Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes, 22185-22189 [2013-08346]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 72 / Monday, April 15, 2013 / Rules and Regulations gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc. nsf/0/408E012E008616A7862578880060 456C?OpenDocument&Highlight=st00830se) does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST00830SE is installed, a ‘‘change in product’’ alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. For all other AMOC requests, the operator must request approval for an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 55, Stabilizers. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of an incorrect procedure used to apply the wear and corrosion protective surface coating to attach pins of the horizontal stabilizer rear spar. We are issuing this AD to prevent premature failure of the attach pins, which could cause reduced structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer to fuselage attachment, resulting in loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Part Number (P/N) Inspection For airplanes having line numbers 1 through 3534 inclusive: Before the accumulation of 56,000 total flight cycles, or within 3,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, inspect to determine the part number of the attach pins of the horizontal stabilizer rear spar. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number of the attach pin can be conclusively determined from that review. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES (h) Replacement If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any horizontal stabilizer rear spar attach pin has P/N 180A1612–3 or 180A1612–4, prior to the accumulation of 56,000 total flight cycles on the pin, or within 3,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, replace with a new attach pin having P/N 180A1612–7 or 180A1612–8, respectively, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–55– 1093, dated April 9, 2012. (i) Parts Installation Limitation and Prohibition (1) For airplanes having line numbers 1 through 3534 inclusive: As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an attach pin of the horizontal stabilizer rear spar having P/N 180A1612–3 or 180A1612– 4 on any airplane; unless the actions required by paragraph (g) and (h) of this AD have been done on that airplane. (2) For airplanes having line numbers 3535 and subsequent: As of the effective date of VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:10 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 this AD, no person may install an attach pin of the horizontal stabilizer rear spar having P/N 180A1612–3 or 180A1612–4 on any airplane. (j) Terminating Action for AD 2004–05–19, Amendment 39–13514 (69 FR 10921, March 9, 2004; corrected April 13, 2004 (69 FR 19313)) Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) of AD 2004–05–19, Amendment 39–13514 (69 FR 10921, March 9, 2004; corrected April 13, 2004 (69 FR 19313)) for the rear spar attach pins only. (k) 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-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) 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, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Nancy Marsh, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6440; fax: 425–917–6590; email nancy.marsh@faa.gov. (m) 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 Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–55–1093, dated April 9, 2012. (ii) Reserved. (3) 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. PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 22185 (4) You may view this service information at 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. (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 March 28, 2013. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2013–08193 Filed 4–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2012–0497; Directorate Identifier 2011–NM–140–AD; Amendment 39–17415; AD 2013–07–11] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER series airplanes. That AD currently requires inspecting for scribe lines in the skin along lap joints, butt joints, certain external doublers, and the large cargo door hinges, and doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD adds an inspection for scribe lines where external decals have been applied or removed across lap joints, large cargo door hinges, and external doublers, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by a determination that scribe lines could occur where external decals are installed or removed across lap joints, large cargo door hinges, or external doublers. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct scribe lines, which can develop into fatigue cracks in the skin. Undetected fatigue cracks can grow and cause sudden decompression of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective May 20, 2013. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15APR1.SGM 15APR1 22186 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 72 / Monday, April 15, 2013 / Rules and Regulations of a certain publication listed in the AD as of May 20, 2013. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of January 4, 2010 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009). ADDRESSES: 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; phone: 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. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES 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: Melanie Violette, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6422; fax: 425–917–6590; email: MelanieViolette@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2009–24–08, Amendment 39–16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009). That AD applies to the specified products. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 31, 2012 (77 FR 32057). That NPRM proposed to continue to require inspecting for scribe lines in the skin along lap joints, butt joints, certain external doublers, and the large cargo door hinges, and doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Additionally, that NPRM proposed to add an inspection for scribe lines where external decals have been applied or removed across lap joints, VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:10 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 large cargo door hinges, and external doublers, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal (77 FR 32057, May 31, 2012) and the FAA’s response to each comment. Requests To Change Compliance Time American Airlines (AAL), British Airways, Boeing, and Emirates Airlines requested that we change paragraph (l) of the NPRM (77 FR 32057, May 31, 2012) to specify accomplishing the decal inspection at the compliance time described in Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, rather than the proposed ‘‘within 24 months after the effective date of this AD.’’ The commenters stated that the initial compliance time in Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, for the scribe line inspection is significantly later. We agree to change the compliance time for the reason the commenters stated. We have changed the compliance time in paragraph (l) of this AD to specify that the decal inspection must be done within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, or at the applicable time specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, for the scribe line inspection, whichever is later. We have also added a provision to paragraph (l) of this AD indicating that a review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of the decal inspection if a record of all decal activities (installation or removal locations) can be conclusively determined from that review. Request To Add Certain Exceptions AAL requested that we revise the NPRM (77 FR 32057, May 31, 2012) to state that the inspections described in Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, are necessary only in ‘‘those areas that have been previously repaired and then the repair has been stripped and repainted.’’ AAL asserted that the inspection exceptions described in NOTES 1. through 5. in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, dated August 7, 2008, apply to paragraph (g) of the NPRM, and that these notes state ‘‘For each repair, if the operator can show that the airplane has never been stripped or repainted since the repair has been installed, then the repair PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 inspections for that specific repair are not required.’’ We partially agree with the commenter’s request. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of the NPRM (77 FR 32057, May 31, 2012) already allows such an exception, which is stated in NOTE 5 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, dated August 7, 2008. We have changed paragraph (g) in the NPRM to paragraph (g)(1) in this AD and have also changed Note 1 to paragraph (g) of the NPRM to paragraph (g)(2) in this AD. Since we have revised paragraph (g)(1) of this AD to reference Revision 1 of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, dated November 4, 2010, as an appropriate source of service information, we have revised paragraph (g)(2) of this AD to state that the inspection exceptions described in NOTES 1. through 6. in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, apply to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. Request To Exclude Service Bulletin Step AAL requested that we exclude the service information step of putting the airplane back in a serviceable condition, because that step does not affect the unsafe condition that the NPRM (77 FR 32057, May 31, 2012) seeks to address. Additionally, AAL explained that most operators will accomplish these inspections as part of a heavy maintenance visit, and returning the airplane to a serviceable condition will not be possible in the context of that statement, but will rather occur at a point in time well after these inspections are complete. We agree with the request to state that the phrase ‘‘Put the airplane back to serviceable condition,’’ which is referenced in the service information specified in this final rule, is not mandated by this final rule. Other regulations require restoring the airplane to serviceable condition before further flight. Therefore, we have added exception phrasing in paragraphs (g)(1), (l), and (m) of this AD; and added new paragraph (n)(3) in this final rule. Request To Use Alternative Measurement Tools AAL requested that we revise the NPRM (77 FR 32057, May 31, 2012) to include the use of alternative equivalent measurement tools, rather than the specialized tools described in Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010. We disagree with the commenter’s request. To achieve an acceptable level E:\FR\FM\15APR1.SGM 15APR1 22187 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 72 / Monday, April 15, 2013 / Rules and Regulations of safety for the inspections required by this AD, several specialized tools were employed. The commenter did not provide any alternative tool(s) for our consideration or any standard on how it might be determined that a tool might be equivalent to a tool specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010. Under the provisions of paragraph (q) of this AD, however, we will consider requests for approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the proposed alternative measurement tool is equivalent to a measurement tool specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Change Compliance Time Wording AAL requested that we change the compliance time wording in Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, from ‘‘after the original issue date ‘on’ this service bulletin,’’ to ‘‘after the original issue date ‘of’ this service bulletin.’’ We disagree with the request to require Boeing to change the wording in Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010. We do not consider delaying this AD action to address the identified unsafe condition necessary for this minor wording change. We have not changed this AD in this regard. public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously— and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes: • Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 32057, May 31, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition; and • Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 32057, May 31, 2012). We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the We estimate that this AD affects 163 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Costs of Compliance ESTIMATED COSTS Parts cost Action Labor cost Exploratory inspection [retained action from AD 2009-24-08, Amendment 39-16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009)]. Inspection for decals [new action] .... Up to 1,234 work-hours × $85 per hour = $104,890. Cost on U.S. operators $0 Up to $104,890 ............ Up to $17,097,070 0 Up to $340 ................... Up to $55,420 Up to 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ....... 