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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from two reports of
accidents where reversed elevator control
rigging was a factor. We are issuing this AD
to reduce the likelihood of a mechanic
rigging the elevator controls backwards,
which could result in elevator movement in
the opposite direction from control input.
This failure could lead to loss of control.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following, unless already done:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Using yellow enamel paint, color code the
following:
(i) the top of the rear elevator control horn;
(ii) the elevator control cable end attached
to the top of the rear control horn;
(iii) the bottom of the forward elevator control horn; and
(iv) the elevator control cable end attached
to the bottom of the forward control horn
(2) Insert the following text into the rigging procedure section of your FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g. maintenance manual):
‘‘CAUTION—BEFORE FLIGHT WHENEVER ELEVATOR CABLES ARE RECONNECTED OR NEW CABLES INSTALLED: Always check operation of
elevators after a cable reconnect by pulling back on the control and ascertain
that the elevators are in the UP position.’’
Before the next time the elevator control cable
is disconnected for any reason or within the
next 12 calendar months after December
30, 2008 (the effective date of this AD),
whichever occurs first.
Follow Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc.
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 30, dated
March 4, 2008.
Before the next time the elevator control cable
is disconnected for any reason or within the
next 12 calendar months after December
30, 2008 (the effective date of this AD),
whichever occurs first.
Follow Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc.
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 30, dated
March 4, 2008. You may insert a copy of
this AD or you may insert the text located
on the bottom of page 3 of Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Mandatory Service
Bulletin No. 30, dated March 4, 2008, into
the FAA-approved maintenance program
(e.g., 1 maintenance manual).
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. Send information to Attn: Gerald
Avella, Aerospace Engineer, One Crown
Center, 1895 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450,
Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770) 703–
6066; fax: (770) 703–6097; e-mail:
gerald.avella@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC on any airplane to which
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
a PI, your local FSDO.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(g) You must use Maule Aerospace
Technology, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin
No. 30, dated March 4, 2008, to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Maule Aerospace
Technology, Inc., 2099 Georgia Highway 133
South, Moultrie, Georgia 31788; telephone:
(229) 985–2045; fax: (229) 985–2048; e-mail:
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engineering@mauleairinc.com; Internet:
https://www.mauleairinc.com.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Central Region, Office of the Regional
Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/ibr
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
November 10, 2008.
James E. Jackson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0152; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–348–AD; Amendment
39–15745; AD 2008–24–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 737–400, –500, –600, –700,
–700C, –800, and –900 Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Boeing Model 737–400, –500, –600,
–700, –700C, –800, and –900 series
airplanes. This AD requires an
inspection to determine the part and
serial numbers of the windshield wiper
motors for the pilot’s and first officer’s
windshields, and doing applicable
corrective actions. This AD results from
two reports that the left and right
windshield wipers stopped working in
flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent
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failure of the windshield wipers in wet
weather, which could result in
decreased visibility for the flightcrew.
This AD is effective December
30, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of December 30, 2008.
DATES:
For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707,
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207;
telephone 206–544–9990; fax 206–766–
5682; e-mail DDCS@boeing.com;
Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
ADDRESSES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
is the Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
Nick
Wilson, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Safety and Environmental Systems
Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle
Airplane Certification Office, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 917–6476;
fax (425) 917–6590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
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We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an airworthiness
directive (AD) that would apply to
certain Boeing Model 737–400, –500,
–600, –700, –700C, –800, and –900
series airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
February 8, 2008 (73 FR 7492). That
NPRM proposed to require an
inspection to determine the part and
serial numbers of the windshield wiper
motors for the pilot’s and first officer’s
windshields, and the applicable
corrective action.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
considered the comments received.
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Request for Clarification of Certain
Language
Boeing asks that the language in Note
1 of the NPRM, which specifies
‘‘determining the windshield wiper
motor has been previously replaced,’’ be
changed for clarification to
‘‘determining whether the power
module replacement has been
previously accomplished.’’ Boeing states
that the list included as part of
Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin
2313M–347/2313M–348–30–01, dated
June 30, 2006, provides information for
determining whether the power module
has been replaced with a properly
soldered module.
We agree that the language in Note 1
of the AD should be clarified because
the part description is different in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
30A1059, dated September 10, 2007,
and Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
30A1057, Revision 1, dated October 31,
2007 (referred to in the AD as the
appropriate sources of service
information for accomplishing the
specified actions), and Rosemount
Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M–347/
2313M–348–30–01, dated June 30, 2006
(referred to as an additional source of
service information for determining the
part and serial numbers of the
windshield wiper motors). Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737–30A1059, dated
September 10, 2007, and Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–30A1057, Revision 1,
dated October 31, 2007, specify
replacing the windshield wiper motor,
and Rosemount Aerospace Service
Bulletin 2313M–347/2313M–348–30–
01, dated June 30, 2006, specifies
replacing the power module of the
windshield wiper motor. We disagree
with using Boeing’s suggested wording,
which could result in confusion since
the Boeing service bulletins specify
replacing the motor instead of replacing
the power module. We have changed
Note 1 for clarification to include the
description specified in Rosemount
Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M–347/
2313M–348–30–01, dated June 30, 2006.
