83 FR 48915 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 189 (September 28, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 189 (September 28, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-20917 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 189 (Friday, September 28, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 48915-48917] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-20917] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0452; Product Identifier 2017-NM-150-AD; Amendment 39-19439; AD 2018-20-05] 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 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes. This AD was prompted by the results of a fleet survey, which revealed cracking in bulkhead frame webs at a certain body station. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the bulkhead frame web at a certain body station and applicable on-condition actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective November 2, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 2, 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 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- 0452. 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- 0452; 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: George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5232; 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 all The Boeing Company Model 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 29, 2018 (83 FR 24433). The NPRM was prompted by the results of a fleet survey on retired Model 737 airplanes, which revealed cracking in bulkhead frame webs at a certain body station. No cracks have been reported on Model 727 airplanes but Model 727 and Model 737 airplanes have a similar frame installation at station 259.5. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections of the bulkhead frame web at a certain body station and applicable on-condition actions. [[Page 48916]] We are issuing this AD to address cracking in the station 259.5 bulkhead frame web from the first stiffener above stringer S-10 to S- 13. Such cracking may lead to subsequent failure of the skin and cockpit window surround structure, and could result in rapid decompression. 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. Support for the NPRM Boeing concurred with the NPRM. Request To Specify Repetitive Inspection Interval The commenter, Lynise Hogue, indicated that the reports mentioned in the Discussion section of the NPRM revealed cracking in the bulkhead frame of retired Boeing Model 737 airplanes but there was no evidence of cracking in the bulkhead frame of Boeing Model 727 airplanes, despite those airplanes having a similar frame installation. The commenter stated this posed concerns and asked how often would ``. . . said repetitive inspections be conducted?'' We infer the commenter is asking about the repetitive inspections required by this AD and agree to clarify the inspection interval. As stated in paragraph (g) of this AD inspections are done at the applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727-53A0235 RB, dated October 12, 2017, which is at intervals not to exceed 8,600 flight cycles. We have determined that these intervals and inspections are adequate to address the unsafe condition. This AD has not been changed in this regard. Request To Clarify Unsafe Condition The commenter, Lynise Hogue, inquired if the unsafe product was confined to a certain batch or if it is an overall poor product. The commenter further questioned that if it is indeed an overall poor product, what measures other than an annual inspection are being taken to prevent cracking in additional bulkhead frames. We agree to clarify. Airplane maintenance and inspection programs include many types of inspections, which are designed to detect and address potential unsafe conditions. However, when those inspections are not adequate to prevent an unsafe condition, we issue an AD to address the identified unsafe condition, such as this one. We are currently not planning additional rulemaking on other bulkhead frames. However, as we obtain and analyze additional data, we might consider further rulemaking. This AD has not been changed in this regard. Request To Expand Applicability to All Boeing Airplanes The commenter, Lynise Hogue, requested that we change the applicability to all Boeing airplanes because the proposed AD addresses ``an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.'' The commenter provided no further justification for the request. We do not agree with the commenter's request to change the applicability of this AD. The commenter has not provided any additional data, views, or arguments to support this request. Furthermore, such a change would expand the scope of this AD and therefore require additional public review and delay issuance of this final rule. This AD applies only to those airplanes affected by the identified unsafe condition. We are currently not planning additional rulemaking for other airplanes. However, as we obtain and analyze additional data, we might consider further rulemaking. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for 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. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727-53A0235 RB, dated October 12, 2017. The service information describes procedures for repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections and low frequency eddy current inspections for cracks of the station 259.5 bulkhead frame web from the first stiffener above S-10 to S-13, on the left and right sides of the airplane, and applicable on-condition actions. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 106 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections...................... 41 work-hours x $85 $0 $3,485 per $369,410 per per hour = $3,485 inspection cycle. inspection cycle. per 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 [[Page 48917]] 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): 2018-20-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19439; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0452; Product Identifier 2017-NM-150-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 2, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by the results of a fleet survey, which revealed cracking in bulkhead frame webs at a certain body station. We are issuing this AD to address cracking in the station 259.5 bulkhead frame web from the first stiffener above stringer S-10 to S-13. Such cracking may lead to subsequent failure of the skin and cockpit window surround structure, and could result in rapid decompression. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727-53A0235 RB, dated October 12, 2017, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727-53A0235 RB, dated October 12, 2017. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Guidance for accomplishing the actions required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0235, dated October 12, 2017, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727-53A0235 RB, dated October 12, 2017. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727-53A0235 RB, dated October 12, 2017, uses the phrase ``the original issue date of Requirements Bulletin 727-53A0235 RB,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this AD.'' (2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727-53A0235 RB, dated October 12, 2017, specifies contacting Boeing, this AD requires repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (i) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), may be issued to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished, but concurrence by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, is required before issuance of the special flight permit. (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 George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5232; 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 727-53A0235 RB, dated October 12, 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 September 13, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-20917 Filed 9-27-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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interest in the concern, provides critical circumstances.’’ The only circumstances of a certain publication listed in this AD
financial or bonding support. in which this exception applies are as of November 2, 2018.
