83 FR 52171 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 200 (October 16, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 200 (October 16, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-22277 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 52171-52173] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-22277] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 200 / Tuesday, October 16, 2018 / Proposed Rules [[Page 52171]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0901; Product Identifier 2018-NM-114-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that frame web and frame integral inboard chord cracking is occurring on multiple airplanes in multiple locations below the passenger floor. This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed, general visual, and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the section 43 lower lobe frames at certain stations; an inspection to determine if certain repairs are installed; 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 30, 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-2018-0901. 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- 0901; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lu Lu, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3525; email: lu.lu@faa.gov. 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-2018-0901; Product Identifier 2018-NM-114-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 reports indicating that frame web and frame integral inboard chord cracking is occurring on multiple airplanes in multiple locations below the passenger floor in section 43 from station (STA) 380 to STA 520. This condition, if not addressed, could result in the failure of one or more frames. The failure of multiple frames or the combination of a severed frame and cracks in fuselage chem-milled pockets in this area could lead to uncontrolled decompression of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1361, dated July 17, 2018. The service information describes procedures for repetitive detailed, general visual, and HFEC inspections of the section 43 lower lobe frames from STA 380 to STA 520; a general visual inspection to determine if certain repairs are installed; 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. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishment of the actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1361, dated July 17, 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-2018-0901. [[Page 52172]] Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 262 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.............. Up to 84 work-hours x $85 $0 Up to $7,140 per Up to $1,870,680 per per hour = $7,140 per inspection 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 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 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-2018-0901; Product Identifier 2018-NM-114-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 30, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, - 200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737- 53A1361, dated July 17, 2018. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports that frame web and frame integral inboard chord cracking is occurring on multiple airplanes in multiple locations below the passenger floor. We are issuing this AD to address frame cracking, which could result in the failure of multiple frames or the combination of a severed frame and cracks in fuselage chem-milled pockets in this area, which could lead to uncontrolled decompression of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) For airplanes identified as Group 1 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1361, dated July 17, 2018: Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the airplane and do all applicable corrective actions using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (2) For airplanes identified as Groups 2 through 6 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1361, dated July 17, 2018: Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1361, dated July 17, 2018, do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1361, dated July 17, 2018 (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1361, dated July 17, 2018, uses the phrase ``the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this AD.'' (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1361, dated July 17, 2018, specifies contacting Boeing for repair instructions or contacting Boeing for alternative inspections: This AD requires doing the repair, or the alternative inspections and applicable on- condition actions, using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs [[Page 52173]] for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (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. (4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Lu Lu, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3525; email: lu.lu@faa.gov. (2) For information about AMOCs, 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: george.garrido@faa.gov. (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. 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 October 4, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-22277 Filed 10-15-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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issuance of rules and regulations. The For service information identified in substantive verbal contact we receive
purpose of these notices is to give interested this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial about this proposed AD.
persons an opportunity to participate in the Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
rule making prior to the adoption of the final Discussion
rules.
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA We have received reports indicating
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; that frame web and frame integral
internet https:// inboard chord cracking is occurring on
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view multiple airplanes in multiple locations
Federal Aviation Administration this referenced service information at below the passenger floor in section 43
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, from station (STA) 380 to STA 520. This
14 CFR Part 39 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. condition, if not addressed, could result
For information on the availability of in the failure of one or more frames. The
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0901; Product failure of multiple frames or the
Identifier 2018–NM–114–AD] this material at the FAA, call 206–231–
3195. It is also available on the internet combination of a severed frame and
RIN 2120–AA64 at http://www.regulations.gov by cracks in fuselage chem-milled pockets
searching for and locating Docket No. in this area could lead to uncontrolled
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing decompression of the airplane.
FAA–2018–0901.
Company Airplanes
Examining the AD Docket Related Service Information Under 1
AGENCY: Federal Aviation CFR Part 51
Administration (FAA), DOT. You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at http:// We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Bulletin 737–53A1361, dated July 17,
(NPRM). www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 2018. The service information describes
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 0901; or in person at the Docket procedures for repetitive detailed,
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Management Facility between 9 a.m. general visual, and HFEC inspections of
The Boeing Company Model 737–100, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, the section 43 lower lobe frames from
–200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 except Federal holidays. The AD docket STA 380 to STA 520; a general visual
series airplanes. This proposed AD was contains this NPRM, the regulatory inspection to determine if certain
prompted by reports that frame web and evaluation, any comments received, and repairs are installed; and applicable on-
frame integral inboard chord cracking is other information. The street address for condition actions. This service
occurring on multiple airplanes in the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– information is reasonably available
multiple locations below the passenger 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. because the interested parties have
floor. This proposed AD would require Comments will be available in the AD access to it through their normal course
repetitive detailed, general visual, and docket shortly after receipt. of business or by the means identified
high frequency eddy current (HFEC) in the ADDRESSES section.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lu
inspections of the section 43 lower lobe Lu, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe FAA’s Determination
frames at certain stations; an inspection Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200
to determine if certain repairs are We are proposing this AD because we
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; evaluated all the relevant information
installed; and applicable on-condition phone and fax: 206–231–3525; email:
actions. We are proposing this AD to and determined the unsafe condition
lu.lu@faa.gov. described previously is likely to exist or
address the unsafe condition on these
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: develop in other products of the same
products.
