82 FR 40477 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 164 (August 25, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 164 (August 25, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-17399 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 164 (Friday, August 25, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 40477-40479] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-17399] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0128; Product Identifier 2016-NM-194-AD; Amendment 39-18999; AD 2017-17-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a manufacturer's review that showed that the fuel tank access door at a certain wing buttock line did not have an engineered ground path with the mating wing structure. This AD requires replacing the fuel tank access door, doing a check of the electrical bond, doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary, and revising the maintenance or inspection program by incorporating an airworthiness limitation (AWL). We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective September 29, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 29, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this 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- 0128. 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- 0128; 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: Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5254; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2017 (82 FR 13079). The NPRM was prompted by a report that the fuel tank access door at wing buttock line 191.00 did not have an engineered ground path with the mating wing structure. The NPRM proposed to require replacing the fuel tank access door, doing a check of the electrical bond, doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary, and revising the maintenance or inspection program by incorporating an AWL. We are issuing this AD to prevent an ungrounded path that could result in an increased risk of ignition and subsequent fuel tank explosion in the event of a lightning strike. 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 The Air Line Pilots Association, International, stated that it supports the NPRM. Request To Revise the Proposed AD To State the Compliance Time and Remove an Exception Boeing requested that we revise paragraph (g) of the proposed AD to state the specific compliance time ``within 36 months after the effective date of this AD,'' rather than referring to the service information for compliance times. Boeing suggested that providing the compliance time in the body of the proposed AD would minimize confusion and misunderstanding. Boeing also requested that we remove paragraph (i)(1) of the proposed AD, which specifies an exception to the compliance time stated in the service information. Boeing further noted that we would also need to renumber paragraph (i)(2) of the proposed AD and update references to the affected paragraphs of the proposed AD. Boeing pointed out that if we stated the specific compliance time as requested, the exception language in paragraph (i)(1) of the proposed AD is no longer necessary. We agree with the requested changes for the reasons provided by the commenter. We have revised this AD accordingly. Request To Correct the Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) Document Title Boeing requested that we correct the title of the CMR document from ``Boeing 737-12345 . . .'' to ``Boeing 737-100/200/200C/300/400/500 . . . .'' We agree with this request and have corrected the document title in this final rule. [[Page 40478]] Effects of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that the installation of winglets per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not affect the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions. We agree with the commenter that STC ST01219SE does not affect the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions. Therefore the installation of STC ST01219SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information. Boeing Service Bulletin 737-57-1320, dated October 7, 2016, which describes procedures for replacing the fuel tank access door with a new installation that has two engineered ground paths between the new door assembly and the mating wing structure, doing a check of the electrical bond, and related investigative and corrective actions. Boeing 737-100/200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs) D6-38278-CMR, dated May 2016. The AWL required by this AD is AWL 28- AWL-30 ``Upper Wing Fuel Tank Access Panel--Lightning Protection Electrical Design Features,'' which describes features to verify during installation of the upper fuel tank access panel. 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 381 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Install new door assembly and check 12 work-hours x $85 per $2,237 $3,257 $1,240,917 electrical bond. hour = $1,020. Revise maintenance or inspection 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 32,385 program. hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this 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 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 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): 2017-17-09 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18999; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0128; Product Identifier 2016-NM-194-AD. [[Page 40479]] (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 29, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -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 a manufacturer's review that showed that the fuel tank access door at wing buttock line 191.00 did not have an engineered ground path with the mating wing structure. We are issuing this AD to prevent an ungrounded path that could result in an increased risk of ignition and subsequent fuel tank explosion in the event of a lightning strike. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) New Door Assembly, Electrical Bond Check, and Related Corrective Actions Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: Install a new door assembly, do a check of the electrical bond, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-57-1320, dated October 7, 2016, except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. (h) Revise the Maintenance or Inspection Program Prior to or concurrently with accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate Airworthiness Limitation 28-AWL-30, ``Upper Wing Fuel Tank Access Panel--Lightning Protection Electrical Design Features,'' as specified in Boeing 737-100/200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs) D6-38278-CMR, dated May 2016. (i) Service Information Exception Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737-57-1320, dated October 7, 2016, specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions, and specifies that action as Required for Compliance (RC), this AD requires repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (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 (i) 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 Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5254; 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 Service Bulletin 737-57-1320, dated October 7, 2016. (ii) Boeing 737-100/200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs) D6-38278-CMR, dated May 2016. (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- 5600; 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 9, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-17399 Filed 8-24-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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referred to as 47202R3, dated March 10, airworthiness limitation (AWL). We are proposed to require replacing the fuel
2016. issuing this AD to address the unsafe tank access door, doing a check of the
(iv) Pratt & Whitney Canada Service condition on these products. electrical bond, doing related
Bulletin PW300–72–47216, also referred to as
47216, dated January 13, 2016. DATES: This AD is effective September investigative and corrective actions if
(3) For Dassault service information 29, 2017. necessary, and revising the maintenance
identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon The Director of the Federal Register or inspection program by incorporating
Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box approved the incorporation by reference an AWL. We are issuing this AD to
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; of certain publications listed in this AD prevent an ungrounded path that could
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// as of September 29, 2017. result in an increased risk of ignition
www.dassaultfalcon.com. ADDRESSES: For service information and subsequent fuel tank explosion in
(4) For Pratt & Whitney Canada service
identified in this final rule, contact the event of a lightning strike.
