83 FR 6984 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 33 (February 16, 2018)

Page Range		6984-6986
FR Document		2018-03213

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of bolt rotation in the engine drag fitting joint and fasteners heads; an inspection of the fastener holes revealed that cracks were found in the skin on two airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for skin cracking and shim migration at the upper link drag fittings, diagonal brace cracking, and fastener looseness; and applicable on-condition actions. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0110; Product Identifier 2017-NM-125-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. This proposed AD was 
prompted by reports of bolt rotation in the engine drag fitting joint 
and fasteners heads; an inspection of the fastener holes revealed that 
cracks were found in the skin on two airplanes. This proposed AD would 
require repetitive inspections for skin cracking and shim migration at 
the upper link drag fittings, diagonal brace cracking, and fastener 
looseness; 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 April 2, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Boeing 
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; 
telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may 
view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport 
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It 
is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0110.

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-
0110; 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: Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount 
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5239; fax: 562-627-
5210; email: chandraduth.ramdoss@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-2018-0110; 
Product Identifier 2017-NM-125-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because 
of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We have received reports indicating bolt rotation in the engine 
drag fitting joint and fasteners heads; an inspection of the fastener 
holes revealed that cracks were found in the skin on two airplanes. The 
bolt rotations have been reported on airplanes having between 1,889 and 
21,073 total flight cycles, and between 6,000 and 56,008 total flight 
hours. Boeing analysis has found that the root cause of the crack is 
loss of clamp-up causing movement of the fastener in the hole and high 
peak stresses, galling of the hole, and early cracking of the skin. 
Loss of clamp-up is potentially caused by shim migration, cracked bolt 
heads, loss of torque, and other contributing factors. Discontinuation 
of cold working on the holes (line numbers 803 through 1050) is a 
contributing factor to very early cracking. This condition, if not 
corrected, could result in cracking in the wing upper skin and forward 
drag fittings, and lead to a compromised upper link and reduced 
structural integrity of the engine strut.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, 
dated July 14, 2017. The service information describes procedures for 
repetitive detailed inspections for skin cracking and shim migration at 
the upper link drag fittings, repetitive general visual inspections for 
diagonal brace cracking and fastener looseness, and applicable on-
condition actions. This service information is reasonably available 
because the interested parties have access to it through their normal 
course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishment of the actions 
identified in the Boeing Alert

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Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, dated July 14, 2017, as 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-2018-0110.

Explanation of ``RB'' (Requirements Bulletin)

    The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the 
Airworthiness Directives Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee 
(AD ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement is a process for 
annotating which steps in the service information are ``required for 
compliance'' (RC) with an AD. Boeing has implemented this RC concept 
into Boeing service bulletins.
    In an effort to further improve the quality of ADs and AD-related 
Boeing service information, a joint process improvement initiative was 
worked between the FAA and Boeing. The initiative resulted in the 
development of a new process in which the service information more 
clearly identifies the actions needed to address the unsafe condition 
in the ``Accomplishment Instructions.'' The new process results in a 
Boeing Requirements Bulletin, which contains only the actions needed to 
address the unsafe condition (i.e., only the RC actions).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 606 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                                Cost on U.S.
           Action                   Labor cost         Parts cost       Cost per product          operators
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Inspections.................  83 work-hours x $85                $0  $7,055 per inspection  $4,275,330 per
                               per hour = $7,055                      cycle.                 inspection cycle.
                               per inspection cycle.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed 
AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2018-0110; Product Identifier 
2017-NM-125-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by April 2, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200PF, -
200CB, and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as 
identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, 
dated July 14, 2017.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by bolt rotation in the engine drag fitting 
joint and fasteners heads; an inspection of the fastener holes 
revealed that cracks were found in the skin on two airplanes. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the wing upper 
skin and forward drag fittings, which could lead to a compromised 
upper link and reduced structural integrity of the engine strut.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the 
applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing 
Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB,

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dated July 14, 2017, do all applicable actions identified in, and in 
accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 
Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, dated July 14, 2017.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:  Guidance for accomplishing 
the actions required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service 
Bulletin 757-57A0073, dated July 14, 2017, which is referred to in 
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, dated July 14, 
2017.

