82 FR 9495 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 24 (February 7, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 24 (February 7, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2016-31962 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 7, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9495-9498] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-31962] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6427; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-200-AD; Amendment 39-18770; AD 2017-01-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-11-13 for all The Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes. AD 2007-11-13 required revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new removal limits for certain components of the flap system and to reduce the inspection intervals for fatigue cracking of principal structural elements (PSE). This new AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate reduced intervals for the inspections for three PSEs and add nondestructive inspections (NDIs). This AD was prompted by a new Airworthiness Limitations Instruction (ALI) revision that incorporates NDI techniques and reduced repetitive inspection intervals for three PSEs. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. [[Page 9496]] DATES: This AD is effective March 14, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 14, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publications listed in this AD as of June 29, 2007 (72 FR 29237, May 25, 2007). 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 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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-2016- 6427. 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-2016- 6427; 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 AD, 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: Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5348; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2007-11-13, Amendment 39-15070 (72 FR 29237, May 25, 2007) (``AD 2007-11-13''). AD 2007-11-13 applied to all The Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 (81 FR 29196) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by an ALI revision that incorporates NDI techniques and reduces repetitive inspection intervals for three PSEs. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate reduced intervals for the inspections for three PSEs and add NDI techniques to the inspection process. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM Boeing stated that it supports the NPRM. Request To Change the Number of Airplanes Affected by This AD Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that we correct the number of airplanes listed in the Costs of Compliance section of the NPRM because there are not 572 The Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes in service. We agree. The number of The Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes was incorrect in the NPRM. We have changed the Costs of Compliance section of this final rule to state that this AD affects 110 airplanes of U.S. registry, and adjusted the cost information accordingly. Request To Change Compliance Time for Reporting Requirement DAL requested that we change the compliance time for reporting PSE cracks to Boeing from immediately to within 10 days after the airplane is returned to service. We agree to clarify the reporting specified in the ALI document. The wording in the ALI under ``Reporting of Inspection Results'' states, ``Crack findings should be reported immediately to Boeing.'' This AD does not require reporting. However, reporting is recommended for research and tracking. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Delay Rule Until Updated ALI is Released DAL requested we delay issuance of the final rule until Boeing releases Revision 15 of the ALI. DAL stated that Revision 15 will include an increased threshold for certain wing PSEs. DAL asserts that the increased threshold will benefit operators and prevent applications for alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs). We agree. Since the NPRM was issued, we have reviewed Boeing 717- 200 ALI, Report MDC-96K9063, Revision 15, dated June 2016, which includes increased thresholds for 15 wing PSEs. We have revised paragraph (i) of this AD to refer to the revised service information. We have also added a new paragraph (k) to this AD to give credit for accomplishing the revision of the maintenance or inspection program before the effective date of this AD by incorporating Boeing 717-200 ALI, Report MDC-96K9063, Revision 14, dated July 2015. We have redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Request To Allow Specific AMOC DAL requested that we allow specific AMOCs approved for AD 2007-11- 13 for compliance with this AD. DAL stated that it is tracking more than 60 AMOCs for AD 2007-11-13 that involve repairs in certain PSE areas (PSE 53.30.02.07, 53.30.02.11, 53.30.02.13, 53.30.02.23, and 55.53.02.03) or reduced life of landing gear parts. Without the allowance to use these AMOCs for this AD, DAL pointed out that it will need to work with Boeing on revised AMOC requests once this AD is issued. We agree with the commenter's request to allow certain AMOCs approved for AD 2007-11-13 for compliance with this AD. The intent of disallowing previously approved AMOCs to apply to this AD was because of the reduction of repetitive intervals for PSE 53.30.02.11, 57.11.02.03, or 57.32.01.07. We will allow AMOCs approved for AD 2007- 11-13 as AMOCs for the corresponding requirements of this AD, provided they do not apply to PSE 53.30.02.11, 57.11.02.03, or 57.32.01.07. We have changed paragraph (l) of this AD accordingly. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD 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 AD. [[Page 9497]] Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing 717-200 ALI, Report MDC-96K9063, Revision 15, dated June 2016. The service information describes procedures for inspecting PSEs, and includes a change to reduce the interval inspections for three PSEs and adds NDI techniques to the inspection process. 