83_FR_62931 83 FR 62697 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

83 FR 62697 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 234 (December 6, 2018)

Page Range62697-62700
FR Document2018-26365

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-8 and -9 airplanes. This emergency AD was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these airplanes. This AD requires revising certificate limitations and operating procedures of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide the flight crew with runaway horizontal stabilizer trim procedures to follow under certain conditions. This AD was prompted by analysis performed by the manufacturer showing that if an erroneously high single angle of attack (AOA) sensor input is received by the flight control system, there is a potential for repeated nose-down trim commands of the horizontal stabilizer. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 234 (Thursday, December 6, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 234 (Thursday, December 6, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 62697-62700]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-26365]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0960; Product Identifier 2018-NM-151-AD; Amendment 
39-19512; AD 2018-23-51]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The 
Boeing Company Model 737-8 and -9 airplanes. This emergency AD was sent 
previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these airplanes. 
This AD requires revising certificate limitations and operating 
procedures of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide the flight 
crew with runaway horizontal stabilizer trim procedures to follow under 
certain conditions. This AD was prompted by analysis performed by the 
manufacturer showing that if an erroneously high single angle of attack 
(AOA) sensor input is received by the flight control system, there is a 
potential for repeated nose-down trim commands of the horizontal 
stabilizer. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective December 21, 2018 to all persons except 
those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Emergency AD 
2018-23-51, issued on November 7, 2018, which contained the 
requirements of this amendment.
    We must receive comments on this AD by January 22, 2019.

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.

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-
0960; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 
800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available 
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace 
Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3548; 
email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On November 7, 2018, we issued Emergency AD 2018-23-51, which 
requires revising certificate limitations and operating procedures of 
the AFM to provide the flight crew with runaway horizontal stabilizer 
trim procedures to follow under certain conditions. This emergency AD 
was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these 
airplanes. This action was prompted by analysis performed by the 
manufacturer showing that if an erroneously high single AOA sensor 
input is received by the flight control system, there is a potential 
for repeated nose-down trim commands of the horizontal stabilizer. This 
condition, if not addressed, could cause the flight crew to have 
difficulty controlling the airplane, and lead to excessive nose-down 
attitude, significant altitude loss, and possible impact with terrain.

FAA's Determination

    We are issuing 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.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires revising certificate limitations and operating 
procedures of the AFM to provide the flight crew with runaway 
horizontal stabilizer trim procedures to follow under certain 
conditions.

Interim Action

    We consider this AD interim action. If final action is later 
identified, we might consider further rulemaking then.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
Emergency AD 2018-23-51, issued on November 7, 2018, to all known U.S. 
owners and operators of these airplanes. The FAA found that the risk to 
the flying public justified waiving notice and comment prior to 
adoption of this rule because an erroneously high single AOA sensor 
input received by the flight control system can result in a potential 
for repeated nose-down trim commands of the horizontal stabilizer, 
which could cause the flight crew to have difficulty controlling the 
airplane, and lead to excessive nose-down attitude, significant 
altitude loss, and possible impact with terrain. These conditions still 
exist and the AD is hereby published in the Federal Register as an 
amendment to section 39.13 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 
39.13) to make it effective to all persons. Therefore, we find good 
cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are 
impracticable. In addition, for the reason(s) stated above, we find 
that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 
30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public 
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or 
arguments about

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this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the 
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2018-0960 and Product 
Identifier 2018-NM-151-AD at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this final rule. We will consider 
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule 
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 final rule.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 45 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Revising the AFM......................  1 work-hour x $85 per                 $0             $85          $3,825
                                         hour = $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs'' 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and 
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2018-23-51 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19512; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0960; Product Identifier 2018-NM-151-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective December 21, 2018 to all persons except 
those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Emergency 
AD 2018-23-51, issued on November 7, 2018, which contained the 
requirements of this amendment.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-8 and -9 
airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight 
controls.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by analysis performed by the manufacturer 
showing that if an erroneously high single angle of attack (AOA) 
sensor input is received by the flight control system, there is a 
potential for repeated nose-down trim commands of the horizontal 
stabilizer. We are issuing this AD to address this potential 
resulting nose-down trim, which could cause the flight crew to have 
difficulty controlling the airplane, and lead to excessive nose-down 
attitude, significant altitude loss, and possible impact with 
terrain.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Revision of Airplane Flight Manual (AFM): Certificate Limitations

    Within 3 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
Certificate Limitations chapter of the applicable AFM to include the 
information in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.

