82 FR 44744 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 185 (September 26, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 26, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 44744-44746] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-20545] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 26, 2017 / Proposed Rules [[Page 44744]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0900; Product Identifier 2017-NM-055-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 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of wire damage on a fuel boost pump power cable, and a separate report of a fuel tank explosion on a similarly equipped airplane. This proposed AD would require the installation of new shielded wire bundles and convoluted liners within fuel tank conduits, and revision of the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate certain airworthiness limitations (AWLs). We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 13, 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-2017-0900. 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- 0900; 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: Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6498; fax: 425-917-6590; 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-2017-0900; Product Identifier 2017-NM-055-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 This proposed AD is further rulemaking following the interim action of AD 2007-24-02, Amendment 39-15268 (72 FR 65446, November 21, 2007) (``AD 2007-24-02''), which applies to all Boeing Model 737-100, -200, - 200C, -300, -400, -500 series airplanes. AD 2007-24-02 was prompted by reports of a fuel tank explosion on a Boeing Model 727-200F airplane and chafed wires and a damaged wiring sleeve on a fuel boost pump power cable in a Boeing Model 737-300 airplane. AD 2007-24-02 requires repetitive detailed inspections for damage of the electrical wire and sleeve that run to the fuel boost pump through a conduit in the fuel tank, to address potential electrical arcing between the wiring and the surrounding conduit that could result in arc-through of the conduit, consequent fire or explosion of the fuel tank, and subsequent loss of the airplane. The preamble to AD 2007-24-02 explains that its requirements are considered ``interim action'' and that we might consider further rulemaking. We now have determined that further rulemaking is necessary, and this proposed AD follows from that determination. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1273, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2017. This service information describes procedures for the installation of new shielded wire bundles and convoluted liners within fuel tank conduits. Boeing 737-100/200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs)/Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), D6- 38278-CMR, dated May 2016. This service information describes new AWLs for inspecting the fuel tank wiring and conduits. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal [[Page 44745]] 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 the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements We considered a number of factors in determining whether to issue a new AD or to supersede AD 2007-24-02, including the size of the affected fleet and the consequent workload added by Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1273, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2017. In light of this, the FAA has determined that the less burdensome approach is to issue a separate AD that includes only Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1273, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2017. This proposed AD would not supersede AD 2007-24-02. Airplanes identified in the applicability of AD 2007-24-02 are required to continue to comply with the requirements of that AD until the corrective actions of this proposed AD are done, which would terminate the inspection and reporting requirements of AD 2007-24-02. This proposed AD is a separate AD action and would therefore require accomplishment of only those actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737- 28A1273, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2017, 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 and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0900. This proposed AD would also require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with these CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (l) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Explanation of Applicability Model 737 airplanes having line numbers 1 through 291 have a limit of validity (LOV) of 34,000 total flight cycles, and the actions proposed in this NPRM, as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1273, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2017, would be required at a compliance time occurring after that LOV. Although operation of an airplane beyond its LOV is prohibited by 14 CFR 121.1115 and 129.115, this NPRM includes those airplanes in the applicability so that they are tracked in the event the LOV is extended in the future. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 499 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation.......................... 154 work-hours x $85 per $5,561 $18,651 $9,306,849 hour = $13,090. Incorporation of Airworthiness 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 42,415 Limitations. hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: [[Page 44746]] 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-2017-0900; Product Identifier 2017-NM-055-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 13, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2007-24-02, Amendment 39-15268 (72 FR 65446, November 21, 2007) (``AD 2007-24-02''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, - 200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of chafed wires and a damaged wiring sleeve on a fuel boost pump power cable, and an on-ground fuel tank explosion. We are issuing this AD to prevent electrical arcing between the fuel boost pump power cable wiring and the surrounding conduit, which could lead to arc-through of the conduit, consequent fire or explosion of the fuel tank, and subsequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) For Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1273, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2017: Except as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1273, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2017, do all applicable actions identified as required for compliance (``RC'') in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1273, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2017. (2) For airplanes identified as Group 3 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1273, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2017: Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the airplane and do all applicable corrective actions using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the applicable Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) from Boeing 737-100/200/ 200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs)/Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), D6-38278-CMR, dated May 2016, as identified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. (1) 28-AWL-18 and 28-AWL-26, ``Fuel Boost Pump Wires In Conduit Installation--In Fuel Tank,'' for Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C series airplanes. (2) 28-AWL-18 and 28-AWL-25, ``Fuel Boost Pump Wires In Conduit Installation--In Fuel Tank,'' for Boeing Model 737-300, -400, -500 series airplanes. (i) No Alternative Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs) After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative CDCCLs may be used unless the CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (j) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1273, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2017, uses the phrase ``after the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' for purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD, the phrase ``after the effective date of this AD'' must be used. (k) Terminating Action for Requirements of AD 2007-24-02 Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2007-24-02. (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m)(2) 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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (l)(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. (m) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6498; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (2) For information about AMOCs, contact Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5254; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 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 September 20, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-20545 Filed 9-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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issuance of rules and regulations. The For service information identified in www.regulations.gov, including any
purpose of these notices is to give interested this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial personal information you provide. We
persons an opportunity to participate in the Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data will also post a report summarizing each
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster substantive verbal contact we receive
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA about this proposed AD.