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 110 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance or inspection program revision... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 $9,350 $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have determined that 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-11-13, Amendment 39-15070 (72 FR 29237, May 25, 2007), and adding the following new AD: 2017-01-03 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18770; Docket No. FAA- 2016-6427; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-200-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective March 14, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2007-11-13, Amendment 39-15070 (72 FR 29237, May 25, 2007) (``AD 2007-11-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 51, Standard practices/structures. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a new Airworthiness Limitations Instruction (ALI) revision that incorporates nondestructive inspection (NDI) techniques and reduced repetitive inspection intervals for three principal structural elements (PSEs). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Revision of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2007-11-13, with no changes. Within 180 days after June 29, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-11-13): Revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, ALI in accordance with Boeing 717-200 ALI, Report MDC-96K9063, Revision 5, dated February 2006. (h) Retained Provision Regarding Alternative Actions and Intervals, With Revised Language This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2007-11-13, with revised language. Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: After the ALS 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 (l) of this AD. (i) New Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Boeing 717-200 ALI, Report MDC-96K9063, Revision 15, dated June 2016. The initial compliance times for doing the actions specified in Boeing 717-200 ALI, Report MDC-96K9063, Revision 15, dated June 2016, are at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD. Compliance with this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. (1) Within the applicable compliance times specified in Boeing 717-200 ALI, Report MDC-96K9063, Revision 15, dated June 2016. (2) Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD. [[Page 9498]] (j) New Provision Regarding No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the revision required by paragraph (i) of this AD, if that action was performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing 717-200 ALI, Report MDC- 96K9063, Revision 14, dated July 2015. (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 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 (m)(1) 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. (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, FAA, 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) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2007-11-13 are approved as AMOCs with this AD, provided the AMOCs do not apply to PSE 53.30.02.11, 57.11.02.03, or 57.32.01.07. (m) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5348; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(5) and (n)(6) of this AD. (n) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 14, 2017. (i) Boeing 717-200 Airworthiness Limitations Instructions (ALI), Report MDC-96K9063, Revision 15, dated June 2016. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on June 29, 2007 (72 FR 29237, May 25, 2007). (i) Boeing 717-200 Airworthiness Limitations Instructions, Report MDC-96K9063, Revision 5, dated February 2006. (ii) Reserved. (5) 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. (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (7) 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 27, 2016. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-31962 Filed 2-6-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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accomplish the actions required by this AD. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (3) For service information identified in
Therefore, for airplanes on which STC (AMOCs) this AD, Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change in (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Attention: Contractual & Data Services
product’’ alternative method of compliance Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; telephone 562–
comply with the requirements of 14 CFR requested using the procedures found in 14 797–1717; Internet https://www.myboeing
39.17. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, fleet.com.
send your request to your principal inspector (4) You may view this service information
(d) Subject at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
Air Transport Association (ATA) of 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
appropriate. If sending information directly
America Code 53, Fuselage. information on the availability of this
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(e) Unsafe Condition attention of the person identified in
(5) You may view this service information
This AD was prompted by reports of skin paragraph (l) of this AD. Information may be
that is incorporated by reference at the
cracking found at the corners of the aft entry emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
National Archives and Records
and aft galley doorways. We are issuing this Requests@faa.gov.
Administration (NARA). For information on
AD to detect and correct cracking of the (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
the availability of this material at NARA, call
fuselage skin assembly and the bear strap at notify your appropriate principal inspector,
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
the corners of the aft entry and aft galley or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
doorways, which could result in rapid of the local flight standards district office/ locations.html.
decompression and consequent reduced certificate holding district office.
structural integrity of the airplane. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
level of safety may be used for any repair, 11, 2017.
