83 FR 25891 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 108 (June 5, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 108 (June 5, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-11427 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 5, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 25891-25894] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-11427] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1099; Product Identifier 2017-NM-093-AD; Amendment 39-19296; AD 2018-11-08] 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 767-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of two cracks at a certain frame inner chord. This AD requires a detailed inspection for any material review board (MRB) filler installed in the area from the frame web to the stub-beam fitting at certain stations to determine if the filler extends above the frame-to-stub-beam joint, and applicable on-condition actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective July 10, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 10, 2018. [[Page 25892]] ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 1099. 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- 1099; 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 address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Operations, 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 S. 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3524; email: wayne.lockett@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on December 6, 2017 (82 FR 57552). The NPRM was prompted by a report of a crack on the transition radius of the station (STA) 883.5 frame inner chord and an additional crack indication at a fastener hole in the frame inner chord common to a material review board (MRB) filler that extended above the frame-to-stub-beam joint. The NPRM proposed to require a detailed inspection for any MRB filler installed in the area from the frame web to the stub-beam fitting at certain stations to determine if the filler extends above the frame-to- stub-beam joint, and applicable on-condition actions. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the frame inner chord, which could result in the inability of one or more overwing stub frames between STA 808 and STA 933, each a principal structural element, to sustain limit loads; this condition could adversely affect the 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. Boeing concurred with the NPRM. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not affect the actions specified in the NPRM. We concur with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of the proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) of this AD and added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC 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. Request To Confirm Intent of Compliance Time Paragraph (h)(1) of the proposed AD allowed operators to substitute ``the effective date of this AD'' for ``the original issue date of Requirements Bulletin 767-53A0278 RB.'' United Airlines noted that this wording is different from that of recent NPRMs, where the AD effective date is the sole compliance date. United added that the proposed wording suggested that the operator can choose to use either the AD effective date or the original issue date of the RB when determining the compliance timeline. United requested that we clarify the intent of the provision of paragraph (h)(1) of the proposed AD. We agree with the commenter. We have revised paragraph (h)(1) of this AD to specify use of the effective date of this AD in determining the compliance time. 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 addressing 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 Requirements Bulletin 767-53A0278 RB, dated June 30, 2017. This service information describes procedures for a detailed inspection for any MRB filler installed in the area from the frame web to the stub-beam fitting on the left and right side at STA 859.5, 883.5, and 903.5 to determine if the filler extends above the frame-to-stub-beam joint, and applicable on-condition actions. The applicable on-condition actions include repetitive surface high frequency eddy current inspections and repair for cracking in the frame inner chord around the end fastener common to each affected MRB filler. 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 51 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 25893]] Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detailed Inspection......................... 20 work-hours x $0 $1,700 $86,700 $85 per hour = $1,700 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that would be required. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these on-condition actions: Estimated Costs of On-Condition Inspections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255 per $0 $255 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and associated appliances 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): 2018-11-08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19296; Docket No. FAA- 2017-1099; Product Identifier 2017-NM-093-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 10, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-53A0278 RB, dated June 30, 2017, certificated in any category. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01920SE (http://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 a report of a crack on the transition radius of the station (STA) 883.5 frame inner chord and an additional crack indication at a fastener hole in the frame inner chord common to a material review board (MRB) filler that extended above the frame-to-stub-beam joint. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the frame inner chord, which could result in the inability of one or more overwing stub frames between STA 808 and STA 933, each a principal structural element, to sustain limit loads; this condition could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. [[Page 25894]] (g) Required Actions Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-53A0278 RB, dated June 30, 2017, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-53A0278 RB, dated June 30, 2017. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Guidance for accomplishing the actions required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0278, dated June 30, 2017, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-53A0278 RB, dated June 30, 2017. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-53A0278 RB, dated June 30, 2017, uses the phrase ``the original issue date of Requirements Bulletin 767-53A0278 RB,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this AD.'' (2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-53A0278 RB, dated June 30, 2017, specifies contacting Boeing, this AD requires repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (3) For airplanes identified as Group 1, Configuration 1, in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-53A0278 RB, dated June 30, 2017, that have been modified to a freighter configuration: The actions specified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-53A0278 RB, dated June 30, 2017, for Group 1, Configuration 2, must be done instead of the actions for Group 1, Configuration 1, except as required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. (4) For airplanes identified as Group 2, Configuration 1, in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-53A0278 RB, dated June 30, 2017, that have been modified to a freighter configuration: The actions specified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-53A0278 RB, dated June 30, 2017, for Group 2, Configuration 2, must be done instead of the actions for Group 2, Configuration 1, except as required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. (i) 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 (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, 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. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 S. 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3524; email: wayne.lockett@faa.gov. (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) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-53A0278 RB, dated June 30, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May 18, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-11427 Filed 6-4-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Aviation AD requires repeating the post-repair HFEC (i) Aviation Partners Boeing Service
Partners Boeing Service Bulletin AP767–57– inspection in Part 13. Bulletin AP767–57–010, Revision 11, dated
014, Revision 1, dated April 12, 2017, except April 3, 2017.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (ii) Aviation Partners Boeing Service
as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, do
(AMOCs) Bulletin AP767–57–014, Revision 1, dated
a post-repair HFEC inspection for cracking,
in accordance with Part 3 of the (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, April 12, 2017.
