82_FR_55279 82 FR 55057 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

82 FR 55057 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 222 (November 20, 2017)

Page Range55057-55060
FR Document2017-24813

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes, and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to include new airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1026; Product Identifier 2017-NM-097-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
The Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes, and Model 720 and 720B series 
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by fuel system reviews 
conducted by the manufacturer. This proposed AD would require revising 
the maintenance or inspection program to include new airworthiness 
limitations. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition 
on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 4, 2018.

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 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-2017-1026.

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-
1026; 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: 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-2017-1026; 
Product Identifier 2017-NM-097-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 NPRM.

Discussion

    The FAA has examined the underlying safety issues involved in fuel 
tank explosions on several large transport airplanes, including the 
adequacy of existing regulations, the service history of airplanes 
subject to those regulations, and existing maintenance practices for 
fuel tank systems. As a result of those findings, we issued a final 
rule titled ``Transport Airplane Fuel Tank System Design Review, 
Flammability Reduction and Maintenance and Inspection Requirements'' 
(66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001). In addition to new airworthiness standards 
for transport airplanes and new maintenance requirements, that rule 
included Amendment 21-78, which established Special Federal Aviation 
Regulation No. 88 (``SFAR 88'') at 14 CFR part 21. Subsequently, SFAR 
88 was amended by Amendment 21-82 (67 FR 57490, September 20, 2002; 
corrected at 67 FR 70809, November 26, 2002) and Amendment 21-83 (67 FR 
72830, December 9, 2002; corrected at 68 FR 37735, June 25, 2003, to 
change ``21-82'' to ``21-83'').
    Among other actions, SFAR 88 requires certain type design (i.e., 
type certificate (TC) and supplemental type certificate (STC)) holders 
to substantiate that their fuel tank systems can prevent ignition 
sources in the fuel tanks. This requirement applies to type design 
holders for large turbine-powered transport airplanes and for 
subsequent modifications to those airplanes. It requires them to 
perform design reviews and to develop design changes and maintenance 
procedures if their designs do not meet the new fuel tank safety 
standards. As explained in the preamble to the rule, we intended to 
adopt ADs to mandate any changes found necessary to address unsafe 
conditions identified as a result of these reviews.
    In evaluating these design reviews, we have established four 
criteria intended to define the unsafe conditions associated with fuel 
tank systems that require corrective actions. The percentage of 
operating time during which fuel tanks are exposed to flammable 
conditions is one of these criteria. The other three criteria address 
the failure types under evaluation: single failures, single failures in 
combination with another latent condition(s), and in-service failure 
experience. For all four criteria, the

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evaluations included consideration of previous actions taken that may 
mitigate the need for further action.
    This proposed AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by 
the manufacturer. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct 
potential ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, 
alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination 
with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and 
consequent loss of the airplane.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing 707/720 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs), D6-
7552-AWL, dated October 2016, which addresses fuel tank systems and 
impact-resistant fuel tank access doors. This service information is 
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it 
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in 
the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of these same type 
designs.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or 
inspection program to add airworthiness limitations specified in Boeing 
707/720 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs), D6-7552-AWL, dated October 
2016. 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-2017-1026.
    This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator 
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). 
Compliance with these actions 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 
(k) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of 
changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued 
operational safety of the airplane.

Related Rulemaking

    AD 2008-04-11 R1, Amendment 39-16147 (74 FR 68505, December 28, 
2009) (``AD 2008-04-11 R1''), applies to all The Boeing Company Model 
707 airplanes, and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. AD 2008-04-11 
R1 requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to 
include new inspections. Accomplishing the actions specified in this 
proposed AD would terminate all requirements of AD 2008-04-11 R1.
    AD 2013-24-07, Amendment 39-17681 (78 FR 72550, December 3, 2013) 
(``AD 2013-24-07''), applies to all The Boeing Company Model 707 
airplanes, and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. AD 2013-24-07 
requires an inspection of the left- and right-hand wing fuel tank 
access doors to determine that impact-resistant access doors are 
installed in the correct locations, and to replace any door with an 
impact-resistant access door if necessary; an inspection for stencils 
and index markers on impact-resistant access doors, and application of 
new stencils or index markers if necessary; and revision of the 
maintenance program to incorporate changes to the airworthiness 
limitations section. Accomplishing the actions specified in this 
proposed AD would terminate the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2013-24-07.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 9 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Revise the Maintenance or Inspection    1 work-hour x $85 per                 $0             $85            $765
 Program.                                hour = $85.
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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