(f) Compliance modification, or alteration required by this Michael Kaszycki,
Comply with this AD within the AD if it is approved by the Boeing Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
compliance times specified, unless already Commercial Airplanes Organization Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
done. Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
[FR Doc. 2017–01533 Filed 2–6–17; 8:45 am]
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
(g) Inspections for Group 1 Airplanes ACO, to make those findings. To be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
For airplanes identified as Group 1 in approved, the repair method, modification
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1350, deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
dated May 6, 2016: Within 120 days after the the certification basis of the airplane and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
effective date of this AD, inspect the airplane approval must specifically refer to this AD.
using a method approved in accordance with (4) For service information that contains Federal Aviation Administration
the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of steps that are labeled as Required for
this AD. Compliance (RC), the provisions of 14 CFR Part 39
(h) Repetitive Inspections for Groups 2 paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and (k)(4)(ii) of this AD
apply. [Docket No. FAA–2016–6427; Directorate
Through 8 Airplanes Identifier 2015–NM–200–AD; Amendment
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
For airplanes identified as Groups 2 substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–18770; AD 2017–01–03]
through 8 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin identified in an RC step, must be done to
737–53A1350, dated May 6, 2016: At the RIN 2120–AA64
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
requirement is removed from that step or Company
Bulletin 737–53A1350, dated May 6, 2016, substep. An AMOC is required for any
except as required by paragraph (j) of this deviations to RC steps, including substeps AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AD, do low frequency eddy current and and identified figures.
detailed inspections for cracking of the Administration (FAA), DOT.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be ACTION: Final rule.
fuselage skin assembly and the bear strap at
deviated from using accepted methods in
the aft entry and aft galley doorway corners,
accordance with the operator’s maintenance SUMMARY: We are superseding
as applicable, in accordance with the
or inspection program without obtaining Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–11–
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737–53A1350, dated May 6, approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, 13 for all The Boeing Company Model
including substeps and identified figures, can
2016. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the 717–200 airplanes. AD 2007–11–13
applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition. required revising the Airworthiness
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service Limitations Section (ALS) of the
Bulletin 737–53A1350, dated May 6, 2016. (l) Related Information Instructions for Continued
(i) Repair For more information about this AD, Airworthiness to incorporate new
If any crack is found during any inspection contact Galib Abumeri, Aerospace Engineer, removal limits for certain components
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, repair Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los of the flap system and to reduce the
before further flight, in accordance with Part Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, inspection intervals for fatigue cracking
3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
of principal structural elements (PSE).
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1350, 5324; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
galib.abumeri@faa.gov. This new AD requires revising the
dated May 6, 2016. Accomplishment of this
repair terminates the repetitive inspections
maintenance or inspection program, as
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference applicable, to incorporate reduced
required by paragraph (h) of this AD for the
repaired doorway corner location only. (1) The Director of the Federal Register intervals for the inspections for three
approved the incorporation by reference PSEs and add nondestructive
(j) Exception to Service Information (IBR) of the service information listed in this inspections (NDIs). This AD was
Specifications
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paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR prompted by a new Airworthiness
Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of part 51.
Limitations Instruction (ALI) revision
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1350, (2) You must use this service information
dated May 6, 2016, specifies a compliance as applicable to do the actions required by that incorporates NDI techniques and
time ‘‘after the original issue date of this this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. reduced repetitive inspection intervals
service bulletin,’’ this AD requires (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– for three PSEs. We are issuing this AD
compliance within the specified compliance 53A1350, dated May 6, 2016. to address the unsafe condition on these
time after the effective date of this AD. (ii) Reserved. products.
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Related Service Information Under 1 to reduce the interval inspections for Costs of Compliance
CFR Part 51 three PSEs and adds NDI techniques to
the inspection process. This service We estimate that this AD affects 110
We reviewed Boeing 717–200 ALI, information is reasonably available airplanes of U.S. registry.