(6) In circumstances where a critical those articulated in the definition. ADDRESSES: For service information
license is held by a non-service-disabled (n) Exception for active duty. identified in this final rule, contact
individual, or other entity, the non- Notwithstanding the provisions of this Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
service-disabled individual or entity section requiring a service-disabled Attention: Contractual & Data Services
may be found to control the firm. A veteran to control the daily business (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
critical license is considered any license operations and long-term strategic 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
that would normally be required of planning of a concern, where a service- telephone 562–797–1717; internet
firms operating in the same field or disabled veteran individual upon whom https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
industry, regardless of whether a eligibility is based is a reserve may view this service information at the
specific license is required on a specific component member in the United States FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
contract. military who has been called to active South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
(7) Business relationships exist with duty, the concern may elect to designate information on the availability of this
non-service-disabled veteran in writing one or more individuals to material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
individuals or entities which cause such control the concern on behalf of the It is also available on the internet at
dependence that the applicant or service-disabled veteran during the http://www.regulations.gov by searching
concern cannot exercise independent period of active duty. The concern will for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
business judgment without great not be considered ineligible based on 0452.
economic risk. the absence of the service-disabled
(j) Critical financing. A non-service- veteran during the period of active duty. Examining the AD Docket
disabled veteran individual or entity The concern must keep records You may examine the AD docket on
may be found to control the concern evidencing the active duty and the the internet at http://
through loan arrangements with the written designation of control, and www.regulations.gov by searching for
concern or the service-disabled provide those documents to VA, and if and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
veteran(s). Providing a loan or a loan requested to SBA. 0452; or in person at Docket Operations
guaranty on commercially reasonable
Dated: September 21, 2018. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
terms does not, by itself, give a non-
Linda E. McMahon, through Friday, except Federal holidays.
service-disabled veteran individual or
Administrator. The AD docket contains this final rule,
entity the power to control a firm, but
the regulatory evaluation, any
when taken into consideration with [FR Doc. 2018–21112 Filed 9–27–18; 8:45 am]
comments received, and other
other factors may be used to find that a BILLING CODE 8025–01–P
information. The address for Docket
non-service-disabled firm or individual
controls the concern. Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
(k) Normal business hours. There is a Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
rebuttable presumption that a service- Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
disabled veteran does not control the Federal Aviation Administration 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
firm when the service-disabled veteran W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
is not able to work for the firm during 14 CFR Part 39 Washington, DC 20590.
the normal working hours that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0452; Product
businesses in that industry normally Identifier 2017–NM–150–AD; Amendment
George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
work. This may include, but is not 39–19439; AD 2018–20–05] Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles
limited to, other full-time or part-time ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
RIN 2120–AA64 Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
employment, being a full-time or part-
time student, or any other activity or phone: 562–627–5232; fax: 562–627–
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
obligation that prevents the service- 5210; email: george.garrido@faa.gov.
Company Airplanes
disabled veteran from actively working SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
for the firm during normal business AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. Discussion
operating hours.
(l) Close proximity. There is rebuttable ACTION: Final rule. We issued a notice of proposed
presumption that a service-disabled rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
veteran does not control the firm if that SUMMARY: We are adopting a new part 39 by adding an AD that would
individual is not located within a airworthiness directive (AD) for all The apply to all The Boeing Company Model
reasonable commute to firm’s Boeing Company Model 727C, 727–100, 727C, 727–100, 727–100C, 727–200, and
headquarters and/or job-sites locations, 727–100C, 727–200, and 727–200F 727–200F series airplanes. The NPRM
regardless of the firm’s industry. The series airplanes. This AD was prompted published in the Federal Register on
service-disabled veteran’s ability to by the results of a fleet survey, which May 29, 2018 (83 FR 24433). The NPRM
answer emails, communicate by revealed cracking in bulkhead frame was prompted by the results of a fleet
telephone, or to communicate at a webs at a certain body station. This AD survey on retired Model 737 airplanes,
distance by other technological means, requires repetitive inspections of the which revealed cracking in bulkhead
while delegating the responsibility of bulkhead frame web at a certain body frame webs at a certain body station. No
managing the concern to others is not by station and applicable on-condition cracks have been reported on Model 727
actions. We are issuing this AD to airplanes but Model 727 and Model 737
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itself a reasonable rebuttal.