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
Discussion
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Internet https://www.myboeing
fleet.com. You may view this referenced This proposed AD is further
Federal Aviation Administration service information at the FAA, rulemaking following the interim action
Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind of AD 2007–24–02, Amendment 39–
14 CFR Part 39 Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 15268 (72 FR 65446, November 21,
information on the availability of this 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–24–02’’), which
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0900; Product material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. applies to all Boeing Model 737–100,
Identifier 2017–NM–055–AD]
It is also available on the Internet at –200, –200C, –300, –400, –500 series
RIN 2120–AA64 http://www.regulations.gov by searching airplanes. AD 2007–24–02 was
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– prompted by reports of a fuel tank
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 0900. explosion on a Boeing Model 727–200F
Company Airplanes airplane and chafed wires and a
Examining the AD Docket
damaged wiring sleeve on a fuel boost
AGENCY: Federal Aviation You may examine the AD docket on pump power cable in a Boeing Model
Administration (FAA), DOT. the Internet at http:// 737–300 airplane. AD 2007–24–02
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking www.regulations.gov by searching for requires repetitive detailed inspections
(NPRM). and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– for damage of the electrical wire and
0900; or in person at the Docket sleeve that run to the fuel boost pump
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Management Facility between 9 a.m. through a conduit in the fuel tank, to
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, address potential electrical arcing
Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200, except Federal holidays. The AD docket between the wiring and the surrounding
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series contains this proposed AD, the conduit that could result in arc-through
airplanes. This proposed AD was regulatory evaluation, any comments of the conduit, consequent fire or
prompted by a report of wire damage on received, and other information. The explosion of the fuel tank, and
a fuel boost pump power cable, and a street address for the Docket Office subsequent loss of the airplane. The
separate report of a fuel tank explosion (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the preamble to AD 2007–24–02 explains
on a similarly equipped airplane. This ADDRESSES section. Comments will be that its requirements are considered
proposed AD would require the available in the AD docket shortly after ‘‘interim action’’ and that we might
installation of new shielded wire receipt. consider further rulemaking. We now
bundles and convoluted liners within
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: have determined that further
fuel tank conduits, and revision of the
Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer, rulemaking is necessary, and this
maintenance or inspection program, as
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO proposed AD follows from that
applicable, to incorporate certain
Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, determination.
airworthiness limitations (AWLs). We
are proposing this AD to address the WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6498;
Related Service Information Under 1
unsafe condition on these products. fax: 425–917–6590; email:
CFR Part 51
christopher.r.baker@faa.gov.
DATES: We must receive comments on We reviewed the following service
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
this proposed AD by November 13, information.
2017. Comments Invited • Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, We invite you to send any written 28A1273, Revision 1, dated March 14,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR relevant data, views, or arguments about 2017. This service information describes
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following this proposal. Send your comments to procedures for the installation of new
methods: an address listed under the ADDRESSES shielded wire bundles and convoluted
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– liners within fuel tank conduits.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 2017–0900; Product Identifier 2017– • Boeing 737–100/200/200C/300/400/
instructions for submitting comments. NM–055–AD’’ at the beginning of your 500 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs)/
• Fax: 202–493–2251. comments. We specifically invite Certification Maintenance Requirements
• Mail: U.S. Department of comments on the overall regulatory, (CMRs), D6–38278–CMR, dated May
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– economic, environmental, and energy 2016. This service information describes
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room aspects of this proposed AD. We will new AWLs for inspecting the fuel tank
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., consider all comments received by the wiring and conduits.
Washington, DC 20590. closing date and may amend this This service information is reasonably
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail proposed AD because of those available because the interested parties
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 comments. have access to it through their normal
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 200/200C/300/400/500 Airworthiness (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
Limitations (AWLs)/Certification substeps under an RC step and any figures
§ 39.13 [Amended] Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), D6– identified in an RC step, must be done to
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 38278–CMR, dated May 2016, as identified in comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
the following new airworthiness paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
directive (AD): (1) 28–AWL–18 and 28–AWL–26, ‘‘Fuel requirement is removed from that step or
Boost Pump Wires In Conduit Installation— substep. An AMOC is required for any
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– In Fuel Tank,’’ for Boeing Model 737–100, deviations to RC steps, including substeps
2017–0900; Product Identifier 2017– –200, –200C series airplanes. and identified figures.
