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3.1.2 Conventional cooking top. Establish
the test conditions set forth in section 2, Test
Conditions, of this appendix. Turn off the gas
flow to the conventional oven(s), if so
equipped. The temperature of the
conventional cooking top shall be its normal
nonoperating temperature as defined in
section 1.12 and described in section 2.6 of
this appendix. Set the test block in the center
of the surface unit under test. The small test
block, W2 and W3, shall be used on electric
surface units with a smallest dimension of 7
inches (178 mm) or less. The large test block,
W4 and W5, shall be used on electric surface
units with a smallest dimension over 7
inches (178 mm) and on all gas surface units.
Where:
WTB = measured weight of test block body,
W2 or W4, expressed in pounds (kg).
Cp,TB = 0.23 Btu/lb-°F (0.96 kJ/kg ÷ °C),
specific heat of test block body.
WB = measured weight of test block base,
W3 or W5, expressed in pounds (kg).
Cp,B = 0.11 Btu/lb-°F (0.46 kJ/kg ÷ °C),
specific heat of test block base.
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2.7.2 Small test block for conventional
cooking top. The small test block shall
comprise a body and separate base. The small
test block body, W2, shall be 6.25±0.05 inches
(158.8±1.3 mm) in diameter, approximately
2.5 inches (64 mm) high and shall weigh
7.5±0.1 lbs (3.40±0.05 kg). The small test
block base, W3, shall be 6.25±0.05 inches
(158.8±1.3 mm) in diameter, approximately
0.25 inches (6.4 mm) high and shall weigh
2.2±0.1 lbs (1.00±0.05 kg). The small test
block body shall not be fixed to the base, and
shall be centered over the base for testing.
2.7.3 Large test block for conventional
cooking top. The large test block shall
comprise a body and separate base. The large
test block body for the conventional cooking
top, W4, shall be 9±0.05 inches (228.6±1.3
mm) in diameter, approximately 2.7 inches
(69 mm) high and shall weigh 16.9±0.1 lbs
(7.67±0.05 kg). The large test block base, W5,
shall be 9±0.05 inches (228.6±1.3 mm) in
TSU = temperature rise of the test block:
Final test block temperature, TCT, as
determined in section 3.2.2 of this
appendix, minus the initial test block
temperature, TI, expressed in °F (°C) as
determined in section 2.7.5 of this
appendix.
Ke = 3.412 Btu/Wh (3.6 kJ/Wh), conversion
factor of watt-hours to Btu’s.
Where:
WTB = measured weight of test block body
as measured in section 3.3.2 of this
appendix, expressed in pounds (kg).
WB = measured weight of test block base
as measured in section 3.3.2 of this
appendix, expressed in pounds (kg).
Cp,TB, Cp,B, and TSU are the same as defined
in section 4.2.1.1 of this appendix.
and,
E = (VCT × H) + (EIC × Ke),
Where:
VCT = total gas consumption in standard
cubic feet (L) for the gas surface unit test
as measured in section 3.2.2.1 of this
appendix.
EIC = electrical energy consumed in watthours (kJ) by an ignition device of a gas
surface unit as measured in section
3.2.2.1 of this appendix.
Ke = 3.412 Btu/Wh (3.6 kJ/Wh), conversion
factor of watt-hours to Btu’s.
H = either Hn or Hp, the heating value of
the gas used in the test as specified in
sections 2.2.2.2 and 2.2.2.3 of this
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3. Test Methods and Measurements
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standard cubic foot (kJ/L) of gas.
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BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1319; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–179–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
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Turn on the surface unit under test and set
its energy input rate to the maximum setting.
When the test block reaches 144 °F (80 °C)
above its initial test block temperature,
immediately reduce the energy input rate to
25±5 percent of the maximum energy input
rate. After 15±0.1 minutes at the reduced
energy setting, turn off the surface unit under
test.
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3.3.2 Record measured test block, test
block body, and test block base weights W1,
W2, W3, W4, and W5 in pounds (kg).
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4. Calculation of Derived Results From Test
Measurements
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4.2.1.1 Electric surface unit cooking
efficiency. Calculate the cooking efficiency,
EffSU, of the electric surface unit under test,
defined as:
ECT = measured energy consumption, as
determined according to section 3.2.2 of
this appendix, expressed in watt-hours
(kJ).
