82 FR 40672 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 165 (August 28, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 165 (August 28, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-17591 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 165 (Monday, August 28, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 40672-40675] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-17591] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0337; Product Identifier 2017-NM-006-AD; Amendment 39-19006; AD 2017-17-16] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. [[Page 40673]] ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of cracking of the vertical stiffener in the nose wheel well. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the nose wheel well bulkhead stiffener for any cracking, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 2, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 2, 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- 0337. 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- 0337; 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: Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6447; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 16, 2017 (82 FR 22443). The NPRM was prompted by a report of cracking of the vertical stiffener in the nose wheel well. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections of the nose wheel well bulkhead stiffener for any cracking, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such cracking, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane and possibly lead to cabin depressurization or a nose landing gear collapse. 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. United Airlines and The Boeing Company supported the NPRM. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing the supplemental type certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not affect the actions specified in the NPRM. We concur with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of the proposed AD (82 FR 22443, May 16, 2017) as paragraph (c)(1) and added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC ST01920SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01920SE 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 comment 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 767-53A0275, dated January 5, 2017. The service information describes procedures for a detailed inspection and a medium frequency eddy current inspection of the nose wheel well bulkhead stiffener for any cracking, and corrective actions if necessary. 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 144 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection..................... 10 work-hour x $85 per $0 $850 per $122,400 per hour = $850 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do certain repairs that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this repair: [[Page 40674]] On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repair..................................... 18 work-hour x $85 per hour = $0 $1,530 $1,530. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for other repairs 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): 2017-17-16 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19006; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0337; Product Identifier 2017-NM-006-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 2, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, - 300F, and -400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0275, dated January 5, 2017. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01920SE 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 53; Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of cracking in the vertical stiffener in the nose wheel well. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such cracking, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane and possibly lead to cabin depressurization or a nose landing gear collapse. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspections At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0275, dated January 5, 2017, except as specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Do a detailed inspection and a medium frequency eddy current inspection of the nose wheel well bulkhead stiffener for any cracking, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0275, dated January 5, 2017; except as specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Do all corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0275, dated January 5, 2017. (h) Exceptions to the Service Information (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0275, dated January 5, 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. (2) If any cracking is found and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0275, dated January 5, 2017, specifies to contact Boeing for appropriate action and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance): Before further flight repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) 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. [[Page 40675]] (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6447; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (k) 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 767-53A0275, dated January 5, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Boeing 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 11, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-17591 Filed 8-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (g) AND (h) having a part number specified in paragraph This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
(j) of this AD is found to have a measured on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
OF THIS AD—PARTS TO BE IN-
value greater than that specified in Figure A– by searching for and locating Docket No.
SPECTED/INSTALLED GFAAA, Sheet 02, ‘‘Inspection Flowchart,’’ FAA–2016–7264.
of Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3261, (2) For more information about this AD,
Acceptable
Affected part No. replacement Area Revision 01, including Appendixes 01, 02, contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
part No. and 03, dated November 10, 2016: Within 6 Engineer, International Section, Transport
years after the effective date of this AD, but Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
F5347126620600 ... F5347126620000 ... Cabin. not exceeding 12 years since the date of SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone
F5347126621000 ... F5347126620400 ... Cabin.
issuance of the original certificate of 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.
F5377004320300 ... F5377004320351 ... Cabin.
F5347170420400 ... F5347170420400 ... Cargo. airworthiness or the date of issuance of the
original export certificate of airworthiness, (n) Material Incorporated by Reference
F5347170420600 ... F5347170420600 ... Cargo.
G5367131300000 ... G5367131300000 .. Cargo. replace the affected part with an acceptable (1) The Director of the Federal Register
G5367173700000 ... G5367173700000 .. Cargo. replacement part having a part number approved the incorporation by reference
G5367173800000 ... G5367173800000 .. Cargo. specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) (IBR) of the service information listed in this
of this AD, in accordance with the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(h) Replacement Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus part 51.
