83 FR 16185 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 73 (April 16, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 73 (Monday, April 16, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 16185-16188] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-07630] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 73 / Monday, April 16, 2018 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 16185]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0769; Product Identifier 2017-NM-054-AD; Amendment 39-19249; AD 2018-07-18] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-19-12, which applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes. AD 2015-19-12 required a general visual inspection of certain lap splices for missing fasteners, and all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. This AD retains the actions required by AD 2015-19- 12 and revises the applicability by adding airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports indicating that certain fasteners were not installed in a certain stringer lap splice on certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 21, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 21, 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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0769. 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- 0769; 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: Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3524; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2015-19-12, Amendment 39-18274 (80 FR 58346, September 29, 2015) (``AD 2015-19-12''). AD 2015-19-12 applied to certain the Boeing company Model 767 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 15, 2017 (82 FR 38634). The NPRM was prompted by reports indicating that certain fasteners were not installed in the stringer 37 (S-37L and S-37R) lap splice between body stations 428 and 431 on certain airplanes. The NPRM proposed to continue to require the actions required by AD 2015-19-12 and revise the applicability by adding airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct missing fasteners, which could result in cracks in the fuselage skin that 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 and FedEx Express concurred with the contents of the NPRM. Request To Clarify Actions in the Service Information United Airlines asked if Boeing was going to revise the Model 767 airworthiness limitation items to include exceptions for airplanes that have been repaired using the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017 (``SB 767-53A0251''). The commenter observed that note 1 to table 2 in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of SB 767-53A0251, indicates that lap splice fastener installation and repairs will affect Structural Significant Items (SSIs) 53-10-I07C and 53-10-I07D, as listed in Section 9, Airworthiness Limitations--Structural Inspections, of the Model 767 maintenance planning document. The commenter stated that their understanding is that if a repair is accomplished it could potentially interfere with an operator's ability to do the inspections specified in the SSIs. We do not agree that it is necessary to include exceptions in the Model 767 maintenance planning document for airplanes that have been repaired using the Accomplishment Instructions of SB 767-53A0251. SB 767-53A0251 requires repairs be accomplished in accordance with the structural repair manual (SRM). The SRM repairs for lap splices provide alternative inspection instructions to the SSI inspections in the area of the repair, such that exceptions to the SSI inspections in the above mentioned Airworthiness Limitations section is not necessary. Additionally, the SRM denotes that the SRM alternative inspections provided in the SRM have been approved as an AMOC to the SSI inspections required to be incorporated into an operator's maintenance or inspection program as required by AD 2014-14-04. We have not changed this AD in regard to this issue. Request To Identify Certain Actions in the Service Information as ``RC'' Exempt United Airlines requested that certain actions in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service [[Page 16186]] Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017, be identified as ``RC'' exempt. The commenter noted that action 3.B.1.b, ``Get internal access. Refer to PART 1--ACCESS as an accepted procedure,'' and action 3.B.1.d, ``Install equipment that was removed for internal access. Refer to PART 2--RESTORATION as an accepted procedure'' are identified as ``RC'' items in the service information. The commenter stated that operators should be allowed to use alternate access and restoration procedures, therefore these steps should be denoted as ``RC'' exempt, or removed from the ``RC'' portion of the Accomplishment Instructions in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017. We disagree with the commenter's request because the service information already provides operators with the opportunity to use an accepted alternative procedure if the work instructions use the words ``refer to'' when identifying procedures in other Boeing documents. Specifically, note 8 in section 3.A., ``General Information'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017, states ``These work instructions refer to procedures included in other Boeing documents. When the words `refer to' are used and the operator has an accepted alternative procedure, the accepted alternative procedure can be used.'' More explicitly, accepted alternative procedures may be used for the RC actions in sections 3.B.1.b and 3.B.1.d of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017. We have not changed this AD in regard to this issue. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions specified in the NPRM. We concur with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of the proposed AD as (c)(1) and added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC ST01920SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01920SE is installed, a ``change in product'' AMOC approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. 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 change 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 have also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017. The service information describes procedures for a general visual inspection of certain S-37 lap splices for missing fasteners, and applicable on-condition actions. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 398 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection............................ 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $33,830 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary inspections/ installations that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these inspections/installations: Estimated Costs for On-Condition Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action * Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detailed and high frequency eddy current 13 work-hours x $85 per hour = (**) $1,105 inspections and fastener installation. $1,105. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide cost estimates for the repairs specified in this AD. ** All required parts are supplied by the operator. This cost is minimal, and we have no way to determine what an operator would pay for these parts. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all available costs in our cost estimate. 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 [[Page 16187]] 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 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) 2015-19-12, Amendment 39-18274 (80 FR 58346, September 29, 2015), and adding the following new AD: 2018-07-18 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19249; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0769; Product Identifier 2017-NM-054-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 21, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-19-12, Amendment 39-18274 (80 FR 58346, September 29, 2015) (``AD 2015-19-12''). (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, - 300F, and -400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01920SE (rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/59027F43B9A7486E86257B1D006591EE?OpenDocument&Highlight=st01920se) does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01920SE is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports indicating that certain fasteners were not installed in the stringer 37 (S-37L and S-37R) lap splice between body stations 428 and 431 on certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct missing fasteners, which could result in cracks in the fuselage skin that could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required 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 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017, do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) Where Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 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. (2) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017, uses the phrase ``the Revision 1 date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this AD.'' (i) Credit for Previous Actions For Group 1 airplanes as defined in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017: This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0251, dated August 7, 2013. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle 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)(1) 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, Seattle 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) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2015-19-12 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD. (5) Except as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(5)(i) and (j)(5)(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. [[Page 16188]] (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3524; email: [email protected]. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. (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 767-53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 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 98198. 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. 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are keyed to and codified in the Code of Support for the NPRM
Federal Regulations, which is published under Examining the AD Docket Boeing and FedEx Express concurred
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. with the contents of the NPRM.
