Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes, 56361-56365 [05-19143]
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required by this AD, if it is approved by an
Authorized Representative for the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option
Authorization Organization who has been
authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to
make those findings. For a repair method to
be approved, the repair must meet the
certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737–57A1269, Revision 1, dated
September 16, 2004, to perform the actions
that are required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O.
Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207,
for a copy of this service information. You
may review copies at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL–401,
Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at the NARA,
call (202) 741–6030, or go to https://
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 16, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–19144 Filed 9–26–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–18788; Directorate
Identifier 2003–NM–203–AD; Amendment
39–14296; AD 2005–20–03]
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300,
–400, and –500 Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Boeing Model 737–100, –200, –200C,
–300, –400, and –500 series airplanes.
This AD requires repetitive inspections
of the intercostal webs, attachment
clips, and stringer splice channels for
cracks; and corrective action if
necessary. This AD is prompted by
reports of fatigue cracks on several
Boeing Model 737–200 series airplanes.
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We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct fatigue cracking of the
intercostals on the forward and aft sides
of the forward entry door, which could
result in loss of the forward entry door
and rapid decompression of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
November 1, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of a
certain publication listed in the AD is
approved by the Director of the Federal
Register as of November 1, 2005.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707,
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207.
Docket: The AD docket contains the
proposed AD, comments, and any final
disposition. You can examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket
Management Facility office between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The
Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
the U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL–401,
Washington, DC. This docket number is
FAA–2005–18788; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2003–NM–
203–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Howard Hall, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98055–4056; telephone
(425) 917–6430; fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with
an AD for certain Model 737–100, –200,
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
airplanes. That action, published in the
Federal Register on August 6, 2004 (69
FR 47808), proposed to require
repetitive inspections of the intercostal
webs, attachment clips, and stringer
splice channels for cracks; and
corrective action if necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments that have
been submitted on the proposed AD.
Qualified Support for the Proposed AD
One commenter, an operator, stated
that the proposed AD is acceptable
provided that the service bulletin
referenced in the proposed AD is
corrected to reflect the proper work
instructions and to reference accurate
figures for accomplishment.
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The FAA cannot respond to the
generality of the commenter’s statement.
However, other commenters have
requested clarification on certain
aspects of the work instructions and
requested certain revision of the ‘‘Costs
of Compliance’’ section of this AD.
Those comments are specified and
responded to in the appropriate
paragraphs below.
Request for Clarification in Paragraph
(k) of the Proposed AD
Two commenters request that
paragraph (k) be revised to clarify that
the reference to using Figure 201 instead
of Figure 202 of the service bulletin only
applies to Model 737–400 series
airplanes.
We agree that paragraph (k) of the AD
should be clarified and have revised the
AD accordingly.
Request To Withdraw the Proposed AD
One commenter, an operator, states
that the Maintenance Planning
Document (MPD) is the logical
document to accomplish the main
objectives of the inspections specified in
the proposed AD. The commenter
suggests that it makes more sense to
revise MPD Task S53–22-A–2, rather
than to issue an AD. We infer that the
commenter is requesting that the
proposed AD be withdrawn.
We do not agree. We are obligated by
part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (FAR) to appropriately
address any identified unsafe condition
that is likely to exist on other airplanes.
The MPD is appropriate for addressing
routine maintenance of critical
structural components. However,
operators may submit their specific and
particular MPD task cards for
consideration as an alternative method
of compliance (AMOC) if they wish, in
accordance with paragraph (n) of the
AD. No change is necessary to the AD
in this regard.
Request for More Information
Regarding Paragraph (k) of the
Proposed AD
One commenter, an operator, requests
that inspection specifics be added to
paragraph (k) of the proposed AD for the
stringer–16L (S–16L) area in the postrepair configuration. The commenter
does not believe that Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 737–53–
1204, dated June 19, 2003, referenced in
the proposed AD as the appropriate
source of service information, provides
sufficient inspection specifics in Figure
1.
The FAA does not agree that further
inspection specifics are necessary to
clarify paragraph (k) of the AD. Figure
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1 does not specifically show the repair/
modification configurations at S–16L,
and is simply intended to show typical
crack locations and to identify the
structural components that require
inspection. Since the general inspection
details provided in Figure 1 are
applicable to both pre- and post-repair/
modification configurations, no change
to the AD is necessary in this regard.
