83 FR 22589 - Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 95 (May 16, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 16, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 22589-22592] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-10413] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0413; Product Identifier 2018-NM-061-AD; Amendment 39-19283; AD 2018-10-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-09-05, which applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes. AD 2016-09-05 required a detailed inspection for distress of the vertical [[Page 22590]] stabilizer leading edge skin, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. It also required, for certain airplanes, repetitive inspections of the front spar cap for any loose or missing fasteners, or any cracking, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD requires repetitive inspections for distress, cracking, and loose or missing fasteners in the vertical stabilizer leading edge skin and front spar cap, with new compliance times for certain airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer and front spar web. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 31, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 31, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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-2018-0413. 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-2018- 0413; or in person at Docket Operations 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 street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5205; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued AD 2016-09-05, Amendment 39-18503 (81 FR 26673, May 4, 2016) (``AD 2016-09-05''), for certain The Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes. AD 2016-09-05 required a detailed inspection for any distress of the vertical stabilizer leading edge skin, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. It also required, for certain airplanes, repetitive detailed inspections of the front spar cap for any loose or missing fasteners, repetitive eddy current testing high frequency (ETHF) and radiographic testing (RT) inspections of the front spar cap for any crack, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. AD 2016-09-05 resulted from reports of 10 cases of elongated fastener holes in the vertical stabilizer leading edge. We issued AD 2016-09-05 to address cracking in the vertical stabilizer leading edge and front spar cap, which may result in the structure becoming unable to support limit load, and may lead to the loss of the vertical stabilizer. Actions Since AD 2016-09-05 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2016-09-05, four cases of elongated fastener holes in the vertical stabilizer leading edge and nine cases of front spar cap damage or cracks were reported. Seven of the nine cases involved small cracks of approximately 0.3 inch in the front spar cap. Two of the nine cases involved a severed front spar cap and front spar web cracking, and one also involved skin cracking. The longest cracks, 4.5 inches in length, were discovered in the left skin of the vertical stabilizer leading edge and the front spar web of a Boeing Model 717- 200 airplane during an initial inspection required by AD 2016-09-05. We determined that for airplanes on which an initial inspection has not been done as specified in AD 2016-09-05, a revised compliance time is needed. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 717-55A0012, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2018. The service information describes procedures for doing detailed inspections of the front spar cap for any loose or missing fasteners, ETHF or RT inspections for distress and for cracking in the vertical stabilizer leading edge and front spar cap at the splice at station Zfs=52.267, 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. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements Although this AD does not explicitly restate the requirements of AD 2016-09-05, this AD would retain the requirements of AD 2016-09-05, with revised compliance times for airplanes that have not completed the requirements of AD 2016-09-05. The requirements of AD 2016-09-05 are referenced in the service information identified previously, which, in turn, is referenced in paragraph (g) of this AD. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD without providing an opportunity for public comment prior to adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because cracks in the vertical stabilizer leading edge and front spar cap could result in the structure becoming unable to support limit load, and may lead to the loss of the vertical stabilizer. Therefore, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable. In addition, for the reason(s) stated above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an [[Page 22591]] opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2018-0413 and Product Identifier 2018-NM-061-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final rule. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this final rule. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 106 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections for distress 11 work-hours x $85 per $0 $935 per $99,110 per (retained actions from AD 2016- hour = $935 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. 09-05). inspection cycle. Repetitive inspections for 7 work-hours x $85 per 0 $595 per $63,070 per cracking and loose or missing hour = $595 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. fasteners (retained actions inspection cycle. from AD 2016-09-05). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The new requirements of this AD add no additional economic burden. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions 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 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) 2016-09-05, Amendment 39-18503 (81 FR 26673, May 4, 2016), and adding the following new AD: 2018-10-08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19283; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0413; Product Identifier 2018-NM-061-AD. (a) Effective Date This Airworthiness Directive (AD)is effective May 31, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2016-09-05, Amendment 39-18503 (81 FR 26673, May 4, 2016) (``AD 2016-09-05''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 717-55A0012, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2018. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 55, Stabilizers. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by multiple reports of the vertical stabilizer leading edge showing signs of fastener distress, multiple cracked or severed front spar caps, and cracks in the left skin of the vertical stabilizer leading edge and in the front spar web, discovered during initial inspections required by AD 2016-09-05. We have determined that a revised compliance time is needed for airplanes on which the initial inspection has not been done as specified in AD 2016-09-05. We are issuing this AD to address cracking in the vertical stabilizer leading edge and front spar cap, which may result in the structure becoming unable to support limit load, and may lead to loss of the vertical stabilizer. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. [[Page 22592]] (g) Required Actions Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 717-55A0012, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2018, do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 717-55A0012, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2018. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 717-55A0012, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2018, uses the phrase ``the Revision 1 issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 717-55A0012, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2018, 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) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for the initial inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if that inspection was performed before June 8, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-09-05), using Boeing MOM-MOM-14-0437-01B(R1), dated July 3, 2014. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) 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 717- 55A0012, dated June 12, 2015. This service information was incorporated by reference in AD 2016-09-05. (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)(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, 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) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2016-09-05 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 717-55A0012, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2018, that are required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (5) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2) 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. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact: Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5205; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (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 717-55A0012, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2018. (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 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 Des Moines, Washington, on May 8, 2018. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-10413 Filed 5-15-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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governments and the private sector. For General Government Appropriations The Secretary of Energy has approved
a proposed regulatory action likely to Act, 2001 publication of this final rule.
result in a rule that may cause the
expenditure by State, local, and Tribal Section 515 of the Treasury and List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 430
governments, in the aggregate, or by the General Government Appropriations
Administrative practice and
private sector of $100 million or more Act, 2001 (44 U.S.C. 3516, note)
procedure, Confidential business
in any one year (adjusted annually for disseminations of information to the
information, Energy conservation,
inflation), section 202 of UMRA requires public under guidelines established by Household appliances, Small
a Federal agency to publish a written each agency pursuant to general businesses.
statement that estimates the resulting guidelines issued by OMB. OMB’s
guidelines were published at 67 FR Issued in Washington, DC, on May 9, 2018.
costs, benefits, and other effects on the Daniel R. Simmons,
8452 (February 22, 2002), and DOE’s
national economy. (2 U.S.C. 1532(a),(b)) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Energy
guidelines were published at 67 FR
The UMRA also requires a Federal Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
62446 (October 7, 2002). DOE has
agency to develop an effective process For the reasons set forth in the
reviewed this rulemaking under the
to permit timely input by elected preamble, DOE hereby amends chapter
OMB and DOE guidelines and has
officers of State, local, and Tribal II, subchapter D, of title 10 of the Code
concluded that it is consistent with
governments on a proposed ‘‘significant of Federal Regulations as set forth
applicable policies in those guidelines.
intergovernmental mandate,’’ and below:
requires an agency plan for giving notice L. Review Under Executive Order 13211,
and opportunity for timely input to ‘‘Actions Concerning Regulations That PART 430—ENERGY CONSERVATION
potentially affected small governments Significantly Affect Energy Supply, PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER
before establishing any requirements Distribution, or Use’’ PRODUCTS
that might significantly or uniquely
affect small governments. On March 18, Executive Order 13211, ‘‘Actions ■ 1. The authority citation for part 430
1997, DOE published a statement of Concerning Regulations That continues to read as follows:
policy on its process for Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291–6309; 28 U.S.C.
intergovernmental consultation under Distribution, or Use,’’ 66 FR 28355 (May 2461 note.