(m) Exception for ‘‘extraordinary address the unsafe condition on these airplanes have a similar frame
circumstances.’’ SBA will not find that products. installation at station 259.5. The NPRM
a lack of control exists where a service- DATES: This AD is effective November 2, proposed to require repetitive
disabled veteran does not have the 2018. inspections of the bulkhead frame web
unilateral power and authority to make The Director of the Federal Register at a certain body station and applicable
decisions in ‘‘extraordinary approved the incorporation by reference on-condition actions.
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Division, but during this transition (d) Subject certification office, send it to the attention of
period, the Executive Director has Air Transport Association (ATA) of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this
delegated the authority to issue ADs America Code 53, Fuselage. AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-
applicable to transport category LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(e) Unsafe Condition
airplanes and associated appliances to (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
This AD was prompted by the results of a notify your appropriate principal inspector,
the Director of the System Oversight fleet survey, which revealed cracking in
Division. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
bulkhead frame webs at a certain body of the local flight standards district office/
Regulatory Findings station. We are issuing this AD to address
certificate holding district office.
cracking in the station 259.5 bulkhead frame
This AD will not have federalism web from the first stiffener above stringer (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
implications under Executive Order S–10 to S–13. Such cracking may lead to level of safety may be used for any repair,
13132. This AD will not have a subsequent failure of the skin and cockpit modification, or alteration required by this
substantial direct effect on the States, on window surround structure, and could result AD if it is approved by the Boeing
the relationship between the national in rapid decompression. Commercial Airplanes Organization
government and the States, or on the (f) Compliance Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
distribution of power and been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
Comply with this AD within the ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be
responsibilities among the various compliance times specified, unless already
approved, the repair method, modification
levels of government. done.
For the reasons discussed above, I deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
(g) Required Actions the certification basis of the airplane, and the
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Except as required by paragraph (h) of this approval must specifically refer to this AD.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, AD: At the applicable times specified in the
(k) Related Information
‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under For more information about this AD,
Requirements Bulletin 727–53A0235 RB,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures dated October 12, 2017, do all applicable contact George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), actions identified in, and in accordance with, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
in Alaska, and Alert Requirements Bulletin 727–53A0235 Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
(4) Will not have a significant RB, dated October 12, 2017. 5232; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
economic impact, positive or negative, Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:
george.garrido@faa.gov.
on a substantial number of small entities Guidance for accomplishing the actions
under the criteria of the Regulatory required by this AD can be found in Boeing (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
Flexibility Act. Alert Service Bulletin 727–53A0235, dated
October 12, 2017, which is referred to in (1) The Director of the Federal Register
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727– approved the incorporation by reference
53A0235 RB, dated October 12, 2017. (IBR) of the service information listed in this
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
safety, Incorporation by reference, (h) Exceptions to Service Information part 51.
Safety. Specifications (2) You must use this service information
(1) For purposes of determining as applicable to do the actions required by
Adoption of the Amendment compliance with the requirements of this AD: this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Accordingly, under the authority Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin (i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
delegated to me by the Administrator, 727–53A0235 RB, dated October 12, 2017, 727–53A0235 RB, dated October 12, 2017.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as uses the phrase ‘‘the original issue date of (ii) Reserved.
follows: Requirements Bulletin 727–53A0235 RB,’’
(3) For service information identified in
this AD requires using ‘‘the effective date of
this AD.’’ this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
(2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements
DIRECTIVES Bulletin 727–53A0235 RB, dated October 12, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
2017, specifies contacting Boeing, this AD MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
requires repair using a method approved in
continues to read as follows: accordance with the procedures specified in www.myboeingfleet.com.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. paragraph (j) of this AD. (4) You may view this service information
(i) Special Flight Permit at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
§ 39.13 [Amended] 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Special flight permits, as described in information on the availability of this
Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the
the following new airworthiness Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
directive (AD): and 21.199), may be issued to operate the (5) You may view this service information
airplane to a location where the requirements that is incorporated by reference at the
2018–20–05 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–19439; Docket No. of this AD can be accomplished, but National Archives and Records
FAA–2018–0452; Product Identifier concurrence by the Manager, Los Angeles Administration (NARA). For information on
2017–NM–150–AD. ACO Branch, FAA, is required before the availability of this material at NARA, call
issuance of the special flight permit. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(a) Effective Date www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
This AD is effective November 2, 2018. locations.html.
(AMOCs)
(b) Affected ADs (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
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None. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs September 13, 2018.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures Michael Kaszycki,
(c) Applicability found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
This AD applies to all The Boeing 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Aircraft Certification Service.
Company Model 727C, 727–100, 727–100C, principal inspector or local Flight Standards
727–200, and 727–200F series airplanes, District Office, as appropriate. If sending [FR Doc. 2018–20917 Filed 9–27–18; 8:45 am]
certificated in any category. information directly to the manager of the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
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| Dates | This AD is effective November 2, 2018. | |
| Contact | George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5232; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 48915 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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