83 FR 31507 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 130 (July 6, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 130 (July 6, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-14397 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 130 (Friday, July 6, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 31507-31509] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-14397] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0580; Product Identifier 2018-NM-025-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that the primary latch securing the passenger service unit (PSU) to the airplane structure is not adequate for the higher loads experienced during survivable accidents. This proposed AD would require installing lanyard assemblies on the PSU and, for certain airplanes, on the life vest panel. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 20, 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 NPRM, 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 referenced 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-2018-0580. 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- 0580; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3566; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0580; Product Identifier 2018-NM-025-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 proposed AD. Discussion We have received a report indicating that the primary latch securing the PSU to the airplane structure is not adequate for the higher loads experienced during survivable accidents. In addition, there is no secondary means of retention (lanyards) for the PSU to the airplane structure. This condition, if not corrected, could result in the PSU becoming detached and falling into the cabin, which could lead to passenger injuries and impede egress during an evacuation. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1728, dated October 10, 2016. The service information describes procedures for installing lanyard assemblies on the PSU and life vest panels. We reviewed Boeing Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1758 RB, dated November 8, 2017. The service information describes procedures for installing lanyard assemblies on the PSU. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models in different configurations. 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 proposing 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. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishment of the actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1728, dated October 10, 2016, described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. This proposed AD would also require accomplishment of the actions identified in the Boeing Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1758 RB, dated November 8, 2017, described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for [[Page 31508]] and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0580. Explanation of Requirements Bulletin The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the Airworthiness Directives Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (AD ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement is a process for annotating which steps in the service information are ``required for compliance'' (RC) with an AD. Boeing has implemented this RC concept into Boeing service bulletins. In an effort to further improve the quality of ADs and AD-related Boeing service information, a joint process improvement initiative was worked between the FAA and Boeing. The initiative resulted in the development of a new process in which the service information more clearly identifies the actions needed to address the unsafe condition in the ``Accomplishment Instructions.'' The new process results in a Boeing Requirements Bulletin, which contains only the actions needed to address the unsafe condition (i.e., only the RC actions). Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 227 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation of lanyard 76 work-hour x $85 Up to $11,000..... Up to $17,460..... Up to $3,963,420. assemblies. per hour = $6,460. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 proposed 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 determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2018-0580; Product Identifier 2018-NM-025-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 20, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and - 500 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in the service information specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1728, dated October 10, 2016. (2) Boeing Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1758 RB, dated November 8, 2017. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ furnishings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the primary latch securing the passenger service unit (PSU) to the airplane structure is not adequate for the higher loads experienced during survivable accidents. We are issuing this AD to address the PSU becoming detached and falling into the cabin, which could lead to passenger injuries and impede egress during an evacuation. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) For airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25- 1728, dated October 10, 2016: Except as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1728, dated October 10, 2016, do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1728, dated October 10, 2016. (2) For airplanes identified in Boeing Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1758 RB, dated November 8, 2017: Except as required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Requirements Bulletin 737-25- 1758 RB, dated November 8, 2017, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, [[Page 31509]] the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Requirements Bulletin 737- 25-1758 RB, dated November 8, 2017. Note 1 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: Guidance for accomplishing the actions required by this AD can be found in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1758, dated November 8, 2017, which is referred to in Boeing Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1758 RB, dated November 8, 2017. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1728, dated October 10, 2016, uses the phrase ``the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this AD.'' (2) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where Boeing Requirements Bulletin 737-25-1758 RB, dated November 8, 2017, uses the phrase ``the original issue date of the Requirements Bulletin (RB),'' this AD requires using ``the effective date 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)(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, FAA, 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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Scott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3566; email: [email protected]. (2) 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. You may view this referenced 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. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June 21, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-14397 Filed 7-5-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
survivable accidents. In addition, there
service information at the FAA, Transport Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster is no secondary means of retention
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des (lanyards) for the PSU to the airplane
Moines, WA. For information on the Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; structure. This condition, if not
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195. internet https:// corrected, could result in the PSU
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view becoming detached and falling into the
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June cabin, which could lead to passenger
12, 2018. this referenced service information at
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, injuries and impede egress during an
Michael Kaszycki, evacuation.
