83 FR 7975 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 37 (February 23, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 37 (February 23, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-03429 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 37 (Friday, February 23, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 7975-7979] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-03429] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9067; Product Identifier 2016-NM-043-AD; Amendment 39-19202; AD 2018-04-07] 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 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747- 200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of incidents involving fatigue cracking in transport category airplanes that are approaching or have exceeded their design service objective and a structural reevaluation by the manufacturer that identified additional structural elements that qualify as structural significant items (SSIs). This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to include inspections that will give no less than the required damage tolerance rating (DTR) for certain SSI, performing repetitive inspections to detect cracks of all SSIs, and repairing cracked structures if necessary. Additionally, this AD requires all cracks involving an SSI or related structure in close vicinity to the SSI to be reported to Boeing. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective March 30, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 30, 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 referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9067. 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-2016- 9067; 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 address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6432; fax: 425-917-6590; email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov. 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 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 8, 2016 (81 FR 62031). The NPRM was prompted by a report of incidents involving fatigue cracking in transport category airplanes that are approaching or have exceeded their design service objective and a structural reevaluation by the manufacturer that identified additional structural elements that qualify as SSIs. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to include inspections that will give no less than the required DTR for certain SSIs, and repairing any cracked structure. The NPRM proposed to require inspections to detect cracks of all SSI structure, and repair if necessary. We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747- 200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2017 (82 FR 52015). The SNPRM revised the NPRM by proposing to require reporting in order to ensure the continuing structural airworthiness of The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes with a high number of flight cycles. All cracks involving an SSI or related structure in close vicinity to the SSI must be reported to Boeing in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the supplemental structural inspections. We are issuing this AD to ensure the continued structural integrity of all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747- 200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. We have considered the comments received. The Boeing Company, British Airways, and United Airlines supported the SNPRM. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the SNPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the SNPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Document D6-35022, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 747 [[Page 7976]] Airplanes,'' Revision H, dated September 2013. This service information describes procedures for inspections to detect cracks of all structures identified as SSIs, and includes six new SSIs since the last revision. We also reviewed Boeing Document D6-35022-1, ``747-400 LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Document--Appendix A,'' dated November 2015. This service information describes procedures for inspections of the wings, fuselage, and empennage SSIs for Model 747- 400 LCF airplanes. 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 118 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revision of maintenance or inspection 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $10,030 program. hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have not specified cost estimates for the inspection and repair specified in this AD. Compliance with this AD constitutes a method of compliance with the FAA aging airplane safety final rule (AASFR) (70 FR 5518, February 2, 2005) for certain baseline structure of Model 747- 100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. The AASFR requires certain operators to incorporate damage tolerance inspections into their maintenance inspection programs. These requirements are described in 14 CFR 121.1109(c)(1) and 14 CFR 129.109(b)(1). Accomplishment of the actions specified in this AD will meet the requirements of these regulations for certain baseline structure. The costs for accomplishing the inspection and repair portions of this AD were accounted for in the regulatory evaluation of the AASFR for airplanes affected by that rule. For airplanes not affected by the AASFR, we have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the inspection or repair portions of this AD. We estimate the following costs to do any necessary reporting that would be required based on the results of the inspections in the maintenance inspection program. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reporting......................... 1 work-hour x $85 $0 $85 per inspection cycle. per hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. 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 [[Page 7977]] (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): 2018-04-07 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19202; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9067; Product Identifier 2016-NM-043-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective March 30, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2004-07-22 R1, Amendment 39-15326 (73 FR 1052, January 7, 2008; corrected February 14, 2008 (73 FR 8589)) (``AD 2004-07-22 R1''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747- 100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes, certificated in any category. Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: A Model 747-400 LCF airplane is a Model 747-400 series airplane that has been modified from a passenger airplane to a freighter configuration, as specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-00-2084. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage; 54, Nacelles/Pylons; 55, Stabilizers; 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of incidents involving fatigue cracking in transport category airplanes that are approaching or have exceeded their design service objective, and a structural reevaluation by the manufacturer that identified additional structural elements that qualify as structural significant items (SSIs). We are issuing this AD to ensure the continued structural integrity of all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Definition of SSI For the purposes of this AD, an SSI is defined as a principal structural element (PSE). A PSE is a structural element that contributes significantly to the carrying of flight, ground, or pressurization loads, and whose integrity is essential in maintaining the overall structural integrity of the airplane. (h) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision for All Airplanes Prior to reaching the compliance times specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i), (i)(2)(i), (j)(1)(i), or (j)(2)(i) of this AD, as applicable, or within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Incorporate a revision into the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, that provides no less than the required damage tolerance rating (DTR) for each SSI listed in the applicable service information specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD. The revision to the maintenance or inspection program must include, and must be implemented in accordance with, the procedures in Section 5.0, ``Damage Tolerance Rating (DTR) System Application,'' and Section 6.0, ``SSI Discrepancy Reporting'' of Boeing Document D6-35022, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision H, dated September 2013; and Boeing Document D6-35022-1, ``747-400 LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Document--Appendix A,'' dated November 2015; as applicable. Accomplishing the revision required by this paragraph terminates the actions required by paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of AD 2004-07-22 R1. (1) For all airplanes except Model 747-400 LCF airplanes: SSIs listed in Boeing Document D6-35022, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision H, dated September 2013. (2) For Model 747-400 LCF airplanes: SSIs listed in Boeing Document D6-35022, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision H, dated September 2013; and SSIs listed in Boeing Document D6-35022-1, ``747-400 LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Document--Appendix A,'' dated November 2015. For SSIs listed in both Boeing Document D6-35022-1, ``747-400 LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Document--Appendix A,'' dated November 2015; and Boeing Document D6-35022, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision H, dated September 2013: Incorporate the SSIs listed in Boeing Document D6-35022-1, ``747-400 LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Document--Appendix A,'' dated November 2015. (i) Inspections for All Airplanes Except Model 747-400 LCF Airplanes For all airplanes except Model 747-400 LCF airplanes: Perform inspections to detect cracks of all structure identified in Boeing Document D6-35022, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision H, dated September 2013, at the times specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) of this AD, as applicable, except as required by paragraph (l) of this AD. Once the initial inspection has been performed, in order to remain in compliance with the maintenance or inspection program, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, repetitive inspections are required at the intervals specified in Boeing Document D6-35022, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision H, dated September 2013. Doing an inspection required by this paragraph terminates the corresponding inspection required by paragraph (i) of AD 2004-07-22 R1. (1) For wing structure, except as provided by paragraph (i)(3) of this AD: Inspect at the times specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) or (i)(1)(ii) of this AD, whichever occurs later. (i) Within the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i)(A) or (i)(1)(i)(B) of this AD. (A) For all Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes: Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles or 100,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. (B) For all Model 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series airplanes: Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles or 115,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. (ii) Within 1,000 flight cycles measured from 12 months after the effective date of this AD. (2) For all structure other than wing structure, except as provided by paragraph (i)(3) of this AD: At the time specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or (i)(2)(ii) of this AD, whichever occurs later. (i) Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles. (ii) Within 1,000 flight cycles measured from 12 months after the effective date of this AD. (3) For any portion of an SSI that has been replaced with new structure: Inspect at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(3)(i) and (i)(3)(ii) of this AD. (i) At the time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (ii) Within 10,000 flight cycles after the replacement of the part with a new part. (j) Inspections for Model 747-400 LCF Airplanes For Model 747-400 LCF airplanes: Perform inspections to detect cracks of all structure identified in Boeing Document D6-35022, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision H, dated September 2013; and Boeing Document D6-35022-1, ``747-400 LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Document--Appendix A,'' dated November 2015; at the times specified in paragraph [[Page 7978]] (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD, as applicable, except as required by paragraph (l) of this AD. Once the initial inspection has been performed, in order to remain in compliance with the maintenance