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(h) AFM Revision: Operating Procedures

    Within 3 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
Operating Procedures chapter of the applicable AFM to include the 
information in figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD.

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 (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle 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.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Douglas Tsuji, 
Senior Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, 
Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 
phone and fax: 206-231-3548; email: [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on November 21, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                (ii) RR Alert NMSB Trent 1000 72–K132,               DATES:  This AD is effective December                 nose-down trim commands of the
                                             dated June 29, 2018.                                    21, 2018 to all persons except those                  horizontal stabilizer. This condition, if
                                                (3) For RR service information identified in         persons to whom it was made                           not addressed, could cause the flight
                                             this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate
                                             Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
                                                                                                     immediately effective by Emergency AD                 crew to have difficulty controlling the
                                             England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011–44–1332–                  2018–23–51, issued on November 7,                     airplane, and lead to excessive nose-
                                             242424; fax: 011–44–1332–249936; email:                 2018, which contained the requirements                down attitude, significant altitude loss,
                                             corporate.care@rolls-royce.com; internet:               of this amendment.                                    and possible impact with terrain.
                                             https://customers.rolls-royce.com/public/                 We must receive comments on this
                                             rollsroycecare.                                                                                               FAA’s Determination
                                                                                                     AD by January 22, 2019.
                                                (4) You may view this service information                                                                    We are issuing this AD because we
                                                                                                     ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                             at FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards                                                                          evaluated all the relevant information
                                             Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,               using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                                                                     11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following              and determined the unsafe condition
                                             MA 01803. For information on the
                                                                                                     methods:                                              described previously is likely to exist or
                                             availability of this material at the FAA, call
                                             781–238–7759.                                             • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                 develop in other products of the same
                                                (5) You may view this service information            http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                type design.
                                             at the National Archives and Records                    instructions for submitting comments.                 AD Requirements
                                             Administration (NARA). For information on                 • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                             the availability of this material at NARA, call           • Mail: U.S. Department of                            This AD requires revising certificate
                                             202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                                                                     Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                 limitations and operating procedures of
                                             www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-                                                                    the AFM to provide the flight crew with
                                             locations.html.                                         30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                                                                     W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,                   runaway horizontal stabilizer trim
                                               Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on               Washington, DC 20590.                                 procedures to follow under certain
                                             November 28, 2018.                                                                                            conditions.
                                                                                                       • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
                                             Robert J. Ganley,                                       address above between 9 a.m. and 5                    Interim Action
                                             Manager, Engine & Propeller Standards                   p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                             Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.                                                                          We consider this AD interim action. If
                                                                                                     Federal holidays.                                     final action is later identified, we might
                                             [FR Doc. 2018–26393 Filed 12–4–18; 8:45 am]
                                             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                  Examining the AD Docket                               consider further rulemaking then.
                                                                                                       You may examine the AD docket on                    FAA’s Determination of the Effective
                                                                                                     the internet at http://                               Date
                                             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            www.regulations.gov by searching for                     An unsafe condition exists that