UMRA (62 FR 12820) (also available at 22, 2001), requires Federal agencies to
prepare and submit to the Office of § 430.32 [Amended]
http://www.gc.doe.gov). This final rule
contains neither an intergovernmental Information and Regulatory Affairs ■ 2. Section 430.32 is amended by:
mandate nor a mandate that may result (OIRA), Office of Management and ■ a. In paragraphs (s)(3), (4), (5), and (6),
in the expenditure of $100 million or Budget, a Statement of Energy Effects for removing the language ‘‘January 7,
more in any year, so these requirements any proposed significant energy action. 2019’’ each place it appears and adding
under the UMRA do not apply. A ‘‘significant energy action’’ is defined in its place ‘‘January 21, 2020’’.
as any action by an agency that ■ b. In paragraph (s)(5), removing the
I. Review Under the Treasury and promulgated or is expected to lead to language ‘‘paragraphs (s)(2) or (3)’’ and
General Government Appropriations promulgation of a final rule, and that: adding in its place ‘‘paragraph (s)(3) or
Act, 1999 (1) Is a significant regulatory action (4)’’.
under Executive Order 12866, or any [FR Doc. 2018–10440 Filed 5–15–18; 8:45 am]
Section 654 of the Treasury and successor order; and (2) is likely to have BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
General Government Appropriations a significant adverse effect on the
Act, 1999 (Pub. L. 105–277) requires supply, distribution, or use of energy, or
Federal agencies to issue a Family (3) is designated by the Administrator of
Policymaking Assessment for any rule DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OIRA as a significant energy action. For
that may affect family well-being. This any proposed significant energy action, Federal Aviation Administration
final rule would not have any impact on the agency must give a detailed
the autonomy or integrity of the family statement of any adverse effects on 14 CFR Part 39
as an institution. Accordingly, DOE has energy supply, distribution, or use
concluded that it is not necessary to should the proposal be implemented, [Docket No. FAA–2018–0413; Product
prepare a Family Policymaking and of reasonable alternatives to the Identifier 2018–NM–061–AD; Amendment
Assessment. 39–19283; AD 2018–10–08]
action and their expected benefits on
energy supply, distribution, and use. RIN 2120–AA64
J. Review Under Executive Order 12630,
This final rule would not have a
‘‘Governmental Actions and Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
significant adverse effect on the supply,
Interference With Constitutionally Airplanes
distribution, or use of energy and,
Protected Property Rights’’
therefore, is not a significant energy
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
The Department has determined, action. Accordingly, DOE has not
Administration (FAA), DOT.
under Executive Order 12630, prepared a Statement of Energy Effects.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
‘‘Governmental Actions and Interference M. Congressional Notification comments.
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With Constitutionally Protected
Property Rights,’’ 53 FR 8859 (March 18, As required by 5 U.S.C. 801, DOE will SUMMARY: We are superseding
1988), that this rule would not result in report to Congress on the promulgation Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–09–
any takings which might require of this rule prior to its effective date. 05, which applied to certain The Boeing
compensation under the Fifth The report will state that it has been Company Model 717–200 airplanes. AD
Amendment to the United States determined that the rule is not a ‘‘major 2016–09–05 required a detailed
Constitution. rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). inspection for distress of the vertical
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opportunity for public comment. comments on the overall regulatory, will also post a report summarizing each
However, we invite you to send any economic, environmental, and energy substantive verbal contact we receive
written data, views, or arguments about aspects of this final rule. We will about this final rule.
this final rule. Send your comments to consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this final Costs of Compliance
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include the docket number rule because of those comments. We estimate that this AD affects 106
FAA–2018–0413 and Product Identifier We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to http:// airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
2018–NM–061–AD at the beginning of the following costs to comply with this
www.regulations.gov, including any
your comments. We specifically invite AD:
personal information you provide. We
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
Inspections for distress (retained actions 11 work-hours × $85 per hour = $935 $0 $935 per inspection $99,110 per inspec-
from AD 2016–09–05). per inspection cycle. cycle. tion cycle.
