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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2004–19245; Directorate
Identifier 2004–NM–108–AD; Amendment
39–14699; AD 2006–15–18]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 737–300, –400, –500, –600, –700,
–700C, –800, and –900 Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Boeing Model 737–300, –400, –500,
–600, –700, –700C, –800, and –900
series airplanes. This AD requires
modifying the wiring for the master dim
and test system. For certain airplanes,
this AD also requires related concurrent
actions as necessary. This AD results
from a report that the master dim and
test system circuit does not have wiring
separation of the test ground signal for
redundant equipment in the flight
compartment. We are issuing this AD to
prevent a single fault failure in flight
from simulating a test condition and
showing test patterns instead of the
selected radio frequencies on the
communications panels, which could
inhibit communication between the
flightcrew and the control tower,
SUMMARY:
affecting the continued safe flight of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
September 5, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of September 5, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124–2207, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Binh Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S,
FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 917–6485; fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may 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 street
address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
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Discussion
The FAA issued a supplemental
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an
AD that would apply to certain Boeing
Model 737–300, –400, –500, –600, –700,
–700C, –800, and –900 series airplanes.
That supplemental NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
May 26, 2006 (71 FR 30346). That
supplemental NPRM proposed to
require modifying the wiring for the
master dim and test system. For certain
airplanes, the supplemental NPRM also
proposed to require related concurrent
actions as necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the single comment
received. The commenter, Boeing,
supports the supplemental NPRM.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comment
received, and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
the AD as proposed in the supplemental
NPRM.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 2,868 airplanes of the
affected design in the worldwide fleet.
This AD will affect about 1,181
airplanes of U.S. registry. The following
table provides the estimated costs for
U.S. operators to comply with this AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Work
hours
Boeing Service Bulletin
737–33–1132, Revision 2 .....................................................................
737–33–1133, Revision 3 .....................................................................
Average
labor rate
per hour
14
3
$80
80
Cost per
airplane
Parts
Nominal ...................
Nominal ...................
$1,120
240
Fleet cost
$1,322,720
283,440
ESTIMATED CONCURRENT SERVICE BULLETIN COSTS
Average
labor rate
per hour
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Boeing Service
Bulletin
Work hours
737–26A1083, Revision 1.
737–33–1121, Revision 1.
737–77–1022, Revision 1.
737–77–1023, Revision 1.
737–23–1102 ............
185 ..........................
$80
Between 5 and 6 .....
$80
72 ............................
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Number of
U.S.-registered
airplanes
Parts
Cost per airplane
$80
Between $30,000
and $36,400.
Between $200 and
$340.
No charge ...............
Between $44,800
and $51,200.
Between $600 and
$820.
$5,760 .....................
Between 1 and 3 .....
$80
Nominal ...................
77 ............................
$80
$22,164 ...................
Between $80 and
$240.
$28,324 ...................
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1
83
4
26
0
Between $44,800
and $51,200.
Between $49,800
and $68,060.
$23,040.
Between $2,080 and
$6,240.
No fleet cost unless
an affected airplane is imported
and placed on the
U.S. register.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
dated September 8, 2005; and Model 737–
600, –700, –700C, –800, and –900 series
airplanes identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–33–1133, Revision 3, dated
September 8, 2005; certificated in any
category.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
(d) This AD results from a report that the
master dim and test system circuit does not
have wiring separation of the test ground
signal for redundant equipment in the flight
compartment. We are issuing this AD to
prevent a single fault failure in flight from
simulating a test condition and showing test
patterns instead of the selected radio
frequencies on the communications panels,
which could inhibit communication between
the flightcrew and the control tower,
affecting the continued safe flight of the
airplane.
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
§ 39.13
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
I
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Unsafe Condition
Compliance
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
I
2006–15–18 Boeing: Amendment 39–14699.
FAA–2004–19245; Directorate Identifier
2004–NM–108–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective September 5,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 737–
300, –400, and –500 series airplanes
identified in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737–33–1132, Revision 2,
(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.