Request To Allow ‘‘Credit’’ for Certain
Repairs
One commenter, an operator, requests
that repairs on the affected intercostals
that are installed prior to the effective
date of the AD be addressed. The
operator states that the proposed AD
specifies that certain repairs must be
approved by the Manager, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA; or per data meeting the type
certification basis of the airplane
approved by a Boeing Designated
Engineering Representative (DER) who
has been authorized by the Manager,
Seattle ACO, to make such findings. The
operator requests that the final rule
allow credit for any repairs previously
approved by the Seattle ACO.
We do not agree that previous repairs
need to be addressed other than through
the normal process as stated above by
the commenter. Other than the repairs
already identified at S–16L, we are not
aware of any specific pre-existing repair
configurations that should be addressed
in the final rule. The Manager, Seattle
ACO, can approve design data for
previously installed or newly installed
repair configurations prior to the
issuance of this AD. However, approval
as an AMOC with the AD cannot be
given until the date the final rule is
effective. No change is necessary to the
AD in this regard.
Requests To Address Previously
Accomplished Modification/Repairs
Two commenters, both operators,
request that provision for ‘‘previous or
newly accomplished’’ installations of
the repair be added to paragraph (k) of
the proposed AD.
We acknowledge the commenters’
concern and partially agree. Paragraph
(k) of the AD, as worded in the AD,
simply permits deferring the repetitive
inspections if the installation of the
repair as a preventative modification or
corrective action is accomplished in
accordance with Part 1 of the Work
Instructions of the service bulletin. We
did not specify that installation of the
repair must be performed either before
or after the effective date of the AD,
since, in this case, it does not matter
when it is accomplished. No change is
necessary to the AD in this regard.
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Requests To Extend Initial Compliance
Time of Paragraph (g) of the Proposed
AD
Several commenters request that the
grace period specified in paragraph (g),
‘‘4,500 flight cycles after the effective
date of the AD,’’ be extended to 7,500
or 8,000 flight cycles. One commenter
states that the most critical area (STR
16L between Body Station (BS) 348.2
and BS 360) can only be inspected
correctly by accessing additional areas,
which may include removing lavatories
or galleys. The commenters contend that
extending the grace period of the initial
compliance time would allow most
operators to accomplish the
requirements of paragraph (g) during
normal scheduled maintenance.
We do not agree that the grace period
should be extended beyond 4,500 flight
cycles. We have determined that the
grace period of 4,500 is appropriate and
adequate to maintain an acceptable level
of safety. The grace period represents
more than two years of average
operation, during which time most
operators will have accomplished
regularly schedule maintenance. The
commenter has provided no technical
data to show that extending the grace
period compliance time to 7,500 or
8,000 flight cycles would continue to
provide an acceptable level of safety.
However, under the provisions of
paragraph (n) of the AD, we may
consider requests for adjustments to the
grace period for the initial compliance
time if sufficient data are submitted to
substantiate that such an extension of
the grace period would provide an
acceptable level of safety. No change is
necessary to the AD in this regard.
Request To Extend Initial Compliance
Time of Paragraph (g) of the Proposed
AD for Certain Areas
One commenter requests that, for
areas that are non-critical, the
compliance time be extended from
15,000 total flight cycles to 25,000 total
flight cycles. The commenter notes that
it is not clear why the non-critical areas
have the same initial threshold as the
critical area (S–16L). The commenter
contends that the compliance time
should be extended for those areas other
than S–16L.
We do not agree. We have received
recent service reports of cracked
structure occurring at locations other
than S–16L as early as 18,910 total flight
cycles. No change is necessary to the AD
in this regard.
Request for Credit for Similar
Inspections
One commenter, an operator, notes
that certain inspections similar to the
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inspections in the proposed AD are
already required under the Corrosion
Prevention and Control Program (CPCP).
Although the commenter acknowledges
that the intensity and type of inspection
is not identical to the inspections
specified in the proposed AD, the
commenter requests that some relief of
the compliance time should be
considered if the CPCP inspections have
been performed recently.
We do not agree to extend the
compliance time. In developing this AD,
we considered the inspections of the
baseline CPCP program, but also noted
that certain operators may be using
different CPCP programs. However,
under the provisions of paragraph (n) of
the AD, we may approve requests for
adjustments to the compliance time if
data are submitted to substantiate that
such an adjustment would provide an
acceptable level of safety. No change is
necessary to the AD in this regard.
Request To Clarify the Failure
Mechanism
One commenter, an operator, requests
that we explain why the FAA and the
manufacturer disagree on the potential
failure mechanism. The commenter
points out that the manufacturer does
not indicate that the fatigue cracking
could result in loss of the forward entry
door, only that incorporation of the
service bulletin would prevent possible
decompression and unscheduled down
time.
We acknowledge that the
manufacturer’s service bulletin does not
specifically advise that ‘‘loss of the
forward entry door’’ could occur as a
result of the identified unsafe condition.
