83 FR 40710 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 159 (August 16, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 159 (August 16, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-17621 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 159 (Thursday, August 16, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 40710-40713] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-17621] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0711; Product Identifier 2018-NM-062-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 an airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 757-200 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded movement of the captain's and first officer's seats. This proposed AD would require, for the captain's and first officer's seats, repetitive horizontal actuator identifications, repetitive checks of the horizontal movement system (HMS), a detailed inspection of the HMS, as applicable, and applicable on-condition actions. This proposed AD would also require a general visual inspection to determine seat part numbers of the captain's and first officer's seats, a cable adjustment check on seats with certain seat part numbers, and applicable on-condition actions. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 1, 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-2018-0711. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0711; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this 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: Myra Kuck, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5316; fax: 562-627-5210; 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-2018-0711; Product Identifier 2018- [[Page 40711]] NM-062-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 received reports indicating uncommanded movement of the captain's and first officer's seats. In one instance, a Boeing Model 777 airplane operator reported that the captain's seat could not be locked in position after the horizontal position of the seat was adjusted in flight. The seat became unlocked from the track and moved freely forward and aft, and the first officer assumed the controls for approach and landing. An inspection found the horizontal actuator output shaft on the seat had broken, resulting in an inability to prevent forward and aft seat movement or lock the seat in position. A broken horizontal actuator output shaft may be the result of high loads beyond the design limits, a stalled motor due to high mechanical resistance during operation of the seat, or foreign object debris in the seat tracks. Because Boeing Model 757 airplanes use the same seats in the flight deck, we are proposing this AD to prevent uncommanded movement of the captain's and first officer's seats, which could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane. We plan similar actions for other Boeing airplanes using the same seats in the flight deck. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018. This service information describes procedures for repetitive horizontal actuator identifications, repetitive checks of the HMS, a detailed inspection of the HMS, as applicable, and applicable on-condition actions. On-condition actions include an overhaul of the HMS and checks of the HMS. We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 1, dated July 2, 2018. This service information describes procedures for a general visual inspection to determine the seat part numbers on the captain's and first officer's seats, and, for seats with certain part numbers, a manual override cable adjustment check of the captain's and first officer's seats, and applicable on-condition actions. On-condition actions include moving the adjustment nut, tightening the lock nut, and readjusting the control lever. 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 Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018, and Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 1, dated July 2, 2018, described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD, and except as explained under ``Differences Between Proposed AD and Service Information'' in this NPRM. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0711. Differences Between Proposed AD and Service Information Although Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 1, dated July 2, 2018, recommends accomplishing the actions ``within 72 months,'' we have determined that this compliance time will not ensure that the identified unsafe condition is addressed in a timely manner. In developing an appropriate compliance time for this AD, we considered the manufacturer's recommendation, as well as the degree of urgency associated with addressing the subject unsafe condition, the average utilization of the affected fleet, and the time necessary to perform the modifications. In light of all of these factors, we find a compliance time of 36 months for completing the required actions is warranted, in that it represents an appropriate interval of time for affected airplanes to continue to operate without compromising safety. This difference has been coordinated with Boeing. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 17 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Identification/Check................ Up to 11 work-hours x Up to $4,820........... Up to $5,755 per Up to $97,835 per identification/check $85 per hour = $935 identification/check cycle. per identification/ cycle. check cycle. Inspection.......................... Up to 1 work-hour x $85 $0..................... Up to $85............. Up to $1,445. per hour = $85. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. Certain configurations of captain's and first officer's seats may require special tooling to align the seats. Special tooling for one set of captain's and first officer's seats will cost $22,000, and a certain other set will cost $23,000. If an operator owns both combinations of seats, the special tooling will cost up to $45,000 per operator. 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 [[Page 40712]] 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-2018-0711; Product Identifier 2018-NM-062-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 1, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 757-200 series airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ furnishings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded movement of the captain's and first officer's seats. We are issuing this AD to address the uncommanded movement of the captain's or first officer's seat, which could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Identification, Check, Inspection, On-Condition Actions (Includes Overhaul of Horizontal Movement System) and Repetitive Actions For airplanes identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018: Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018, do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25- 0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018. (h) Exceptions To Service Information Specifications For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25- 0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018, uses the phrase ``the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this AD.'' (i) Seat Inspection, Adjustment Check for Certain Seats, and On- Condition Actions For airplanes identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 1, dated July 2, 2018: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do all applicable actions identified as RC in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 1, dated July 2, 2018. A review of the airplane maintenance records may be used for the seat inspection if the part number can be conclusively determined from that review. (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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(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. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Myra Kuck, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5316; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. [[Page 40713]] (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 August 7, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-17621 Filed 8-15-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(f) Compliance (2) For more information about this AD, ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Comply with this AD within the contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace using the procedures found in 14 CFR
compliance times specified, unless already Engineer, International Section, Transport 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
done. Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
methods:
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
(g) Required Action fax 206–231–3218. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Within 72 months since the date of (3) For service information identified in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
issuance of the original airworthiness this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness instructions for submitting comments.
