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person delivery is: 600 Independence
Avenue SW., Room 2W100,
Washington, DC 20591. The new
address for ODRA filings by U.S. Mail
is: 800 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591 [Attention:
AGC–70, Wilbur Wright Bldg., Room
2W100].
(3) Numbers (202) 267–3720 or
alternate (202) 267–1293 for filing by
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For the reasons discussed in the
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follows:
Dated: March 10, 2017.
A. Joseph Shepard,
Associate Administrator, Office of Investment
and Innovation.
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(b) Pre-disputes shall be filed with the
ODRA, AGC–70, Federal Aviation
Administration, telephone (202) 267–
3290 as follows:
(1) 600 Independence Avenue SW.,
Room 2W100, Washington, DC 20591
for filing by hand delivery, courier or
other form of in-person delivery;
(2) 800 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591 [Attention:
AGC–70, Wilbur Wright Bldg., Room
2W100] for filing by U.S. Mail; or
(3) Numbers (202) 267–3720 or
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2017.
Anthony N. Palladino,
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ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
On November 1, 2016, the
FAA Office of Dispute Resolution for
Acquisition (ODRA), which is now part
of the FAA Office of Adjudication,
relocated to a new address different
from the one listed in its Procedural
Regulations. This rule updates the
address for ODRA filings by hand
delivery, courier or other form of inperson delivery and the address for
ODRA filings by U.S. Mail. The
telephone and facsimile numbers are
unchanged.
SUMMARY:
DATES:
This rule is effective March 21,
2017.
Marie A. Collins, Administrative Judge
and Dispute Resolution Officer, FAA
Office of Dispute Resolution for
Acquisition, AGC–70, 600
Independence Avenue SW., Room
2W100, Washington, DC 20591,
telephone number (202) 267–3290,
facsimile (202) 267–3720.
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(b) Contract Disputes shall be filed
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Aviation Administration, telephone
(202) 267–3290 as follows:
(1) 600 Independence Avenue SW.,
Room 2W100, Washington, DC 20591
for filing by hand delivery, courier or
other form of in-person delivery;
(2) 800 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591 [Attention:
AGC–70, Wilbur Wright Bldg., Room
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3290 as follows:
(1) 600 Independence Avenue SW.,
Room 2W100, Washington, DC 20591
for filing by hand delivery, courier or
other form of in-person delivery;
(2) 800 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591 [Attention:
AGC–70, Wilbur Wright Bldg., Room
2W100] for filing by U.S. Mail; or
(3) Numbers (202) 267–3720 or
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0129; Directorate
Identifier 2017–NM–020–AD; Amendment
39–18825; AD 2017–06–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–03–
04, which applied to all The Boeing
Company Model 737–500 series
airplanes. AD 2017–03–04 required
inspections to detect cracks in the
fuselage skin panels, permanent repairs
of time-limited repairs, skin panel
replacement, and related investigative
and corrective actions if necessary. This
AD reduces the applicability of AD
2017–03–04. This AD was prompted by
a determination that airplanes were
inadvertently included in the
applicability of AD 2017–03–04. We are
SUMMARY:
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issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 5,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of March 28, 2017 (82 FR 11140,
February 21, 2017).
We must receive comments on this
AD by May 5, 2017.
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
https://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 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 Airplane
Directorate, 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 https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0129.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0129; 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 AD, 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:
Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L,
FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount
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Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
phone: 562–627–5264; fax: 562–627–
5210; email: jennifer.tsakoumakis@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On January 31, 2017, we issued AD
2017–03–04, Amendment 39–18795 (82
FR 11140, February 21, 2017) (‘‘AD
2017–03–04’’), for all The Boeing
Company Model 737–500 series
airplanes. AD 2017–03–04 required
inspections to detect cracks in the
fuselage skin panels, permanent repairs
of time-limited repairs, skin panel
replacement, and related investigative
and corrective actions if necessary. AD
2017–03–04 resulted from an evaluation
by the design approval holder (DAH)
that indicates the fuselage skin is
subject to widespread fatigue damage
(WFD), and reports of cracks at the
chem-milled steps in the fuselage skin.
