82 FR 60300 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 243 (December 20, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 243 (December 20, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-27169 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 20, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 60300-60302] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-27169] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0251; Product Identifier 2016-NM-101-AD; Amendment 39-19133; AD 2017-26-02] 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 certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the main cargo door (MCD) forward-most cam latch on the forward center cam latch pair broke during flight. This AD requires repetitive inspections for discrepancies of cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts of the MCD; replacement of all alloy steel latch pin cross bolts with corrosion-resistant steel (CRES) latch pin cross bolts of the MCD; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 24, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 24, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc., 2100 9th Street, Brookley Aeroplex, Mobile, AL 36615; telephone: 251-379-0112; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.vtmae.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-2017-0251. 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- 0251; 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: Samuel Belete, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone: 404-474-5580; fax: 404-474- 5605; 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 certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 8, 2017 (82 FR 26617). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that the MCD forward-most cam latch on the forward center cam [[Page 60301]] latch pair broke during flight. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections for discrepancies of cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts of the MCD; replacement of all alloy steel latch pin cross bolts with CRES latch pin cross bolts of the MCD; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of the MCD cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts, which, if left undetected, could reduce the structural integrity of the MCD and result in potential loss of the cargo door and rapid decompression of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. We have considered the comments received. Air Line Pilots Association, International, FedEx Express, and VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. supported the NPRM. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. Service Bulletin MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, Revision 3, dated July 22, 2016. This service information describes procedures for doing inspections for discrepancies of cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts of the MCD; replacement of all alloy steel latch pin cross bolts with CRES latch pin cross bolts of the MCD; and related investigative and corrective actions. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 119 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections 20 work-hours x $85 $0 $1,700 per $202,300 per per hour = $1,700 inspection cycle inspection cycle. per inspection cycle ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacement of latch pin cross bolts and related investigative and corrective actions that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these actions: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement and Related Up to 144 work-hours x $85 Up to $3,000 Up to $15,240. investigative and corrective per hour = $12,240 actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: [[Page 60302]] 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): 2017-26-02 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19133; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0251; Product Identifier 2016-NM-101-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 24, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200 series airplanes, certificated in any category, that have been converted from passenger to freighter configuration as specified in any of the VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. supplemental type certificates (STCs) identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD. (1) STC ST03562AT (14 pallet) (http://rgl.faa.gov/ Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ 7239683609eb1b4086257ff1004d0f2b/$FILE/ST03562AT.pdf). (2) STC ST04242AT (15 pallet) (http://rgl.faa.gov/ Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ edd46d607cedd3a286257ff1004d8d82/$FILE/ST03952AT.pdf.) (3) STC ST03952AT (combi--airplanes that can carry passenger, freight, or both in the cabin) (http://rgl.faa.gov/ Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ edd46d607cedd3a286257ff1004d8d82/$FILE/ST03952AT.pdf). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the main cargo door (MCD) forward-most cam latch on the forward center cam latch pair broke during flight. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of the MCD cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts, which, if left undetected, could reduce the structural integrity of the MCD and result in potential loss of the MCD and rapid decompression of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections, Replacement, and Related Investigative and Corrective Actions At the applicable time specified in paragraph I.D., ``Compliance,'' of VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. Service Bulletin MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, Revision 3, dated July 22, 2016 (``SB MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, R3''), except as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD; or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of SB MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, R3, except as specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspections specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(4) of this AD thereafter at the