4.2.1.2 Gas surface unit cooking
efficiency. Calculate the cooking
efficiency, EffSU, of the gas surface unit
under test, defined as:
We propose to revise an
existing airworthiness directive (AD)
that applies to all The Boeing Company
Model 757 airplanes. The existing AD
currently requires revising the
maintenance program by incorporating
new and revised fuel tank system
limitations in the Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) section of the
Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness; and requires the initial
inspection of certain repetitive AWL
inspections to phase-in those
inspections, and repair if necessary.
Since we issued that AD, we have found
errors in paragraph references in the
existing AD. This proposed AD would
revise those paragraph references to
refer to the correct paragraphs. We are
proposing this AD to prevent the
potential for ignition sources inside fuel
tanks caused by latent failures,
alterations, repairs, or maintenance
actions, which in combination with
flammable fuel vapors, could result in a
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diameter, approximately 0.25 inches (6.4
mm) high and shall weigh 4.3±0.1 lbs
(1.95±0.05 kg). The large test block body shall
not be fixed to the base, and shall be centered
over the base for testing.
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with a scale with an accuracy as indicated in
section 2.9.5 of this appendix.
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fuel tank explosion and consequent loss
of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by March 18, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–
766–5680; 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, WA. 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 proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; phone: 425–
917–6501; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
kevin.nguyen@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2012–1319; Directorate Identifier
2012–NM–179–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On June 6, 2012, we issued AD 2012–
12–15, Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR
42964, July 23, 2012), for all The Boeing
Company Model 757 airplanes. That AD
superseded AD 2008–10–11,
Amendment 39–15517 (73 FR 25974,
May 8, 2008). AD 2012–12–15 requires
revising the maintenance program by
incorporating new and revised fuel tank
system limitations in the Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) section of the
Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness to satisfy Special Federal
Aviation Regulation No. 88
requirements; and requires the initial
inspection of certain repetitive AWL
inspections to phase-in those
inspections, and repair if necessary.
That AD resulted from a report that an
AWL required by a previous AD must be
revised. We issued that AD to prevent
the potential for ignition sources inside
fuel tanks caused by latent failures,
alterations, repairs, or maintenance
actions, which in combination with
flammable fuel vapors, could result in a
fuel tank explosion and consequent loss
of the airplane.
Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2012–12–15,
Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR 42964,
July 23, 2012), we have found errors in
paragraph references in the existing AD.
The second sentence in paragraph (h)(1)
of the existing AD refers to paragraph
(n) of that AD, which is a compliance
time for AWL No. 28–AWL–26. The
correct reference should be to paragraph
(l) of that AD, which is a compliance
time for AWL No. 28–AWL–03. The last
sentence in paragraph (l) of the existing
AD refers to paragraph (h)(2) of that AD,
which is a definition of a detailed
inspection. The correct reference should
be to paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of that AD,
which references a specific AWL and
compliance time.
FAA’s Determination
We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all the relevant information
and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same
type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would retain all
requirements of AD 2012–12–15,
Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR 42964,
July 23, 2012). This proposed AD would
revise certain paragraph references.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 639 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
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AWLs revisions [retained actions from existing AD (AD
2012–12–15, Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR 42964,
July 23, 2012))].
Inspections [retained actions from existing AD (AD
2012–12–15, Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR 42964,
July 23, 2012))].
The new requirements of this
proposed AD add no additional
economic burden.
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Parts cost
Cost on U.S.
operators
9 work-hours × $85 per
hour = $765.
None ............
$765
$488,835
8 work-hours × $85 per
hour = $680.
None ............
680
434,520
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
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rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
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Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would 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 the proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the 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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2012–1319; Directorate Identifier 2012–
NM–179–AD.
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(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
AD action by March 18, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD revises AD 2012–12–15,
Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23,
2012). Certain requirements of this AD
terminate certain requirements of AD 2008–
11–07, Amendment 39–15529 (73 FR 30755,
May 29, 2008); AD 2008–06–03, Amendment
39–15415 (73 FR 13081, March 12, 2008);
and AD 2009–06–20, Amendment 39–15857
(74 FR 12236, March 24, 2009).
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to all The Boeing
Company Model 757–200, –00PF, –200CB,
and –300 series airplanes, certificated in any
category.