Request for Credit for Previously
Accomplished Actions
Boeing also asks that we change
paragraph (h) of the NPRM to include
credit for Model 737–400 and –500
series airplanes on which the actions
specified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737–30A1059, dated September
10, 2007, were done before the effective
date of the AD. Boeing states that Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 737–30A1059,
dated September 10, 2007, provides
instructions for corrective action for
those airplanes.
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We acknowledge and agree with
Boeing’s intent that credit should be
given for actions done before the
effective date of the AD. However, we
do not agree to include credit for using
the original issue of the service bulletin
to do the actions specified in paragraph
(h) of the AD. Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737–30A1059, dated September
10, 2007, is already referred to in
paragraph (f) of this AD as the
appropriate source of service
information for accomplishing the
inspection and corrective actions for
Model 737–400 and –500 series
airplanes. Paragraph (e) of the AD
specifies that compliance with the AD
before the effective date (comply within
the compliance times specified unless
already done) meets the requirements of
the AD. We have made no change to the
AD in this regard.
Requests To Clarify Requirements for
Maintenance Record Review and ReIdentifying the Wiper Motor Part
Number
Southwest Airlines (SWA), KLM Fleet
Services, and Airtran Airways request
clarification of the review of airplane
maintenance records and
reidentification of the wiper motor part
number, as specified in paragraph (f) of
the NPRM.
SWA asks why the wiper motor must
be re-identified while on the airplane
since the review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in
lieu of an on-airplane inspection of the
wiper motor part number and serial
number. SWA also notes that the
referenced service information requires
operators to re-identify the part number
of a wiper motor that has been
determined to be in good and acceptable
working condition. SWA states that reidentifying the part number would be
more efficient and convenient if it could
be done at the manufacturing facility
during maintenance when the motor is
removed for another reason.
KLM states that it is unclear if it is
still mandatory to re-identify the wiper
motor part number within the 60-month
compliance time after reviewing the
maintenance records, knowing that the
wiper motor serial numbers are outside
the affected modification range
specified in Rosemount Aerospace
Service Bulletin 2313M–347/2313M–
348–30–01, dated June 30, 2006. KLM
adds that intensive work is necessary if
the wiper motor must be re-identified
even if it is not affected.
AirTran reiterates the views of SWA
and KLM and adds that units with
replaced modules have eliminated the
unsafe condition described in the
NPRM. AirTran states that the wiper
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motors are located in a difficult location
to view or access, and they cannot be reidentified while installed. AirTran notes
that gaining access to the airplane,
removing the wiper motor, reidentifying the motor, and re-installing
the motor is an undue burden on the
airlines, since the re-identification does
not improve the safety of the airplane.
AirTran suggests that the final rule
specify that, for airplanes having a
wiper motor module that has been
replaced, as indicated in Appendix A of
Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin
2313M–347/2313M–348–30–01, dated
June 30, 2006, the part number may be
changed at the next shop visit, as
opposed to changing the part number in
service.
We agree with the commenters’
concerns. Operators may review the
maintenance records to comply with the
AD during the 60-month compliance
time proposed in the NPRM, as long as
applicable corrective actions are also
done in that time. In light of the
comments provided, we have
determined that, in this case, if the
wiper motor is not affected by the
requirements of the AD, re-identifying
the wiper motor part number is not
necessary to ensure an acceptable level
of safety. Operators should not be
required to remove and replace a part if
it is deemed to be an acceptable part.
We have added this clarification to
paragraph (f) of this AD accordingly.
Request for Clarification of Wiper
Motor Replacement Requirement
SWA asks that the wiper motor
replacement be required only if the part
number and serial number cannot be
read or are listed in Appendix A of
Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin
2313M–347/2313M–348–30–01, dated
June 30, 2006, with the ‘‘Module
Completed’’ column marked as ‘‘No’’ (as
specified in Steps 1.a. and 1.d., Section
3.B.—Work Instructions) of Boeing
Service Bulletin 737–30A1057, Revision
1, dated October 31, 2007.
