83 FR 44199 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 169 (August 30, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 169 (August 30, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-18658 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 169 (Thursday, August 30, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44199-44202] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-18658] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0272; Product Identifier 2018-NM-005-AD; Amendment 39-19377; AD 2018-17-23] 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 all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during a fleet survey on a retired Model 737 airplane, cracking was found common to the number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web. This AD requires, at certain locations, repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web; and applicable on-condition actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 4, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 4, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You [[Page 44200]] may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0272. 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- 0272; 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: David Truong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5224; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected]. 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 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 16, 2018 (83 FR 16243). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that during a fleet survey on a retired Model 737 airplane, cracking was found common to the number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web. The NPRM proposed to require, at certain locations, repetitive HFEC inspections of the number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web; and applicable on-condition actions. We are issuing this AD to address such cracking common to the number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the windshield assembly. 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. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not affect the actions specified in the NPRM. We agree 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 ST01219SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE 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 Clarify Inspection Location Boeing requested that the language in the ``Related Service Information under 1 CFR part 51'' paragraph be clarified in the proposed AD. Boeing requested that we replace ``repetitive HFEC inspections of the number 3 windshield and of the aft sill web'' with ``repetitive HFEC inspections of the number 3 windshield aft sill web.'' Boeing stated that there is no requirement in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017, to inspect the windshield with an HFEC inspection. Boeing commented that the only HFEC requirement in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737- 53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017, is to accomplish the HFEC inspections of the number 3 windshield aft sill web. We agree with the request to clarify the inspection location, for the reasons provided. We have revised the ``Summary and Related Service Information under 1 CFR part 51'' section, as well as the SUMMARY, of this final rule accordingly. For consistency within this AD and in response to the following Boeing comment, this AD specifies the ``number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web.'' Request To Clarify Location of Cracking Boeing requested that we clarify the unsafe condition in paragraph (e) of the NPRM. Boeing requested that we replace the language ``common to the windshield and aft sill web'' with ``common to the number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web.'' Boeing stated that the cracking in the aft sill web is at the fastener common to the aft sill web and the outer chord of the number 3 windshield assembly and is not actually common to the windshield. We agree with the request, for the reasons provided. We have revised paragraph (e) of this AD, as well as the SUMMARY and the Discussion section of this final rule, accordingly. Request To Clarify Certain Language in the ``Exceptions to Service Information Specifications'' Paragraph Boeing requested that we revise paragraph (i)(2) of the ``Exceptions to Service Information Specifications'' paragraph in the proposed AD. Boeing requested that we replace the language ``specifies contacting Boeing'' with ``specifies contacting Boeing for repair instructions.'' Boeing commented that this addition adds clarity. We agree with the request and have revised this AD to clarify the requirements accordingly. Explanation of Change to Applicability Description The applicability of the proposed AD referred to affected airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017. The effectivity in the service information is identified in terms of line numbers. Since those line numbers include all airplanes of the affected models, we have revised the applicability in this AD as all Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. 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 737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017. The service information describes procedures for repetitive HFEC inspections of the number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web at station 254.6, between stringers S-9 and S-11 on the left- and right-hand sides; and applicable on-condition actions. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties [[Page 44201]] 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 63 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HFEC inspection................. 4 work-hours x $85 $0 $340 per inspection $21,420 per per hour = $340 per cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes 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): 2018-17-23 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19377; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0272; Product Identifier 2018-NM-005-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 4, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, - 200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE 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 indicating that during a fleet survey on a retired Model 737 airplane, cracking was found common to the number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web. We are issuing this AD to address such cracking at this location, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the windshield assembly. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions for Group 1 Airplanes For airplanes identified as Group 1 in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017: Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, do an inspection to correct the unsafe condition, using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (h) Required Actions for Group 2 Airplanes For airplanes identified as Group 2 in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017: Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017. Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: Guidance for accomplishing the actions required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1377, dated December 11, 2017, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017. (i) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017, uses the phrase ``the original issue date of Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this AD.'' (2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017, specifies contacting Boeing for [[Page 44202]] repair instructions, this AD requires repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (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) 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. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact David Truong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5224; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 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 August 17, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-18658 Filed 8-29-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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parent-only pro forma balance sheet as (iii) If the proposal involves an supervisory purposes.1 With the exception of
of the most recent quarter; or acquisition of a going concern: section 4 (Additional Application
(B) If the bank holding company has (A) If the bank holding company has Requirements for Expedited/Waived
consolidated assets of less than $3 Processing), the policy statement applies to
consolidated assets of $3 billion or
savings and loan holding companies as if
billion, a pro forma parent-only balance more, an abbreviated consolidated pro they were bank holding companies.
sheet as of the most recent quarter, and, forma balance sheet for the acquiring
if the redemption is to be debt funded, * * * * *
bank holding company as of the most
one-year income statement and cash recent quarter showing credit and debit By order of the Board of Governors of the
flow projections. adjustments that reflect the proposed Federal Reserve System, April 24, 2018.