If during the inspection required by Service Bulletin A330–53–3261, Revision 01, (2) You must use this service information
paragraph (g) of this AD, any affected part including Appendixes 01, 02, and 03, dated as applicable to do the actions required by
having a part number specified in table 1 to November 10, 2016. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD is found to (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3261,
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions Revision 01, including Appendixes 01, 02,
have a measured value greater than that
specified in Figure A–GFAAA, Sheet 02, The following provisions also apply to this and 03, dated November 10, 2016.
‘‘Inspection Flowchart,’’ of the applicable AD: (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3262,
service information identified in paragraphs (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated June
(g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, except as (AMOCs): The Manager, International 23, 2015.
provided by paragraph (i) of this AD: Within Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53–
6 years after the effective date of this AD, but has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 5072, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated
not exceeding 12 years since the date of AD, if requested using the procedures found June 23, 2015.
issuance of the original certificate of in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR (3) For service information identified in
airworthiness or the date of issuance of the 39.19, send your request to your principal this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
original export certificate of airworthiness, inspector or local Flight Standards District Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
replace the affected part with an acceptable Office, as appropriate. If sending information 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
replacement part having a part number directly to the manager of the International 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) Section, send it to the attention of the person airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
of this AD, in accordance with the identified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Internet http://www.airbus.com.
Accomplishment Instructions of the Information may be emailed to 9-ANM-116- (4) You may view this service information
applicable service information identified in AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(i) Exception to Certain Service Information principal inspector, or lacking a principal information on the availability of this
inspector, the manager of the local flight material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Where Figure A–GFAAA, Sheet 02, standards district office/certificate holding (5) You may view this service information
‘‘Inspection Flowchart,’’ of the service district office. that is incorporated by reference at the
information identified in paragraphs (g)(2) (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any National Archives and Records
and (g)(3) of this AD specifies to ‘‘do the requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Administration (NARA). For information on
conductivity (s) measurement with 60kHz actions from a manufacturer, the action must the availability of this material at NARA, call
(refer to Appendix 01) s480 = lllMS/m,’’ be accomplished using a method approved 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
the correct conductivity measurement is
by the Manager, International Section, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
‘‘s60 = lllMS/m.’’
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the locations.html.
(j) Additional Inspection for Certain European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
Airplanes Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
9, 2017.
For Model A330 airplanes on which the Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOA- Dionne Palermo,
inspection and replacement, as applicable,
specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD authorized signature. Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
were done before the effective date of this (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Aircraft Certification Service.
AD, in accordance with Airbus Service service information contains procedures or [FR Doc. 2017–17536 Filed 8–25–17; 8:45 am]
Bulletin A330–53–3261, dated June 23, 2015: tests that are identified as RC, those BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Within 6 years after the effective date of this procedures and tests must be done to comply
AD, but not exceeding 12 years since the date with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
of issuance of the original certificate of not identified as RC are recommended. Those
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
airworthiness or the date of issuance of the procedures and tests that are not identified
original export certificate of airworthiness, as RC may be deviated from using accepted
Federal Aviation Administration
do a one-time eddy current conductivity methods in accordance with the operator’s
measurement of structural parts having part maintenance or inspection program without
number (P/N) G5367131300000, P/N obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided 14 CFR Part 39
G5367173700000, and P/N G5367173800000, the procedures and tests identified as RC can [Docket No. FAA–2017–0337; Product
located in fuselage section 15, in accordance be done and the airplane can be put back in Identifier 2017–NM–006–AD; Amendment
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with the ‘‘Additional Work’’ section of the an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or 39–19006; AD 2017–17–16]
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus changes to procedures or tests identified as
Service Bulletin A330–53–3261, Revision 01, RC require approval of an AMOC. RIN 2120–AA64
including Appendixes 01, 02, and 03, dated
November 10, 2016. (m) Related Information Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Company Airplanes
(k) Replacement Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
If during the inspection required by Airworthiness Directive 2017–0021, dated AGENCY:Federal Aviation
paragraph (j) of this AD, any affected part February 8, 2017, for related information. Administration (FAA), DOT.