certificate or the date of issuance of the Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine • Fax: 202–493–2251.
original export certificate of airworthiness, No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; • Mail: U.S. Department of
apply additional overcoat sealant and elastic telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
varnish to the fastener heads and the anchor 93 45 80; email continued- 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
nuts of the balancer fitting at FR 103, in airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; internet W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
accordance with the Accomplishment http://www.airbus.com. You may view this
Washington, DC 20590.
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350– service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
53–P024, dated April 3, 2018.
Moines, WA. For information on the address above between 9 a.m. and 5
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions availability of this material at the FAA, call p.m., Monday through Friday, except
The following provisions also apply to this 206–231–3195. Federal holidays.
AD: For service information identified in
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
August 9, 2018.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Michael Kaszycki,
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
AD, if requested using the procedures found Aircraft Certification Service. Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
[FR Doc. 2018–17646 Filed 8–15–18; 8:45 am]
39.19, send your request to your principal internet https://
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inspector or local Flight Standards District www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
Office, as appropriate. If sending information this referenced service information at
directly to the International Section, send it the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
to the attention of the person identified in DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA.
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may For information on the availability of
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Federal Aviation Administration
this material at the FAA, call 206–231–
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 14 CFR Part 39 3195. It is also available on the internet
principal inspector, or lacking a principal at http://www.regulations.gov by
inspector, the manager of the local flight [Docket No. FAA–2018–0711; Product searching for and locating Docket No.
standards district office/certificate holding Identifier 2018–NM–062–AD] FAA–2018–0711.
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective You may examine the AD docket on
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing the internet at http://
be accomplished using a method approved Company Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for
by the Manager, International Section,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Administration (FAA), DOT. 0711; or in person at the Docket
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, (NPRM). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
the approval must include the DOA- except Federal holidays. The AD docket
authorized signature. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt an contains this NPRM, the regulatory
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any airworthiness directive (AD) for all The evaluation, any comments received, and
service information contains procedures or Boeing Company Model 757–200 series other information. The street address for
tests that are identified as RC, those the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
airplanes. This proposed AD was
procedures and tests must be done to comply
prompted by reports of uncommanded 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those movement of the captain’s and first Comments will be available in the AD
procedures and tests that are not identified officer’s seats. This proposed AD would docket shortly after receipt.
as RC may be deviated from using accepted require, for the captain’s and first FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
methods in accordance with the operator’s officer’s seats, repetitive horizontal Myra Kuck, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
maintenance or inspection program without actuator identifications, repetitive Safety and Environmental Systems
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided checks of the horizontal movement Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
the procedures and tests identified as RC can system (HMS), a detailed inspection of 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood,
be done and the airplane can be put back in
the HMS, as applicable, and applicable CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5316;
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as on-condition actions. This proposed AD fax: 562–627–5210; email: Myra.J.Kuck@
RC require approval of an AMOC. would also require a general visual faa.gov.
inspection to determine seat part SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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(i) Related Information numbers of the captain’s and first
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing officer’s seats, a cable adjustment check Comments Invited
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA on seats with certain seat part numbers, We invite you to send any written
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0123, dated and applicable on-condition actions. We
June 4, 2018, for related information. This relevant data, views, or arguments about
are proposing this AD to address the this proposal. Send your comments to
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by unsafe condition on these products. an address listed under the ADDRESSES
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– DATES: We must receive comments on section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2018–0758. this proposed AD by October 1, 2018. 2018–0711; Product Identifier 2018–
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detail the scope of the Agency’s PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (i) Seat Inspection, Adjustment Check for
authority. DIRECTIVES Certain Seats, and On-Condition Actions
We are issuing this rulemaking under For airplanes identified in Boeing Special
the authority described in Subtitle VII, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Attention Service Bulletin 757–25–0309,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Revision 1, dated July 2, 2018: Within 36
continues to read as follows: months after the effective date of this AD, do
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. all applicable actions identified as RC in, and
section, Congress charges the FAA with in accordance with, the Accomplishment
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in § 39.13 [Amended] Instructions of Boeing Special Attention
air commerce by prescribing regulations Service Bulletin 757–25–0309, Revision 1,
for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding dated July 2, 2018. A review of the airplane
the Administrator finds necessary for the following new airworthiness maintenance records may be used for the seat
safety in air commerce. This regulation directive (AD): inspection if the part number can be
is within the scope of that authority The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– conclusively determined from that review.
