83 FR 5743 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 28 (February 9, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 28 (February 9, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-02193 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 28 (Friday, February 9, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 5743-5746] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02193] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0074; Product Identifier 2017-NM-148-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 all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracks found in the rear spar web and lower chord on the left and right wings. This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed inspections for cracking of the rear spar web and lower chord, 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 March 26, 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, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0074. [[Page 5744]] 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- 0074; 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: Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5313; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: payman.soltani@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-2018-0074; Product Identifier 2017-NM-148-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 that cracks were found at fastener holes in the rear spar web and lower chord on the left and right wings between wing buttock line (WBL) 93 and WBL 146 on ten airplanes. The cracks were found on airplanes with total flight cycles between 46,190 and 55,633. Cracks in the rear spar web were reported on six airplanes. Cracks in the lower chord of the rear spar were reported on four airplanes. On one airplane, cracks were found at multiple locations in the rear spar web and in the lower chord. The largest reported cracks were 0.059 inch in the upper rear spar web, 0.045 inch in the lower rear spar web, and 0.063 inch in the lower chord. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to the inability of a principal structural element to sustain required flight load, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1337 RB, dated September 14, 2017. The service information describes procedures for repetitive detailed or surface High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) inspections for cracking of the rear spar web and lower chord, 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 For Group 2 airplanes (line numbers 292 through 3132), this proposed AD would require accomplishment of the actions identified in the Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1337 RB, dated September 14, 2017, 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-2018-0074. Group 1 airplanes (line numbers 1 through 291) have a limit of validity (LOV) of 34,000 total flight cycles, and the actions specified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1337 RB, dated September 14, 2017, would be required at a compliance time occurring after that LOV. Although operation of an airplane beyond its LOV is prohibited by 14 CFR 121.1115 and 129.115, this NPRM would include those airplanes so they are tracked in the event the LOV is extended in the future. Explanation of ``RB'' (Requirements Bulletin) The FAA has 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 an AD. Boeing has implemented this RC concept into Boeing service bulletins. In an effort to further improve the quality and flow time for 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 (RB), which contains only the actions needed to address the unsafe condition (i.e., only RC actions). Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 160 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 22 work-hours $0 Up to $1,870 per Up to $299,200 per x $85 per hour = inspection cycle. inspection cycle. up to $1,870 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 [[Page 5745]] 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-2018-0074; Product Identifier 2017-NM-148-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by March 26, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, - 200C, -300, -400, and -500 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 reports of cracks found in the rear spar web and lower chord on the left and right wings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the rear spar of the left and right wing between wing buttock line (WBL) 91 and WBL 155, which could lead to the inability of a principal structural element to sustain required flight load and adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions for Group 1 Airplanes For airplanes identified in Group 1 in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1337 RB, dated September 14, 2017: 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 (j) of this AD. (h) Required Actions for Group 2 Airplanes For airplanes identified as Group 2 in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1337 RB, dated September 14, 2017: Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1337 RB, dated September 14, 2017, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1337 RB, dated September 14, 2017. Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: Guidance for accomplishing the actions required by this AD is included in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1337, dated September 14, 2017, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1337 RB, dated September 14, 2017. (i) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1337 RB, dated September 14, 2017, uses the phrase ``the original issue date of Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1337 RB,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this AD.'' (2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1337 RB, dated September 14, 2017, specifies contacting Boeing, this AD requires repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) 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, 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 Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5313; fax: 562-627-5210; email: payman.soltani@faa.gov. (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, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. [[Page 5746]] Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 26, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-02193 Filed 2-8-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(f) Compliance (2) Before using any approved AMOC, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Comply with this AD within the notify your appropriate principal inspector,
compliance times specified, unless already or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Federal Aviation Administration
done. of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. 14 CFR Part 39
(g) Inspection or Records Review
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
For airplanes that have an original level of safety may be used for any repair, [Docket No. FAA–2018–0074; Product
certificate of airworthiness or export modification, or alteration required by this Identifier 2017–NM–148–AD]
certificate of airworthiness issued on or AD if it is approved by the Boeing
before the effective date of this AD: Within RIN 2120–AA64
Commercial Airplanes Organization
12 months after the effective date of this AD,
inspect to determine if integrated Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
surveillance system (ISS) operational Company Airplanes
program software (OPS) part number COL40– Branch, to make those findings. To be
0010–0100 or COL46–0007–0100 is installed. approved, the repair method, modification AGENCY: Federal Aviation
A review of airplane maintenance records is deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Administration (FAA), DOT.