You may examine the AD docket on
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the internet at http:// Request To Clarify Actions in the
the Superintendent of Documents. www.regulations.gov by searching for Service Information
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
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0769; or in person at the Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION going to revise the Model 767
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
airworthiness limitation items to
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Federal Aviation Administration include exceptions for airplanes that
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
have been repaired using the
contains this final rule, the regulatory
14 CFR Part 39 Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
evaluation, any comments received, and
Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0251,
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0769; Product other information. The address for the
Identifier 2017–NM–054–AD; Amendment
Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017 (‘‘SB
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is 767–53A0251’’). The commenter
39–19249; AD 2018–07–18] Docket Management Facility, U.S. observed that note 1 to table 2 in
RIN 2120–AA64 Department of Transportation, Docket paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of SB
Operations, M–30, West Building 767–53A0251, indicates that lap splice
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 fastener installation and repairs will
Company Airplanes New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC affect Structural Significant Items (SSIs)
20590. 53–10–I07C and 53–10–I07D, as listed
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: in Section 9, Airworthiness
Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Limitations—Structural Inspections, of
ACTION: Final rule.
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO the Model 767 maintenance planning
SUMMARY: We are superseding Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des document. The commenter stated that
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–19– Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206– their understanding is that if a repair is
12, which applied to certain The Boeing 231–3524; email: wayne.lockett@ accomplished it could potentially
Company Model 767 airplanes. AD faa.gov. interfere with an operator’s ability to do
2015–19–12 required a general visual the inspections specified in the SSIs.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We do not agree that it is necessary
inspection of certain lap splices for
missing fasteners, and all applicable Discussion to include exceptions in the Model 767
related investigative and corrective maintenance planning document for
We issued a notice of proposed airplanes that have been repaired using
actions. This AD retains the actions rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
required by AD 2015–19–12 and revises the Accomplishment Instructions of SB
part 39 to supersede AD 2015–19–12, 767–53A0251. SB 767–53A0251
the applicability by adding airplanes. Amendment 39–18274 (80 FR 58346,
This AD was prompted by reports requires repairs be accomplished in
September 29, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–19– accordance with the structural repair
indicating that certain fasteners were 12’’). AD 2015–19–12 applied to certain
not installed in a certain stringer lap manual (SRM). The SRM repairs for lap
the Boeing company Model 767 splices provide alternative inspection
splice on certain airplanes. We are airplanes. The NPRM published in the
issuing this AD to address the unsafe instructions to the SSI inspections in
Federal Register on August 15, 2017 (82 the area of the repair, such that
condition on these products. FR 38634). The NPRM was prompted by exceptions to the SSI inspections in the
DATES: This AD is effective May 21, reports indicating that certain fasteners above mentioned Airworthiness
2018. were not installed in the stringer 37 (S– Limitations section is not necessary.
The Director of the Federal Register 37L and S–37R) lap splice between body Additionally, the SRM denotes that the
approved the incorporation by reference stations 428 and 431 on certain SRM alternative inspections provided in
of a certain publication listed in this AD airplanes. The NPRM proposed to the SRM have been approved as an
as of May 21, 2018. continue to require the actions required AMOC to the SSI inspections required
ADDRESSES: For service information by AD 2015–19–12 and revise the to be incorporated into an operator’s
identified in this final rule, contact applicability by adding airplanes. We maintenance or inspection program as
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, are issuing this AD to detect and correct required by AD 2014–14–04. We have
Attention: Contractual & Data Services missing fasteners, which could result in not changed this AD in regard to this
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC cracks in the fuselage skin that could issue.