We issued AD 2017–03–04 to detect and
correct cracking on the aft lower lobe
fuselage skins, which could result in
rapid decompression of the airplane.
Actions Since AD 2017–03–04 Was
Issued
Since we issued AD 2017–03–04, we
determined that airplanes were
inadvertently included in the
applicability of AD 2017–03–04. AD
2017–03–04 superseded AD 2012–16–
07, Amendment 39–17154 (77 FR
48423, August 14, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–16–
07’’), which applied to certain The
Boeing Company Model 737–500 series
airplanes. The identified unsafe
condition only applies to the airplanes
identified in AD 2012–16–07 and,
therefore, the applicability of AD 2017–
03–04 should not have included
additional airplanes.
The affected airplanes are identified
in Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737–53–1315, Revision 1, dated
June 30, 2015 (which is referred to as
the appropriate source of service
information for accomplishing the
actions required by AD 2017–03–04). In
order to correct the applicability, we
have referred to Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 737–53–
1315, Revision 1, dated June 30, 2015,
in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 737–53–
1315, Revision 1, dated June 30, 2015.
The service information describes
procedures for inspections to detect
cracks in the fuselage skin panels,
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permanent repairs of time-limited
repairs, skin panel replacement, and
related investigative and corrective
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 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 accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information described previously,
except as discussed under ‘‘Differences
Between this AD and the Service
Information.’’ This AD also reduces the
applicability of AD 2017–03–04. For
information on the procedures and
compliance times, see this service
information at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0129.
The phrase ‘‘related investigative
actions’’ is used in this AD. Related
investigative actions are follow-on
actions that (1) are related to the
primary action, and (2) further
investigate the nature of any condition
found. Related investigative actions in
an AD could include, for example,
inspections.
The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is
used in this AD. Corrective actions
correct or address any condition found.
Corrective actions in an AD could
include, for example, repairs.
Differences Between This AD and the
Service Information
Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737–53–1315, Revision 1, dated
June 30, 2015, specifies to contact the
manufacturer for instructions on how to
repair certain conditions and also to
obtain certain work instructions, but
this AD requires repairing those
conditions and also to obtain those work
instructions in one of the following
ways:
• In accordance with a method that
we approve; or
• Using data that meet the
certification basis of the airplane, and
that have been approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) whom
we have authorized to make those
findings.
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FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
We determined that airplanes were
inadvertently included in the
applicability of AD 2017–03–04, which
applies to all Model 737–500 series
airplanes. However, only airplanes
identified in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737–53–1315, Revision
1, dated June 30, 2015, are affected by
the identified unsafe condition. The
actions required by this AD are not
required to be done on airplanes that are
not identified in Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 737–53–
1315, Revision 1, dated June 30, 2015.
Therefore, we are superseding AD 2017–
03–04 to correct the applicability. We
find that notice and opportunity for
prior public comment are unnecessary
and 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
this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include the docket number
FAA–2017–0129 and Directorate
Identifier 2017–NM–020–AD at the
beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 33
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspections (actions retained from AD
2017–03–04).
Up to 1,538 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $130,730 per inspection cycle.
$0
Skin panel replacement (action retained
from AD 2017–03–04).
688 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$58,480.
96,000
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary repairs that would be
Parts cost
required based on the results of the
inspection. We have no way of
Cost per product
Up to $130,730 per
inspection cycle.
$154,480 ................
Cost
on U.S.
operators
Up to $4,314,090
per inspection
cycle.
$5,097,840.
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these repairs:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Time-limited repair ....................
Permanent repair ......................
Permanent repair inspection .....
24 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,040 .....................................
31 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,635 .....................................
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 per inspection cycle .........
1 We
Cost per product
(1)
(1)
(1)
$2,040.
$2,635.
$340 per inspection cycle.
have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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Parts cost
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
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products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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,
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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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2017–03–04, Amendment 39–18795 (82
FR 11140, February 21, 2017), and
adding the following new AD:
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2017–06–01 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–18825; Docket No.
FAA–2017–0129; Directorate Identifier
2017–NM–020–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 5, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2017–03–04,
Amendment 39–18795 (82 FR 11140,
February 21, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–03–04’’).
