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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24948; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–030–AD; Amendment
39–14871; AD 2006–26–13]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 707–100 Long Body, –100B
Long Body, –100B Short Body, –E3F,
–300, –300B, and –300C Series
Airplanes; Model 727–100 and –200
Series Airplanes; Model 737–200,
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 Series
Airplanes; Model 747–100B, 747–200B,
747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–
400, 747–400D, 747SR, and 747SP
Series Airplanes; Model 757–200 and
757–200PF Series Airplanes; and
Model 767–200 and –300 Series
Airplanes; Equipped With Observer or
Attendant Seats
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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Examining the Docket
The FAA is superseding two
existing airworthiness directives (AD),
which apply to certain Boeing airplanes
as specified above. Those ADs currently
require inspection of the attachment of
the shoulder restraint harness to the
mounting bracket on certain observer
and attendant seats to determine if a Cclip is used in the attachment, and
corrective action if necessary. This new
AD removes certain airplanes from the
applicability of one existing AD and
adds other airplanes. We also
determined that this new AD refers to
identical revisions of certain service
information cited by another existing
AD. This AD results from the
determination that some airplanes had
been inadvertently included in or
excluded from the applicability of one
existing AD and that certain additional
new airplanes are now subject to the
identified unsafe condition. We are
issuing this AD to prevent detachment
of the shoulder restraint harness of the
attendant or observer seat from its
mounting bracket during service, which
could result in injury to the occupant of
the seat.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
February 12, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of February 12, 2007.
On October 21, 2003 (68 FR 57609,
October 6, 2003), the Director of the
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Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
other publications listed in the AD.
On January 4, 2002 (66 FR 59681,
November 30, 2001), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
other publications listed in the AD.
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.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124–2207.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patrick Gillespie, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental
Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 917–6429; fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
You may examine the airworthiness
directive (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 notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that
supersedes AD 2001–24–02, amendment
39–12518 (66 FR 59681, November 30,
2001). The existing AD applies to
certain Boeing Model 707–100, –100B,
–300, and –E3A (military airplanes);
727–100 and –200; 737–200, –200C,
–300, –400, and –500; 747SP and
747SR; 747–100B, –200B, –200C, –200F,
–300, –400, and –400D; 757–200 and
–200PF; and 767–200 and –300 series
airplanes. That NPRM was published in
the Federal Register on June 8, 2006 (71
FR 33267). That NPRM proposed to
continue to require an inspection of the
attachment of the shoulder restraint
harness to the mounting bracket on
certain observer and attendant seats to
determine if a C-clip is used in the
attachment, and corrective action, if
necessary. That NPRM also proposed to
remove certain airplanes from the
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applicability of the existing AD and add
others.
Since we issued that NPRM, we were
made aware that another AD should be
affected by the proposed action. AD
2003–20–08, amendment 39–13326 (68
FR 57609, October 6, 2003), was issued
to correct the same unsafe condition on
certain Boeing Model 747–100B, –200B,
–200C, –200F, –300, –400, –400D,
747SP, and 747SR series airplanes, and
Model 767–200 and –300 series
airplanes, not addressed by AD 2001–
24–02. As this new AD cites certain
primary sources of service information
that are already cited in AD 2003–20–
08, we determined that this could lead
to confusion regarding applicability and
unnecessary extra recordkeeping.
Therefore, we also determined that this
AD should be revised to supersede AD
2003–20–08 as well as AD 2001–24–02.
Because none of the airplanes affected
by AD 2003–20–08 appear on the U.S.
Register, the requirements and costs to
operators described in the NPRM will
not change; therefore, we determined
that providing additional notice and
opportunity for public comment is
unnecessary before this AD is issued.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments that have
been received on the NPRM.
Support for the NPRM
Boeing concurs with the contents of
the NPRM.
Recommendation for Reference to
Additional AD
United Airlines (UAL) and United
Parcel Service (UPS) recommend a
reference to an additional existing AD.
UAL and UPS state that AD 2003–20–
08 addresses exactly the same problem
on Boeing Model 747 and 767 airplanes.
UPS and UAL recommend that the
NPRM refer to both AD 2001–24–02 and
AD 2003–20–08.
We agree. Further, as discussed
earlier, we have determined that this AD
should not only refer to AD 2003–20–
08, it should supersede that AD. AD
2001–24–02 refers to Boeing Service
Bulletins 747–25–3244 and 767–25–
0288, both at Revision 1, both dated
May 17, 2001, as primary sources of
service information, while AD 2003–20–
08 refers to Boeing Service Bulletin
747–25–3244, Revision 4, dated June 26,
2003, and Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 767–25–0288, Revision
3, dated August 1, 2002, as primary
sources of service information. No
conflict exists between those references.
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However, this AD also refers to Boeing
Service Bulletin 747–25–3244, Revision
4, dated June 26, 2003; and Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–
25–0288, Revision 3, dated August 1,
2002, as primary sources of service
information. Two existing ADs that refer
to identical service information to
require identical actions could lead to
confusion regarding applicability and
unnecessary extra recordkeeping. As
revising this AD to supersede AD 2003–
20–08 will not add any requirements to
this AD or increase costs to operators,
we have determined that additional
time for comments is unnecessary.
Therefore, to eliminate parallel
rulemaking and reduce the workload to
operators and the FAA, we have revised
this AD to supersede AD 2003–20–08 as
well as AD 2001–24–02. As part of this
revision, we have added a new Table 2
in paragraph (f) of this AD to address
the applicability of AD 2001–24–02, and
re-identified the existing Table 2 and all
subsequent tables in the AD.
