83 FR 49017 - 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)
| Page Range | 49017-49020 | |
| FR Document | 2018-20920 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 189 (Friday, September 28, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 49017-49020] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-20920] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0803; Product Identifier 2018-NM-098-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. [[Page 49018]] ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 727 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracking in the inboard lower flange and adjacent web near the forward attachment of the outboard flap track at a certain position on a Model 737-300 airplane. The flap tracks of Model 737-300 airplanes are similar to the flap tracks of Model 727 airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed inspections and surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of each outboard flap track at certain positions for any crack and discrepancy, 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 November 13, 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-2018-0803. 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- 0803; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5205; 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-2018-0803; Product Identifier 2018-NM-098-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We have received a report indicating cracking in the inboard lower flange and adjacent web near the forward attachment of the outboard flap track at position 8, which was found during a tear down of a Model 737-300 airplane. The flap tracks of Model 737-300 airplanes are similar to the flap tracks of Model 727 airplanes. This condition, if not addressed, could result in the inability of a principal structural element to sustain required flight load, which could result in loss of the outboard trailing edge flap and reduced controllability of the airplane. Related Rulemaking We have issued AD 2018-18-13, Amendment 39-19392 (83 FR 46380, September 13, 2018) (``AD 2018-18-13''), for The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, -500 series airplanes. AD 2018-18-13 requires an inspection to determine the part number of the wing outboard flap track assembly; repetitive inspections of each affected wing outboard flap track for discrepancies, and applicable on-condition actions; and repetitive overhaul of each wing outboard flap track. AD 2018-18-13 addresses cracking of the rear spar attachment, and cracking of the wing outboard flap tracks. Cracking in the area between the forward and rear spar attachments of the wing outboard flap tracks could lead to the inability of a principal structural element to sustain required flight load, and result in loss of the outboard trailing edge flap and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727-57A0188 RB, dated May 31, 2018. The service information describes procedures for repetitive detailed inspections for discrepancies and surface HFEC inspections for cracks of each outboard flap track at positions 1, 2, 7, and 8, and applicable on-condition actions. On-condition actions include repairs and installation of a new or serviceable flap track. 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 in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727-57A0188 RB, dated May 31, 2018, described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0803. Explanation of Requirements Bulletin The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the Airworthiness Directives Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (AD ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement is a process for annotating which steps in the service information are ``required for compliance'' (RC) with [[Page 49019]] an AD. Boeing has implemented this RC concept into Boeing service bulletins. In an effort to further improve the quality of ADs and AD-related Boeing service information, a joint process improvement initiative was worked between the FAA and Boeing. The initiative resulted in the development of a new process in which the service information more clearly identifies the actions needed to address the unsafe condition in the ``Accomplishment Instructions.'' The new process results in a Boeing Requirements Bulletin, which contains only the actions needed to address the unsafe condition (i.e., only the RC actions). Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 16 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections................... 113 work-hours x $85 $0 $9,605 per $153,680 per per hour = $9,605 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 proposed 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 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 and associated appliances 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-2018-0803; Product Identifier 2018-NM-098-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 13, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 727, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, 727-200F, and 727C series airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of cracking in the inboard lower flange and adjacent web near the forward attachment of the outboard flap track at position 8 on a Model 737-300 airplane. The flap tracks of Model 737-300 airplanes are similar to the flap tracks of Model 727 airplanes. We are issuing this AD to address the inability of a principal structural element to sustain required flight load, which could result in loss of the outboard trailing edge flap and reduced controllability of the airplane. (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 727-57A0188 RB, dated May 31, 2018, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727-57A0188 RB, dated May 31, 2018. 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 727-57A0188, dated May 31, 2018, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727-57A0188 RB, dated May 31, 2018. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727-57A0188 RB, dated May 31, 2018, uses the phrase ``the original issue date of Requirements Bulletin 727-57A0188 RB,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this AD.'' [[Page 49020]] (2) Where Boeing Requirements Bulletin 727-57A0188 RB, dated May 31, 2018, specifies contacting Boeing for repair instructions, this AD requires repair before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (i) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, a wing outboard flap track having a part number listed in paragraph 1.B. of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727-57A0188 RB, dated May 31, 2018, unless the inspections and applicable on- condition actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727-57A0188 RB, dated May 31, 2018, are accomplished concurrently with the installation of the part on the airplane. (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, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5205; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on September 14, 2018. John P. Piccola, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-20920 Filed 9-27-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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follows: chapter, with identical or substantially franchisee has the right to profit from its
identical business or economic interests efforts and bears the risk of loss
§ 120.712 How does an Intermediary get a (such as where the close relatives commensurate with ownership. SBA
grant to assist Microloan borrowers?
operate concerns in the same or similar will only consider the franchise
* * * * * industry in the same geographic area). agreements of the applicant concern.
