82 FR 40505 - 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 | 2017-17839 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 164 (Friday, August 25, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 40505-40508] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-17839] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0805; Product Identifier 2017-NM-051-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD- 83), DC-9-87 (MD-87) airplanes, Model MD-88 airplanes, and Model MD-90- 30 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of loss of airspeed [[Page 40506]] indication due to icing. This proposed AD would require modifying the air data heat (ADH) system. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 10, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0805. 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- 0805; 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: Eric Igama, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5388; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0805; Product Identifier 2017-NM-051-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 We have received a report of both pilots' airspeed indicators freezing at 80 knots during takeoff. The outside air temperature was 25 degrees Fahrenheit and the wind was at approximately 20 knots in light snow. The airplane had been waiting in this weather condition for about two hours for de-icing before takeoff. Air data sensors directly affect flight computers and flight deck instrumentation. The air data sensors have heaters to prevent blockage from ice formation in the sensor or from ice formation on the static plates. Incorrect airspeed indications can be the direct result of pitot tube icing. Failure to activate the ADH system in icing conditions could result in irregular airspeed or altitude indications, which could possibly result in a runway overrun during a high speed rejected takeoff (RTO) due to failure to rotate before the end of the runway, or a stall/overspeed during flight. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-30A132, dated April 28, 2017; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-30A031, dated June 2, 2017. This service information describes procedures for modifying the ADH system so that it activates when the left and right fuel switches are in the ON position. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. 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 these same type designs. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishment of the actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information described previously, except for differences between this proposed AD and the service information that are identified in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. For information on the procedures, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0805. Master Minimum Equipment List relief may be developed and approved by the FAA Long Beach, CA Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG) Flight Operations Evaluation Board (FOEB) to allow operation of an airplane with an ADH system modified in accordance with this proposed AD that is inoperable for a specified time period. This potential relief is specified in paragraph (i) of this proposed AD. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-30A132, dated April 28, 2017, specifies to contact the manufacturer for change instructions, but this proposed AD would require obtaining and doing those change instructions in one of the following ways: In accordance with a method that we approve; or Using data that meet the certification basis of the airplane, and that have been approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) whom we have authorized to make those findings. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 553 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: [[Page 40507]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification, MD80 Group 1, 84 56 work-hours x $85 per $4,459 $9,219 $774,396 airplanes. hour = $4,760. Modification, MD80 Group 2, 11 57 work-hours x $85 per 11,014 15,859 174,449 airplanes. hour = $4,845. Modification, MD80 Group 3, 336 57 work-hours x $85 per 8,589 13,434 4,513,824 airplanes. hour = $4,845. Modification, MD80 Group 4, 1 airplane 56 work-hours x $85 per 4,479 9,239 9,239 hour = $4,760. Modification, MD80 Group 5, 37 57 work-hours x $85 per 11,034 15,879 587,523 airplanes. hour = $4,845. Modification, MD90 Group 1, 84 37 work-hours x $85 per 4,395 7,540 633,360 airplanes. hour = $3,145. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for doing the modification on MD80 Group 6 airplanes. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0805; Product Identifier 2017-NM-051-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 10, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87) airplanes, Model MD-88 airplanes, and Model MD-90-30 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 3410; Flight environment data. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of loss of airspeed indication due to icing. We are issuing this AD to prevent operation of unheated air data sensors in icing conditions. Failure to activate the air data heat (ADH) system in icing conditions could result in irregular airspeed or altitude indications, which could possibly result in a runway overrun during a high speed rejected takeoff (RTO) due to failure to rotate before the end of the runway, or a stall/overspeed during flight. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: Do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-30A132, dated April 28, 2017; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-30A031, dated June 2, 2017; as applicable; except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. (1) For Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87) model airplanes and Model MD-88 airplanes: Within 28 months after the effective date of this AD. (2) For Model MD-90-30 airplanes: Within 27 months after the effective date of this AD. (h) Exception to Service Information Specifications Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-30A132, dated April 28, 2017, specifies contacting Boeing, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance): This AD requires using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (i) Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) In the event that the ADH system as modified by this AD is inoperable, an airplane may be operated as specified in the FAA- approved MMEL, provided MMEL provisions that address the modified ADH system are included in the MMEL and those provisions are included in the operator's Minimum Equipment List. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs [[Page 40508]] 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, Los Angeles ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) Except as required by paragraph (h) 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 (1) For more information about this AD, contact Eric Igama, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5388; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 16, 2017. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-17839 Filed 8-24-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS injector manifolds and preferred injector for paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. You may email
DIRECTIVES the first time. your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
(iii) Thereafter, replace the fuel injector (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 manifolds and preferred injector with a part notify your appropriate principal inspector,
eligible for installation before exceeding the or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
continues to read as follows:
operating hours (hours accumulated by the of the local flight standards district office/
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. part since installation on an engine) specified certificate holding district office.
in Figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
§ 39.13 [Amended] (2) For Arrius 2F turboshaft engines, do the (k) Related Information
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by following: (1) For more information about this AD,
removing airworthiness directive (AD) (i) Replace each pipe injector preferred contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
2013–11–09, Amendment 39–17469 (78 assembly, part number (P/N) 0 319 73 835 0 FAA, ECO Branch, Compliance and
FR 32551, May 31, 2013), and adding and P/N 0 319 73 044 0, with a part eligible Airworthiness Division, 1200 District
for installation before exceeding 400 Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
the following new AD:
operating hours (hours accumulated by the 238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type part since installation on an engine). robert.green@faa.gov.
Certificate previously held by (ii) BSI the flame tube and the HPT area (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Turbomeca S.A): Docket No. FAA–2013– for turbine distress, when replacing the Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2017–0070, dated
0024; Product Identifier 2000–NE–12– privilege injector for the first time. April 25, 2017, for more information. You
AD. (iii) Unless already accomplished as may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
(a) Comments Due Date required by paragraph (g)(2)(i) of this AD, the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
within 16 months after the effective date of searching for and locating it in Docket No.
We must receive comments by October 10, this AD, replace the pipe injector preferred FAA–2013–0024.
2017. assembly, P/N 0 319 73 835 0, with a part (3) Safran Helicopter Engines S.A., SB No.
(b) Affected ADs eligible for installation before the next flight. 319 73 4839, Version A, dated December 13,
(iv) Thereafter, replace the pipe injector 2016, can be obtained from Safran Helicopter
This AD supersedes AD 2013–11–09, preferred assembly with a part eligible for
Amendment 39–17469 (78 FR 32551, May 31, Engines S.A., using the contact information
installation within 400 operating hours since in paragraph (k)(4) of this AD.
2013). the last pipe injector preferred assembly (4) For service information identified in
(c) Applicability replacement. this AD, contact Safran Helicopter Engines,
This AD applies to all Turbomeca S.A. (h) Definitions S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: (33) 05 59
Arrius 2B1 and 2F turboshaft engines. 74 40 00; fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15.
(1) For Arrius 2B1 turboshaft engines, a (5) You may view this service information
(d) Subject main fuel injector half-manifold or preferred at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards
injector is eligible for installation if it has not Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
exceeded the operating hours specified in
Code 7320, Fuel Controlling System. District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
Figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD since first
information on the availability of this
(e) Unsafe Condition installation on an engine or since last
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
This AD was prompted by several reports cleaning.
(2) For Arrius 2F turboshaft engines, a pipe Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
of engine flameouts as a result of reduced
injector preferred assembly, P/N 0 319 73 044 August 18, 2017.
fuel flow due to the presence of coking. We
are issuing this AD to prevent an engine 0, is eligible for installation if it has not Robert J. Ganley,
flameout of Arrius 2B1 and 2F turboshaft exceeded 400 operating hours since first Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
engines and damage to the helicopter. installation on an engine or since last Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
cleaning.
(f) Compliance [FR Doc. 2017–17829 Filed 8–24–17; 8:45 am]
(i) Installation Prohibition BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already (1) For Arrius 2B1 turboshaft engines, after
done. the effective date of this AD, do not install
a main fuel injector half-manifold or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(g) Required Actions preferred injector onto any engine, or any
(1) For Arrius 2B1 turboshaft engines, do engine onto a helicopter, unless the main fuel Federal Aviation Administration
the following: injector half-manifold and preferred injector
(i) Replace each main fuel injector half- are eligible for installation.
14 CFR Part 39
manifold and preferred injector with a part (2) For Arrius 2F turboshaft engines, after
eligible for installation before exceeding the the effective date of this AD, do not install [Docket No. FAA–2017–0805; Product
operating hours (hours accumulated by the a pipe injector preferred assembly onto any Identifier 2017–NM–051–AD]
part since installation on an engine) specified engine, or any engine onto a helicopter,
unless the pipe injector preferred assembly is RIN 2120–AA64
in Figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
eligible for installation.
(3) For Arrius 2F turboshaft engines, after Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g)— the effective date of this AD, do not install Company Airplanes
REPLACEMENT a pipe injector preferred assembly, P/N 0 319
73 835 0, onto any engine. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Operating Administration (FAA), DOT.