Request To Approve Existing
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
UAL, UPS, and ABX Air (ABX)
request that previously granted AMOCs
with AD 2001–24–02 be approved for
use with this AD. UAL is of the opinion
that these previously granted AMOCs
should also be valid for use under this
new ruling. ABX relates that it went
through the AMOC process for AD
2001–24–02 and requests that the
following statement be added to the
NPRM: ‘‘AMOCs approved previously
per AD 2001–24–02, amendment 39–
12518, are approved as AMOCs with the
applicable actions in paragraph (f) of
this AD.’’ UPS states that although this
AD retains the requirements of AD
2001–24–02, this AD does not address
the approved AMOCs to AD 2001–24–
02. UPS asserts that all airplanes
affected by AD 2001–24–02 would have
been inspected within 36 months after
January 4, 2002 (the effective date of AD
2001–24–02), or would be operating
under an AMOC approved for use with
AD 2001–24–02. UPS asserts that, if this
AD supersedes AD 2001–24–02 without
permitting use of the previously
approved AMOCs, airplanes would be
grounded immediately as of the
effective date of this AD.
We agree. The only changes to this
AD affect airplane applicability;
therefore, all previously granted AMOCs
are still valid. Further, we have
determined that approved AMOCs with
AD 2003–20–08 are still valid as well.
Therefore, we have revised paragraph
(m) of this AD to state that previously
approved AMOCs with AD 2001–24–02
and AD 2003–20–08 are valid for use
with this AD.
Request To Exempt Freighter Airplanes
UPS requests that airplanes which
have been configured to carry freight be
exempted from the applicability of this
AD. UPS states that freighter airplanes
no longer have the noted observer or
attendant seats installed.
We agree that the specified seats are
not currently installed on freighter
airplanes, the specified C-clips are not
present, and, as paragraph (c) of the AD
states, the AD applies only to airplanes
with observer or attendant seats
installed. However, should such a seat
be installed on a freighter airplane for
any reason, that airplane would be
subject to the requirements of this AD.
Therefore, no change is needed to the
AD in this regard.
Request To Revise Applicability
UPS requests that we revise the
applicability of the NPRM. UPS asserts
that, because the compliance time of AD
2001–24–02 has passed, all airplanes
specified by that AD must be in
compliance and this rule is not
necessary for those airplanes. UPS
requests that we make this AD
applicable only to new airplanes instead
of superseding AD 2001–24–02.
We do not agree. We have determined
that the new AD is necessary to
accurately reflect all applicable
airplanes, to ensure that operators
outside the U.S. are made aware of the
AD requirements, and to ensure that any
airplane imported into the country and
placed on the U.S. Register is subject to
the requirements of this AD. We have
not changed the AD in this regard.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comments
that have been received, 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
Since we issued AD 2001–24–02 and
AD 2003–20–08, we have increased the
labor rate used in the cost estimate
calculations to $80 per work hour.
However, with respect to the total cost
impact for the fleet, this increase in the
hourly labor rate will be offset by the
decrease in the number of affected
airplanes in this AD. Further, none of
the additional airplanes affected by AD
2003–20–08 appear on the U.S. Registry;
therefore, no additional costs apply to
U.S. operators.
The following table provides the
estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with this AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of
work hours
(@ 1⁄4-work
hour/seat)
Base model
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707
727
737
747
757
767
Hourly labor
rate
Total cost
per airplane
Number of
airplanes/
U.S. registry
1
1
2
5
2
3
$80
80
80
80
80
80
$80
80
160
400
160
240
21
881
459
83
257
207
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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
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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,
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Total fleet
cost
$1,680
70,480
73,440
33,200
41,120
49,680
Number of
airplanes/
worldwide
250
1,986
885
554
262
596
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
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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.
§ 39.13
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[Amended]
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by removing amendment 39–12518 (66
FR 59681, November 30, 2001) and
amendment 39–13326 (68 FR 57609,
October 6, 2003), and by adding the
following new airworthiness directive
(AD):
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
2006–26–13 Boeing: Amendment 39–14871.
Docket No. FAA–2006–24948;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–030–AD.
Adoption of the Amendment
Effective Date
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
(a) This AD becomes effective February 12,
2007.
I
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
I
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2001–24–02
and AD 2003–20–08.
Applicability
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(c) This AD applies to airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
Table 1 of this AD; equipped with any
observer or attendant seat.
TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
Boeing—
As identified in Boeing—
(1) Model 707–100 long body, 707–100B long body, 707–100B short
body, 707–E3F, 707–300, 707–300B, and 707–300C series airplanes.
(2) Model 727–100 and 727–200 series airplanes ..................................
(3) Model 737–200, 737–200C, 737–300, 737–400, and 737–500 series airplanes.
(4) Model 747–100B, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–
400, 747–400D, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes.
(5) Model 757–200 and 757–200PF series airplanes ..............................
(6) Model 767–200 and 767–300 series airplanes ..................................
Service Bulletin 3499, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of the
shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or
observer seat detaching from the mounting
bracket. We are issuing this AD to prevent
detachment of the shoulder restraint harness
of the attendant or observer seat from its
mounting bracket during service, which
could result in injury to the occupant of the
seat.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
Service Bulletin 727–25–0295, Revision 2, dated February 6, 2003.
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–25–1412, Revision 3, dated December 2, 2004.
Service Bulletin 747–25–3244, Revision 4, dated June 26, 2003.
Service Bulletin 757–25–0223, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001.
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25–0288, Revision 3, dated August 1, 2002.
