82 FR 56156 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 227 (November 28, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 28, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 56156-56158] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-25379] [[Page 56156]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0526; Product Identifier 2017-NM-026-AD; Amendment 39-19109; AD 2017-24-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the upper aft skin at the rear spar of the wings. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the upper aft skin of the wings, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 2, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 2, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; 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-2017-0526. 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- 0526; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5313; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 5, 2017 (82 FR 25744). The NPRM was prompted by reports of cracking in the upper aft skin at the rear spar of the wings. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections for cracking of the upper aft skin of the wings, and repair if necessary. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) stated that the installation of winglets per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not affect the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions. Southwest Airlines requested clarification that additional alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approvals are not necessary during accomplishment of the actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1329, dated January 16, 2017, if the installation of winglets was done using STC ST01219SE. We agree with the commenters' statements. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of the proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) of this AD and added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC ST01219SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is installed, a ``change in product'' AMOC approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. Request To Revise Certain Corrective Action Requirements All Nippon Airways (ANA) asked that we revise paragraph (h) of the proposed AD to change the compliance method for crack repair to allow use of the Boeing 737-500 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 57-20-10, Repair 7. ANA stated that Boeing has already developed the repair procedure for the outer wing upper aft skin at the trailing edge between wing buttock line (WBL) 160 and WBL 205, as specified in Boeing 737-500 SRM 57-20-10, Repair 7. ANA added that the repair procedure is applicable to part of an inspection area specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1329, dated January 16, 2017. ANA noted that its request should be considered to reduce AMOC requests. We disagree with the request. Boeing has indicated that Repair 7 of the SRM is currently being revised. We do not consider that delaying this rulemaking until release of the revised service information is warranted. However, under the provisions of paragraph (j) of this AD, we will consider requests for approval of alternative service information if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the service information would provide an acceptable level of safety. Boeing has indicated it intends to request approval of a global AMOC for the revised service information after this AD is published. Therefore, we have made no change to this AD in this regard. Request To Clarify Certain Requirements Boeing asked that paragraph (g) of the proposed AD, and the heading for paragraph (g), be changed to include ``corrective actions'' to clarify that corrective actions may be required. We agree with the commenter's request. We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD accordingly. Boeing also asked that the header for paragraph (h) of the proposed AD be changed to remove ``repetitive'' because merely specifying ``inspections'' addresses both initial and repetitive inspections. We agree to clarify the terminology in the header for paragraph (h) of this AD. We do not presume that the term ``repetitive'' necessarily excludes the initial action. An action cannot be repeated without accomplishment of the initial action. Many existing ADs use the term ``repetitive'' actions, which we intend as including the initial action. Therefore, we have not changed this AD regarding this issue. [[Page 56157]] Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1329, dated January 16, 2017. The service information describes procedures for repetitive surface high frequency eddy current inspections, low frequency eddy current inspections, and detailed inspections on airplanes with or without an external repair, for cracking of the upper aft skin from WBL 159 to WBL 220. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 471 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection.............. Up to 9 work-hours x $85 $0 Up to $765 per Up to $360,315 per per hour = up to $765 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that enables us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-24-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19109; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0526; Product Identifier 2017-NM-026-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 2, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -.200, -.200C, -.300, -.400, and -.500 series airplanes, certificated in any category. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/ rgstc.nsf/0/48e13cdfbbc32cf4862576a4005d308b/$FILE/ST01219SE.pdf) does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57; Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the upper aft skin at the rear spar of the wings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the upper aft skin of the wings, which could result in the inability of a principal structural element to sustain limit load, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. [[Page 56158]] (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) For Group 1 Airplanes: Inspection and Corrective Actions For airplanes identified as Group 1 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1329, dated January 16, 2017: Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, do an inspection for cracking of the upper aft skin of the wings, and do all applicable corrective actions, using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (h) For Groups 2 and 3 Airplanes: Repetitive Inspections and Repair For Groups 2 and 3 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1329, dated January 16, 2017: At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1329, dated January 16, 2017, except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, do the applicable inspection for cracking of the upper aft skin of the wings from wing buttock line (WBL) 159 to WBL 220, in accordance with the Work Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1329, dated January 16, 2017. If any cracking is found, repair before further flight, in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1329, dated January 16, 2017. (i) Exceptions to the Service Information (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1329, dated January 16, 2017, specifies a compliance time ``after the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' paragraph (h) of this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (2) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1329, dated January 16, 2017, specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance), this AD requires repair in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD: 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 For more information about this AD, contact Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5313; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1329, dated January 16, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 15, 2017. Chris Spangenberg, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-25379 Filed 11-27-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Operations, M–30, West Building Request To Revise Certain Corrective
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 Action Requirements
Federal Aviation Administration New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
All Nippon Airways (ANA) asked that
DC 20590.