Report MDC–96K9063, Revision 15, because the interested parties have We estimate the following costs to
dated June 2016. The service access to it through their normal course comply with this AD:
information describes procedures for of business or by the means identified
inspecting PSEs, and includes a change in the ADDRESSES section.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost product operators
Maintenance or inspection program revision ............... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... $85 $9,350
Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 cracking of certain PSEs, which could
adversely affect the structural integrity of the
Title 49 of the United States Code Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation airplane.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety. (f) Compliance
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of Comply with this AD within the
Adoption of the Amendment
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, compliance times specified, unless already
Accordingly, under the authority done.
Aviation Programs, describes in more
delegated to me by the Administrator,
detail the scope of the Agency’s (g) Retained Revision of the Airworthiness
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
authority. Limitations Section (ALS), With No Changes
follows:
We are issuing this rulemaking under This paragraph restates the requirements of
the authority described in Subtitle VII, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraph (h) of AD 2007–11–13, with no
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, DIRECTIVES changes. Within 180 days after June 29, 2007
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (the effective date of AD 2007–11–13): Revise
section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the ALS of the Instructions for Continued
continues to read as follows: Airworthiness, ALI in accordance with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Boeing 717–200 ALI, Report MDC–96K9063,
air commerce by prescribing regulations Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Revision 5, dated February 2006.
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for § 39.13 [Amended] (h) Retained Provision Regarding
safety in air commerce. This regulation ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Alternative Actions and Intervals, With
is within the scope of that authority removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) Revised Language
because it addresses an unsafe condition 2007–11–13, Amendment 39–15070 (72 This paragraph restates the requirements of
that is likely to exist or develop on FR 29237, May 25, 2007), and adding paragraph (i) of AD 2007–11–13, with revised
products identified in this rulemaking the following new AD: language. Except as required by paragraph (i)
action. of this AD: After the ALS has been revised
2017–01–03 The Boeing Company: as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
Regulatory Findings Amendment 39–18770; Docket No. alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or
FAA–2016–6427; Directorate Identifier
intervals may be used unless the actions or
We have determined that this AD will 2015–NM–200–AD.
intervals are approved as an alternative
not have federalism implications under (a) Effective Date method of compliance (AMOC) in
Executive Order 13132. This AD will This AD is effective March 14, 2017. accordance with the procedures specified in
not have a substantial direct effect on paragraph (l) of this AD.
the States, on the relationship between (b) Affected ADs
(i) New Maintenance or Inspection Program
the national government and the States, This AD replaces AD 2007–11–13,
Revision
or on the distribution of power and Amendment 39–15070 (72 FR 29237, May 25,
responsibilities among the various 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–11–13’’). Within 180 days after the effective date of
levels of government. this AD: Revise the maintenance or
(c) Applicability inspection program, as applicable, to
For the reasons discussed above, I This AD applies to all The Boeing incorporate the information specified in
certify that this AD: Company Model 717–200 airplanes, Boeing 717–200 ALI, Report MDC–96K9063,
certificated in any category. Revision 15, dated June 2016. The initial
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (d) Subject compliance times for doing the actions
specified in Boeing 717–200 ALI, Report
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Air Transport Association (ATA) of MDC–96K9063, Revision 15, dated June
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures America Code 51, Standard practices/
2016, are at the later of the times specified
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), structures.
in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD.
(e) Unsafe Condition Compliance with this paragraph terminates
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(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and This AD was prompted by a new the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
Airworthiness Limitations Instruction (ALI) (1) Within the applicable compliance times
(4) Will not have a significant revision that incorporates nondestructive specified in Boeing 717–200 ALI, Report
economic impact, positive or negative, inspection (NDI) techniques and reduced MDC–96K9063, Revision 15, dated June
on a substantial number of small entities repetitive inspection intervals for three 2016.
under the criteria of the Regulatory principal structural elements (PSEs). We are (2) Within 180 days after the effective date
Flexibility Act. issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue of this AD.