Modification
(f) Within 48 months after the effective
date of this AD: Modify the wiring for the
master dim test system in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–33–
1132, Revision 2, dated September 8, 2005
(for Model 737–300, –400, and –500 series
airplanes); and Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
33–1133, Revision 3, dated September 8,
2005 (for Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800,
and –900 series airplanes); as applicable.
Actions Required To Be Accomplished Prior
to or Concurrently With Paragraph (f) of
This AD
(g) Prior to or concurrently with
accomplishment of paragraph (f) of this AD,
do the actions specified in Table 1 of this AD,
as applicable.
TABLE 1.—PRIOR/CONCURRENT ACTIONS
Accomplish all actions associated with—
According to the Accomplishment Instructions
of—
Group 57 airplanes identified in Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 737–33–1132, Revision 2, dated September 8, 2005.
Installing an engine instrument system (EIS)
and
Boeing Service Bulletin 737–77–1022, Revision 1, dated October 26, 1989.
Modifying the advisory system for the EIS ......
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For—
Boeing Service Bulletin 737–77–1023, Revision 1, dated November 9, 1989.
Boeing Service Bulletin 737–33–1121, Revision 1, dated December 19, 2002.
Group 37 and 46 airplanes identified in Boeing
Service Bulletin 737–33–1133, Revision 3,
dated September 8, 2005.
Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–33–1121, Revision 1, dated December 19, 2002.
Group 39 airplanes identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–33–1133, Revision 3, dated
September 8, 2005.
Group 59 airplanes identified in Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 737–33–1132, Revision 2, dated September 8, 2005.
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Installing wiring for the test system for the
audio control panel lamp.
Installing splice SP896 .....................................
Boeing Service Bulletin 737–26A1083, Revision 1, dated November 15, 2001.
Installing a smoke detection and fire extinguishing system in the cargo compartment.
Boeing Service Bulletin 737–26A1083, Revision 1, dated November 15, 2001.
Replacing the very high frequency (VHF) and
high frequency (HF) communications panels
with radio control panels.
Boeing Service Bulletin 737–23–1102, dated
June 3, 1999.
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Actions Accomplished per Previous Issue of
Service Bulletins
(h) Actions accomplished before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with
the service bulletins identified in Table 2 of
this AD are considered acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding actions
specified in this AD.
TABLE 2.—PREVIOUS ISSUES OF SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletin
Boeing
Boeing
Boeing
Boeing
Boeing
Revision level
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–33–1133 .....................................
Service Bulletin 737–33–1133 .................................................................
Service Bulletin 737–33–1133 .................................................................
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–33–1132 .....................................
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–33–1132 .....................................
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(i)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
Original ..................................................
Revision 1 .............................................
Revision 2 .............................................
Original ..................................................
Revision 1 .............................................
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
Date
December 19, 2002.
April 17, 2003.
December 4, 2003.
March 20, 2003.
March 4, 2004.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use the service information
identified in Table 3 of this AD to perform
the actions that are required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
TABLE 3.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Service Bulletin
Boeing
Boeing
Boeing
Boeing
Boeing
Boeing
Boeing
Revision level
Service Bulletin 737–23–1102 .................................................................
Service Bulletin 737–26A1083 .................................................................
Service Bulletin 737–33–1121 .................................................................
Service Bulletin 737–33–1133 .................................................................
Service Bulletin 737–77–1022 .................................................................
Service Bulletin 737–77–1023 .................................................................
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–33–1132 .....................................
Boeing Service Bulletin 737–77–1022,
Revision 1, dated October 26, 1989, contains
the following effective pages:
Page No.
Revision level
shown on
page
Date
shown on
page
Original ..................................................
1 ............................................................
1 ............................................................
3 ............................................................
1 ............................................................
1 ............................................................
2 ............................................................
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 20,
2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6–12099 Filed 7–28–06; 8:45 am]
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1, 3, 5–7, 10,
17, 28–55.
2, 4, 8, 9, 11–
16, 18–27.
Revision 1 .....
Original .........
Oct. 26,
1989.