information identified in this AD, contact
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 Marie- Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services Comments
Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, J4G
1A1; telephone 800–268–8000; fax 450–647– (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC We gave the public the opportunity to
2888; Internet http://www.pwc.ca. 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; participate in developing this AD. The
(5) You may view this service information telephone 562–797–1717; Internet following presents the comments
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
may view this service information at the response to each comment.
information on the availability of this FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Support for the NPRM
(6) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. The Air Line Pilots Association,
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on It is also available on the Internet at International, stated that it supports the
the availability of this material at NARA, call http://www.regulations.gov by searching NPRM.
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Request To Revise the Proposed AD To
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 0128.
locations.html.
State the Compliance Time and Remove
Examining the AD Docket an Exception
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
9, 2017. You may examine the AD docket on Boeing requested that we revise
Dionne Palermo, the Internet at http:// paragraph (g) of the proposed AD to
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, www.regulations.gov by searching for state the specific compliance time
Aircraft Certification Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– ‘‘within 36 months after the effective
[FR Doc. 2017–17401 Filed 8–24–17; 8:45 am] 0128; or in person at the Docket date of this AD,’’ rather than referring to
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Management Facility between 9 a.m. the service information for compliance
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, times. Boeing suggested that providing
except Federal holidays. The AD docket the compliance time in the body of the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contains this final rule, the regulatory proposed AD would minimize
evaluation, any comments received, and confusion and misunderstanding.
Federal Aviation Administration other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is Boeing also requested that we remove
14 CFR Part 39 Docket Management Facility, U.S. paragraph (i)(1) of the proposed AD,
Department of Transportation, Docket which specifies an exception to the
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0128; Product compliance time stated in the service
Identifier 2016–NM–194–AD; Amendment
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 information. Boeing further noted that
39–18999; AD 2017–17–09]
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, we would also need to renumber
RIN 2120–AA64 DC 20590. paragraph (i)(2) of the proposed AD and
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Serj update references to the affected
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing paragraphs of the proposed AD. Boeing
Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer,
Company Airplanes pointed out that if we stated the specific
Propulsion Section, FAA, Los Angeles
AGENCY: Federal Aviation ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount compliance time as requested, the
Administration (FAA), DOT. Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; exception language in paragraph (i)(1) of
ACTION: Final rule. phone: 562–627–5254; fax: 562–627– the proposed AD is no longer necessary.
5210; email: serj.harutunian@faa.gov. We agree with the requested changes
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: for the reasons provided by the
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The commenter. We have revised this AD
Boeing Company Model 737–300, –400, Discussion
accordingly.
and –500 series airplanes. This AD was We issued a notice of proposed
prompted by a manufacturer’s review rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Request To Correct the Certification
that showed that the fuel tank access part 39 by adding an AD that would Maintenance Requirements (CMR)
door at a certain wing buttock line did apply to all The Boeing Company Model Document Title
not have an engineered ground path 737–300, –400, and –500 series
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with the mating wing structure. This AD airplanes. The NPRM published in the Boeing requested that we correct the
requires replacing the fuel tank access Federal Register on March 9, 2017 (82 title of the CMR document from ‘‘Boeing
door, doing a check of the electrical FR 13079). The NPRM was prompted by 737–12345 . . .’’ to ‘‘Boeing 737–100/
bond, doing related investigative and a report that the fuel tank access door 200/200C/300/400/500 . . . .’’
corrective actions if necessary, and at wing buttock line 191.00 did not have We agree with this request and have
revising the maintenance or inspection an engineered ground path with the corrected the document title in this final
program by incorporating an mating wing structure. The NPRM rule.
