Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes, 65805-65808 [2012-26483]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 211 / Wednesday, October 31, 2012 / Rules and Regulations not to exceed 31,000 flight cycles. If any crack is found: Before further flight, repair the crack using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 12, 2012. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in the Related Information section of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by The Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and 14 CFR 25.571, Amendment 54, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. [FR Doc. 2012–26187 Filed 10–30–12; 8:45 am] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Roger Durbin, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712– 4137; phone: (562) 627–5233; fax: (562) 627– 5210; email: roger.durbin@faa.gov. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90– 57A030, dated February 14, 2012. (ii) Reserved. (3) For The Boeing Company Airplanes service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; telephone 206–544– 5000, extension 2; fax 206–766–5683; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https://www.archives. gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:49 Oct 30, 2012 Jkt 229001 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0652; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–045–AD; Amendment 39–17240; AD 2012–22–04] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model MD–90–30 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks of the wing rear spar lower cap at the outboard flap, inboard drive hinge at station Xrs=164.000. This AD requires repetitive eddy current high frequency (ETHF) inspections for cracking on the aft side of the left and right wing rear spar lower caps at station Xrs=164.000, further ETHF inspections if cracks are found, and repair if necessary; and repetitive postrepair inspections, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the left and right rear spar lower caps, which could result in fuel leaks and damage to the wing skin or other structure, and consequent loss of the structural integrity of the wing. DATES: This AD is effective December 5, 2012. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of December 5, 2012. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax 206– 766–5683; Internet https:// www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 65805 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 (phone: 800–647–5527) is 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: Roger Durbin, Airframe Branch, ANM– 120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712–4137; phone: (562) 627–5233; Fax: (562) 627–5210; email: roger.durbin@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to the specified products. That SNPRM published in the Federal Register on July 24, 2012 (77 FR 43178). The original NPRM (76 FR 40288, July 8, 2011) proposed to require repetitive eddy current high frequency (ETHF) inspections for cracking on the aft side of the left and right wing rear spar lower caps at station Xrs=164.000, further ETHF inspections if cracks are found, and repair if necessary. The original NPRM also proposed to require repetitive post-repair inspections and repair if necessary. The SNPRM proposed to continue to have the same requirements as the original NPRM, but also added new repetitive post-repair inspections, and corrective action if necessary. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM (77 FR 43178, July 24, 2012) or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed—except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes: • Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the SNPRM (77 FR E:\FR\FM\31OCR1.SGM 31OCR1 65806 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 211 / Wednesday, October 31, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 43178, July 24, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition; and • Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the SNPRM (77 FR 43178, July 24, 2012). Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 51 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Inspection ........... 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 per inspection cycle. N/A Cost per product $340 per inspection cycle .............. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:49 Oct 30, 2012 Jkt 229001 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): ■ 2012–22–04 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39–17240; Docket No. FAA–2011–0652; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–045–AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 5, 2012. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model MD–90–30 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracks of the wing rear spar lower cap at the outboard flap, inboard drive hinge at station Xrs=164.000. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the left and right rear spar lower caps, which could result in fuel leaks and damage to the wing skin or other structure, and consequent loss of the structural integrity of the wing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4700 Cost on U.S. operators Sfmt 4700 $17,340 per inspection cycle. (g) Repetitive Inspections Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles, or within 10,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do an eddy current high frequency (ETHF) inspection for cracking on the aft side of the left and right wing rear spar lower caps at station Xrs=164.000, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. If no cracking is found on the left or right wing rear spar lower cap, repeat the inspection on the affected wing rear spar lower cap thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,550 flight cycles. Doing a repair of the left or right wing rear spar lower cap required by this AD terminates the repetitive inspections required by this paragraph for that side only. (h) Further Inspections if Cracking of Two Inches or Less Is Found and Is Not in the Rear Spar Lower Cap, Repair, and Repetitive Post-Repair Inspections If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any crack is found that is two inches or less and is not in the rear spar lower cap forward horizontal leg radius: Before further flight, do an ETHF inspection for cracking on the affected wing rear spar upper cap at station Xrs=164.000, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. (1) If no crack is found in the rear spar upper cap during the inspection required in paragraph (h) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1)(i) or (h)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Option 1: Before further flight, do a doubler repair of the rear spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 13,500 flight cycles after doing the doubler repair, do an ETHF inspection for any cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8,500 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (ii) Option 2: Before further flight, do a splice repair of the rear spar lower cap, in E:\FR\FM\31OCR1.SGM 31OCR1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 211 / Wednesday, October 31, 2012 / Rules and Regulations accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 20,000 flight cycles after doing the splice repair, do an eddy current low frequency (ETLF) inspection and an ultrasonic (UT) inspection for cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (2) If any crack that is two inches or less is found in the rear spar upper cap during the inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) or (h)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Option 1: Before further flight, do a doubler repair of the rear spar upper and lower caps, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 13,500 flight cycles after doing the doubler repair, do an ETHF inspection for any cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar upper and lower caps, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8,500 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (ii) Option 2: Before further flight, do a splice repair of the rear spar upper and lower caps, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 20,000 flight cycles after doing the splice repair, do an ETLF inspection and a UT inspection for any cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (3) If any crack that is greater than two inches is found in the rear spar upper cap during the inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(3)(i) or (h)(3)(ii) of this AD. (i) Option 1: Before further flight, do a splice repair of the rear spar upper cap and a doubler repair of the rear spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 13,500 flight cycles after doing the doubler repair, do an ETHF VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:49 Oct 30, 2012 Jkt 229001 inspection for any cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8,500 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (ii) Option 2: Before further flight, do a splice repair of the rear spar upper and lower caps, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 20,000 flight cycles after doing the splice repair, do an ETLF inspection and a UT inspection for any cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (i) Further Inspections If Cracking That Is Greater Than Two Inches Is Found or Is in the Rear Spar Lower Cap, Repair, and Repetitive Post-Repair Inspections If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any crack is found that is greater than two inches or is in the rear spar lower cap forward horizontal leg radius, before further flight, do an ETHF inspection for cracking on the affected wing rear spar upper cap at station Xrs=164.000, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. (1) If no crack is found in the rear spar upper cap, before further flight, do a splice repair of the rear spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 20,000 flight cycles after doing the splice repair, do an ETLF inspection and a UT inspection for any cracking of the repaired area of the lower rear spar cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (2) If any crack that is two inches or less is found in the rear spar upper cap, do the actions specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or (i)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Option 1: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i)(A), (i)(2)(i)(B), and (i)(2)(i)(C) of this AD. PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 65807 (A) Before further flight, do a doubler repair of the rear spar upper cap and a splice repair of the rear spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. (B) Within 13,500 flight cycles after doing the doubler repair required by paragraph (i)(2)(i)(A) of this AD, do an ETHF inspection for any cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar upper cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8,500 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (C) Within 20,000 flight cycles after doing the splice repair required by paragraph (i)(2)(i)(A) of this AD, do an ETLF inspection and a UT inspection for cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (ii) Option 2: Before further flight, do a splice repair of the rear spar upper and lower caps, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 20,000 flight cycles after doing the splice repair, do an ETLF inspection and a UT inspection for cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (3) If any crack that is greater than two inches is found in the rear spar upper cap, before further flight, do a splice repair of the rear spar upper and lower caps, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 20,000 flight cycles after doing the splice repair, do an ETLF inspection and a UT inspection for cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in E:\FR\FM\31OCR1.SGM 31OCR1 65808 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 211 / Wednesday, October 31, 2012 / Rules and Regulations accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (j) Repeat ETHF Inspection For airplanes on which any splice repair was required by this AD: Within 30,000 flight cycles after the splice repair, repeat the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the repaired wing. If no cracking is found on the on the rear spar lower cap of the repaired wing, repeat the inspection on the affected wing rear spar lower cap thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,550 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–57A026, dated February 11, 2010, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in the Related Information section of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane and 14 CFR 25.571, Amendment 45, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (m) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Roger Durbin, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712–4137; phone: (562) 627–5233; fax: (562) 627–5210; email: roger.durbin@faa.gov. (2) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax 206–766–5683; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:49 Oct 30, 2012 Jkt 229001 (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90– 57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax 206–766–5683; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 19, 2012. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2012–26483 Filed 10–30–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2012–0427; Directorate Identifier 2011–NM–202–AD; Amendment 39–17233; AD 2012–21–17] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A320–214 and –232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that medium-head fasteners were installed in lieu of shear-head fasteners on a certain upper panel, which manufacturer fatigue and damage tolerance analyses demonstrated could have an effect on panel fatigue life. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of certain fasteners, and repairs if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such cracking, which SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 could result in the loss of structural integrity of the airplane. This AD becomes effective December 5, 2012. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 5, 2012. DATES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www. regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1405; fax (425) 227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on May 8, 2012 (77 FR 26996). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: A problem was reported during the installation of upper panels on Frame 35 in Airbus A320 final assembly line. Investigations revealed that medium head fasteners, Part Number (P/N) EN6114V3, were installed in lieu of shear head fasteners, P/N ASNA2657V3 and ASNA2043V3, which were previously used. Installation of these medium head fasteners leads to a deeper countersink in the panel. Fatigue and damage tolerance analyses were performed, the results of which demonstrated that this installation could have a fatigue impact on two rows of fasteners between stringers (STGR) 5 and 6, and indicated the need for a specific inspection in this area. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could impair the structural integrity of the affected aeroplanes. For the reasons described above, this [European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)] AD requires repetitive special detailed [high frequency eddy current] inspections [for cracking] of the affected fasteners and, depending on findings, the accomplishment of associated corrective actions [repair]. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We have considered the comments received. E:\FR\FM\31OCR1.SGM 31OCR1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0652; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-045-AD; 
Amendment 39-17240; AD 2012-22-04]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The 
Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 airplanes. This AD was prompted by 
reports of cracks of the wing rear spar lower cap at the outboard flap, 
inboard drive hinge at station Xrs=164.000. This AD requires repetitive 
eddy current high frequency (ETHF) inspections for cracking on the aft 
side of the left and right wing rear spar lower caps at station 
Xrs=164.000, further ETHF inspections if cracks are found, and repair 
if necessary; and repetitive post-repair inspections, and repair if 
necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the 
left and right rear spar lower caps, which could result in fuel leaks 
and damage to the wing skin or other structure, and consequent loss of 
the structural integrity of the wing.