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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

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-1026; Product Identifier 
2017-NM-097-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by January 4, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1) and 
(b)(2) of this AD.
    (1) AD 2008-04-11 R1, Amendment 39-16147 (74 FR 68505, December 
28, 2009) (``AD 2008-04-11 R1'').
    (2) AD 2013-24-07, Amendment 39-17681 (78 FR 72550, December 3, 
2013) (``AD 2013-24-07'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company airplanes, 
certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and 
(c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Model 707-100 long body, -200, -100B long body, and -100B 
short body, -300, -300B, -300C, and -400 series airplanes.
    (2) Model 720 and 720B series airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the 
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct potential 
ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, 
alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination 
with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and 
consequent loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) 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 
information in Section A, including Subsections A.1, A.2, and 
Appendix 1, as specified in Boeing 707/720 Airworthiness Limitations 
(AWLs), D6-7552-AWL, dated October 2016; except as provided in 
paragraph (h) of this AD. The initial compliance times for the AWL 
tasks are within the applicable compliance times specified in 
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD.
    (1) AWL No. 28-AWL-01, External Wires Over Center Fuel Tank, as 
specified in Boeing 707/720 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs), D6-
7552-AWL, dated October 2016. The initial compliance time for 
accomplishment of the actions specified by AWL No. 28-AWL-01 is 
specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, as 
applicable.
    (i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as 
specified in 28-AWL-01 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct 
the inspection within 120 months after the most recent inspection.
    (ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in 
28-AWL-01: Conduct the inspection within 12 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (2) AWL No. 28-AWL-18, AC Fuel Boost Pump Bonding Installation, 
as specified in Boeing 707/720 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs), D6-
7552-AWL, dated October 2016. The initial compliance time for 
accomplishment of the actions specified by AWL No. 28-AWL-18 is 
specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, as 
applicable.
    (i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as 
specified in 28-AWL-18 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct 
the inspection within 72 months after the most recent inspection.
    (ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in 
28-AWL-18 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the 
inspection within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.
    (3) AWL No. 28-AWL-19, Fuel Valve Bonding Jumper Installation--
Engine Fuel Shutoff, Defuel, Reserve Tank Transfer, Fuel Dump, and 
Fuel Manifold Valves, as specified in Boeing 707/720 Airworthiness 
Limitations (AWLs), D6-7552-AWL, dated October 2016. The initial 
compliance time for accomplishment of the actions specified by AWL 
No. 28-AWL-19 is specified in paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (g)(3)(ii) of 
this AD, as applicable.
    (i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as 
specified in 28-AWL-19 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct 
the inspection within 72 months after the most recent inspection.
    (ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in 
28-AWL-19 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the 
inspection within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.
    (4) AWL No. 28-AWL-21, Dry Bay Fuel Manifold Assembly--Bonding 
Jumper Installation, as specified in Boeing 707/720 Airworthiness 
Limitations (AWLs), D6-7552-AWL, dated October 2016. The initial 
compliance time for accomplishment of the actions specified by AWL 
No. 28-AWL-21 is specified in paragraph (g)(4)(i) or (g)(4)(ii) of 
this AD, as applicable.
    (i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as 
specified in 28-AWL-21 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct 
the inspection within 72 months after the most recent inspection.
    (ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in 
28-AWL-21 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the 
inspection within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.
    (5) AWL No. 28-AWL-23, Reserve Tank Transfer Piping Assembly--
Bonding Jumper Installation, as specified in Boeing 707/720 
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs), D6-7552-AWL, dated October 2016. 
The initial compliance time for accomplishment of the actions 
specified by AWL No. 28-AWL-23 is specified in paragraph (g)(5)(i) 
or (g)(5)(ii) of this AD, as applicable.
    (i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as 
specified in 28-AWL-23 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct 
the inspection within 72 months after the most recent inspection.
    (ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in 
28-AWL-23 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the 
inspection within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.