(2) This AD requires revisions to certain
operator maintenance documents to include
new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or critical
design configuration control limitations
(CDCCLs). Compliance with these actions
and/or CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
previously modified, altered, or repaired in
the areas addressed by these inspections, the
operator may not be able to accomplish the
actions described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c),
the operator must request approval of an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
according to paragraph (s) of this AD. The
request should include a description of
changes to the required actions that will
ensure the continued operational safety of
the airplane.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 28: Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD results from a design review of the
fuel tank systems. The Federal Aviation
Administration is issuing this AD to prevent
the potential for ignition sources inside fuel
tanks caused by latent failures, alterations,
repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in
combination with flammable fuel vapors,
could result in a fuel tank explosion and
consequent loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) Retained Revision of Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) Section
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2012–12–15,
Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23,
2012). Before December 16, 2008, revise the
AWLs section of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness (ICA) by
incorporating the information in the
subsections specified in paragraphs (g)(1)
through (g)(3) of this AD into the
maintenance planning data (MPD) document;
except that the initial inspections specified
in table 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD must
be done at the compliance times specified in
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table 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD.
Accomplishing the requirements of
paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
(1) Subsection E, ‘‘AIRWORTHINESS
LIMITATIONS—FUEL SYSTEMS,’’ of Boeing
Temporary Revision (TR) 09–008, dated
March 2008, to Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),’’ of the
Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001–9.
(2) Subsection F, ‘‘PAGE FORMAT:
SYSTEMS AIRWORTHINESS
LIMITATIONS,’’ of Boeing TR 09–008, dated
March 2008, to Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),’’ of the
Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001–9.
(3) Subsection G, ‘‘AIRWORTHINESS
LIMITATIONS—FUEL SYSTEM AWLs,’’
AWLs No. 28–AWL–01 through No. 28–
AWL–24 inclusive, of Boeing TR 09–008,
dated March 2008, to Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9. As an optional action, AWLs
No. 28–AWL–25 and No. 28–AWL–26, as
identified in Subsection G of Boeing TR 09–
008, dated March 2008, to Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9, also may be incorporated into
the AWLs section of the ICA.
(h) Retained Initial Inspections and Repair,
With Revised Service Information
(1) This paragraph restates the
requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2012–
12–15, Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR 42964,
July 23, 2012), with a revised paragraph
reference. Do the inspections specified in
table 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD at the
compliance time identified in table 1 to
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, and repair any
discrepancy, in accordance with Subsection
G of Boeing TR 09–008, dated March 2008,
to Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757
MPD Document, D622N001–9; Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9, Revision December 2008;
Boeing TR 09–010, dated July 2010, to
Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),’’ of Boeing 757 MPD
Document, D622N001–9; or Boeing TR 09–
011, dated November 2010, to Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9; except as required by
paragraph (l) of this AD. The repair must be
done before further flight. Accomplishing the
inspections identified in table 1 to paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD as part of a maintenance
program before the applicable compliance
time specified in table 1 to paragraph (h)(1)
of this AD constitutes compliance with the
requirements of this paragraph. As of 6
months after August 27, 2012 (the effective
date of AD 2012–12–15), only Section 9,
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‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9, Revision December 2008;
Boeing TR 09–010, dated July 2010, to
Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),’’ of Boeing 757 MPD
Document, D622N001–9; or Boeing TR 09–
011, dated November 2010, to Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9; may be used.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (H)(1) OF THIS AD—INITIAL INSPECTIONS
AWL No.
Compliance time
(whichever occurs later)
Description
Threshold
(i) 28–AWL–01 ...........
(ii) 28–AWL–03 ..........
(iii) 28-AWL-14 ...........
A detailed inspection of external wires
over the center fuel tank for damaged clamps, wire chafing, and wire
bundles in contact with the surface
of the center fuel tank.
A special detailed inspection of the
lightning shield to ground termination on the out-of-tank fuel quantity indicating system to verify functional integrity.
A special detailed inspection of the
fault current bond of the fueling
shutoff valve actuator of the center
wing tank to verify electrical bond.
(2) For the purposes of this AD, a detailed
inspection is: ‘‘An intensive examination of
a specific item, installation, or assembly to
detect damage, failure, or irregularity.
Available lighting is normally supplemented
with a direct source of good lighting at an
intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection
aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc.,
may be necessary. Surface cleaning and
elaborate procedures may be required.’’
(3) For the purposes of this AD, a special
detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive
examination of a specific item, installation,
or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
irregularity. The examination is likely to
make extensive use of specialized inspection
techniques and/or equipment. Intricate
cleaning and substantial access or
disassembly procedure may be required.’’
