83 FR 5912 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 29 (February 12, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 29 (Monday, February 12, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 5912-5915] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02358] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0901; Product Identifier 2017-NM-106-AD; Amendment 39-19183; AD 2018-03-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 757-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of scribe line damage on fuselage skin. This AD requires detailed inspections of fuselage skin for the presence of scribe lines, and applicable on-condition actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective March 19, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 19, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 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-2017- 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-2017- 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building [[Page 5913]] Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Truong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5224; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all The Boeing Company Model 757-300 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 29, 2017 (82 FR 45526). The NPRM was prompted by reports of scribe line damage on fuselage skin, caused by sharp tools used during fuselage maintenance. The NPRM proposed to require detailed inspections of fuselage skin for the presence of scribe lines, and applicable on-condition actions. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct scribe line damage. Failure to detect and completely remove scribe lines may lead to fatigue cracking, rapid decompression, and inability of the principal structural element to sustain limit load. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM The Boeing Company and United Airlines supported the NPRM. Request To Add Exemption Paragraph Delta Air Lines (Delta) asserted that any FAA-approved repair installed after the original issue date of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0107, dated July 20, 2017, would not have the scribe line issue because operators are using the approved sealant removal tools and instructions specified in the Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0107, dated July 20, 2017, which would prevent the occurrence of scribe line damage. Delta requested that a paragraph be added to the proposed AD specifying that such a repair would be exempt from the requirements of the proposed AD. We agree with the commenter's request because the Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0107, dated July 20, 2017, provides an exception to inspection requirements for external and internal approved repairs that are installed under certain conditions, including the use and recording of the correct sealant removal procedure. An FAA-approved repair that is installed under the same conditions would also be provided the same exception to the inspection requirements. We have added paragraph (h)(3) to this AD to specify that, for the purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD, the phrase ``FAA-approved repair'' may be substituted for ``approved repair'', as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0107, dated July 20, 2017. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01518SE does not affect the actions specified in the NPRM. We concur with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of the proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) and added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC ST01518SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01518SE is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0107, dated July 20, 2017. The service information describes procedures for detecting and correcting scribe line damage on fuselage skin. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 37 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections................. Up to 149 work-hours $0 Up to $12,665 per Up to $468,605 per x $85 per hour = inspection cycle. inspection cycle. $12,665 per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on [[Page 5914]] products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-03-10 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19183; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0901; Product Identifier 2017-NM-106-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective March 19, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 757-300 series airplanes, certificated in any category. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01518SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/ rgSTC.nsf/0/38b606833bbd98b386257faa00602538/$FILE/ST01518SE.pdf) does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01518SE is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of scribe line damage on fuselage skin, caused by sharp tools used during fuselage maintenance. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct scribe line damage. Failure to detect and completely remove scribe lines may lead to fatigue cracking, rapid decompression, and inability of the principal structural element to sustain limit load. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0107, dated July 20, 2017, do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0107, dated July 20, 2017. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD, the phrase ``the effective date of this AD'' may be substituted for ``the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757- 53A0107, dated July 20, 2017. (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0107, dated July 20, 2017, specifies contacting Boeing, and specifies that action as RC: This AD requires repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (3) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD, the phrase ``FAA-approved repair'' may be substituted for ``approved repair,'' as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0107, dated July 20, 2017. (i) 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 (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (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 For more information about this AD, contact David Truong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5224; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0107, dated July 20, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial [[Page 5915]] Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 26, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-02358 Filed 2-9-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(o) Terminating Action for ALI Tasks the procedures and tests identified as RC can DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(1) Accomplishment of inspections on an be done and the airplane can be put back in
airplane, as required by paragraphs (g), (j), or an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Federal Aviation Administration
(l) of this AD, as applicable, constitutes changes to procedures or tests identified as
terminating action for the inspection RC require approval of an AMOC. 14 CFR Part 39
requirements of ALI task 534129 or task
534130, as applicable, for that airplane. (r) Related Information [Docket No. FAA–2017–0901; Product
(2) Modification of the four fastener holes (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Identifier 2017–NM–106–AD; Amendment
at a door stop location of an airplane as 39–19183; AD 2018–03–10]
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
specified in paragraphs (i) or (m) of this AD, 2016–0238, dated December 2, 2016; RIN 2120–AA64
as applicable, and subsequent initial
corrected January 4, 2017, for related
inspection required by paragraph (j) of this Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
AD, constitutes terminating action for the information. This MCAI may be found in the
inspection requirements of ALI task 534129 AD docket on the internet at http:// Company Airplanes
or task 534130, as applicable, for those holes www.regulations.gov by searching for and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
for that airplane. Subsequent repetitive locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0707.