We agree with SWA. The procedures
specified in Steps 1.a. and 1.d. (and in
Steps 2.a. and 2.d.) of the Work
Instructions already specify replacement
of the wiper motor if the part number
and serial number cannot be read or are
listed in Appendix A of Rosemount
Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M–347/
2313M–348–30–01, dated June 30, 2006,
with the ‘‘Module Completed’’ column
marked as ‘‘No’’. The procedures in
Steps 1.b. and 1.c. of the Work
Instructions specify re-identification of
the part if the part number and serial
number are not listed in Appendix A or
are listed in Appendix A of Rosemount
Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M–347/
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2313M–348–30–01, dated June 30, 2006,
with the ‘‘Module Completed’’ column
marked as ‘‘Yes.’’ The replacement is
required only if it meets the conditions
specified in Boeing Service Bulletin
737–30A1057, Revision 1, dated
October 31, 2007, Steps 1.a. and 1.d. (or
Steps 2.a. and 2.d.), of the Work
Instructions. Therefore, we have made
no change to the AD in this regard.
Request To Clarify Certain Part
Numbers in Paragraphs (g) and (i) of
the NPRM
Air Transport Association (ATA) on
behalf of its member Delta Airlines
states that the part numbers specified in
paragraphs (g) and (i) of the NPRM have
variations (P/N 2313M347–3 or P/N
2313M348–3), which should be noted in
those paragraphs.
We agree with the commenters
because the part numbers are the same,
the variation is only in the dashes;
therefore we have added those alternate
part numbers to paragraphs (g) and (i) of
this AD for clarification.
Request To Correct Typographical
Error in Rosemount Service Bulletin
ATA on behalf of its member Delta
Airlines states that Rosemount
Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M–347/
2313M–348–30–01, dated June 30, 2006,
has a typographical error in Appendix A
as follows: For Model Number 2313M–
348–3, serial number (S/N) ‘‘M252’’
should be S/N ‘‘M0252.’’ Delta adds that
this determination was made in
cooperation with Rosemount.
Based on the information provided by
the commenter, and confirmation from
Rosemount Aerospace, we agree that the
serial number specified in Appendix A
of Rosemount Aerospace Service
Bulletin 2313M–347/2313M–348–30–
01, dated June 30, 2006, is incorrect. We
have added a new Note 2 to this AD to
clarify the correct serial number as
follows: For Model Number 2313M–
348–3, S/N ‘‘M252’’ should be S/N
‘‘M0252.’’ We have been informed that
Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin
2313M–347/2313M–348–30–01, dated
June 30, 2006, is being revised and the
correct serial number will be included
in the revision.
Request To Clarify Certain
Requirements in Boeing Service
Bulletin
ATA on behalf of its member Delta
Airlines states that Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–30A1057, dated October 6,
2006, referred to an incorrect airplane
maintenance manual (AMM) section for
the Windshield Wiper Motor System
Operational Test. In addition, that
service bulletin did not provide wiper
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motor condition information in the
Work Instructions. That information
was provided only in the Compliance
section of Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
30A1057, dated October 6, 2006.
We infer that the commenters are
asking that paragraph (h) of the NPRM
be revised to note these corrections; we
agree with the commenters. There were
mistakes in Boeing Service Bulletin
737–30A1057, dated October 6, 2006,
which were corrected in Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–30A1057, Revision 1,
dated October 31, 2007 (referred to in
the AD as the appropriate source of
service information for accomplishing
the actions). The commenter states that
it identified and incorporated the
changes, which resulted in the issuance
of Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
30A1057, Revision 1, dated October 31,
2007. The AMM section specified
accomplishing the operational test in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
30A1057, dated October 6, 2006, is
AMM 30–42–21/501; the correct AMM
section specified for accomplishing the
operational test in Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–30A1057, Revision 1,
dated October 31, 2007, is AMM 30–42–
00/501. We have clarified paragraph (h)
of this AD to refer to Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–30A1057, Revision 1,
dated October 31, 2007, to ensure that
the mistakes in the original issue of the
service bulletin have been addressed.
Request To Extend Compliance Time
ATA on behalf of its member
American Airlines (AAL) notes concern
with the 60-month compliance time
specified for accomplishing the actions
specified in the NPRM. AAL states that
its standard maintenance interval is 72
months; therefore, a 60-month
compliance time could unnecessarily
drive up out-of-service time and related
costs. AAL recommends that we extend
the compliance time to 72 months to
align with industry standard material
review board task intervals.
We do not agree to extend the
compliance time. In developing an
appropriate compliance time for this
action, we considered the urgency
associated with the subject unsafe
condition, the availability of required
parts, and the practical aspect of
accomplishing the required actions
within a period of time that corresponds
to the normal scheduled maintenance
for most affected operators. In light of
these items, we have determined that a
60-month compliance time is
appropriate. However, under the
provisions of paragraph (j) of the AD, we
will consider requests to adjust the
compliance time if sufficient data are
submitted to substantiate that the new
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compliance time would provide an
acceptable level of safety. We have
made no change to the AD in this
regard.