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(i) No Alternative Inspections, Inspection
Intervals, or CDCCLs for Paragraphs (g) and
(h) of This AD
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (i) of AD 2012–12–15, Amendment
39–17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012).
Except as required by paragraph (k) of this
AD, after accomplishing the actions specified
in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, no
alternative inspections, inspection intervals,
or CDCCLs may be used unless the
inspections, intervals, or CDCCLs are
approved as an AMOC in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (s) of
this AD.
(j) Terminating Action for AD 2008–06–03,
Amendment 39–15415 (73 FR 13081, March
12, 2008)
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (j) of AD 2012–12–15, Amendment
39–17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012).
Incorporating AWLs No. 28–AWL–23, No.
28–AWL–24, and No. 28–AWL–25 into the
AWLs section of the ICA in accordance with
paragraph (g)(3) of this AD or the
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Grace period
Within 120 months since the date of
issuance of the original standard
airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
Within 120 months since the date of
issuance of the original standard
airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
Within 120 months since the date of
issuance of the original standard
airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
Within 72 months after June 12, 2008
(the effective date of AD 2008–10–
11, Amendment 39-15517 (73 FR
25974, May 8, 2008)).
maintenance program in accordance with
paragraph (k)(3) of this AD terminates the
action required by paragraph (h)(2) of AD
2008–06–03, Amendment 39–15415 (73 FR
13081, March 12, 2008).
(k) Additional Revision of Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) Section
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (k) of AD 2012–12–15,
Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23,
2012). Within 6 months after August 27, 2012
(the effective date of AD 2012–12–15), revise
the maintenance program by incorporating
the information in the subsections specified
in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(3) of this AD.
Accomplishing the actions required by this
paragraph terminates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) Subsection E, ‘‘AIRWORTHINESS
LIMITATIONS—FUEL SYSTEMS,’’ of
Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757
MPD Document, D622N001–9, Revision
December 2008; Boeing TR 09–010, dated
July 2010, to Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),’’ of
Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001–9; or
Boeing TR 09–011, dated November 2010, to
Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757
MPD Document, D622N001–9.
(2) Subsection F, ‘‘PAGE FORMAT: FUEL
SYSTEMS AIRWORTHINESS
LIMITATIONS,’’ of Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9, Revision December 2008;
Boeing TR 09–010, dated July 2010, to
Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),’’ of Boeing 757 MPD
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Within 24 months after June 12, 2008
(the effective date of AD 2008–10–
11, Amendment 39-15517 (73 FR
25974, May 8, 2008)).
Within 60 months after June 12, 2008
(the effective date of AD 2008–10–
11, Amendment 39-15517 (73 FR
25974, May 8, 2008)).
Document, D622N001–9; or Boeing TR 09–
011, dated November 2010, to Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9.
(3) Subsection G, ‘‘AIRWORTHINESS
LIMITATIONS—FUEL SYSTEM AWLs,’’
AWLs No. 28–AWL–01 through No. 28–
AWL–26 inclusive, of Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9, Revision December 2008;
Boeing TR 09–010, dated July 2010, to
Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),’’ of Boeing 757 MPD
Document, D622N001–9; or Boeing TR 09–
011, dated November 2010, to Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9.
(4) Notwithstanding any other maintenance
or operational requirements, components that
have been identified as airworthy or installed
on the affected airplanes before the revision
of the maintenance program, as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, do not need to be
reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs.
However, once the maintenance program has
been revised, future maintenance actions on
these components must be done in
accordance with the CDCCLs.
(l) Compliance Time for AWL No. 28–AWL–
03
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (l) of AD 2012–12–15, Amendment
39–17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012), with
a revised paragraph reference. The initial
compliance time for AWL No. 28–AWL–03 of
Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757
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December 2008; Boeing TR 09–010, dated
July 2010, to Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),’’ of
Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001–9; or
Boeing TR 09–011, dated November 2010, to
Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757
MPD Document, D622N001–9; is within 120
months since the date of issuance of the
original standard airworthiness certificate or
the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness, or within 24
months after August 27, 2012 (the effective
date of AD 2012–12–15), whichever occurs
later. Accomplishing the actions required by
this paragraph terminates the requirements of
paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(m) Initial Inspection Compliance Times for
AWL No. 28–AWL–25
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (m) of AD 2012–12–15,
Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23,
2012). The initial inspection compliance time
for AWL No. 28–AWL–25 of Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9, Revision December 2008;
Boeing TR 09–010, dated July 2010, to
Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),’’ of Boeing 757 MPD
Document, D622N001–9; or Boeing TR 09–
011, dated November 2010, to Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9; is within 72 months after
accomplishing the actions specified in
Boeing Service Bulletin 757–28A0088 (which
is not incorporated by reference in this AD).