Part (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
hours ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(AMOCs)
(NPRM).
Main fuel injector half-mani-
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS
(1) The Manager, FAA, ECO Branch,
fold—post-mod TU117 ...... 600 Compliance and Airworthiness Division, has SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Main fuel injector half-mani- the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
fold—pre-mod TU117 ....... 200 if requested using the procedures found in 14
Preferred injector pre/post-
Boeing Company Model DC–9–81 (MD–
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
mod TU117 ....................... 200 send your request to your principal inspector
81), DC–9–82 (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD–
or local Flight Standards District Office, as 83), DC–9–87 (MD–87) airplanes, Model
(ii) Borescope-inspect (BSI) the flame tube appropriate. If sending information directly MD–88 airplanes, and Model MD–90–30
and the high-pressure turbine (HPT) area for to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to airplanes. This proposed AD was
turbine distress, when replacing the fuel the attention of the person identified in prompted by a report of loss of airspeed
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Modification, MD80 Group 1, 84 airplanes ..... 56 work-hours × $85 per hour = $4,760 ........ $4,459 $9,219 $774,396
Modification, MD80 Group 2, 11 airplanes ..... 57 work-hours × $85 per hour = $4,845 ........ 11,014 15,859 174,449
Modification, MD80 Group 3, 336 airplanes ... 57 work-hours × $85 per hour = $4,845 ........ 8,589 13,434 4,513,824
Modification, MD80 Group 4, 1 airplane ......... 56 work-hours × $85 per hour = $4,760 ........ 4,479 9,239 9,239
Modification, MD80 Group 5, 37 airplanes ..... 57 work-hours × $85 per hour = $4,845 ........ 11,034 15,879 587,523
Modification, MD90 Group 1, 84 airplanes ..... 37 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,145 ........ 4,395 7,540 633,360
We have received no definitive data (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (e) Unsafe Condition
that would enable us to provide cost action’’ under Executive Order 12866, This AD was prompted by a report of loss
estimates for doing the modification on (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under of airspeed indication due to icing. We are
MD80 Group 6 airplanes. the DOT Regulatory Policies and issuing this AD to prevent operation of
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, unheated air data sensors in icing conditions.
Authority for This Rulemaking Failure to activate the air data heat (ADH)
1979), system in icing conditions could result in
Title 49 of the United States Code (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation irregular airspeed or altitude indications,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue in Alaska, and which could possibly result in a runway
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (4) Will not have a significant overrun during a high speed rejected takeoff
section 106, describes the authority of economic impact, positive or negative, (RTO) due to failure to rotate before the end
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: on a substantial number of small entities of the runway, or a stall/overspeed during
Aviation Programs, describes in more flight.
under the criteria of the Regulatory
detail the scope of the Agency’s Flexibility Act. (f) Compliance
authority.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Comply with this AD within the
We are issuing this rulemaking under compliance times specified, unless already
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation done.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: safety, Incorporation by reference,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (g) Required Actions
Safety.
section, Congress charges the FAA with At the applicable time specified in
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in The Proposed Amendment paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: Do all
applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’
air commerce by prescribing regulations Accordingly, under the authority (required for compliance) in, and in
for practices, methods, and procedures delegated to me by the Administrator, accordance with, the Accomplishment
the Administrator finds necessary for the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
safety in air commerce. This regulation 39 as follows: MD80–30A132, dated April 28, 2017; and
is within the scope of that authority Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–30A031,
because it addresses an unsafe condition PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS dated June 2, 2017; as applicable; except as
that is likely to exist or develop on DIRECTIVES required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
products identified in this rulemaking (1) For Model DC–9–81 (MD–81), DC–9–82
1. The authority citation for part 39 (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD–83), DC–9–87 (MD–
action. ■
87) model airplanes and Model MD–88
This proposed AD is issued in continues to read as follows: airplanes: Within 28 months after the
accordance with authority delegated by Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. effective date of this AD.
the Executive Director, Aircraft (2) For Model MD–90–30 airplanes: Within
Certification Service, as authorized by § 39.13 [Amended] 27 months after the effective date of this AD.