June 15,
1989.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
these documents 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://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24694; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–018–AD; Amendment
39–14697; AD 2006–15–16]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon
(Beech) Model 400 and 400A 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
Raytheon (Beech) Model 400 and 400A
series airplanes. This AD requires,
among other actions, reviewing the
airplane logbook to determine whether
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June 3, 1999.
November 15, 2001.
December 19, 2002.
September 8, 2005.
October 26, 1989.
November 9, 1989.
September 8, 2005.
certain generator control unit (GCU)
installation kits are installed, and
replacing any incorrect GCU. This AD
results from reports of over-voltage
conditions of the direct current (DC)
starter generator. We are issuing this AD
to prevent such over-voltage conditions
due to the incompatibility between
certain GCUs, which could result in the
loss of normal electrical power, damage
to some electrical components, or blown
fuses during flight, and consequent
unrecoverable loss of some or all
essential equipment.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
September 5, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of September 5, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Raytheon Aircraft Company,
Department 62, P.O. Box 85, Wichita,
Kansas 67201–0085, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Philip Petty, Aerospace Engineer,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2004-19245; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-108-AD;
Amendment 39-14699; AD 2006-15-18]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, -500, -600,
-700, -700C, -800, and -900 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 737-300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, and
-900 series airplanes. This AD requires modifying the wiring for the
master dim and test system. For certain airplanes, this AD also
requires related concurrent actions as necessary. This AD results from
a report that the master dim and test system circuit does not have
wiring separation of the test ground signal for redundant equipment in
the flight compartment. We are issuing this AD to prevent a single
fault failure in flight from simulating a test condition and showing
test patterns instead of the selected radio frequencies on the
communications panels, which could inhibit communication between the
flightcrew and the control tower, affecting the continued safe flight
of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective September 5, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of September 5,
2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL-401, Washington, DC.
Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124-2207, for service information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Binh Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425) 917-6485; fax (425) 917-6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may 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 street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to certain
Boeing Model 737-300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900
series airplanes. That supplemental NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on May 26, 2006 (71 FR 30346). That supplemental NPRM proposed
to require modifying the wiring for the master dim and test system. For
certain airplanes, the supplemental NPRM also proposed to require
related concurrent actions as necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the single comment received.
The commenter, Boeing, supports the supplemental NPRM.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comment received, and determined that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD as proposed in the supplemental NPRM.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 2,868 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. This AD will affect about 1,181 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S.
operators to comply with this AD.
Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average
Boeing Service Bulletin Work labor rate Parts Cost per Fleet cost
hours per hour airplane
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
737-33-1132, Revision 2............... 14 $80 Nominal................. $1,120 $1,322,720
737-33-1133, Revision 3............... 3 80 Nominal................. 240 283,440
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Estimated Concurrent Service Bulletin Costs
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Number of
Average U.S.-
Boeing Service Bulletin Work hours labor rate Parts Cost per airplane registered Fleet cost
per hour airplanes
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737-26A1083, Revision 1........... 185.................. $80 Between $30,000 and Between $44,800 and 1 Between $44,800 and
$36,400. $51,200. $51,200.
737-33-1121, Revision 1........... Between 5 and 6...... $80 Between $200 and $340 Between $600 and $820 83 Between $49,800 and
$68,060.
737-77-1022, Revision 1........... 72................... $80 No charge............ $5,760............... 4 $23,040.
737-77-1023, Revision 1........... Between 1 and 3...... $80 Nominal.............. Between $80 and $240. 26 Between $2,080 and
$6,240.
737-23-1102....................... 77................... $80 $22,164.............. $28,324.............. 0 No fleet cost unless
an affected airplane
is imported and
placed on the U.S.
register.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
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 and placed it in the AD docket. 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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-15-18 Boeing: Amendment 39-14699. FAA-2004-19245; Directorate
Identifier 2004-NM-108-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective September 5, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500
series airplanes identified in Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737-33-1132, Revision 2, dated September 8, 2005; and Model
737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes identified in
Boeing Service Bulletin 737-33-1133, Revision 3, dated September 8,
2005; certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report that the master dim and test
system circuit does not have wiring separation of the test ground
signal for redundant equipment in the flight compartment. We are
issuing this AD to prevent a single fault failure in flight from
simulating a test condition and showing test patterns instead of the
selected radio frequencies on the communications panels, which could
inhibit communication between the flightcrew and the control tower,
affecting the continued safe flight 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.