                                                                                                     and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                     requires the immediate adoption of
                                             Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                     0960; or in person at Docket Operations               Emergency AD 2018–23–51, issued on
                                                                                                     between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday                     November 7, 2018, to all known U.S.
                                             14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                     through Friday, except Federal holidays.              owners and operators of these airplanes.
                                             [Docket No. FAA–2018–0960; Product                      The AD docket contains this final rule,               The FAA found that the risk to the
                                             Identifier 2018–NM–151–AD; Amendment                    the regulatory evaluation, any
                                             39–19512; AD 2018–23–51]                                                                                      flying public justified waiving notice
                                                                                                     comments received, and other                          and comment prior to adoption of this
                                             RIN 2120–AA64                                           information. The street address for                   rule because an erroneously high single
                                                                                                     Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–                    AOA sensor input received by the flight
                                             Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing                    5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.                    control system can result in a potential
                                             Company Airplanes                                       Comments will be available in the AD                  for repeated nose-down trim commands
                                                                                                     docket shortly after receipt.                         of the horizontal stabilizer, which could
                                             AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                             Administration (FAA), DOT.                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      cause the flight crew to have difficulty
                                             ACTION: Final rule; request for
                                                                                                     Douglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace                       controlling the airplane, and lead to
                                             comments.                                               Engineer, Systems and Equipment                       excessive nose-down attitude,
                                                                                                     Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200                significant altitude loss, and possible
                                             SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new                       South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;                impact with terrain. These conditions
                                             airworthiness directive (AD) for all The                phone and fax: 206–231–3548; email:                   still exist and the AD is hereby
                                             Boeing Company Model 737–8 and –9                       Douglas.Tsuji@faa.gov.                                published in the Federal Register as an
                                             airplanes. This emergency AD was sent                   SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            amendment to section 39.13 of the
                                             previously to all known U.S. owners                                                                           Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
                                             and operators of these airplanes. This                  Discussion
                                                                                                                                                           39.13) to make it effective to all persons.
                                             AD requires revising certificate                           On November 7, 2018, we issued                     Therefore, we find good cause that
                                             limitations and operating procedures of                 Emergency AD 2018–23–51, which                        notice and opportunity for prior public
                                             the airplane flight manual (AFM) to                     requires revising certificate limitations             comment are impracticable. In addition,
                                             provide the flight crew with runaway                    and operating procedures of the AFM to                for the reason(s) stated above, we find
                                             horizontal stabilizer trim procedures to                provide the flight crew with runaway                  that good cause exists for making this
                                             follow under certain conditions. This                   horizontal stabilizer trim procedures to              amendment effective in less than 30
                                             AD was prompted by analysis                             follow under certain conditions. This                 days.
                                             performed by the manufacturer showing                   emergency AD was sent previously to
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                                             that if an erroneously high single angle                all known U.S. owners and operators of                Comments Invited
                                             of attack (AOA) sensor input is received                these airplanes. This action was                        This AD is a final rule that involves
                                             by the flight control system, there is a                prompted by analysis performed by the                 requirements affecting flight safety and
                                             potential for repeated nose-down trim                   manufacturer showing that if an                       was not preceded by notice and an
                                             commands of the horizontal stabilizer.                  erroneously high single AOA sensor                    opportunity for public comment.
                                             We are issuing this AD to address the                   input is received by the flight control               However, we invite you to send any
                                             unsafe condition on these products.                     system, there is a potential for repeated             written data, views, or arguments about


