82 FR 41331 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 168 (August 31, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 168 (August 31, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-18392 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 168 (Thursday, August 31, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 41331-41333] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-18392] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0559; Product Identifier 2017-NM-013-AD; Amendment 39-19014; AD 2017-18-05] 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 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747- 200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of damage found at the lower trailing edge panels of the left wing and a broken fuse pin of the landing gear beam end fitting. This AD requires repetitive replacement or inspection of certain fuse pins, and applicable on- condition actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 5, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 5, 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- 0559. 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- 0559; 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: Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6432; 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 all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 20, 2017 (82 FR 28023). The NPRM was prompted by a report of damage found at the lower trailing edge panels of the left wing and a broken fuse pin of the landing gear beam end fitting. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive replacement or inspection of certain fuse pins, and applicable on-condition actions. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the fuse pin of the wing landing gear beam end fitting. A broken fuse pin will not support the wing landing gear beam, causing damage to the surrounding structure, including flight control cables and hydraulic systems, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane. Comment We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. We have considered the comment received. Boeing supported the NPRM. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for 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. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-57A2360, dated January 20, 2017. The service information describes procedures for repetitive replacement or inspection of certain fuse pins, and applicable on-condition actions. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 158 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 41332]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fuse pin replacement \1\........ Up to 46 work- Up to $15,150..... Up to $19,060 per Up to $3,011,480 hours x $85 per replacement cycle. per replacement hour = $3,910 per cycle. replacement cycle. Magnetic particle inspection \1\ Up to 48 work- $0................ Up to $4,080 per Up to $644,640 per hours x $85 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. hour = $4,080 per inspection cycle. Surface inspection \1\.......... Up to 10 work- $0................ Up to $850 per Up to $134,300 per hours x $85 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. hour = $850 per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Operators may choose which action they want to use. We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements: On-condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fuse pin replacement................. 46 work-hours x $85 per Up to $15,150.......... Up to $19,060. hour = $3,910. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2017-18-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19014; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0559; Product Identifier 2017-NM-013-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 5, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747- 100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP 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 report of damage found at the lower trailing edge panels of the left wing and a broken fuse pin of the landing gear beam end fitting. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the fuse pin of the wing landing gear beam end fitting. A broken fuse pin will not support the wing landing gear beam, causing damage to the surrounding structure, including flight control cables and hydraulic systems, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Actions Required for Compliance Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-57A2360, dated January 20, 2017, do all applicable actions identified as required for compliance (``RC'') in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-57A2360, dated January 20, 2017. (h) Exception to the Service Information Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-57A2360, dated January 20, 2017, specifies a compliance time ``after the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires [[Page 41333]] compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date 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. (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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (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 Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6432; 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 747-57A2360, dated January 20, 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 21, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-18392 Filed 8-30-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(2) For more information about this AD, airplanes. This AD was prompted by a apply to all The Boeing Company Model
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, report of damage found at the lower 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD,
International Section, Transport Standards trailing edge panels of the left wing and 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
a broken fuse pin of the landing gear 300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. beam end fitting. This AD requires 747SR, and 747SP airplanes. The NPRM
repetitive replacement or inspection of published in the Federal Register on
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference certain fuse pins, and applicable on- June 20, 2017 (82 FR 28023). The NPRM
(1) The Director of the Federal Register condition actions. We are issuing this was prompted by a report of damage
approved the incorporation by reference AD to address the unsafe condition on found at the lower trailing edge panels
(IBR) of the service information listed in this these products. of the left wing and a broken fuse pin
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
DATES: This AD is effective October 5, of the landing gear beam end fitting. The
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information 2017. NPRM proposed to require repetitive
as applicable to do the actions required by The Director of the Federal Register replacement or inspection of certain
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. approved the incorporation by reference fuse pins, and applicable on-condition
(i) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–176, dated of a certain publication listed in this AD actions. We are issuing this AD to detect
February 3, 2016. as of October 5, 2017. and correct cracking in the fuse pin of
(ii) Reserved. the wing landing gear beam end fitting.
(3) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact A broken fuse pin will not support the
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet wing landing gear beam, causing
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; Attention: Contractual & Data Services damage to the surrounding structure,
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC including flight control cables and
www.dassaultfalcon.com. 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; hydraulic systems, which could result
(4) You may view this service information telephone 562–797–1717; Internet in loss of controllability of the airplane.
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You Comment
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 We gave the public the opportunity to
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For participate in developing this final rule.
that is incorporated by reference at the information on the availability of this We have considered the comment
National Archives and Records material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. received. Boeing supported the NPRM.