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA.
Aircraft Certification Service. For information on the availability of Related Service Information Under 1
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this material at the FAA, call 206–231– CFR Part 51
3195. It is also available on the internet
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at http://www.regulations.gov by We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin
searching for and locating Docket No. 737–25–1728, dated October 10, 2016.
FAA–2018–0580. The service information describes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION procedures for installing lanyard
Examining the AD Docket assemblies on the PSU and life vest
Federal Aviation Administration panels.
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at http:// We reviewed Boeing Requirements
14 CFR Part 39 Bulletin 737–25–1758 RB, dated
www.regulations.gov by searching for
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0580; Product and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– November 8, 2017. The service
Identifier 2018–NM–025–AD] 0580; or in person at the Docket information describes procedures for
RIN 2120–AA64 Management Facility between 9 a.m. installing lanyard assemblies on the
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, PSU.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing except Federal holidays. The AD docket These documents are distinct since
Company Airplanes contains this NPRM, the regulatory they apply to different airplane models
evaluation, any comments received, and in different configurations.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation other information. The street address for This service information is reasonably
Administration (FAA), DOT. the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– available because the interested parties
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. have access to it through their normal
(NPRM). Comments will be available in the AD course of business or by the means
docket shortly after receipt. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FAA’s Determination
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 737–300, Scott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Safety and Environmental Systems We are proposing this AD because we
–400, and –500 series airplanes. This evaluated all the relevant information
Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200
proposed AD was prompted by a report and determined the unsafe condition
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
indicating that the primary latch described previously is likely to exist or
phone and fax: 206–231–3566; email:
securing the passenger service unit develop in other products of the same
Michael.S.Craig@faa.gov.
(PSU) to the airplane structure is not type design.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
adequate for the higher loads
experienced during survivable Comments Invited Proposed AD Requirements
accidents. This proposed AD would We invite you to send any written This proposed AD would require
require installing lanyard assemblies on relevant data, views, or arguments about accomplishment of the actions
the PSU and, for certain airplanes, on this proposal. Send your comments to identified as ‘‘RC’’ (required for
the life vest panel. We are proposing an address listed under the ADDRESSES compliance) in the Accomplishment
this AD to address the unsafe condition section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin
on these products. 2018–0580; Product Identifier 2018– 737–25–1728, dated October 10, 2016,
DATES: We must receive comments on NM–025–AD’’ at the beginning of your described previously, except for any
this proposed AD by August 20, 2018. comments. We specifically invite differences identified as exceptions in
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory, the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy This proposed AD would also require
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this NPRM. We will consider accomplishment of the actions
methods: all comments received by the closing identified in the Boeing Requirements
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to date and may amend this NPRM Bulletin 737–25–1758 RB, dated
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the because of those comments. November 8, 2017, described
instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we previously, except for any differences
• Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http:// identified as exceptions in the
• Mail: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any regulatory text of this proposed AD.
Transportation, Docket Operations, personal information you provide. We For information on the procedures
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, will also post a report summarizing each and compliance times, see this service
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey substantive verbal contact we receive information at http://
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. about this proposed AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– an AD. Boeing has implemented this RC Instructions.’’ The new process results
0580. concept into Boeing service bulletins. in a Boeing Requirements Bulletin,
In an effort to further improve the which contains only the actions needed
Explanation of Requirements Bulletin quality of ADs and AD-related Boeing to address the unsafe condition (i.e.,
The FAA worked in conjunction with service information, a joint process only the RC actions).
industry, under the Airworthiness improvement initiative was worked
Directives Implementation Aviation between the FAA and Boeing. The Costs of Compliance
Rulemaking Committee (AD ARC), to initiative resulted in the development of
enhance the AD system. One a new process in which the service We estimate that this proposed AD
enhancement is a process for annotating information more clearly identifies the affects 227 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
which steps in the service information actions needed to address the unsafe estimate the following costs to comply
are ‘‘required for compliance’’ (RC) with condition in the ‘‘Accomplishment with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Installation of lanyard assemblies .... 76 work-hour × $85 per hour = Up to $11,000 ..... Up to $17,460 ..... Up to $3,963,420.