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Restatement of the Requirements of AD
2001–24–02
Inspection and Corrective Action
(f) For airplanes identified in Table 2 of
this AD, excluding airplanes having variable
numbers PW001 through PW054 inclusive,
PW091, PW092, PW093, and PW094: Within
36 months after January 4, 2002 (the effective
date of AD 2001–24–02), do a one-time
general visual inspection of the attachment of
the shoulder restraint harness of each
observer or attendant seat to determine if a
C-clip is used in the attachment. Do the
inspection according to the applicable
service bulletin identified in Table 3 of this
AD. If the shoulder harness is looped through
the bracket and attached to itself with a Cclip, do paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD.
If the inspection required by paragraph (f) of
this AD is done after the effective date of this
AD, paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2), if required,
must be done before further flight after the
inspection required by paragraph (f) of this
AD.
TABLE 2.—APPLICABILITY OF PARAGRAPH (F) OF THIS AD
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Boeing—
As identified in Boeing—
Model 707–100 long body, 707–100B long body, 707–100B short body,
707–E3F, 707–300, 707–300B, and 707–300C series airplanes.
Model 727–100 and 727–200 series airplanes ........................................
Model 737–200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes ............
Service Bulletin 3499, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001.
Model 747SR, 747SP, and 747–100B, –200B, –200C, –200F, –300,
–400, and –400D series airplanes.
Model 757–200 and 757–200PF series airplanes ...................................
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Service Bulletin 727–25–0295, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001.
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–25–1412, Revision 1, dated May
17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 747–25–3244, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 757–25–0223, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001.
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TABLE 2.—APPLICABILITY OF PARAGRAPH (F) OF THIS AD—Continued
Boeing—
As identified in Boeing—
Model 767–200 and –300 series airplanes ..............................................
Service Bulletin 767–25–0288, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001.
(1) Remove and discard the C-clip, and
reattach the shoulder harness to the
mounting bracket, according to the service
bulletin. Accomplishment of these actions
before the effective date of this AD according
to the applicable service bulletin version
identified in Table 4 of this AD is also
acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
(2) Install a second C-clip with the clip’s
opening positioned in the opposite direction
of the opening of the existing C-clip,
according to the optional method described
in Steps 19 and 20 of Figure 1 or 2 of the
applicable service bulletin.
Restatement of the Requirements of AD
2003–20–08
Inspection and Corrective Action
(g) For airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(4) and (c)(6) of this AD: Within 36 months
after October 21, 2003 (the effective date of
AD 2003–20–08), do a one-time general
visual inspection of the attachment of the
shoulder restraint harness of each observer or
attendant seat to determine if a C-clip is used
in the attachment. Do the inspection
according to the applicable service bulletin
identified in Table 3 of this AD. If the
shoulder harness is looped through the
bracket and attached to itself with a C-clip,
do paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. If the
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD is done after the effective date of this AD,
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, if
required, must be done before further flight
after the inspection required by paragraph (g)
of this AD.
(1) Remove and discard the C-clip, and
reattach the shoulder harness to the
mounting bracket, according to the service
bulletin. Accomplishment of these actions
before the effective date of this AD according
to the applicable service bulletin version
identified in Table 4 of this AD is also
acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
(2) Install a second C-clip with the clip’s
opening positioned in the opposite direction
of the opening of the existing C-clip,
according to the optional method described
in Steps 19 and 20 of Figure 1 or 2 of the
applicable service bulletin.
Acceptable for Compliance
(h) Removing and discarding the C-clip
and reattaching the shoulder harness to the
mounting bracket, according to Boeing
Service Bulletin 747–25–3244, Revision 1,
dated May 17, 2001, Revision 2, dated April
25, 2002, Revision 3, dated August 1, 2002,
or Revision 4, dated June 26, 2003; or Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–25–0288, Revision 1,
dated May 17, 2001, or Revision 2, dated
April 25, 2002; as applicable; is acceptable
for compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
New Requirements of this AD
Inspection and Corrective Action
(i) For Model 737–200, –200C, –300, –400,
and –500 series airplanes with variable
numbers PW231 through PW252 inclusive:
Within 36 months after the effective date of
this AD, do a one-time general visual
inspection of the attachment of the shoulder
restraint harness of each observer or
attendant seat to determine if a C-clip is used
in the attachment. Do the inspection
according to the applicable service bulletin
identified in Table 3 of this AD. If the
shoulder harness is looped through the
bracket and attached to itself with a C-clip,
do paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD before
further flight.
(1) Remove and discard the C-clip, and
reattach the shoulder harness to the
mounting bracket, according to the service
bulletin. Accomplishment of these actions
before the effective date of this AD according
to the applicable service bulletin version
identified in Table 4 of this AD is also
acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
(2) Install a second C-clip with the clip’s
opening positioned in the opposite direction
of the opening of the existing C-clip,
according to the optional method described
in Steps 19 and 20 of Figure 1 or 2 of the
applicable service bulletin.
TABLE 3.—REQUIRED SERVICE BULLETINS FOR APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS AD
Model
Boeing
707–100 long body, –100B long body, –100B short body, –E3F, –300,
–300B, and –300C series airplanes.
727–100 and –200 series airplanes .........................................................
737–200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes .......................
747–100B, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747–
400D, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes.
757–200 and 757–200PF series airplanes ..............................................
767–200 and –300 series airplanes .........................................................
Service Bulletin 3499, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 727–25–0295, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001; or
Service Bulletin 727–25–0295, Revision 2, dated February 6, 2003.
Service Bulletin 737–25–1412, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001; or
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–25–1412, Revision 2, dated
September 18, 2003; or
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–25–1412, Revision 3, dated December 2, 2004.