Accomplishment Instructions of Aviation FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs (3) For service information identified in
Partners Boeing Service Bulletin AP767–57– for this AD, if requested using the procedures this AD, contact Aviation Partners Boeing,
014, Revision 1, dated April 12, 2017, and found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 2811 S. 102nd Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA
repeat the inspection thereafter at the 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your 98168; telephone 206–762–1171; internet
applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., principal inspector or local Flight Standards https://www.aviationpartnersboeing.com.
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Aviation Partners Boeing District Office, as appropriate. If sending (4) You may view this service information
Service Bulletin AP767–57–014, Revision 1, information directly to the manager of the at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
dated April 12, 2017. certification office, send it to the attention of 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
(iii) If any crack is found during any the person identified in paragraph (l) of this information on the availability of this
inspection required by paragraph (h)(3)(ii) of AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
this AD, repair before further flight using a Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (5) You may view this service information
method approved in accordance with the (2) Before using any approved AMOC, that is incorporated by reference at the
procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this notify your appropriate principal inspector, National Archives and Records
AD. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Administration (NARA). For information on
of the local flight standards district office/ the availability of this material at NARA, call
(i) Repair Approval certificate holding district office. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Repairs of the lower outboard wing skin (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
that were approved after June 15, 2017, and level of safety may be used for any repair, locations.html.
before the effective date of this AD, by the modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization 21, 2018.
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Commercial Airplanes ODA that has been
authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO James Cashdollar,
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
Branch, are approved for the applicable Branch, to make those findings. To be Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
repairs required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of approved, the repair method, modification Aircraft Certification Service.
this AD. The ODA repairs will have post- deviation, or alteration deviation must meet [FR Doc. 2018–11825 Filed 6–4–18; 8:45 am]
installation inspection requirements in lieu the certification basis of the airplane, and the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
of the post-inspection instructions specified approval must specifically refer to this AD.
in Aviation Partners Boeing Service Bulletin (4) Except as required by paragraphs
(g)(1)(i)(B)(3), (g)(1)(i)(C)(3), (g)(1)(i)(D)(3),
AP767–57–010, Revision 11, dated April 3, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(g)(1)(ii)(A)(3), (g)(1)(ii)(B)(3), (g)(1)(iii)(A)(3),
2017; and Aviation Partners Boeing Service
(g)(1)(iii)(B)(3), (g)(1)(iv), (g)(2), (h)(2)(iii),
Bulletin AP767–57–014, Revision 1, dated Federal Aviation Administration
and (h)(3)(iii) of this AD: For service
April 12, 2017.
information that contains steps that are
(j) Exceptions to Service Information labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the 14 CFR Part 39
Specifications provisions of paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and
(k)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. [Docket No. FAA–2017–1099; Product
(1) Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Identifier 2017–NM–093–AD; Amendment
Aviation Partners Boeing Service Bulletin (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–19296; AD 2018–11–08]
AP767–57–010, Revision 11, dated April 3,
identified in an RC step, must be done to RIN 2120–AA64
2017, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
issue date of Revision 11 of this service
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
bulletin,’’ this AD requires compliance
requirement is removed from that step or Company Airplanes
within the specified compliance time after
substep. An AMOC is required for any
the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
deviations to RC steps, including substeps AGENCY: Federal Aviation
and identified figures. Administration (FAA), DOT.
Aviation Partners Boeing Service Bulletin
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be ACTION: Final rule.