However, the manufacturer and the
FAA agree that several potential failure
scenarios, such as loss of the forward
entry door, could occur. Both the
manufacturer and the FAA agree that an
unsafe condition has been identified
and is likely to exist or to develop in
other airplanes. Therefore, the actions
specified in the AD are necessary to
detect and correct fatigue cracking of the
intercostals of the forward entry door.
No change is necessary to the AD in this
regard.
Request To Revise the Costs of
Compliance
Several commenters request that the
‘‘Costs of Compliance’’ section be
revised to reflect the number of work
hours required for access.
We do not agree that the cost estimate
provided in the proposed AD should be
revised. Based on the best data
available, the manufacturer provided
the number of work hours (two)
necessary to do the required actions.
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This number represents the time
necessary to perform only the actions
actually required by this AD. We
recognize that, in doing the actions
required by an AD, operators may incur
incidental costs in addition to the direct
costs. The cost analysis in AD
rulemaking actions, however, typically
does not include incidental costs such
as the time required to gain access and
close up, time necessary for planning, or
time necessitated by other
administrative actions. Those incidental
costs, which may vary significantly
among operators, are almost impossible
to calculate. No change is necessary to
the AD in this regard.
Request To Replace Parts Without FAA
Approval
One commenter, an operator, asks that
allowance be made in paragraph (m) for
the replacement of parts without the
need to contact the FAA for approval.
We do not agree with the commenter’s
request. Since the service bulletin
referenced in this AD does not provide
specific instructions for repair
(replacing the parts), operators must
perform the repair in accordance with a
method approved as specified in
paragraph (m) of this AD.
Explanation of Change Made to This
AD
Since the issuance of the proposed
AD, Boeing has received a Delegation
Option Authorization (DOA). We have
revised this AD to delegate the authority
to approve an alternative method of
compliance for any repair required by
this AD to the Authorized
Representative for the Boeing DOA
Organization rather than the Designated
Engineering Representative.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comments
that have been submitted, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
with the changes described previously.
We have determined that these changes
will neither increase the economic
burden on any operator nor increase the
scope of the 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
We have determined that 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); and
(3) 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for
a location to examine the regulatory
evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Costs of Compliance
Adoption of the Amendment
This AD will affect about 3,113
airplanes worldwide and 876 airplanes
of U.S. registry. The required actions
will take about 2 work hours per
airplane, at an average labor rate of $65
per work hour. Based on these figures,
the estimated cost of the AD for U.S.
operators is $113,880, or $130 per
airplane, per inspection cycle.
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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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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2005–20–03 Boeing: Amendment 39–14296.
Docket No. FAA–2005–18788;
Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–203–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective November 1,
2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model 737–100,
–200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
airplanes, as identified in Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 737–53–1204,
dated June 19, 2003; certificated in any
category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of
fatigue cracks on several Boeing Model 737–
200 series airplanes. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the
intercostals on the forward and aft sides of
the forward entry door, which could result in
loss of the forward entry door and rapid
decompression of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Service Bulletin Definition
(f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in
this AD, means Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737–53–1204, dated June 19,
2003.
Initial Compliance Time
(g) Before the accumulation of 15,000 total
flight cycles, or within 4,500 flight cycles
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later: Do the inspections specified in
paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, as applicable.
Inspection for Passenger Configuration
Airplanes
(h) For Group 1 passenger airplanes
identified in the service bulletin: Perform a
detailed inspection of the intercostal web,
attachment clips, and stringer splice
channels for cracks; and a high frequency
eddy current inspection of the stringer splice
channels, located forward and aft of the
forward entry door, for cracks; per Parts 1
and 2 of the Work Instructions of the service
bulletin.
Inspection for Cargo Configuration
Airplanes
(i) For Group 2 cargo airplanes identified
in the service bulletin: Perform a detailed
inspection of the intercostal webs and
attachment clips located forward of the
forward entry door for cracks, per Part 3 of
the Work Instructions of the service bulletin.
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Repetitive Inspections
(j) If no crack is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (h) or (i) of
this AD, repeat the inspections in paragraph
(h) or (i) of this AD at the applicable time
specified in Table 1 of this AD, except as
provided by paragraph (k) of this AD.
TABLE 1.—REPETITIVE INSPECTION INTERVAL
Airplane group number in
Service Bulletin
For intercostal location—
Group 1 ...............................
Group 1 ...............................
Group 1 and 2 .....................
Stringer–16L (S–16L), from Body Stringer 348.2 to BS 360 (aft of door) ...................