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(1) Up to 50 percent of the grant funds common investments where the same franchise and other similar agreements
may be used to provide information and individuals or firms together own a that are eligible for SBA financial
technical assistance to prospective substantial portion of multiple assistance, which will identify any
Microloan borrowers; provided, concerns, and concerns owned by such additional documentation necessary to
however, that no more than 5 percent of investors conduct business with each resolve any eligibility or affiliation
the grant funds may be used to market other (such as subcontracts or joint issues between the franchisor and the
or advertise the products and services of ventures), or share resources, small business applicant.
the Microloan Intermediary directly equipment, locations or employees with (ii) For purposes of this section,
related to the Microloan Program; and one another, or provide loan guaranties ‘‘franchise’’ means any continuing
* * * * * or other financial or managerial support commercial relationship or
to each other. arrangement, whatever it may be called,
§ 120.840 [Amended] (iv) SBA will find affiliation based that meets the Federal Trade
■ 17. Amend § 120.840 by removing the upon economic dependence if the Commission definition of ‘‘franchise’’ in
term ‘‘D/FA’’ from the second sentence concern in question derived more than 16 CFR 436.
of paragraph (b) and adding in its place 85% of its receipts from another
concern over the previous three fiscal * * * * *
the phrase ‘‘appropriate SBA official in
■ 20. Amend § 121.302 by revising
accordance with Delegations of years, unless the concern has been in
business for a short amount of time and paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows:
Authority’’.
has a plan to lessen its dependence on § 121.302 When does SBA determine the
PART 121—SMALL BUSINESS SIZE the other concern. size status of an applicant?
REGULATIONS (5) Affiliation based on the newly (a) The size status of an applicant for
organized concern rule. Affiliation may SBA financial assistance is determined
■ 18. The authority citation for Part 121 arise where current or former officers,
continues to read as follows: as of the date the application for
directors, principal stockholders, financial assistance is accepted for
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632, 634(b)(6), 662, managing members, or key employees of
and 649a(9). processing by SBA, except for
one concern organize a new concern in applications under the Preferred
■ 19. Amend § 121.301 by: the same or related industry or field of Lenders Program (PLP), the SBA
■ a. Revising paragraph (f)(4); operation, and serve as the new
Express Loan Program (SBA Express),
■ b. Redesignating paragraphs (f)(5), concern’s officers, directors, principal
the Export Express Loan Program
(f)(6), and (f)(7) as paragraphs (f)(7), stockholders, managing members, or key
(Export Express), the Disaster Loan
(f)(8), and (f)(9) respectively; employees, and the original concern is
Program, the SBIC Program, and the
■ c. Adding new paragraphs (f)(5) and furnishing or will furnish the new
New Markets Venture Capital (NMVC)
(f)(6) and revising the redesignated concern with contracts, financial or
Program.
(f)(7). technical assistance, indemnification on
(b) For PLP, SBA Express, and Export
The revisions and additions read as bid or performance bonds, and/or other
Express, size is determined as of the
follows: facilities, whether for a fee or otherwise.
date of approval of the loan by the
A concern may rebut such an affiliation
§ 121.301 What size standards and Lender.
determination by demonstrating a clear
affiliation principles are applicable to line of fracture between the two * * * * *
financial assistance programs? concerns. For the purpose of this rule, Dated: September 18, 2018.
* * * * * a ‘‘key employee’’ is an employee who, Linda E. McMahon,
(f) * * * because of his/her position in the Administrator.
(4) Affiliation based on identity of concern, has a critical influence in or [FR Doc. 2018–20869 Filed 9–27–18; 8:45 am]
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two or more individuals or firms with or management of the concern. A
an identity of interest. Individuals or concern will be considered ‘‘new’’ for
firms that have identical or substantially the purpose of this rule if it has been
identical business or economic interests actively operating continuously for two DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(such as close relatives, individuals or years or less.
firms with common investments, or (6) Affiliation based on totality of the Federal Aviation Administration
firms that are economically dependent circumstances. In determining whether
through contractual or other affiliation exists, SBA will consider the 14 CFR Part 39
relationships) may be treated as one totality of the circumstances, and may
party with such interests aggregated. find affiliation even though no single [Docket No. FAA–2018–0803; Product
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interests should be aggregated, an affiliation.