(h) Additional Acceptable Wire Types and Sleeving

    (1) Where AWL No. 28-AWL-03 identifies wire types BMS 13-48, BMS 
13-58, and BMS 13-60, the following wire types are also acceptable: 
MIL-W-22759/16, MIL-W-22759/32, MIL-W-22759/34, MIL-W-22759/41, MIL-
W-22759/86, MIL-W-22759/87, and MIL-W-22759/92; and MIL-C-27500 
cables, which are constructed from the MIL Specification wire types 
identified in this paragraph.
    (2) Where AWL No. 28-AWL-03 identifies TFE-2X Standard wall for 
wire sleeving, the following sleeving materials are also acceptable: 
Roundit 2000NX and Varglas Type HO, HP, or HM.

(i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals

    After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., 
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or 
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) 
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this 
AD.

(j) Terminating Action for Other ADs

    (1) Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g) of 
this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2008-04-11 R1 for that 
airplane.
    (2) Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g) of 
this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2013-24-
07 for that airplane.

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(k) 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 (l)(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.

(l) 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 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 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 November 8, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                  This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                    Internet: https://                                    Discussion
                                                  contains notices to the public of the proposed          www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view                      The FAA has examined the
                                                  issuance of rules and regulations. The                  this service information at the FAA,
                                                  purpose of these notices is to give interested                                                                underlying safety issues involved in fuel
                                                                                                          Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind                 tank explosions on several large
                                                  persons an opportunity to participate in the
                                                  rule making prior to the adoption of the final          Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                           transport airplanes, including the
                                                  rules.                                                  information on the availability of this               adequacy of existing regulations, the
                                                                                                          material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.               service history of airplanes subject to
                                                                                                          It is also available on the internet at               those regulations, and existing
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            http://www.regulations.gov by searching               maintenance practices for fuel tank
                                                                                                          for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–                 systems. As a result of those findings,
                                                  Federal Aviation Administration                         1026.                                                 we issued a final rule titled ‘‘Transport
                                                                                                                                                                Airplane Fuel Tank System Design
                                                  14 CFR Part 39                                          Examining the AD Docket                               Review, Flammability Reduction and
                                                  [Docket No. FAA–2017–1026; Product                        You may examine the AD docket on                    Maintenance and Inspection
                                                  Identifier 2017–NM–097–AD]                              the Internet at http://                               Requirements’’ (66 FR 23086, May 7,
                                                                                                          www.regulations.gov by searching for                  2001). In addition to new airworthiness
                                                  RIN 2120–AA64                                                                                                 standards for transport airplanes and
                                                                                                          and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                  Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing                                                                          new maintenance requirements, that
                                                                                                          1026; or in person at the Docket
                                                  Company Airplanes                                                                                             rule included Amendment 21–78,
                                                                                                          Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                                                                                                                                which established Special Federal
                                                  AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                                                                                                                                Aviation Regulation No. 88 (‘‘SFAR 88’’)
                                                  Administration (FAA), DOT.                              except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                                                                                                                                at 14 CFR part 21. Subsequently, SFAR
                                                                                                          contains this NPRM, the regulatory                    88 was amended by Amendment 21–82
                                                  ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                                                                          evaluation, any comments received, and                (67 FR 57490, September 20, 2002;
                                                  (NPRM).
                                                                                                          other information. The street address for             corrected at 67 FR 70809, November 26,
                                                  SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new                    the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–                    2002) and Amendment 21–83 (67 FR
                                                  airworthiness directive (AD) for all The                5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.                    72830, December 9, 2002; corrected at
                                                  Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes,                     Comments will be available in the AD                  68 FR 37735, June 25, 2003, to change
                                                  and Model 720 and 720B series                           docket shortly after receipt.                         ‘‘21–82’’ to ‘‘21–83’’).
                                                  airplanes. This proposed AD was                         FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                         Among other actions, SFAR 88
                                                  prompted by fuel system reviews                         Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer,                requires certain type design (i.e., type
                                                  conducted by the manufacturer. This                                                                           certificate (TC) and supplemental type
                                                                                                          Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
                                                  proposed AD would require revising the                                                                        certificate (STC)) holders to substantiate
                                                                                                          Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
                                                  maintenance or inspection program to                                                                          that their fuel tank systems can prevent
                                                                                                          WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6498;
                                                  include new airworthiness limitations.                                                                        ignition sources in the fuel tanks. This
                                                                                                          fax: 425–917–6590; email:
                                                  We are proposing this AD to address the                                                                       requirement applies to type design
                                                                                                          christopher.r.baker@faa.gov.
                                                  unsafe condition on these products.                                                                           holders for large turbine-powered
                                                  DATES: We must receive comments on                      SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            transport airplanes and for subsequent
                                                  this proposed AD by January 4, 2018.                                                                          modifications to those airplanes. It
                                                                                                          Comments Invited
                                                  ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                                                                             requires them to perform design reviews
                                                  using the procedures found in 14 CFR                      We invite you to send any written                   and to develop design changes and
                                                  11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                relevant data, views, or arguments about              maintenance procedures if their designs
                                                  methods:                                                this proposal. Send your comments to                  do not meet the new fuel tank safety
                                                    • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                   an address listed under the ADDRESSES                 standards. As explained in the preamble
                                                  http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–                    to the rule, we intended to adopt ADs
                                                  instructions for submitting comments.                   2017–1026; Product Identifier 2017–                   to mandate any changes found
                                                    • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                  NM–097–AD’’ at the beginning of your                  necessary to address unsafe conditions
                                                    • Mail: U.S. Department of                            comments. We specifically invite                      identified as a result of these reviews.
                                                  Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                                                                            In evaluating these design reviews, we
                                                                                                          comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                  30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                                                                          have established four criteria intended
                                                                                                          economic, environmental, and energy
                                                  W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                                                                          to define the unsafe conditions
                                                                                                          aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
                                                  Washington, DC 20590.                                                                                         associated with fuel tank systems that
                                                                                                          all comments received by the closing
                                                    • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                                                                            require corrective actions. The
                                                                                                          date and may amend this NPRM
                                                  address above between 9 a.m. and 5                                                                            percentage of operating time during
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                                                                                                          because of those comments.                            which fuel tanks are exposed to
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                                                  Federal holidays.                                          We will post all comments we                       flammable conditions is one of these
                                                    For service information identified in                 receive, without change, to http://                   criteria. The other three criteria address
                                                  this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial                    www.regulations.gov, including any                    the failure types under evaluation:
                                                  Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data                personal information you provide. We                  single failures, single failures in
                                                  Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster                       will also post a report summarizing each              combination with another latent
                                                  Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA                      substantive verbal contact we receive                 condition(s), and in-service failure
                                                  90740–5600; telephone: 562–797–1717;                    about this NPRM.                                      experience. For all four criteria, the