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the the certification basis of the airplane, and the
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
part number of the software can be approval must specifically refer to this AD.
conclusively determined from that review. (NPRM).
(4) For service information that contains
(h) Required Actions steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
of paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (l)(4)(ii) of this AD airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
If, during any inspection or records review
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any ISS apply. Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200,
OPS part number COL40–0010–0100 or (i) The steps labeled as RC, including –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
COL46–0007–0100 is found: Within 12 substeps under an RC step and any figures airplanes. This proposed AD was
months after the effective date of this AD, do identified in an RC step, must be done to prompted by reports of cracks found in
all applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’ comply with the AD. If a step or substep is the rear spar web and lower chord on
(required for compliance) in, and in labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
the left and right wings. This proposed
accordance with, the Accomplishment requirement is removed from that step or
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AD would require repetitive detailed
substep. An AMOC is required for any
B787–81205–SB340036–00, Issue 001, dated inspections for cracking of the rear spar
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
June 30, 2017. web and lower chord, and applicable
and identified figures.
on-condition actions. We are proposing
(i) Additional Actions for Group 1 Airplanes (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
this AD to address the unsafe condition
For Group 1 airplanes identified in Boeing deviated from using accepted methods in
on these products.
Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining DATES: We must receive comments on
SB340036–00, Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017:
Prior to accomplishment of the actions approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, this proposed AD by March 26, 2018.
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, install including substeps and identified figures, can ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
new software for the ISS OPS and the still be done as specified, and the airplane using the procedures found in 14 CFR
displays and crew alerting (DCA) database, in can be put back in an airworthy condition. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
accordance with the Accomplishment methods:
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787– (m) Related Information
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
81205–SB340005–00, Issue 002, dated April (1) For more information about this AD,
27, 2016. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
contact Nelson O. Sanchez, Aerospace instructions for submitting comments.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
As of the effective date of this AD, no FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue • Mail: U.S. Department of
person may install ISS OPS part number SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425– Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
COL40–0010–0100 or COL46–0007–0100 on 917–6489; fax: 425–917–6590; email: 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
any airplane, except in accomplishment of nelson.sanchez@faa.gov.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
the actions required by paragraph (i) of this (2) For service information identified in
Washington, DC 20590.
AD. this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
(k) Credit for Previous Actions Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
This paragraph provides credit for the p.m., Monday through Friday, except
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD, Federal holidays.
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
if those actions were performed before the For service information identified in
effective date of this AD using Boeing Service www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA,
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
Bulletin B787–81205–SB340005–00, Issue Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
001, dated December 11, 2015. Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance the availability of this material at the FAA, Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
(AMOCs) 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
call 425–227–1221.
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, internet https://
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Issued in Renton, Washington, on January www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
for this AD, if requested using the procedures 25, 2018. this referenced service information at
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with Michael Kaszycki, the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Acting Director, System Oversight Division, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
Aircraft Certification Service. information on the availability of this
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the [FR Doc. 2018–02199 Filed 2–8–18; 8:45 am] material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
certification office, send it to the attention of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
It is also available on the internet at
the person identified in paragraph (m)(1) of http://www.regulations.gov by searching
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 0074.
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detail the scope of the Agency’s PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1337, dated
authority. DIRECTIVES September 14, 2017, which is referred to in
We are issuing this rulemaking under Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737–
the authority described in Subtitle VII, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 57A1337 RB, dated September 14, 2017.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: continues to read as follows:
(i) Exceptions to Service Information
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Specifications
section, Congress charges the FAA with (1) For purposes of determining
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in § 39.13 [Amended]
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
air commerce by prescribing regulations ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
for practices, methods, and procedures the following new airworthiness 737–57A1337 RB, dated September 14, 2017,
the Administrator finds necessary for directive (AD): uses the phrase ‘‘the original issue date of
safety in air commerce. This regulation The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– Requirements Bulletin 737–57A1337 RB,’’
is within the scope of that authority 2018–0074; Product Identifier 2017– this AD requires using ‘‘the effective date of
because it addresses an unsafe condition NM–148–AD. this AD.’’
that is likely to exist or develop on (2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements
(a) Comments Due Date
products identified in this rulemaking Bulletin 737–57A1337 RB, dated September
We must receive comments by March 26, 14, 2017, specifies contacting Boeing, this AD
action. 2018. requires repair using a method approved in
This proposed AD is issued in
(b) Affected ADs accordance with the procedures specified in
accordance with authority delegated by paragraph (j) of this AD.
the Executive Director, Aircraft None.