NM–055–AD. (2) 28–AWL–18 and 28–AWL–25, ‘‘Fuel (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
(a) Comments Due Date Boost Pump Wires In Conduit Installation— deviated from using accepted methods in
In Fuel Tank,’’ for Boeing Model 737–300, accordance with the operator’s maintenance
We must receive comments by November –400, –500 series airplanes. or inspection program without obtaining
13, 2017. approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
(i) No Alternative Critical Design
(b) Affected ADs including substeps and identified figures, can
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs)
still be done as specified, and the airplane
This AD affects AD 2007–24–02, After the maintenance or inspection can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Amendment 39–15268 (72 FR 65446, program, as applicable, has been revised as
November 21, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–24–02’’). required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no (m) Related Information
(c) Applicability alternative CDCCLs may be used unless the (1) For more information about this AD,
CDCCLs are approved as an alternative contact Christopher Baker, Aerospace
This AD applies to all The Boeing method of compliance (AMOC) in Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle
Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C, accordance with the procedures specified in ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
–300, –400, and –500 series airplanes, paragraph (l) of this AD. Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–
certificated in any category. 6498; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
(j) Exceptions to Service Information
(d) Subject christopher.r.baker@faa.gov.
Specifications
(2) For information about AMOCs, contact
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer,
America Code 28, Fuel. 28A1273, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2017, Propulsion Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
(e) Unsafe Condition uses the phrase ‘‘after the original issue date Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
of this service bulletin,’’ for purposes of Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
This AD was prompted by reports of determining compliance with the
chafed wires and a damaged wiring sleeve on 5254; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
requirements of this AD, the phrase ‘‘after the serj.harutunian@faa.gov.
a fuel boost pump power cable, and an on- effective date of this AD’’ must be used.
ground fuel tank explosion. We are issuing (3) For service information identified in
this AD to prevent electrical arcing between (k) Terminating Action for Requirements of this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
the fuel boost pump power cable wiring and AD 2007–24–02 Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
the surrounding conduit, which could lead to Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
Accomplishment of the actions required by MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
arc-through of the conduit, consequent fire or paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all
explosion of the fuel tank, and subsequent telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
requirements of AD 2007–24–02.
loss of the airplane. www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance referenced service information at the FAA,
(f) Compliance (AMOCs) Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind
Comply with this AD within the (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
compliance times specified, unless already FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs on the availability of this material at the
done. for this AD, if requested using the procedures FAA, call 425–227–1221.
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with Issued in Renton, Washington, on
(g) Required Actions
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your September 20, 2017.
(1) For Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes principal inspector or local Flight Standards Dionne Palermo,
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin District Office, as appropriate. If sending
737–28A1273, Revision 1, dated March 14, information directly to the manager of the Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
2017: Except as required by paragraph (j) of certification office, send it to the attention of Aircraft Certification Service.
this AD, at the applicable times specified in the person identified in paragraph (m)(2) of [FR Doc. 2017–20545 Filed 9–25–17; 8:45 am]
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Alert Service Bulletin 737–28A1273, ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
Revision 1, dated March 14, 2017, do all (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
applicable actions identified as required for notify your appropriate principal inspector,
compliance (‘‘RC’’) in, and in accordance or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
with, the Accomplishment Instructions of of the local flight standards district office/
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–28A1273, certificate holding district office. Federal Energy Regulatory
Revision 1, dated March 14, 2017. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Commission
(2) For airplanes identified as Group 3 in level of safety may be used for any repair,
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–28A1273, modification, or alteration required by this 18 CFR Part 40
Revision 1, dated March 14, 2017: Within AD if it is approved by the Boeing
120 days after the effective date of this AD, Commercial Airplanes Organization [Docket No. RM17–12–000]
inspect the airplane and do all applicable Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
corrective actions using a method approved been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness and
in accordance with the procedures specified ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be Operations Reliability Standards
in paragraph (l) of this AD. approved, the repair method, modification AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection the certification basis of the airplane, and the
Commission, Department of Energy.
Program approval must specifically refer to this AD. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Within 60 days after the effective date of (4) For service information that contains
this AD: Revise the maintenance or steps that are labeled as Required for SUMMARY: The Federal Energy
inspection program, as applicable, to Compliance (RC), the provisions of Regulatory Commission proposes to
incorporate the applicable Airworthiness paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (l)(4)(ii) of this AD approve Emergency Preparedness and
Limitations (AWLs) from Boeing 737–100/ apply. Operations (EOP) Reliability Standards
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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 November 13, 2017. | |
| Contact | Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6498; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 44744 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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