
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; NPRM.
Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) telephone 562–797–1717; Internet
641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641– Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
3775; or at http://
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You of the Proposed Actions
www.helicopters.airbus.com/Website/en/ref/ may view this service information at the
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
Technical-Support_73.html. FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
accomplishing the supplemental type
(4) You may view this service information Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not
information on the availability of this
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., affect compliance with the actions
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For specified in the NPRM.
It is also available on the Internet at
information on the availability of this We agree with the commenter. We
http://www.regulations.gov by searching
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. have redesignated paragraph (c) of the
(5) You may view this service information for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) and
that is incorporated by reference at the 0335.
added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to
National Archives and Records
Examining the AD Docket state that installation of STC ST01219SE
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call You may examine the AD docket on does not affect the ability to accomplish
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// the Internet at http:// the actions required by this AD.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for Therefore, for airplanes on which STC
locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change in
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 7, 0335; or in person at the Docket product’’ alternative method of
2017. Management Facility between 9 a.m. compliance (AMOC) approval request is
Scott A. Horn, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, not necessary to comply with the
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, except Federal holidays. The AD docket requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
Compliance & Airworthiness Division, contains this final rule, the regulatory Conclusion
Aircraft Certification Service. evaluation, any comments received, and
[FR Doc. 2017–17084 Filed 8–18–17; 8:45 am] We reviewed the relevant data,
other information. The address for the
considered the comments received, and
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
determined that air safety and the
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
public interest require adopting this
Department of Transportation, Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION final rule with the change described
Operations, M–30, West Building
previously and minor editorial changes.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Federal Aviation Administration We have determined that these minor
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
changes:
DC 20590.
14 CFR Part 39 • Are consistent with the intent that
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: was proposed in the NPRM for
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0335; Product Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer,
Identifier 2017–NM–025–AD; Amendment correcting the unsafe condition; and
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles • Do not add any additional burden
39–18994; AD 2017–17–04]
ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount upon the public than was already
RIN 2120–AA64 Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; proposed in the NPRM.
phone: 562–627–5313; fax: 562–627– We also determined that these
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 5210; email: payman.soltani@faa.gov. changes will not increase the economic
Company Airplanes
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: burden on any operator or increase the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation scope of this final rule.
Discussion
Administration (FAA), DOT.
We issued a notice of proposed Related Service Information Under 1
ACTION: Final rule.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR CFR Part 51
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new part 39 by adding an AD that would We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The apply to all Model 737–100, –200, Bulletin 737–57A1332, dated January 3,
Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series 2017. This service information describes
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the procedures for repetitive detailed
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a Federal Register on May 17, 2017 (82 inspections of the upper aft skin of the
report of cracks in the upper aft skin of FR 22619) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM wings for cracking. This service
the right wing at certain fastener holes was prompted by a report of cracks in information is reasonably available
along the rear spar upper chord. This the upper aft skin of the right wing at because the interested parties have
AD requires repetitive inspections for certain fastener holes along the rear spar access to it through their normal course
cracking of the upper aft skin of the upper chord. The NPRM proposed to of business or by the means identified
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wings, and repair if necessary. We are require repetitive inspections for in the ADDRESSES section.
issuing this AD to address the unsafe cracking of the upper aft skin of the
condition on these products. Costs of Compliance
wings, and repair if necessary.
DATES: This AD is effective September We estimate that this AD affects 471
Comments airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
25, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register We gave the public the opportunity to the following costs to comply with this
approved the incorporation by reference participate in developing this AD. The AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
Repetitive inspections .... 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 $0 $425 per inspection cycle .. $200,175 per inspection
per inspection cycle. cycle.