(2) For more information about this AD,
Administration (FAA), DOT.
inspections are required by paragraph (j) of
this AD. contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, ACTION: Final rule.
(p) Credit for Previous Actions International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW,
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
actions required by paragraphs (g) and (j) of Boeing Company Model 757–300 series
this AD, if those actions were performed 227–1405; fax: 425–227–1149.
(3) Service information identified in this airplanes. This AD was prompted by
before the effective date of this AD using reports of scribe line damage on fuselage
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1288, AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in skin. This AD requires detailed
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated
October 10, 2014. paragraphs (s)(3) and (s)(4) of this AD. inspections of fuselage skin for the
(2) This paragraph provides credit for presence of scribe lines, and applicable
actions required by paragraphs (i) and (m) of (s) Material Incorporated by Reference on-condition actions. We are issuing
this AD, if those actions were performed (1) The Director of the Federal Register this AD to address the unsafe condition
before the effective date of this AD using approved the incorporation by reference on these products.
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1290, (IBR) of the service information listed in this DATES: This AD is effective March 19,
dated October 10, 2014. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 2018.
(q) Other FAA AD Provisions part 51. The Director of the Federal Register
The following provisions also apply to this (2) You must use this service information approved the incorporation by reference
AD: as applicable to do the actions required by of a certain publication listed in this AD
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. as of March 19, 2018.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1288,
ADDRESSES: For service information
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Revision 01, including Appendixes 01, 02,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this identified in this final rule, contact
and 03, dated October 3, 2016.
AD, if requested using the procedures found Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1290,
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Revision 01, dated October 3, 2016.
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
39.19, send your request to your principal (3) For service information identified in
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
inspector or local Flight Standards District
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
Office, as appropriate. If sending information telephone 562–797–1717; internet
directly to the International Section, send it Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
to the attention of the person identified in may view this service information at the
paragraph (r)(2) of this AD. Information may telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61
93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@ FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any airbus.com; internet: http://www.airbus.com. Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate (4) You may view this service information information on the availability of this
principal inspector, or lacking a principal at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
inspector, the manager of the local flight 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For It is also available on the internet at
standards district office/certificate holding information on the availability of this http://www.regulations.gov by searching
district office. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 0901.
(5) You may view this service information
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
that is incorporated by reference at the Examining the AD Docket
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on You may examine the AD docket on
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; the availability of this material at NARA, call the internet at http://
or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for
DOA, the approval must include the DOA- www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
authorized signature. locations.html. 0901; or in person at the Docket
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Management Facility between 9 a.m.
service information contains procedures or Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
tests that are identified as RC, those 29, 2018.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
procedures and tests must be done to comply Michael Kaszycki, contains this final rule, the regulatory
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with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Acting Director, System Oversight Division, evaluation, any comments received, and
not identified as RC are recommended. Those Aircraft Certification Service.
procedures and tests that are not identified other information. The address for the
as RC may be deviated from using accepted [FR Doc. 2018–02359 Filed 2–9–18; 8:45 am] Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
methods in accordance with the operator’s BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Docket Management Facility, U.S.
maintenance or inspection program without Department of Transportation, Docket
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Operations, M–30, West Building
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products identified in this rulemaking (b) Affected ADs (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
action. None. (AMOCs)
This AD is issued in accordance with (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
authority delegated by the Executive (c) Applicability FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, (1) This AD applies to all The Boeing for this AD, if requested using the procedures
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Company Model 757–300 series airplanes, found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
In accordance with that order, issuance certificated in any category. 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type principal inspector or local Flight Standards
of ADs is normally a function of the District Office, as appropriate. If sending
Certificate (STC) ST01518SE (http://
Compliance and Airworthiness information directly to the manager of the
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_
Division, but during this transition certification office, send it to the attention of
Library/rgSTC.nsf/0/38b606833bbd98b
period, the Executive Director has 386257faa00602538/$FILE/ST01518SE.pdf) the person identified in paragraph (j) of this
delegated the authority to issue ADs AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-
does not affect the ability to accomplish the
applicable to transport category LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
actions required by this AD. Therefore, for (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
airplanes to the Director of the System airplanes on which STC ST01518SE is notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Oversight Division. installed, a ‘‘change in product’’ alternative or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
method of compliance (AMOC) approval of the local flight standards district office/
Regulatory Findings
request is not necessary to comply with the certificate holding district office.