$6,460.
Authority for This Rulemaking responsibilities among the various (c) Applicability
levels of government. This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Title 49 of the United States Code For the reasons discussed above, I Model 737–300, –400, and –500 series
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue certify this proposed regulation: airplanes, certificated in any category, as
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory identified in the service information
section 106, describes the authority of action’’ under Executive Order 12866, specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under this AD.
Aviation Programs, describes in more the DOT Regulatory Policies and (1) Boeing Service Bulletin 737–25–1728,
detail the scope of the Agency’s dated October 10, 2016.
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (2) Boeing Requirements Bulletin 737–25–
authority. 1979), 1758 RB, dated November 8, 2017.
We are issuing this rulemaking under (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
the authority described in Subtitle VII, in Alaska, and (d) Subject
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (4) Will not have a significant Air Transport Association (ATA) of
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that economic impact, positive or negative, America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
section, Congress charges the FAA with on a substantial number of small entities (e) Unsafe Condition
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD was prompted by a report
air commerce by prescribing regulations Flexibility Act. indicating that the primary latch securing the
for practices, methods, and procedures passenger service unit (PSU) to the airplane
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
the Administrator finds necessary for structure is not adequate for the higher loads
safety in air commerce. This regulation Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation experienced during survivable accidents. We
is within the scope of that authority safety, Incorporation by reference, are issuing this AD to address the PSU
because it addresses an unsafe condition Safety. becoming detached and falling into the cabin,
which could lead to passenger injuries and
that is likely to exist or develop on The Proposed Amendment impede egress during an evacuation.
products identified in this rulemaking
action. Accordingly, under the authority (f) Compliance
delegated to me by the Administrator, Comply with this AD within the
This proposed AD is issued in
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part compliance times specified, unless already
accordance with authority delegated by
39 as follows: done.
the Executive Director, Aircraft
Certification Service, as authorized by PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (g) Required Actions
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance DIRECTIVES (1) For airplanes identified in Boeing
with that order, issuance of ADs is Service Bulletin 737–25–1728, dated October
normally a function of the Compliance ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 10, 2016: Except as required by paragraph
and Airworthiness Division, but during continues to read as follows: (h)(1) of this AD, at the applicable times
this transition period, the Executive specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Boeing Service Bulletin 737–25–1728, dated
Director has delegated the authority to
§ 39.13 [Amended] October 10, 2016, do all applicable actions
issue ADs applicable to transport identified as ‘‘RC’’ (required for compliance)
category airplanes to the Director of the ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding in, and in accordance with, the
System Oversight Division. the following new airworthiness Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
directive (AD): Service Bulletin 737–25–1728, dated October
Regulatory Findings
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– 10, 2016.
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We determined that this proposed AD 2018–0580; Product Identifier 2018– (2) For airplanes identified in Boeing
would not have federalism implications NM–025–AD. Requirements Bulletin 737–25–1758 RB,
under Executive Order 13132. This dated November 8, 2017: Except as required
(a) Comments Due Date by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, at the
proposed AD would not have a applicable times specified in the
We must receive comments by August 20,
substantial direct effect on the States, on 2018. ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing
the relationship between the national Requirements Bulletin 737–25–1758 RB,
Government and the States, or on the (b) Affected ADs dated November 8, 2017, do all applicable
distribution of power and None. actions identified in, and in accordance with,
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the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing or inspection program without obtaining 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Requirements Bulletin 737–25–1758 RB, approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, methods:
dated November 8, 2017. including substeps and identified figures, can • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
still be done as specified, and the airplane
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: can be put back in an airworthy condition.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Guidance for accomplishing the actions instructions for submitting comments.
