83 FR 13398 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 61 (March 29, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 61 (March 29, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 61 (Thursday, March 29, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13398-13401] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-05017] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0711; Product Identifier 2017-NM-003-AD; Amendment 39-19227; AD 2018-06-07] 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, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of fatigue cracking found in a certain fuselage frame, which severed the inner chord and web. This AD requires inspecting the fuselage frame for existing repairs, repetitive inspections, and applicable repairs. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 3, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 3, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; telephone: 562-797-1717; internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 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- 0711. 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- 0711; 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: Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5239; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 27, 2017 (82 FR 34888). The NPRM was prompted by a report of fatigue cracking found in a certain fuselage frame, which severed the inner chord and web. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting the fuselage frame for existing repairs, repetitive inspections, and applicable repairs. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the fuselage frame at station (STA) 1640, which could result in reduced structural integrity 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 Aviation Partners Boeing concurs with the content of the NPRM. Request To Clarify Certain Exceptions Boeing asked that we clarify the service information exceptions in paragraph (h)(2) of the proposed AD by noting that Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) Alert Service Bulletin AP757-53-001, Revision 1, dated June 21, 2017, is subject to this exception only if applicable (if winglets are installed on the airplane). Boeing also stated that paragraph (h)(2) of the proposed AD should put the required compliance time ``after the effective date of this AD'' in quotations to designate the content being substituted for the quoted service information compliance time statements. We agree with the commenter's request. We have separated the exceptions for the referenced service information for clarification. We have removed the reference to the APB Alert Service Bulletin AP757-53- 001, Revision 1, dated June 21, 2017, from paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. We have also added paragraph (h)(3) to this AD to specify the exception for the APB service bulletin. Paragraphs (h)(2) and (h)(3) of this AD specify exceptions to the referenced service information instructions, and are intended to be used to determine compliance, relative to the effective date of this AD instead of the issue date of the service information. We have also included the requested quotations in paragraphs (h)(2) and (h)(3) of this AD. Request To Clarify Inspection Location United Airlines (UAL) asked that the actions identified in Figures 5 and 6, Note (a), of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, be clarified. UAL stated that while Figures 5 and 6 correctly depict the required inspection areas, the task associated with circle action ``2'' for each figure specifies a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection, which cannot be done around the fasteners common to the inner chord strap. UAL asked that this discrepancy be addressed in the AD in order to avoid the need for approval of requests for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC). We agree with the commenter's request, for the reason provided. We have added paragraph (h)(4) to the exceptions in this AD to clarify that an HFEC inspection of the two fasteners located below the lower edge of the intercostal strap at the locations specified in Figures 5 and 6, Note (a), of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, is not required by this AD. Request To Clarify Compliance Timeframe Delta Airlines (DAL) asked that we clarify the language used in paragraph (h)(2) of the proposed AD. DAL stated [[Page 13399]] that the phrase ``after the original issue of this service bulletin'' should be clarified by inserting the word ``date'' after ``issue'' to match the compliance time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016. We agree with the commenter's request to include the word ``date'' in the phrase ``after the original issue of this service bulletin'' as corrected in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, because it was inadvertently omitted in the proposed AD. The same language is included in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. Request To Clarify Compliance Determination DAL asked that a new paragraph be added to paragraph (h) of this AD to clarify using the phrase ``at the original issue date of this service bulletin'' to determine airplane configuration, and to provide credit for inspections done before the effective date of the AD. DAL added that these changes would avoid the need for operators to request AMOCs. We agree to clarify. We have revised paragraph (h)(2) of this AD and included similar language in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD to clarify that the exceptions apply to both compliance times and airplane configurations. In addition, paragraph (f) of this AD requires compliance with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Therefore, paragraph (f) of this AD already gives credit for inspections done before the effective date of this AD. Request To Clarify Airplane Groups FedEx Express (FedEx) and VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering (VT MAE) asked that we revise the proposed AD to specify the inspections, methods, and compliance times given in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, but under a different group designation for the FedEx fleet of Model 757-200 airplanes. The commenters stated that these airplanes were converted by VT MAE supplemental type certificate (STC) ST03562AT to a configuration similar to that of Model 757-200SF airplanes (identified as Groups 2 and 5), and that FedEx's fleet is therefore no longer configured as passenger airplanes. FedEx stated that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, identifies the FedEx Model 757- 200 fleet as Groups 1 and 4, and that the inspection areas defined for these groups have been modified in accordance with the STC and are no longer applicable. We agree with the commenters' requests. The VT MAE STC modification to the STA 1640 frame is identical to the modification of Boeing 757- 200 special freighter airplanes; the inspections specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, as listed under different airplane groups should be used for the FedEx fleet. We have added paragraph (g)(3) to this AD to clarify the requirements for those airplanes. Request To Add Affected AD Boeing asserted that AD 2006-11-11, Amendment 39-14615 (71 FR 30278; May 26, 2006) (``AD 2006-11-11''), would affect the actions of the proposed AD and asked that we add that AD to paragraph (b) of this AD (``Affected ADs''). Boeing added that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, was approved as an AMOC to AD 2006-11-11 for the inspections of the inboard chord and inboard chord strap in the area around stringer 14, which is common to part of 53-60- 15 listed in Section 9 of the Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) document. We acknowledge the commenter's rationale for including AD 2006-11- 11 in paragraph (b) of this AD. However, paragraph (b), ``Affected ADs,'' is intended to include other affected ADs, but not all related ADs. It is primarily used to reference superseded ADs and other ADs that are terminated, in whole or in part, by requirements in a given AD. Therefore, we have made no change to this AD in this regard. Request To Change Corrective Actions FedEx asked that repetitive inspections of a repair done for a crack finding be required only based on the original equipment manufacturer/STC holder/FAA requirements for that repair. FedEx also asked that the repetitive inspections be terminated for the portion of the inspection area covered by the repair. We do not agree with the commenter's requests. This AD requires repairing cracks using a method approved by the FAA or Boeing Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), and any relief or required follow-on actions will be included in those approved instructions. Therefore, 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. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016. This service information describes procedures for an inspection of the fuselage frame for existing frame repairs, repetitive high frequency eddy current and low frequency eddy current inspections for cracking in specified areas with no existing frame repair, and repair of any cracking. We also reviewed APB Alert Service Bulletin AP757-53-001, Revision 1, dated June 21, 2017. This service information provides compliance times for accomplishing the procedures identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, for airplanes on which APB blended or scimitar blended winglets are installed. 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 606 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 13400]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection for existing frame 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $51,510. repairs. hour = $85. Repetitive high and low frequency 48 work-hours x $85 0 4,080 $2,439,840 per inspections for Groups 1 through per hour = $4,080 inspection cycle. 3 airplanes (598 airplanes). per inspection cycle. Repetitive high and low frequency 26 work-hours x $85 0 2,210 $17,680 per inspections for Groups 4 and 5 per hour = $2,210 inspection cycle. airplanes (8 airplanes). per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that enables us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition repair specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-06-07 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19227; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0711; Product Identifier 2017-NM-003-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 3, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53; Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of fatigue cracking found in the fuselage frame at station (STA) 1640, which severed the inner chord and web. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the fuselage frame at STA 1640, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Actions Required for Compliance (1) For all airplanes except those identified in paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) of this AD: Do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757- 53A0108, dated November 14, 2016; except as provided by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(4) of this AD. Do the actions at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, except as provided by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. (2) For airplanes on which Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) Alert Service Bulletin AP757-53-001, Revision 1, dated June 21, 2017, blended or scimitar blended winglets are installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate ST01518SE: Do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of APB Alert Service Bulletin AP757-53-001, Revision 1, dated June 21, 2017; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016; except as provided by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(4) of this AD. Do the actions at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of APB Alert Service Bulletin AP757-53-001, Revision 1, dated June 21, 2017, except as provided by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. (3) For airplanes that have been converted from passenger to freighter configuration in accordance with VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering (VT MAE) Supplemental Type Certificate ST03562AT: Do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016; except as provided by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(4) of this AD. Do the actions at the [[Page 13401]] applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, except as provided by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, refers to Group 1 airplanes, the tasks identified under Group 2 airplanes must be done instead; where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757- 53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, refers to Group 4 airplanes, the tasks identified under Group 5 airplanes must be done instead. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, specifies contacting Boeing for instructions, and specifies that action as RC: This AD requires using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (2) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, uses the phrase ``the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this AD.'' (3) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where APB Alert Service Bulletin AP757-53-001, Revision 1, dated June 21, 2017, uses the phrase ``the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this AD.'' (4) Where Figures 5 and 6, Step 2, Note (a), of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, specify a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for any crack in the fuselage frame inner chord forward bend radius and around the fasteners, between the two fasteners above and below the edges of the intercostal strap, this AD does not require inspecting around the two fasteners located below the lower edge of the intercostal strap at stringer 13. (i) 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 (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(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. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5239; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (k) 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) Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) Alert Service Bulletin AP757- 53-001, Revision 1, dated June 21, 2017. (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0108, dated November 14, 2016. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; telephone: 562-797-1717; internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 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. [FR Doc. 2018-05017 Filed 3-28-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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information on the availability of this http://www.regulations.gov by searching noting that Aviation Partners Boeing
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– (APB) Alert Service Bulletin AP757–53–
(5) You may view this service information 0711. 001, Revision 1, dated June 21, 2017, is
that is incorporated by reference at the subject to this exception only if
National Archives and Records Examining the AD Docket
Administration (NARA). For information on
applicable (if winglets are installed on
You may examine the AD docket on the airplane). Boeing also stated that
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
the internet at http:// paragraph (h)(2) of the proposed AD
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for should put the required compliance
locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– time ‘‘after the effective date of this AD’’
0711; or in person at the Docket in quotations to designate the content
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 21,
Management Facility between 9 a.m. being substituted for the quoted service
2018.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, information compliance time
Scott A. Horn,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket statements.