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 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES Cost per product Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:38 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 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: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2009–24–08, Amendment 39–16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009), and adding the following new AD: ■ 2013–07–11 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39–17415; Docket No. FAA–2012–0497; Directorate Identifier 2011–NM–140–AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 20, 2013. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2009–24–08, Amendment 39–16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER series airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777– 53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010. E:\FR\FM\15APR1.SGM 15APR1 22188 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 72 / Monday, April 15, 2013 / Rules and Regulations (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a determination that scribe lines could occur where external decals are installed or removed across lap joints, large cargo door hinges, or external doublers. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct scribe lines which can develop into fatigue cracks in the skin. Undetected fatigue cracks can grow and cause sudden decompression of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES (g) Retained Inspection This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2009–24–08, Amendment 39–16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009), with new service information and a new exception. (1) At the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, dated August 7, 2008, except as provided in paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD: Do detailed exploratory inspections for scribe lines in the skin along lap joints, butt joints, certain external doublers, and the large cargo door hinges, except as specified in paragraph (n)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions at the times specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, dated August 7, 2008, by accomplishing all actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, dated August 7, 2008; or Boeing Service Bulletin 777– 53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010; except as specified in paragraphs (i) and (n)(3) of this AD. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, to do the actions required by this paragraph. (2) The inspection exceptions described in NOTES 1.– 5. in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, dated August 7, 2008; and NOTES 1. through 6. in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010; apply to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. (h) Retained Exception to Service Bulletin Compliance Time This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2009–24–08, Amendment 39–16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009). Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, dated August 7, 2008, specifies a compliance time after the date on that service bulletin, paragraph (g) of this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after January 4, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2009–24–08). (i) Retained Exception to Service Bulletin Contact Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2009–24–08, Amendment VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:10 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 39–16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009), with new service information. Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, dated August 7, 2008; and Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010; specify to contact Boeing for appropriate action, accomplish applicable actions using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (q) of this AD. (j) Retained Exception to Service Bulletin Inspection Instructions This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2009–24–08, Amendment 39–16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009). Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, dated August 7, 2008, specifies to ‘‘contact Boeing for inspection requirements for operation beyond 60,000 total flight-cycles after first repaint,’’ for those airplanes, this AD requires contacting the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), for all inspection requirements of this AD and for doing the requirements. (k) Retained Reporting This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2009–24–08, Amendment 39–16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009). At the applicable time specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD: Submit a report of positive findings of cracks found during the inspection required by paragraphs (g) and (m) of this AD to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. Alternatively, operators may submit reports to their Boeing field service representatives. The report must contain, at a minimum, the inspection results, a description of any discrepancies found, the airplane serial number, and the number of flight cycles and flight hours on the airplane. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (l) New Inspection for External Decals Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD; or at the applicable time specified for inspection of external doubler, lap joint, or large cargo door hinge locations in Tables 1 through 6 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010; whichever is later: Inspect to determine the locations where external decals have been applied or removed across affected lap joints, large cargo door hinges, and external doublers, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, except as specified in paragraph (n)(3) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if a record of all decal activities (installation or removal locations) can be conclusively determined from that review. PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 (m) New Inspection for Scribe Lines and Related Investigative and Corrective Actions If, during the inspection required by paragraph (l) of this AD, any location is found where external decals have been applied or removed across lap joints, large cargo door hinges, or external doublers: Before further flight, do a detailed exploratory inspection for scribe lines at all affected locations, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, except