because it addresses an unsafe condition 2018–0711; Product Identifier 2018– (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
that is likely to exist or develop on NM–062–AD. (AMOCs)
products identified in this rulemaking (a) Comments Due Date (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
action. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
We must receive comments by October 1,
This proposed AD is issued in for this AD, if requested using the procedures
2018. found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
accordance with authority delegated by
the Executive Director, Aircraft (b) Affected ADs 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
Certification Service, as authorized by principal inspector or local Flight Standards
None. District Office, as appropriate. If sending
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance information directly to the manager of the
with that order, issuance of ADs is (c) Applicability
certification office, send it to the attention of
normally a function of the Compliance This AD applies to all The Boeing the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of
and Airworthiness Division, but during Company Model 757–200 series airplanes, this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-
this transition period, the Executive certificated in any category. ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
Director has delegated the authority to (d) Subject (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
issue ADs applicable to transport notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
category airplanes to the Director of the America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. of the local flight standards district office/
System Oversight Division. certificate holding district office.
(e) Unsafe Condition
Regulatory Findings (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
This AD was prompted by reports of level of safety may be used for any repair,
We determined that this proposed AD uncommanded movement of the captain’s modification, or alteration required by this
would not have federalism implications and first officer’s seats. We are issuing this AD if it is approved by the Boeing
under Executive Order 13132. This AD to address the uncommanded movement Commercial Airplanes Organization
proposed AD would not have a of the captain’s or first officer’s seat, which Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
substantial direct effect on the States, on could lead to reduced controllability of the been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
the relationship between the national airplane. ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification
Government and the States, or on the (f) Compliance deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
distribution of power and Comply with this AD within the the certification basis of the airplane, and the
responsibilities among the various compliance times specified, unless already approval must specifically refer to this AD.
levels of government. done. (4) For service information that contains
For the reasons discussed above, I steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions
certify this proposed regulation: (g) Identification, Check, Inspection, On- of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD
Condition Actions (Includes Overhaul of apply.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Horizontal Movement System) and
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
Repetitive Actions substeps under an RC step and any figures
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under identified in an RC step, must be done to
For airplanes identified in Boeing Special
the DOT Regulatory Policies and Attention Service Bulletin 757–25–0308, comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018: Except as labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
1979), required by paragraph (h) of this AD, at the requirement is removed from that step or
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., substep. An AMOC is required for any
in Alaska, and ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Special Attention deviations to RC steps, including substeps
(4) Will not have a significant Service Bulletin 757–25–0308, Revision 1, and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
economic impact, positive or negative, dated June 7, 2018, do all applicable actions
deviated from using accepted methods in
on a substantial number of small entities identified as ‘‘RC’’ (required for compliance)
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
under the criteria of the Regulatory in, and in accordance with, the
or inspection program without obtaining
Flexibility Act. Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–25– including substeps and identified figures, can
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018. still be done as specified, and the airplane
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation can be put back in an airworthy condition.
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(h) Exceptions To Service Information
safety, Incorporation by reference, Specifications (k) Related Information
Safety. For purposes of determining compliance (1) For more information about this AD,
The Proposed Amendment with the requirements of this AD: Where contact Myra Kuck, Aerospace Engineer,
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
Accordingly, under the authority 757–25–0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018, Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
delegated to me by the Administrator, uses the phrase ‘‘the original issue date of 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires using 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5316; fax: 562–
39 as follows: ‘‘the effective date of this AD.’’ 627–5210; email: Myra.J.Kuck@faa.gov.
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(2) For service information identified in affirmatively further the purposes and Note: To receive consideration as public
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial policies of the Fair Housing Act; create comments, comments must be submitted
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data a process that is focused primarily on through one of the two methods specified
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., accomplishing positive results, rather above. Again, all submissions must refer to
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; the docket number and title of the notice.
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
than on performing analysis of
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this community characteristics; provide for No Facsimile Comments. Facsimile
referenced service information at the FAA, greater local control and innovation; (fax) comments are not acceptable.
