82 FR 46722 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 193 (October 6, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 193 (October 6, 2017)
| Page Range | 46722-46724 | |
| FR Document | 2017-21366 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 193 (Friday, October 6, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 46722-46724] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-21366] [[Page 46722]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0905; Product Identifier 2017-NM-090-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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-01- 02, which applies to certain 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 series airplanes; and Model 757- 200, -200PF, and -300 series airplanes. AD 2013-01-02 requires replacing the control switches of certain cargo doors. Since we issued AD 2013-01-02, additional un-commanded cargo door operation has been reported. This proposed AD would require replacement of certain cargo door control switches with a new improved switch; installation of an arm switch in certain cargo doors; operational and functional tests; and applicable on-condition actions. This proposed AD would also add airplanes to the applicability. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 20, 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-2017-0905. 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- 0905; 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 NPRM, 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: Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6414; 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-2017-0905; Product Identifier 2017-NM-090-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 On January 4, 2013, we issued AD 2013-01-02, Amendment 39-17316 (78 FR 4051, January 18, 2013) (``AD 2013-01-02''), for certain 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 series airplanes; and Model 757-200, -200PF, and -300 series airplanes. AD 2013-01-02 requires replacing the control switches of the forward, aft, and nose cargo doors of Model 747 airplanes; and replacing the control switches of cargo doors 1 and 2 of Model 757 series airplanes. AD 2013- 01-02 resulted from reports of problems associated with the uncommanded operation of cargo doors. We issued AD 2013-01-02 to prevent injuries to persons and damage to the airplane. Actions Since AD 2013-01-02 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2013-01-02, additional un-commanded cargo door operation has been reported. In the most recent report the switch had only been installed for 44 months. Testing of failed switches found that the cargo door control switch can remain actuated after released to the OFF position. We have determined that the replacements required by AD 2013-01-02 do not adequately address the identified unsafe condition and that new improved switches must be installed. With a new cargo door control and arm switch configuration installed, the operator must manually move both switches to operate the cargo door. Both switches are spring loaded to the off position and releasing either switch will stop the door operation. We have also determined that certain Model 757-200CB series airplanes and Model 747-8F and 747-8 series airplanes are affected by the identified unsafe condition and must be included in this proposed AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following Boeing service information. Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52-2307, dated May 23, 2017, and Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52-2308, dated June 5, 2017. This service information describes procedures for replacement of the nose, forward, and aft cargo door control switches with new improved switches, installation of an arm switch in the forward and aft cargo doors, a nose cargo door normal operational test, forward and aft cargo door open and close functional tests, and applicable on-condition actions. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models in different configurations. Boeing Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, Revision 1, dated April 21, 2017. This service information describes procedures for replacement of the forward and aft cargo door control [[Page 46723]] switches with new improved switches, installation of an arm switch in the forward and aft cargo doors, an operational test of the No. 1 and No. 2 cargo doors, repetitive functional tests of the No. 1 and No. 2 cargo doors, 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. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of these same type designs. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would retain none of the requirements of AD 2013- 01-02. This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52-2307, dated May 23, 2017; Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52-2308, dated June 5, 2017; and Boeing Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, Revision 1, dated April 21, 2017; as applicable; except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. This proposed AD also would add airplanes to the applicability. 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-2017-0905. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information The effectivity of Boeing Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, Revision 1, dated April 21, 2017, is limited to Model 757-200, -200CB, -200PF, and -300 series airplanes, line numbers 1 through 1050. However, the applicability of this proposed AD includes four additional Model 757 airplanes, variable numbers NP901 through NP904 inclusive. We have included this difference because of new findings related to these additional airplanes indicating they are subject to the identified unsafe condition. This difference has been coordinated with Boeing. Additionally, Boeing has indicated that Boeing Service Bulletin 757-52- 0093, Revision 1, dated April 21, 2017, will be revised to include the additional airplanes. We will consider including the revised service information, if available, in the final rule. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 584 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement (Boeing Service 78 work-hours x $12,874 $19,504................ $273,056. Bulletin $85 per hour = 747[dash]52[dash]2307) (14 $6,630. airplanes). Replacement (Boeing Service 24 work-hours x 980 3,020.................. 283,880. Bulletin $85 per hour = 747[dash]52[dash]2308) (94 $2,040. airplanes). Replacement (Boeing Service 51 work-hours x 10,626 14,961................. 7,121,436. Bulletin $85 per hour = 757[dash]52[dash]0093) (476 $4,335. airplanes). Repetitive Test (Boeing 3 work-hours x 0 255 per test cycle..... 121,380 per test Service Bulletin $85 per hour = cycle. 757[dash]52[dash]0093) (476 $255 per test airplanes). cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all available costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This 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: [[Page 46724]] 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-01-02, Amendment 39-17316 (78 FR 4051, January 18, 2013), and adding the following new AD: The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0905; Product Identifier 2017-NM-090-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 20, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2013-01-02, Amendment 39-17316 (78 FR 4051, January 18, 2013) (``AD 2013-01-02''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD. (1) Model 747-8F and 747-8 series airplanes as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52-2307, dated May 23, 2017. (2) 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 series airplanes as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52- 2308, dated June 5, 2017. (3) Model 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, Revision 1, dated April 21, 2017. (4) Model 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes, variable numbers NP901 through NP904 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of un-commanded cargo door operation. We are issuing this AD to prevent failures of the cargo door control switch from allowing un-commanded movement of the cargo door, which if not corrected, could lead to injuries to persons and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Do the applicable actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), and (g)(4) of this AD. (1) For airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52- 2307, dated May 23, 2017: At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52- 2307, dated May 23, 2017, do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52-2307, dated May 23, 2017. (2) For airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52- 2308, dated June 5, 2017: At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52- 2308, dated June 5, 2017, do all applicable actions identified as RC in, and in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52-2308, dated June 5, 2017. (3) For airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 757-52- 0093, Revision 1, dated April 21, 2017: At the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, Revision 1, dated April 21, 2017, do all applicable actions identified as RC in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, Revision 1, dated April 21, 2017. (4) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(4) of this AD: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the nose, forward, and aft cargo door control switches, as applicable, with new improved switches, install an arm switch in the forward and aft cargo doors, do operational and functional tests, and do applicable on-condition actions, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Where Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52-2307, dated May 23, 2017; Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52-2308, dated June 5, 2017; and Boeing Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, Revision 1, dated April 21, 2017; specify 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. (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin 757-52- 0093, dated May 5, 2016. (j) 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 (k)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, 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 RC, the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6414; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone: 562-797-1717; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 27, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-21366 Filed 10-5-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Internet: https://www.myboeing 400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
fleet.com. You may view this referenced series airplanes; and Model 757–200,
Federal Aviation Administration service information at the FAA, –200PF, and –300 series airplanes. AD
Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind 2013–01–02 requires replacing the
14 CFR Part 39 Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For control switches of the forward, aft, and
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0905; Product information on the availability of this nose cargo doors of Model 747
Identifier 2017–NM–090–AD] material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. airplanes; and replacing the control
It is also available on the internet at switches of cargo doors 1 and 2 of
RIN 2120–AA64 http://www.regulations.gov by searching Model 757 series airplanes. AD 2013–
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– 01–02 resulted from reports of problems
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 0905. associated with the uncommanded
Company Airplanes operation of cargo doors. We issued AD
Examining the AD Docket
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 2013–01–02 to prevent injuries to
Administration (FAA), DOT. You may examine the AD docket on persons and damage to the airplane.