applicable intervals specified in paragraph I.D., ``Compliance,'' of SB MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, R3. (1) Do a general visual inspection for any broken or missing cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts of the MCD. (2) Do a detailed inspection for any cracks or gouges in critical areas of the cam latches and latch pins of the MCD and for any cam latches with lip deformation. (3) Replace all previously unreplaced alloy steel latch pin cross bolts with corrosion resistant steel (CRES) latch pin cross bolts of the MCD. (4) Do a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) or magnetic particle inspection for any cracks in the critical areas of cam latch 1 and cam latch 2 of the MCD. (h) Exceptions to Service Information (1) Where the ``Condition'' column of table 1 of paragraph I.D., ``Compliance,'' of SB MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, R3, refers to airplanes meeting certain conditions identified in ``Condition 1,'' for this AD, ``Condition 1'' applies to all airplanes. (2) Where the Accomplishment Instructions of SB MAE757SF-SB-52- 12/02, R3, specify doing actions only for airplanes that have completed a certain rig and check of the MCD, this AD requires doing those actions on all airplanes. (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. Service Bulletin MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, Revision 2, dated February 18, 2016. (j) Special Flight Permit A special flight permit may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane, for a single unpressurized flight, to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta 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 ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (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. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Samuel Belete, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone 404- 474-5580; fax 404-474-5605; email: [email protected]. (m) 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) VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. Service Bulletin MAE757SF-SB-52-12/02, Revision 3, dated July 22, 2016. The date appears only on pages 1 and 3 of this document. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc., 2100 9th Street, Brookley Aeroplex, Mobile, AL 36615; telephone: 251-379-0112; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.vtmae.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 December 8, 2017. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-27169 Filed 12-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(f) Required Actions (2) You must use this service information (CRES) latch pin cross bolts of the MCD;
(1) Before further flight or before the as applicable to do the actions required by and related investigative and corrective
elevator assembly accumulates 400 hours this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. actions if necessary. We are issuing this
time-in-service (TIS), whichever occurs later, (i) Leonardo Helicopters Emergency Alert
AD to address the unsafe condition on
inspect the left and right elevator upper skin Service Bulletin No. 109S–076, Revision A,
dated May 12, 2017. these products.
along the 4th rib station rivet line from the
leading edge to 200 mm aft with a 10X or (ii) Leonardo Helicopters Emergency Alert DATES: This AD is effective January 24,
higher power magnifying glass for a crack in Service Bulletin No. 109SP–113, Revision A, 2018.
the area depicted in Figure 1 of Leonardo dated May 12, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register
Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (3) For Leonardo Helicopters service approved the incorporation by reference
(EASB) No. 109S–076, Revision A, dated May information identified in this AD, contact of a certain publication listed in this AD
12, 2017 (EASB 109S–076), or EASB No. Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters, Matteo Ragazzi, as of January 24, 2018.
109SP–113, Revision A, dated May 12, 2017 Head of Airworthiness, Viale G. Agusta 520,
ADDRESSES: For service information
(EASB 109SP–113), as appropriate for your 21017 C. Costa di Samarate (Va) Italy;
model helicopter. If there is a crack, before telephone +39–0331–711756; fax +39–0331– identified in this final rule, contact VT
further flight, replace the elevator assembly. 229046; or at http:// Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc.,
(2) Within 10 hours TIS or before the www.leonardocompany.com/-/bulletins. 2100 9th Street, Brookley Aeroplex,
elevator assembly accumulates 400 hours (4) You may view this service information Mobile, AL 36615; telephone: 251–379–
TIS, whichever occurs later: at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, 0112; email: mae.757sf@vtmae.com;
(i) Drill a 19.05 mm access hole on the Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, internet: http://www.vtmae.com. You
lower face of each elevator assembly as Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For may view this service information at the
depicted in Figure 2 of EASB 109S–076 or information on the availability of this
EASB 109SP–113, as appropriate for your
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
model helicopter. Apply Alodine or (5) You may view this service information
Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
equivalent coating and epoxy polyamide that is incorporated by reference at the information on the availability of this
primer to the hole surface. National Archives and Records material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(ii) Using a borescope, inspect the internal Administration (NARA). For information on It is also available on the internet at
area of each elevator assembly for a crack the availability of this material at NARA, call http://www.regulations.gov by searching
along the leading edge and trailing edge (202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
longerons and upper web as depicted in www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 0251.
Figure 3 of EASB 109S–076 or EASB 109SP– locations.html.