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                                             this final rule. Send your comments to                           consider all comments received by the                 substantive verbal contact we receive
                                             an address listed under the ADDRESSES                            closing date and may amend this final                 about this final rule.
                                             section. Include the docket number                               rule because of those comments.
                                             FAA–2018–0960 and Product Identifier                                                                                   Costs of Compliance
                                                                                                                We will post all comments we
                                             2018–NM–151–AD at the beginning of                                                                                       We estimate that this AD affects 45
                                                                                                              receive, without change, to http://
                                             your comments. We specifically invite                                                                                  airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
                                                                                                              www.regulations.gov, including any
                                             comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                                                                              personal information you provide. We                  the following costs to comply with this
                                             economic, environmental, and energy
                                                                                                              will also post a report summarizing each              AD:
                                             aspects of this final rule. We will

                                                                                                            ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
                                                                                                                                                                                         Cost per     Cost on U.S.
                                                                      Action                                                    Labor cost                          Parts cost           product       operators

                                             Revising the AFM ...........................................    1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................                  $0             $85         $3,825



                                             Authority for This Rulemaking                                    government and the States, or on the                  (a) Effective Date
                                                                                                              distribution of power and                                This AD is effective December 21, 2018 to
                                                Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                                                                              responsibilities among the various                    all persons except those persons to whom it
                                             specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                                                                              levels of government.                                 was made immediately effective by
                                             rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                             section 106, describes the authority of                            For the reasons discussed above, I                  Emergency AD 2018–23–51, issued on
                                             the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                           certify that this AD:                                 November 7, 2018, which contained the
                                                                                                                (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory               requirements of this amendment.
                                             Aviation Programs’’ describes in more
                                             detail the scope of the Agency’s                                 action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                 (b) Affected ADs
                                             authority.                                                         (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                                                                                                                                                      None.
                                                We are issuing this rulemaking under                          DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                             the authority described in Subtitle VII,                         (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),                     (c) Applicability
                                             Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                                (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               This AD applies to all The Boeing
                                             ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                             in Alaska, and                                        Company Model 737–8 and –9 airplanes,
                                             section, Congress charges the FAA with                             (4) Will not have a significant                     certificated in any category.
                                             promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                       economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                                                                                                                                    (d) Subject
                                             air commerce by prescribing regulations                          on a substantial number of small entities
                                             for practices, methods, and procedures                           under the criteria of the Regulatory                   Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                                                                              Flexibility Act.                                      America Code 27, Flight controls.
                                             the Administrator finds necessary for
                                             safety in air commerce. This regulation                          List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                    (e) Unsafe Condition
                                             is within the scope of that authority                                                                                     This AD was prompted by analysis
                                             because it addresses an unsafe condition                           Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                                                                                                                                    performed by the manufacturer showing that
                                             that is likely to exist or develop on                            safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                                                                                                                                    if an erroneously high single angle of attack
                                             products identified in this rulemaking                           Safety.
                                                                                                                                                                    (AOA) sensor input is received by the flight
                                             action.                                                          Adoption of the Amendment                             control system, there is a potential for
                                                This AD is issued in accordance with                                                                                repeated nose-down trim commands of the
                                             authority delegated by the Executive                               Accordingly, under the authority
                                                                                                                                                                    horizontal stabilizer. We are issuing this AD
                                             Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                        delegated to me by the Administrator,                 to address this potential resulting nose-down
                                             as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                             the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                      trim, which could cause the flight crew to
                                             In accordance with that order, issuance                          follows:                                              have difficulty controlling the airplane, and
                                             of ADs is normally a function of the                             PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                                                                                                                                    lead to excessive nose-down attitude,
                                             Compliance and Airworthiness                                     DIRECTIVES
                                                                                                                                                                    significant altitude loss, and possible impact
                                             Division, but during this transition                                                                                   with terrain.
                                             period, the Executive Director has                               ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39               (f) Compliance
                                             delegated the authority to issue ADs                             continues to read as follows:                           Comply with this AD within the
                                             applicable to transport category
                                                                                                                  Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        compliance times specified, unless already
                                             airplanes and associated appliances to
                                                                                                                                                                    done.
                                             the Director of the System Oversight                             § 39.13   [Amended]
                                             Division.                                                                                                              (g) Revision of Airplane Flight Manual
                                                                                                              ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                 (AFM): Certificate Limitations
                                             Regulatory Findings                                              the following new airworthiness
                                                                                                                                                                      Within 3 days after the effective date of
                                               This AD will not have federalism                               directive (AD):                                       this AD, revise the Certificate Limitations
                                             implications under Executive Order                               2018–23–51 The Boeing Company:                        chapter of the applicable AFM to include the
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                                             13132. This AD will not have a                                       Amendment 39–19512; Docket No.                    information in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of
                                             substantial direct effect on the States, on                          FAA–2018–0960; Product Identifier                 this AD.
                                             the relationship between the national                                2018–NM–151–AD.




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                                             (h) AFM Revision: Operating Procedures                  chapter of the applicable AFM to include the
                                               Within 3 days after the effective date of             information in figure 2 to paragraph (h) of
                                             this AD, revise the Operating Procedures                this AD.
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                                             (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-             St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:
                                             (AMOCs)                                                 Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.                    206–231–3548; email: Douglas.Tsuji@faa.gov.
                                               (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,                    (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
                                                                                                                                                           (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                             FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs                 notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                                                                                     or lacking a principal inspector, the manager           None.
                                             for this AD, if requested using the procedures
                                                                                                     of the local flight standards district office/          Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
                                             found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
                                                                                                     certificate holding district office.                  November 21, 2018.
                                             14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
                                             principal inspector or local Flight Standards           (j) Related Information                               Michael Kaszycki,
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                                             District Office, as appropriate. If sending               For more information about this AD,                 Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
                                             information directly to the manager of the              contact Douglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace               Aircraft Certification Service.
                                             certification office, send it to the attention of       Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section,              [FR Doc. 2018–26365 Filed 12–4–18; 8:45 am]
                                             the person identified in paragraph (j) of this          FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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Document Created: 2018-12-05 02:36:09
Document Modified: 2018-12-05 02:36:09
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD is effective December 21, 2018 to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Emergency AD 2018-23-51, issued on November 7, 2018, which contained the requirements of this amendment.
ContactDouglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3548; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 62697 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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