AP767–57–014, Revision 1, dated April 12,
deviated from using accepted methods in
2017, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the accordance with the operator’s maintenance
initial issue date of this service bulletin,’’ this SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
or inspection program without obtaining airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
AD requires compliance within the specified approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
compliance time after the effective date of including substeps and identified figures, can
The Boeing Company Model 767–200
this AD. still be done as specified, and the airplane and –300 series airplanes. This AD was
(3) For Condition 1 and Condition 2 can be put back in an airworthy condition. prompted by a report of two cracks at
airplanes: Where paragraph 1.E., a certain frame inner chord. This AD
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Aviation Partners Boeing (l) Related Information
requires a detailed inspection for any
Service Bulletin AP767–57–014, Revision 1, For more information about this AD,
dated April 12, 2017, specifies a compliance
material review board (MRB) filler
contact Allen Rauschendorfer, Aerospace installed in the area from the frame web
time for accomplishing the Part 3 HFEC Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle
inspection of 18 months ‘‘after the initial ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
to the stub-beam fitting at certain
issue date of this service bulletin,’’ the Moines, WA; phone and fax: 206–231–3528; stations to determine if the filler extends
required compliance time is 6,000 flight email: allen.rauschendorfer@faa.gov. above the frame-to-stub-beam joint, and
cycles or 18,000 flight hours, whichever applicable on-condition actions. We are
occurs first, after doing the Part 2 repair. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
(4) For airplanes on which a stringer L–9.5 (1) The Director of the Federal Register condition on these products.
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replacement was accomplished per Part 11 of approved the incorporation by reference
DATES: This AD is effective July 10,
Aviation Partners Boeing Service Bulletin (IBR) of the service information listed in this
AP767–57–010, Revision 11, dated April 3, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 2018.
2017: Where Aviation Partners Boeing part 51. The Director of the Federal Register
Service Bulletin AP767–57–010, Revision 11, (2) You must use this service information approved the incorporation by reference
dated April 3, 2017, specifies repeating the as applicable to do the actions required by of a certain publication listed in this AD
post-repair HFEC inspection ‘‘in Part 9,’’ this this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. as of July 10, 2018.
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Detailed Inspection .......................................................................................... 20 work-hours $0 $1,700 $86,700
× $85 per hour
= $1,700
We estimate the following costs to do determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary on-condition actions that might need these on-condition actions:
would be required. We have no way of
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION INSPECTIONS
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 per inspection cycle .................................................................. $0 $255 per inspection cycle.
We have received no definitive data substantial direct effect on the States, on (a) Effective Date
that would enable us to provide cost the relationship between the national This AD is effective July 10, 2018.
estimates for the on-condition repairs government and the States, or on the
(b) Affected ADs
specified in this AD. distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various None.
Authority for This Rulemaking
levels of government. (c) Applicability
Title 49 of the United States Code For the reasons discussed above, I (1) This AD applies to The Boeing
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue certify that this AD: Company Model 767–200 and –300 series
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory airplanes, as identified in Boeing Alert
section 106, describes the authority of action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Requirements Bulletin 767–53A0278 RB,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: dated June 30, 2017, certificated in any
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
Aviation Programs, describes in more category.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
detail the scope of the Agency’s (2) Installation of Supplemental Type
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
authority. Certificate (STC) ST01920SE (http://
We are issuing this rulemaking under (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_
the authority described in Subtitle VII, in Alaska, and Library/rgstc.nsf/0/59027F43B9A7486E86257
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (4) Will not have a significant B1D006591EE?OpenDocument&Highlight=
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that economic impact, positive or negative, st01920se) does not affect the ability to
section, Congress charges the FAA with on a substantial number of small entities accomplish the actions required by this AD.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in under the criteria of the Regulatory Therefore, for airplanes on which STC
Flexibility Act. ST01920SE is installed, a ‘‘change in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
product’’ alternative method of compliance
for practices, methods, and procedures List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to
the Administrator finds necessary for comply with the requirements of 14 CFR
safety in air commerce. This regulation Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
39.17.
is within the scope of that authority safety, Incorporation by reference,
because it addresses an unsafe condition Safety. (d) Subject
that is likely to exist or develop on Adoption of the Amendment Air Transport Association (ATA) of
products identified in this rulemaking America Code 53, Fuselage.
action. Accordingly, under the authority
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD is issued in accordance with delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as This AD was prompted by a report of a
authority delegated by the Executive crack on the transition radius of the station
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, follows:
(STA) 883.5 frame inner chord and an
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. additional crack indication at a fastener hole
In accordance with that order, issuance PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES in the frame inner chord common to a
of ADs is normally a function of the material review board (MRB) filler that
Compliance and Airworthiness extended above the frame-to-stub-beam joint.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Division, but during this transition We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
continues to read as follows:
period, the Executive Director has cracking of the frame inner chord, which
delegated the authority to issue ADs Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. could result in the inability of one or more
applicable to transport category overwing stub frames between STA 808 and
§ 39.13 [Amended] STA 933, each a principal structural element,
airplanes and associated appliances to
the Director of the System Oversight ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding to sustain limit loads; this condition could
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the following new airworthiness adversely affect the structural integrity of the
Division. airplane.