Service Bulletin 747–25–3244, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001; or
Service Bulletin 747–25–3244, Revision 2, dated April 25, 2002; or
Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–25–3244, Revision 3, dated August 1, 2002; or
Service Bulletin 747–25–3244, Revision 4, dated June 26, 2003.
Service Bulletin 757–25–0223, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 767–25–0288, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001; or
Service Bulletin 767–25–0288, Revision 2, dated April 25, 2002; or
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25–0288, Revision 3, dated August 1, 2002.
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TABLE 4.—ACCEPTABLE BOEING SERVICE BULLETIN REVISIONS
Model
Special attention service bulletin
707–100 long body, –100B long body, –100B short body, –E3F, –300,
–300B, and –300C series airplanes.
727–100 and –200 series airplanes .........................................................
737–200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes .......................
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727–25–0295, dated April 27, 2000.
737–25–1412, dated April 27, 2000.
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TABLE 4.—ACCEPTABLE BOEING SERVICE BULLETIN REVISIONS—Continued
Model
Special attention service bulletin
747–100B, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747–
400D, 747SR, and 747SP.
757–200 and 757–200PF series airplanes ..............................................
767–200 and –300 series airplanes .........................................................
Parts Installation
(j) For airplanes identified in paragraph (f)
of this AD: As of January 4, 2002, do not
attach the shoulder restraint harness of an
observer or attendant seat on any airplane to
the mounting bracket using a C-clip, unless
the requirements of paragraph (f)(2) of this
AD are done.
(k) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g)
of this AD: As of October 21, 2003, do not
attach the shoulder restraint harness of an
observer or attendant seat on any airplane to
the mounting bracket using a C-clip, unless
the requirements of paragraph (g)(2) of this
AD are done.
747–25–3244, dated April 27, 2000.
757–25–0223, dated April 27, 2000.
767–25–0288, dated April 27, 2000.
(l) For airplanes identified in paragraph (i)
of this AD: As of the effective date of this AD,
do not attach the shoulder restraint harness
of an observer or attendant seat on any
airplane to the mounting bracket using a Cclip, unless the requirements of paragraph
(i)(2) of this AD are done.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(m)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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 § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2001–24–02 and AD
2003–20–08 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(n) You must use the applicable Boeing
service bulletins specified in Table 5 of this
AD to perform the actions that are required
by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise.
TABLE 5.—ALL MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Revision
level
Boeing
Service Bulletin 3499 .....................................................................................................................................
Service Bulletin 727–25–0295 .......................................................................................................................
Service Bulletin 727–25–0295 .......................................................................................................................
Service Bulletin 737–25–1412 .......................................................................................................................
Service Bulletin 747–25–3244 .......................................................................................................................
Service Bulletin 747–25–3244 .......................................................................................................................
Service Bulletin 747–25–3244 .......................................................................................................................
Service Bulletin 757–25–0223 .......................................................................................................................
Service Bulletin 767–25–0288 .......................................................................................................................
Service Bulletin 767–25–0288 .......................................................................................................................
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–25–1412 ...........................................................................................
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–25–1412 ...........................................................................................
Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–25–3244 ...........................................................................................
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25–0288 ...........................................................................................
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the documents specified in Table 6 of this
Date
1
1
2
1
1
2
4
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
May 17, 2001.
May 17, 2001.
February 6, 2003.
May 17, 2001.
May 17, 2001.
April 25, 2002.
June 26, 2003.
May 17, 2001.
May 17, 2001.
April 25, 2002.
September 18, 2003.
December 2, 2004.
August 1, 2002.
August 1, 2002.
AD in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and
1 CFR part 51.
TABLE 6.—NEW MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Revision
level
Boeing
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Service Bulletin 727–25–0295 .......................................................................................................................
Service Bulletin 747–25–3244 .......................................................................................................................
Service Bulletin 767–25–0288 .......................................................................................................................
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–25–1412 ...........................................................................................
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–25–1412 ...........................................................................................
Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–25–3244 ...........................................................................................
(2) On October 21, 2003 (68 FR 57609,
October 6, 2003), the Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of Boeing Service Bulletin 747–25–
3244, Revision 4, dated June 26, 2003; and
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767–25–0288, Revision 3, dated August 1,
2002.
(3) On January 4, 2002 (66 FR 59681,
November 30, 2001), the Director of the
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April 25, 2002.
April 25, 2002.
September 18, 2003.
December 2, 2004.
August 1, 2002.
Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of the Boeing service bulletins
specified in Table 7 of this AD.
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Revision
level
Boeing
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
3499 .....................................................................................................................................
727–25–0295 .......................................................................................................................
737–25–1412 .......................................................................................................................
747–25–3244 .......................................................................................................................
757–25–0223 .......................................................................................................................
767–25–0288 .......................................................................................................................
(4) 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
December 21, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26040; Airspace
Docket No. 06–ASO–13]
Establishment of Class E Airspace;
Williamsburg, KY
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
E airspace at Williamsburg, KY. Area
Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning
System (GPS) Standard Instrument
Approach Procedures (SIAP) Runway 02
and RWY 36 have been developed for
Williamsburg—Whitley County Airport.
As a result, controlled airspace
extending upward from 700 feet Above
Ground Level (AGL) is needed to
contain the SIAPs and for Instrument
Flight Rules (IFR) operations at
Williamsburg—Whitley County Airport.
The operating status of the airport will
change from Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
to include IFR operations concurrent
with the publication of the SIAP.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, March 15,
2007. The Director of the Federal
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Date
1
1
1
1
1
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May
May
May
May
May
May
17,
17,
17,
17,
17,
17,
2001.