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(n) Initial Inspection Compliance Times for
AWL No. 28–AWL–26
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (n) of AD 2012–12–15,
Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23,
2012). The initial inspection compliance time
for AWL No. 28–AWL–26 of Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9, Revision December 2008;
Boeing TR 09–010, dated July 2010, to
Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),’’ of Boeing 757 MPD
Document, D622N001–9; or Boeing TR 09–
011, dated November 2010, to Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9; is within 12 months after
accomplishing the actions specified in
Boeing Service Bulletin 757–28A0105 (which
is not incorporated by reference in this AD).
(o) No Alternative Inspections, Inspection
Intervals, or CDCCLs After the Actions
Required by Paragraph (k) of This AD Are
Done
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (o) of AD 2012–12–15,
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Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23,
2012). After accomplishing the actions
specified in paragraph (k) of this AD, no
alternative inspections, inspection intervals,
or CDCCLs may be used unless the
inspections, intervals, or CDCCLs are
approved as an AMOC in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (s) of
this AD.
(p) Terminating Action for AD 2008–11–07,
Amendment 39–15529 (73 FR 30755, May
29, 2008)
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (p) of AD 2012–12–15,
Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23,
2012). Incorporating AWLs No. 28–AWL–20
and No. 28–AWL–26 into the maintenance
program in accordance with paragraph (k)(3)
of this AD terminates the actions required by
paragraphs (j) and (m) of AD 2008–11–07,
Amendment 39–15529 (73 FR 30755, May 29,
2008).
(q) Terminating Action for AD 2009–06–20,
Amendment 39–15857 (74 FR 12236, March
24, 2009)
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (q) of AD 2012–12–15,
Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23,
2012). Incorporating AWL No. 28–AWL–22
into the maintenance program in accordance
with paragraph (k)(3) of this AD terminates
the actions required by paragraph (h) of AD
2009–06–20, Amendment 39–15857 (74 FR
12236, March 24, 2009).
(r) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph restates the credit given for
previous actions specified in paragraph (r) of
AD 2012–12–15, Amendment 39–17095 (77
FR 42964, July 23, 2012).
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD, if those actions were done before
June 12, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008–
10–11, Amendment 39–15517 (73 FR 25974,
May 8, 2008)), using Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9, Revision March 2006; Revision
October 2006; Revision January 2007; or
Revision November 2007 (which are not
incorporated by reference in this AD).
(2) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraphs (m) and (n) of
this AD, if those actions were done before
August 27, 2012 (the effective date of AD
2012–12–15, Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR
42964, July 23, 2012)), using Boeing TR 09–
008, dated March 2008, to Section 9,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),’’ of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001–9 (which was incorporated by
reference in AD 2008–10–11, Amendment
39–15517 (73 FR 25974, May 8, 2008)).
(s) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle 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
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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.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(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) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2008–10–11, Amendment 39–15517 (73 FR
25974, May 8, 2008); or for 2012–12–15,
Amendment 39–17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23,
2012); are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(t) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–
6501; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
kevin.nguyen@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
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,
WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
17, 2013.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1320; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–095–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 767
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of cracks and heat
damage on pivot joint components
found during main landing gear (MLG)
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-1319; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-179-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
that applies to all The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. The
existing AD currently requires revising the maintenance program by
incorporating new and revised fuel tank system limitations in the
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) section of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness; and requires the initial inspection of certain
repetitive AWL inspections to phase-in those inspections, and repair if
necessary. Since we issued that AD, we have found errors in paragraph
references in the existing AD. This proposed AD would revise those
paragraph references to refer to the correct paragraphs. We are
proposing this AD to prevent the potential for ignition sources inside
fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or
maintenance actions, which in combination with flammable fuel vapors,
could result in a
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fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 18, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box
3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000,
extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; 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, WA. 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 proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; phone:
425-917-6501; fax: 425-917-6590; email: kevin.nguyen@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2012-1319;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-179-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On June 6, 2012, we issued AD 2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR
42964, July 23, 2012), for all The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes.