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, contains this final rule, the regulatory We agree with the commenter’s
Compliance & Airworthiness Division, evaluation, any comments received, and
Aircraft Certification Service.
request. We have separated the
other information. The address for the exceptions for the referenced service
[FR Doc. 2018–06094 Filed 3–28–18; 8:45 am]
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is information for clarification. We have
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Docket Management Facility, U.S. removed the reference to the APB Alert
Department of Transportation, Docket Service Bulletin AP757–53–001,
Operations, M–30, West Building Revision 1, dated June 21, 2017, from
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. We have
Federal Aviation Administration New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC also added paragraph (h)(3) to this AD
20590. to specify the exception for the APB
14 CFR Part 39 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: service bulletin. Paragraphs (h)(2) and
Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Engineer, (h)(3) of this AD specify exceptions to
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0711; Product Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles the referenced service information
Identifier 2017–NM–003–AD; Amendment ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount instructions, and are intended to be
39–19227; AD 2018–06–07]
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; used to determine compliance, relative
RIN 2120–AA64 phone: 562–627–5239; fax: 562–627– to the effective date of this AD instead
5210; email: chandraduth.ramdoss@ of the issue date of the service
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing faa.gov. information. We have also included the
Company Airplanes requested quotations in paragraphs
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY: Federal Aviation (h)(2) and (h)(3) of this AD.
Discussion
Administration (FAA), DOT. Request To Clarify Inspection Location
ACTION: Final rule. We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR United Airlines (UAL) asked that the
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new part 39 by adding an AD that would actions identified in Figures 5 and 6,
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain apply to certain The Boeing Company Note (a), of Boeing Alert Service
The Boeing Company Model 757–200, Model 757–200, –200CB, and –300 Bulletin 757–53A0108, dated November
–200CB, and –300 series airplanes. This series airplanes. The NPRM published 14, 2016, be clarified. UAL stated that
AD was prompted by a report of fatigue in the Federal Register on July 27, 2017 while Figures 5 and 6 correctly depict
cracking found in a certain fuselage (82 FR 34888). The NPRM was the required inspection areas, the task
frame, which severed the inner chord prompted by a report of fatigue cracking associated with circle action ‘‘2’’ for
and web. This AD requires inspecting found in a certain fuselage frame, which each figure specifies a high frequency
the fuselage frame for existing repairs, severed the inner chord and web. The eddy current (HFEC) inspection, which
repetitive inspections, and applicable NPRM proposed to require inspecting cannot be done around the fasteners
repairs. We are issuing this AD to the fuselage frame for existing repairs, common to the inner chord strap. UAL
address the unsafe condition on these repetitive inspections, and applicable asked that this discrepancy be
products. repairs. We are issuing this AD to detect addressed in the AD in order to avoid
and correct cracking of the fuselage the need for approval of requests for an
DATES: This AD is effective May 3, 2018. alternative method of compliance
The Director of the Federal Register frame at station (STA) 1640, which
could result in reduced structural (AMOC).
approved the incorporation by reference We agree with the commenter’s
of certain publications listed in this AD integrity of the airplane.
request, for the reason provided. We
as of May 3, 2018. Comments have added paragraph (h)(4) to the
ADDRESSES: For service information exceptions in this AD to clarify that an
We gave the public the opportunity to
identified in this final rule, contact participate in developing this final rule. HFEC inspection of the two fasteners
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, The following presents the comments located below the lower edge of the
Attention: Contractual & Data Services received on the NPRM and the FAA’s intercostal strap at the locations
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC response to each comment. specified in Figures 5 and 6, Note (a), of
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
telephone: 562–797–1717; internet: Support for the NPRM 53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, is
rmajette on DSKBCKNHB2PROD with RULES
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You Aviation Partners Boeing concurs not required by this AD.
may view this service information at the with the content of the NPRM.