or inspection program, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, repetitive inspections are required at the intervals specified in Boeing Document D6-35022, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision H, dated September 2013; and Boeing Document D6-35022-1, ``747-400 LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Document--Appendix A,'' dated November 2015. For SSIs listed in both Boeing Document D6-35022, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision H, dated September 2013; and Boeing Document D6-35022-1, ``747-400 LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Document--Appendix A,'' dated November 2015; the SSIs listed in Boeing Document D6-35022-1, ``747- 400 LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Document--Appendix A,'' dated November 2015, take precedence (i.e., the SSIs in the latter document prevail). Doing an inspection required by this paragraph terminates the corresponding inspection required by paragraph (i) of AD 2004-07-22 R1. (1) For wing structure: Inspect at the times specified in paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (j)(1)(ii) of this AD, whichever occurs later. (i) Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles or 115,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. (ii) Within 1,000 flight cycles measured from 12 months after the effective date of this AD. (2) For all structure other than wing structure: At the time specified in paragraph (j)(2)(i) or (j)(2)(ii) of this AD, whichever occurs later. (i) At the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs (j)(2)(i)(A) and (j)(2)(i)(B) of this AD. (A) Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles. (B) Within the applicable initial compliance time specified in Boeing Document D6-35022, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision H, dated September 2013; and Boeing Document D6-35022-1, ``747-400 LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Document--Appendix A,'' dated November 2015. For SSIs are listed in both Boeing Document D6-35022, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision H, dated September 2013; and Boeing Document D6-35022-1, ``747-400 LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Document--Appendix A,'' dated November 2015; the SSIs listed in Boeing Document D6-35022-1, ``747- 400 LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Document--Appendix A,'' dated November 2015, take precedence (i.e., the SSIs in the latter document prevail). (ii) Within 1,000 flight cycles measured from 12 months after the effective date of this AD. (k) Repair If any cracked structure is found during any inspection required by paragraph (i) or (j) of this AD, repair before further flight using an FAA-approved method. (l) Compliance Time Clarification For compliance times identified in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD that specify total flight cycles and total flight hours, and the SSI is a removable structural component, those compliance times must be measured on the SSI since its first installation on any airplane, regardless of what the airframe as a whole has accumulated. If the total flight cycles and total flight hours on the SSI are not available or cannot be determined, use the airframe total flight cycles and total flight hours for the compliance times identified in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD. (m) No Alternative Inspections and Inspection Intervals After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative inspections or inspection intervals may be used unless the alternative inspection or inspection interval is approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (p) of this AD. (n) Terminating Action for AD 2004-07-22 R1 Accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (h) of this AD and all of the initial inspections required by paragraph (i) or (j) of this AD, as applicable, terminates all requirements of AD 2004- 07-22 R1. (o) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (p) 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 (q) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-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, Seattle 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) AMOCs approved for AD 2004-07-22 R1 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (h), (i), (j), and (k) of this AD for the SSIs identified in the AMOC, except for any SSI that has an expanded inspection area identified in Boeing Document D6-35022, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision H, dated September 2013; or Boeing Document D6-35022-1, ``747-400 LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Document--Appendix A,'' dated November 2015, as applicable. (q) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6432; fax: 425-917-6590; email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov. (r) 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 Document D6-35022, ``Supplemental Structural Inspection Document for Model 747 Airplanes,'' Revision H, dated September 2013. (ii) Boeing Document D6-35022-1, ``747-400 LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Document--Appendix A,'' dated November 2015. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (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 [[Page 7979]] 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 February 9, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-03429 Filed 2-22-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(4) You may view this service information The Director of the Federal Register The NPRM proposed to require revising
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, approved the incorporation by reference the maintenance or inspection program,
1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For of certain publications listed in this AD as applicable, to include inspections
information on the availability of this as of March 30, 2018. that will give no less than the required
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: For service information DTR for certain SSIs, and repairing any
that is incorporated by reference at the identified in this final rule, contact cracked structure. The NPRM proposed
National Archives and Records Boeing Commercial Airplanes, to require inspections to detect cracks of
Administration (NARA). For information on Attention: Contractual & Data Services all SSI structure, and repair if necessary.