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (h) Exception to Service Information
with that order, issuance of ADs is the following new airworthiness Specifications
normally a function of the Compliance directive (AD): Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
and Airworthiness Division, but during The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– MD80–30A132, dated April 28, 2017,
this transition period, the Executive 2017–0805; Product Identifier 2017– specifies contacting Boeing, and specifies
Director has delegated the authority to NM–051–AD. that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for
issue ADs applicable to transport Compliance): This AD requires using a
category airplanes to the Director of the (a) Comments Due Date method approved in accordance with the
System Oversight Division. We must receive comments by October 10, procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this
2017. AD.
Regulatory Findings
(b) Affected ADs (i) Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)
We determined that this proposed AD None. In the event that the ADH system as
would not have federalism implications modified by this AD is inoperable, an
under Executive Order 13132. This (c) Applicability airplane may be operated as specified in the
proposed AD would not have a
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS
This AD applies to all The Boeing FAA-approved MMEL, provided MMEL
substantial direct effect on the States, on Company Model DC–9–81 (MD–81), DC–9– provisions that address the modified ADH
the relationship between the national 82 (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD–83), DC–9–87 system are included in the MMEL and those
Government and the States, or on the (MD–87) airplanes, Model MD–88 airplanes, provisions are included in the operator’s
distribution of power and and Model MD–90–30 airplanes, certificated Minimum Equipment List.
in any category.
responsibilities among the various (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
levels of government. (d) Subject (AMOCs)
For the reasons discussed above, I Air Transport Association (ATA) of (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
certify this proposed regulation: America Code 3410; Flight environment data. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
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for this AD, if requested using the procedures Issued in Renton, Washington, on August Internet https://
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 16, 2017. www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Jeffrey E. Duven, this referenced service information at
principal inspector or local Flight Standards Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
District Office, as appropriate. If sending Certification Service. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
information directly to the manager of the [FR Doc. 2017–17839 Filed 8–24–17; 8:45 am] For information on the availability of
certification office, send it to the attention of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of 1221. It is also available on the Internet
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- at http://www.regulations.gov by
ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION searching for and locating Docket No.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, FAA–2017–0778.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Federal Aviation Administration
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Examining the AD Docket
of the local flight standards district office/ 14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on
certificate holding district office. the Internet at http://
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable [Docket No. FAA–2017–0778; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–038–AD] www.regulations.gov by searching for
level of safety may be used for any repair, and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
modification, or alteration required by this RIN 2120–AA64 0778; or in person at the Docket
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Commercial Airplanes Organization Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Company Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles contains this proposed AD, the
ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. regulatory evaluation, any comments
approved, the repair method, modification received, and other information. The
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
street address for the Docket Office
the certification basis of the airplane, and the (NPRM).
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain available in the AD docket shortly after
this AD: For service information that
contains steps that are labeled as Required The Boeing Company Model 757–200 receipt.
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of series airplanes. This proposed AD was FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD prompted by an evaluation by the Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer,
apply. design approval holder (DAH) Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including indicating that the side panel-to-frame ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
substeps under an RC step and any figures attachments and frames of the aft cargo Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
identified in an RC step, must be done to compartment are subject to widespread phone: 562–627–5205; fax: 562–627–
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is fatigue damage (WFD). This proposed 5210; email: Muoi.Vuong@faa.gov.
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC AD would require an inspection of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
requirement is removed from that step or side panel-to-frame attachments and
substep. An AMOC is required for any Comments Invited
frames to verify that certain
deviations to RC steps, including substeps modifications have been done, and We invite you to send any written
and identified figures. applicable on-condition actions. We are relevant data, views, or arguments about
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be proposing this AD to address the unsafe this proposal. Send your comments to
deviated from using accepted methods in condition on these products. an address listed under the ADDRESSES
accordance with the operator’s maintenance section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
or inspection program without obtaining DATES: We must receive comments on
2017–0778; Product Identifier 2017–
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, this proposed AD by October 10, 2017.
NM–038–AD’’ at the beginning of your
including substeps and identified figures, can ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments. We specifically invite
still be done as specified, and the airplane using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
can be put back in an airworthy condition. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
(k) Related Information
methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the
(1) For more information about this AD, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
contact Eric Igama, Aerospace Engineer, closing date and may amend this
instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD because of those
Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Los • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount comments.
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http://
phone: 562–627–5388; fax: 562–627–5210;
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any
email: roderick.igama@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail substantive verbal contact we receive
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., about this proposed AD.
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. Discussion
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this For service information identified in Fatigue damage can occur locally, in
referenced service information at the FAA, this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial small areas or structural design details,
Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data or globally, in widespread areas.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Multiple-site damage is widespread
on the availability of this material at the Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA damage that occurs in a large structural
FAA, call 425–227–1221. 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; element such as a single rivet line of a
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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 October 10, 2017. | |
| Contact | Eric Igama, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5388; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 40505 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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