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Effects of Winglets on Accomplishment We have determined that these minor related investigative and corrective
of the Proposed Actions changes: actions.
• Are consistent with the intent that • Boeing 737–100/200/200C/300/400/
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
was proposed in the NPRM for 500 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs)
the installation of winglets per
correcting the unsafe condition; and and Certification Maintenance
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) • Do not add any additional burden
ST01219SE does not affect the Requirements (CMRs) D6–38278–CMR,
upon the public than was already dated May 2016. The AWL required by
accomplishment of the manufacturer’s proposed in the NPRM.
service instructions. this AD is AWL 28–AWL–30 ‘‘Upper
We also determined that these Wing Fuel Tank Access Panel—
We agree with the commenter that changes will not increase the economic
STC ST01219SE does not affect the Lightning Protection Electrical Design
burden on any operator or increase the
accomplishment of the manufacturer’s Features,’’ which describes features to
scope of this final rule.
service instructions. Therefore the verify during installation of the upper
installation of STC ST01219SE does not Related Service Information Under 1 fuel tank access panel.
affect the ability to accomplish the CFR Part 51 This service information is reasonably
actions required by this AD. We have We reviewed the following service available because the interested parties
not changed this AD in this regard. information. have access to it through their normal
• Boeing Service Bulletin 737–57– course of business or by the means
Conclusion 1320, dated October 7, 2016, which identified in the ADDRESSES section.
We reviewed the relevant data, describes procedures for replacing the Costs of Compliance
considered the comments received, and fuel tank access door with a new
determined that air safety and the installation that has two engineered We estimate that this AD affects 381
public interest require adopting this ground paths between the new door airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
final rule with the changes described assembly and the mating wing structure, the following costs to comply with this
previously and minor editorial changes. doing a check of the electrical bond, and AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Install new door assembly and check elec- 12 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,020 ........ $2,237 $3,257 $1,240,917
trical bond.
Revise maintenance or inspection program ... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. 0 85 32,385
We have received no definitive data that is likely to exist or develop on (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
that would enable us to provide cost products identified in this rulemaking in Alaska, and
estimates for the on-condition actions action. (4) Will not have a significant
specified in this AD. This AD is issued in accordance with economic impact, positive or negative,
According to the manufacturer, some authority delegated by the Executive on a substantial number of small entities
of the costs of this AD may be covered Director, Aircraft Certification Service, under the criteria of the Regulatory
under warranty, thereby reducing the as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Flexibility Act.
cost impact on affected individuals. We In accordance with that order, issuance
do not control warranty coverage for List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
of ADs is normally a function of the
affected individuals. As a result, we Compliance and Airworthiness Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
have included all costs in our cost Division, but during this transition safety, Incorporation by reference,
estimate. period, the Executive Director has Safety.
Authority for This Rulemaking delegated the authority to issue ADs Adoption of the Amendment
applicable to transport category
Title 49 of the United States Code airplanes to the Director of the System Accordingly, under the authority
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Oversight Division. delegated to me by the Administrator,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
section 106, describes the authority of Regulatory Findings follows:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: This AD will not have federalism
Aviation Programs, describes in more implications under Executive Order PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
detail the scope of the Agency’s 13132. This AD will not have a DIRECTIVES
authority. substantial direct effect on the States, on
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the relationship between the national
the authority described in Subtitle VII, continues to read as follows:
government and the States, or on the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: distribution of power and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that responsibilities among the various
section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended]
levels of government.
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promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in For the reasons discussed above, I ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
air commerce by prescribing regulations certify that this AD: the following new airworthiness
for practices, methods, and procedures (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory directive (AD):
the Administrator finds necessary for action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 2017–17–09 The Boeing Company:
safety in air commerce. This regulation (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Amendment 39–18999; Docket No.
is within the scope of that authority DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures FAA–2017–0128; Product Identifier
because it addresses an unsafe condition (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 2016–NM–194–AD.