Request To Allow an Alternative
Method for Part Number Marking
SWA asks that another method of part
marking be included in the NPRM. SWA
asks why ‘‘classification RO’’ (Rubber
Stamp Only per BAC5307) must be used
to change the part number on the wiper
motor. SWA asks that the NPRM allow
another form of acceptable marking for
the part number, such as permanent
marker.
We agree that any permanent method
of part marking is acceptable. We have
added a new Note 3 to this AD to clarify
that any permanent method is
acceptable.
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Request To Change Parts Installation
Paragraph
WestJet asks that paragraph (i) of the
NPRM (Parts Installation) be changed as
follows: ‘‘As of the effective date of this
AD, no person may install on any
aircraft a Rosemount Aerospace
windshield wiper motor having P/N
2313M–347–3 or P/N 2313M–348–3 that
has a serial number that is listed in
Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin
2313M–347/2313M–348–30–01.’’
WestJet states that windshield wiper
motors having P/N 2313M–347–3 and P/
N 2313M–348–3 with serial numbers
outside of the affected modification
range, that have not yet been ‘‘relabeled’’ per Rosemount Aerospace
Service Bulletin 2313M–347/2313M–
348–30–01, dated June 30, 2006, may be
installed on any aircraft. WestJet adds
that this change would allow operators
to install a ‘‘mechanically serviceable’’
part (that has not yet been ‘‘re-labeled’’)
on an aircraft.
We do not agree to change paragraph
(h) of the AD. Common industry
practice is to control part configuration
by part number, not by serial number.
While we already agreed that it is not
necessary to remove parts from the
airplane just to revise the part numbers,
we do not agree that it is acceptable to
install the subject replacement parts
without revising the part number.
Ensuring that only parts with correct
part numbers are installed on the
airplane is an important part of
maintaining configuration control and
safe operation of the fleet. We have
made no change to the AD in this
regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
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public interest require adopting the AD
with the changes described previously.
We also determined that these changes
will not increase the economic burden
on any operator or increase the scope of
the AD.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Airplane, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Costs of Compliance
■
We estimate that this AD affects 767
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it takes about 1 work-hour
per product to comply with the
inspection. The average labor rate is $80
per work-hour. Based on these figures,
we estimate the cost of this AD to the
U.S. operators to be $61,360 or $80 per
product.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Authority for This Rulemaking
§ 39.13
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 airplane 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.
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Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 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.
You can find our regulatory
evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance in the AD Docket.
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[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
2008–24–05 Boeing: Amendment 39–15745.
Docket No. FAA–2008–0152; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–348–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective December 30, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the Boeing airplanes
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Model 737–400 and –500 series
airplanes as identified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737–30A1059, dated
September 10, 2007.
(2) Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, and
–900 series airplanes as identified in Boeing
Service Bulletin 737–30A1057, Revision 1,
dated October 31, 2007.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from two reports that
the left and right windshield wipers stopped
working in flight. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the windshield wipers in
wet weather, which could result in decreased
visibility for the flightcrew.
Compliance
(e) Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
Inspection and Corrective Actions if
Necessary
(f) Except as provided by paragraph (g) of
this AD: Within 60 months after the effective
date of this AD, inspect to determine the part
number and serial number of the windshield
wiper motors for the pilot’s and first officer’s
windshields, and do all applicable corrective
actions, by accomplishing all of the
applicable actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737–30A1059, dated
September 10, 2007 (for Model 737–400 and
–500 series airplanes); or Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–30A1057, Revision 1, dated
October 31, 2007 (for Model 737–600, –700,
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–700C, –800, and –900 series airplanes); as
applicable. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of the inspection
required by paragraph (f) of this AD if the
part number and serial number of the
windshield wiper motors can be conclusively
determined from that review. Following the
inspection or records review, as applicable,
for any windshield wiper motor that is found
not to be affected by the requirements of this
AD, re-identifying the part number is not
required.
Note 1: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
30A1059, dated September 10, 2007; and
Boeing Service Bulletin 737–30A1057,
Revision 1, dated October 31, 2007; refer to
Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin
2313M–347/2313M–348–30–01, dated June
30, 2006, as an additional source of service
information for determining whether the
windshield wiper motor (identified in the
Rosemount service bulletin as the ‘‘power
module’’) has been previously replaced and
for changing the part number.
2313M347–3 or P/N 2313M348–3) on any
airplane.