Repetitive inspections for cracking and 7 work-hours × $85 per hour = $595 0 $595 per inspection $63,070 per inspec-
loose or missing fasteners (retained per inspection cycle. cycle. tion cycle.
actions from AD 2016–09–05).
The new requirements of this AD add Regulatory Findings FR 26673, May 4, 2016), and adding the
no additional economic burden. We have determined that this AD will following new AD:
We have received no definitive data not have federalism implications under 2018–10–08 The Boeing Company:
that would enable us to provide cost Executive Order 13132. This AD will Amendment 39–19283; Docket No.
estimates for the on-condition actions not have a substantial direct effect on FAA–2018–0413; Product Identifier
specified in this AD. the States, on the relationship between 2018–NM–061–AD.
the national government and the States, (a) Effective Date
Authority for This Rulemaking or on the distribution of power and
This Airworthiness Directive (AD)is
Title 49 of the United States Code responsibilities among the various effective May 31, 2018.
levels of government.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (b) Affected ADs
For the reasons discussed above, I
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, certify that this AD: This AD replaces AD 2016–09–05,
Section 106, describes the authority of (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Amendment 39–18503 (81 FR 26673, May 4,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–09–05’’).
Aviation Programs, describes in more (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
detail the scope of the Agency’s (c) Applicability
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
authority. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), This AD applies to The Boeing Company
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Model 717–200 airplanes, certificated in any
We are issuing this rulemaking under
in Alaska, and category, as identified in Boeing Alert
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Service Bulletin 717–55A0012, Revision 1,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, (4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, dated April 11, 2018.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
on a substantial number of small entities (d) Subject
section, Congress charges the FAA with
under the criteria of the Regulatory Air Transport Association (ATA) of
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Flexibility Act. America Code 55, Stabilizers.
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (e) Unsafe Condition
the Administrator finds necessary for Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This AD was prompted by multiple reports
safety in air commerce. This regulation safety, Incorporation by reference, of the vertical stabilizer leading edge
is within the scope of that authority Safety. showing signs of fastener distress, multiple
because it addresses an unsafe condition cracked or severed front spar caps, and
that is likely to exist or develop on Adoption of the Amendment cracks in the left skin of the vertical stabilizer
products identified in this rulemaking Accordingly, under the authority leading edge and in the front spar web,
action. delegated to me by the Administrator, discovered during initial inspections
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as required by AD 2016–09–05. We have
This AD is issued in accordance with determined that a revised compliance time is
follows:
authority delegated by the Executive needed for airplanes on which the initial
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS inspection has not been done as specified in
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. DIRECTIVES AD 2016–09–05. We are issuing this AD to
In accordance with that order, issuance address cracking in the vertical stabilizer
of ADs is normally a function of the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 leading edge and front spar cap, which may
result in the structure becoming unable to
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Compliance and Airworthiness continues to read as follows:
Division, but during this transition support limit load, and may lead to loss of
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
period, the Executive Director has the vertical stabilizer.
delegated the authority to issue ADs § 39.13 [Amended] (f) Compliance
applicable to transport category ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Comply with this AD within the
airplanes to the Director of the System removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) compliance times specified, unless already
Oversight Division. 2016–09–05, Amendment 39–18503 (81 done.
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(g) Required Actions Designation Authorization (ODA) that has information on the availability of this
Except as required by paragraph (h) of this been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
AD, at the applicable time specified in ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be (5) You may view this service information
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing approved, the repair method, modification that is incorporated by reference at the
Alert Service Bulletin 717–55A0012, deviation, or alteration deviation must meet National Archives and Records
Revision 1, dated April 11, 2018, do all the certification basis of the airplane, and the Administration (NARA). For information on
applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’ approval must specifically refer to this AD. the availability of this material at NARA, call
(required for compliance) in, and in (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
accordance with, the Accomplishment 2016–09–05 are approved as AMOCs for the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin corresponding provisions of Boeing Alert locations.html.