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Request To Clarify Compliance
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Request To Clarify Certain Exceptions Timeframe
information on the availability of this Boeing asked that we clarify the Delta Airlines (DAL) asked that we
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. service information exceptions in clarify the language used in paragraph
It is also available on the internet at paragraph (h)(2) of the proposed AD by (h)(2) of the proposed AD. DAL stated
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost on U.S. operators
product
Inspection for existing frame re- 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 $0 $85 $51,510.
pairs.
Repetitive high and low frequency 48 work-hours × $85 per hour = 0 4,080 $2,439,840 per inspection cycle.
inspections for Groups 1 through $4,080 per inspection cycle.
3 airplanes (598 airplanes).
Repetitive high and low frequency 26 work-hours × $85 per hour = 0 2,210 $17,680 per inspection cycle.
inspections for Groups 4 and 5 $2,210 per inspection cycle.
airplanes (8 airplanes).
We have received no definitive data (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (e) Unsafe Condition
that enables us to provide cost estimates action’’ under Executive Order 12866, This AD was prompted by a report of
for the on-condition repair specified in (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under fatigue cracking found in the fuselage frame
this AD. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures at station (STA) 1640, which severed the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), inner chord and web. We are issuing this AD
Authority for This Rulemaking to detect and correct cracking of the fuselage
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation frame at STA 1640, which could result in
Title 49 of the United States Code in Alaska, and
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
(4) Will not have a significant
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (f) Compliance
economic impact, positive or negative,
section 106, describes the authority of Comply with this AD within the
on a substantial number of small entities
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: compliance times specified, unless already
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Aviation Programs, describes in more done.
Flexibility Act.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
(g) Actions Required for Compliance
authority. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
We are issuing this rulemaking under (1) For all airplanes except those identified
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation in paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) of this AD: Do
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: safety, Incorporation by reference, all applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Safety. (required for compliance) in, and in
accordance with, the Accomplishment
section, Congress charges the FAA with Adoption of the Amendment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 757–53A0108, dated November 14, 2016;
air commerce by prescribing regulations Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator, except as provided by paragraphs (h)(1) and
for practices, methods, and procedures (h)(4) of this AD. Do the actions at the
the Administrator finds necessary for the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E.,
safety in air commerce. This regulation follows: ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
is within the scope of that authority Bulletin 757–53A0108, dated November 14,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 2016, except as provided by paragraph (h)(2)
because it addresses an unsafe condition DIRECTIVES
that is likely to exist or develop on of this AD.
(2) For airplanes on which Aviation
products identified in this rulemaking ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Partners Boeing (APB) Alert Service Bulletin
action. continues to read as follows: AP757–53–001, Revision 1, dated June 21,
This AD is issued in accordance with 2017, blended or scimitar blended winglets
authority delegated by the Executive Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
are installed in accordance with
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, § 39.13 [Amended] Supplemental Type Certificate ST01518SE:
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Do all applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’
In accordance with that order, issuance ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (required for compliance) in, and in
of ADs is normally a function of the the following new airworthiness accordance with, the Accomplishment
Compliance and Airworthiness directive (AD): Instructions of APB Alert Service Bulletin
Division, but during this transition AP757–53–001, Revision 1, dated June 21,
2018–06–07 The Boeing Company:
period, the Executive Director has 2017; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
Amendment 39–19227; Docket No.
53A0108, dated November 14, 2016; except
delegated the authority to issue ADs FAA–2017–0711; Product Identifier
as provided by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(4) of
applicable to transport category 2017–NM–003–AD.
this AD. Do the actions at the applicable
airplanes to the Director of the System (a) Effective Date times specified in paragraph 1.E.,
Oversight Division. This AD is effective May 3, 2018. ‘‘Compliance,’’ of APB Alert Service Bulletin
AP757–53–001, Revision 1, dated June 21,
Regulatory Findings (b) Affected ADs 2017, except as provided by paragraph (h)(3)
This AD will not have federalism None. of this AD.
implications under Executive Order (3) For airplanes that have been converted
13132. This AD will not have a (c) Applicability from passenger to freighter configuration in
substantial direct effect on the States, on This AD applies to The Boeing Company accordance with VT Mobile Aerospace
Engineering (VT MAE) Supplemental Type
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the relationship between the national Model 757–200, –200CB, and –300 series
airplanes, certificated in any category, as Certificate ST03562AT: Do all applicable
government and the States, or on the actions identified as ‘‘RC’’ in, and in
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
distribution of power and 757–53A0108, dated November 14, 2016. accordance with, the Accomplishment
responsibilities among the various Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
levels of government. (d) Subject 757–53A0108, dated November 14, 2016;
For the reasons discussed above, I Air Transport Association (ATA) of except as provided by paragraphs (h)(1) and
certify that this AD: America Code 53; Fuselage. (h)(4) of this AD. Do the actions at the
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applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 2,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service approved, the repair method, modification 2018.