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                                                  evaluations included consideration of                   Proposed AD Requirements                              airplanes, and Model 720 and 720B
                                                  previous actions taken that may mitigate                  This proposed AD would require                      series airplanes. AD 2008–04–11 R1
                                                  the need for further action.                            revising the maintenance or inspection                requires revisions to certain operator
                                                     This proposed AD was prompted by                     program to add airworthiness                          maintenance documents to include new
                                                  fuel system reviews conducted by the                    limitations specified in Boeing 707/720               inspections. Accomplishing the actions
                                                  manufacturer. We are proposing this AD                  Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs), D6–                 specified in this proposed AD would
                                                                                                          7552–AWL, dated October 2016. For                     terminate all requirements of AD 2008–
                                                  to detect and correct potential ignition
                                                                                                          information on the procedures and                     04–11 R1.
                                                  sources inside fuel tanks caused by
                                                  latent failures, alterations, repairs, or               compliance times, see this service                       AD 2013–24–07, Amendment 39–
                                                  maintenance actions, which, in                          information at http://                                17681 (78 FR 72550, December 3, 2013)
                                                                                                          www.regulations.gov by searching for                  (‘‘AD 2013–24–07’’), applies to all The
                                                  combination with flammable fuel
                                                                                                          and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–                     Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes,
                                                  vapors, could result in fuel tank
                                                                                                          1026.                                                 and Model 720 and 720B series
                                                  explosions and consequent loss of the                     This proposed AD would require
                                                  airplane.                                                                                                     airplanes. AD 2013–24–07 requires an
                                                                                                          revisions to certain operator                         inspection of the left- and right-hand
                                                  Related Service Information Under 1                     maintenance documents to include new                  wing fuel tank access doors to
                                                  CFR Part 51                                             actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance               determine that impact-resistant access
                                                                                                          with these actions is required by 14 CFR              doors are installed in the correct
                                                    We reviewed Boeing 707/720                            91.403(c). For airplanes that have been               locations, and to replace any door with
                                                  Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs), D6–                   previously modified, altered, or repaired             an impact-resistant access door if
                                                  7552–AWL, dated October 2016, which                     in the areas addressed by this proposed               necessary; an inspection for stencils and
                                                  addresses fuel tank systems and impact-                 AD, the operator may not be able to                   index markers on impact-resistant
                                                  resistant fuel tank access doors. This                  accomplish the actions described in the
                                                                                                                                                                access doors, and application of new
                                                  service information is reasonably                       revisions. In this situation, to comply
                                                                                                                                                                stencils or index markers if necessary;
                                                  available because the interested parties                with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
                                                                                                                                                                and revision of the maintenance
                                                  have access to it through their normal                  must request approval for an alternative
                                                                                                                                                                program to incorporate changes to the
                                                                                                          method of compliance according to
                                                  course of business or by the means                                                                            airworthiness limitations section.
                                                                                                          paragraph (k) of this proposed AD. The
                                                  identified in the ADDRESSES section.                                                                          Accomplishing the actions specified in
                                                                                                          request should include a description of
                                                                                                                                                                this proposed AD would terminate the
                                                  FAA’s Determination                                     changes to the required actions that will
                                                                                                                                                                requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
                                                                                                          ensure the continued operational safety
                                                    We are proposing this AD because we                                                                         2013–24–07.
                                                                                                          of the airplane.
                                                  evaluated all the relevant information                                                                        Costs of Compliance
                                                  and determined the unsafe condition                     Related Rulemaking
                                                  described previously is likely to exist or                 AD 2008–04–11 R1, Amendment 39–                       We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                  develop in other products of these same                 16147 (74 FR 68505, December 28,                      affects 9 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
                                                  type designs.                                           2009) (‘‘AD 2008–04–11 R1’’), applies to              estimate the following costs to comply
                                                                                                          all The Boeing Company Model 707                      with this proposed AD:

                                                                                                                       ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cost per     Cost on U.S.
                                                                        Action                                              Labor cost                          Parts cost        product       operators

                                                  Revise the Maintenance or Inspection Pro-              1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................                  $0          $85           $765
                                                    gram.



                                                  Authority for This Rulemaking                           because it addresses an unsafe condition              under Executive Order 13132. This
                                                                                                          that is likely to exist or develop on                 proposed AD would not have a
                                                     Title 49 of the United States Code                   products identified in this rulemaking                substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                  specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                  action.                                               the relationship between the national
                                                  rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                      This proposed AD is issued in                      Government and the States, or on the
                                                  section 106, describes the authority of                 accordance with authority delegated by                distribution of power and
                                                  the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                    the Executive Director, Aircraft                      responsibilities among the various
                                                  Aviation Programs, describes in more                    Certification Service, as authorized by               levels of government.
                                                  detail the scope of the Agency’s                        FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance                       For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                  authority.                                              with that order, issuance of ADs is                   certify this proposed regulation:
                                                     We are issuing this rulemaking under                 normally a function of the Compliance                   (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                  the authority described in Subtitle VII,                and Airworthiness Division, but during                action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                                  Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                     this transition period, the Executive                   (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
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                                                  ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                    Director has delegated the authority to               the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                                  section, Congress charges the FAA with                  issue ADs applicable to transport                     Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
                                                  promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              category airplanes to the Director of the             1979),
                                                  air commerce by prescribing regulations                 System Oversight Division.                              (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
                                                  for practices, methods, and procedures                                                                        in Alaska, and
                                                  the Administrator finds necessary for                   Regulatory Findings                                     (4) Will not have a significant
                                                  safety in air commerce. This regulation                  We determined that this proposed AD                  economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                  is within the scope of that authority                   would not have federalism implications                on a substantial number of small entities