113, as appropriate for your model Examining the AD Docket
helicopter. If there is a crack, before further Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December
flight, replace the elevator assembly. Repeat 4, 2017. You may examine the AD docket on
this inspection at intervals not to exceed 25 Scott A. Horn, the internet at http://
hours TIS. Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, www.regulations.gov by searching for
Compliance & Airworthiness Division, and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) Aircraft Certification Service. 0251; or in person at the Docket
[FR Doc. 2017–27263 Filed 12–19–17; 8:45 am] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your except Federal holidays. The AD docket
proposal to: David Hatfield, Aviation Safety contains this final rule, the regulatory
Engineer, Safety Management Section, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION evaluation, any comments received, and
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 other information. The address for the
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; Federal Aviation Administration Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW- Docket Management Facility, U.S.
FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 14 CFR Part 39 Department of Transportation, Docket
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
Operations, M–30, West Building
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under [Docket No. FAA–2017–0251; Product
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that Identifier 2016–NM–101–AD; Amendment
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
you notify your principal inspector, or 39–19133; AD 2017–26–02] New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of 20590.
the local flight standards district office or RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
certificate holding district office, before Samuel Belete, Aerospace Engineer,
operating any aircraft complying with this Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Systems and Equipment Section, FAA,
AD through an AMOC. Company Airplanes Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia
(h) Additional Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation Avenue, College Park, GA 30337;
The subject of this AD is addressed in Administration (FAA), DOT. telephone: 404–474–5580; fax: 404–
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD ACTION: Final rule.
474–5605; email: samuel.belete@
No. 2017–0085–E, dated May 12, 2017. You faa.gov.
may view the EASA AD on the internet at SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2017– Discussion
1173. The Boeing Company Model 757–200
series airplanes. This AD was prompted We issued a notice of proposed
(i) Subject by a report indicating that the main rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) cargo door (MCD) forward-most cam part 39 by adding an AD that would
Code: 5520 Elevator Structure. latch on the forward center cam latch
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apply to certain The Boeing Company
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference pair broke during flight. This AD Model 757–200 series airplanes. The
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
requires repetitive inspections for NPRM published in the Federal
approved the incorporation by reference of discrepancies of cam latches, latch pins, Register on June 8, 2017 (82 FR 26617).
the service information listed in this and latch pin cross bolts of the MCD; The NPRM was prompted by a report
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR replacement of all alloy steel latch pin indicating that the MCD forward-most
part 51. cross bolts with corrosion-resistant steel cam latch on the forward center cam
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. applicable related investigative and (l) Related Information
corrective actions, in accordance with the For more information about this AD,
§ 39.13 [Amended] Accomplishment Instructions of SB contact Samuel Belete, Aerospace Engineer,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, R3, except as Systems and Equipment Section, Atlanta
the following new airworthiness specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Do ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
all applicable related investigative and College Park, GA 30337; telephone 404–474–
directive (AD): corrective actions before further flight. 5580; fax 404–474–5605; email:
2017–26–02 The Boeing Company: Repeat the inspections specified in samuel.belete@faa.gov.
Amendment 39–19133; Docket No. paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(4) of this AD
FAA–2017–0251; Product Identifier thereafter at the applicable intervals specified (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
2016–NM–101–AD. in paragraph I.D., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of SB (1) The Director of the Federal Register
MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, R3. approved the incorporation by reference
(a) Effective Date
(1) Do a general visual inspection for any (IBR) of the service information listed in this
This AD is effective January 24, 2018. broken or missing cam latches, latch pins, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(b) Affected ADs and latch pin cross bolts of the MCD. part 51.
(2) Do a detailed inspection for any cracks (2) You must use this service information
None. or gouges in critical areas of the cam latches as applicable to do the actions required by
(c) Applicability and latch pins of the MCD and for any cam this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
latches with lip deformation. (i) VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc.
This AD applies to The Boeing Company (3) Replace all previously unreplaced alloy Service Bulletin MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02,
Model 757–200 series airplanes, certificated steel latch pin cross bolts with corrosion Revision 3, dated July 22, 2016. The date
in any category, that have been converted resistant steel (CRES) latch pin cross bolts of appears only on pages 1 and 3 of this
from passenger to freighter configuration as the MCD. document.
specified in any of the VT Mobile Aerospace (4) Do a high frequency eddy current (ii) Reserved.