This AD will not have federalism requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
implications under Executive Order level of safety may be used for any repair,
(d) Subject
13132. This AD will not have a modification, or alteration required by this
substantial direct effect on the States, on Air Transport Association (ATA) of AD if it is approved by the Boeing
the relationship between the national America Code 53, Fuselage. Commercial Airplanes Organization
government and the States, or on the Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
(e) Unsafe Condition
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
distribution of power and This AD was prompted by reports of scribe ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be
responsibilities among the various line damage on fuselage skin, caused by approved, the repair method, modification
levels of government. sharp tools used during fuselage deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
For the reasons discussed above, I maintenance. We are issuing this AD to the certification basis of the airplane, and the
certify that this AD: detect and correct scribe line damage. Failure approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory to detect and completely remove scribe lines (4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2)
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, may lead to fatigue cracking, rapid of this AD: For service information that
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under decompression, and inability of the principal contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures structural element to sustain limit load. provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii)
of this AD apply.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
(f) Compliance
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation substeps under an RC step and any figures
in Alaska, and Comply with this AD within the
identified in an RC step, must be done to
(4) Will not have a significant compliance times specified, unless already
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
economic impact, positive or negative, done.
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
on a substantial number of small entities (g) Required Actions requirement is removed from that step or
under the criteria of the Regulatory substep. An AMOC is required for any
Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this deviations to RC steps, including substeps
Flexibility Act. AD: At the applicable times specified in and identified figures.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
Alert Service Bulletin 757–53A0107, dated deviated from using accepted methods in
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation July 20, 2017, do all applicable actions accordance with the operator’s maintenance
safety, Incorporation by reference, identified as ‘‘RC’’ (required for compliance) or inspection program without obtaining
Safety. in, and in accordance with, the approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert including substeps and identified figures, can
Adoption of the Amendment
Service Bulletin 757–53A0107, dated July 20, still be done as specified, and the airplane
Accordingly, under the authority 2017. can be put back in an airworthy condition.
delegated to me by the Administrator,
(h) Exceptions to Service Information (j) Related Information
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Specifications
follows: For more information about this AD,
(1) For purposes of determining contact David Truong, Aerospace Engineer,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS compliance with the requirements of this AD, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
the phrase ‘‘the effective date of this AD’’ Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
DIRECTIVES Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
may be substituted for ‘‘the original issue
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 date of this service bulletin,’’ as specified in 5224; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–53A0107, david.truong@faa.gov.
continues to read as follows:
dated July 20, 2017. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (1) The Director of the Federal Register
§ 39.13 [Amended] 757–53A0107, dated July 20, 2017, specifies approved the incorporation by reference
contacting Boeing, and specifies that action (IBR) of the service information listed in this
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding as RC: This AD requires repair using a paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
the following new airworthiness method approved in accordance with the part 51.
directive (AD): procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this (2) You must use this service information
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2018–03–10 The Boeing Company: AD. as applicable to do the actions required by
Amendment 39–19183; Docket No. (3) For purposes of determining this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
FAA–2017–0901; Product Identifier compliance with the requirements of this AD, (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
2017–NM–106–AD. the phrase ‘‘FAA-approved repair’’ may be 53A0107, dated July 20, 2017.
substituted for ‘‘approved repair,’’ as (ii) Reserved.
(a) Effective Date specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (3) For service information identified in
This AD is effective March 19, 2018. 757–53A0107, dated July 20, 2017. this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
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Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data revisions to the Arkansas State Regional Haze FIP) addressing the
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by disapproved portions of the 2008
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; the State of Arkansas through the Arkansas Regional Haze SIP.2 Among
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// Arkansas Department of Environmental other things, the FIP established NOX
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
Quality (ADEQ) on October 31, 2017, emission limits under the BART
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, that address NOX requirements for the requirements for Bailey Unit 1;
1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For nine aforementioned units. McClellan Unit 1; Flint Creek Boiler No.
information on the availability of this DATES: This final rule will be effective 1; Lake Catherine Unit 4; and White
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. March 14, 2018. Bluff Units 1 and 2 and the Auxiliary
(5) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a Boiler. The FIP also established NOX
that is incorporated by reference at the docket for this action under Docket No. emission limits under the reasonable
National Archives and Records progress requirements for Independence
EPA–R06–OAR–2015–0189. All
Administration (NARA). For information on Units 1 and 2.
the availability of this material at NARA, call documents in the dockets are listed on
the http://www.regulations.gov website. In response to petitions submitted by
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Although listed in the index, some the State of Arkansas and industry
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html. information is not publicly available, parties seeking reconsideration and an
e.g., Confidential Business Information administrative stay of the final Arkansas
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January Regional Haze FIP,3 in a letter dated
26, 2018. or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Certain other April 14, 2017, we announced the
Michael Kaszycki, convening of a proceeding to reconsider
material, such as copyrighted material,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, several elements of the FIP, including
Aircraft Certification Service.