(h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications

    (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements 
of this AD: Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, 
dated July 14, 2017, uses the phrase ``the original issue date of 
the requirements bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the effective 
date of this AD.''
    (2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, 
dated July 14, 2017, specifies contacting Boeing, this AD requires 
repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures 
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority 
to approve AMOCs 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)(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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Chandra Ramdoss, 
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-
5239; fax: 562-627-5210; email: chandraduth.ramdoss@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, 2200 South 216th 
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 9, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER For service information identified in personal information you provide. We
contains notices to the public of the proposed this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial will also post a report summarizing each
issuance of rules and regulations. The Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data substantive verbal contact we receive
purpose of these notices is to give interested Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster about this proposed AD.
persons an opportunity to participate in the Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
rule making prior to the adoption of the final Discussion
rules.
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
internet https:// We have received reports indicating
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view bolt rotation in the engine drag fitting
this referenced service information at joint and fasteners heads; an inspection
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, of the fastener holes revealed that cracks
Federal Aviation Administration 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. were found in the skin on two airplanes.
For information on the availability of The bolt rotations have been reported on
14 CFR Part 39 this material at the FAA, call 206–231– airplanes having between 1,889 and
3195. It is also available on the internet 21,073 total flight cycles, and between
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0110; Product 6,000 and 56,008 total flight hours.
at http://www.regulations.gov by
Identifier 2017–NM–125–AD] Boeing analysis has found that the root
searching for and locating Docket No.
RIN 2120–AA64 FAA–2018–0110. cause of the crack is loss of clamp-up
causing movement of the fastener in the
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Examining the AD Docket hole and high peak stresses, galling of
Company Airplanes You may examine the AD docket on the hole, and early cracking of the skin.
the internet at http:// Loss of clamp-up is potentially caused
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for by shim migration, cracked bolt heads,
Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– loss of torque, and other contributing
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 0110; or in person at the Docket factors. Discontinuation of cold working
(NPRM). Management Facility between 9 a.m. on the holes (line numbers 803 through
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 1050) is a contributing factor to very
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new except Federal holidays. The AD docket early cracking. This condition, if not
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain contains this NPRM, the regulatory corrected, could result in cracking in the
The Boeing Company Model 757 evaluation, any comments received, and wing upper skin and forward drag
airplanes. This proposed AD was other information. The street address for fittings, and lead to a compromised
prompted by reports of bolt rotation in the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– upper link and reduced structural
the engine drag fitting joint and 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. integrity of the engine strut.
fasteners heads; an inspection of the Comments will be available in the AD
fastener holes revealed that cracks were Related Service Information Under 1
docket shortly after receipt. CFR Part 51
found in the skin on two airplanes. This
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
proposed AD would require repetitive We reviewed Boeing Alert
Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Engineer,
inspections for skin cracking and shim Requirements Bulletin 757–57A0073
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles
migration at the upper link drag fittings, RB, dated July 14, 2017. The service
ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
diagonal brace cracking, and fastener information describes procedures for
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
looseness; and applicable on-condition repetitive detailed inspections for skin
phone: 562–627–5239; fax: 562–627–
actions. We are proposing this AD to cracking and shim migration at the
5210; email: chandraduth.ramdoss@
address the unsafe condition on these upper link drag fittings, repetitive
faa.gov.
products. general visual inspections for diagonal
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: brace cracking and fastener looseness,
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 2, 2018. Comments Invited and applicable on-condition actions.
This service information is reasonably
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, We invite you to send any written available because the interested parties
using the procedures found in 14 CFR relevant data, views, or arguments about have access to it through their normal
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following this proposal. Send your comments to course of business or by the means
methods: an address listed under the ADDRESSES identified in the ADDRESSES section.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 2018–0110; Product Identifier 2017– FAA’s Determination
instructions for submitting comments. NM–125–AD’’ at the beginning of your We are proposing this AD because we
• Fax: 202–493–2251. comments. We specifically invite evaluated all the relevant information
• Mail: U.S. Department of comments on the overall regulatory, and determined the unsafe condition
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Transportation, Docket Operations, M– economic, environmental, and energy described previously is likely to exist or
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room aspects of this NPRM. We will consider develop in other products of the same
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, all comments received by the closing type design.
Washington, DC 20590. date and may amend this NPRM
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail because of those comments. Proposed AD Requirements
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 We will post all comments we This proposed AD would require
p.m., Monday through Friday, except receive, without change, to http:// accomplishment of the actions
Federal holidays. www.regulations.gov, including any identified in the Boeing Alert