2001.
2001.
2001.
2001.
2001.
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under 1 CFR Part 51,
subject to the annual revision of FAA
Order 7400.9 and publication of
conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mark D. Ward, Manager, System
Support Group, Eastern Service Center,
Federal Aviation Administration, P.O.
Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320;
telephone (404) 305–5586.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation
as the anticipated impact is so minimal.
Since this is a routine matter that will
only affect air traffic procedures and air
navigation, it is certified that this rule,
when promulgated, will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
History
On October 25, 2006, the FAA
proposed to amend part 71 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
part 71) by establishing Class E airspace
at Williamsburg, KY (71 FR 62398). This
action provides adequate Class E
airspace for IFR operations at
Williamsburg—Whitley County Airport.
Designations for Class E airspace areas
extending upward from 700 feet or more
above the surface of the earth are
published in FAA Order 7400.9P, dated
September 1, 2006, and effective
September 15, 2006, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
part 71.1. The Class E designations
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking
proceeding by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA.
No comments objecting to the proposal
were received.
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (Air).
The Rule
This amendment to part 71 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
part 71) establishes Class E airspace at
Williamsburg, KY.
The FAA has determined that this
proposed regulation only involves an
established body of technical
regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to
keep them operationally current. It,
therefore, (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) does not warrant
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Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR Part 71 as follows:
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND
CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS;
AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING
POINTS
1. The authority citation for Part 71
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9P, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
dated September 1, 2006, and effective
September 16, 2006, is amended as
follows:
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Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward from 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
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Williamsburg—Whitley County Airport, KY
(Lat. 36°47′42″ N., long. 84°11′58″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile
radius of Williamsburg—Whitley County
Airport.
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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 4 (Monday, January 8, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 647-652]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24948; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-030-AD;
Amendment 39-14871; AD 2006-26-13]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707-100 Long Body, -100B
Long Body, -100B Short Body, -E3F, -300, -300B, and -300C Series
Airplanes; Model 727-100 and -200 Series Airplanes; Model 737-200, -
200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; Model 747-100B, 747-200B,
747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747SR, and 747SP Series
Airplanes; Model 757-200 and 757-200PF Series Airplanes; and Model 767-
200 and -300 Series Airplanes; Equipped With Observer or Attendant
Seats
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding two existing airworthiness directives
(AD), which apply to certain Boeing airplanes as specified above. Those
ADs currently require inspection of the attachment of the shoulder
restraint harness to the mounting bracket on certain observer and
attendant seats to determine if a C-clip is used in the attachment, and
corrective action if necessary. This new AD removes certain airplanes
from the applicability of one existing AD and adds other airplanes. We
also determined that this new AD refers to identical revisions of
certain service information cited by another existing AD. This AD
results from the determination that some airplanes had been
inadvertently included in or excluded from the applicability of one
existing AD and that certain additional new airplanes are now subject
to the identified unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to prevent
detachment of the shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or
observer seat from its mounting bracket during service, which could
result in injury to the occupant of the seat.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 12, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of February 12,
2007.
On October 21, 2003 (68 FR 57609, October 6, 2003), the Director of
the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
other publications listed in the AD.
On January 4, 2002 (66 FR 59681, November 30, 2001), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
certain other publications listed in the AD.
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.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Gillespie, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6429; fax (425) 917-6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness directive (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 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes AD 2001-24-02, amendment
39-12518 (66 FR 59681, November 30, 2001). The existing AD applies to
certain Boeing Model 707-100, -100B, -300, and -E3A (military
airplanes); 727-100 and -200; 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500;
747SP and 747SR; 747-100B, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, and -400D;
757-200 and -200PF; and 767-200 and -300 series airplanes. That NPRM
was published in the Federal Register on June 8, 2006 (71 FR 33267).
That NPRM proposed to continue to require an inspection of the
attachment of the shoulder restraint harness to the mounting bracket on
certain observer and attendant seats to determine if a C-clip is used
in the attachment, and corrective action, if necessary. That NPRM also
proposed to remove certain airplanes from the applicability of the
existing AD and add others.
Since we issued that NPRM, we were made aware that another AD
should be affected by the proposed action. AD 2003-20-08, amendment 39-
13326 (68 FR 57609, October 6, 2003), was issued to correct the same
unsafe condition on certain Boeing Model 747-100B, -200B, -200C, -200F,
-300, -400, -400D, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes, and Model 767-200
and -300 series airplanes, not addressed by AD 2001-24-02. As this new
AD cites certain primary sources of service information that are
already cited in AD 2003-20-08, we determined that this could lead to
confusion regarding applicability and unnecessary extra recordkeeping.
Therefore, we also determined that this AD should be revised to
supersede AD 2003-20-08 as well as AD 2001-24-02. Because none of the
airplanes affected by AD 2003-20-08 appear on the U.S. Register, the
requirements and costs to operators described in the NPRM will not
change; therefore, we determined that providing additional notice and
opportunity for public comment is unnecessary before this AD is issued.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments that have been
received on the NPRM.
Support for the NPRM
Boeing concurs with the contents of the NPRM.
Recommendation for Reference to Additional AD
United Airlines (UAL) and United Parcel Service (UPS) recommend a
reference to an additional existing AD. UAL and UPS state that AD 2003-
20-08 addresses exactly the same problem on Boeing Model 747 and 767
airplanes. UPS and UAL recommend that the NPRM refer to both AD 2001-
24-02 and AD 2003-20-08.