We have received no definitive data (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (e) Unsafe Condition
that enables us to provide cost estimates in Alaska, and This AD was prompted by a report of
for the on-condition actions specified in (4) Will not have a significant cracks in the upper aft skin of the right wing
this AD. economic impact, positive or negative, at certain fastener holes along the rear spar
on a substantial number of small entities upper chord. We are issuing this AD to detect
Authority for This Rulemaking
under the criteria of the Regulatory and correct cracks in the upper aft skin of the
Title 49 of the United States Code Flexibility Act. wings, which could result in the inability of
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue a principle structural element to sustain limit
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 load, and consequent reduced structural
section 106, describes the authority of Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
integrity of the airplane.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: safety, Incorporation by reference, (f) Compliance
Aviation Programs, describes in more Safety.
detail the scope of the Agency’s Comply with this AD within the
authority. Adoption of the Amendment compliance times specified, unless already
We are issuing this rulemaking under done.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Accordingly, under the authority
(g) Group 2 Airplanes: Detailed Inspections
part A, subpart III, Section 44701: delegated to me by the Administrator, and Repair
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows: For Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing
section, Congress charges the FAA with Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1332, dated
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS January 3, 2017: At the applicable time
air commerce by prescribing regulations DIRECTIVES specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
for practices, methods, and procedures Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1332,
the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 dated January 3, 2017, except as required by
safety in air commerce. This regulation continues to read as follows:
paragraph (i) of this AD, do a detailed
is within the scope of that authority inspection for cracking of the upper aft skin
because it addresses an unsafe condition Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. of the wings from wing buttock line (WBL)
that is likely to exist or develop on 80 to WBL 155, in accordance with Part 1 of
§ 39.13 [Amended]
products identified in this rulemaking the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
action. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1332, dated
This AD is issued in accordance with the following new airworthiness January 3, 2017. If any cracking is found,
authority delegated by the Executive directive (AD): repair before further flight in accordance
with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, 2017–17–04 The Boeing Company: of this AD. Although Boeing Alert Service
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Amendment 39–18994; Docket No. Bulletin 737–57A1332, dated January 3,
In accordance with that order, issuance FAA–2017–0335; Product Identifier 2017, specifies to contact Boeing for repair
of ADs is normally a function of the 2017–NM–025–AD.
instructions, and specifies that action as
Compliance and Airworthiness (a) Effective Date ‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance), this AD
Division, but during this transition requires repair as specified in this paragraph.
This AD is effective September 25, 2017.
period, the Executive Director has Repeat the inspection thereafter at the
delegated the authority to issue ADs (b) Affected ADs applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
applicable to transport category None. ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
airplanes to the Director of the System Bulletin 737–57A1332, dated January 3,
(c) Applicability
Oversight Division. 2017.
(1) This AD applies to all The Boeing
Regulatory Findings Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C, (h) Group 1 Airplanes: Inspection and
–300, –400, and –500 series airplanes, Corrective Action
This AD will not have federalism
certificated in any category. For Group 1 airplanes identified in Boeing
implications under Executive Order
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1332, dated
13132. This AD will not have a Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http://
substantial direct effect on the States, on January 3, 2017: Within 120 days after the
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_ effective date of this AD, inspect for cracking
the relationship between the national Library/rgstc.nsf/0/312bc296830a925c86257 of the upper aft skin of the wings, and do all
government and the States, or on the c85006d1b1f/$FILE/ST01219SE.pdf) does not
applicable corrective actions, using a method
distribution of power and affect the ability to accomplish the actions
approved in accordance with the procedures
responsibilities among the various required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes
on which STC ST01219SE is installed, a specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
levels of government.
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For the reasons discussed above, I ‘‘change in product’’ alternative method of (i) Exception to the Service Information
certify that this AD: compliance (AMOC) approval request is not
necessary to comply with the requirements of Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 57A1332, dated January 3, 2017, specifies a
14 CFR 39.17.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (d) Subject of this Service Bulletin,’’ this AD requires
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Air Transport Association (ATA) of compliance within the specified compliance
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), America Code 57; Wings. time after the effective date of this AD.