November 17, 2008, make the following
correction:
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j)(1) The Manager, Seattle Airplane
Certification Office, FAA, ATTN: Nick
Wilson, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety
and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM–
150S, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425)
917–6476; fax (425) 917–6590; has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
§1500.20
Note 2: Appendix A of Rosemount
Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M–347/
2313M–348–30–01, dated June 30, 2006,
identifies an incorrect serial number for
Model Number 2313M–348–3. Serial number
M252’’ should be M0252.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737–30A1059, dated September 10,
2007; or Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
30A1057, Revision 1, dated October 31, 2007,
to do the actions required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124–2207; telephone 206–
544–9990; fax 206–766–5682; e-mail
DDCS@boeing.com; Internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information incorporated by reference at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at
the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Note 3: Rosemount Aerospace Service
Bulletin 2313M–347/2313M–348–30–01,
dated June 30, 2006, specifies marking
affected parts with an approved opaque
material per BAC5307, classification RO,
with an approved permanent marking
material; however, for the purposes of this
AD, any permanent method of part marking
is acceptable.
Credit for Modification Done According to
AD 2003–20–13
(g) For Model 737–400, –500, –600, –700,
and –800 series airplanes: Accomplishing the
modification required by paragraph (b) of AD
2003–20–13, amendment 39–13331, is
acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD,
provided that no Rosemount Aerospace
windshield wiper motor having P/N 2313M–
347–3 or P/N 2313M–348–3 (P/N 2313M347–
3 or P/N 2313M348–3) has been installed.
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Credit for Actions Done According to
Previous Issue of Service Bulletin
(h) For Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800,
and –900 series airplanes: Actions done
before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737–30A1057, dated October 6,
2006, are acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD;
provided that the wiper motor serial number
was legible for inspection purposes and the
operational test specified in Step 3 in Work
Packages 2 and 3 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737–30A1057, Revision 1, dated October 31,
2007, was completed.
Parts Installation
(i) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install Rosemount Aerospace
windshield wiper motors having P/N
2313M–347–3 or P/N 2313M–348–3 (P/N
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0152; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-348-AD;
Amendment 39-15745; AD 2008-24-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-400, -500, -600, -700,
-700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Boeing Model 737-400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series
airplanes. This AD requires an inspection to determine the part and
serial numbers of the windshield wiper motors for the pilot's and first
officer's windshields, and doing applicable corrective actions. This AD
results from two reports that the left and right windshield wipers
stopped working in flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent
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failure of the windshield wipers in wet weather, which could result in
decreased visibility for the flightcrew.
DATES: This AD is effective December 30, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 30,
2008.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-
2207; telephone 206-544-9990; fax 206-766-5682; e-mail DDCS@boeing.com;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is the Document Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nick Wilson, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle
Airplane Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6476; fax (425) 917-6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to
certain Boeing Model 737-400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900
series airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on
February 8, 2008 (73 FR 7492). That NPRM proposed to require an
inspection to determine the part and serial numbers of the windshield
wiper motors for the pilot's and first officer's windshields, and the
applicable corrective action.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comments received.
Request for Clarification of Certain Language
Boeing asks that the language in Note 1 of the NPRM, which
specifies ``determining the windshield wiper motor has been previously
replaced,'' be changed for clarification to ``determining whether the
power module replacement has been previously accomplished.'' Boeing
states that the list included as part of Rosemount Aerospace Service
Bulletin 2313M-347/2313M-348-30-01, dated June 30, 2006, provides
information for determining whether the power module has been replaced
with a properly soldered module.
We agree that the language in Note 1 of the AD should be clarified
because the part description is different in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-30A1059, dated September 10, 2007, and Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-30A1057, Revision 1, dated October 31, 2007 (referred to
in the AD as the appropriate sources of service information for
accomplishing the specified actions), and Rosemount Aerospace Service
Bulletin 2313M-347/2313M-348-30-01, dated June 30, 2006 (referred to as
an additional source of service information for determining the part
and serial numbers of the windshield wiper motors). Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737-30A1059, dated September 10, 2007, and Boeing
Service Bulletin 737-30A1057, Revision 1, dated October 31, 2007,
specify replacing the windshield wiper motor, and Rosemount Aerospace
Service Bulletin 2313M-347/2313M-348-30-01, dated June 30, 2006,
specifies replacing the power module of the windshield wiper motor. We
disagree with using Boeing's suggested wording, which could result in
confusion since the Boeing service bulletins specify replacing the
motor instead of replacing the power module. We have changed Note 1 for
clarification to include the description specified in Rosemount
Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M-347/2313M-348-30-01, dated June 30,
2006.
Request for Credit for Previously Accomplished Actions
Boeing also asks that we change paragraph (h) of the NPRM to
include credit for Model 737-400 and -500 series airplanes on which the
actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-30A1059, dated
September 10, 2007, were done before the effective date of the AD.
Boeing states that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-30A1059, dated
September 10, 2007, provides instructions for corrective action for
those airplanes.