We agree. Further, as discussed earlier, we have determined that
this AD should not only refer to AD 2003-20-08, it should supersede
that AD. AD 2001-24-02 refers to Boeing Service Bulletins 747-25-3244
and 767-25-0288, both at Revision 1, both dated May 17, 2001, as
primary sources of service information, while AD 2003-20-08 refers to
Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-3244, Revision 4, dated June 26, 2003,
and Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0288, Revision 3,
dated August 1, 2002, as primary sources of service information. No
conflict exists between those references.
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However, this AD also refers to Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-3244,
Revision 4, dated June 26, 2003; and Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 767-25-0288, Revision 3, dated August 1, 2002, as primary
sources of service information. Two existing ADs that refer to
identical service information to require identical actions could lead
to confusion regarding applicability and unnecessary extra
recordkeeping. As revising this AD to supersede AD 2003-20-08 will not
add any requirements to this AD or increase costs to operators, we have
determined that additional time for comments is unnecessary. Therefore,
to eliminate parallel rulemaking and reduce the workload to operators
and the FAA, we have revised this AD to supersede AD 2003-20-08 as well
as AD 2001-24-02. As part of this revision, we have added a new Table 2
in paragraph (f) of this AD to address the applicability of AD 2001-24-
02, and re-identified the existing Table 2 and all subsequent tables in
the AD.
Request To Approve Existing Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
UAL, UPS, and ABX Air (ABX) request that previously granted AMOCs
with AD 2001-24-02 be approved for use with this AD. UAL is of the
opinion that these previously granted AMOCs should also be valid for
use under this new ruling. ABX relates that it went through the AMOC
process for AD 2001-24-02 and requests that the following statement be
added to the NPRM: ``AMOCs approved previously per AD 2001-24-02,
amendment 39-12518, are approved as AMOCs with the applicable actions
in paragraph (f) of this AD.'' UPS states that although this AD retains
the requirements of AD 2001-24-02, this AD does not address the
approved AMOCs to AD 2001-24-02. UPS asserts that all airplanes
affected by AD 2001-24-02 would have been inspected within 36 months
after January 4, 2002 (the effective date of AD 2001-24-02), or would
be operating under an AMOC approved for use with AD 2001-24-02. UPS
asserts that, if this AD supersedes AD 2001-24-02 without permitting
use of the previously approved AMOCs, airplanes would be grounded
immediately as of the effective date of this AD.
We agree. The only changes to this AD affect airplane
applicability; therefore, all previously granted AMOCs are still valid.
Further, we have determined that approved AMOCs with AD 2003-20-08 are
still valid as well. Therefore, we have revised paragraph (m) of this
AD to state that previously approved AMOCs with AD 2001-24-02 and AD
2003-20-08 are valid for use with this AD.
Request To Exempt Freighter Airplanes
UPS requests that airplanes which have been configured to carry
freight be exempted from the applicability of this AD. UPS states that
freighter airplanes no longer have the noted observer or attendant
seats installed.
We agree that the specified seats are not currently installed on
freighter airplanes, the specified C-clips are not present, and, as
paragraph (c) of the AD states, the AD applies only to airplanes with
observer or attendant seats installed. However, should such a seat be
installed on a freighter airplane for any reason, that airplane would
be subject to the requirements of this AD. Therefore, no change is
needed to the AD in this regard.
Request To Revise Applicability
UPS requests that we revise the applicability of the NPRM. UPS
asserts that, because the compliance time of AD 2001-24-02 has passed,
all airplanes specified by that AD must be in compliance and this rule
is not necessary for those airplanes. UPS requests that we make this AD
applicable only to new airplanes instead of superseding AD 2001-24-02.
We do not agree. We have determined that the new AD is necessary to
accurately reflect all applicable airplanes, to ensure that operators
outside the U.S. are made aware of the AD requirements, and to ensure
that any airplane imported into the country and placed on the U.S.
Register is subject to the requirements of this AD. We have not changed
the AD in this regard.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments that have been received, 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
Since we issued AD 2001-24-02 and AD 2003-20-08, we have increased
the labor rate used in the cost estimate calculations to $80 per work
hour. However, with respect to the total cost impact for the fleet,
this increase in the hourly labor rate will be offset by the decrease
in the number of affected airplanes in this AD. Further, none of the
additional airplanes affected by AD 2003-20-08 appear on the U.S.
Registry; therefore, no additional costs apply to U.S. operators.
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with this AD.
Estimated Costs
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Number of
work hours Total cost Number of Number of
Base model (@ \1/4\- Hourly per airplanes/ Total fleet airplanes/
work hour/ labor rate airplane U.S. cost worldwide
seat) registry
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707............................... 1 $80 $80 21 $1,680 250
727............................... 1 80 80 881 70,480 1,986
737............................... 2 80 160 459 73,440 885
747............................... 5 80 400 83 33,200 554
757............................... 2 80 160 257 41,120 262
767............................... 3 80 240 207 49,680 596
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
removing amendment 39-12518 (66 FR 59681, November 30, 2001) and
amendment 39-13326 (68 FR 57609, October 6, 2003), and by adding the
following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-26-13 Boeing: Amendment 39-14871. Docket No. FAA-2006-24948;
Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-030-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective February 12, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2001-24-02 and AD 2003-20-08.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to airplanes, certificated in any category,
as identified in Table 1 of this AD; equipped with any observer or
attendant seat.
Table 1.--Applicability
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Boeing-- As identified in Boeing--
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(1) Model 707-100 long body, 707-100B Service Bulletin 3499, Revision
long body, 707-100B short body, 707- 1, dated May 17, 2001.