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Requirements Bulletin 757–57A0073 Directives Implementation Aviation information more clearly identifies the
RB, dated July 14, 2017, as described Rulemaking Committee (AD ARC), to actions needed to address the unsafe
previously, except for any differences enhance the AD system. One condition in the ‘‘Accomplishment
identified as exceptions in the enhancement is a process for annotating Instructions.’’ The new process results
regulatory text of this proposed AD. which steps in the service information in a Boeing Requirements Bulletin,
For information on the procedures are ‘‘required for compliance’’ (RC) with which contains only the actions needed
and compliance times, see this service an AD. Boeing has implemented this RC to address the unsafe condition (i.e.,
information at http:// concept into Boeing service bulletins. only the RC actions).
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– In an effort to further improve the Costs of Compliance
0110. quality of ADs and AD-related Boeing
service information, a joint process We estimate that this proposed AD
Explanation of ‘‘RB’’ (Requirements improvement initiative was worked affects 606 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
Bulletin) between the FAA and Boeing. The estimate the following costs to comply
The FAA worked in conjunction with initiative resulted in the development of with this proposed AD:
industry, under the Airworthiness a new process in which the service

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

Inspections .......... 83 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 $7,055 per inspection cycle ......... $4,275,330 per inspection cycle.
$7,055 per inspection cycle.

We have received no definitive data Regulatory Findings § 39.13 [Amended]
that would enable us to provide cost We determined that this proposed AD ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
estimates for the on-condition actions would not have federalism implications the following new airworthiness
specified in this proposed AD. under Executive Order 13132. This directive (AD):
Authority for This Rulemaking proposed AD would not have a The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
substantial direct effect on the States, on 2018–0110; Product Identifier 2017–
Title 49 of the United States Code the relationship between the national NM–125–AD.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Government and the States, or on the (a) Comments Due Date
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, distribution of power and We must receive comments by April 2,
section 106, describes the authority of responsibilities among the various 2018.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I (b) Affected ADs
Aviation Programs, describes in more
certify this proposed regulation: None.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (c) Applicability
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, This AD applies to The Boeing Company
We are issuing this rulemaking under (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Model 757–200, –200PF, –200CB, and –300
the DOT Regulatory Policies and series airplanes, certificated in any category,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, as identified in Boeing Alert Requirements
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 1979), Bulletin 757–57A0073 RB, dated July 14,
section, Congress charges the FAA with (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 2017.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in in Alaska, and (d) Subject
air commerce by prescribing regulations (4) Will not have a significant
for practices, methods, and procedures Air Transport Association (ATA) of
economic impact, positive or negative, America Code 57, Wings.
the Administrator finds necessary for on a substantial number of small entities
safety in air commerce. This regulation under the criteria of the Regulatory (e) Unsafe Condition
is within the scope of that authority Flexibility Act. This AD was prompted by bolt rotation in
because it addresses an unsafe condition the engine drag fitting joint and fasteners
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 heads; an inspection of the fastener holes
that is likely to exist or develop on
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation revealed that cracks were found in the skin
products identified in this rulemaking
safety, Incorporation by reference, on two airplanes. We are issuing this AD to
action. detect and correct cracking in the wing upper
Safety. skin and forward drag fittings, which could
This proposed AD is issued in
accordance with authority delegated by The Proposed Amendment lead to a compromised upper link and
the Executive Director, Aircraft reduced structural integrity of the engine
Accordingly, under the authority strut.
Certification Service, as authorized by delegated to me by the Administrator,
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (f) Compliance
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with that order, issuance of ADs is 39 as follows: Comply with this AD within the
normally a function of the Compliance compliance times specified, unless already
and Airworthiness Division, but during PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS done.
this transition period, the Executive DIRECTIVES (g) Required Actions
Director has delegated the authority to Except as required by paragraph (h) of this
issue ADs applicable to transport ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
AD: At the applicable times specified in the
category airplanes to the Director of the continues to read as follows: ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert
System Oversight Division. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Requirements Bulletin 757–57A0073 RB,