We acknowledge and agree with Boeing's intent that credit should be
given for actions done before the effective date of the AD. However, we
do not agree to include credit for using the original issue of the
service bulletin to do the actions specified in paragraph (h) of the
AD. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-30A1059, dated September 10,
2007, is already referred to in paragraph (f) of this AD as the
appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the
inspection and corrective actions for Model 737-400 and -500 series
airplanes. Paragraph (e) of the AD specifies that compliance with the
AD before the effective date (comply within the compliance times
specified unless already done) meets the requirements of the AD. We
have made no change to the AD in this regard.
Requests To Clarify Requirements for Maintenance Record Review and Re-
Identifying the Wiper Motor Part Number
Southwest Airlines (SWA), KLM Fleet Services, and Airtran Airways
request clarification of the review of airplane maintenance records and
reidentification of the wiper motor part number, as specified in
paragraph (f) of the NPRM.
SWA asks why the wiper motor must be re-identified while on the
airplane since the review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable
in lieu of an on-airplane inspection of the wiper motor part number and
serial number. SWA also notes that the referenced service information
requires operators to re-identify the part number of a wiper motor that
has been determined to be in good and acceptable working condition. SWA
states that re-identifying the part number would be more efficient and
convenient if it could be done at the manufacturing facility during
maintenance when the motor is removed for another reason.
KLM states that it is unclear if it is still mandatory to re-
identify the wiper motor part number within the 60-month compliance
time after reviewing the maintenance records, knowing that the wiper
motor serial numbers are outside the affected modification range
specified in Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M-347/2313M-348-
30-01, dated June 30, 2006. KLM adds that intensive work is necessary
if the wiper motor must be re-identified even if it is not affected.
AirTran reiterates the views of SWA and KLM and adds that units
with replaced modules have eliminated the unsafe condition described in
the NPRM. AirTran states that the wiper
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motors are located in a difficult location to view or access, and they
cannot be re-identified while installed. AirTran notes that gaining
access to the airplane, removing the wiper motor, re-identifying the
motor, and re-installing the motor is an undue burden on the airlines,
since the re-identification does not improve the safety of the
airplane. AirTran suggests that the final rule specify that, for
airplanes having a wiper motor module that has been replaced, as
indicated in Appendix A of Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M-
347/2313M-348-30-01, dated June 30, 2006, the part number may be
changed at the next shop visit, as opposed to changing the part number
in service.
We agree with the commenters' concerns. Operators may review the
maintenance records to comply with the AD during the 60-month
compliance time proposed in the NPRM, as long as applicable corrective
actions are also done in that time. In light of the comments provided,
we have determined that, in this case, if the wiper motor is not
affected by the requirements of the AD, re-identifying the wiper motor
part number is not necessary to ensure an acceptable level of safety.
Operators should not be required to remove and replace a part if it is
deemed to be an acceptable part. We have added this clarification to
paragraph (f) of this AD accordingly.
Request for Clarification of Wiper Motor Replacement Requirement
SWA asks that the wiper motor replacement be required only if the
part number and serial number cannot be read or are listed in Appendix
A of Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M-347/2313M-348-30-01,
dated June 30, 2006, with the ``Module Completed'' column marked as
``No'' (as specified in Steps 1.a. and 1.d., Section 3.B.--Work
Instructions) of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-30A1057, Revision 1, dated
October 31, 2007.
We agree with SWA. The procedures specified in Steps 1.a. and 1.d.
(and in Steps 2.a. and 2.d.) of the Work Instructions already specify
replacement of the wiper motor if the part number and serial number
cannot be read or are listed in Appendix A of Rosemount Aerospace
Service Bulletin 2313M-347/2313M-348-30-01, dated June 30, 2006, with
the ``Module Completed'' column marked as ``No''. The procedures in
Steps 1.b. and 1.c. of the Work Instructions specify re-identification
of the part if the part number and serial number are not listed in
Appendix A or are listed in Appendix A of Rosemount Aerospace Service
Bulletin 2313M-347/2313M-348-30-01, dated June 30, 2006, with the
``Module Completed'' column marked as ``Yes.'' The replacement is
required only if it meets the conditions specified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-30A1057, Revision 1, dated October 31, 2007, Steps 1.a.
and 1.d. (or Steps 2.a. and 2.d.), of the Work Instructions. Therefore,
we have made no change to the AD in this regard.
Request To Clarify Certain Part Numbers in Paragraphs (g) and (i) of
the NPRM
Air Transport Association (ATA) on behalf of its member Delta
Airlines states that the part numbers specified in paragraphs (g) and
(i) of the NPRM have variations (P/N 2313M347-3 or P/N 2313M348-3),
which should be noted in those paragraphs.
