83 FR 11397 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 51 (March 15, 2018)

Page Range		11397-11399
FR Document		2018-05015

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the side panel-to-frame attachments and frames of the aft cargo compartment are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This AD requires an inspection of the side panel-to-frame attachments and frames to verify that certain modifications have been done, and applicable on-condition actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0778; Product Identifier 2017-NM-038-AD; Amendment
39-19228; AD 2018-06-08]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 757-200 series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that
the side panel-to-frame attachments and frames of the aft cargo
compartment are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This AD
requires an inspection of the side panel-to-frame attachments and
frames to verify that certain modifications have been done, and
applicable on-condition actions. We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 19, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 19,
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
90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0778.

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-
0778; 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: Peter Jarzomb, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5234; fax: 562-627-
5210; email: peter.jarzomb@faa.gov.

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 August 25, 2017 (82 FR 40508). The NPRM was prompted by an
evaluation by the DAH indicating that the side panel-to-frame
attachments and frames of the aft cargo compartment are subject to WFD.
The NPRM proposed to require an inspection of the side panel-to-frame
attachments and frames to verify that certain modifications have been
done, and applicable on-condition actions. We are issuing this AD to
prevent fatigue cracking at the attachment points of the side panel-to-
frame attachments of the aft cargo compartment, which could result in
reduced structural integrity of the body frames, and consequent rapid
decompression of the airplane.

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.

Support for the NPRM

Boeing and United Airlines agreed with the content of the NPRM.

Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions

Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing the supplemental
type certificate (STC) ST01518SE does not affect the actions specified
in the NPRM.
We concur with the commenter. 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 ST01518SE does not
affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD.
Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01518SE 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.

Request To Provide Instructions for Previously Repaired Areas

FedEx Express asked that instructions to address previously
repaired areas on which the modification has not been incorporated be
added to Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0012, Revision 1, dated
January 25, 2017, before issuing the proposed AD.
We do not agree with the commenter's request. To wait for Boeing to
update the service bulletin, as requested, would delay the issuance of
the final rule. However, to delay this action would be inappropriate
since we have determined that an unsafe condition exists and that the
actions required by this AD must be done to ensure continued safety. If
a previously repaired area does not incorporate the modification
required by this AD, and the modification cannot be done on the
previously repaired area, operators must request an alternative method
of compliance (AMOC) using the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of
this AD. We have made no change to this AD in this regard.

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.

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Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0012, Revision 1,
dated January 25, 2017. The service information describes procedures
for a general visual inspection of the side panel-to-frame attachments
and frames to verify that certain modifications have been done. The
service information also describes procedures for on-condition actions,
which include repetitive inspections for cracking, repairs, and
modifications. 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 13 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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General visual inspection.......... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $1,105
= $85.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that are required. We have no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions.

Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions *
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Up to 45 work-hours x $85 per Unavailable....... Up to $3,825.
hour = Up to $3,825.
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* The costs in the table do not include the cost estimate for on-
condition repairs. We have received no definitive data that would
enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition repairs
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

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec. 39.13 [Amended]

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

2018-06-08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19228; Docket No. FAA-
2017-0778; Product Identifier 2017-NM-038-AD.

(a) Effective Date

This AD is effective April 19, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

(1) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200 series
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0012, Revision 1, dated January 25,
2017.
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
ST01518SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/
rgstc.nsf/0/312bc296830a925c86257c85006d1b1f/$FILE/ST01518SE.pdf)
does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by
this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01518SE 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.

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(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval
holder indicating that the side panel-to-frame attachments and
frames of the aft cargo compartment are subject to widespread
fatigue damage. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking
at the attachment points of the side panel-to-frame attachments of
the aft cargo compartment, which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the body frames, and consequent rapid decompression of
the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) One-Time General Visual Inspection and Corrective Actions

Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the
applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0012, Revision 1, dated January
25, 2017, do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required
for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0012, Revision
1, dated January 25, 2017.

(h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications

(1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements
of this AD: Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0012,
Revision 1, dated January 25, 2017, uses the phrase ``the Revision 1
date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the
effective date of this AD.''
(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0012, Revision 1,
dated January 25, 2017, specifies contacting Boeing, and specifies
that action as RC: This AD requires repair using a method approved
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this
AD.