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                                                  under the criteria of the Regulatory                    (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection             Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs), D6–
                                                  Flexibility Act.                                        Program                                               7552–AWL, dated October 2016. The initial
                                                                                                             Within 60 days after the effective date of         compliance time for accomplishment of the
                                                  List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection         actions specified by AWL No. 28–AWL–21 is
                                                                                                          program, as applicable, to incorporate the            specified in paragraph (g)(4)(i) or (g)(4)(ii) of
                                                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                information in Section A, including                   this AD, as applicable.
                                                  safety, Incorporation by reference,                     Subsections A.1, A.2, and Appendix 1, as                 (i) For airplanes that have been previously
                                                  Safety.                                                 specified in Boeing 707/720 Airworthiness             inspected as specified in 28–AWL–21 as of
                                                                                                          Limitations (AWLs), D6–7552–AWL, dated                the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
                                                  The Proposed Amendment
                                                                                                          October 2016; except as provided in                   inspection within 72 months after the most
                                                    Accordingly, under the authority                      paragraph (h) of this AD. The initial                 recent inspection.
                                                                                                          compliance times for the AWL tasks are                   (ii) For airplanes that have not been
                                                  delegated to me by the Administrator,                   within the applicable compliance times                inspected as specified in 28–AWL–21 as of
                                                  the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5)         the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
                                                  39 as follows:                                          of this AD.                                           inspection within 12 months after the
                                                                                                             (1) AWL No. 28–AWL–01, External Wires              effective date of this AD.
                                                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   Over Center Fuel Tank, as specified in                   (5) AWL No. 28–AWL–23, Reserve Tank
                                                  DIRECTIVES                                              Boeing 707/720 Airworthiness Limitations              Transfer Piping Assembly—Bonding Jumper
                                                                                                          (AWLs), D6–7552–AWL, dated October 2016.
                                                                                                                                                                Installation, as specified in Boeing 707/720
                                                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 The initial compliance time for
                                                                                                                                                                Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs), D6–
                                                  continues to read as follows:                           accomplishment of the actions specified by
                                                                                                                                                                7552–AWL, dated October 2016. The initial
                                                                                                          AWL No. 28–AWL–01 is specified in
                                                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, as      compliance time for accomplishment of the
                                                                                                          applicable.                                           actions specified by AWL No. 28–AWL–23 is
                                                  § 39.13   [Amended]                                        (i) For airplanes that have been previously        specified in paragraph (g)(5)(i) or (g)(5)(ii) of
                                                                                                          inspected as specified in 28–AWL–01 as of             this AD, as applicable.
                                                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                                                                            (i) For airplanes that have been previously
                                                                                                          the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
                                                  the following new airworthiness                         inspection within 120 months after the most           inspected as specified in 28–AWL–23 as of
                                                  directive (AD):                                         recent inspection.                                    the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
                                                  The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–                        (ii) For airplanes that have not been              inspection within 72 months after the most
                                                      2017–1026; Product Identifier 2017–                 inspected as specified in 28–AWL–01:                  recent inspection.
                                                      NM–097–AD.                                          Conduct the inspection within 12 months                  (ii) For airplanes that have not been
                                                                                                          after the effective date of this AD.                  inspected as specified in 28–AWL–23 as of
                                                  (a) Comments Due Date                                      (2) AWL No. 28–AWL–18, AC Fuel Boost               the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
                                                    We must receive comments by January 4,                Pump Bonding Installation, as specified in            inspection within 12 months after the
                                                  2018.                                                   Boeing 707/720 Airworthiness Limitations              effective date of this AD.
                                                                                                          (AWLs), D6–7552–AWL, dated October 2016.
                                                  (b) Affected ADs                                        The initial compliance time for                       (h) Additional Acceptable Wire Types and
                                                     This AD affects the ADs specified in                 accomplishment of the actions specified by            Sleeving