That AD superseded AD 2008-10-11, Amendment 39-15517 (73 FR 25974, May
8, 2008). AD 2012-12-15 requires revising the maintenance program by
incorporating new and revised fuel tank system limitations in the
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) section of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness to satisfy Special Federal Aviation Regulation
No. 88 requirements; and requires the initial inspection of certain
repetitive AWL inspections to phase-in those inspections, and repair if
necessary. That AD resulted from a report that an AWL required by a
previous AD must be revised. We issued that AD to prevent the potential
for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures,
alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which in combination with
flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and
consequent loss of the airplane.
Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR 42964,
July 23, 2012), we have found errors in paragraph references in the
existing AD. The second sentence in paragraph (h)(1) of the existing AD
refers to paragraph (n) of that AD, which is a compliance time for AWL
No. 28-AWL-26. The correct reference should be to paragraph (l) of that
AD, which is a compliance time for AWL No. 28-AWL-03. The last sentence
in paragraph (l) of the existing AD refers to paragraph (h)(2) of that
AD, which is a definition of a detailed inspection. The correct
reference should be to paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of that AD, which
references a specific AWL and compliance time.
FAA's Determination
We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2012-12-15,
Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012). This proposed AD would
revise certain paragraph references.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 639 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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AWLs revisions [retained actions 9 work-hours x $85 None............... $765 $488,835
from existing AD (AD 2012-12- per hour = $765.
15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR
42964, July 23, 2012))].
Inspections [retained actions 8 work-hours x $85 None............... 680 434,520
from existing AD (AD 2012-12- per hour = $680.
15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR
42964, July 23, 2012))].
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The new requirements of this proposed AD add no additional economic
burden.
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,
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Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 the proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2012-1319; Directorate Identifier
2012-NM-179-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by March 18,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD revises AD 2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR 42964,
July 23, 2012). Certain requirements of this AD terminate certain
requirements of AD 2008-11-07, Amendment 39-15529 (73 FR 30755, May
29, 2008); AD 2008-06-03, Amendment 39-15415 (73 FR 13081, March 12,
2008); and AD 2009-06-20, Amendment 39-15857 (74 FR 12236, March 24,
2009).
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -
00PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any
category.
(2) This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or critical
design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with
these actions and/or CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired
in the areas addressed by these inspections, the operator may not be
able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must
request approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
according to paragraph (s) of this AD. The request should include a
description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the
continued operational safety of the airplane.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD results from a design review of the fuel tank systems.
The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing this AD to prevent
the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by
latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions,
which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a
fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Retained Revision of Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Section
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012). Before
December 16, 2008, revise the AWLs section of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness (ICA) by incorporating the information in
the subsections specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of
this AD into the maintenance planning data (MPD) document; except
that the initial inspections specified in table 1 to paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD must be done at the compliance times specified in
table 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. Accomplishing the
requirements of paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the requirements
of this paragraph.
(1) Subsection E, ``AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS--FUEL SYSTEMS,''
of Boeing Temporary Revision (TR) 09-008, dated March 2008, to
Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001-9.
(2) Subsection F, ``PAGE FORMAT: SYSTEMS AIRWORTHINESS
LIMITATIONS,'' of Boeing TR 09-008, dated March 2008, to Section 9,
``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001-9.
(3) Subsection G, ``AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS--FUEL SYSTEM
AWLs,'' AWLs No. 28-AWL-01 through No. 28-AWL-24 inclusive, of
Boeing TR 09-008, dated March 2008, to Section 9, ``Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001-9. As an optional
action, AWLs No. 28-AWL-25 and No. 28-AWL-26, as identified in
Subsection G of Boeing TR 09-008, dated March 2008, to Section 9,
``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001-9,
also may be incorporated into the AWLs section of the ICA.
(h) Retained Initial Inspections and Repair, With Revised Service
Information
(1) This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of
AD 2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012), with
a revised paragraph reference. Do the inspections specified in table
1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD at the compliance time identified
in table 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, and repair any
discrepancy, in accordance with Subsection G of Boeing TR 09-008,
dated March 2008, to Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs)
and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing
757 MPD Document, D622N001-9; Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of the
Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001-9, Revision December 2008; Boeing
TR 09-010, dated July 2010, to Section 9, ``Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),'' of Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001-9; or Boeing TR 09-
011, dated November 2010, to Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of the
Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001-9; except as required by paragraph
(l) of this AD. The repair must be done before further flight.