the availability of this material at NARA, call (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC We issued a supplemental notice of
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- telephone 562–797–1717; internet amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
locations.html. that would apply to all The Boeing
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February may view this referenced service Company Model 747–100, 747–100B,
9, 2018. information at the FAA, Transport 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C,
Michael Kaszycki, Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747–
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, SW, Renton, WA. For information on 400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
Aircraft Certification Service. the availability of this material at the series airplanes. The SNPRM published
[FR Doc. 2018–03438 Filed 2–22–18; 8:45 am] FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also in the Federal Register on November 9,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P available on the internet at http:// 2017 (82 FR 52015). The SNPRM
www.regulations.gov by searching for revised the NPRM by proposing to
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– require reporting in order to ensure the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 9067. continuing structural airworthiness of
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Federal Aviation Administration Examining the AD Docket 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B,
You may examine the AD docket on 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–
14 CFR Part 39 the internet at http:// 400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9067; Product www.regulations.gov by searching for 747SP series airplanes with a high
Identifier 2016–NM–043–AD; Amendment and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– number of flight cycles. All cracks
39–19202; AD 2018–04–07] 9067; or in person at Docket Operations involving an SSI or related structure in
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday close vicinity to the SSI must be
RIN 2120–AA64 through Friday, except Federal holidays. reported to Boeing in order to evaluate
The AD docket contains this final rule, the effectiveness of the supplemental
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing structural inspections.
the regulatory evaluation, any
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comments received, and other
AGENCY: Federal Aviation information. The address for Docket continued structural integrity of all The
Administration (FAA), DOT. Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is Boeing Company Model 747–100, 747–
ACTION: Final rule. Docket Operations, U.S. Department of 100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, series airplanes.
Boeing Company Model 747–100, 747– Washington, DC 20590. Comments
100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill
200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, We gave the public the opportunity to
Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP participate in developing this final rule.
Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601
series airplanes. This AD was prompted We have considered the comments
Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–
by a report of incidents involving received. The Boeing Company, British
3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425–
fatigue cracking in transport category Airways, and United Airlines supported
917–6590; email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov.
airplanes that are approaching or have the SNPRM.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
exceeded their design service objective Conclusion
and a structural reevaluation by the Discussion
We reviewed the relevant data,
manufacturer that identified additional We issued a notice of proposed considered the comments received, and
structural elements that qualify as rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR determined that air safety and the
structural significant items (SSIs). This part 39 by adding an AD that would public interest require adopting this
AD requires revising the maintenance or apply to all The Boeing Company Model final rule as proposed, except for minor
inspection program, as applicable, to 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, editorial changes. We have determined
include inspections that will give no 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747– that these minor changes:
less than the required damage tolerance 300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, • Are consistent with the intent that
rating (DTR) for certain SSI, performing 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. The was proposed in the SNPRM for
repetitive inspections to detect cracks of NPRM published in the Federal addressing the unsafe condition; and
all SSIs, and repairing cracked Register on September 8, 2016 (81 FR • Do not add any additional burden
structures if necessary. Additionally, 62031). The NPRM was prompted by a upon the public than was already
this AD requires all cracks involving an report of incidents involving fatigue
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proposed in the SNPRM.