DATES: This AD is effective December 5, 2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of December 5, 
2012.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA 90846-0001; 
telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of 
this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

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 (phone: 800-647-5527) is 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: Roger Durbin, Airframe Branch, ANM-
120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 
Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137; phone: (562) 627-
5233; Fax: (562) 627-5210; email: roger.durbin@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to 
amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that 
would apply to the specified products. That SNPRM published in the 
Federal Register on July 24, 2012 (77 FR 43178). The original NPRM (76 
FR 40288, July 8, 2011) proposed to require repetitive eddy current 
high frequency (ETHF) inspections for cracking on the aft side of the 
left and right wing rear spar lower caps at station Xrs=164.000, 
further ETHF inspections if cracks are found, and repair if necessary. 
The original NPRM also proposed to require repetitive post-repair 
inspections and repair if necessary. The SNPRM proposed to continue to 
have the same requirements as the original NPRM, but also added new 
repetitive post-repair inspections, and corrective action if necessary.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM (77 FR 43178, July 24, 
2012) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed--except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
SNPRM (77 FR

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43178, July 24, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the SNPRM (77 FR 43178, July 24, 2012).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 51 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                Cost on U.S.
              Action                    Labor cost        Parts cost    Cost per product          operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inspection.......................  4 work-hours x $85            N/A  $340 per inspection   $17,340 per
                                    per hour = $340 per                cycle.                inspection cycle.
                                    inspection cycle.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2012-22-04 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17240; Docket No. FAA-
2011-0652; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-045-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective December 5, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 
airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracks of the wing rear spar 
lower cap at the outboard flap, inboard drive hinge at station 
Xrs=164.000. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking 
of the left and right rear spar lower caps, which could result in 
fuel leaks and damage to the wing skin or other structure, and 
consequent loss of the structural integrity of the wing.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Repetitive Inspections

    Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles, or within 
10,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever 
occurs later, do an eddy current high frequency (ETHF) inspection 
for cracking on the aft side of the left and right wing rear spar 
lower caps at station Xrs=164.000, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-
57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. If no cracking is found 
on the left or right wing rear spar lower cap, repeat the inspection 
on the affected wing rear spar lower cap thereafter at intervals not 
to exceed 2,550 flight cycles. Doing a repair of the left or right 
wing rear spar lower cap required by this AD terminates the 
repetitive inspections required by this paragraph for that side 
only.

(h) Further Inspections if Cracking of Two Inches or Less Is Found and 
Is Not in the Rear Spar Lower Cap, Repair, and Repetitive Post-Repair 
Inspections

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
any crack is found that is two inches or less and is not in the rear 
spar lower cap forward horizontal leg radius: Before further flight, 
do an ETHF inspection for cracking on the affected wing rear spar 
upper cap at station Xrs=164.000, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-
57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011.
    (1) If no crack is found in the rear spar upper cap during the 
inspection required in paragraph (h) of this AD, do the actions 
specified in paragraph (h)(1)(i) or (h)(1)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Option 1: Before further flight, do a doubler repair of the 
rear spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 
1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 13,500 flight cycles after doing 
the doubler repair, do an ETHF inspection for any cracking in the 
repaired area of the rear spar lower cap, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-
57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspection 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8,500 flight cycles. If any 
cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, 
before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance 
with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (ii) Option 2: Before further flight, do a splice repair of the 
rear spar lower cap, in