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to The Boeing
Company Model 737–500 series airplanes,
certificated in any category; as identified in
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
737–53–1315, Revision 1, dated June 30,
2015 (‘‘SASB 737–53–1315 R1’’).
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (https://
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_
Library/rgstc.nsf/0/
ebd1cec7b301293e86257cb30045557a/$FILE/
ST01219SE.pdf) does not affect the ability to
accomplish the actions required by this AD.
Therefore, for airplanes on which STC
ST01219SE is installed, a ’’change in
product’’ alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to
comply with the requirements of 14 CFR
39.17.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by
the design approval holder (DAH) that
indicates the fuselage skin is subject to
widespread fatigue damage (WFD), and
reports of cracks at the chem-milled steps in
the fuselage skin. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cracking on the aft lower
lobe fuselage skins, which could result in
rapid decompression of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Inspections, Related
Investigative and Corrective Actions, With
No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2017–03–04, with no
changes. At the applicable times specified in
table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
SASB 737–53–1315 R1, except as required by
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD: Do
the applicable inspections to detect cracks in
the fuselage skin panels; and do all
applicable related investigative and
corrective actions; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of SASB 737–
53–1315 R1, except as required by
paragraphs (h)(3) and (h)(4) of this AD. Do all
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applicable related investigative and
corrective actions before further flight.
Repeat the applicable inspections thereafter
at the applicable intervals specified in SASB
737–53–1315 R1. Accomplishment of a repair
in accordance with ‘‘Part 3: Repair’’ of the
Accomplishment Instructions of SASB 737–
53–1315 R1, except as required by paragraph
(h)(3) of this AD, is terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by this
paragraph at the repaired locations only.
(h) Retained Exceptions to SASB 737–53–
1315 R1, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the service
information exceptions specified in
paragraph (h) of AD 2017–03–04, with no
changes.
(1) Where SASB 737–53–1315 R1, specifies
compliance times ‘‘after the Revision 1 date
of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires
compliance within the specified compliance
times ‘‘after March 28, 2017 (the effective
date of AD 2017–03–04).’’
(2) The Condition column of table 1 of
Paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of SASB 737–
53–1315 R1, refers to airplanes in certain
configurations ‘‘as of the issue date of
Revision 1 of this service bulletin.’’ However,
this AD applies to airplanes in the specified
configurations ‘‘as of March 28, 2017 (the
effective date of AD 2017–03–04).’’
(3) Where SASB 737–53–1315 R1, specifies
contacting Boeing for repair instructions or
work instructions, before further flight, repair
or perform the work instructions using a
method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this
AD, except as required by paragraph (h)(4) of
this AD.
(4) For airplanes on which an operator has
a record that a skin panel was replaced with
a production skin panel before 53,000 total
flight cycles: At the applicable time for the
next inspection, as specified in table 1 of
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of SASB 737–
53–1315 R1, except as provided by
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD:
Perform inspections and applicable
corrective actions using a method approved
in accordance with the procedures specified
in paragraph (m) of this AD.
(5) The Condition column of table 2 of
Paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of SASB 737–
53–1315 R1 refers to airplanes in certain
configurations as of the ‘‘issue date of
Revision 1 of this service bulletin.’’ However,
this AD applies to airplanes in the specified
configurations regardless of when the timelimited repair is installed.
(i) Retained Actions for Airplanes With a
Time-Limited Repair Installed, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (i) of AD 2017–03–04, with no
changes. For airplanes with a time-limited
repair installed as specified in Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 737–53–1315,
dated July 29, 2011; or SASB 737–53–1315
R1: At the applicable times specified in table
2 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of SASB
737–53–1315 R1, except as provided by
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(5) of this AD, do the
actions specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and
(i)(2) of this AD.
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(1) Do the applicable inspections to detect
missing or loose fasteners and any
disbonding or cracking of bonded doublers;
and do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions; in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of SASB
737–53–1315 R1, except as required by
paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable
related investigative and corrective actions
before further flight. Repeat the applicable
inspections thereafter at the applicable
intervals specified in SASB 737–53–1315 R1.
(2) Make the time-limited repair permanent
and do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of SASB 737–
53–1315 R1, except as required by paragraph
(h)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before
further flight. Accomplishing the permanent
repair required by this paragraph terminates
the inspections required by paragraph (i)(1)
of this AD for the permanently repaired area
only.