Certification Service, as authorized by (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(c) Applicability
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance (AMOCs)
This AD applies to all The Boeing
with that order, issuance of ADs is Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C, (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
normally a function of the Compliance –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
and Airworthiness Division, but during certificated in any category. for this AD, if requested using the procedures
this transition period, the Executive found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
Director has delegated the authority to (d) Subject 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
issue ADs applicable to transport Air Transport Association (ATA) of principal inspector or local Flight Standards
America Code 57, Wings. District Office, as appropriate. If sending
category airplanes to the Director of the
information directly to the manager of the
System Oversight Division. (e) Unsafe Condition certification office, send it to the attention of
Regulatory Findings This AD was prompted by reports of cracks the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of
found in the rear spar web and lower chord this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-
We determined that this proposed AD on the left and right wings. We are issuing ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
would not have federalism implications this AD to detect and correct cracks in the (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
under Executive Order 13132. This rear spar of the left and right wing between notify your appropriate principal inspector,
proposed AD would not have a wing buttock line (WBL) 91 and WBL 155, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
substantial direct effect on the States, on which could lead to the inability of a of the local flight standards district office/
the relationship between the national principal structural element to sustain certificate holding district office.
required flight load and adversely affect the (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
Government and the States, or on the
structural integrity of the airplane. level of safety may be used for any repair,
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various (f) Compliance modification, or alteration required by this
levels of government. AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Comply with this AD within the
Commercial Airplanes Organization
For the reasons discussed above, I compliance times specified, unless already
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
certify this proposed regulation: done.
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (g) Required Actions for Group 1 Airplanes ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, For airplanes identified in Group 1 in approved, the repair method, modification
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737– deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the DOT Regulatory Policies and 57A1337 RB, dated September 14, 2017: the certification basis of the airplane, and the
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Within 120 days after the effective date of approval must specifically refer to this AD.
1979), this AD, inspect the airplane and do all (k) Related Information
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation applicable corrective actions using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures (1) For more information about this AD,
in Alaska, and contact Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer,
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
(4) Will not have a significant Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
economic impact, positive or negative, (h) Required Actions for Group 2 Airplanes Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
on a substantial number of small entities For airplanes identified as Group 2 in Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
under the criteria of the Regulatory Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737– 5313; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
Flexibility Act. 57A1337 RB, dated September 14, 2017: payman.soltani@faa.gov.
Except as required by paragraph (i) of this (2) For service information identified in
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 AD, at the applicable times specified in the this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
Requirements Bulletin 737–57A1337 RB, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
safety, Incorporation by reference,
dated September 14, 2017, do all applicable MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
Safety. actions identified in, and in accordance with, telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
The Proposed Amendment the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
Alert Requirements Bulletin 737–57A1337 referenced service information at the FAA,
Accordingly, under the authority RB, dated September 14, 2017. Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind
delegated to me by the Administrator, Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Guidance for accomplishing the actions the availability of this material at the FAA,
39 as follows: required by this AD is included in Boeing call 425–227–1221.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on January Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt maintenance or inspection program, as
26, 2018. Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, applicable. We issued AD 2014–05–28
Michael Kaszycki, Canada; telephone: 416–375–4000; fax: to detect and correct up-lock hooks
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, 416–375–4539; email: thd.qseries@ worn beyond the wear limit, which
Aircraft Certification Service. aero.bombardier.com; internet: http:// could prevent the successful extension
[FR Doc. 2018–02193 Filed 2–8–18; 8:45 am] www.bombardier.com. You may view of the MLG using the primary landing
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P this referenced service information at gear extension system, which in
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, combination with an alternate extension
1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For system failure could result in the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information on the availability of this inability to extend the MLG.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Since we issued AD 2014–05–28, we
Federal Aviation Administration have determined that the interval from
Examining the AD Docket
MRB task number 323100–202 should
14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on not be escalated, and that MRB task
the internet at http:// number 323100–202 should be
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0072; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–082–AD] www.regulations.gov by searching for applicable to all Model DHC–8–400
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– series airplanes, regardless of which
RIN 2120–AA64 0072; or in person at the Docket MLG up-lock assembly is installed.