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ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Repair .............................................. 18 work-hour × $85 per hour = $1,530 ..................................................... $0 $1,530
We have received no definitive data (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation wheel well. We are issuing this AD to detect
that would enable us to provide cost in Alaska, and and correct such cracking, which could
estimates for other repairs specified in (4) Will not have a significant adversely affect the structural integrity of the
economic impact, positive or negative, airplane and possibly lead to cabin
this AD. depressurization or a nose landing gear
on a substantial number of small entities collapse.
Authority for This Rulemaking under the criteria of the Regulatory
Title 49 of the United States Code Flexibility Act. (f) Compliance
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Comply with this AD within the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, compliance times specified, unless already
section 106, describes the authority of Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation done.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: safety, Incorporation by reference, (g) Inspections
Aviation Programs, describes in more Safety.
At the applicable time specified in
detail the scope of the Agency’s Adoption of the Amendment paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
authority. Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0275, dated
Accordingly, under the authority January 5, 2017, except as specified in
We are issuing this rulemaking under
delegated to me by the Administrator, paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Do a detailed
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as inspection and a medium frequency eddy
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
follows: current inspection of the nose wheel well
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that bulkhead stiffener for any cracking, and do
section, Congress charges the FAA with PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS all applicable corrective actions, in
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in DIRECTIVES accordance with the Accomplishment
air commerce by prescribing regulations Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 767–53A0275, dated January 5, 2017; except
the Administrator finds necessary for continues to read as follows: as specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
safety in air commerce. This regulation Do all corrective actions before further flight.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the times
is within the scope of that authority
§ 39.13 [Amended] specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
because it addresses an unsafe condition Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0275,
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding dated January 5, 2017.
products identified in this rulemaking the following new airworthiness
action. (h) Exceptions to the Service Information
directive (AD):
This AD is issued in accordance with (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
2017–17–16 The Boeing Company: 767–53A0275, dated January 5, 2017,
authority delegated by the Executive Amendment 39–19006; Docket No. specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, FAA–2017–0337; Product Identifier original issue date of this service bulletin,’’
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 2017–NM–006–AD. this AD requires compliance within the
In accordance with that order, issuance (a) Effective Date specified compliance time after the effective
of ADs is normally a function of the date of this AD.
Compliance and Airworthiness This AD is effective October 2, 2017.
(2) If any cracking is found and Boeing
Division, but during this transition (b) Affected ADs Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0275, dated
period, the Executive Director has None. January 5, 2017, specifies to contact Boeing
delegated the authority to issue ADs for appropriate action and specifies that
applicable to transport category (c) Applicability action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance):
(1) This AD applies to The Boeing Before further flight repair using a method
airplanes to the Director of the System approved in accordance with the procedures
Oversight Division. Company Model 767–200, –300, –300F, and
–400ER series airplanes, certificated in any specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
Regulatory Findings category, as identified in Boeing Alert (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Service Bulletin 767–53A0275, dated January (AMOCs)
This AD will not have federalism 5, 2017.
implications under Executive Order (2) Installation of Supplemental Type (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
13132. This AD will not have a Certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not affect FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
substantial direct effect on the States, on the ability to accomplish the actions required for this AD, if requested using the procedures
by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
the relationship between the national 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
government and the States, or on the STC ST01920SE is installed, a ‘‘change in
product’’ alternative method of compliance principal inspector or local Flight Standards
distribution of power and District Office, as appropriate. If sending
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to
responsibilities among the various comply with the requirements of 14 CFR information directly to the manager of the
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levels of government. 39.17. certification office, send it to the attention of
For the reasons discussed above, I the person identified in paragraph (j) of this
(d) Subject AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-
certify that this AD:
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
America Code 53; Fuselage. (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (e) Unsafe Condition or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD was prompted by a report of of the local flight standards district office/
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), cracking in the vertical stiffener in the nose certificate holding district office.