14 CFR Part 39 we revise paragraph (h) of the proposed
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: AD to change the compliance method
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0526; Product Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, for crack repair to allow use of the
Identifier 2017–NM–026–AD; Amendment Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles Boeing 737–500 Structural Repair
39–19109; AD 2017–24–05] ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Manual (SRM) 57–20–10, Repair 7. ANA
RIN 2120–AA64 Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; stated that Boeing has already
phone: 562–627–5313; fax: 562–627– developed the repair procedure for the
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 5210; email: payman.soltani@faa.gov. outer wing upper aft skin at the trailing
Company Airplanes edge between wing buttock line (WBL)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 160 and WBL 205, as specified in
Discussion Boeing 737–500 SRM 57–20–10,
Administration (FAA), DOT.
Repair 7. ANA added that the repair
ACTION: Final rule. We issued a notice of proposed procedure is applicable to part of an
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR inspection area specified in Boeing
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new part 39 by adding an AD that would
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1329,
apply to all The Boeing Company Model dated January 16, 2017. ANA noted that
Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200, 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series its request should be considered to
–500 series airplanes. The NPRM reduce AMOC requests.
airplanes. This AD was prompted by published in the Federal Register on
reports of cracking in the upper aft skin We disagree with the request. Boeing
June 5, 2017 (82 FR 25744). The NPRM
at the rear spar of the wings. This AD has indicated that Repair 7 of the SRM
was prompted by reports of cracking in
requires repetitive inspections for is currently being revised. We do not
the upper aft skin at the rear spar of the
cracking of the upper aft skin of the consider that delaying this rulemaking
wings. The NPRM proposed to require
wings, and repair if necessary. We are until release of the revised service
repetitive inspections for cracking of the
issuing this AD to address the unsafe information is warranted. However,
upper aft skin of the wings, and repair
condition on these products. under the provisions of paragraph (j) of
if necessary.
DATES: This AD is effective January 2,
this AD, we will consider requests for
2018. Comments approval of alternative service
The Director of the Federal Register information if sufficient data are
We gave the public the opportunity to submitted to substantiate that the
approved the incorporation by reference participate in developing this final rule.
of a certain publication listed in this AD service information would provide an
The following presents the comments acceptable level of safety. Boeing has
as of January 2, 2018. received on the NPRM and the FAA’s indicated it intends to request approval
ADDRESSES: For service information response to each comment. of a global AMOC for the revised service
identified in this final rule, contact information after this AD is published.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
of the Proposed Actions Therefore, we have made no change to
Attention: Contractual & Data Services this AD in this regard.
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) stated
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; that the installation of winglets per Request To Clarify Certain
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Requirements
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You ST01219SE does not affect the Boeing asked that paragraph (g) of the
may view this service information at the accomplishment of the manufacturer’s proposed AD, and the heading for
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 service instructions. paragraph (g), be changed to include
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For ‘‘corrective actions’’ to clarify that
information on the availability of this Southwest Airlines requested
clarification that additional alternative corrective actions may be required.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
It is also available on the Internet at method of compliance (AMOC) We agree with the commenter’s
http://www.regulations.gov by searching approvals are not necessary during request. We have revised paragraph (g)
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– accomplishment of the actions specified of this AD accordingly.
0526. in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– Boeing also asked that the header for
57A1329, dated January 16, 2017, if the paragraph (h) of the proposed AD be
Examining the AD Docket installation of winglets was done using changed to remove ‘‘repetitive’’ because
You may examine the AD docket on STC ST01219SE. merely specifying ‘‘inspections’’
the Internet at http:// We agree with the commenters’ addresses both initial and repetitive
www.regulations.gov by searching for statements. We have redesignated inspections.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– paragraph (c) of the proposed AD as We agree to clarify the terminology in
0526; or in person at the Docket paragraph (c)(1) of this AD and added the header for paragraph (h) of this AD.