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; adversely affect the structural integrity
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https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You the Service Information as ‘‘RC’’
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may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 We gave the public the opportunity to United Airlines requested that certain
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. It is participate in developing this AD. The actions in the Accomplishment
also available on the internet at http:// following presents the comments Instructions of Boeing Alert Service
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is within the scope of that authority 2018–07–18 The Boeing Company: Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
because it addresses an unsafe condition Amendment 39–19249; Docket No. 53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017,
that is likely to exist or develop on FAA–2017–0769; Product Identifier uses the phrase ‘‘the Revision 1 date of this
2017–NM–054–AD. service bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the
products identified in this rulemaking
action. (a) Effective Date effective date of this AD.’’
This AD is issued in accordance with This AD is effective May 21, 2018. (i) Credit for Previous Actions
authority delegated by the Executive For Group 1 airplanes as defined in Boeing
(b) Affected ADs
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0251,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. This AD replaces AD 2015–19–12,
Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017: This
Amendment 39–18274 (80 FR 58346,
In accordance with that order, issuance September 29, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–19–12’’).
paragraph provides credit for the actions
of ADs is normally a function of the specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
Compliance and Airworthiness (c) Applicability actions were performed before the effective
Division, but during this transition (1) This AD applies to The Boeing date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service
period, the Executive Director has Company Model 767–200, –300, –300F, and Bulletin 767–53A0251, dated August 7, 2013.
delegated the authority to issue ADs –400ER series airplanes, certificated in any (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
applicable to transport category category, as identified in Boeing Alert (AMOCs)
Service Bulletin 767–53A0251, Revision 1,
airplanes to the Director of the System (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
dated March 7, 2017.
Oversight Division. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
Regulatory Findings Certificate (STC) ST01920SE (rgl.faa.gov/ for this AD, if requested using the procedures
Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/ found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
We have determined that this AD will 0/59027F43B9A7486E86257B1D006591EE? 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
not have federalism implications under OpenDocument&Highlight=st01920se) does principal inspector or local Flight Standards
Executive Order 13132. This AD will not affect the ability to accomplish the District Office, as appropriate. If sending
not have a substantial direct effect on actions required by this AD. Therefore, for information directly to the manager of the
the States, on the relationship between airplanes on which STC ST01920SE is certification office, send it to the attention of
installed, a ‘‘change in product’’ alternative the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of
the national government and the States, method of compliance (AMOC) approval
or on the distribution of power and this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-
request is not necessary to comply with the ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
responsibilities among the various requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
levels of government. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(d) Subject
For the reasons discussed above, I or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
certify that this AD: Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage. of the local flight standards district office/
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory certificate holding district office.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (e) Unsafe Condition (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under This AD was prompted by reports level of safety may be used for any repair,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures indicating that certain fasteners were not modification, or alteration required by this
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), installed in the stringer 37 (S–37L and S– AD if it is approved by the Boeing
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 37R) lap splice between body stations 428 Commercial Airplanes Organization
and 431 on certain airplanes. We are issuing Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
in Alaska, and
this AD to detect and correct missing been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
(4) Will not have a significant fasteners, which could result in cracks in the Branch, to make those findings. To be
economic impact, positive or negative, fuselage skin that could adversely affect the approved, the repair method, modification
on a substantial number of small entities structural integrity of the airplane. deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
under the criteria of the Regulatory the certification basis of the airplane, and the
(f) Compliance
Flexibility Act. approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Comply with this AD within the (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance times specified, unless already 2015–19–12 are approved as AMOCs for the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation done. corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of
safety, Incorporation by reference, (g) Required Actions this AD.
Safety. (5) Except as required by paragraph (h)(1)
Except as required by paragraph (h) of this of this AD: For service information that
Adoption of the Amendment AD: At the applicable times specified in
contains steps that are labeled as Required
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
Accordingly, under the authority Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0251,
paragraphs (j)(5)(i) and (j)(5)(ii) of this AD
delegated to me by the Administrator, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017, do all
apply.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
follows: (required for compliance) in, and in
accordance with, the Accomplishment substeps under an RC step and any figures
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin identified in an RC step, must be done to
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
767–53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7,
DIRECTIVES labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
2017.
requirement is removed from that step or
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (h) Exceptions to Service Information substep. An AMOC is required for any
continues to read as follows: Specifications deviations to RC steps, including substeps
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) Where Alert Service Bulletin 767– and identified figures.