Service Bulletin 717–55A0012, Revision 1,
717–55A0012, Revision 1, dated April 11,
dated April 11, 2018, that are required by Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May
2018.
paragraph (g) of this AD. 8, 2018.
(h) Exceptions to Service Information (5) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2) Jeffrey E. Duven,
Specifications of this AD: For service information that
contains steps that are labeled as Required Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
(1) For purposes of determining Certification Service.
compliance with the requirements of this AD: for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
paragraphs (j)(5)(i) and (j)(5)(ii) of this AD [FR Doc. 2018–10413 Filed 5–15–18; 8:45 am]
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 717–
55A0012, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2018, apply. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
uses the phrase ‘‘the Revision 1 issue date of
substeps under an RC step and any figures
this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires using
identified in an RC step, must be done to
the effective date of this AD. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC SECURITY
717–55A0012, Revision 1, dated April 11,
requirement is removed from that step or
2018, specifies contacting Boeing, and
substep. An AMOC is required for any Coast Guard
specifies that action as RC: This AD requires
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
repair using a method approved in
and identified figures. 33 CFR Part 165
accordance with the procedures specified in
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
paragraph (j) of this AD. deviated from using accepted methods in [Docket No. USCG–2018–0250]
(i) Credit for Previous Actions accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining Safety Zones; Fireworks and Swim
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, Events in Captain of the Port New York
initial inspection specified in paragraph (g)
including substeps and identified figures, can Zone
of this AD, if that inspection was performed
still be done as specified, and the airplane
before June 8, 2016 (the effective date of AD
can be put back in an airworthy condition. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
2016–09–05), using Boeing MOM–MOM–14–
0437–01B(R1), dated July 3, 2014. This (k) Related Information ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
service information is not incorporated by (1) For more information about this AD, regulation.
reference in this AD. contact: Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer,
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce
actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, various safety zones within the Captain
if those actions were performed before the Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– of the Port New York Zone on the
effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert 5205; fax: 562–627–5210; email: specified dates and times. This action is
Service Bulletin 717–55A0012, dated June muoi.vuong@faa.gov. necessary to ensure the safety of vessels,
12, 2015. This service information was (2) Service information identified in this
incorporated by reference in AD 2016–09–05. spectators and participants from hazards
AD that is not incorporated by reference is associated with fireworks. During the
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.
enforcement period, no person or vessel
(AMOCs) may enter the safety zones without
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, (l) Material Incorporated by Reference permission of the Captain of the Port
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs (1) The Director of the Federal Register (COTP).
for this AD, if requested using the procedures approved the incorporation by reference
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with (IBR) of the service information listed in this DATES: The regulation for the safety
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR zones described in 33 CFR 165.160 will
principal inspector or local Flight Standards part 51. be enforced on the dates and times
District Office, as appropriate. If sending (2) You must use this service information listed in the table below.
information directly to the manager of the as applicable to do the actions required by FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
certification office, send it to the attention of this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of you have questions regarding this
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 717–
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- 55A0012, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2018. document, call or email Petty Officer
ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (ii) Reserved. First Class Ronald Sampert U.S. Coast
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, (3) For service information identified in Guard; telephone 718–354–4197, email
notify your appropriate principal inspector, this AD, contact Boeing Commercial ronald.j.sampert@uscg.mil.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast
of the local flight standards district office/ Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Guard will enforce the safety zones
certificate holding district office. MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
listed in 33 CFR 165.160 on the
level of safety may be used for any repair, www.myboeingfleet.com. specified dates and times as indicated in
Tables 1 and 2 below. This regulation
nshattuck on DSK9F9SC42PROD with RULES
modification, or alteration required by this (4) You may view this service information
AD if it is approved by the Boeing at FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 was published in the Federal Register
Commercial Airplanes Organization South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For on November 9, 2011 (76 FR 69614).
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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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective May 31, 2018. | |
| Contact | Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5205; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 22589 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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