SSI or related structure in close vicinity cracking in transport category airplanes
to the SSI to be reported to Boeing. We that are approaching or have exceeded Related Service Information Under 1
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe their design service objective and a CFR Part 51
condition on these products. structural reevaluation by the We reviewed Boeing Document D6–
DATES: This AD is effective March 30, manufacturer that identified additional 35022, ‘‘Supplemental Structural
2018. structural elements that qualify as SSIs. Inspection Document for Model 747
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(4) Will not have a significant 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747– (i) Inspections for All Airplanes Except
economic impact, positive or negative, 200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747– Model 747–400 LCF Airplanes
on a substantial number of small entities 400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. For all airplanes except Model 747–400
under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance LCF airplanes: Perform inspections to detect
Flexibility Act. cracks of all structure identified in Boeing
Comply with this AD within the Document D6–35022, ‘‘Supplemental
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance times specified, unless already Structural Inspection Document for Model
done. 747 Airplanes,’’ Revision H, dated September
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
(g) Definition of SSI 2013, at the times specified in paragraph
safety, Incorporation by reference, (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) of this AD, as applicable,
Safety. For the purposes of this AD, an SSI is except as required by paragraph (l) of this
defined as a principal structural element AD. Once the initial inspection has been
Adoption of the Amendment (PSE). A PSE is a structural element that performed, in order to remain in compliance
Accordingly, under the authority contributes significantly to the carrying of with the maintenance or inspection program,
delegated to me by the Administrator, flight, ground, or pressurization loads, and as required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as whose integrity is essential in maintaining repetitive inspections are required at the
follows: the overall structural integrity of the airplane. intervals specified in Boeing Document D6–
35022, ‘‘Supplemental Structural Inspection
(h) Maintenance or Inspection Program
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Document for Model 747 Airplanes,’’
Revision for All Airplanes Revision H, dated September 2013. Doing an
DIRECTIVES
Prior to reaching the compliance times inspection required by this paragraph
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i), (i)(2)(i), terminates the corresponding inspection
(j)(1)(i), or (j)(2)(i) of this AD, as applicable, required by paragraph (i) of AD 2004–07–22
continues to read as follows:
or within 12 months after the effective date R1.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. of this AD, whichever occurs later: (1) For wing structure, except as provided
Incorporate a revision into the maintenance by paragraph (i)(3) of this AD: Inspect at the
§ 39.13 [Amended] or inspection program, as applicable, that times specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) or
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding provides no less than the required damage (i)(1)(ii) of this AD, whichever occurs later.
the following new airworthiness tolerance rating (DTR) for each SSI listed in (i) Within the applicable compliance time
the applicable service information specified specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i)(A) or
directive (AD):
in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD. The (i)(1)(i)(B) of this AD.
2018–04–07 The Boeing Company: revision to the maintenance or inspection (A) For all Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–
Amendment 39–19202; Docket No. program must include, and must be 100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F,
FAA–2016–9067; Product Identifier implemented in accordance with, the 747–300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes:
2016–NM–043–AD. Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total
procedures in Section 5.0, ‘‘Damage
Tolerance Rating (DTR) System Application,’’ flight cycles or 100,000 total flight hours,
(a) Effective Date
and Section 6.0, ‘‘SSI Discrepancy whichever occurs first.
This AD is effective March 30, 2018. (B) For all Model 747–400, 747–400D, and
Reporting’’ of Boeing Document D6–35022,
747–400F series airplanes: Prior to the
(b) Affected ADs ‘‘Supplemental Structural Inspection
accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles or
This AD affects AD 2004–07–22 R1, Document for Model 747 Airplanes,’’
115,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs
Amendment 39–15326 (73 FR 1052, January Revision H, dated September 2013; and
first.
7, 2008; corrected February 14, 2008 (73 FR Boeing Document D6–35022–1, ‘‘747–400
(ii) Within 1,000 flight cycles measured
8589)) (‘‘AD 2004–07–22 R1’’). LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection from 12 months after the effective date of this
Document—Appendix A,’’ dated November AD.
(c) Applicability 2015; as applicable. Accomplishing the (2) For all structure other than wing
This AD applies to all The Boeing revision required by this paragraph structure, except as provided by paragraph
Company Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747– terminates the actions required by paragraphs (i)(3) of this AD: At the time specified in
100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, (f), (g), and (h) of AD 2004–07–22 R1. paragraph (i)(2)(i) or (i)(2)(ii) of this AD,
747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, (1) For all airplanes except Model 747–400 whichever occurs later.
747SR, and 747SP series airplanes, LCF airplanes: SSIs listed in Boeing (i) Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total
certificated in any category. Document D6–35022, ‘‘Supplemental flight cycles.
Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: A Structural Inspection Document for Model (ii) Within 1,000 flight cycles measured
Model 747–400 LCF airplane is a Model 747– 747 Airplanes,’’ Revision H, dated September from 12 months after the effective date of this
400 series airplane that has been modified 2013. AD.
from a passenger airplane to a freighter (2) For Model 747–400 LCF airplanes: SSIs (3) For any portion of an SSI that has been
configuration, as specified in Boeing Service listed in Boeing Document D6–35022, replaced with new structure: Inspect at the
Bulletin 747–00–2084. ‘‘Supplemental Structural Inspection later of the times specified in paragraphs
Document for Model 747 Airplanes,’’ (i)(3)(i) and (i)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(d) Subject Revision H, dated September 2013; and SSIs (i) At the time specified in paragraph (i)(1)
Air Transport Association (ATA) of listed in Boeing Document D6–35022–1, or (i)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
America Code 53, Fuselage; 54, Nacelles/ ‘‘747–400 LCF Supplemental Structural (ii) Within 10,000 flight cycles after the
Pylons; 55, Stabilizers; 57, Wings. Inspection Document—Appendix A,’’ dated replacement of the part with a new part.