We agree with the commenters because the part numbers are the same,
the variation is only in the dashes; therefore we have added those
alternate part numbers to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD for
clarification.
Request To Correct Typographical Error in Rosemount Service Bulletin
ATA on behalf of its member Delta Airlines states that Rosemount
Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M-347/2313M-348-30-01, dated June 30,
2006, has a typographical error in Appendix A as follows: For Model
Number 2313M-348-3, serial number (S/N) ``M252'' should be S/N
``M0252.'' Delta adds that this determination was made in cooperation
with Rosemount.
Based on the information provided by the commenter, and
confirmation from Rosemount Aerospace, we agree that the serial number
specified in Appendix A of Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M-
347/2313M-348-30-01, dated June 30, 2006, is incorrect. We have added a
new Note 2 to this AD to clarify the correct serial number as follows:
For Model Number 2313M-348-3, S/N ``M252'' should be S/N ``M0252.'' We
have been informed that Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M-347/
2313M-348-30-01, dated June 30, 2006, is being revised and the correct
serial number will be included in the revision.
Request To Clarify Certain Requirements in Boeing Service Bulletin
ATA on behalf of its member Delta Airlines states that Boeing
Service Bulletin 737-30A1057, dated October 6, 2006, referred to an
incorrect airplane maintenance manual (AMM) section for the Windshield
Wiper Motor System Operational Test. In addition, that service bulletin
did not provide wiper motor condition information in the Work
Instructions. That information was provided only in the Compliance
section of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-30A1057, dated October 6, 2006.
We infer that the commenters are asking that paragraph (h) of the
NPRM be revised to note these corrections; we agree with the
commenters. There were mistakes in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-30A1057,
dated October 6, 2006, which were corrected in Boeing Service Bulletin
737-30A1057, Revision 1, dated October 31, 2007 (referred to in the AD
as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the
actions). The commenter states that it identified and incorporated the
changes, which resulted in the issuance of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-
30A1057, Revision 1, dated October 31, 2007. The AMM section specified
accomplishing the operational test in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737-30A1057, dated October 6, 2006, is AMM 30-42-21/501; the correct
AMM section specified for accomplishing the operational test in Boeing
Service Bulletin 737-30A1057, Revision 1, dated October 31, 2007, is
AMM 30-42-00/501. We have clarified paragraph (h) of this AD to refer
to Boeing Service Bulletin 737-30A1057, Revision 1, dated October 31,
2007, to ensure that the mistakes in the original issue of the service
bulletin have been addressed.
Request To Extend Compliance Time
ATA on behalf of its member American Airlines (AAL) notes concern
with the 60-month compliance time specified for accomplishing the
actions specified in the NPRM. AAL states that its standard maintenance
interval is 72 months; therefore, a 60-month compliance time could
unnecessarily drive up out-of-service time and related costs. AAL
recommends that we extend the compliance time to 72 months to align
with industry standard material review board task intervals.
We do not agree to extend the compliance time. In developing an
appropriate compliance time for this action, we considered the urgency
associated with the subject unsafe condition, the availability of
required parts, and the practical aspect of accomplishing the required
actions within a period of time that corresponds to the normal
scheduled maintenance for most affected operators. In light of these
items, we have determined that a 60-month compliance time is
appropriate. However, under the provisions of paragraph (j) of the AD,
we will consider requests to adjust the compliance time if sufficient
data are submitted to substantiate that the new
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compliance time would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have
made no change to the AD in this regard.
Request To Allow an Alternative Method for Part Number Marking
SWA asks that another method of part marking be included in the
NPRM. SWA asks why ``classification RO'' (Rubber Stamp Only per
BAC5307) must be used to change the part number on the wiper motor. SWA
asks that the NPRM allow another form of acceptable marking for the
part number, such as permanent marker.
We agree that any permanent method of part marking is acceptable.
We have added a new Note 3 to this AD to clarify that any permanent
method is acceptable.
Request To Change Parts Installation Paragraph
WestJet asks that paragraph (i) of the NPRM (Parts Installation) be
changed as follows: ``As of the effective date of this AD, no person
may install on any aircraft a Rosemount Aerospace windshield wiper
motor having P/N 2313M-347-3 or P/N 2313M-348-3 that has a serial
number that is listed in Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M-
347/2313M-348-30-01.'' WestJet states that windshield wiper motors
having P/N 2313M-347-3 and P/N 2313M-348-3 with serial numbers outside
of the affected modification range, that have not yet been ``re-
labeled'' per Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M-347/2313M-348-
30-01, dated June 30, 2006, may be installed on any aircraft. WestJet
adds that this change would allow operators to install a ``mechanically
serviceable'' part (that has not yet been ``re-labeled'') on an
aircraft.