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(a) Effective Date found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
This AD is effective September 29, 2017. 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
principal inspector or local Flight Standards MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
(b) Affected ADs District Office, as appropriate. If sending telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
None. information directly to the manager of the www.myboeingfleet.com.
certification office, send it to the attention of (4) You may view this service information
(c) Applicability the person identified in paragraph (k) of this at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
This AD applies to all The Boeing AD. Information may be emailed to: 9–ANM– 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Company Model 737–300, –400, and –500 LAACO–AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. information on the availability of this
series airplanes, certificated in any category. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, (5) You may view this service information
(d) Subject or lacking a principal inspector, the manager that is incorporated by reference at the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of of the local flight standards district office/ National Archives and Records
America Code 57, Wings. certificate holding district office. Administration (NARA). For information on
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable the availability of this material at NARA, call
(e) Unsafe Condition
level of safety may be used for any repair, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
This AD was prompted by a manufacturer’s modification, or alteration required by this www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
review that showed that the fuel tank access AD if it is approved by the Boeing locations.html.
door at wing buttock line 191.00 did not have Commercial Airplanes Organization
an engineered ground path with the mating Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
wing structure. We are issuing this AD to 9, 2017.
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
prevent an ungrounded path that could result ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be Dionne Palermo,
in an increased risk of ignition and approved, the repair method, modification Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
subsequent fuel tank explosion in the event deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Aircraft Certification Service.
of a lightning strike. the certification basis of the airplane, and the [FR Doc. 2017–17399 Filed 8–24–17; 8:45 am]
(f) Compliance approval must specifically refer to this AD. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(4) Except as required by paragraph (i) of
Comply with this AD within the
this AD: For service information that
compliance times specified, unless already
contains steps that are labeled as Required
done. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
(g) New Door Assembly, Electrical Bond paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD
Federal Aviation Administration
Check, and Related Corrective Actions apply.
Within 36 months after the effective date (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures 14 CFR Part 39
of this AD: Install a new door assembly, do
a check of the electrical bond, and do all identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is [Docket No. FAA–2017–0516; Product
applicable related investigative and Identifier 2016–NM–125–AD; Amendment
corrective actions, in accordance with the labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or 39–19000; AD 2017–17–10]
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 737–57–1320, dated October substep. An AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps RIN 2120–AA64
7, 2016, except as required by paragraph (i)
of this AD. Do all applicable related and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE
investigative and corrective actions before
deviated from using accepted methods in Avions de Transport Régional
further flight.
accordance with the operator’s maintenance Airplanes
(h) Revise the Maintenance or Inspection or inspection program without obtaining
Program approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Prior to or concurrently with including substeps and identified figures, can Administration (FAA), Department of
accomplishment of the actions required by still be done as specified, and the airplane Transportation (DOT).
paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 30 days can be put back in an airworthy condition. ACTION: Final rule.
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
(k) Related Information
occurs later: Revise the maintenance or SUMMARY: We are superseding
inspection program, as applicable, to For more information about this AD, Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–23–
incorporate Airworthiness Limitation 28– contact Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer,
12, which applied to all ATR–GIE
AWL–30, ‘‘Upper Wing Fuel Tank Access Propulsion Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Avions de Transport Régional Model
Panel—Lightning Protection Electrical Design
Features,’’ as specified in Boeing 737–100/ Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. AD 2015–
200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness 5254; fax: 562–627–5210; email: 23–12 required identifying the serial
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification serj.harutunian@faa.gov. number and part number of the main
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs) D6– landing gear (MLG) rear hinge pins, and
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
38278–CMR, dated May 2016. replacing pins or the MLG if necessary.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register This AD retains the requirements of AD
(i) Service Information Exception approved the incorporation by reference
2015–23–12, requires replacing certain
Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737–57– (IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR additional MLG hinge pins, and reduces
1320, dated October 7, 2016, specifies to
contact Boeing for repair instructions, and part 51. certain compliance times. This AD was
specifies that action as Required for (2) You must use this service information prompted by a new occurrence of a
Compliance (RC), this AD requires repair as applicable to do the actions required by cracked MLG rear hinge pin. We are
using a method approved in accordance with this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. issuing this AD to address the unsafe
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of (i) Boeing Service Bulletin 737–57–1320, condition on these products.
this AD. dated October 7, 2016.
DATES: This AD is effective September
(ii) Boeing 737–100/200/200C/300/400/500
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and 29, 2017.
(AMOCs) Certification Maintenance Requirements The Director of the Federal Register
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, (CMRs) D6–38278–CMR, dated May 2016. approved the incorporation by reference
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs (3) For service information identified in of certain publications listed in this AD
for this AD, if requested using the procedures this AD, contact Boeing Commercial as of September 29, 2017.
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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 29, 2017. | |
| Contact | Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5254; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 40477 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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