directive (AD):
Regulatory Findings (f) Compliance
2018–11–08 The Boeing Company:
This AD will not have federalism Amendment 39–19296; Docket No. Comply with this AD within the
implications under Executive Order FAA–2017–1099; Product Identifier compliance times specified, unless already
13132. This AD will not have a 2017–NM–093–AD. done.
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(g) Required Actions (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Except as required by paragraph (h) of this level of safety may be used for any repair,
AD: At the applicable times specified in the modification, or alteration required by this Federal Aviation Administration
‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Requirements Bulletin 767–53A0278 RB, Commercial Airplanes Organization 14 CFR Part 39
dated June 30, 2017, do all applicable actions Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
identified in, and in accordance with, the [Docket No. FAA–2017–0779; Product
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Identifier 2017–NM–040–AD; Amendment
Branch, to make those findings. To be 39–19301; AD 2018–11–13]
Requirements Bulletin 767–53A0278 RB,
approved, the repair method, modification
dated June 30, 2017. RIN 2120–AA64
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
Guidance for accomplishing the actions the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD. Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
required by this AD can be found in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0278, dated Company Airplanes
(j) Related Information
June 30, 2017, which is referred to in Boeing AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Alert Requirements Bulletin 767–53A0278 For more information about this AD,
Administration (FAA), DOT.
RB, dated June 30, 2017. contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, ACTION: Final rule.
(h) Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications 2200 S. 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
phone and fax: 206–231–3524; email:
(1) For purposes of determining airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
wayne.lockett@faa.gov.
compliance with the requirements of this AD: The Boeing Company Model 787–8
Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin (k) Material Incorporated by Reference airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
767–53A0278 RB, dated June 30, 2017, uses report of possible degraded bond-line
the phrase ‘‘the original issue date of (1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference performance of co-bonded upper wing
Requirements Bulletin 767–53A0278 RB,’’
this AD requires using ‘‘the effective date of (IBR) of the service information listed in this stringer-to-skin joints. This AD requires
this AD.’’ paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR repetitive inspections of certain upper
(2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements part 51. wing stringers for any disbond and
Bulletin 767–53A0278 RB, dated June 30, (2) You must use this service information corrective actions, if necessary; and a
2017, specifies contacting Boeing, this AD as applicable to do the actions required by terminating preventive modification of
requires repair using a method approved in this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. installing disbond arrestment (DBA)
accordance with the procedures specified in (i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin fasteners. This AD also requires revising
paragraph (i) of this AD. the inspection or maintenance program
767–53A0278 RB, dated June 30, 2017.
(3) For airplanes identified as Group 1,
(ii) Reserved. to incorporate an airworthiness
Configuration 1, in Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 767–53A0278 RB, (3) For service information identified in limitation. We are issuing this AD to
dated June 30, 2017, that have been modified this AD, contact Boeing Commercial address the unsafe condition on these
to a freighter configuration: The actions Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data products.
specified in Boeing Alert Requirements Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., DATES: This AD is effective July 10,
Bulletin 767–53A0278 RB, dated June 30, MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
2018.
2017, for Group 1, Configuration 2, must be telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
done instead of the actions for Group 1,
The Director of the Federal Register
www.myboeingfleet.com.
Configuration 1, except as required by approved the incorporation by reference
(4) You may view this service information
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. of certain publications listed in this AD
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
(4) For airplanes identified as Group 2, as of July 10, 2018.
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
Configuration 1, in Boeing Alert ADDRESSES: For service information
information on the availability of this
Requirements Bulletin 767–53A0278 RB, identified in this final rule, contact
dated June 30, 2017, that have been modified material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this service information Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
to a freighter configuration: The actions
that is incorporated by reference at the Attention: Contractual & Data Services
specified in Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 767–53A0278 RB, dated June 30, National Archives and Records (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
2017, for Group 2, Configuration 2, must be Administration (NARA). For information on 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
done instead of the actions for Group 2, the availability of this material at NARA, call telephone: 562–797–1717; internet:
Configuration 1, except as required by 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- may view this service information at the
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance locations.html. FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
(AMOCs) South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May
information on the availability of this
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, 18, 2018.
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Michael Kaszycki, It is also available on the internet at
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with Acting Director, System Oversight Division, http://www.regulations.gov by searching
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Aircraft Certification Service. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
principal inspector or local Flight Standards [FR Doc. 2018–11427 Filed 6–4–18; 8:45 am] 0779.
District Office, as appropriate. If sending BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
information directly to the manager of the Examining the AD Docket
certification office, send it to the attention of You may examine the AD docket on
the person identified in paragraph (j) of this the internet at http://
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 0779; or in person at Docket Operations
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
of the local flight standards district office/ through Friday, except Federal holidays.
certificate holding district office. The AD docket contains this final rule,
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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 July 10, 2018. | |
| Contact | Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 S. 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3524; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 25891 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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