Comments Invited type design.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by November 30, We invite you to send any written Proposed AD Requirements
2018. relevant data, views, or arguments about This proposed AD would require
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, this proposal. Send your comments to accomplishment of the actions
using the procedures found in 14 CFR an address listed under the ADDRESSES identified as ‘‘RC’’ (required for
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– compliance) in the Accomplishment
methods: 2018–0901; Product Identifier 2018– Instructions of Boeing Alert Service
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to NM–114–AD’’ at the beginning of your Bulletin 737–53A1361, dated July 17,
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the comments. We specifically invite 2018, described previously, except for
instructions for submitting comments. comments on the overall regulatory, any differences identified as exceptions
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• Fax: 202–493–2251. economic, environmental, and energy in the regulatory text of this proposed
• Mail: U.S. Department of aspects of this NPRM. We will consider AD.
Transportation, Docket Operations, all comments received by the closing For information on the procedures
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, date and may amend this NPRM and compliance times, see this service
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey because of those comments. information at http://
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. We will post all comments we www.regulations.gov by searching for
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail receive, without change, to http:// and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 www.regulations.gov, including any 0901.
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Costs of Compliance estimate the following costs to comply
We estimate that this proposed AD with this proposed AD:
affects 262 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspections ........ Up to 84 work-hours × $85 per hour = $7,140 per $0 Up to $7,140 per inspec- Up to $1,870,680 per in-
inspection cycle. tion cycle. spection cycle.
We have received no definitive data (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (e) Unsafe Condition
that would enable us to provide cost action’’ under Executive Order 12866, This AD was prompted by reports that
estimates for the on-condition actions (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under frame web and frame integral inboard chord
specified in this proposed AD. the DOT Regulatory Policies and cracking is occurring on multiple airplanes in
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, multiple locations below the passenger floor.
Authority for This Rulemaking We are issuing this AD to address frame
1979), cracking, which could result in the failure of
Title 49 of the United States Code (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation multiple frames or the combination of a
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue in Alaska, and severed frame and cracks in fuselage chem-
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (4) Will not have a significant milled pockets in this area, which could lead
section 106, describes the authority of economic impact, positive or negative, to uncontrolled decompression of the
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: on a substantial number of small entities airplane.
Aviation Programs, describes in more under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance
detail the scope of the Agency’s Flexibility Act. Comply with this AD within the
authority.
compliance times specified, unless already
We are issuing this rulemaking under List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
done.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (g) Required Actions
safety, Incorporation by reference,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (1) For airplanes identified as Group 1 in
Safety. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1361,
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in The Proposed Amendment dated July 17, 2018: Within 120 days after the
effective date of this AD, inspect the airplane
air commerce by prescribing regulations Accordingly, under the authority and do all applicable corrective actions using
for practices, methods, and procedures delegated to me by the Administrator, a method approved in accordance with the
the Administrator finds necessary for the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this
safety in air commerce. This regulation 39 as follows: AD.
is within the scope of that authority (2) For airplanes identified as Groups 2
because it addresses an unsafe condition PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS through 6 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
that is likely to exist or develop on 737–53A1361, dated July 17, 2018: Except as
DIRECTIVES
products identified in this rulemaking required by paragraph (h) of this AD, at the
applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E.,
action. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
This proposed AD is issued in continues to read as follows: Bulletin 737–53A1361, dated July 17, 2018,
accordance with authority delegated by Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. do all applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’
the Executive Director, Aircraft (required for compliance) in, and in
Certification Service, as authorized by § 39.13 [Amended] accordance with, the Accomplishment
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 737–53A1361, dated July 17, 2018
with that order, issuance of ADs is the following new airworthiness
normally a function of the Compliance directive (AD): (h) Exceptions to Service Information
and Airworthiness Division, but during Specifications
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
this transition period, the Executive 2018–0901; Product Identifier 2018– (1) For purposes of determining
Director has delegated the authority to NM–114–AD. compliance with the requirements of this AD:
issue ADs applicable to transport Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
category airplanes to the Director of the (a) Comments Due Date 53A1361, dated July 17, 2018, uses the
System Oversight Division. We must receive comments by November phrase ‘‘the original issue date of this service
30, 2018. bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the
Regulatory Findings effective date of this AD.’’