(j) Retained AD Provisions for Part 26
Supplemental Inspections, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions
specified in paragraph (j) of AD 2017–03–04,
with no changes. Table 3 of paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of SASB 737–53–1315 R1,
specifies post-modification airworthiness
limitation inspections in compliance with 14
CFR 25.571(a)(3) at the modified locations,
which support compliance with 14 CFR
121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2). As
airworthiness limitations, these inspections
are required by maintenance and operational
rules. It is therefore unnecessary to mandate
them in this AD. Deviations from these
inspections require FAA approval, but do not
require an alternative method of compliance.
(k) Retained Skin Panel Replacement, With
No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (k) of AD 2017–03–04, with no
changes. At the later of the times specified
in paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this AD:
Replace the applicable skin panels, and do
all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of SASB 737–
53–1315 R1. Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before
further flight. Doing the skin panel
replacement required by this paragraph
terminates the inspection requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD for that skin panel
only, provided the skin panel replacement
was done with a production skin panel at or
after 53,000 total flight cycles.
(1) Before 60,000 total flight cycles, but not
before 53,000 total flight cycles.
(2) Within 6,000 flight cycles after March
28, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017–03–
04), but not before 53,000 total flight cycles.
(l) Retained Credit for Previous Actions,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the credit specified
in paragraph (l) of AD 2017–03–04, with no
changes. This paragraph provides credit for
the zone 1 actions required by paragraph (g)
of this AD, as described in SASB 737–53–
1315 R1, if the zone 1, 2, and 3 actions, as
described in Boeing Special Attention
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2011, were performed before March 28, 2017
(the effective date of AD 2017–03–04) using
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
737–53–1315, dated July 29, 2011, except as
required by paragraph (h)(4) of this AD.
Boeing Special Attention Bulletin 737–53–
1315, dated July 29, 2011, was incorporated
by reference in AD 2012–16–07.
(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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 ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (n) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOCRequests@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, 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 previously for AD
2012–16–07 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of
this AD.
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(n) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L,
FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
5264; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
jennifer.tsakoumakis@faa.gov.
(o) 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.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on March 28, 2017 (82 FR
11140, February 21, 2017).
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737–53–1315, Revision 1, dated June
30, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
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MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(5) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(6) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Executive Summary
[FR Doc. 2017–05162 Filed 3–20–17; 8:45 am]
This action extends the prohibition of
flight operations in the Tripoli (HLLL)
FIR by all U.S. air carriers; U.S.
commercial operators; persons
exercising the privileges of a U.S.
airman certificate, except when such
persons are operating a U.S.-registered
aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and
operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft,
except when such operators are foreign
air carriers. The FAA finds this action
necessary due to continued hazards to
persons and aircraft engaged in such
flight operations. The prohibition,
which is scheduled to remain in effect
until March 20, 2017, will now remain
in effect until March 20, 2019.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
II. Legal Authority and Good Cause
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 7,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
A. Legal Authority
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 91
[Docket No.: FAA–2011–0246; Amdt. No.
91–321C]
RIN 2120–AK99
Extension of the Prohibition Against
Certain Flights in the Tripoli (HLLL)
Flight Information Region (FIR)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action extends the
prohibition of flight operations in the
Tripoli (HLLL) Flight Information
Region (FIR) by all U.S. air carriers; U.S.
commercial operators; persons
exercising the privileges of an airman
certificate issued by the FAA, except
when such persons are operating a U.S.registered aircraft for a foreign air
carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered
civil aircraft, except operators of such
aircraft that are foreign air carriers. The
extension of the expiration date is
necessary due to continued hazards to
persons and aircraft engaged in such
flight operations. This Special Federal
Aviation Regulation (SFAR) will now
remain in effect until March 20, 2019.
DATES: This final rule is effective on
March 16, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Filippell, Air Transportation
Division, AFS–220, Flight Standards
Service, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone 202–267–8166; email
michael.e.filippell@faa.gov.