(i) Terminating Action for Inspections

Accomplishment of a modification in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-
53A0012, Revision 1, dated January 25, 2017, terminates the
inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD at the modified
location only.

(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: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(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 (h)(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 Peter Jarzomb,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-
5234; fax: 562-627-5210; email: peter.jarzomb@faa.gov.

(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 757-53A0012, Revision 1, dated
January 25, 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-
5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(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 March 2, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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0579–0439, 0579–0454, 0579–0458, and
0579–0463) Examining the AD Docket Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
accomplishing the supplemental type
Done in Washington, DC, this 9th day of You may examine the AD docket on
March 2018.
certificate (STC) ST01518SE does not
the internet at http:// affect the actions specified in the
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Inspection Service. 0778; or in person at the Docket have redesignated paragraph (c) of the
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except Federal holidays. The AD docket AD to state that installation of STC
contains this final rule, the regulatory ST01518SE does not affect the ability to
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION evaluation, any comments received, and accomplish the actions required by this
other information. The address for the AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which
Federal Aviation Administration Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is STC ST01518SE is installed, a ‘‘change
Docket Management Facility, U.S. in product’’ alternative method of
14 CFR Part 39 Department of Transportation, Docket compliance (AMOC) approval request is
Operations, M–30, West Building not necessary to comply with the
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0778; Product Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
Identifier 2017–NM–038–AD; Amendment New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
39–19228; AD 2018–06–08] 20590. Request To Provide Instructions for
Previously Repaired Areas
RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Peter Jarzomb, Aerospace Engineer, FedEx Express asked that instructions
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Airframe Section, Los Angeles ACO to address previously repaired areas on
Company Airplanes Branch, FAA, 3960 Paramount which the modification has not been
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; incorporated be added to Boeing Alert
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Service Bulletin 757–53A0012, Revision
Administration (FAA), DOT. phone: 562–627–5234; fax: 562–627–
5210; email: peter.jarzomb@faa.gov. 1, dated January 25, 2017, before issuing
ACTION: Final rule. the proposed AD.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
We do not agree with the commenter’s
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Discussion request. To wait for Boeing to update
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
the service bulletin, as requested, would
The Boeing Company Model 757–200 We issued a notice of proposed delay the issuance of the final rule.
series airplanes. This AD was prompted rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR However, to delay this action would be
by an evaluation by the design approval part 39 by adding an AD that would inappropriate since we have determined
holder (DAH) indicating that the side apply to certain The Boeing Company that an unsafe condition exists and that
panel-to-frame attachments and frames Model 757–200 series airplanes. The the actions required by this AD must be
of the aft cargo compartment are subject NPRM published in the Federal done to ensure continued safety. If a
to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). Register on August 25, 2017 (82 FR previously repaired area does not
This AD requires an inspection of the 40508). The NPRM was prompted by an incorporate the modification required
side panel-to-frame attachments and evaluation by the DAH indicating that by this AD, and the modification cannot
frames to verify that certain the side panel-to-frame attachments and be done on the previously repaired area,
modifications have been done, and frames of the aft cargo compartment are operators must request an alternative
applicable on-condition actions. We are subject to WFD. The NPRM proposed to method of compliance (AMOC) using
issuing this AD to address the unsafe require an inspection of the side panel- the procedures specified in paragraph (j)
condition on these products. to-frame attachments and frames to of this AD. We have made no change to
DATES: This AD is effective April 19, verify that certain modifications have this AD in this regard.
2018. been done, and applicable on-condition
The Director of the Federal Register actions. We are issuing this AD to Conclusion
approved the incorporation by reference prevent fatigue cracking at the We reviewed the relevant data,
of a certain publication listed in this AD attachment points of the side panel-to- considered the comments received, and
as of April 19, 2018. frame attachments of the aft cargo determined that air safety and the
ADDRESSES: For service information compartment, which could result in public interest require adopting this
identified in this final rule, contact reduced structural integrity of the body final rule with the changes described
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, frames, and consequent rapid previously and minor editorial changes.
Attention: Contractual & Data Services decompression of the airplane. We have determined that these minor
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC Comments changes:
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; • Are consistent with the intent that
telephone 562–797–1717; internet We gave the public the opportunity to was proposed in the NPRM for
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You participate in developing this final rule. correcting the unsafe condition; and
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may view this service information at the The following presents the comments • Do not add any additional burden
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 received on the NPRM and the FAA’s upon the public than was already
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For response to each comment. proposed in the NPRM.
information on the availability of this Support for the NPRM We also determined that these
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. changes will not increase the economic
It is also available on the internet at Boeing and United Airlines agreed burden on any operator or increase the
http://www.regulations.gov by searching with the content of the NPRM. scope of this final rule.