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dated July 14, 2017, do all applicable actions referenced service information at the FAA, electronically scanned and placed there.
identified in, and in accordance with, the Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South Federal Register notices published by
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information FinCEN are searchable by docket
Requirements Bulletin 757–57A0073 RB, on the availability of this material at the
number, RIN, or document title, among
dated July 14, 2017. FAA, call 206–231–3195.
other things, and the docket number,
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
Guidance for accomplishing the actions
RIN, and title may be found at the
9, 2018. beginning of such notices. In general,
required by this AD can be found in Boeing
Michael Kaszycki, FinCEN will make all comments
Alert Service Bulletin 757–57A0073, dated
July 14, 2017, which is referred to in Boeing Acting Director, System Oversight Division, publicly available by posting them on
Alert Requirements Bulletin 757–57A0073 Aircraft Certification Service. http://www.regulations.gov.
RB, dated July 14, 2017. [FR Doc. 2018–03213 Filed 2–15–18; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The
(h) Exceptions to Service Information
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Specifications 2732.
(1) For purposes of determining SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
compliance with the requirements of this AD: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
I. Statutory Provisions
757–57A0073 RB, dated July 14, 2017, uses Financial Crimes Enforcement Network On October 26, 2001, the President
the phrase ‘‘the original issue date of the signed into law the Uniting and
requirements bulletin,’’ this AD requires 31 CFR Part 1010 Strengthening America by Providing
using ‘‘the effective date of this AD.’’ Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept
(2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements RIN 1506–AB39
Bulletin 757–57A0073 RB, dated July 14,
and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001,
2017, specifies contacting Boeing, this AD Proposal of Special Measure Against Public Law 107–56 (the USA PATRIOT
requires repair using a method approved in ABLV Bank, AS as a Financial Act). Title III of the USA PATRIOT Act
accordance with the procedures specified in Institution of Primary Money amends the anti-money laundering
paragraph (i) of this AD. Laundering Concern (AML) provisions of the Bank Secrecy
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Act (BSA), codified at 12 U.S.C. 1829b,
AGENCY: Financial Crimes Enforcement 12 U.S.C. 1951–1959, and 31 U.S.C.
(AMOCs) Network (FinCEN), Treasury.
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
5311–5314, 5316–5332, to promote the
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. prevention, detection, and prosecution
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures of international money laundering and
SUMMARY: FinCEN is issuing a notice of
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with the financing of terrorism. Regulations
proposed rulemaking (NPRM), pursuant
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your implementing the BSA appear at 31 CFR
principal inspector or local Flight Standards to Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT
Chapter X. The authority of the
District Office, as appropriate. If sending Act, to prohibit the opening or
Secretary of the Treasury (the Secretary)
information directly to the manager of the maintaining of a correspondent account
to administer the BSA and its
certification office, send it to the attention of in the United States for, or on behalf of,
implementing regulations has been
the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of ABLV Bank, AS.
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-
delegated to FinCEN.
DATES: Written comments on the notice Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act
ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
of proposed rulemaking must be (Section 311), codified at 31 U.S.C.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector, submitted on or before April 17, 2018. 5318A, grants FinCEN the authority,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, upon finding that reasonable grounds
of the local flight standards district office/ identified by RIN–1506–AB39, by any of exist for concluding that a jurisdiction
certificate holding district office. the following methods: outside of the United States, one or
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable • Federal E-rulemaking Portal: http:// more financial institutions operating
level of safety may be used for any repair, www.regulations.gov. Follow the outside of the United States, one or
modification, or alteration required by this
instructions for submitting comments. more classes of transactions within or
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization Include Docket Number FinCEN–2017– involving a jurisdiction outside of the
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has 0013 and RIN–1506–AB39 in the United States, or one or more types of
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles submission. accounts is of primary money
ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be • Mail: The Financial Crimes laundering concern, to require domestic
approved, the repair method, modification Enforcement Network, P.O. Box 39, financial institutions and domestic
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Vienna, VA 22183. Include RIN–1506– financial agencies to take certain
the certification basis of the airplane, and the AB39 in the body of the text. Any ‘‘special measures.’’ The five special
approval must specifically refer to this AD. comments submitted by mail must be measures enumerated in Section 311 are
(j) Related Information postmarked by the due date for prophylactic safeguards that defend the
(1) For more information about this AD, comments indicated above. Please U.S. financial system from money
contact Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace submit comments by one method only. laundering and terrorist financing.
Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los • Comments submitted in response to FinCEN may impose one or more of
Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount this NPRM will become a matter of these special measures in order to
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; public record. Therefore, you should protect the U.S. financial system from
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phone: 562–627–5239; fax: 562–627–5210; submit only information that you wish these threats. Special measures one
email: chandraduth.ramdoss@faa.gov. to make publicly available. through four, codified at 31 U.S.C.
(2) For service information identified in
• Inspection of comments: FinCEN 5318A(b)(1)–(b)(4), impose additional
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data uses the electronic, internet-accessible recordkeeping, information collection,
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., dockets at Regulations.gov as its and reporting requirements on covered
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; complete docket; all hard copies of U.S. financial institutions. The fifth
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// materials that should be in the docket, special measure, codified at 31 U.S.C.
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this including public comments, are 5318A(b)(5), allows FinCEN to prohibit,

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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 April 2, 2018.
Contact		Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5239; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 6984
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 6984 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 33 (February 16, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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