Accomplishing the inspections identified in table 1 to paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD as part of a maintenance program before the
applicable compliance time specified in table 1 to paragraph (h)(1)
of this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements of this
paragraph. As of 6 months after August 27, 2012 (the effective date
of AD 2012-12-15), only Section 9,
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``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001-9,
Revision December 2008; Boeing TR 09-010, dated July 2010, to
Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001-9; or Boeing TR 09-011, dated November 2010, to Section 9,
``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001-9;
may be used.
Table 1 to Paragraph (h)(1) of This AD--Initial Inspections
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Compliance time (whichever occurs later)
AWL No. Description --------------------------------------------------
Threshold Grace period
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(i) 28-AWL-01...................... A detailed inspection of Within 120 months since Within 72 months after
external wires over the the date of issuance of June 12, 2008 (the
center fuel tank for the original standard effective date of AD
damaged clamps, wire airworthiness 2008-10-11, Amendment
chafing, and wire certificate or the date 39[dash]15517 (73 FR
bundles in contact with of issuance of the 25974, May 8, 2008)).
the surface of the original export
center fuel tank. certificate of
airworthiness.
(ii) 28-AWL-03..................... A special detailed Within 120 months since Within 24 months after
inspection of the the date of issuance of June 12, 2008 (the
lightning shield to the original standard effective date of AD
ground termination on airworthiness 2008-10-11, Amendment
the out-of-tank fuel certificate or the date 39[dash]15517 (73 FR
quantity indicating of issuance of the 25974, May 8, 2008)).
system to verify original export
functional integrity. certificate of
airworthiness.
(iii) 28[dash]AWL[dash]14.......... A special detailed Within 120 months since Within 60 months after
inspection of the fault the date of issuance of June 12, 2008 (the
current bond of the the original standard effective date of AD
fueling shutoff valve airworthiness 2008-10-11, Amendment
actuator of the center certificate or the date 39[dash]15517 (73 FR
wing tank to verify of issuance of the 25974, May 8, 2008)).
electrical bond. original export
certificate of
airworthiness.
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(2) For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is: ``An
intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly
to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is
normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an
intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror,
magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and
elaborate procedures may be required.''
(3) For the purposes of this AD, a special detailed inspection
is: ``An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or
assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. The examination
is likely to make extensive use of specialized inspection techniques
and/or equipment. Intricate cleaning and substantial access or
disassembly procedure may be required.''
(i) No Alternative Inspections, Inspection Intervals, or CDCCLs for
Paragraphs (g) and (h) of This AD
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012). Except
as required by paragraph (k) of this AD, after accomplishing the
actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, no
alternative inspections, inspection intervals, or CDCCLs may be used
unless the inspections, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (s) of this
AD.
(j) Terminating Action for AD 2008-06-03, Amendment 39-15415 (73 FR
13081, March 12, 2008)
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012).
Incorporating AWLs No. 28-AWL-23, No. 28-AWL-24, and No. 28-AWL-25
into the AWLs section of the ICA in accordance with paragraph (g)(3)
of this AD or the maintenance program in accordance with paragraph
(k)(3) of this AD terminates the action required by paragraph (h)(2)
of AD 2008-06-03, Amendment 39-15415 (73 FR 13081, March 12, 2008).
(k) Additional Revision of Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Section
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012). Within
6 months after August 27, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-12-
15), revise the maintenance program by incorporating the information
in the subsections specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(3) of
this AD. Accomplishing the actions required by this paragraph
terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) Subsection E, ``AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS--FUEL SYSTEMS,''
of Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001-9, Revision December 2008; Boeing TR 09-010, dated July
2010, to Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of Boeing 757 MPD
Document, D622N001-9; or Boeing TR 09-011, dated November 2010, to
Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001-9.
(2) Subsection F, ``PAGE FORMAT: FUEL SYSTEMS AIRWORTHINESS
LIMITATIONS,'' of Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757
MPD Document, D622N001-9, Revision December 2008; Boeing TR 09-010,
dated July 2010, to Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs)
and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of Boeing 757
MPD Document, D622N001-9; or Boeing TR 09-011, dated November 2010,
to Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001-9.