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South seek to encourage actions that increase Public Inspection of Comments. All
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information housing choice, including through comments and communications
on the availability of this material at the greater housing supply; and more submitted to HUD will be available for
FAA, call 206–231–3195. efficiently utilize HUD resources. HUD public inspection and copying between
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on is also reviewing comments submitted 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays at the above
August 7, 2018. in response to the withdrawal of the address. Due to security measures at the
Michael Kaszycki, Local Government Assessment Tool and HUD Headquarters building, an advance
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, will consider those comments during appointment to review the public
Aircraft Certification Service. HUD’s consideration of potential comments must be scheduled by calling
[FR Doc. 2018–17621 Filed 8–15–18; 8:45 am] changes to the AFFH regulations. the Regulations Division at (202) 708–
3055 (this is not a toll-free number).
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DATES: Comment Due Date: October 15, Copies of all comments submitted are
2018. available for inspection and
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are downloading at http://
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND invited to submit comments to the www.regulations.gov.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT Office of the General Counsel, Rules FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
24 CFR Parts 5, 91, 92, 570, 574, 576, Docket Clerk, Department of Housing Krista Mills, Deputy Assistant Secretary,
and 903 and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Office of Policy, Legislative Initiatives,
Street SW, Room 10276, Washington, and Outreach, Office Fair Housing and
[Docket No. FR–6123–A–01] DC 20410–0001. Communications Equal Opportunity, Department of
RIN 2529–AA97 should refer to the above docket number Housing and Urban Development, 451
and title and should contain the 7th Street SW, Room 5246, Washington,
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: information specified in the ‘‘Request DC 20410; telephone number 202–402–
Streamlining and Enhancements for Comments’’ section. There are two 6577. Individuals with hearing or
methods for submitting public speech impediments may access this
AGENCY: Office of the Assistant comments.
Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal number via TTY by calling the toll-free
Opportunity, HUD. 1. Submission of Comments by Mail. Federal Relay Service during working
Comments may be submitted by mail to hours at 1–800–877–8339.
ACTION: Advance notice of proposed
the Regulations Division, Office of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
rulemaking.
General Counsel, Department of
SUMMARY: This advance notice of Housing and Urban Development, 451 I. Background
proposed rulemaking (ANPR) invites 7th Street SW, Room 10276, On July 16, 2015, HUD published in
public comment on amendments to Washington, DC 20410–0500. Due to the Federal Register its Affirmatively
HUD’s affirmatively furthering fair security measures at all federal agencies, Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) final
housing (AFFH) regulations. The goal of however, submission of comments by rule.1 The principal AFFH regulations
the regulations is to provide HUD mail often results in delayed delivery. are codified in 24 CFR part 5, subpart
program participants with a specific To ensure timely receipt of comments, A, with other AFFH related regulations
planning approach to assist them in HUD recommends that comments codified in 24 CFR parts 91, 92, 570,
meeting their statutory obligation to submitted by mail be submitted at least 574, 576, and 903. The stated purpose
affirmatively further the purposes and two weeks in advance of the public of the AFFH final rule was to provide
policies of the Fair Housing Act. HUD comment deadline. HUD program participants with a
is committed to its mission of achieving 2. Electronic Submission of revised planning approach to assist
fair housing opportunity for all, Comments. Interested persons may them in meeting their legal obligation to
regardless of race, color, religion, submit comments electronically through affirmatively further the purposes and
national origin, sex, disability, or the Federal eRulemaking Portal at policies of the Fair Housing Act. Since
familial status. However, HUD’s http://www.regulations.gov. HUD issuance of the final rule, however, HUD
experience over the three years since the strongly encourages commenters to has concluded that the current
newly-specified approach was submit comments electronically. regulations are ineffective in helping
promulgated demonstrates that it is not Electronic submission of comments program participants to meet this
fulfilling its purpose to be an efficient allows the commenter maximum time to obligation. The highly prescriptive
means for guiding meaningful action by prepare and submit a comment, ensures regulations give participants inadequate
program participants. Accordingly, HUD timely receipt by HUD and enables HUD autonomy in developing fair housing
has determined that a new approach to make comments immediately goals as suggested by principles of
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
towards AFFH is required. As HUD available to the public. Comments federalism. Additionally, the current
begins the process of developing a submitted electronically through the regulations are ineffective in addressing
proposed rule to amend the existing http://www.regulations.gov website can the lack of adequate housing supply,
AFFH regulations, it is soliciting public be viewed by other commenters and which has particular adverse impact on
comment on changes that will: interested members of the public. protected classes under the Fair
Minimize regulatory burden while more Commenters should follow instructions Housing Act. Finally, evidence from
effectively aiding program participants provided on that site to submit
to plan for fulfilling their obligation to comments electronically. 1 80 FR 42357.
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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 October 1, 2018. | |
| Contact | Myra Kuck, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5316; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 40710 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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