E3F, 707-300, 707-300B, and 707-300C
series airplanes.
(2) Model 727-100 and 727-200 series Service Bulletin 727-25-0295,
airplanes. Revision 2, dated February 6,
2003.
(3) Model 737-200, 737-200C, 737-300, Special Attention Service
737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes. Bulletin 737-25-1412, Revision
3, dated December 2, 2004.
(4) Model 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-200C, Service Bulletin 747-25-3244,
747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, Revision 4, dated June 26,
747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. 2003.
(5) Model 757-200 and 757-200PF series Service Bulletin 757-25-0223,
airplanes. Revision 1, dated May 17,
2001.
(6) Model 767-200 and 767-300 series Special Attention Service
airplanes. Bulletin 767-25-0288, Revision
3, dated August 1, 2002.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of the shoulder restraint
harness of the attendant or observer seat detaching from the
mounting bracket. We are issuing this AD to prevent detachment of
the shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or observer seat
from its mounting bracket during service, which could result in
injury to the occupant of the seat.
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.
Restatement of the Requirements of AD 2001-24-02
Inspection and Corrective Action
(f) For airplanes identified in Table 2 of this AD, excluding
airplanes having variable numbers PW001 through PW054 inclusive,
PW091, PW092, PW093, and PW094: Within 36 months after January 4,
2002 (the effective date of AD 2001-24-02), do a one-time general
visual inspection of the attachment of the shoulder restraint
harness of each observer or attendant seat to determine if a C-clip
is used in the attachment. Do the inspection according to the
applicable service bulletin identified in Table 3 of this AD. If the
shoulder harness is looped through the bracket and attached to
itself with a C-clip, do paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD. If
the inspection required by paragraph (f) of this AD is done after
the effective date of this AD, paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2), if
required, must be done before further flight after the inspection
required by paragraph (f) of this AD.
Table 2.--Applicability of Paragraph (f) of This AD
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Boeing-- As identified in Boeing--
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Model 707-100 long body, 707-100B long Service Bulletin 3499, Revision
body, 707-100B short body, 707-E3F, 1, dated May 17, 2001.
707-300, 707-300B, and 707-300C series
airplanes.
Model 727-100 and 727-200 series Service Bulletin 727-25-0295,
airplanes. Revision 1, dated May 17,
2001.
Model 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and - Special Attention Service
500 series airplanes. Bulletin 737-25-1412, Revision
1, dated May 17, 2001.
Model 747SR, 747SP, and 747-100B, - Service Bulletin 747-25-3244,
200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, and - Revision 1, dated May 17,
400D series airplanes. 2001.
Model 757-200 and 757-200PF series Service Bulletin 757-25-0223,
airplanes. Revision 1, dated May 17,
2001.
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Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes Service Bulletin 767-25-0288,
Revision 1, dated May 17,
2001.
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(1) Remove and discard the C-clip, and reattach the shoulder
harness to the mounting bracket, according to the service bulletin.
Accomplishment of these actions before the effective date of this AD
according to the applicable service bulletin version identified in
Table 4 of this AD is also acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
(2) Install a second C-clip with the clip's opening positioned
in the opposite direction of the opening of the existing C-clip,
according to the optional method described in Steps 19 and 20 of
Figure 1 or 2 of the applicable service bulletin.
Restatement of the Requirements of AD 2003-20-08
Inspection and Corrective Action
(g) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(4) and (c)(6) of
this AD: Within 36 months after October 21, 2003 (the effective date
of AD 2003-20-08), do a one-time general visual inspection of the
attachment of the shoulder restraint harness of each observer or
attendant seat to determine if a C-clip is used in the attachment.
Do the inspection according to the applicable service bulletin
identified in Table 3 of this AD. If the shoulder harness is looped
through the bracket and attached to itself with a C-clip, do
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. If the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD is done after the effective date of this
AD, paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, if required, must be done
before further flight after the inspection required by paragraph (g)
of this AD.
(1) Remove and discard the C-clip, and reattach the shoulder
harness to the mounting bracket, according to the service bulletin.
Accomplishment of these actions before the effective date of this AD
according to the applicable service bulletin version identified in
Table 4 of this AD is also acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
(2) Install a second C-clip with the clip's opening positioned
in the opposite direction of the opening of the existing C-clip,
according to the optional method described in Steps 19 and 20 of
Figure 1 or 2 of the applicable service bulletin.
Acceptable for Compliance
(h) Removing and discarding the C-clip and reattaching the
shoulder harness to the mounting bracket, according to Boeing
Service Bulletin 747-25-3244, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001,
Revision 2, dated April 25, 2002, Revision 3, dated August 1, 2002,
or Revision 4, dated June 26, 2003; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-
25-0288, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2001, or Revision 2, dated April
25, 2002; as applicable; is acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
New Requirements of this AD
Inspection and Corrective Action
(i) For Model 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series
airplanes with variable numbers PW231 through PW252 inclusive:
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do a one-time
general visual inspection of the attachment of the shoulder
restraint harness of each observer or attendant seat to determine if
a C-clip is used in the attachment. Do the inspection according to
the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 3 of this AD. If
the shoulder harness is looped through the bracket and attached to
itself with a C-clip, do paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD
before further flight.
(1) Remove and discard the C-clip, and reattach the shoulder
harness to the mounting bracket, according to the service bulletin.
Accomplishment of these actions before the effective date of this AD
according to the applicable service bulletin version identified in
Table 4 of this AD is also acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
(2) Install a second C-clip with the clip's opening positioned
in the opposite direction of the opening of the existing C-clip,
according to the optional method described in Steps 19 and 20 of
Figure 1 or 2 of the applicable service bulletin.