Management Facility between 9 a.m. paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that We do not presume that the term
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, installation of STC ST01219SE does not ‘‘repetitive’’ necessarily excludes the
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except Federal holidays. The AD docket affect the ability to accomplish the initial action. An action cannot be
contains this final rule, the regulatory actions required by this AD. Therefore, repeated without accomplishment of the
evaluation, any comments received, and for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE initial action. Many existing ADs use
other information. The address for the is installed, a ‘‘change in product’’ the term ‘‘repetitive’’ actions, which we
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is AMOC approval request is not necessary intend as including the initial action.
Docket Management Facility, U.S. to comply with the requirements of 14 Therefore, we have not changed this AD
Department of Transportation, Docket CFR 39.17. regarding this issue.
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Conclusion We also determined that these repair, for cracking of the upper aft skin
We reviewed the relevant data, changes will not increase the economic from WBL 159 to WBL 220. This service
considered the comments received, and burden on any operator or increase the information is reasonably available
determined that air safety and the scope of this final rule. because the interested parties have
public interest require adopting this Related Service Information Under 1 access to it through their normal course
final rule with the changes described CFR Part 51 of business or by the means identified
previously and minor editorial changes. in the ADDRESSES section.
We have determined that these minor We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
changes: Bulletin 737–57A1329, dated January Costs of Compliance
• Are consistent with the intent that 16, 2017. The service information
We estimate that this AD affects 471
was proposed in the NPRM for describes procedures for repetitive
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
correcting the unsafe condition; and surface high frequency eddy current
• Do not add any additional burden inspections, low frequency eddy current the following costs to comply with this
upon the public than was already inspections, and detailed inspections on AD:
proposed in the NPRM. airplanes with or without an external
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ........ Up to 9 work-hours × $85 per hour = up to $765 per $0 Up to $765 per inspection Up to $360,315 per in-
inspection cycle. cycle. spection cycle.
We have received no definitive data Regulatory Findings § 39.13 [Amended]
that enables us to provide cost estimates
This AD will not have federalism ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
for the on-condition actions specified in
implications under Executive Order the following new airworthiness
this AD.
13132. This AD will not have a directive (AD):
Authority for This Rulemaking substantial direct effect on the States, on 2017–24–05 The Boeing Company:
the relationship between the national Amendment 39–19109; Docket No.
Title 49 of the United States Code government and the States, or on the FAA–2017–0526; Product Identifier
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue distribution of power and 2017–NM–026–AD.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, responsibilities among the various
section 106, describes the authority of (a) Effective Date
levels of government.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: This AD is effective January 2, 2018.
For the reasons discussed above, I
Aviation Programs, describes in more certify that this AD: (b) Affected ADs
detail the scope of the Agency’s (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory None.
authority. action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(c) Applicability
We are issuing this rulemaking under (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (1) This AD applies to all The Boeing
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Company Model 737–100, –.200, –.200C,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), –.300, –.400, and –.500 series airplanes,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation certificated in any category.
section, Congress charges the FAA with in Alaska, and (2) Installation of Supplemental Type
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http://
(4) Will not have a significant
air commerce by prescribing regulations rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_
economic impact, positive or negative,
for practices, methods, and procedures Library/rgstc.nsf/0/
on a substantial number of small entities 48e13cdfbbc32cf4862576a4005d308b/$FILE/
the Administrator finds necessary for under the criteria of the Regulatory
safety in air commerce. This regulation ST01219SE.pdf) does not affect the ability to
Flexibility Act. accomplish the actions required by this AD.
is within the scope of that authority
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Therefore, for airplanes on which STC
because it addresses an unsafe condition
ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change in
that is likely to exist or develop on Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation product’’ alternative method of compliance
products identified in this rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference, (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to
action. Safety. comply with the requirements of 14 CFR
This AD is issued in accordance with 39.17.
authority delegated by the Executive Adoption of the Amendment
(d) Subject
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Accordingly, under the authority Air Transport Association (ATA) of
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. delegated to me by the Administrator, America Code 57; Wings.
In accordance with that order, issuance the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
(e) Unsafe Condition
of ADs is normally a function of the follows:
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Compliance and Airworthiness This AD was prompted by reports of
Division, but during this transition PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS cracking in the upper aft skin at the rear spar
DIRECTIVES of the wings. We are issuing this AD to detect
period, the Executive Director has and correct cracks in the upper aft skin of the
delegated the authority to issue ADs wings, which could result in the inability of
applicable to transport category ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
a principal structural element to sustain limit
airplanes to the Director of the System continues to read as follows: load, and consequent reduced structural
Oversight Division. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. integrity of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on
Comply with this AD within the level of safety may be used for any repair, November 15, 2017.
compliance times specified, unless already modification, or alteration required by this Chris Spangenberg,
done. AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Commercial Airplanes Organization
(g) For Group 1 Airplanes: Inspection and Aircraft Certification Service.