Engineering Inc. supplemental type (HFEC) or magnetic particle inspection for (3) For service information identified in
certificates (STCs) identified in paragraphs any cracks in the critical areas of cam latch this AD, contact VT Mobile Aerospace
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD. 1 and cam latch 2 of the MCD. Engineering Inc., 2100 9th Street, Brookley
(1) STC ST03562AT (14 pallet) (http://
(h) Exceptions to Service Information Aeroplex, Mobile, AL 36615; telephone: 251–
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_
379–0112; email: mae.757sf@vtmae.com;
Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ (1) Where the ‘‘Condition’’ column of table internet: http://www.vtmae.com.
7239683609eb1b4086257ff1004d0f2b/$FILE/ 1 of paragraph I.D., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of SB (4) You may view this service information
ST03562AT.pdf). MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, R3, refers to at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
(2) STC ST04242AT (15 pallet) (http:// airplanes meeting certain conditions 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_ identified in ‘‘Condition 1,’’ for this AD, information on the availability of this
Library/rgstc.nsf/0/edd46d607cedd3a286257 ‘‘Condition 1’’ applies to all airplanes. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
ff1004d8d82/$FILE/ST03952AT.pdf.) (2) Where the Accomplishment (5) You may view this service information
(3) STC ST03952AT (combi—airplanes that Instructions of SB MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, that is incorporated by reference at the
can carry passenger, freight, or both in the R3, specify doing actions only for airplanes National Archives and Records
cabin) (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_ that have completed a certain rig and check Administration (NARA). For information on
Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ of the MCD, this AD requires doing those the availability of this material at NARA, call
edd46d607cedd3a286257ff1004d8d82/$FILE/ actions on all airplanes. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
ST03952AT.pdf).
(i) Credit for Previous Actions www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(d) Subject locations.html.
This paragraph provides credit for the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, Issued in Renton, Washington, on
America Code 52, Doors. if those actions were performed before the December 8, 2017.
(e) Unsafe Condition effective date of this AD using VT Mobile Jeffrey E. Duven,
Aerospace Engineering Inc. Service Bulletin Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
This AD was prompted by a report MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, Revision 2, dated
indicating that the main cargo door (MCD) Certification Service.
February 18, 2016.
forward-most cam latch on the forward [FR Doc. 2017–27169 Filed 12–19–17; 8:45 am]
center cam latch pair broke during flight. We (j) Special Flight Permit BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
are issuing this AD to detect and correct A special flight permit may be issued in
discrepancies of the MCD cam latches, latch accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199
pins, and latch pin cross bolts, which, if left of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
undetected, could reduce the structural 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane,
integrity of the MCD and result in potential for a single unpressurized flight, to a location Federal Aviation Administration
loss of the MCD and rapid decompression of where the requirements of this AD can be
the airplane. accomplished.
14 CFR Part 91
(f) Compliance (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) [Docket No.: FAA–2017–1194]
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch, Change to Automatic Dependent
done. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Surveillance Broadcast Services
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
(g) Repetitive Inspections, Replacement, and found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Related Investigative and Corrective Actions 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Administration (FAA), DOT.
At the applicable time specified in principal inspector or local Flight Standards
ACTION: Notification of changes in ADS–
paragraph I.D., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of VT Mobile District Office, as appropriate. If sending
Aerospace Engineering Inc. Service Bulletin information directly to the manager of the B services.
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MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, Revision 3, dated ACO, send it to the attention of the person SUMMARY: This action announces
July 22, 2016 (‘‘SB MAE757SF–SB–52–12/02, identified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
R3’’), except as required by paragraph (h)(1) (2) Before using any approved AMOC, changes in ADS–B services, including
of this AD; or within 30 days after the notify your appropriate principal inspector, Traffic Information Service—Broadcast
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs or lacking a principal inspector, the manager (TIS–B), for a small number of aircraft.
later: Do the actions specified in paragraphs of the local flight standards district office/ The FAA is implementing a filter for
(g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD, and do all certificate holding district office. certain ADS–B equipped aircraft
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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 24, 2018. | |
| Contact | Samuel Belete, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Atlanta ACO Branch, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone: 404-474-5580; fax: 404-474- 5605; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 60300 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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