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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0327; Directorate
Identifier 2011–NM–161–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede an
existing airworthiness directive (AD)
that applies to all The Boeing Company
Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300,
–400, and –500 series airplanes. The
existing AD currently requires repetitive
inspections for cracking in and around
the upper and lower hinge cutouts of
the forward entry and forward galley
service doorways, and corrective actions
if necessary. Since we issued that AD,
we have received multiple reports of
cracks in the skin and/or bear strap at
the forward galley service doorway
hinge cutouts, and multiple reports of
cracking under the repairs installed at
the hinge cutouts. This proposed AD
would reduce the inspection threshold
for cracking in and around the galley
service doorway hinge cutouts, add
inspections of certain repaired structure
at the forward entry and galley service
doorway upper and lower hinge cutouts,
expand the inspection area at the
forward entry and galley service
doorway upper and lower hinge cutouts,
and remove certain airplanes from the
applicability. We are proposing this AD
to detect and correct such cracking,
which could result in rapid
decompression of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by May 31, 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 proposed AD, contact Boeing
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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 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:
Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6450;
fax: 425–917–6590; email:
Alan.Pohl@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–2013–0327; Directorate Identifier
2011–NM–161–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 May 9, 2008, we issued AD 2008–
11–04, Amendment 39–15526 (73 FR
29421, May 21, 2008), for all The Boeing
Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C,
–300, –400, and –500 series airplanes.
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That AD requires repetitive inspections
for cracking in and around the upper
and lower hinge cutouts of the forward
entry and forward galley service
doorways, and corrective actions if
necessary. That AD resulted from
multiple reports of cracks found in the
skin, bearstrap, and/or frame outer
chord in the hinge cutout areas of the
forward entry and forward galley service
doorways. We issued that AD to detect
and correct cracking, which could result
in rapid decompression of the airplane.
Actions Since Existing AD (73 FR
29421, May 21, 2008) Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2008–11–04,
Amendment 39–15526 (73 FR 29421,
May 21, 2008), we have received 15
reports of cracks in the skin and/or bear
strap at the forward galley service
doorway hinge cutouts found on
airplanes that had accumulated fewer
than 40,000 total flight cycles (the
inspection compliance time required by
the existing AD). The lowest reported
total flight cycles on an airplane with a
crack were 24,423; this airplane had a
0.55-inch crack in the skin and no
cracks in the bear strap. We have also
received four reports of cracking under
the repairs installed at the hinge cutouts
as specified in the structural repair
manual (SRM).
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin
737–53A1200, Revision 2, dated
September 12, 2012. For information on
the procedures and compliance times,
see this service information at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Docket No. FAA–2013–0327.
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
the requirements of AD 2008–11–04,
Amendment 39–15526 (73 FR 29421,
May 21, 2008), and would reduce the
inspection threshold for cracking in and
around the galley service doorway hinge
cutouts, add inspections of certain
repaired structure at the forward entry
and galley service doorway upper and
lower hinge cutouts, expand the
inspection area at the forward entry and
galley service doorway upper and lower
hinge cutouts, and remove certain
airplanes from the applicability.
The phrase ‘‘related investigative
actions’’ might be used in this proposed
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AD. ‘‘Related investigative actions’’ are
follow-on actions that (1) are related to
the primary action, and (2) are actions
that further investigate the nature of any
condition found. Related investigative
actions in an AD could include, for
example, inspections.
In addition, the phrase ‘‘corrective
actions’’ might be used in this proposed
AD. ‘‘Corrective actions’’ are actions
that correct or address any condition
found. Corrective actions in an AD
could include, for example, repairs.
Change to Existing AD (73 FR 29421,
May 21, 2008)
This proposed AD would retain all
the requirements of AD 2008–11–04,
Amendment 39–15526 (73 FR 29421,
May 21, 2008). Since AD 2008–11–04
was issued, the AD format has been
revised, and certain paragraphs have
been rearranged. As a result, the
corresponding paragraph identifiers
have changed in this proposed AD, as
listed in the following table:
REVISED PARAGRAPH IDENTIFIERS
Requirement in
AD 2008–11–
04, Amendment
39–15526 (73
FR 29421, May
21, 2008)
paragraph (f)
paragraph (g)
paragraph (h)
Corresponding
requirement in this
proposed AD
paragraph (g)
paragraph (h)(1)
paragraph (h)(2)
We have revised paragraph (i) of AD
2008–11–04, Amendment 39–15526 (73
FR 29421, May 21, 2008) (paragraph (i)
of this proposed AD), by removing
reference to Boeing 737–100/–200 SRM
53–30–1, Figures 20, 21, 31, or 32; and
Boeing 737–300/–400/–500 SRM 53–10–
01, Repair 5, 6, or 8. Instead, we have
added Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this
proposed AD to specify that guidance
on repairs may be found in Boeing 737–
100/–200 SRM 53–30–1, Figure 20, 21,
31, or 32; or Boeing 737–300/–400/–500
SRM 53–10–01, Repair 5, 6, or 8; as
applicable.
Differences Between the Proposed AD
and the Service Information
Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
53A1200, Revision 2, dated September
12, 2012, specifies to contact the
manufacturer for instructions on how to
repair certain conditions, but this
proposed AD would require repairing
those conditions in one of the following
ways:
• In accordance with a method that
we approve; or
• Using data that meet the
certification basis of the airplane, and
that have been approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) whom
we have authorized to make those
findings.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 547 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Inspections [retained actions
from AD 2008–11–04,
Amendment 39–15526 (73
FR 29421, May 21, 2008)].