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Related Service Information Under 1 been done. The service information also or by the means identified in the
CFR Part 51 describes procedures for on-condition ADDRESSES section.
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service actions, which include repetitive
Bulletin 757–53A0012, Revision 1, Costs of Compliance
inspections for cracking, repairs, and
dated January 25, 2017. The service modifications. This service information We estimate that this AD affects 13
information describes procedures for a is reasonably available because the airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
general visual inspection of the side interested parties have access to it
panel-to-frame attachments and frames the following costs to comply with this
through their normal course of business AD:
to verify that certain modifications have

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

General visual inspection ....... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ......................................... $0 $85 $1,105

We estimate the following costs to do determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary on-condition actions that might need these on-condition actions.
are required. We have no way of

ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS *
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product

Up to 45 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $3,825 ............................. Unavailable .................................... Up to $3,825.
* The costs in the table do not include the cost estimate for on-condition repairs. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to
provide cost estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Title 49 of the United States Code This AD will not have federalism
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue implications under Executive Order
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 13132. This AD will not have a continues to read as follows:
section 106, describes the authority of substantial direct effect on the States, on
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: the relationship between the national Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Aviation Programs, describes in more government and the States, or on the § 39.13 [Amended]
detail the scope of the Agency’s distribution of power and
authority. responsibilities among the various ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
We are issuing this rulemaking under levels of government. the following new airworthiness
the authority described in Subtitle VII, For the reasons discussed above, I directive (AD):
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: certify that this AD: 2018–06–08 The Boeing Company:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Amendment 39–19228; Docket No.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
section, Congress charges the FAA with FAA–2017–0778; Product Identifier
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 2017–NM–038–AD.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
(a) Effective Date
for practices, methods, and procedures DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), This AD is effective April 19, 2018.
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (b) Affected ADs
is within the scope of that authority in Alaska, and None.
because it addresses an unsafe condition
(4) Will not have a significant (c) Applicability
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking economic impact, positive or negative, (1) This AD applies to The Boeing
action. on a substantial number of small entities Company Model 757–200 series airplanes,
under the criteria of the Regulatory certificated in any category, as identified in
This AD is issued in accordance with Flexibility Act. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–53A0012,
authority delegated by the Executive Revision 1, dated January 25, 2017.
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (2) Installation of Supplemental Type
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Certificate (STC) ST01518SE (http://
In accordance with that order, issuance Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_
of ADs is normally a function of the safety, Incorporation by reference, Library/rgstc.nsf/0/312bc296830a925c86257
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Compliance and Airworthiness Safety. c85006d1b1f/$FILE/ST01518SE.pdf) does not
affect the ability to accomplish the actions
Division, but during this transition Adoption of the Amendment required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes
period, the Executive Director has on which STC ST01518SE is installed, a
delegated the authority to issue ADs Accordingly, under the authority ‘‘change in product’’ alternative method of
applicable to transport category delegated to me by the Administrator, compliance (AMOC) approval request is not
airplanes to the Director of the System the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as necessary to comply with the requirements of
Oversight Division. follows: 14 CFR 39.17.