Management Facility between 9 a.m. This revised applicability has resulted
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Inc., Airplanes in CMR task number 323100–102 also
except Federal holidays. The AD docket being made applicable to all Model
AGENCY: Federal Aviation contains this proposed AD, the DHC–8–400 series airplanes, regardless
Administration (FAA), DOT. regulatory evaluation, any comments of MLG up-lock assembly part number
received, and other information. The installation.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
street address for the Docket Operations Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(NPRM).
office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede the ADDRESSES section. Comments will for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–05– be available in the AD docket shortly CF–2017–15, dated May 29, 2017
28, for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model after receipt. (referred to after this as the Mandatory
DHC–8–400 series airplanes. AD 2014– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Continuing Airworthiness Information,
05–28 requires revising the maintenance Hulverson, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, or ’’the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
or inspection program, as applicable. Boston ACO Branch, 1200 District condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
Since we issued AD 2014–05–28, we Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; Model DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The
have determined that the interval from telephone: 781–238–7655. MCAI states:
maintenance review board (MRB) task SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[Canadian] AD CF–2012–21 [which
number 323100–202 should not be Comments Invited corresponds to FAA AD 2014–05–28] was
escalated, and that Certification issued to mandate the incorporation of
Maintenance Requirements (CMR) task We invite you to send any written Maintenance Review Board (MRB) task
number 323100–102 should be relevant data, views, or arguments about number 323100–202. As in-service
applicable to all Model DHC–8–400 this proposal. Send your comments to experience has shown that the interval for
series airplanes, regardless of which an address listed under the ADDRESSES MRB task number 323100–202 should not be
main landing gear (MLG) up-lock section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– escalated, Bombardier has introduced one-
assembly is installed. This proposed AD 2018–0072; Product Identifier 2017– star CMR task number 323100–102 to prevent
NM–082–AD’’ at the beginning of your task escalation. Bombardier has also revised
would require revising the maintenance the applicability of MRB task number
or inspection program, as applicable. comments. We specifically invite
323100–202 to be applicable to the entire
We are proposing this AD to address the comments on the overall regulatory,
DHC–8–400/–401/–402 fleet, regardless of
unsafe condition on these products. economic, environmental, and energy which main landing gear (MLG) up-lock
DATES: We must receive comments on
aspects of this proposed AD. We will assembly part number is installed. This
this proposed AD by March 26, 2018. consider all comments received by the revised applicability has resulted in CMR
closing date and may amend this task number 323100–102 also being made
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, proposed AD based on those comments. applicable to the entire DHC–8–400/–401/–
using the procedures found in 14 CFR We will post all comments we 402 fleet, regardless of MLG up-lock
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following receive, without change, to http:// assembly part number installation.
methods: www.regulations.gov, including any This [Canadian] AD mandates the
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to personal information you provide. We incorporation of CMR task number 323100–
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 102 [into the maintenance or inspection
will also post a report summarizing each
instructions for submitting comments. program, as applicable].
substantive verbal contact we receive
• Fax: 202–493–2251. about this proposed AD. You may examine the MCAI in the
• Mail: U.S. Department of AD docket on the internet at http://
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Discussion www.regulations.gov by searching for
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We issued AD 2014–05–28, and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Amendment 39–17800 (79 FR 18611, 0072.
Washington, DC 20590. April 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–05–28’’), for
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Related Service Information Under 1
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 CFR Part 51
8–400 series airplanes.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except AD 2014–05–28 resulted from reports Bombardier, Inc., has issued Q400
Federal holidays. of excessive wear on the lower latch Dash 8 Temporary Revision ALI–0168,
For service information identified in surface of the MLG up-lock hook. AD dated October 31, 2016, to Section 1–32,
this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q- 2014–05–28 requires revising the Landing Gear Maintenance Program, of
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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 March 26, 2018. | |
| Contact | Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5313; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 5743 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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