SUMMARY:
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The FAA is responsible for the safety
of flight in the United States (U.S.) and
for the safety of U.S. civil operators,
U.S.-registered civil aircraft, and U.S.certificated airmen throughout the
world. The FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety is found in title
49, U.S. Code. Subtitle I, sections 106(f)
and (g) describe the authority of the
FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII of title
49, Aviation Programs, describes in
more detail the scope of the agency’s
authority. Section 40101(d)(1) provides
that the Administrator shall consider in
the public interest, among other matters,
assigning, maintaining, and enhancing
safety and security as the highest
priorities in air commerce. Section
40105(b)(1)(A) requires the
Administrator to exercise his authority
consistently with the obligations of the
U.S. Government under international
agreements.
This rulemaking is promulgated
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, subpart III, section
44701, General requirements. Under
that section, the FAA is charged broadly
with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing,
among other things, regulations and
minimum standards for practices,
methods, and procedures that the
Administrator finds necessary for safety
in air commerce and national security.
This regulation is within the scope of
FAA’s authority under the statutes cited
previously, because it continues to
prohibit the persons subject to
paragraph (a) of 14 CFR 91.1603, (SFAR
No. 112), from conducting flight
operations in the Tripoli (HLLL) FIR
due to the continued hazards to the
safety of such persons’ flight operations,
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0129; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-020-AD;
Amendment 39-18825; AD 2017-06-01]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-03-04,
which applied to all The Boeing Company Model 737-500 series airplanes.
AD 2017-03-04 required inspections to detect cracks in the fuselage
skin panels, permanent repairs of time-limited repairs, skin panel
replacement, and related investigative and corrective actions if
necessary. This AD reduces the applicability of AD 2017-03-04. This AD
was prompted by a determination that airplanes were inadvertently
included in the applicability of AD 2017-03-04. We are
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issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 5, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 28,
2017 (82 FR 11140, February 21, 2017).
We must receive comments on this AD by May 5, 2017.
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 https://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 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 Airplane
Directorate, 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 https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0129.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0129; 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 AD, 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: Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA
90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5264; fax: 562-627-5210; email:
jennifer.tsakoumakis@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On January 31, 2017, we issued AD 2017-03-04, Amendment 39-18795
(82 FR 11140, February 21, 2017) (``AD 2017-03-04''), for all The
Boeing Company Model 737-500 series airplanes. AD 2017-03-04 required
inspections to detect cracks in the fuselage skin panels, permanent
repairs of time-limited repairs, skin panel replacement, and related
investigative and corrective actions if necessary. AD 2017-03-04
resulted from an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) that
indicates the fuselage skin is subject to widespread fatigue damage
(WFD), and reports of cracks at the chem-milled steps in the fuselage
skin. We issued AD 2017-03-04 to detect and correct cracking on the aft
lower lobe fuselage skins, which could result in rapid decompression of
the airplane.
Actions Since AD 2017-03-04 Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2017-03-04, we determined that airplanes were
inadvertently included in the applicability of AD 2017-03-04. AD 2017-
03-04 superseded AD 2012-16-07, Amendment 39-17154 (77 FR 48423, August
14, 2012) (``AD 2012-16-07''), which applied to certain The Boeing
Company Model 737-500 series airplanes. The identified unsafe condition
only applies to the airplanes identified in AD 2012-16-07 and,
therefore, the applicability of AD 2017-03-04 should not have included
additional airplanes.
The affected airplanes are identified in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737-53-1315, Revision 1, dated June 30, 2015 (which is
referred to as the appropriate source of service information for
accomplishing the actions required by AD 2017-03-04). In order to
correct the applicability, we have referred to Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737-53-1315, Revision 1, dated June 30, 2015, in
paragraph (c)(1) of this AD. We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1315,
Revision 1, dated June 30, 2015. The service information describes
procedures for inspections to detect cracks in the fuselage skin
panels, permanent repairs of time-limited repairs, skin panel
replacement, and related investigative and corrective 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 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 accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information described previously, except as discussed under
``Differences Between this AD and the Service Information.'' This AD
also reduces the applicability of AD 2017-03-04. For information on the
procedures and compliance times, see this service information at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0129.
The phrase ``related investigative actions'' is used in this AD.