S–7L through S–15L, from BS 348.2 to BS 360 (aft of door) ......................................
S–7L through S–16L, from BS 294.5 to BS 303.9 (forward of door) ...........................
Deferral of Certain Repetitive Inspections
(k) For intercostal webs at S–16L from BS
348.2 to BS 360: Installation of the repair as
a preventative modification or corrective
action per Part 1 of the Work Instructions of
the service bulletin defers the repetitive
inspections to intervals not to exceed 25,000
flight cycles. For Model 737–400 series
airplanes, use 737–400 Structural Repair
Manual (SRM) 53–10–04, Figure 201, instead
of Figure 202.
Corrective Actions
(l) If any crack is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (h) or (i) of
Repeat inspections at intervals not to exceed—
4,500 flight cycles.
25,000 flight cycles.
25,000 flight cycles.
this AD, perform the actions specified in
paragraphs (l)(1) through (l)(3) of Table 2 of
this AD, as applicable. Repeat the inspections
at the applicable time specified in Table 1 of
this AD, except as provided by paragraph (k)
of this AD.
TABLE 2.—CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
During any inspection specified
in—
If any crack is found in—
At intercostal location—
Before further flight—
(1) Part 1 of the Work Instructions
of the service bulletin.
(i) The intercoastal web ................
S–16L, from BS 348.2 to BS 360
(aft of door).
(2) Part 2 of the Work Instructions
of the service bulletin.
(ii) An attachment clip or stringer
splice channel.
An intercoastal web, attachment
clip, or stringer splice channel.
(3) Part 3 of the Work Instructions
of the service bulletin.
An intercoastal web or attachment
clip.
S–16L, from BSDo 348.2 to BS
360 (aft of door).
S–7L through S–16L, from BS
294.5 to BS 303.9 (forward of
door); and S–7L through S–
15L, from BS 348.2 to BS 360
(aft of door).
S–7L through S–16L, from BS
294.5 to BS 303.9 (forward of
door).
Repair per Part 1 of the Work Instructions of the service bulletin, except the service bulletin
specifies to contact Boeing for
repair instructions, before further flight, do the repair specified in paragraph (m) of this
AD. Use 737–400 SRM 53–10–
04, Figure 201, instead of Figure 202, as applicable (see
Note 1).
Do the repair specified in paragraph (m) of this AD.
Do the repair specified in paragraph (m) of this AD.
Note 1: The service bulletin specifies to
repair any crack found at the S–16L
intercostal (BS 348.2–360) on Boeing Model
737–400 series airplanes per 737–400 SRM
53–10–04, Figure 202. Figure 202 does not
exist; the correct figure is 737–400 SRM 53–
10–04, Figure 201.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
Repair
(m) At the time specified in Table 2 of this
AD, repair per a method approved by the
Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA; or per data meeting the type
certification basis of the airplane approved
an Authorized Representative for the Boeing
Delegation Option Authorization
Organization who has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those
findings. For a repair method to be approved,
the repair must meet the certification basis of
the airplane and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(n)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested in accordance with the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for corrective
actions per data meeting the type
certification basis of the airplane approved
by a Boeing DOA Organization AR who has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved, the approval must
specifically reference this AD.
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(o) You must use Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737–53–1204, dated June 19,
2003, to perform the actions that are required
by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise. The Director of the Federal
Register approves the incorporation by
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Do the repair specified in paragraph (m) of this AD.
reference of this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To
get copies of the service information, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box
3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. To
view the AD docket, go to the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW.,
room PL–401, Nassif Building, Washington,
DC. To review copies of the service
information, go to the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030,
or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 16, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
14 CFR Part 71
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21707; Airspace
Docket No. 05–ACE–22]
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21872; Airspace
Docket No. 05–ACE–26]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Modification of Legal Description of
Class E Airspace; Lincoln, NE
Modification of Class E Airspace;
Norfolk, NE
AGENCY:
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Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21873; Airspace
Docket No. 05–ACE–27]
ACTION:
Direct final rule; confirmation of
effective date.
ACTION:
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the Class D and Class E Airspace;
Salina Municipal Airport, KS
SUMMARY: This document confirms the
effective date of the direct final rule
which modifies the legal description for
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SUMMARY: This document confirms the
effective date of the direct final rule
which revises Class E airspace at
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effective date.
AGENCY:
This document confirms the
effective date of the direct final rule
which modifies the legal description for
Class D and Class E airspace at Salina
Municipal Airport, KS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 27,
2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brenda Mumper, Air Traffic Division,
Airspace Branch, ACE–520A, DOT
Regional Headquarters Building, Federal
Aviation Administration, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64276; telephone:
(816) 329–2524.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
published this direct final rule with a
request for comments in the Federal
Register on July 29, 2005 (70 FR 43742).