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(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (3) For service information identified in 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
(AMOCs) this AD, contact Boeing Commercial telephone 562–797–1717; Internet
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., may view this service information at the
for this AD, if requested using the procedures MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information information on the availability of this
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
information directly to the manager of the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For It is also available on the Internet at
certification office, send it to the attention of information on the availability of this http://www.regulations.gov by searching
the person identified in paragraph (k) of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- (5) You may view this service information 0131.
LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. that is incorporated by reference at the
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, National Archives and Records Examining the AD Docket
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Administration (NARA). For information on You may examine the AD docket on
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager the availability of this material at NARA, call the Internet at http://
of the local flight standards district office/ 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
www.regulations.gov by searching for
certificate holding district office.
locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair, 0131; or in person at the Docket
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August Management Facility between 9 a.m.
modification, or alteration required by this 8, 2017.
AD if it is approved by the Boeing and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Commercial Airplanes Organization Dionne Palermo, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Acting Director, System Oversight Division, contains this final rule, the regulatory
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Service. evaluation, any comments received, and
ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be [FR Doc. 2017–17204 Filed 8–18–17; 8:45 am] other information. The address for the
approved, the repair method, modification BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
approval must specifically refer to this AD. Department of Transportation, Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Operations, M–30, West Building
(4) Except as required by paragraph (g) of
this AD: For service information that Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Federal Aviation Administration New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
contains steps that are labeled as Required
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of DC 20590.
paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD 14 CFR Part 39
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
apply. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0131; Product Galib Abumeri, Aerospace Engineer,
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including Identifier 2016–NM–186–AD; Amendment Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles
substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–18996; AD 2017–17–06]
identified in an RC step, must be done to ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is RIN 2120–AA64 Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC phone: 562–627–5324; fax: 562–627–
requirement is removed from that step or Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 5210; email: galib.abumeri@faa.gov.
substep. An AMOC is required for any Company Airplanes SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Discussion
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Administration (FAA), DOT. We issued a notice of proposed
deviated from using accepted methods in ACTION: Final rule. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
accordance with the operator’s maintenance part 39 by adding an AD that would
or inspection program without obtaining We are adopting a new
SUMMARY:
apply to certain The Boeing Company
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
including substeps and identified figures, can Model 737–300, –400, and –500 series
The Boeing Company Model 737–300,
still be done as specified, and the airplane airplanes. The NPRM published in the
–400, and –500 series airplanes. This
can be put back in an airworthy condition. Federal Register on March 23, 2017 (82
AD was prompted by a report of fatigue
FR 14835). The NPRM was prompted by
(k) Related Information cracking found in a certain fuselage
a report of fatigue cracking found in a
For more information about this AD, frame common to the water tank
certain fuselage frame common to the
contact Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, support intercostal clip located between water tank support intercostal clip
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO certain stringers. This AD requires located between certain stringers. The
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, inspections for any cracking of a certain NPRM proposed to require inspections
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– fuselage frame, and repair if necessary.
5313; fax: 562–627–5210; email: for any cracking of a certain fuselage
We are issuing this AD to address the frame, and repair if necessary. We are
payman.soltani@faa.gov. unsafe condition on these products. issuing this AD to detect and correct
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference DATES: This AD is effective September fatigue cracking that could grow in size
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 25, 2017. and result in a severed frame. Multiple
approved the incorporation by reference The Director of the Federal Register adjacent severed frames would result in
(IBR) of the service information listed in this approved the incorporation by reference reduced structural integrity of the
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of a certain publication listed in this AD
part 51. airplane.
as of September 25, 2017.
(2) You must use this service information Comments
ADDRESSES: For service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. identified in this final rule, contact We gave the public the opportunity to
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– Boeing Commercial Airplanes, participate in developing this AD. The
57A1332, dated January 3, 2017. Attention: Contractual & Data Services following presents the comments
(ii) Reserved. (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
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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 September 25, 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 39509 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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