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that the interests deemed to be one are on a franchisee by its franchise Company Airplanes
in fact separate. agreement generally will not be
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identity of interest between close franchisor is affiliated with an applicant Administration (FAA), DOT.
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an AD. Boeing has implemented this RC a new process in which the service to address the unsafe condition (i.e.,
concept into Boeing service bulletins. information more clearly identifies the only the RC actions).
In an effort to further improve the actions needed to address the unsafe Costs of Compliance
quality of ADs and AD-related Boeing condition in the ‘‘Accomplishment
service information, a joint process Instructions.’’ The new process results We estimate that this proposed AD
improvement initiative was worked in a Boeing Requirements Bulletin, affects 16 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
between the FAA and Boeing. The which contains only the actions needed estimate the following costs to comply
initiative resulted in the development of with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspections ............. 113 work-hours × $85 per hour = $9,605 per in- $0 $9,605 per inspection $153,680 per inspection
spection cycle. cycle. cycle.
We have received no definitive data distribution of power and (c) Applicability
that would enable us to provide cost responsibilities among the various This AD applies to all The Boeing
estimates for the on-condition actions levels of government. Company Model 727, 727–100, 727–100C,
specified in this proposed AD. For the reasons discussed above, I 727–200, 727–200F, and 727C series
certify this proposed regulation: airplanes, certificated in any category.
Authority for This Rulemaking
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (d) Subject
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Air Transport Association (ATA) of
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under America Code 57, Wings.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of the DOT Regulatory Policies and (e) Unsafe Condition
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, This AD was prompted by a report of
Aviation Programs, describes in more 1979), cracking in the inboard lower flange and
detail the scope of the Agency’s (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation adjacent web near the forward attachment of
authority. in Alaska, and the outboard flap track at position 8 on a
We are issuing this rulemaking under Model 737–300 airplane. The flap tracks of
(4) Will not have a significant Model 737–300 airplanes are similar to the
the authority described in Subtitle VII, economic impact, positive or negative, flap tracks of Model 727 airplanes. We are
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: on a substantial number of small entities issuing this AD to address the inability of a
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that under the criteria of the Regulatory principal structural element to sustain
section, Congress charges the FAA with Flexibility Act. required flight load, which could result in
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in loss of the outboard trailing edge flap and
air commerce by prescribing regulations List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 reduced controllability of the airplane.
for practices, methods, and procedures Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (f) Compliance
the Administrator finds necessary for safety, Incorporation by reference,
safety in air commerce. This regulation Comply with this AD within the
Safety. compliance times specified, unless already
is within the scope of that authority
The Proposed Amendment done.
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on (g) Required Actions
Accordingly, under the authority
products identified in this rulemaking Except as required by paragraph (h) of this
delegated to me by the Administrator,
action. AD: At the applicable times specified in the
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
This proposed AD is issued in ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert
39 as follows: Requirements Bulletin 727–57A0188 RB,
accordance with authority delegated by
the Executive Director, Aircraft dated May 31, 2018, do all applicable actions
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS identified in, and in accordance with, the
Certification Service, as authorized by DIRECTIVES Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance Requirements Bulletin 727–57A0188 RB,
with that order, issuance of ADs is ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 dated May 31, 2018.
normally a function of the Compliance continues to read as follows: Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:
and Airworthiness Division, but during Guidance for accomplishing the actions
this transition period, the Executive Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
required by this AD can be found in Boeing
Director has delegated the authority to § 39.13 [Amended] Alert Service Bulletin 727–57A0188, dated
issue ADs applicable to transport May 31, 2018, which is referred to in Boeing
category airplanes and associated ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Alert Requirements Bulletin 727–57A0188
appliances to the Director of the System the following new airworthiness RB, dated May 31, 2018.