The FAA uses the direct final
rulemaking procedure for a noncontroversial rule where the FAA
believes that there will be no adverse
public comment. This direct final rule
advised the public that no adverse
comments were anticipated, and that
unless a written adverse comment, or a
written notice of intent to submit such
an adverse comment, were received
within the comment period, the
regulation would become effective on
October 27, 2005. No adverse comments
were received, and this notice confirms
that this direct final rule will become
effective on that date.
SUMMARY:
Issued in Kansas City, MO, on September
8, 2005.
Elizabeth S. Wallis,
Acting Area Director, Western Flight Services
Operations.
[FR Doc. 05–19202 Filed 9–26–05; 8:45 am]
EFFECTIVE DATE:
0901 UTC, October 27,
Direct final rule; confirmation of
effective date.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brenda Mumper, Air Traffic Division,
Airspace Branch, ACE–520A, DOT
Regional Headquarters Building, Federal
Aviation Administration, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone:
(816) 329–2524.
Brenda Mumper, Air Traffic Division,
Airspace Branch, ACE–520A, DOT
Regional Headquarters Building, Federal
Aviation Administration, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone:
(816) 329–2524.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The FAA
published this direct final rule with a
request for comments in the Federal
Register on July 29, 2005 (70 FR 43741).
The FAA uses the direct final
rulemaking procedure for a noncontroversial rule where the FAA
believes that there will be no adverse
public comment. This direct final rule
advised the public that no adverse
comments were anticipated, and that
unless a written adverse comment, or a
written notice of intent to submit such
an adverse comment, were received
within the comment period, the
regulation would become effective on
October 27, 2005. No adverse comments
were received, and thus this notice
confirms that this direct final rule will
become effective on that date.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The FAA
published this direct final rule with a
request for comments in the Federal
Register on July 29, 2005 (70 FR 43745).
The FAA uses the direct final
rulemaking procedure for a noncontroversial rule where the FAA
believes that there will be no adverse
public comment. This direct final rule
advised the public that no adverse
comments were anticipated, and that
unless a written adverse comment, or a
written notice of intent to submit such
an adverse comment, were received
within the comment period, the
regulation would become effective on
October 27, 2005. No adverse comments
were received, and thus this notice
confirms that this direct final rule will
become effective on that date.
Issued in Kansas city, MO, on September
8, 2005.
Elizabeth S. Wallis,
Acting Area Director, Western Flight Services
Operations.
[FR Doc. 05–19200 Filed 9–26–05; 8:45 am]
Dated: Issued in Kansas City, MO, on
September 8, 2005.
Elizabeth S. Wallis,
Acting Area Director, Western Flight Services
Operations.
[FR Doc. 05–19201 Filed 9–26–05; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 27, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 56361-56365]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-19143]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-18788; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-203-AD;
Amendment 39-14296; AD 2005-20-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -
300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series
airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the intercostal
webs, attachment clips, and stringer splice channels for cracks; and
corrective action if necessary. This AD is prompted by reports of
fatigue cracks on several Boeing Model 737-200 series airplanes. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the
intercostals on the forward and aft sides of the forward entry door,
which could result in loss of the forward entry door and rapid
decompression of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective November 1, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in
the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of
November 1, 2005.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-
2207.
Docket: The AD docket contains the proposed AD, comments, and any
final disposition. You can examine the AD docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility
office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL-401,
Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA-2005-18788; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2003-NM-203-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Howard Hall, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
917-6430; fax (425) 917-6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39
with an AD for certain Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500
series airplanes. That action, published in the Federal Register on
August 6, 2004 (69 FR 47808), proposed to require repetitive
inspections of the intercostal webs, attachment clips, and stringer
splice channels for cracks; and corrective action if necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments that have been
submitted on the proposed AD.
Qualified Support for the Proposed AD
One commenter, an operator, stated that the proposed AD is
acceptable provided that the service bulletin referenced in the
proposed AD is corrected to reflect the proper work instructions and to
reference accurate figures for accomplishment.
The FAA cannot respond to the generality of the commenter's
statement. However, other commenters have requested clarification on
certain aspects of the work instructions and requested certain revision
of the ``Costs of Compliance'' section of this AD. Those comments are
specified and responded to in the appropriate paragraphs below.
Request for Clarification in Paragraph (k) of the Proposed AD
Two commenters request that paragraph (k) be revised to clarify
that the reference to using Figure 201 instead of Figure 202 of the
service bulletin only applies to Model 737-400 series airplanes.