(3) Subsection G, ``AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS--FUEL SYSTEM
AWLs,'' AWLs No. 28-AWL-01 through No. 28-AWL-26 inclusive, of
Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001-9, Revision December 2008; Boeing TR 09-010, dated July
2010, to Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of Boeing 757 MPD
Document, D622N001-9; or Boeing TR 09-011, dated November 2010, to
Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001-9.
(4) Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational
requirements, components that have been identified as airworthy or
installed on the affected airplanes before the revision of the
maintenance program, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do not
need to be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the
maintenance program has been revised, future maintenance actions on
these components must be done in accordance with the CDCCLs.
(l) Compliance Time for AWL No. 28-AWL-03
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD
2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012), with a
revised paragraph reference. The initial compliance time for AWL No.
28-AWL-03 of Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757
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MPD Document, D622N001-9, Revision December 2008; Boeing TR 09-010,
dated July 2010, to Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs)
and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of Boeing 757
MPD Document, D622N001-9; or Boeing TR 09-011, dated November 2010,
to Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001-9; is within 120 months since the date of issuance of the
original standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance
of the original export certificate of airworthiness, or within 24
months after August 27, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-12-15),
whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the actions required by this
paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of
this AD.
(m) Initial Inspection Compliance Times for AWL No. 28-AWL-25
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (m) of AD
2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012). The
initial inspection compliance time for AWL No. 28-AWL-25 of Section
9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001-9,
Revision December 2008; Boeing TR 09-010, dated July 2010, to
Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001-9; or Boeing TR 09-011, dated November 2010, to Section 9,
``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001-9;
is within 72 months after accomplishing the actions specified in
Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28A0088 (which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD).
(n) Initial Inspection Compliance Times for AWL No. 28-AWL-26
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (n) of AD
2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012). The
initial inspection compliance time for AWL No. 28-AWL-26 of Section
9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001-9,
Revision December 2008; Boeing TR 09-010, dated July 2010, to
Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of Boeing 757 MPD Document,
D622N001-9; or Boeing TR 09-011, dated November 2010, to Section 9,
``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001-9;
is within 12 months after accomplishing the actions specified in
Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28A0105 (which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD).
(o) No Alternative Inspections, Inspection Intervals, or CDCCLs After
the Actions Required by Paragraph (k) of This AD Are Done
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (o) of AD
2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012). After
accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (k) of this AD, no
alternative inspections, inspection intervals, or CDCCLs may be used
unless the inspections, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (s) of this
AD.
(p) Terminating Action for AD 2008-11-07, Amendment 39-15529 (73 FR
30755, May 29, 2008)
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (p) of AD
2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012).
Incorporating AWLs No. 28-AWL-20 and No. 28-AWL-26 into the
maintenance program in accordance with paragraph (k)(3) of this AD
terminates the actions required by paragraphs (j) and (m) of AD
2008-11-07, Amendment 39-15529 (73 FR 30755, May 29, 2008).
(q) Terminating Action for AD 2009-06-20, Amendment 39-15857 (74 FR
12236, March 24, 2009)
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (q) of AD
2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012).
Incorporating AWL No. 28-AWL-22 into the maintenance program in
accordance with paragraph (k)(3) of this AD terminates the actions
required by paragraph (h) of AD 2009-06-20, Amendment 39-15857 (74
FR 12236, March 24, 2009).
(r) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph restates the credit given for previous actions
specified in paragraph (r) of AD 2012-12-15, Amendment 39-17095 (77
FR 42964, July 23, 2012).
(1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were done before
June 12, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008-10-11, Amendment 39-
15517 (73 FR 25974, May 8, 2008)), using Section 9, ``Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001-9, Revision March
2006; Revision October 2006; Revision January 2007; or Revision
November 2007 (which are not incorporated by reference in this AD).
(2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (m) and (n) of this AD, if those actions were done before
August 27, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-12-15, Amendment 39-
17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012)), using Boeing TR 09-008, dated
March 2008, to Section 9, ``Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),'' of the Boeing 757
MPD Document, D622N001-9 (which was incorporated by reference in AD
2008-10-11, Amendment 39-15517 (73 FR 25974, May 8, 2008)).
(s) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle 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. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(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) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2008-10-11, Amendment 39-
15517 (73 FR 25974, May 8, 2008); or for 2012-12-15, Amendment 39-
17095 (77 FR 42964, July 23, 2012); are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(t) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Kevin Nguyen,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle ACO,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6501; fax: 425-917-6590; email: kevin.nguyen@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; 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, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 17, 2013.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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