November 2015. For SSIs listed in both
(e) Unsafe Condition Boeing Document D6–35022–1, ‘‘747–400 (j) Inspections for Model 747–400 LCF
This AD was prompted by a report of LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection Airplanes
incidents involving fatigue cracking in Document—Appendix A,’’ dated November For Model 747–400 LCF airplanes: Perform
transport category airplanes that are 2015; and Boeing Document D6–35022, inspections to detect cracks of all structure
approaching or have exceeded their design ‘‘Supplemental Structural Inspection identified in Boeing Document D6–35022,
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service objective, and a structural Document for Model 747 Airplanes,’’ ‘‘Supplemental Structural Inspection
reevaluation by the manufacturer that Revision H, dated September 2013: Document for Model 747 Airplanes,’’
identified additional structural elements that Incorporate the SSIs listed in Boeing Revision H, dated September 2013; and
qualify as structural significant items (SSIs). Document D6–35022–1, ‘‘747–400 LCF Boeing Document D6–35022–1, ‘‘747–400
We are issuing this AD to ensure the Supplemental Structural Inspection LCF Supplemental Structural Inspection
continued structural integrity of all The Document—Appendix A,’’ dated November Document—Appendix A,’’ dated November
Boeing Company Model 747–100, 747–100B, 2015. 2015; at the times specified in paragraph
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National Archives and Records All comments must be submitted in regulations.3 Starting in 1938, the
Administration (NARA). For information on English, or if not, accompanied by an defined terms have been identified with
the availability of this material at NARA, call English translation. Comments will be an alphabetic designation consistent
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// posted as received to https:// with the structure set forth in the Code
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.
comments.cftc.gov. You should submit of Federal Regulations (‘‘CFR’’).4 The
only information that you wish to make CFR identifies regulations by ‘‘title,’’
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February available publicly. If you wish the divided into ‘‘chapters,’’ further sub-
9, 2018. Commission to consider information divided into ‘‘parts,’’ and further sub-
Michael Kaszycki, that you believe is exempt from divided into ‘‘sections’’ and
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, disclosure under the Freedom of ‘‘paragraphs.’’ Thus, the definitions in
Aircraft Certification Service. Information Act (‘‘FOIA’’), a petition for § 1.3 are set forth in Title 17
[FR Doc. 2018–03429 Filed 2–22–18; 8:45 am] confidential treatment of the exempt (Commodity and Securities Exchanges),
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information may be submitted according Chapter I (Commodity Futures Trading
to the procedures established in § 145.9 Commission), Part 1 (General
of the Commission’s regulations.1 Regulations Under the Commodity
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING The Commission reserves the right, Exchange Act), § 1.3 (Definitions). Each
COMMISSION but shall have no obligation, to review, defined term then was originally set
pre-screen, filter, redact, refuse or forth in paragraphs in alphabetical
17 CFR Parts 1, 3, 4, 5, 15, 18, 19, 23, remove any or all of your submission order, each with an alphabetic
30, 38, 39, 41, 50, 150, 151, 155, and from https://comments.cftc.gov that it designation, starting with ‘‘(a) Board of
166 may deem to be inappropriate for Trade’’ and continuing through ‘‘(u)
publication, such as obscene language. Person.’’ 5 Over decades, numerous
RIN 3038–AE70
All submissions that have been redacted definitions have been added by simply
Definitions or removed that contain comments on adding more paragraphs at the end
the merits of the rulemaking will be (rather than in alphabetical order) with
AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading retained in the public comment file and an ever-growing list of alphabetic
Commission. will be considered as required under the designations, starting with ‘‘(aa)’’ after
ACTION: Interim final rule; request for Administrative Procedure Act and other reaching ‘‘(z)’’ and then ‘‘(aaa)’’ after
comment. applicable laws, and may be accessible reaching ‘‘(zz).’’ Moreover, certain
under the FOIA. definitions have been removed, leaving
SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: certain paragraphs blank and cited as
Trading Commission (the Matthew B. Kulkin, Director, (202) 418– ‘‘reserved.’’ As of today, the list of
‘‘Commission’’) is amending its primary 5213, mkulkin@cftc.gov; Frank Fisanich, definitions in § 1.3 concludes with
definitions regulation to make it more Chief Counsel, (202) 418–5949, ‘‘(ssss) Trading Facility.’’ The result of
user-friendly both to industry and the ffisanich@cftc.gov; Andrew Chapin, this progression has been that, absent a
public. Specifically, the Commission is Associate Chief Counsel, (202) 418– strong familiarity with the
amending the primary definitions 5465, achapin@cftc.gov; Scott Lee, Commission’s regulations, it can prove
regulation to replace the complex and Special Counsel, (202) 418–5090, slee@ difficult to quickly locate defined terms
confusing lettering system with a simple cftc.gov; or C. Barry McCarty, Special within § 1.3, either directly or as
alphabetical list; and replacing all Counsel, (202) 418–6627, cmccarty@ referred to by another regulation, or
existing cross references to any cftc.gov; Division of Swap Dealer and even to know if certain terms have been
definition within the primary Intermediary Oversight, Commodity defined.
definitions regulation with a general Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st Accordingly, the Commission has
reference to the revised alphabetical list, Street NW, Washington, DC 20581. determined to amend § 1.3 to replace
rather than to a specific lettered SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the sub-paragraphs currently identified
paragraph. with an alphabetic designation for each
I. Interim Final Rule defined term with a simple alphabetized
DATES:
Section 1a of the Commodity list, as is recommended by the Office of
Effective Date: This rule is effective the Federal Register.6 Moving forward,
February 23, 2018. Exchange Act (‘‘CEA’’) 2 sets forth
defined terms referenced throughout the any new defined terms in § 1.3 may be
Comment date: Comments must be inserted in alphabetical order, rather
received on or before March 26, 2018. statute. These terms are alphabetized
and numbered, currently beginning with than appended to the end. The
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, Commission also has determined to
‘‘(1) Alternative Trading System’’ and
identified by RIN 3038–AE70, by one of ending with ‘‘(51) Trading Facility.’’ amend all cross references to § 1.3—
the following methods: Whenever defined terms are added by both within § 1.3 and within all other
• CFTC Website: https:// Congress, the new term is placed in the Commission regulations—to refer to the
comments.cftc.gov. Follow the proper location in the alphabetic order defined term set forth in the revised
instructions to Submit Comments and the entire list is renumbered. The
through the website. alphabetized list makes it relatively easy
3 17 CFR 1.3. The Commission’s regulations are
• Mail: Send comments to for an individual completely unfamiliar
found in Title 17 of the Code of Federal
Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Regulations, 17 CFR chapter I.
with the CEA to find a particular term 4 See 17 CFR 1.3 (1938 ed.).
Commission, Commodity Futures referenced in the statute. 5 Id.
Trading Commission, Three Lafayette
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Commission regulation § 1.3 similarly 6 See Document Drafting Handbook, Office of the
Center, 1155 21st Street NW, sets forth many definitions referenced Federal Register, National Archives and Records
Washington, DC 20581. throughout the Commission’s Administration, 2–31 (Revision 5, Oct. 2, 2017),
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Same as stating, ‘‘[i]n sections or paragraphs containing only
definitions, we recommend that you do not use
Mail, above. 1 17 CFR 145.9. Commission regulations referred
paragraph designations if you list the terms in
Please submit your comments using to herein are found at 17 CFR chapter I. alphabetical order. Begin the definition paragraph
only one method. 2 7 U.S.C. 1 et seq. with the term that you are defining.’’
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective March 30, 2018. | |
| Contact | Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6432; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 7975 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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