Bulletin 757–53A0108, dated November 14, deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Michael Kaszycki,
2016, except as provided by paragraph (h)(2) the certification basis of the airplane, and the Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
of this AD. Where Boeing Alert Service approval must specifically refer to this AD. Aircraft Certification Service.
Bulletin 757–53A0108, dated November 14, (4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(1)
2016, refers to Group 1 airplanes, the tasks [FR Doc. 2018–05017 Filed 3–28–18; 8:45 am]
of this AD: For service information that
identified under Group 2 airplanes must be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
done instead; where Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 757–53A0108, dated November 14, provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii)
2016, refers to Group 4 airplanes, the tasks of this AD apply. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
identified under Group 5 airplanes must be (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
done instead. substeps under an RC step and any figures Federal Aviation Administration
identified in an RC step, must be done to
(h) Exceptions to Service Information
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is 14 CFR Part 39
Specifications
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin requirement is removed from that step or [Docket No. FAA–2018–0223; Product
757–53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, substep. An AMOC is required for any Identifier 2018–CE–007–AD; Amendment
specifies contacting Boeing for instructions, deviations to RC steps, including substeps 39–19230; AD 2018–06–10]
and specifies that action as RC: This AD
and identified figures. RIN 2120–AA64
requires using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
paragraph (i) of this AD. deviated from using accepted methods in Airworthiness Directives; Honda
(2) For purposes of determining accordance with the operator’s maintenance Aircraft Company LLC
compliance with the requirements of this AD: or inspection program without obtaining
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, uses the including substeps and identified figures, can Administration (FAA), DOT.
phrase ‘‘the original issue date of this service still be done as specified, and the airplane ACTION: Final rule; request for
bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the can be put back in an airworthy condition. comments.
effective date of this AD.’’
(3) For purposes of determining (j) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
compliance with the requirements of this AD: For more information about this AD, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Where APB Alert Service Bulletin AP757– contact Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model
53–001, Revision 1, dated June 21, 2017, uses Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los HA–420 airplanes. This AD requires
the phrase ‘‘the original issue date of this Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount incorporating a temporary revision into
service bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the
effective date of this AD.’’
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; the airplane flight manual and replacing
phone: 562–627–5239; fax: 562–627–5210; faulty power brake valves upon
(4) Where Figures 5 and 6, Step 2, Note (a),
of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– email: chandraduth.ramdoss@faa.gov. condition. This AD was prompted by
53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, specify (k) Material Incorporated by Reference reports of unannunciated asymmetric
a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) braking during ground operations and
inspection for any crack in the fuselage frame (1) The Director of the Federal Register landing deceleration. We are issuing
inner chord forward bend radius and around approved the incorporation by reference
this AD to address the unsafe condition
the fasteners, between the two fasteners (IBR) of the service information listed in this
on these products.
above and below the edges of the intercostal paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
strap, this AD does not require inspecting part 51. DATES: This AD is effective April 13,
around the two fasteners located below the (2) You must use this service information 2018.
lower edge of the intercostal strap at stringer as applicable to do the actions required by The Director of the Federal Register
13. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. approved the incorporation by reference
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) Alert of certain publications listed in this AD
(AMOCs) Service Bulletin AP757–53–001, Revision 1, as of April 13, 2018.
dated June 21, 2017. We must receive comments on this
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– AD by May 14, 2018.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures 53A0108, dated November 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with (3) For service information identified in using the procedures found in 14 CFR
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
principal inspector or local Flight Standards Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data methods:
District Office, as appropriate. If sending Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
information directly to the manager of the MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
certification office, send it to the attention of telephone: 562–797–1717; internet: https://
the person identified in paragraph (j) of this
instructions for submitting comments.
www.myboeingfleet.com.
AD. Information may be emailed to 9–ANM– • Fax: 202–493–2251.
(4) You may view this service information
LAACO–AMOC–Requests@faa.gov. at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
• Mail: U.S. Department of
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
notify your appropriate principal inspector, information on the availability of this 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
of the local flight standards district office/ Washington, DC 20590.
(5) You may view this service information
certificate holding district office. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
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(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this Administration (NARA). For information on 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
AD if it is approved by the Boeing the availability of this material at NARA, call W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Commercial Airplanes Organization 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles locations.html. except Federal holidays.
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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 May 3, 2018. | |
| Contact | Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5239; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 13398 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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