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(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
level of safety may be used for any repair, 11, 2017. account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
modification, or alteration required by this Dionne Palermo, Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
AD if it is approved by the Boeing may view this referenced service
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Aircraft Certification Service. information at the FAA, Transport
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO [FR Doc. 2017–17591 Filed 8–25–17; 8:45 am] Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
Branch, to make those findings. To be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SW., Renton, WA. For information on
approved, the repair method, modification the availability of this material at the
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
the certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION available on the Internet at http://
approval must specifically refer to this AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2) Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
of this AD: For service information that 9518.
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the 14 CFR Part 39
provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) Examining the AD Docket
of this AD apply. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9518; Product
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including Identifier 2015–NM–091–AD; Amendment You may examine the AD docket on
substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–18989; AD 2017–16–12] the Internet at http://
identified in an RC step, must be done to www.regulations.gov by searching for
RIN 2120–AA64
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC 9518; or in person at the Docket
requirement is removed from that step or
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes Management Facility between 9 a.m.
substep. An AMOC is required for any and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
deviations to RC steps, including substeps AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket
and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
Administration (FAA), Department of contains this AD, the regulatory
deviated from using accepted methods in Transportation (DOT). evaluation, any comments received, and
accordance with the operator’s maintenance ACTION: Final rule. other information. The address for the
or inspection program without obtaining Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, SUMMARY: We are superseding is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
including substeps and identified figures, can Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–19– Department of Transportation, Docket
still be done as specified, and the airplane 09 and AD 2014–25–51, which applied Operations, M–30, West Building
can be put back in an airworthy condition. to all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
(j) Related Information and A321 series airplanes. AD 2013–19– New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
For more information about this AD,
09 required replacing Angle of Attack DC 20590.
contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, (AOA) sensor conic plates with AOA FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, sensor flat plates. AD 2014–25–51 Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057– required revising the airplane flight International Section, Transport
3356; phone: 425–917–6447; fax: 425–917– manual (AFM) to advise the flightcrew Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
6590; email: wayne.lockett@faa.gov. of emergency procedures for abnormal Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot). This new telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–
AD requires replacing certain AOA 1149.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
sensors; and doing a detailed inspection
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(IBR) of the service information listed in this and a functional heating test for
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR discrepancies on certain AOA sensors, Discussion
part 51. and replacing the affected AOA sensors. We issued a notice of proposed
(2) You must use this service information This AD was prompted by a report rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
as applicable to do the actions required by indicating that a Model A321 airplane
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. part 39 to supersede AD 2013–19–09,
encountered a blockage of two AOA Amendment 39–17591 (78 FR 60667,
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– probes during climb, leading to
53A0275, dated January 5, 2017. October 2, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–19–09’’),
activation of the Alpha Prot while the and AD 2014–25–51, Amendment 39–
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Boeing service information
Mach number increased. We are issuing 18067 (80 FR 3153, January 22, 2015)
identified in this AD, contact Boeing this AD to address the unsafe condition (‘‘AD 2014–25–51’’). AD 2013–19–09
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: on these products. and AD 2014–25–51 applied to all
Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 DATES: This AD is effective October 2, Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and
Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal 2017. A321 series airplanes. The NPRM
Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797– The Director of the Federal Register
1717; Internet https://
published in the Federal Register on
approved the incorporation by reference December 28, 2016 (81 FR 95531). The
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
of certain publications listed in this AD NPRM was prompted by a report
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, as of October 2, 2017. indicating that an Airbus Model A321
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For The Director of the Federal Register airplane encountered a blockage of two
information on the availability of this approved the incorporation by reference AOA probes during climb, leading to
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. of certain other publications listed in activation of the Alpha Prot while the
(5) You may view this service information this AD as of November 6, 2013 (78 FR Mach number increased. The NPRM
that is incorporated by reference at the 60667, October 2, 2013). proposed to continue to require
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
ADDRESSES: For service information replacing AOA sensor conic plates with
the availability of this material at NARA, call identified in this final rule, contact AOA sensor flat plates and revising the
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 AFM to advise the flight crew of
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 emergency procedures for abnormal
locations.html. Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 Alpha Prot. The NPRM also proposed to
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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 October 2, 2017. | |
| Contact | Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6447; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 40672 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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