Related investigative actions are follow-on actions that (1) are
related to the primary action, and (2) further investigate the nature
of any condition found. Related investigative actions in an AD could
include, for example, inspections.
The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this AD. Corrective
actions correct or address any condition found. Corrective actions in
an AD could include, for example, repairs.
Differences Between This AD and the Service Information
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1315, Revision 1,
dated June 30, 2015, specifies to contact the manufacturer for
instructions on how to repair certain conditions and also to obtain
certain work instructions, but this AD requires repairing those
conditions and also to obtain those work instructions in one of the
following ways:
In accordance with a method that we approve; or
Using data that meet the certification basis of the
airplane, and that have been approved by the Boeing Commercial
Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) whom we have
authorized to make those findings.
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FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
We determined that airplanes were inadvertently included in the
applicability of AD 2017-03-04, which applies to all Model 737-500
series airplanes. However, only airplanes identified in Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1315, Revision 1, dated June 30,
2015, are affected by the identified unsafe condition. The actions
required by this AD are not required to be done on airplanes that are
not identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-
1315, Revision 1, dated June 30, 2015. Therefore, we are superseding AD
2017-03-04 to correct the applicability. We find that notice and
opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and 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 this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2017-0129 and
Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-020-AD at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 33 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspections (actions retained Up to 1,538 work- $0 Up to $130,730 per Up to $4,314,090
from AD 2017-03-04). hours x $85 per inspection cycle. per inspection
hour = $130,730 cycle.
per inspection
cycle.
Skin panel replacement (action 688 work-hours x 96,000 $154,480........... $5,097,840.
retained from AD 2017-03-04). $85 per hour =
$58,480.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that
would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no
way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
repairs:
On-Condition Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Time-limited repair............... 24 work-hours x $85 \(1)\ $2,040.
per hour = $2,040.
Permanent repair.................. 31 work-hours x $85 \(1)\ $2,635.
per hour = $2,635.
Permanent repair inspection....... 4 work-hours x $85 \(1)\ $340 per inspection cycle.
per hour = $340 per
inspection cycle.
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\1\ We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts cost estimates for the on-
condition actions specified in this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs''
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
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
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2017-03-04, Amendment 39-18795 (82 FR 11140, February 21, 2017), and
adding the following new AD:
2017-06-01 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18825; Docket No. FAA-
2017-0129; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-020-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 5, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2017-03-04, Amendment 39-18795 (82 FR 11140,
February 21, 2017) (``AD 2017-03-04'').
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-500 series
airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1315, Revision 1, dated
June 30, 2015 (``SASB 737-53-1315 R1'').
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
ST01219SE (https://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/
rgstc.nsf/0/ebd1cec7b301293e86257cb30045557a/$FILE/ST01219SE.pdf)
does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by
this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is
installed, a ''change in product'' alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the
requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval
holder (DAH) that indicates the fuselage skin is subject to
widespread fatigue damage (WFD), and reports of cracks at the chem-
milled steps in the fuselage skin. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct cracking on the aft lower lobe fuselage skins, which
could result in rapid decompression of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Inspections, Related Investigative and Corrective Actions,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2017-03-04, with no changes. At the applicable times specified in
table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of SASB 737-53-1315 R1,
except as required by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD: Do
the applicable inspections to detect cracks in the fuselage skin
panels; and do all applicable related investigative and corrective
actions; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of SASB
737-53-1315 R1, except as required by paragraphs (h)(3) and (h)(4)
of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective
actions before further flight. Repeat the applicable inspections
thereafter at the applicable intervals specified in SASB 737-53-1315
R1. Accomplishment of a repair in accordance with ``Part 3: Repair''
of the Accomplishment Instructions of SASB 737-53-1315 R1, except as
required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD, is terminating action for
the repetitive inspections required by this paragraph at the
repaired locations only.
(h) Retained Exceptions to SASB 737-53-1315 R1, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the service information exceptions
specified in paragraph (h) of AD 2017-03-04, with no changes.
(1) Where SASB 737-53-1315 R1, specifies compliance times
``after the Revision 1 date of this service bulletin,'' this AD
requires compliance within the specified compliance times ``after
March 28, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-03-04).''