                                                  paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this AD.                AWL No. 28–AWL–18 is specified in                       (1) Where AWL No. 28–AWL–03 identifies
                                                     (1) AD 2008–04–11 R1, Amendment 39–                  paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, as      wire types BMS 13–48, BMS 13–58, and BMS
                                                  16147 (74 FR 68505, December 28, 2009)                  applicable.                                           13–60, the following wire types are also
                                                  (‘‘AD 2008–04–11 R1’’).                                    (i) For airplanes that have been previously        acceptable: MIL–W–22759/16, MIL–W–
                                                     (2) AD 2013–24–07, Amendment 39–17681                inspected as specified in 28–AWL–18 as of             22759/32, MIL–W–22759/34, MIL–W–22759/
                                                  (78 FR 72550, December 3, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–             the effective date of this AD: Conduct the            41, MIL–W–22759/86, MIL–W–22759/87,
                                                  24–07’’).                                               inspection within 72 months after the most
                                                                                                                                                                and MIL–W–22759/92; and MIL–C–27500
                                                                                                          recent inspection.
                                                  (c) Applicability                                                                                             cables, which are constructed from the MIL
                                                                                                             (ii) For airplanes that have not been
                                                                                                          inspected as specified in 28–AWL–18 as of             Specification wire types identified in this
                                                     This AD applies to all The Boeing                                                                          paragraph.
                                                  Company airplanes, certificated in any                  the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
                                                                                                          inspection within 12 months after the                   (2) Where AWL No. 28–AWL–03 identifies
                                                  category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and                                                                 TFE–2X Standard wall for wire sleeving, the
                                                  (c)(2) of this AD.                                      effective date of this AD.
                                                                                                             (3) AWL No. 28–AWL–19, Fuel Valve                  following sleeving materials are also
                                                     (1) Model 707–100 long body, –200, –100B
                                                                                                          Bonding Jumper Installation—Engine Fuel               acceptable: Roundit 2000NX and Varglas
                                                  long body, and –100B short body, –300,
                                                                                                          Shutoff, Defuel, Reserve Tank Transfer, Fuel          Type HO, HP, or HM.
                                                  –300B, –300C, and –400 series airplanes.
                                                     (2) Model 720 and 720B series airplanes.             Dump, and Fuel Manifold Valves, as                    (i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
                                                                                                          specified in Boeing 707/720 Airworthiness
                                                  (d) Subject                                             Limitations (AWLs), D6–7552–AWL, dated                  After the maintenance or inspection
                                                                                                          October 2016. The initial compliance time for         program has been revised as required by
                                                   Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                  America Code 28, Fuel.                                  accomplishment of the actions specified by            paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
                                                                                                          AWL No. 28–AWL–19 is specified in                     actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
                                                  (e) Unsafe Condition                                    paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (g)(3)(ii) of this AD, as      used unless the actions or intervals are
                                                     This AD was prompted by fuel system                  applicable.                                           approved as an alternative method of
                                                  reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We                  (i) For airplanes that have been previously        compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
                                                  are issuing this AD to detect and correct               inspected as specified in 28–AWL–19 as of             procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this
                                                  potential ignition sources inside fuel tanks            the effective date of this AD: Conduct the            AD.
                                                  caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs,        inspection within 72 months after the most
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                                                                                                                                                                (j) Terminating Action for Other ADs
                                                  or maintenance actions, which, in                       recent inspection.
                                                  combination with flammable fuel vapors,                    (ii) For airplanes that have not been                (1) Accomplishment of the actions required
                                                  could result in fuel tank explosions and                inspected as specified in 28–AWL–19 as of             by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all
                                                  consequent loss of the airplane.                        the effective date of this AD: Conduct the            requirements of AD 2008–04–11 R1 for that
                                                                                                          inspection within 12 months after the                 airplane.
                                                  (f) Compliance                                          effective date of this AD.                              (2) Accomplishment of the actions required
                                                     Comply with this AD within the                          (4) AWL No. 28–AWL–21, Dry Bay Fuel                by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the
                                                  compliance times specified, unless already              Manifold Assembly—Bonding Jumper                      requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2013–
                                                  done.                                                   Installation, as specified in Boeing 707/720          24–07 for that airplane.