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
Corrective Actions been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles [FR Doc. 2017–25379 Filed 11–27–17; 8:45 am]
For airplanes identified as Group 1 in ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1329, approved, the repair method, modification
dated January 16, 2017: Within 120 days after deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the effective date of this AD, do an inspection the certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
for cracking of the upper aft skin of the approval must specifically refer to this AD.
wings, and do all applicable corrective (4) Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) Federal Aviation Administration
actions, using a method approved in of this AD: For service information that
accordance with the procedures specified in contains steps that are labeled as RC, the 14 CFR Part 39
paragraph (j) of this AD. provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii)
of this AD apply. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0478; Product
(h) For Groups 2 and 3 Airplanes: Repetitive (i) The steps labeled as RC, including Identifier 2016–NM–174–AD; Amendment
Inspections and Repair substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–19087; AD 2017–22–07]
For Groups 2 and 3 airplanes identified in identified in an RC step, must be done to
RIN 2120–AA64
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1329, comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
dated January 16, 2017: At the applicable labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
time specified in paragraph 1.E., requirement is removed from that step or
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service substep. An AMOC is required for any Airplanes
Bulletin 737–57A1329, dated January 16, deviations to RC steps, including substeps AGENCY: Federal Aviation
2017, except as required by paragraph (i) of and identified figures.
this AD, do the applicable inspection for (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
Administration (FAA), Department of
cracking of the upper aft skin of the wings deviated from using accepted methods in Transportation (DOT).
from wing buttock line (WBL) 159 to WBL accordance with the operator’s maintenance ACTION: Final rule.
220, in accordance with the Work or inspection program without obtaining
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, We are adopting a new
SUMMARY:
737–57A1329, dated January 16, 2017. If any including substeps and identified figures, can airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
cracking is found, repair before further flight, still be done as specified, and the airplane Airbus Model A319 series airplanes;
in accordance with the procedures specified can be put back in an airworthy condition. Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231,
in paragraph (j) of this AD. Repeat the –232, and –233 airplanes; and Model
inspection thereafter at the applicable time (k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212,
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1329, contact Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. This AD
dated January 16, 2017. Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO was prompted by a report of cracks on
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, frame forks and outer skin on the
(i) Exceptions to the Service Information Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– forward and aft cargo compartment
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 5313; fax: 562–627–5210; email: doors. This AD requires repetitive
737–57A1329, dated January 16, 2017, payman.soltani@faa.gov. inspections of the frame forks, and
specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the corrective actions if necessary. This AD
original issue date of this service bulletin,’’ (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register also includes optional modifications
paragraph (h) of this AD requires compliance
within the specified compliance time after approved the incorporation by reference that constitute terminating action. We
the effective date of this AD. (IBR) of the service information listed in this are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
(2) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR condition on these products.
737–57A1329, dated January 16, 2017, part 51. DATES: This AD is effective January 2,
specifies to contact Boeing for repair (2) You must use this service information 2018.
instructions, and specifies that action as as applicable to do the actions required by
The Director of the Federal Register
‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance), this AD this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– approved the incorporation by reference
requires repair in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this 57A1329, dated January 16, 2017. of certain publications listed in this AD
AD. (ii) Reserved. as of January 2, 2018.
(3) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: For service information
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
(AMOCs) identified in this final rule, contact
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS,
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
for this AD, if requested using the procedures telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with www.myboeingfleet.com. 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51;
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your (4) You may view this service information email: account.airworth-eas@
principal inspector or local Flight Standards at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, airbus.com; Internet: http://
District Office, as appropriate. If sending 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For www.airbus.com. You may view this
information directly to the manager of the information on the availability of this referenced service information at the
certification office, send it to the attention of material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES
the person identified in paragraph (k) of this (5) You may view this service information Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- that is incorporated by reference at the
information on the availability of this
LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. National Archives and Records
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (NARA). For information on material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, the availability of this material at NARA, call It is also available on the Internet at
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// http://www.regulations.gov by searching
of the local flight standards district office/ www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
certificate holding district office. locations.html. 0478.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective January 2, 2018. | |
| Contact | Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5313; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 56156 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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