is not placed on the internet and will be
publicly available only in hard copy the appropriate compliance dates for the
[FR Doc. 2018–02358 Filed 2–9–18; 8:45 am] NOX emission limits for Flint Creek
form. Publicly available docket
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
materials are available either Unit 1, White Bluff Units 1 and 2, and
electronically through http:// Independence Units 1 and 2.4 EPA also
www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at published a document in the Federal
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION the EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Register on April 25, 2017,
AGENCY Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. administratively staying the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: effectiveness of the 18-month NOX
40 CFR Part 52 compliance dates in the FIP for these
Dayana Medina, (214) 665–7241;
[EPA–R06–OAR–2015–0189; FRL–9973–61– medina.dayana@epa.gov. units for a period of 90 days.5 On July
OAR] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
13, 2017, the EPA published a proposed
Throughout this document wherever rule that would extend the FIP’s NOX
Approval and Promulgation of Air compliance dates for Flint Creek Unit 1,
‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ or ‘‘our’’ is used, we mean
Quality Implementation Plans; State of White Bluff Units 1 and 2, and
the EPA.
Arkansas; Regional Haze and Independence Units 1 and 2, by 21
Interstate Visibility Transport Federal Table of Contents months to January 27, 2020.6 7
Implementation Plan Revisions; I. What is the background for this action? On July 12, 2017, Arkansas submitted
Withdrawal of Federal Implementation II. What final action is EPA taking? a proposed SIP revision with a request
Plan for NOX for Electric Generating III. Responses to Comments Received for parallel processing, addressing the
Units in Arkansas IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews NOX requirements for Bailey Unit 1,
I. What is the background for this McClellan Unit 1, Flint Creek Boiler No.
AGENCY: Environmental Protection 1, Lake Catherine Unit 4, White Bluff
Agency (EPA). action?
Units 1 and 2 and the Auxiliary Boiler,
ACTION: Final rule. Arkansas submitted a SIP revision on and Independence Units 1 and 2
September 9, 2008, to address the first (Arkansas Regional Haze NOX SIP
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection regional haze implementation period.
Agency (EPA) is amending a Federal On August 3, 2010, Arkansas submitted 2 81 FR 66332; see also 81 FR 68319 (October 4,
Implementation Plan (FIP) that a SIP revision with non-substantive 2016) (correction).
addresses regional haze for the first revisions to the Arkansas Pollution 3 See the docket associated with this proposed
planning period for Arkansas that was Control and Ecology Commission rulemaking for a copy of the petitions for
published in the Federal Register on reconsideration and administrative stay submitted
(APCEC) Regulation 19, Chapter 15; this by the State of Arkansas; Entergy Arkansas Inc.,
September 27, 2016, as it applies to the Chapter identified the BART-eligible Entergy Mississippi Inc., and Entergy Power LLC
nitrogen oxide (NOX) requirements for and subject-to-BART sources in (collectively ‘‘Entergy’’); AECC; and the Energy and
the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Arkansas and established the BART Environmental Alliance of Arkansas (EEAA).
Corporation (AECC) Bailey Plant Unit 1; emission limits for subject-to-BART
4 Letter from E. Scott Pruitt, Administrator, EPA,
AECC McClellan Plant Unit 1; the to Nicholas Jacob Bronni & Jamie Leigh Ewing,
sources. On September 27, 2011, the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office, (April 14,
American Electric Power/Southwestern State submitted supplemental 2017). A copy of this letter is included in the
Electric Power Company (AEP/ information to address the regional haze docket, https://www.regulations.gov/
SWEPCO) Flint Creek Plant Boiler No. requirements. We are hereafter referring document?D=EPA-R06-OAR-2015-0189-0240.
5 82 FR 18994.
1; Entergy Arkansas, Inc. (Entergy) Lake to these regional haze submittals 6 82 FR 32284.
Catherine Plant Unit 4; Entergy White collectively as the ‘‘2008 Arkansas 7 EPA has not finalized the July 13, 2017
Bluff Plant Units 1 and 2 and the
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
Regional Haze SIP.’’ On March 12, 2012, proposed rule. The separate final action approving
Auxiliary Boiler; and Entergy we partially approved and partially the Arkansas Regional Haze NOX SIP revision
Independence Plant Units 1 and 2. We disapproved the 2008 Arkansas together with this final action EPA is taking to
are removing these FIP requirements Regional Haze SIP.1 On September 27, withdraw the source-specific NOX emission limits
for the nine EGUs in the Arkansas Regional Haze
because in a separate action being 2016, we published a FIP (the Arkansas FIP, make it unnecessary to finalize our July 13,
published in this Federal Register, we 2017 proposed rule to revise the NOX compliance
are taking final action to approve 1 77 FR 14604. dates in the Arkansas Regional Haze FIP.
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| Dates | This AD is effective March 19, 2018. | |
| Contact | David Truong, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5224; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected] | |
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