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(j) New Provision Regarding No Alternative (3) The following service information was damage in this area was found. We are
Actions or Intervals approved for IBR on March 14, 2017. issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
After the maintenance or inspection (i) Boeing 717–200 Airworthiness condition on these products.
program has been revised as required by Limitations Instructions (ALI), Report MDC–
paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative 96K9063, Revision 15, dated June 2016. DATES: This AD is effective February 22,
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be (ii) Reserved. 2017.
used unless the actions or intervals are (4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on June 29, 2007 (72 FR The Director of the Federal Register
approved as an AMOC in accordance with approved the incorporation by reference
the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of 29237, May 25, 2007).
this AD. (i) Boeing 717–200 Airworthiness of a certain publication listed in this AD
Limitations Instructions, Report MDC– as of February 22, 2017.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions 96K9063, Revision 5, dated February 2006. We must receive comments on this
This paragraph provides credit for the (ii) Reserved.
(5) For service information identified in AD by March 24, 2017.
revision required by paragraph (i) of this AD,
if that action was performed before the this AD, contact Boeing Commercial ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
effective date of this AD using Boeing 717– Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data using the procedures found in 14 CFR
200 ALI, Report MDC–96K9063, Revision 14, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
dated July 2015.
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// methods:
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.myboeingfleet.com. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(AMOCs) (6) You may view this service information http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, instructions for submitting comments.
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if information on the availability of this • Fax: 202–493–2251.
requested using the procedures found in 14 material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. • Mail: U.S. Department of
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, (7) You may view this service information Transportation, Docket Operations,
send your request to your principal inspector that is incorporated by reference at the
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
National Archives and Records
appropriate. If sending information directly Administration (NARA). For information on Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the the availability of this material at NARA, call Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
attention of the person identified in 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Transportation, Docket Operations,
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, locations.html.
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Issued in Renton, Washington, on Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
of the local flight standards district office/ December 27, 2016. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
certificate holding district office. Jeffrey E. Duven, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, through Friday, except Federal holidays.
level of safety may be used for any repair, Aircraft Certification Service.
modification, or alteration required by this
For service information identified in
[FR Doc. 2016–31962 Filed 2–6–17; 8:45 am] this final rule, contact Piper Aircraft,
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Inc., Customer Service, 2926 Piper
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960;
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles telephone: (877) 879–0275; fax: none;
ACO, FAA, to make those findings. To be DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION email: customer.service@piper.com;
approved, the repair method, modification Internet: www.piper.com. You may view
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Federal Aviation Administration
this referenced service information at
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD. 14 CFR Part 39 the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
(4) AMOCs approved previously for AD 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
2007–11–13 are approved as AMOCs with [Docket No. FAA–2017–0045; Directorate 64106. For information on the
this AD, provided the AMOCs do not apply Identifier 2017–CE–002–AD; Amendment availability of this material at the FAA,
to PSE 53.30.02.11, 57.11.02.03, or 39–18785; AD 2017–02–06] call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
57.32.01.07. RIN 2120–AA64 on the Internet at http://
(m) Related Information www.regulations.gov by searching for
Airworthiness Directives; Piper and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(1) For more information about this AD,
Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes 0045.
contact Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los AGENCY: Federal Aviation Examining the AD Docket
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Administration (FAA), DOT.
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– You may examine the AD docket on
ACTION: Final rule; request for
5348; fax: 562–627–5210; email: the Internet at http://
eric.schrieber@faa.gov. comments.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is SUMMARY: We are adopting a new and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
available at the addresses specified in airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 0045; or in person at the Docket
paragraphs (n)(5) and (n)(6) of this AD. Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA–31T, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
PA–31T1, PA–31T2, PA–31T3, and PA– and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
31P–350 airplanes. This AD requires except Federal holidays. The AD docket
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register repetitive detailed visual inspections of contains this AD, the regulatory
approved the incorporation by reference the wiring below the main circuit evaluation, any comments received, and
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
breaker panel for proper clearance and other information. The street address for
part 51. evidence of damage and rerouting or the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
(2) You must use this service information replacing wires and/or parts as 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
as applicable to do the actions required by necessary. This AD was prompted by a Comments will be available in the AD
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. fatal accident where evidence of thermal docket shortly after receipt.
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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 March 14, 2017. | |
| Contact | Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5348; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 9495 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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