53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017, (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
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§ 39.13 [Amended] specifies contacting Boeing, and specifies deviated from using accepted methods in
that action as RC: This AD requires repair accordance with the operator’s maintenance
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by using a method approved in accordance with or inspection program without obtaining
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
2015–19–12, Amendment 39–18274 (80 this AD. including substeps and identified figures, can
FR 58346, September 29, 2015), and (2) For purposes of determining still be done as specified, and the airplane
adding the following new AD: compliance with the requirements of this AD: can be put back in an airworthy condition.
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(k) Related Information Boeing Company Model 787–8 and 787– published in the Federal Register on
(1) For more information about this AD, 9 airplanes. This AD was prompted by June 12, 2017 (82 FR 26872). The NPRM
contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, a report that the parking brake and was prompted by a report that the PBM
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, alternate pitch trim module (PBM) may may unintentionally disengage, fail to
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA unintentionally disengage. This AD set, fail to release, or become jammed.
98198; phone and fax: 206–231–3524; email: requires replacing the PBM and doing a The NPRM proposed to require
wayne.lockett@faa.gov. PBM installation test. We are issuing replacing the PBM and doing a PBM
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
this AD to address the unsafe condition installation test.
available at the addresses specified in on these products. We are issuing this AD to prevent an
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. DATES: This AD is effective May 21, unintended parking brake release,
2018. which could result in damage to the
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference airplane and be a hazard to persons or
The Director of the Federal Register
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference property on the ground.
approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Comments
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
as of May 21, 2018.
We gave the public the opportunity to
part 51. ADDRESSES: For service information
participate in developing this final rule.
(2) You must use this service information identified in this final rule, contact
The following presents the comments
as applicable to do the actions required by Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– response to each comment. United
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
53A0251, Revision 1, dated March 7, 2017. Airlines supported the NPRM.
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
(ii) Reserved.
telephone: 562–797–1717; internet: Request To Revise the Unsafe Condition
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You Boeing requested that information not
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data may view this referenced service related to the unsafe condition be
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., information at the FAA, Transport removed. Boeing stated that the AD
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., should specifically address the
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// Des Moines, WA. For information on the unintended release of the parking brake
www.myboeingfleet.com. availability of this material at the FAA, module. Boeing also stated that the
(4) You may view this service information call 206–231–3195. It is also available
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, additional information describes a
on the internet at http:// reliability improvement that is not
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
www.regulations.gov by searching for related to the unsafe condition of
98198. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– unintended parking brake release.
(5) You may view this service information 0553. We agree with the commenter’s
that is incorporated by reference at the Examining the AD Docket request to revise the description of the
National Archives and Records unsafe condition accordingly, for the
Administration (NARA). For information on You may examine the AD docket on reasons provided.
the availability of this material at NARA, call the internet at http://
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for Request To Revise the Applicability
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– All Nippon Airways (ANA) requested
locations.html. 0553; or in person at the Docket that no action be required for airplanes
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Management Facility between 9 a.m. with an original certificate of
March 30, 2018. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, airworthiness or original export
Chris Spangenberg, except Federal holidays. The AD docket certificate of airworthiness issued after
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, contains this final rule, the regulatory the effective date of the AD. ANA
Aircraft Certification Service. evaluation, any comments received, and commented that the applicability in the
[FR Doc. 2018–07630 Filed 4–13–18; 8:45 am] other information. The address for the proposed AD would apply to all The
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is Boeing Company Model 787–8 and 787–
Docket Management Facility, U.S. 9 airplanes. ANA stated that paragraph
Department of Transportation, Docket (g) of the proposed AD is only for
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Operations, M–30, West Building airplanes on which the original
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 certificate of airworthiness or the
Federal Aviation Administration New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC original export certificate of
20590. airworthiness was issued on or before
14 CFR Part 39 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the effective date of the AD. ANA also
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0553; Product Sean Schauer, Aerospace Engineer, stated that the action that would be
Identifier 2016–NM–208–AD; Amendment Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, required for airplanes on which the
39–19250; AD 2018–07–19] Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th original certificate of airworthiness or
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and the original export certificate of
RIN 2120–AA64 fax: 206–231–3547; email: airworthiness will be issued after the
Sean.Schauer@faa.gov. effective date of this AD is uncertain.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ANA stated that it has already
Company Airplanes
prohibited installation of PBM part
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Discussion number (P/N) 4260–0037–3 and –4 on
Administration (FAA), DOT. We issued a notice of proposed any airplane. ANA also stated that PBM
ACTION: Final rule. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR P/N 4260–0037–5 is installed on the
part 39 by adding an AD that would airplanes on which the original
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new apply to all The Boeing Company Model certificate of airworthiness or the
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes. The NPRM original export certificate of
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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 21, 2018. | |
| Contact | Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3524; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 16185 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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