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                                                  (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
                                                  (AMOCs)                                                                                                       Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
                                                    (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,                  Federal Aviation Administration                       Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
                                                  FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs                                                                       305–6364.
                                                  for this AD, if requested using the procedures          14 CFR Part 71                                        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                  found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with               [Docket No. FAA–2014–0839; Airspace
                                                  14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your                 Docket No. 14–AEA–7]
                                                                                                                                                                Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                  principal inspector or local Flight Standards                                                                   The FAA’s authority to issue rules
                                                  District Office, as appropriate. If sending             Proposed Amendment of Class E                         regarding aviation safety is found in
                                                  information directly to the manager of the              Airspace, Selinsgrove, PA                             Title 49 of the United States Code.
                                                  certification office, send it to the attention of                                                             Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
                                                                                                          AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                  the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of                                                                  authority of the FAA Administrator.
                                                                                                          Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                  this AD. Information may be emailed to:                                                                       Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
                                                  9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@                        ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                                                                          (NPRM).                                               describes in more detail the scope of the
                                                  faa.gov.                                                                                                      agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
                                                    (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                   SUMMARY:   This action proposes to                    promulgated under the authority
                                                  notify your appropriate principal inspector,            amend Class E airspace extending                      described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
                                                  or lacking a principal inspector, the manager           upward from 700 feet above the surface                Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
                                                  of the local flight standards district office/          in Selinsgrove, PA. A new area                        section, the FAA is charged with
                                                  certificate holding district office.                    navigation (RNAV) global positioning                  prescribing regulations to assign the use
                                                    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable               system (GPS) standard instrument                      of airspace necessary to ensure the
                                                  level of safety may be used for any repair,             approach procedure has been developed                 safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
                                                  modification, or alteration required by this
                                                                                                          at Penn Valley Airport, requiring                     airspace. This regulation is within the
                                                  AD if it is approved by the Boeing
                                                                                                          airspace reconfiguration. Controlled                  scope of that authority as it would
                                                  Commercial Airplanes Organization
                                                                                                          airspace is necessary for the safety and              amend Class E airspace at Penn Valley
                                                  Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
                                                                                                          management of instrument flight rules                 Airport, Selinsgrove, PA to support
                                                  been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
                                                                                                          (IFR) operations at the airport. This                 standard instrument approach
                                                  Branch, to make those findings. To be
                                                                                                          action also would update the geographic               procedures for IFR operations at the
                                                  approved, the repair method, modification
                                                                                                          coordinates of the airport.                           airport
                                                  deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
                                                  the certification basis of the airplane, and the        DATES: Comments must be received on
                                                                                                                                                                Comments Invited
                                                  approval must specifically refer to this AD.            or before January 4, 2018.
                                                                                                          ADDRESSES: Send comments on this                         Interested persons are invited to
                                                  (l) Related Information                                 proposal to: U.S. Department of                       comment on this rule by submitting
                                                     (1) For more information about this AD,              Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200               such written data, views, or arguments,
                                                  contact Christopher Baker, Aerospace                    New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg                      as they may desire. Comments that
                                                  Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle              Ground Floor Rm W12–140,                              provide the factual basis supporting the
                                                  ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                       Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1                    views and suggestions presented are
                                                  Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–                  (800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You                particularly helpful in developing
                                                  6498; fax: 425–917–6590; email:                         must identify the Docket No. FAA–                     reasoned regulatory decisions on the
                                                  christopher.r.baker@faa.gov.                            2014–0839; Airspace Docket No. 14–                    proposal. Comments are specifically
                                                     (2) For service information identified in            AEA–7, at the beginning of your                       invited on the overall regulatory,
                                                  this AD, contact Boeing Commercial                      comments. You may also submit and                     aeronautical, economic, environmental,
                                                  Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data                review received comments through the                  and energy-related aspects of the
                                                  Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,                Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.               proposal.
                                                  MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;                    FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace                          Communications should identify both
                                                  telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: https://             Designations and Reporting Points, and                docket numbers and be submitted in
                                                  www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this                subsequent amendments can be viewed                   triplicate to the address listed above.
                                                  service information at the FAA, Transport               on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_                    You may also submit comments through
                                                  Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                 traffic/publications/. For further                    the Internet at http://
                                                  Renton, WA. For information on the                      information, you can contact the                      www.regulations.gov.
                                                  availability of this material at the FAA, call          Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation                  Persons wishing the FAA to
                                                  425–227–1221.                                           Administration, 800 Independence                      acknowledge receipt of their comments
                                                    Issued in Renton, Washington, on                      Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;                     on this action must submit with those
                                                  November 8, 2017.                                       telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is               comments a self-addressed stamped
                                                  Dionne Palermo,                                         also available for inspection at the                  postcard on which the following
                                                                                                          National Archives and Records                         statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
                                                  Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
                                                  Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                          Administration (NARA). For                            Docket No. FAA–2014–0839; Airspace
                                                                                                          information on the availability of FAA                Docket No. 14–AEA–7.’’ The postcard
                                                  [FR Doc. 2017–24813 Filed 11–17–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                          Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)                    will be date/time stamped and returned
                                                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                  741–6030, or go to https://                           to the commenter.
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                                                                                                          www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/                   All communications received before
                                                                                                          ibr-locations.html.                                   the specified closing date for comments
                                                                                                             FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace                        will be considered before taking action
                                                                                                          Designations and Reporting Points, is                 on the proposed rule. The proposal
                                                                                                          published yearly and effective on                     contained in this notice may be changed
                                                                                                          September 15.                                         in light of the comments received. A
                                                                                                          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John                 report summarizing each substantive
                                                                                                          Fornito, Operations Support Group,                    public contact with FAA personnel


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Document Created: 2018-10-25 10:41:33
Document Modified: 2018-10-25 10:41:33
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 4, 2018.
ContactChristopher 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 Citation82 FR 55057 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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