the Internet at http://
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Actions Since AD 2013–01–02 Was
www.regulations.gov by searching for
(NPRM). Issued
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede 0905; or in person at the Docket Since we issued AD 2013–01–02,
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–01– Management Facility between 9 a.m. additional un-commanded cargo door
02, which applies to certain The Boeing and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, operation has been reported. In the most
Company Model 747–100, 747–100B, except Federal holidays. The AD docket recent report the switch had only been
747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, contains this NPRM, the regulatory installed for 44 months. Testing of failed
747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747– evaluation, any comments received, and switches found that the cargo door
400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP other information. The street address for control switch can remain actuated after
series airplanes; and Model 757–200, the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– released to the OFF position. We have
–200PF, and –300 series airplanes. AD 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. determined that the replacements
2013–01–02 requires replacing the Comments will be available in the AD required by AD 2013–01–02 do not
control switches of certain cargo doors. docket shortly after receipt. adequately address the identified unsafe
Since we issued AD 2013–01–02, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: condition and that new improved
additional un-commanded cargo door Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer, switches must be installed. With a new
operation has been reported. This Cabin Safety and Environmental cargo door control and arm switch
proposed AD would require Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO configuration installed, the operator
replacement of certain cargo door Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, must manually move both switches to
control switches with a new improved WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6414; operate the cargo door. Both switches
switch; installation of an arm switch in fax: 425–917–6590; email: are spring loaded to the off position and
certain cargo doors; operational and caspar.wang@faa.gov. releasing either switch will stop the
functional tests; and applicable on- SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: door operation.
condition actions. This proposed AD We have also determined that certain
Comments Invited Model 757–200CB series airplanes and
would also add airplanes to the
applicability. We are proposing this AD We invite you to send any written Model 747–8F and 747–8 series
to address the unsafe condition on these relevant data, views, or arguments about airplanes are affected by the identified
products. this proposal. Send your comments to unsafe condition and must be included
an address listed under the ADDRESSES in this proposed AD.
DATES: We must receive comments on
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
this proposed AD by November 20, 2017–0905; Product Identifier 2017– Related Service Information Under 1
2017. NM–090–AD’’ at the beginning of your CFR Part 51
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments. We specifically invite We reviewed the following Boeing
using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory, service information.
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy • Boeing Service Bulletin 747–52–
methods: aspects of this NPRM. We will consider 2307, dated May 23, 2017, and Boeing
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to all comments received by the closing Service Bulletin 747–52–2308, dated
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the date and may amend this NPRM June 5, 2017. This service information
instructions for submitting comments. because of those comments. describes procedures for replacement of
• Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we the nose, forward, and aft cargo door
• Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http:// control switches with new improved
Transportation, Docket Operations, www.regulations.gov, including any switches, installation of an arm switch
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, personal information you provide. We in the forward and aft cargo doors, a
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey will also post a report summarizing each nose cargo door normal operational test,
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive forward and aft cargo door open and
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail close functional tests, and applicable
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
about this proposed AD.
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 on-condition actions. These documents
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Discussion are distinct since they apply to different
Federal holidays. On January 4, 2013, we issued AD airplane models in different
For service information identified in 2013–01–02, Amendment 39–17316 (78 configurations.
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial FR 4051, January 18, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013– • Boeing Service Bulletin 757–52–
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data 01–02’’), for certain The Boeing 0093, Revision 1, dated April 21, 2017.
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Company Model 747–100, 747–100B, This service information describes
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, procedures for replacement of the
90740–5600; telephone: 562–797–1717; 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747– forward and aft cargo door control
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Service Bulletin 747–52–2307, dated May 23, modification, or alteration required by this
DIRECTIVES 2017, do all applicable actions identified as AD if it is approved by the Boeing
‘‘RC’’ (required for compliance) in, and in Commercial Airplanes Organization
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 accordance with, the Accomplishment Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 747–
continues to read as follows: been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
52–2307, dated May 23, 2017.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Branch, to make those findings. To be
(2) For airplanes identified in Boeing
Service Bulletin 747–52–2308, dated June 5, approved, the repair method, modification
§ 39.13 [Amended] 2017: At the applicable time specified in deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing the certification basis of the airplane, and the
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) Service Bulletin 747–52–2308, dated June 5, approval must specifically refer to this AD.
2013–01–02, Amendment 39–17316 (78 2017, do all applicable actions identified as (4) For service information that contains
FR 4051, January 18, 2013), and adding RC in, and in accordance with the steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD
the following new AD:
Service Bulletin 747–52–2308, dated June 5, apply.