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accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. 
Within 20,000 flight cycles after doing the splice repair, do an 
eddy current low frequency (ETLF) inspection and an ultrasonic (UT) 
inspection for cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar lower 
cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 
Alert Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 
2011. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 
3,000 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection 
required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a 
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (2) If any crack that is two inches or less is found in the rear 
spar upper cap during the inspection required by paragraph (h) of 
this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) or 
(h)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Option 1: Before further flight, do a doubler repair of the 
rear spar upper and lower caps, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-
57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 13,500 flight 
cycles after doing the doubler repair, do an ETHF inspection for any 
cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar upper and lower caps, 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. 
Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8,500 
flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection 
required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a 
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (ii) Option 2: Before further flight, do a splice repair of the 
rear spar upper and lower caps, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-
57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 20,000 flight 
cycles after doing the splice repair, do an ETLF inspection and a UT 
inspection for any cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar 
lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 1, dated 
February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals 
not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during 
any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, 
repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures 
specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (3) If any crack that is greater than two inches is found in the 
rear spar upper cap during the inspection required by paragraph (h) 
of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(3)(i) or 
(h)(3)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Option 1: Before further flight, do a splice repair of the 
rear spar upper cap and a doubler repair of the rear spar lower cap, 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. 
Within 13,500 flight cycles after doing the doubler repair, do an 
ETHF inspection for any cracking in the repaired area of the rear 
spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 1, dated 
February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not 
to exceed 8,500 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any 
inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair 
using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified 
in paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (ii) Option 2: Before further flight, do a splice repair of the 
rear spar upper and lower caps, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-
57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 20,000 flight 
cycles after doing the splice repair, do an ETLF inspection and a UT 
inspection for any cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar 
lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 1, dated 
February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals 
not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during 
any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, 
repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures 
specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.

(i) Further Inspections If Cracking That Is Greater Than Two Inches Is 
Found or Is in the Rear Spar Lower Cap, Repair, and Repetitive Post-
Repair Inspections

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
any crack is found that is greater than two inches or is in the rear 
spar lower cap forward horizontal leg radius, before further flight, 
do an ETHF inspection for cracking on the affected wing rear spar 
upper cap at station Xrs=164.000, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-
57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011.
    (1) If no crack is found in the rear spar upper cap, before 
further flight, do a splice repair of the rear spar lower cap, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. 
Within 20,000 flight cycles after doing the splice repair, do an 
ETLF inspection and a UT inspection for any cracking of the repaired 
area of the lower rear spar cap, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-
57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspections 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. If any 
cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, 
before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance 
with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (2) If any crack that is two inches or less is found in the rear 
spar upper cap, do the actions specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or 
(i)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Option 1: Do the actions specified in paragraphs 
(i)(2)(i)(A), (i)(2)(i)(B), and (i)(2)(i)(C) of this AD.
    (A) Before further flight, do a doubler repair of the rear spar 
upper cap and a splice repair of the rear spar lower cap, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011.
    (B) Within 13,500 flight cycles after doing the doubler repair 
required by paragraph (i)(2)(i)(A) of this AD, do an ETHF inspection 
for any cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar upper cap, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. 
Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8,500 
flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection 
required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a 
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (C) Within 20,000 flight cycles after doing the splice repair 
required by paragraph (i)(2)(i)(A) of this AD, do an ETLF inspection 
and a UT inspection for cracking in the repaired area of the rear 
spar lower cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 1, dated 
February 23, 2011. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals 
not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during 
any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, 
repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures 
specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (ii) Option 2: Before further flight, do a splice repair of the 
rear spar upper and lower caps, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-
57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 20,000 flight 
cycles after doing the splice repair, do an ETLF inspection and a UT 
inspection for cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar lower 
cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 
Alert Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 
2011. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 
3,000 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection 
required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a 
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (3) If any crack that is greater than two inches is found in the 
rear spar upper cap, before further flight, do a splice repair of 
the rear spar upper and lower caps, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-
57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 2011. Within 20,000 flight 
cycles after doing the splice repair, do an ETLF inspection and a UT 
inspection for cracking in the repaired area of the rear spar lower 
cap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 
Alert Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 1, dated February 23, 
2011. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 
3,000 flight cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection 
required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a 
method approved in

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accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this 
AD.

(j) Repeat ETHF Inspection

    For airplanes on which any splice repair was required by this 
AD: Within 30,000 flight cycles after the splice repair, repeat the 
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the repaired 
wing. If no cracking is found on the on the rear spar lower cap of 
the repaired wing, repeat the inspection on the affected wing rear 
spar lower cap thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,550 flight 
cycles. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by 
this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method 
approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph 
(l) of this AD.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, dated February 11, 2010, which is not 
incorporated by reference in this AD.

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office 
(ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance 
with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or 
local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending 
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in the Related Information 
section of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization 
(ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO, to 
make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair 
must meet the certification basis of the airplane and 14 CFR 25.571, 
Amendment 45, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD.

(m) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Roger Durbin, 
Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount 
Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137; phone: (562) 627-5233; 
fax: (562) 627-5210; email: roger.durbin@faa.gov.
    (2) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, 
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 
Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA 
90846-0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; 
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.

(n) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-57A026, Revision 1, dated 
February 23, 2011.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, 
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 
Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA 
90846-0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; 
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 19, 2012.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-26483 Filed 10-30-12; 8:45 am]
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