Table 3.--Required Service Bulletins for Applicable Requirements of This
AD
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Model Boeing
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707-100 long body, -100B long body, - Service Bulletin 3499, Revision
100B short body, -E3F, -300, -300B, 1, dated May 17, 2001.
and -300C series airplanes.
727-100 and -200 series airplanes...... Service Bulletin 727-25-0295,
Revision 1, dated May 17,
2001; or
Service Bulletin 727-25-0295,
Revision 2, dated February 6,
2003.
737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Service Bulletin 737-25-1412,
series airplanes. Revision 1, dated May 17,
2001; or
Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737-25-1412, Revision
2, dated September 18, 2003;
or
Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737-25-1412, Revision
3, dated December 2, 2004.
747-100B, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, Service Bulletin 747-25-3244,
747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747SR, and Revision 1, dated May 17,
747SP series airplanes. 2001; or
Service Bulletin 747-25-3244,
Revision 2, dated April 25,
2002; or
Special Attention Service
Bulletin 747-25-3244, Revision
3, dated August 1, 2002; or
Service Bulletin 747-25-3244,
Revision 4, dated June 26,
2003.
757-200 and 757-200PF series airplanes. Service Bulletin 757-25-0223,
Revision 1, dated May 17,
2001.
767-200 and -300 series airplanes...... Service Bulletin 767-25-0288,
Revision 1, dated May 17,
2001; or
Service Bulletin 767-25-0288,
Revision 2, dated April 25,
2002; or
Special Attention Service
Bulletin 767-25-0288, Revision
3, dated August 1, 2002.
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Table 4.--Acceptable Boeing Service Bulletin Revisions
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Special attention service
Model bulletin
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707-100 long body, -100B long body, - 3499, dated April 27, 2000.
100B short body, -E3F, -300, -300B,
and -300C series airplanes.
727-100 and -200 series airplanes...... 727-25-0295, dated April 27,
2000.
737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 737-25-1412, dated April 27,
series airplanes. 2000.
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747-100B, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-25-3244, dated April 27,
747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747SR, and 2000.
747SP.
757-200 and 757-200PF series airplanes. 757-25-0223, dated April 27,
2000.
767-200 and -300 series airplanes...... 767-25-0288, dated April 27,
2000.
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Parts Installation
(j) For airplanes identified in paragraph (f) of this AD: As of
January 4, 2002, do not attach the shoulder restraint harness of an
observer or attendant seat on any airplane to the mounting bracket
using a C-clip, unless the requirements of paragraph (f)(2) of this
AD are done.
(k) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g) of this AD: As of
October 21, 2003, do not attach the shoulder restraint harness of an
observer or attendant seat on any airplane to the mounting bracket
using a C-clip, unless the requirements of paragraph (g)(2) of this
AD are done.
(l) For airplanes identified in paragraph (i) of this AD: As of
the effective date of this AD, do not attach the shoulder restraint
harness of an observer or attendant seat on any airplane to the
mounting bracket using a C-clip, unless the requirements of
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD are done.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(m)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
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.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2001-24-02
and AD 2003-20-08 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(n) You must use the applicable Boeing service bulletins
specified in Table 5 of this AD to perform the actions that are
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Table 5.--All Material Incorporated by Reference
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Revision
Boeing level Date
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Service Bulletin 3499........ 1 May 17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 727-25-0295. 1 May 17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 727-25-0295. 2 February 6, 2003.
Service Bulletin 737-25-1412. 1 May 17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 747-25-3244. 1 May 17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 747-25-3244. 2 April 25, 2002.
Service Bulletin 747-25-3244. 4 June 26, 2003.
Service Bulletin 757-25-0223. 1 May 17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 767-25-0288. 1 May 17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 767-25-0288. 2 April 25, 2002.
Special Attention Service 2 September 18, 2003.
Bulletin 737-25-1412.
Special Attention Service 3 December 2, 2004.
Bulletin 737-25-1412.
Special Attention Service 3 August 1, 2002.
Bulletin 747-25-3244.
Special Attention Service 3 August 1, 2002.
Bulletin 767-25-0288.
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the documents specified in Table 6 of
this AD in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Table 6.--New Material Incorporated by Reference
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Revision
Boeing level Date
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Service Bulletin 727-25-0295. 2 February 6, 2003.
Service Bulletin 747-25-3244. 2 April 25, 2002.
Service Bulletin 767-25-0288. 2 April 25, 2002.
Special Attention Service 2 September 18, 2003.
Bulletin 737-25-1412.
Special Attention Service 3 December 2, 2004.
Bulletin 737-25-1412.
Special Attention Service 3 August 1, 2002.
Bulletin 747-25-3244.
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(2) On October 21, 2003 (68 FR 57609, October 6, 2003), the
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-3244, Revision 4, dated
June 26, 2003; and Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-
0288, Revision 3, dated August 1, 2002.
(3) On January 4, 2002 (66 FR 59681, November 30, 2001), the
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of the Boeing service bulletins specified in Table 7 of
this AD.
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Table 7.--Certain Material Previously Incorporated by Reference
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Revision
Boeing level Date
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Service Bulletin 3499........ 1 May 17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 727-25-0295. 1 May 17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 737-25-1412. 1 May 17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 747-25-3244. 1 May 17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 757-25-0223. 1 May 17, 2001.
Service Bulletin 767-25-0288. 1 May 17, 2001.
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(4) 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 December 21, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-22467 Filed 1-5-07; 8:45 am]
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