* * * * * transaction, consolidated pro forma Ann Misback,
■ 6. In § 225.14, revise paragraph risk-based capital ratios for the Secretary of the Board.
(a)(1)(v) to read as follows: acquiring bank holding company as of Editorial note: This document was
the most recent quarter, a description of received for publication by the Office of the
§ 225.14 Expedited action for certain bank the purchase price and the terms and Federal Register on August 24, 2018.
acquisitions by well-run bank holding sources of funding for the transaction, [FR Doc. 2018–18756 Filed 8–29–18; 8:45 am]
companies. and the total revenue and net income of BILLING CODE 6210–01–P
(a) * * * the company to be acquired;
(1) * * * (B) If the bank holding company has
(v)(A) If the bank holding company consolidated assets of less than $3
has consolidated assets of $3 billion or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
billion, a pro forma parent-only balance
more, an abbreviated consolidated pro sheet as of the most recent quarter Federal Aviation Administration
forma balance sheet as of the most showing credit and debit adjustments
recent quarter showing credit and debit that reflect the proposed transaction, a 14 CFR Part 39
adjustments that reflect the proposed description of the purchase price and
transaction, consolidated pro forma the terms and sources of funding for the [Docket No. FAA–2018–0272; Product
risk-based capital ratios for the Identifier 2018–NM–005–AD; Amendment
transaction and the sources and 39–19377; AD 2018–17–23]
acquiring bank holding company as of schedule for retiring any debt incurred
the most recent quarter, and a in the transaction, and the total assets, RIN 2120–AA64
description of the purchase price and off-balance sheet items, revenue and net
the terms and sources of funding for the income of the company to be acquired; Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
transaction; or or Company Airplanes
(B) If the bank holding company has (C) For each insured depository AGENCY: Federal Aviation
consolidated assets of less than $3 institution whose Tier 1 capital, total Administration (FAA), DOT.
billion, a pro forma parent-only balance capital, total assets or risk-weighted
sheet as of the most recent quarter ACTION: Final rule.
assets change as a result of the
showing credit and debit adjustments transaction, the total risk-weighted SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
that reflect the proposed transaction, assets, total assets, Tier 1 capital and airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
and a description of the purchase price, total capital of the institution on a pro Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200,
the terms and sources of funding for the forma basis; –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
transaction, and the sources and airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
schedule for retiring any debt incurred * * * * *
report indicating that during a fleet
in the transaction; ■ 9. In appendix C, under the header ‘‘1.
survey on a retired Model 737 airplane,
* * * * * Applicability of Policy Statement,’’
cracking was found common to the
revise the first undesignated paragraph
■ 7. In § 225.17(a)(6), revise footnote 6 number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill
to read as follows:
to read as follows: web. This AD requires, at certain
Appendix C to Part 225—Small Bank locations, repetitive high frequency
§ 225.17 Notice procedure for one-bank Holding Company and Savings and eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the
holding company formations.
Loan Holding Company Policy number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill
(a) * * * Statement web; and applicable on-condition
(6) * * * actions. We are issuing this AD to
6 For a banking organization with * * * * *
address the unsafe condition on these
consolidated assets, on a pro forma 1. Applicability of Policy Statement products.
basis, of less than $3 billion (other than
This policy statement applies only to bank DATES: This AD is effective October 4,
a banking organization that will control holding companies with pro forma
a de novo bank), this requirement is 2018.
consolidated assets of less than $3 billion
satisfied if the proposal complies with The Director of the Federal Register
that (i) are not engaged in significant
the Board’s Small Bank Holding nonbanking activities either directly or approved the incorporation by reference
Company and Savings and Loan through a nonbank subsidiary; (ii) do not of a certain publication listed in this AD
Holding Company Policy Statement conduct significant off-balance sheet as of October 4, 2018.