(2) The Condition column of table 1 of Paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of SASB 737-53-1315 R1, refers to airplanes in
certain configurations ``as of the issue date of Revision 1 of this
service bulletin.'' However, this AD applies to airplanes in the
specified configurations ``as of March 28, 2017 (the effective date
of AD 2017-03-04).''
(3) Where SASB 737-53-1315 R1, specifies contacting Boeing for
repair instructions or work instructions, before further flight,
repair or perform the work instructions using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this
AD, except as required by paragraph (h)(4) of this AD.
(4) For airplanes on which an operator has a record that a skin
panel was replaced with a production skin panel before 53,000 total
flight cycles: At the applicable time for the next inspection, as
specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of SASB 737-
53-1315 R1, except as provided by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of
this AD: Perform inspections and applicable corrective actions using
a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (m) of this AD.
(5) The Condition column of table 2 of Paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of SASB 737-53-1315 R1 refers to airplanes in
certain configurations as of the ``issue date of Revision 1 of this
service bulletin.'' However, this AD applies to airplanes in the
specified configurations regardless of when the time-limited repair
is installed.
(i) Retained Actions for Airplanes With a Time-Limited Repair
Installed, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2017-03-04, with no changes. For airplanes with a time-limited
repair installed as specified in Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737-53-1315, dated July 29, 2011; or SASB 737-53-1315 R1:
At the applicable times specified in table 2 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of SASB 737-53-1315 R1, except as provided by
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(5) of this AD, do the actions specified in
paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD.
(1) Do the applicable inspections to detect missing or loose
fasteners and any disbonding or cracking of bonded doublers; and do
all applicable related investigative and corrective actions; in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of SASB 737-53-1315
R1, except as required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. Do all
applicable related investigative and corrective actions before
further flight. Repeat the applicable inspections thereafter at the
applicable intervals specified in SASB 737-53-1315 R1.
(2) Make the time-limited repair permanent and do all applicable
related investigative and corrective actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of SASB 737-53-1315 R1, except as
required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before further flight.
Accomplishing the permanent repair required by this paragraph
terminates the inspections required by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD
for the permanently repaired area only.
(j) Retained AD Provisions for Part 26 Supplemental Inspections, With
No Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions specified in paragraph
(j) of AD 2017-03-04, with no changes. Table 3 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of SASB 737-53-1315 R1, specifies post-modification
airworthiness limitation inspections in compliance with 14 CFR
25.571(a)(3) at the modified locations, which support compliance
with 14 CFR 121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2). As airworthiness
limitations, these inspections are required by maintenance and
operational rules. It is therefore unnecessary to mandate them in
this AD. Deviations from these inspections require FAA approval, but
do not require an alternative method of compliance.
(k) Retained Skin Panel Replacement, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2017-03-04, with no changes. At the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this AD: Replace the applicable skin
panels, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective
actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of SASB
737-53-1315 R1. Do all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions before further flight. Doing the skin panel
replacement required by this paragraph terminates the inspection
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD for that skin panel only,
provided the skin panel replacement was done with a production skin
panel at or after 53,000 total flight cycles.
(1) Before 60,000 total flight cycles, but not before 53,000
total flight cycles.
(2) Within 6,000 flight cycles after March 28, 2017 (the
effective date of AD 2017-03-04), but not before 53,000 total flight
cycles.
(l) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the credit specified in paragraph (l) of
AD 2017-03-04, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for
the zone 1 actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, as
described in SASB 737-53-1315 R1, if the zone 1, 2, and 3 actions,
as described in Boeing Special Attention
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Service Bulletin 737-53-1315, dated July 29, 2011, were performed
before March 28, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-03-04) using
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1315, dated July
29, 2011, except as required by paragraph (h)(4) of this AD. Boeing
Special Attention Bulletin 737-53-1315, dated July 29, 2011, was
incorporated by reference in AD 2012-16-07.
(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 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 ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (n) 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, 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 previously for AD 2012-16-07 are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(n) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Jennifer
Tsakoumakis, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5264; fax: 562-
627-5210; email: jennifer.tsakoumakis@faa.gov.
(o) 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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
March 28, 2017 (82 FR 11140, February 21, 2017).
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1315,
Revision 1, dated June 30, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(6) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 7, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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