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(d) Subject (2) Before using any approved AMOC, the availability of this material at NARA, call
Air Transport Association (ATA) of notify your appropriate principal inspector, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
America Code 53, Fuselage. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
of the local flight standards district office/ locations.html.
(e) Unsafe Condition certificate holding district office.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 2,
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
2018.
the design approval holder indicating that level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this Michael Kaszycki,
the side panel-to-frame attachments and
frames of the aft cargo compartment are AD if it is approved by the Boeing Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
subject to widespread fatigue damage. We are Commercial Airplanes Organization Aircraft Certification Service.
issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking at Designation Authorization (ODA) that has [FR Doc. 2018–05015 Filed 3–14–18; 8:45 am]
the attachment points of the side panel-to- been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
frame attachments of the aft cargo ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be
compartment, which could result in reduced approved, the repair method, modification
structural integrity of the body frames, and deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
consequent rapid decompression of the the certification basis of the airplane, and the
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airplane. approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2)
Federal Aviation Administration
(f) Compliance
of this AD: For service information that
Comply with this AD within the contains steps that are labeled as RC, the 14 CFR Part 39
compliance times specified, unless already provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) [Docket No. FAA–2017–0695; Product
done. of this AD apply. Identifier 2016–NM–173–AD; Amendment
(g) One-Time General Visual Inspection and (i) The steps labeled as RC, including 39–19223; AD 2018–06–03]
Corrective Actions substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to RIN 2120–AA64
Except as required by paragraph (h) of this comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
AD: At the applicable times specified in labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing requirement is removed from that step or Airplanes
Alert Service Bulletin 757–53A0012, substep. An AMOC is required for any
Revision 1, dated January 25, 2017, do all deviations to RC steps, including substeps AGENCY: Federal Aviation
applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’ and identified figures. Administration (FAA), Department of
(required for compliance) in, and in (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Transportation (DOT).
accordance with, the Accomplishment deviated from using accepted methods in
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin ACTION: Final rule.
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
757–53A0012, Revision 1, dated January 25,
or inspection program without obtaining SUMMARY: We are superseding
2017.
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009–18–
(h) Exceptions to Service Information including substeps and identified figures, can 16, which applied to certain Airbus
Specifications still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Model A310–203, –204, –221, –222,
(1) For purposes of determining –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes.
compliance with the requirements of this AD: (k) Related Information AD 2009–18–16 required an inspection
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
53A0012, Revision 1, dated January 25, 2017,
For more information about this AD, for cracking of certain fastener holes on
contact Peter Jarzomb, Aerospace Engineer, certain frames, and related investigative
uses the phrase ‘‘the Revision 1 date of this
Airframe Section, Los Angeles ACO Branch, and corrective actions if necessary; and
service bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the
effective date of this AD.’’ FAA, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, modification of certain fastener holes.
(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5234; fax: This new AD reduces the compliance
757–53A0012, Revision 1, dated January 25, 562–627–5210; email: peter.jarzomb@faa.gov.
times. This AD was prompted by the
2017, specifies contacting Boeing, and (l) Material Incorporated by Reference identification of a structural
specifies that action as RC: This AD requires modification that falls within the scope
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
repair using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in
approved the incorporation by reference of the work related to the extension of
(IBR) of the service information listed in this the service life of the affected airplanes
paragraph (j) of this AD.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR and widespread fatigue damage
(i) Terminating Action for Inspections part 51. evaluations. We are issuing this AD to
Accomplishment of a modification in (2) You must use this service information address the unsafe condition on these
accordance with the Accomplishment as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
products.
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
757–53A0012, Revision 1, dated January 25, (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– DATES: This AD is effective April 19,
2017, terminates the inspections required by 53A0012, Revision 1, dated January 25, 2017. 2018.
paragraph (g) of this AD at the modified (ii) Reserved. The Director of the Federal Register
location only. (3) For service information identified in approved the incorporation by reference
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance of a certain publication listed in this AD
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
(AMOCs) Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., as of April 19, 2018.
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; ADDRESSES: For service information
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// identified in this final rule, contact
for this AD, if requested using the procedures www.myboeingfleet.com. Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with (4) You may view this service information EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES

14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
principal inspector or local Flight Standards 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
District Office, as appropriate. If sending information on the availability of this
information directly to the manager of the material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-
certification office, send it to the attention of (5) You may view this service information eas@airbus.com; internet: http://
the person identified in paragraph (k) of this that is incorporated by reference at the www.airbus.com. You may view this
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- National Archives and Records referenced service information at the
LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. Administration (NARA). For information on FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200

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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 April 19, 2018.
Contact		Peter Jarzomb, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5234; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 11397
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 11397 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

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Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 51 (March 15, 2018)

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