as specified in paragraph (n)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions at the times specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, by accomplishing all actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, except as provided by paragraphs (i) and (n)(3) of this AD. (n) Exceptions to Service Information (1) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 777– 53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, specifies a compliance time after the date on that service bulletin, paragraphs (l) and (m) of this AD require compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (2) Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, specifies to ‘‘contact Boeing for inspection requirements for operation beyond 60,000 total flight-cycles after first repaint,’’ for those airplanes, this AD requires contacting the Manager, Seattle ACO, for all inspection requirements of this AD and for doing the requirements. (3) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 777– 53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, specifies to ‘‘Put the airplane back to a serviceable condition,’’ this AD does not require that action. (o) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (m) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, dated August 7, 2008. (p) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the E:\FR\FM\15APR1.SGM 15APR1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 72 / Monday, April 15, 2013 / Rules and Regulations burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. (q) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle 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–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) 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, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) AMOCs approved for AD 2009–24–08, Amendment 39–16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD, except that AMOCs approved for AD 2009– 24–08 are not approved for fuselage areas where any decals may have been installed or removed on airplanes that have never been stripped or repainted since they left the factory. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES (r) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Melanie Violette, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6422; fax: 425– 917–6590; email: MelanieViolette@faa.gov. (s) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on May 20, 2013. (i) Boeing Service Bulletin 777–53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on January 4, 2010 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009). (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777– 53A0054, dated August 7, 2008. (ii) Reserved. (5) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:10 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; phone: 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766– 5680; Internet: https:// www.myboeingfleet.com. (6) 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. (7) 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 March 29, 2013. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2013–08346 Filed 4–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2012–1294; Airspace Docket No. 11–ANM–28] RIN 2120–AA66 Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; OR Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action establishes two new low-altitude RNAV routes, designated T–302 and T–304, in the state of Oregon. The routes replace segments of an existing VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airway that will be removed due to the planned decommissioning of the Portland, OR, VOR/DME in 2013. This action advances the implementation of RNAV in the National Airspace System (NAS) and provides continued en route navigation guidance in the affected airspace. SUMMARY: Effective date 0901 UTC, June 27, 2013. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 22189 Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish T–302 and T–304 in the state of Oregon (78 FR 4354, January 22, 2013). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. Two comments were received, both expressing support for the proposal. The Rule This action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by establishing RNAV routes T–302 and T–304 in Oregon. The new low-altitude routes replace segments of a VOR Federal airway that will be affected by the planned decommissioning of the Portland, OR, VOR/DME in 2013. T–302 extends between the existing CUKIS, OR, fix and the existing CUPRI, OR, fix. T–304 extends between the existing GLARA, OR, fix and the existing HERBS, OR, fix. Additional waypoints are added between the end-point fixes. This action enhances safety and efficiency, expands the use of RNAV within the NAS, and provides for continued en route navigation guidance in a portion of Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center’s airspace. Area navigation routes are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order 7400.9W, dated August 8, 2012 and effective September 15, 2012, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The area navigation routes listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. E:\FR\FM\15APR1.SGM 15APR1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0497; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-140-AD; 
Amendment 39-17415; AD 2013-07-11]
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 superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) 
for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER 
series airplanes. That AD currently requires inspecting for scribe 
lines in the skin along lap joints, butt joints, certain external 
doublers, and the large cargo door hinges, and doing related 
investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD adds an 
inspection for scribe lines where external decals have been applied or 
removed across lap joints, large cargo door hinges, and external 
doublers, and related investigative and corrective actions if 
necessary. This AD was prompted by a determination that scribe lines 
could occur where external decals are installed or removed across lap 
joints, large cargo door hinges, or external doublers. We are issuing 
this AD to detect and correct scribe lines, which can develop into 
fatigue cracks in the skin. Undetected fatigue cracks can grow and 
cause sudden decompression of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective May 20, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference

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of a certain publication listed in the AD as of May 20, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of 
January 4, 2010 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009).

ADDRESSES: 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; phone: 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 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: Melanie Violette, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office 
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6422; fax: 425-917-6590; email: MelanieViolette@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2009-24-08, Amendment 39-16096 (74 FR 62217, 
November 27, 2009). That AD applies to the specified products. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on May 31, 2012 (77 FR 32057). That 
NPRM proposed to continue to require inspecting for scribe lines in the 
skin along lap joints, butt joints, certain external doublers, and the 
large cargo door hinges, and doing related investigative and corrective 
actions if necessary. Additionally, that NPRM proposed to add an 
inspection for scribe lines where external decals have been applied or 
removed across lap joints, large cargo door hinges, and external 
doublers, and related investigative and corrective actions if 
necessary.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal 
(77 FR 32057, May 31, 2012) and the FAA's response to each comment.

Requests To Change Compliance Time

    American Airlines (AAL), British Airways, Boeing, and Emirates 
Airlines requested that we change paragraph (l) of the NPRM (77 FR 
32057, May 31, 2012) to specify accomplishing the decal inspection at 
the compliance time described in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, 
Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, rather than the proposed ``within 
24 months after the effective date of this AD.'' The commenters stated 
that the initial compliance time in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, for the scribe line 
inspection is significantly later.
    We agree to change the compliance time for the reason the 
commenters stated. We have changed the compliance time in paragraph (l) 
of this AD to specify that the decal inspection must be done within 24 
months after the effective date of this AD, or at the applicable time 
specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, Revision 1, dated 
November 4, 2010, for the scribe line inspection, whichever is later. 
We have also added a provision to paragraph (l) of this AD indicating 
that a review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of 
the decal inspection if a record of all decal activities (installation 
or removal locations) can be conclusively determined from that review.

Request To Add Certain Exceptions

    AAL requested that we revise the NPRM (77 FR 32057, May 31, 2012) 
to state that the inspections described in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, are necessary only in 
``those areas that have been previously repaired and then the repair 
has been stripped and repainted.'' AAL asserted that the inspection 
exceptions described in NOTES 1. through 5. in paragraph 1.E., 
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, dated 
August 7, 2008, apply to paragraph (g) of the NPRM, and that these 
notes state ``For each repair, if the operator can show that the 
airplane has never been stripped or repainted since the repair has been 
installed, then the repair inspections for that specific repair are not 
required.''
    We partially agree with the commenter's request. Note 1 to 
paragraph (g) of the NPRM (77 FR 32057, May 31, 2012) already allows 
such an exception, which is stated in NOTE 5 of paragraph 1.E., 
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, dated 
August 7, 2008. We have changed paragraph (g) in the NPRM to paragraph 
(g)(1) in this AD and have also changed Note 1 to paragraph (g) of the 
NPRM to paragraph (g)(2) in this AD. Since we have revised paragraph 
(g)(1) of this AD to reference Revision 1 of Boeing Service Bulletin 
777-53A0054, dated November 4, 2010, as an appropriate source of 
service information, we have revised paragraph (g)(2) of this AD to 
state that the inspection exceptions described in NOTES 1. through 6. 
in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, apply to paragraph (g)(1) 
of this AD.

Request To Exclude Service Bulletin Step

    AAL requested that we exclude the service information step of 
putting the airplane back in a serviceable condition, because that step 
does not affect the unsafe condition that the NPRM (77 FR 32057, May 
31, 2012) seeks to address. Additionally, AAL explained that most 
operators will accomplish these inspections as part of a heavy 
maintenance visit, and returning the airplane to a serviceable 
condition will not be possible in the context of that statement, but 
will rather occur at a point in time well after these inspections are 
complete.
    We agree with the request to state that the phrase ``Put the 
airplane back to serviceable condition,'' which is referenced in the 
service information specified in this final rule, is not mandated by 
this final rule. Other regulations require restoring the airplane to 
serviceable condition before further flight. Therefore, we have added 
exception phrasing in paragraphs (g)(1), (l), and (m) of this AD; and 
added new paragraph (n)(3) in this final rule.