Oversight Division. directive (AD):
(h) Exceptions to Service Information
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
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Regulatory Findings Specifications
2018–0803; Product Identifier 2018–
We determined that this proposed AD NM–098–AD. (1) For purposes of determining
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
would not have federalism implications (a) Comments Due Date Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
under Executive Order 13132. This 727–57A0188 RB, dated May 31, 2018, uses
We must receive comments by November
proposed AD would not have a 13, 2018. the phrase ‘‘the original issue date of
substantial direct effect on the States, on Requirements Bulletin 727–57A0188 RB,’’
the relationship between the national (b) Affected ADs this AD requires using ‘‘the effective date of
Government and the States, or on the None. this AD.’’
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(2) Where Boeing Requirements Bulletin Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on view this service information at the
727–57A0188 RB, dated May 31, 2018, September 14, 2018. FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
specifies contacting Boeing for repair John P. Piccola, South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
instructions, this AD requires repair before Acting Director, System Oversight Division, information on the availability of this
further flight using a method approved in Aircraft Certification Service. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
accordance with the procedures specified in
[FR Doc. 2018–20920 Filed 9–27–18; 8:45 am]
paragraph (j) of this AD. Examining the AD Docket
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(i) Parts Installation Limitation You may examine the AD docket on
As of the effective date of this AD, no the internet at http://
person may install, on any airplane, a wing DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for
outboard flap track having a part number and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
listed in paragraph 1.B. of Boeing Alert Federal Aviation Administration 0802; or in person at Docket Operations
Requirements Bulletin 727–57A0188 RB, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
dated May 31, 2018, unless the inspections 14 CFR Part 39 through Friday, except Federal holidays.
and applicable on-condition actions specified The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
in the Accomplishment Instructions of [Docket No. FAA–2018–0802; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–082–AD] regulatory evaluation, any comments
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 727–
57A0188 RB, dated May 31, 2018, are
received, and other information. The
RIN 2120–AA64 street address for Docket Operations
accomplished concurrently with the
installation of the part on the airplane. Airworthiness Directives; Fokker (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Services B.V. Airplanes
available in the AD docket shortly after
(AMOCs) AGENCY: Federal Aviation receipt.
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
(NPRM). International Section, Transport
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
principal inspector or local Flight Standards airworthiness directive (AD) for all
District Office, as appropriate. If sending telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark
information directly to the manager of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
certification office, send it to the attention of 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed
the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of AD was prompted by reports of Comments Invited
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- electrical arcing between the auxiliary
We invite you to send any written
ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. power unit (APU) starter motor positive
relevant data, views, or arguments about
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, terminal and the APU fuel drain line.
this proposal. Send your comments to
notify your appropriate principal inspector, This proposed AD would require the
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager an address listed under the ADDRESSES
removal of certain clamps and
of the local flight standards district office/ section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
replacement of the flexible APU fuel
certificate holding district office. 2018–0802; Product Identifier 2018–
drain line. We are proposing this AD to
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable NM–082–AD’’ at the beginning of your
address the unsafe condition on these
level of safety may be used for any repair, comments. We specifically invite
modification, or alteration required by this
products.
comments on the overall regulatory,
AD if it is approved by the Boeing DATES: We must receive comments on economic, environmental, and energy
Commercial Airplanes Organization this proposed AD by November 13, aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has 2018. all comments received by the closing
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. You may send comments,
ADDRESSES: date and may amend this NPRM
To be approved, the repair method, using the procedures found in 14 CFR because of those comments.
modification deviation, or alteration 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We will post all comments we
methods:
deviation must meet the certification basis of receive, without change, to http://
the airplane, and the approval must • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov, including any
specifically refer to this AD. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We
(k) Related Information instructions for submitting comments. will also post a report summarizing each
• Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer,
• Mail: U.S. Department of about this NPRM.
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Discussion
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, The European Aviation Safety Agency
5205; fax: 562–627–5210; email: Washington, DC 20590. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
muoi.vuong@faa.gov. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail for the Member States of the European
(2) For service information identified in address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial p.m., Monday through Friday, except Directive 2017–0008, dated January 16,
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Federal holidays. 2017 (referred to after this as the
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., For service information identified in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; this NPRM, contact Fokker Services Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// an unsafe condition for all Fokker
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box
referenced service information at the FAA, 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280– 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states:
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information 350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email Reports were received of electrical arcing
on the availability of this material at the technicalservices@fokker.com; internet between the auxiliary power unit (APU)
FAA, call 206–231–3195. http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may starter motor positive terminal and the APU
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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 November 13, 2018. | |
| Contact | Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5205; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 49017 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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