We agree that paragraph (k) of the AD should be clarified and have
revised the AD accordingly.
Request To Withdraw the Proposed AD
One commenter, an operator, states that the Maintenance Planning
Document (MPD) is the logical document to accomplish the main
objectives of the inspections specified in the proposed AD. The
commenter suggests that it makes more sense to revise MPD Task S53-22-
A-2, rather than to issue an AD. We infer that the commenter is
requesting that the proposed AD be withdrawn.
We do not agree. We are obligated by part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (FAR) to appropriately address any identified
unsafe condition that is likely to exist on other airplanes. The MPD is
appropriate for addressing routine maintenance of critical structural
components. However, operators may submit their specific and particular
MPD task cards for consideration as an alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) if they wish, in accordance with paragraph (n) of the AD. No
change is necessary to the AD in this regard.
Request for More Information Regarding Paragraph (k) of the Proposed AD
One commenter, an operator, requests that inspection specifics be
added to paragraph (k) of the proposed AD for the stringer-16L (S-16L)
area in the post-repair configuration. The commenter does not believe
that Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1204, dated June
19, 2003, referenced in the proposed AD as the appropriate source of
service information, provides sufficient inspection specifics in Figure
1.
The FAA does not agree that further inspection specifics are
necessary to clarify paragraph (k) of the AD. Figure
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1 does not specifically show the repair/modification configurations at
S-16L, and is simply intended to show typical crack locations and to
identify the structural components that require inspection. Since the
general inspection details provided in Figure 1 are applicable to both
pre- and post-repair/modification configurations, no change to the AD
is necessary in this regard.
Request To Allow ``Credit'' for Certain Repairs
One commenter, an operator, requests that repairs on the affected
intercostals that are installed prior to the effective date of the AD
be addressed. The operator states that the proposed AD specifies that
certain repairs must be approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or per data meeting the type
certification basis of the airplane approved by a Boeing Designated
Engineering Representative (DER) who has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO, to make such findings. The operator requests that
the final rule allow credit for any repairs previously approved by the
Seattle ACO.
We do not agree that previous repairs need to be addressed other
than through the normal process as stated above by the commenter. Other
than the repairs already identified at S-16L, we are not aware of any
specific pre-existing repair configurations that should be addressed in
the final rule. The Manager, Seattle ACO, can approve design data for
previously installed or newly installed repair configurations prior to
the issuance of this AD. However, approval as an AMOC with the AD
cannot be given until the date the final rule is effective. No change
is necessary to the AD in this regard.
Requests To Address Previously Accomplished Modification/Repairs
Two commenters, both operators, request that provision for
``previous or newly accomplished'' installations of the repair be added
to paragraph (k) of the proposed AD.
We acknowledge the commenters' concern and partially agree.
Paragraph (k) of the AD, as worded in the AD, simply permits deferring
the repetitive inspections if the installation of the repair as a
preventative modification or corrective action is accomplished in
accordance with Part 1 of the Work Instructions of the service
bulletin. We did not specify that installation of the repair must be
performed either before or after the effective date of the AD, since,
in this case, it does not matter when it is accomplished. No change is
necessary to the AD in this regard.
Requests To Extend Initial Compliance Time of Paragraph (g) of the
Proposed AD
Several commenters request that the grace period specified in
paragraph (g), ``4,500 flight cycles after the effective date of the
AD,'' be extended to 7,500 or 8,000 flight cycles. One commenter states
that the most critical area (STR 16L between Body Station (BS) 348.2
and BS 360) can only be inspected correctly by accessing additional
areas, which may include removing lavatories or galleys. The commenters
contend that extending the grace period of the initial compliance time
would allow most operators to accomplish the requirements of paragraph
(g) during normal scheduled maintenance.
We do not agree that the grace period should be extended beyond
4,500 flight cycles. We have determined that the grace period of 4,500
is appropriate and adequate to maintain an acceptable level of safety.
The grace period represents more than two years of average operation,
during which time most operators will have accomplished regularly
schedule maintenance. The commenter has provided no technical data to
show that extending the grace period compliance time to 7,500 or 8,000
flight cycles would continue to provide an acceptable level of safety.
However, under the provisions of paragraph (n) of the AD, we may
consider requests for adjustments to the grace period for the initial
compliance time if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that
such an extension of the grace period would provide an acceptable level
of safety. No change is necessary to the AD in this regard.