required by this AD can be found in Boeing (j) Related Information • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Service Bulletin 737–25–1758, dated (1) For more information about this AD, • Mail: U.S. Department of
November 8, 2017, which is referred to in contact Scott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, Transportation, Docket Operations,
Boeing Requirements Bulletin 737–25–1758 Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
RB, dated November 8, 2017. Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
phone and fax: 206–231–3566; email:
(h) Exceptions to Service Information
Michael.S.Craig@faa.gov. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
Specifications address above between 9 a.m. and 5
(2) For service information identified in
(1) For purposes of determining this AD, contact Boeing Commercial p.m., Monday through Friday, except
compliance with the requirements of this AD: Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Federal holidays.
Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737–25–1728, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., For service information identified in
dated October 10, 2016, uses the phrase ‘‘the MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
original issue date of this service bulletin,’’ telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
this AD requires using ‘‘the effective date of
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
this AD.’’ Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
referenced service information at the FAA,
(2) For purposes of determining Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
compliance with the requirements of this AD: 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
Where Boeing Requirements Bulletin 737– on the availability of this material at the internet https://www.myboeingfleet.
25–1758 RB, dated November 8, 2017, uses FAA, call 206–231–3195. com. You may view this referenced
the phrase ‘‘the original issue date of the service information at the FAA,
Requirements Bulletin (RB),’’ this AD Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June
21, 2018. Transport Standards Branch, 2200
requires using ‘‘the effective date of this AD.’’
Michael Kaszycki, South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, information on the availability of this
(AMOCs) material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Aircraft Certification Service.
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, [FR Doc. 2018–14397 Filed 7–5–18; 8:45 am]
It is also available on the internet at
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for this AD, if requested using the procedures BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 0581.
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the AD docket on
certification office, send it to the attention of the internet at http://
the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0581; Product 0581; or in person at the Docket
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Identifier 2018–NM–029–AD]
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, RIN 2120–AA64 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
of the local flight standards district office/ Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
certificate holding district office. contains this NPRM, the regulatory
Company Airplanes evaluation, any comments received, and
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair, AGENCY: Federal Aviation other information. The street address for
modification, or alteration required by this Administration (FAA), DOT. the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
AD if it is approved by the Boeing 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Commercial Airplanes Organization Comments will be available in the AD
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has (NPRM).
docket shortly after receipt.
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
approved, the repair method, modification airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Allison Buss, Aerospace Engineer,
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet The Boeing Company Model 777–200, Cabin Safety and Environmental
the certification basis of the airplane, and the –200LR, –300, and –300ER series Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
approval must specifically refer to this AD. airplanes. This proposed AD was Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
(4) For service information that contains prompted by a report that showed a Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–
steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions non-compliance exists on some in- 231–3564; email: Allison.buss@faa.gov.
of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD service galley attendant seat fitting
apply. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
installations. The non-compliance could
result in flight attendant seats failing in Comments Invited
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to a high-G crash. This proposed AD We invite you to send any written
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is would require modifications for galley relevant data, views, or arguments about
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC mounted seat fittings. We are proposing this proposal. Send your comments to
requirement is removed from that step or this AD to address the unsafe condition an address listed under the ADDRESSES
substep. An AMOC is required for any on these products.
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
DATES: We must receive comments on 2018–0581; Product Identifier 2018–
and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be this proposed AD by August 20, 2018. NM–029–AD’’ at the beginning of your
deviated from using accepted methods in ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments. We specifically invite
accordance with the operator’s maintenance using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 20, 2018. | |
| Contact | Scott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3566; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 31507 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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