(appendix C of this part). activities (including securitization and asset ADDRESSES: For service information
management or administration) either identified in this final rule, contact
* * * * * directly or through a nonbank subsidiary; Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
■ 8. In § 225.23, revise paragraph and (iii) do not have a material amount of Attention: Contractual & Data Services
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
(a)(1)(iii) to read as follows: debt or equity securities outstanding (other
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
than trust preferred securities) that are
§ 225.23 Expedited action for certain registered with the Securities and Exchange 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
nonbanking proposals by well-run bank Commission. The Board may in its discretion telephone 562–797–1717; internet
holding companies. exclude any bank holding company, https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
(a) * * * regardless of asset size, from the policy
(1) * * * statement if such action is warranted for 1 [RESERVED].
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have access to it through their normal Costs of Compliance the following costs to comply with this
course of business or by the means We estimate that this AD affects 63 AD:
identified in the ADDRESSES section. airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
HFEC inspection ......... 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 $0 $340 per inspection cycle ........ $21,420 per inspection cycle.
per inspection cycle.
We have received no definitive data (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (d) Subject
that would enable us to provide cost action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Air Transport Association (ATA) of
estimates for the on-condition actions (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under America Code 53, Fuselage.
specified in this AD. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (e) Unsafe Condition
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
Authority for This Rulemaking (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that during a fleet survey on a
Title 49 of the United States Code in Alaska, and
retired Model 737 airplane, cracking was
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (4) Will not have a significant found common to the number 3 windshield
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, economic impact, positive or negative, assembly, aft sill web. We are issuing this AD
section 106, describes the authority of on a substantial number of small entities to address such cracking at this location,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: under the criteria of the Regulatory which could adversely affect the structural
Aviation Programs, describes in more Flexibility Act. integrity of the windshield assembly.
detail the scope of the Agency’s List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (f) Compliance
authority. Comply with this AD within the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
We are issuing this rulemaking under compliance times specified, unless already
safety, Incorporation by reference,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, done.
Safety.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (g) Required Actions for Group 1 Airplanes
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Adoption of the Amendment
For airplanes identified as Group 1 in
section, Congress charges the FAA with Accordingly, under the authority Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737–
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in delegated to me by the Administrator, 53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017:
air commerce by prescribing regulations the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Within 120 days after the effective date of
for practices, methods, and procedures follows: this AD, do an inspection to correct the
the Administrator finds necessary for unsafe condition, using a method approved
safety in air commerce. This regulation PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS in accordance with the procedures specified
is within the scope of that authority DIRECTIVES in paragraph (j) of this AD.
because it addresses an unsafe condition (h) Required Actions for Group 2 Airplanes
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
For airplanes identified as Group 2 in
products identified in this rulemaking continues to read as follows: Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737–
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017:
This AD is issued in accordance with Except as required by paragraph (i) of this
§ 39.13 [Amended] AD, at the applicable times specified in the
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert
the following new airworthiness Requirements Bulletin 737–53A1377 RB,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
dated December 11, 2017, do all applicable
In accordance with that order, issuance directive (AD):
actions identified in, and in accordance with,
of ADs is normally a function of the 2018–17–23 The Boeing Company: the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Compliance and Airworthiness Amendment 39–19377; Docket No. Alert Requirements Bulletin 737–53A1377
Division, but during this transition FAA–2018–0272; Product Identifier RB, dated December 11, 2017.
period, the Executive Director has 2018–NM–005–AD. Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD:
delegated the authority to issue ADs (a) Effective Date Guidance for accomplishing the actions
applicable to transport category required by this AD can be found in Boeing
This AD is effective October 4, 2018.
airplanes and associated appliances to Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1377, dated
the Director of the System Oversight (b) Affected ADs December 11, 2017, which is referred to in
None. Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737–
Division.
53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017.