We do not agree to change paragraph (h) of the AD. Common industry
practice is to control part configuration by part number, not by serial
number. While we already agreed that it is not necessary to remove
parts from the airplane just to revise the part numbers, we do not
agree that it is acceptable to install the subject replacement parts
without revising the part number. Ensuring that only parts with correct
part numbers are installed on the airplane is an important part of
maintaining configuration control and safe operation of the fleet. We
have made no change to the AD in this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the changes described previously. We also determined that
these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or
increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 767 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
also estimate that it takes about 1 work-hour per product to comply
with the inspection. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Based
on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators
to be $61,360 or $80 per product.
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 airplane in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 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.
You can find our regulatory evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance in the AD Docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Airplane, 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 FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2008-24-05 Boeing: Amendment 39-15745. Docket No. FAA-2008-0152;
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-348-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 30,
2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the Boeing airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model 737-400 and -500 series airplanes as identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-30A1059, dated September 10, 2007.
(2) Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes
as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-30A1057, Revision 1,
dated October 31, 2007.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from two reports that the left and right
windshield wipers stopped working in flight. We are issuing this AD
to prevent failure of the windshield wipers in wet weather, which
could result in decreased visibility for the flightcrew.
Compliance
(e) Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
Inspection and Corrective Actions if Necessary
(f) Except as provided by paragraph (g) of this AD: Within 60
months after the effective date of this AD, inspect to determine the
part number and serial number of the windshield wiper motors for the
pilot's and first officer's windshields, and do all applicable
corrective actions, by accomplishing all of the applicable actions
specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-30A1059, dated September 10, 2007 (for Model 737-400
and -500 series airplanes); or Boeing Service Bulletin 737-30A1057,
Revision 1, dated October 31, 2007 (for Model 737-600, -700,
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-700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes); as applicable. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of the inspection
required by paragraph (f) of this AD if the part number and serial
number of the windshield wiper motors can be conclusively determined
from that review. Following the inspection or records review, as
applicable, for any windshield wiper motor that is found not to be
affected by the requirements of this AD, re-identifying the part
number is not required.
Note 1: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-30A1059, dated
September 10, 2007; and Boeing Service Bulletin 737-30A1057,
Revision 1, dated October 31, 2007; refer to Rosemount Aerospace
Service Bulletin 2313M-347/2313M-348-30-01, dated June 30, 2006, as
an additional source of service information for determining whether
the windshield wiper motor (identified in the Rosemount service
bulletin as the ``power module'') has been previously replaced and
for changing the part number.
Note 2: Appendix A of Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin
2313M-347/2313M-348-30-01, dated June 30, 2006, identifies an
incorrect serial number for Model Number 2313M-348-3. Serial number
M252'' should be M0252.
Note 3: Rosemount Aerospace Service Bulletin 2313M-347/2313M-
348-30-01, dated June 30, 2006, specifies marking affected parts
with an approved opaque material per BAC5307, classification RO,
with an approved permanent marking material; however, for the
purposes of this AD, any permanent method of part marking is
acceptable.
Credit for Modification Done According to AD 2003-20-13
(g) For Model 737-400, -500, -600, -700, and -800 series
airplanes: Accomplishing the modification required by paragraph (b)
of AD 2003-20-13, amendment 39-13331, is acceptable for compliance
with the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD, provided that no
Rosemount Aerospace windshield wiper motor having P/N 2313M-347-3 or
P/N 2313M-348-3 (P/N 2313M347-3 or P/N 2313M348-3) has been
installed.
Credit for Actions Done According to Previous Issue of Service Bulletin
(h) For Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series
airplanes: Actions done before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-30A1057, dated
October 6, 2006, are acceptable for compliance with the requirements
of paragraph (f) of this AD; provided that the wiper motor serial
number was legible for inspection purposes and the operational test
specified in Step 3 in Work Packages 2 and 3 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-30A1057, Revision
1, dated October 31, 2007, was completed.
Parts Installation
(i) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install
Rosemount Aerospace windshield wiper motors having P/N 2313M-347-3
or P/N 2313M-348-3 (P/N 2313M347-3 or P/N 2313M348-3) on any
airplane.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(j)(1) The Manager, Seattle Airplane Certification Office, FAA,
ATTN: Nick Wilson, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and
Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,
Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6476; fax (425)
917-6590; has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-30A1059,
dated September 10, 2007; or Boeing Service Bulletin 737-30A1057,
Revision 1, dated October 31, 2007, to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington
98124-2207; telephone 206-544-9990; fax 206-766-5682; e-mail
DDCS@boeing.com; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service information
incorporated by reference at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information
on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or
go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_
regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 10, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Airplane Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-27527 Filed 11-24-08; 8:45 am]
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