Modification
(f) Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify
the wiring for the master dim test system in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737-33-1132, Revision 2, dated September 8, 2005 (for Model
737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes); and Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-33-1133, Revision 3, dated September 8, 2005 (for Model
737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes); as
applicable.
Actions Required To Be Accomplished Prior to or Concurrently With
Paragraph (f) of This AD
(g) Prior to or concurrently with accomplishment of paragraph
(f) of this AD, do the actions specified in Table 1 of this AD, as
applicable.
Table 1.--Prior/Concurrent Actions
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Accomplish all According to the
For-- actions associated Accomplishment
with-- Instructions of--
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Group 57 airplanes Installing an engine Boeing Service
identified in Boeing instrument system Bulletin 737-77-
Special Attention Service (EIS) and 1022, Revision 1,
Bulletin 737-33-1132, dated October 26,
Revision 2, dated September 1989.
8, 2005.
Modifying the Boeing Service
advisory system for Bulletin 737-77-
the EIS. 1023, Revision 1,
dated November 9,
1989.
Group 37 and 46 airplanes Installing wiring Boeing Service
identified in Boeing for the test system Bulletin 737-33-
Service Bulletin 737-33- for the audio 1121, Revision 1,
1133, Revision 3, dated control panel lamp. dated December 19,
September 8, 2005. 2002.
Group 2 airplanes identified Installing splice Boeing Service
in Boeing Service Bulletin SP896. Bulletin 737-
737-33-1121, Revision 1, 26A1083, Revision
dated December 19, 2002. 1, dated November
15, 2001.
Group 39 airplanes Installing a smoke Boeing Service
identified in Boeing detection and fire Bulletin 737-
Service Bulletin 737-33- extinguishing 26A1083, Revision
1133, Revision 3, dated system in the cargo 1, dated November
September 8, 2005. compartment. 15, 2001.
Group 59 airplanes Replacing the very Boeing Service
identified in Boeing high frequency Bulletin 737-23-
Special Attention Service (VHF) and high 1102, dated June 3,
Bulletin 737-33-1132, frequency (HF) 1999.
Revision 2, dated September communications
8, 2005. panels with radio
control panels.
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Actions Accomplished per Previous Issue of Service Bulletins
(h) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with the service bulletins identified in Table 2 of this
AD are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding
actions specified in this AD.
Table 2.--Previous Issues of Service Bulletins
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Service Bulletin Revision level Date
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Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin Original.................... December 19, 2002.
737-33-1133.
Boeing Service Bulletin 737-33-1133...... Revision 1.................. April 17, 2003.
Boeing Service Bulletin 737-33-1133...... Revision 2.................. December 4, 2003.
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin Original.................... March 20, 2003.
737-33-1132.
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin Revision 1.................. March 4, 2004.
737-33-1132.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(i)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use the service information identified in Table 3
of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Table 3.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Service Bulletin Revision level Date
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Boeing Service Bulletin 737-23-1102...... Original.................... June 3, 1999.
Boeing Service Bulletin 737-26A1083...... 1........................... November 15, 2001.
Boeing Service Bulletin 737-33-1121...... 1........................... December 19, 2002.
Boeing Service Bulletin 737-33-1133...... 3........................... September 8, 2005.
Boeing Service Bulletin 737-77-1022...... 1........................... October 26, 1989.
Boeing Service Bulletin 737-77-1023...... 1........................... November 9, 1989.
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 2........................... September 8, 2005.
737-33-1132.
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Boeing Service Bulletin 737-77-1022, Revision 1, dated October
26, 1989, contains the following effective pages:
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Revision level
Page No. shown on page Date shown on page
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1, 3, 5-7, 10, 17, 28-55........ Revision 1........ Oct. 26, 1989.
2, 4, 8, 9, 11-16, 18-27........ Original.......... June 15, 1989.
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The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of these documents 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://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 20, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-12099 Filed 7-28-06; 8:45 am]
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