Regulatory Findings (c) Applicability
(i) Exceptions to Service Information
(1) This AD applies to all The Boeing
This AD will not have federalism Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C,
Specifications
implications under Executive Order –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes, (1) For purposes of determining
13132. This AD will not have a certificated in any category. compliance with the requirements of this AD:
substantial direct effect on the States, on (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
the relationship between the national Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not affect 737–53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017,
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
government and the States, or on the the ability to accomplish the actions required uses the phrase ‘‘the original issue date of
distribution of power and by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which Requirements Bulletin 737–53A1377 RB,’’
STC ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change in this AD requires using ‘‘the effective date of
responsibilities among the various product’’ alternative method of compliance this AD.’’
levels of government. (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to (2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements
For the reasons discussed above, I comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Bulletin 737–53A1377 RB, dated December
certify that this AD: 39.17. 11, 2017, specifies contacting Boeing for
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the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of You may examine the AD docket on
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on the internet at http://
this AD. August 17, 2018.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Michael Kaszycki, and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
(AMOCs) Acting Director, System Oversight Division, 0411; or in person at Docket Operations
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs [FR Doc. 2018–18658 Filed 8–29–18; 8:45 am] through Friday, except Federal holidays.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures BILLING CODE 4910–13–P The AD docket contains this final rule,
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your the regulatory evaluation, any
principal inspector or local Flight Standards comments received, and other
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information. The address for Docket
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is in
Federal Aviation Administration
certification office, send it to the attention of the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
the person identified in paragraph (k) of this be available in the AD docket shortly
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- 14 CFR Part 39
after receipt.
LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0411; Product FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Identifier 2017–NM–157–AD; Amendment Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 39–19376; AD 2018–17–22] International Section, Transport
of the local flight standards district office/ Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
certificate holding district office. RIN 2120–AA64 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable phone and fax: 206–231–3223.
level of safety may be used for any repair, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
modification, or alteration required by this Airplanes
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Discussion
Commercial Airplanes Organization AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Administration (FAA), Department of We issued a notice of proposed
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles Transportation (DOT). rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be ACTION: Final rule. part 39 by adding an AD that would
approved, the repair method, modification apply to certain Airbus SAS Model
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet We are adopting a new
SUMMARY: A319–115 and –132 airplanes, and
the certification basis of the airplane, and theairworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model A320–214, –216, –232, and –233
approval must specifically refer to this AD. airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Airbus SAS Model A319–115 and –132
(k) Related Information airplanes, and Model A320–214, –216, Federal Register on May 15, 2018 (83
For more information about this AD, –232, and –233 airplanes. This AD was FR 22426). The NPRM was prompted by
contact David Truong, Aerospace Engineer, prompted by a report indicating that a report indicating that certain modified
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO certain modified airplanes do not have airplanes do not have electrical ground
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, electrical ground wires on the fuel level wires on the FLSCU, which adversely
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– sensing control unit (FLSCU), which affects the fuel gravity feeding
5224; fax: 562–627–5210; email: adversely affects the fuel gravity feeding operation. The NPRM proposed to
david.truong@faa.gov. require modification of the FLSCU
operation. This AD requires
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference modification of the FLSCU wiring. We wiring.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register are issuing this AD to address the unsafe We are issuing this AD to address
approved the incorporation by reference condition on these products. reduced fuel pressure at the engine
(IBR) of the service information listed in this DATES: This AD is effective October 4, inlet, potentially resulting in an
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 2018. uncommanded in-flight shutdown when
part 51. flying at the fuel gravity feed ceiling
The Director of the Federal Register
(2) You must use this service information levels.
as applicable to do the actions required by approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD The European Aviation Safety Agency
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
as of October 4, 2018. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
737–53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017. for the Member States of the European
ADDRESSES: For service information
(ii) Reserved. Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0216,
identified in this final rule, contact
(3) For service information identified in dated October 30, 2017 (referred to after
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial this as the Mandatory Continuing
EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No:
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone:
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44
for certain Airbus SAS Model A319–115
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// 51; email: account.airworth-eas@
and –132 airplanes, and Model A320–
www.myboeingfleet.com. airbus.com; internet: http://
214, –216, –232, and –233 airplanes.
(4) You may view this service information www.airbus.com. You may view this
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, The MCAI states:
service information at the FAA,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Airbus introduced mod 154327 on A319
information on the availability of this South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For and A320 aeroplanes which substituted the
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. pump fuel feed system from the centre fuel
information on the availability of this
(5) You may view this service information tank with a jet pump transfer system, based
that is incorporated by reference at the material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. on the Airbus A321 design. Following the
National Archives and Records It is also available on the internet at modification introduction, it was discovered
Administration (NARA). For information on http://www.regulations.gov by searching that the modified aeroplanes do not have
the availability of this material at NARA, call for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– electrical ground signals that replicate those
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 0411. from the deleted centre tank pump pressure
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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 October 4, 2018. | |
| Contact | David Truong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5224; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 44199 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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