Request To Extend Initial Compliance Time of Paragraph (g) of the
Proposed AD for Certain Areas
One commenter requests that, for areas that are non-critical, the
compliance time be extended from 15,000 total flight cycles to 25,000
total flight cycles. The commenter notes that it is not clear why the
non-critical areas have the same initial threshold as the critical area
(S-16L). The commenter contends that the compliance time should be
extended for those areas other than S-16L.
We do not agree. We have received recent service reports of cracked
structure occurring at locations other than S-16L as early as 18,910
total flight cycles. No change is necessary to the AD in this regard.
Request for Credit for Similar Inspections
One commenter, an operator, notes that certain inspections similar
to the inspections in the proposed AD are already required under the
Corrosion Prevention and Control Program (CPCP). Although the commenter
acknowledges that the intensity and type of inspection is not identical
to the inspections specified in the proposed AD, the commenter requests
that some relief of the compliance time should be considered if the
CPCP inspections have been performed recently.
We do not agree to extend the compliance time. In developing this
AD, we considered the inspections of the baseline CPCP program, but
also noted that certain operators may be using different CPCP programs.
However, under the provisions of paragraph (n) of the AD, we may
approve requests for adjustments to the compliance time if data are
submitted to substantiate that such an adjustment would provide an
acceptable level of safety. No change is necessary to the AD in this
regard.
Request To Clarify the Failure Mechanism
One commenter, an operator, requests that we explain why the FAA
and the manufacturer disagree on the potential failure mechanism. The
commenter points out that the manufacturer does not indicate that the
fatigue cracking could result in loss of the forward entry door, only
that incorporation of the service bulletin would prevent possible
decompression and unscheduled down time.
We acknowledge that the manufacturer's service bulletin does not
specifically advise that ``loss of the forward entry door'' could occur
as a result of the identified unsafe condition. However, the
manufacturer and the FAA agree that several potential failure
scenarios, such as loss of the forward entry door, could occur. Both
the manufacturer and the FAA agree that an unsafe condition has been
identified and is likely to exist or to develop in other airplanes.
Therefore, the actions specified in the AD are necessary to detect and
correct fatigue cracking of the intercostals of the forward entry door.
No change is necessary to the AD in this regard.
Request To Revise the Costs of Compliance
Several commenters request that the ``Costs of Compliance'' section
be revised to reflect the number of work hours required for access.
We do not agree that the cost estimate provided in the proposed AD
should be revised. Based on the best data available, the manufacturer
provided the number of work hours (two) necessary to do the required
actions.
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This number represents the time necessary to perform only the actions
actually required by this AD. We recognize that, in doing the actions
required by an AD, operators may incur incidental costs in addition to
the direct costs. The cost analysis in AD rulemaking actions, however,
typically does not include incidental costs such as the time required
to gain access and close up, time necessary for planning, or time
necessitated by other administrative actions. Those incidental costs,
which may vary significantly among operators, are almost impossible to
calculate. No change is necessary to the AD in this regard.
Request To Replace Parts Without FAA Approval
One commenter, an operator, asks that allowance be made in
paragraph (m) for the replacement of parts without the need to contact
the FAA for approval.
We do not agree with the commenter's request. Since the service
bulletin referenced in this AD does not provide specific instructions
for repair (replacing the parts), operators must perform the repair in
accordance with a method approved as specified in paragraph (m) of this
AD.
Explanation of Change Made to This AD
Since the issuance of the proposed AD, Boeing has received a
Delegation Option Authorization (DOA). We have revised this AD to
delegate the authority to approve an alternative method of compliance
for any repair required by this AD to the Authorized Representative for
the Boeing DOA Organization rather than the Designated Engineering
Representative.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments that have been submitted, and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described
previously. We have determined that these changes will neither increase
the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
This AD will affect about 3,113 airplanes worldwide and 876
airplanes of U.S. registry. The required actions will take about 2 work
hours per airplane, at an average labor rate of $65 per work hour.
Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the AD for U.S. operators
is $113,880, or $130 per airplane, per inspection cycle.
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
We have determined that 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); and
(3) 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to
examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
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):
2005-20-03 Boeing: Amendment 39-14296. Docket No. FAA-2005-18788;
Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-203-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective November 1, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400,
and -500 series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737-53-1204, dated June 19, 2003; certificated in
any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracks on several
Boeing Model 737-200 series airplanes. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct fatigue cracking of the intercostals on the
forward and aft sides of the forward entry door, which could result
in loss of the forward entry door and rapid decompression of the
airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Service Bulletin Definition
(f) The term ``service bulletin,'' as used in this AD, means
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1204, dated June
19, 2003.
Initial Compliance Time
(g) Before the accumulation of 15,000 total flight cycles, or
within 4,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later: Do the inspections specified in paragraph
(h) or (i) of this AD, as applicable.