Request To Use Alternative Measurement Tools

    AAL requested that we revise the NPRM (77 FR 32057, May 31, 2012) 
to include the use of alternative equivalent measurement tools, rather 
than the specialized tools described in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010.
    We disagree with the commenter's request. To achieve an acceptable 
level

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of safety for the inspections required by this AD, several specialized 
tools were employed. The commenter did not provide any alternative 
tool(s) for our consideration or any standard on how it might be 
determined that a tool might be equivalent to a tool specified in 
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 
2010. Under the provisions of paragraph (q) of this AD, however, we 
will consider requests for approval of an alternative method of 
compliance (AMOC) if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that 
the proposed alternative measurement tool is equivalent to a 
measurement tool specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, 
Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010. We have not changed this AD in this 
regard.

Request To Change Compliance Time Wording

    AAL requested that we change the compliance time wording in Boeing 
Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, from 
``after the original issue date `on' this service bulletin,'' to 
``after the original issue date `of' this service bulletin.''
    We disagree with the request to require Boeing to change the 
wording in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, Revision 1, dated 
November 4, 2010. We do not consider delaying this AD action to address 
the identified unsafe condition necessary for this minor wording 
change. We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
the AD with the changes described previously--and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (77 FR 32057, May 31, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 32057, May 31, 2012).
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 163 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                           Parts
             Action                     Labor cost          cost    Cost per product    Cost on U.S.  operators
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Exploratory inspection           Up to 1,234 work-hours        $0  Up to $104,890....  Up to $17,097,070
 [retained action from AD         x $85 per hour =
 2009[dash]24[dash]08,            $104,890.
 Amendment 39[dash]16096 (74 FR
 62217, November 27, 2009)].
Inspection for decals [new       Up to 4 work-hours x           0  Up to $340........  Up to $55,420
 action].                         $85 per hour = $340.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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

    We have determined that this AD will not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a 
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between 
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (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

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 
2009-24-08, Amendment 39-16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009), and 
adding the following new AD:

2013-07-11 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17415; Docket No. FAA-
2012-0497; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-140-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 20, 2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2009-24-08, Amendment 39-16096 (74 FR 
62217, November 27, 2009).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -
300, and -300ER series airplanes; certificated in any category; as 
identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, Revision 1, dated 
November 4, 2010.

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(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a determination that scribe lines could 
occur where external decals are installed or removed across lap 
joints, large cargo door hinges, or external doublers. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct scribe lines which can develop 
into fatigue cracks in the skin. Undetected fatigue cracks can grow 
and cause sudden decompression of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Inspection

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2009-24-08, Amendment 39-16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009), 
with new service information and a new exception.
    (1) At the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., 
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, dated 
August 7, 2008, except as provided in paragraphs (h) and (j) of this 
AD: Do detailed exploratory inspections for scribe lines in the skin 
along lap joints, butt joints, certain external doublers, and the 
large cargo door hinges, except as specified in paragraph (n)(3) of 
this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective 
actions at the times specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-
53A0054, dated August 7, 2008, by accomplishing all actions 
specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service 
Bulletin 777-53A0054, dated August 7, 2008; or Boeing Service 
Bulletin 777-53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010; except as 
specified in paragraphs (i) and (n)(3) of this AD. As of the 
effective date of this AD, use only Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, to do the actions 
required by this paragraph.
    (2) The inspection exceptions described in NOTES 1.- 5. in 
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 
777-53A0054, dated August 7, 2008; and NOTES 1. through 6. in 
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010; apply to paragraph 
(g)(1) of this AD.

(h) Retained Exception to Service Bulletin Compliance Time

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2009-24-08, Amendment 39-16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009). 
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, dated August 7, 
2008, specifies a compliance time after the date on that service 
bulletin, paragraph (g) of this AD requires compliance within the 
specified compliance time after January 4, 2010 (the effective date 
of AD 2009-24-08).

(i) Retained Exception to Service Bulletin Contact Information

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 
2009-24-08, Amendment 39-16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009), 
with new service information. Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 
777-53A0054, dated August 7, 2008; and Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010; specify to contact 
Boeing for appropriate action, accomplish applicable actions using a 
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (q) of this AD.