Administration (NARA). For information on It is also available on the Internet at Conclusion
the availability of this material at NARA, call http://www.regulations.gov by searching
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// We reviewed the relevant data,
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- considered the comment received, and
locations.html. 0559.
determined that air safety and the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August Examining the AD Docket public interest require adopting this
21, 2017. You may examine the AD docket on final rule as proposed, except for minor
Dionne Palermo, the Internet at http:// editorial changes. We have determined
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, www.regulations.gov by searching for that these minor changes:
Aircraft Certification Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– • Are consistent with the intent that
[FR Doc. 2017–18390 Filed 8–30–17; 8:45 am] 0559; or in person at the Docket was proposed in the NPRM for
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Management Facility between 9 a.m. correcting the unsafe condition; and
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, • Do not add any additional burden
except Federal holidays. The AD docket upon the public than was already
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contains this final rule, the regulatory proposed in the NPRM.
evaluation, any comments received, and
Federal Aviation Administration Related Service Information Under 1
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is CFR Part 51
14 CFR Part 39
Docket Management Facility, U.S. We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0559; Product Department of Transportation, Docket Bulletin 747–57A2360, dated January
Identifier 2017–NM–013–AD; Amendment Operations, M–30, West Building 20, 2017. The service information
39–19014; AD 2017–18–05] Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 describes procedures for repetitive
RIN 2120–AA64 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, replacement or inspection of certain
DC 20590. fuse pins, and applicable on-condition
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill actions. This service information is
Company Airplanes Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe reasonably available because the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 interested parties have access to it
Administration (FAA), DOT. Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057– through their normal course of business
3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425– or by the means identified in the
ACTION: Final rule.
917–6590; email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov. ADDRESSES section.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Costs of Compliance
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
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Boeing Company Model 747–100, 747– Discussion We estimate that this AD affects 158
100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747– We issued a notice of proposed airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR the following costs to comply with this
747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP part 39 by adding an AD that would AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Fuse pin replacement 1 .... Up to 46 work-hours × $85 per hour Up to $15,150 ...... Up to $19,060 per re- Up to $3,011,480 per re-
= $3,910 per replacement cycle. placement cycle. placement cycle.
Magnetic particle inspec- Up to 48 work-hours × $85 per hour $0 ......................... Up to $4,080 per inspec- Up to $644,640 per in-
tion 1. = $4,080 per inspection cycle. tion cycle. spection cycle.
Surface inspection 1 ......... Up to 10 work-hours × $85 per hour $0 ......................... Up to $850 per inspection Up to $134,300 per in-
= $850 per inspection cycle. cycle. spection cycle.
1 Operators may choose which action they want to use.
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacements that will be inspection. We have no way of might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Fuse pin replacement .................. 46 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,910 ........... Up to $15,150 ..................... Up to $19,060.
Authority for This Rulemaking responsibilities among the various (b) Affected ADs
Title 49 of the United States Code levels of government. None.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Applicability
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, certify that this AD:
This AD applies to all The Boeing
section 106, describes the authority of (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Company Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F,
Aviation Programs, describes in more (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F,
detail the scope of the Agency’s DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 747SR, and 747SP airplanes, certificated in
authority. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), any category.
We are issuing this rulemaking under (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (d) Subject
the authority described in Subtitle VII, in Alaska, and
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Air Transport Association (ATA) of
(4) Will not have a significant America Code 57, Wings.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that economic impact, positive or negative,
section, Congress charges the FAA with on a substantial number of small entities (e) Unsafe Condition
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD was prompted by a report of
air commerce by prescribing regulations Flexibility Act. damage found at the lower trailing edge
for practices, methods, and procedures panels of the left wing and a broken fuse pin
the Administrator finds necessary for List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 of the landing gear beam end fitting. We are
safety in air commerce. This regulation Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking
is within the scope of that authority in the fuse pin of the wing landing gear beam
safety, Incorporation by reference,
because it addresses an unsafe condition end fitting. A broken fuse pin will not
Safety. support the wing landing gear beam, causing
that is likely to exist or develop on damage to the surrounding structure,
products identified in this rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment
including flight control cables and hydraulic
action. Accordingly, under the authority systems, which could result in loss of
This AD is issued in accordance with delegated to me by the Administrator, controllability of the airplane.
authority delegated by the Executive the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, (f) Compliance
follows:
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Comply with this AD within the
In accordance with that order, issuance PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS compliance times specified, unless already
of ADs is normally a function of the DIRECTIVES done.
Compliance and Airworthiness (g) Actions Required for Compliance
Division, but during this transition ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Except as required by paragraph (h) of this
period, the Executive Director has continues to read as follows: AD: At the applicable times specified in
delegated the authority to issue ADs Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
applicable to transport category Alert Service Bulletin 747–57A2360, dated
airplanes to the Director of the System § 39.13 [Amended] January 20, 2017, do all applicable actions
Oversight Division. identified as required for compliance (‘‘RC’’)
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
in, and in accordance with, the
Regulatory Findings the following new airworthiness Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
directive (AD): Service Bulletin 747–57A2360, dated January
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This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 2017–18–05 The Boeing Company: 20, 2017.