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– 2017.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
2017–0905; Product Identifier 2017– (3) For airplanes identified in Boeing
NM–090–AD. Service Bulletin 757–52–0093, Revision 1, substeps under an RC step and any figures
dated April 21, 2017: At the applicable times identified in an RC step, must be done to
(a) Comments Due Date comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
We must receive comments by November Boeing Service Bulletin 757–52–0093, labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
20, 2017. Revision 1, dated April 21, 2017, do all requirement is removed from that step or
(b) Affected ADs applicable actions identified as RC in, and in substep. An AMOC is required for any
accordance with, the Accomplishment deviations to RC steps, including substeps
This AD replaces AD 2013–01–02, Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 757–
Amendment 39–17316 (78 FR 4051, January and identified figures.
52–0093, Revision 1, dated April 21, 2017. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
18, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–01–02’’). (4) For airplanes identified in paragraph
deviated from using accepted methods in
(c) Applicability (c)(4) of this AD: Within 24 months after the
effective date of this AD, replace the nose, accordance with the operator’s maintenance
This AD applies to The Boeing Company forward, and aft cargo door control switches, or inspection program without obtaining
airplanes; certificated in any category; as as applicable, with new improved switches, approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), install an arm switch in the forward and aft including substeps and identified figures, can
and (c)(4) of this AD. cargo doors, do operational and functional still be done as specified, and the airplane
(1) Model 747–8F and 747–8 series tests, and do applicable on-condition actions, can be put back in an airworthy condition.
airplanes as identified in Boeing Service in accordance with a method approved by
Bulletin 747–52–2307, dated May 23, 2017. the Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA. (k) Related Information
(2) Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B
(h) Exceptions to Service Information (1) For more information about this AD,
SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–
300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, contact Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer,
Where Boeing Service Bulletin 747–52–
and 747SP series airplanes as identified in Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
2307, dated May 23, 2017; Boeing Service
Boeing Service Bulletin 747–52–2308, dated Bulletin 747–52–2308, dated June 5, 2017; Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601
June 5, 2017. and Boeing Service Bulletin 757–52–0093, Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
(3) Model 757–200, –200PF, –200CB, and Revision 1, dated April 21, 2017; specify a phone: 425–917–6414; fax: 425–917–6590;
–300 series airplanes as identified in Boeing compliance time after ‘‘the original issue date email: caspar.wang@faa.gov.
Service Bulletin 757–52–0093, Revision 1, of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires (2) For service information identified in
dated April 21, 2017. compliance within the specified compliance this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
(4) Model 757–200, –200PF, –200CB, and time after the effective date of this AD. Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
–300 series airplanes, variable numbers Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
NP901 through NP904 inclusive. (i) Credit for Previous Actions
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
This paragraph provides credit for the
(d) Subject actions specified in paragraph (g)(3) of this telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: https://
Air Transport Association (ATA) of AD, if those actions were performed before www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
America Code 52, Doors. the effective date of this AD using Boeing referenced service information at the FAA,
Service Bulletin 757–52–0093, dated May 5, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind
(e) Unsafe Condition 2016. Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
This AD was prompted by reports of un- on the availability of this material at the
commanded cargo door operation. We are (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) FAA, call 425–227–1221.
issuing this AD to prevent failures of the
cargo door control switch from allowing un- (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, Issued in Renton, Washington, on
commanded movement of the cargo door, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs September 27, 2017.
which if not corrected, could lead to injuries for this AD, if requested using the procedures Dionne Palermo,
to persons and damage to the airplane. found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
(f) Compliance principal inspector or local Flight Standards Aircraft Certification Service.
Comply with this AD within the District Office, as appropriate. If sending [FR Doc. 2017–21366 Filed 10–5–17; 8:45 am]
compliance times specified, unless already information directly to the manager of the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
done. certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of
(g) Required Actions this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-
Except as required by paragraph (h) of this ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
AD: Do the applicable actions specified in (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), and (g)(4) of notify your appropriate principal inspector,
this AD. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
(1) For airplanes identified in Boeing of the local flight standards district office/
Service Bulletin 747–52–2307, dated May 23, certificate holding district office.
2017: At the applicable time specified in (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing level of safety may be used for any repair,
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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 20, 2017. | |
| Contact | Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6414; fax: 425- 917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 46722 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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