(j) Retained Exception to Service Bulletin Inspection Instructions

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 
2009-24-08, Amendment 39-16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009). 
Where paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service 
Bulletin 777-53A0054, dated August 7, 2008, specifies to ``contact 
Boeing for inspection requirements for operation beyond 60,000 total 
flight-cycles after first repaint,'' for those airplanes, this AD 
requires contacting the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification 
Office (ACO), for all inspection requirements of this AD and for 
doing the requirements.

(k) Retained Reporting

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 
2009-24-08, Amendment 39-16096 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009). At 
the applicable time specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this 
AD: Submit a report of positive findings of cracks found during the 
inspection required by paragraphs (g) and (m) of this AD to the 
Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 
98124-2207. Alternatively, operators may submit reports to their 
Boeing field service representatives. The report must contain, at a 
minimum, the inspection results, a description of any discrepancies 
found, the airplane serial number, and the number of flight cycles 
and flight hours on the airplane.
    (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of 
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
    (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this 
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of 
this AD.

(l) New Inspection for External Decals

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD; or at the 
applicable time specified for inspection of external doubler, lap 
joint, or large cargo door hinge locations in Tables 1 through 6 of 
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010; whichever is later: 
Inspect to determine the locations where external decals have been 
applied or removed across affected lap joints, large cargo door 
hinges, and external doublers, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, Revision 1, 
dated November 4, 2010, except as specified in paragraph (n)(3) of 
this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in 
lieu of this inspection if a record of all decal activities 
(installation or removal locations) can be conclusively determined 
from that review.

(m) New Inspection for Scribe Lines and Related Investigative and 
Corrective Actions

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (l) of this AD, 
any location is found where external decals have been applied or 
removed across lap joints, large cargo door hinges, or external 
doublers: Before further flight, do a detailed exploratory 
inspection for scribe lines at all affected locations, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, except as specified in 
paragraph (n)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative 
and corrective actions at the times specified in Boeing Service 
Bulletin 777-53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, by 
accomplishing all actions specified in the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, Revision 1, 
dated November 4, 2010, except as provided by paragraphs (i) and 
(n)(3) of this AD.

(n) Exceptions to Service Information

    (1) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, Revision 1, dated 
November 4, 2010, specifies a compliance time after the date on that 
service bulletin, paragraphs (l) and (m) of this AD require 
compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective 
date of this AD.
    (2) Where paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service 
Bulletin 777-53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, specifies 
to ``contact Boeing for inspection requirements for operation beyond 
60,000 total flight-cycles after first repaint,'' for those 
airplanes, this AD requires contacting the Manager, Seattle ACO, for 
all inspection requirements of this AD and for doing the 
requirements.
    (3) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, Revision 1, dated 
November 4, 2010, specifies to ``Put the airplane back to a 
serviceable condition,'' this AD does not require that action.

 (o) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraph (m) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-
53A0054, dated August 7, 2008.

(p) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty 
for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to 
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that 
collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control 
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is 
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the 
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. All responses to this collection of 
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this 
burden and suggestions for reducing the

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burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., 
Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, AES-200.

(q) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle 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) 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, Seattle ACO, to make 
those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must 
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must 
specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) AMOCs approved for AD 2009-24-08, Amendment 39-16096 (74 FR 
62217, November 27, 2009), are approved as AMOCs for the 
corresponding provisions of this AD, except that AMOCs approved for 
AD 2009-24-08 are not approved for fuselage areas where any decals 
may have been installed or removed on airplanes that have never been 
stripped or repainted since they left the factory.

(r) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Melanie Violette, 
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: 425-917-6422; fax: 425-917-6590; email: 
MelanieViolette@faa.gov.

(s) 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.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
May 20, 2013.
    (i) Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, Revision 1, dated 
November 4, 2010.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
January 4, 2010 (74 FR 62217, November 27, 2009).
    (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, dated August 7, 
2008.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (5) For Boeing 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; phone: 
206-544-5000, extension 1; fax: 206-766-5680; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (6) 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.
    (7) 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 March 29, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-08346 Filed 4-12-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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