(b) Affected ADs (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
We determined that this proposed AD 737–53A1361, dated July 17, 2018, specifies
None.
would not have federalism implications contacting Boeing for repair instructions or
under Executive Order 13132. This (c) Applicability contacting Boeing for alternative inspections:
proposed AD would not have a This AD applies to The Boeing Company This AD requires doing the repair, or the
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substantial direct effect on the States, on Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, alternative inspections and applicable on-
the relationship between the national and –500 series airplanes, certificated in any condition actions, using a method approved
Government and the States, or on the category, as identified in Boeing Alert in accordance with the procedures specified
distribution of power and Service Bulletin 737–53A1361, dated July 17, in paragraph (i) of this AD.
2018.
responsibilities among the various (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
levels of government. (d) Subject (AMOCs)
For the reasons discussed above, I Air Transport Association (ATA) of (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
certify this proposed regulation: America Code 53, Fuselage. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
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for this AD, if requested using the procedures Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on p.m., Monday through Friday, except
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with October 4, 2018. Federal holidays.
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Michael Kaszycki,
principal inspector or local Flight Standards For service information identified in
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
Aircraft Certification Service.
information directly to the manager of the Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
certification office, send it to the attention of [FR Doc. 2018–22277 Filed 10–15–18; 8:45 am] Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
the person identified in paragraph (j)(2) of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, internet https://
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Federal Aviation Administration this referenced service information at
of the local flight standards district office/ the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
certificate holding district office. 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable 14 CFR Part 39
For information on the availability of
level of safety may be used for any repair, [Docket No. FAA–2018–0900; Product this material at the FAA, call 206–231–
modification, or alteration required by this Identifier 2018–NM–101–AD]
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
3195. It is also available on the internet
Commercial Airplanes Organization RIN 2120–AA64 at http://www.regulations.gov by
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has searching for and locating Docket No.
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing FAA–2018–0900.
ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. Company Airplanes
To be approved, the repair method, Examining the AD Docket
modification deviation, or alteration AGENCY: Federal Aviation
deviation must meet the certification basis of Administration (FAA), DOT. You may examine the AD docket on
the airplane, and the approval must the internet at http://
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
specifically refer to this AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for
(NPRM).
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2) and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
of this AD: For service information that SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 0900; or in person at the Docket
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the Management Facility between 9 a.m.
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
of this AD apply. The Boeing Company Model 737–100,
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
substeps under an RC step and any figures series airplanes. This proposed AD was contains this NPRM, the regulatory
identified in an RC step, must be done to prompted by reports of cracking in the evaluation, any comments received, and
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is frame web, frame integral inboard other information. The street address for
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC chord, and fail-safe chord on multiple the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
requirement is removed from that step or airplanes in multiple locations below 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
substep. An AMOC is required for any the passenger floor, in addition to an Comments will be available in the AD
deviations to RC steps, including substeps docket shortly after receipt.
and identified figures. evaluation by the design approval
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be holder (DAH) indicating that certain FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lu
deviated from using accepted methods in fuselage frame splices are subject to Lu, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
accordance with the operator’s maintenance widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200
or inspection program without obtaining proposed AD would require repetitive South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, inspections of certain fuselage upper
including substeps and identified figures, can phone and fax: 206–231–3525; email:
frames, side frames, fail-safe chords, lu.lu@faa.gov.
still be done as specified, and the airplane inboard chords, frame webs, and
can be put back in an airworthy condition. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
stringers; an inspection for the presence
(j) Related Information of repairs in certain inspections zones Comments Invited
(1) For more information about this AD, and open tooling holes; and applicable
contact Lu Lu, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe on-condition actions. We are proposing We invite you to send any written
Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 this AD to address the unsafe condition relevant data, views, or arguments about
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; on these products. this proposal. Send your comments to
phone and fax: 206–231–3525; email: lu.lu@
faa.gov. DATES: We must receive comments on an address listed under the ADDRESSES
(2) For information about AMOCs, contact this proposed AD by November 30, section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer, 2018. 2018–0900; Product Identifier 2018–
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO ADDRESSES: You may send comments, NM–101–AD’’ at the beginning of your
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments. We specifically invite
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– comments on the overall regulatory,
5232; fax: 562–627–5210; email: 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods: economic, environmental, and energy
george.garrido@faa.gov. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
(3) For service information identified in • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the all comments received by the closing
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data instructions for submitting comments. date and may amend this NPRM
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., • Fax: 202–493–2251. because of those comments.
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; • Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// Transportation, Docket Operations, receive, without change, to http://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, www.regulations.gov, including any
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey personal information you provide. We
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each
on the availability of this material at the • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail substantive verbal contact we receive
FAA, call 206–231–3195. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 about this proposed AD.
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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 30, 2018. | |
| Contact | Lu Lu, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3525; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 52171 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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