Inspection for Passenger Configuration Airplanes
(h) For Group 1 passenger airplanes identified in the service
bulletin: Perform a detailed inspection of the intercostal web,
attachment clips, and stringer splice channels for cracks; and a
high frequency eddy current inspection of the stringer splice
channels, located forward and aft of the forward entry door, for
cracks; per Parts 1 and 2 of the Work Instructions of the service
bulletin.
Inspection for Cargo Configuration Airplanes
(i) For Group 2 cargo airplanes identified in the service
bulletin: Perform a detailed inspection of the intercostal webs and
attachment clips located forward of the forward entry door for
cracks, per Part 3 of the Work Instructions of the service bulletin.
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Repetitive Inspections
(j) If no crack is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, repeat the inspections in paragraph
(h) or (i) of this AD at the applicable time specified in Table 1 of
this AD, except as provided by paragraph (k) of this AD.
Table 1.--Repetitive Inspection Interval
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Repeat inspections at intervals not to
Airplane group number in Service Bulletin For intercostal location-- exceed--
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Group 1.................................. Stringer-16L (S-16L), from 4,500 flight cycles.
Body Stringer 348.2 to BS
360 (aft of door).
Group 1.................................. S-7L through S-15L, from BS 25,000 flight cycles.
348.2 to BS 360 (aft of
door).
Group 1 and 2............................ S-7L through S-16L, from BS 25,000 flight cycles.
294.5 to BS 303.9 (forward
of door).
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Deferral of Certain Repetitive Inspections
(k) For intercostal webs at S-16L from BS 348.2 to BS 360:
Installation of the repair as a preventative modification or
corrective action per Part 1 of the Work Instructions of the service
bulletin defers the repetitive inspections to intervals not to
exceed 25,000 flight cycles. For Model 737-400 series airplanes, use
737-400 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 53-10-04, Figure 201, instead
of Figure 202.
Corrective Actions
(l) If any crack is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, perform the actions specified in
paragraphs (l)(1) through (l)(3) of Table 2 of this AD, as
applicable. Repeat the inspections at the applicable time specified
in Table 1 of this AD, except as provided by paragraph (k) of this
AD.
Table 2.--Corrective Actions
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If any crack is found At intercostal
During any inspection specified in-- in-- location-- Before further flight--
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(1) Part 1 of the Work Instructions (i) The intercoastal S-16L, from BS 348.2 to Repair per Part 1 of
of the service bulletin. web. BS 360 (aft of door). the Work Instructions
of the service
bulletin, except the
service bulletin
specifies to contact
Boeing for repair
instructions, before
further flight, do the
repair specified in
paragraph (m) of this
AD. Use 737-400 SRM 53-
10-04, Figure 201,
instead of Figure 202,
as applicable (see
Note 1).
(ii) An attachment clip S-16L, from BSDo 348.2 Do the repair specified
or stringer splice to BS 360 (aft of in paragraph (m) of
channel. door). this AD.
(2) Part 2 of the Work Instructions An intercoastal web, S-7L through S-16L, Do the repair specified
of the service bulletin. attachment clip, or from BS 294.5 to BS in paragraph (m) of
stringer splice 303.9 (forward of this AD.
channel. door); and S-7L
through S-15L, from BS
348.2 to BS 360 (aft
of door).
(3) Part 3 of the Work Instructions An intercoastal web or S-7L through S-16L, Do the repair specified
of the service bulletin. attachment clip. from BS 294.5 to BS in paragraph (m) of
303.9 (forward of this AD.
door).
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Note 1: The service bulletin specifies to repair any crack
found at the S-16L intercostal (BS 348.2-360) on Boeing Model 737-
400 series airplanes per 737-400 SRM 53-10-04, Figure 202. Figure
202 does not exist; the correct figure is 737-400 SRM 53-10-04,
Figure 201.
Repair
(m) At the time specified in Table 2 of this AD, repair per a
method approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), FAA; or per data meeting the type certification basis
of the airplane approved an Authorized Representative for the Boeing
Delegation Option Authorization Organization who has been authorized
by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis
of the airplane and the approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(n)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for corrective actions per data meeting the type certification
basis of the airplane approved by a Boeing DOA Organization AR who
has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those
findings. For a repair method to be approved, the approval must
specifically reference this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(o) You must use Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-
53-1204, dated June 19, 2003, to perform the actions that are
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director
of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of
this document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
To get copies of the service information, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. To view
the AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC. To review copies of the service
information, go to the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the
NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_ locations. html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 16, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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