13132. This AD will not have a Amendment 39–19014; Docket No.
(h) Exception to the Service Information
FAA–2017–0559; Product Identifier
substantial direct effect on the States, on 2017–NM–013–AD. Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
the relationship between the national 57A2360, dated January 20, 2017, specifies a
government and the States, or on the (a) Effective Date compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date
distribution of power and This AD is effective October 5, 2017. of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires
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compliance within the specified compliance (3) For Boeing service information available in the docket, go to http://
time after the effective date of this AD. identified in this AD, contact Boeing www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017–
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: 0809 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600
(AMOCs)
Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797– Folder on the line associated with this
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs 1717; Internet https:// rule.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures www.myboeingfleet.com.
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
(4) You may view this service information
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, you have questions on this rule, call or
principal inspector or local Flight Standards 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For email Lieutenant Commander John
District Office, as appropriate. If sending information on the availability of this Bannon, Waterways Management
information directly to the manager of the material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector
certification office, send it to the attention of (5) You may view this service information Honolulu at (808) 541–4359 or
the person identified in paragraph (j) of this that is incorporated by reference at the
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- john.e.bannon@uscg.mil.
National Archives and Records
Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. Administration (NARA). For information on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, the availability of this material at NARA, call
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// I. Table of Abbreviations
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
of the local flight standards district office/ CFR Code of Federal Regulations
locations.html.
certificate holding district office. COTP Captain of the Port
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on August DHS Department of Homeland Security
level of safety may be used for any repair, 21, 2017. FR Federal Register
modification, or alteration required by this Dionne Palermo, NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Acting Director, System Oversight Division, § Section
Commercial Airplanes Organization Aircraft Certification Service. U.S.C. United States Code
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
[FR Doc. 2017–18392 Filed 8–30–17; 8:45 am]
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO II. Background Information and
Branch, to make those findings. To be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Regulatory History
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet The Coast Guard is issuing this
the certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND temporary rule without prior notice and
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
SECURITY opportunity to comment pursuant to
(4) For service information that contains
steps that are labeled as Required for authority under section 4(a) of the
Compliance (RC), the provisions of Coast Guard Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
apply. 33 CFR Part 165 authorizes an agency to issue a rule
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including without prior notice and opportunity to
substeps under an RC step and any figures [Docket Number USCG–2017–0809]
comment when the agency for good
identified in an RC step, must be done to RIN 1625–AA00 cause finds that those procedures are
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, North to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.
requirement is removed from that step or Shore, Oahu, HI—Recovery Operations
substep. An AMOC is required for any 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
deviations to RC steps, including substeps AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. good cause exists for not publishing a
and identified figures. notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be ACTION: Temporary final rule.
with respect to this rule because
deviated from using accepted methods in immediate action is needed to respond
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
or inspection program without obtaining establishing a temporary safety zone for to the potential safety hazards
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, the navigable waters of the North Shore associated with this salvage effort, and
including substeps and identified figures, can of Oahu, Hawaii, near Ka’Ena Point. The therefore publishing an NPRM is
still be done as specified, and the airplane temporary safety zone encompasses all impracticable and contrary to public
can be put back in an airworthy condition. waters extending 3 nautical miles in all interest.
(j) Related Information directions from position 21°34.88′ N.; On August 16, 2017, the Coast Guard
158°17.90′ W. The safety zone is needed published a temporary final rule
For more information about this AD,
contact Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, to protect personnel, vessels and the entitled, ‘‘Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean,
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, marine environment from potential North Shore Oahu, HI docket number
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057– hazards associated with ongoing USCG–2016–0507, establishing a safety
3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425–917– operations to salvage a downed zone in the navigable waters of the
6590; email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov. helicopter in this area. Entry of vessels Pacific Ocean, North Shore, Oahu, HI.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference or persons into this zone is prohibited The purpose of the safety zone was to
unless specifically authorized by the provide for the safety of search and
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference Captain of the Port (COTP) Honolulu. rescue efforts for an August 15, 2017
(IBR) of the service information listed in this DATES: This rule is effective without downed helicopter off the North Shore,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR actual notice from August 31, 2017 until
nlaroche on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
Oahu, HI, near Ka’Ena Point.
part 51. 8:00 a.m. on September 15, 2017. For Additionally, the safety zone was
(2) You must use this service information the purposes of enforcement, actual necessary to map the debris field and
as applicable to do the actions required by notice will be used from August 22,
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. crash location. The new TFR adjusts the
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– 2017, until August 31, 2017. safety zone to complete all salvage and
57A2360, dated January 20, 2017. ADDRESSES: To view documents recovery operations after the completion
(ii) Reserved. mentioned in this preamble as being of the search and rescue operations.
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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 5, 2017. | |
| Contact | Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6432; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 41331 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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