Inspection [new proposed action].
Labor cost
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Cost on U.S. operators
$0
Up to $6,205 per inspection
cycle.
Up to $3,394,135 per inspection cycle.
Up to 34 work-hours × $85
per hour = $2,890 per inspection cycle.
$0
Up to $2,890 per inspection
cycle.
Up to $1,580,830 per inspection cycle.
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.
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Cost per product
Up to 73 work-hours × $85
per hour = $6,205 per inspection cycle.
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this proposed AD.
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Regulatory Findings
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
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.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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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:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2008–11–04, Amendment 39–15526 (73
FR 29421, May 21, 2008), and adding
the following new AD:
■
Docket No. FAA–2013–
0327; Directorate Identifier 2011–NM–
161–AD.
THE BOEING COMPANY:
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(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
AD action by May 31, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2008–11–04,
Amendment 39–15526 (73 FR 29421, May 21,
2008).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400,
and –500 series airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–53A1200, Revision 2, dated
September 12, 2012.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by multiple reports
of cracks in the skin and/or bear strap at the
forward galley service doorway hinge
cutouts, and multiple reports of cracking
under the repairs installed at the hinge
cutouts. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct such cracking, which could result in
rapid decompression of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
compliance within the specified compliance
time after June 25, 2008 (the effective date of
AD 2008–11–04, Amendment 39–15526 (73
FR 29421, May 21, 2008)).
(2) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737–53A1200, dated April 13, 2006, specifies
contacting Boeing for information about
installing an optional preventive
modification that would terminate the
repetitive inspections specified in paragraph
(g) of this AD, this AD requires that any
terminating action be done by using a
method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (o) of this
AD.
(i) Retained Optional Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the optional
terminating action specified paragraph (i) of
AD 2008–11–04, Amendment 39–15526 (73
FR 29421, May 21, 2008), with revised
method of compliance language. The
inspections specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD may be terminated at areas repaired using
a method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (o) of this
AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD:
Guidance on repairs can be found in Boeing
737–100/–200 SRM 53–30–1, Figure 20, 21,
31, or 32; or Boeing 737–300/–400/–500 SRM
53–10–01, Repair 5, 6, or 8; as applicable.
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(g) Retained Repetitive Inspections
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (f) of AD 2008–11–04, Amendment
39–15526 (73 FR 29421, May 21, 2008).
Except as provided by paragraph (h)(1) of this
AD, at the applicable times specified in
paragraph 1.E. ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737–53A1200, dated April
13, 2006, do external detailed, low frequency
eddy current (LFEC), high frequency eddy
current (HFEC), and HFEC rotary probe
inspections, as applicable, for cracks in and
around the upper and lower hinge cutouts of
the forward entry and forward galley service
doorways, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737–53A1200, dated April
13, 2006, except as provided by paragraphs
(h)(2) and (i) of this AD. Do not exceed the
applicable repetitive interval for the previous
inspection, as specified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737–53A1200, dated April
13, 2006, as Option A or Option B. Repair
any crack before further flight using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (o) of this AD.
Accomplishment of the actions required by
paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
(j) New Repetitive Inspections and Repair
Except as required by paragraph (l)(1) of
this AD, at the applicable times specified in
Paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Service Bulletin 737–53A1200, Revision 2,
dated September 12, 2012: Do an external
and internal detailed inspection, HFEC
inspection, and HFEC hole probe inspection,
at the forward entry and galley service
doorway upper and lower hinge cutouts for
cracking in the skin, bonded doubler,
bearstrap, and frame outer chord, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
53A1200, Revision 2, dated September 12,
2012, except as required by paragraph (m) of
this AD. Options provided in Boeing Service
Bulletin 737–53A1200, Revision 2, dated
September 12, 2012, for accomplishing the
inspections are acceptable for compliance
with the corresponding requirements of this
paragraph. Repeat the applicable inspections
thereafter at the applicable times specified in
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Service Bulletin 737–53A1200, Revision 2,
dated September 12, 2012. If any crack is
found, before further flight, repair using a
method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (o) of this
AD. Accomplishment of the initial
inspections terminates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(h) Retained Exceptions to Service Bulletin
Specifications
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008–11–04,
Amendment 39–15526 (73 FR 29421, May 21,
2008).
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737–53A1200, dated April 13, 2006, specifies
a compliance time after the release date of
that service bulletin, this AD requires
(k) New Actions for Airplanes With Certain
Repairs Installed
(1) For airplanes with any SRM repair
specified in paragraphs (k)(1)(i) though
(k)(1)(vii) of this AD installed, at the
applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Service Bulletin
737–53A1200, Revision 2, dated September
12, 2012: Do an external and internal detailed
inspection, HFEC inspection, and LFEC
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inspection, at the forward entry and galley
service doorway upper and lower hinge
cutouts for cracking in the skin, bearstrap,
and frame outer chord, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 737–53A1200, Revision 2,
dated September 12, 2012, except as required
by paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Repeat the
inspection thereafter at the applicable times
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53A1200,
Revision 2, dated September 12, 2012. If any
crack is found, before further flight, repair
using a method approved in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (o) of
this AD.
(i) Repair specified in Boeing 737–100/-200
SRM 53–30–03, Figure 21.
(ii) Repair specified in Boeing 737–100/200
SRM 53–30–03, Figure 31.
(iii) Repair 5 specified in Boeing 737–300
SRM 53–10–01; Repair 5 specified in Boeing
737–400 SRM 53–10–01; or Repair 5
specified in Boeing 737–500 SRM 53–10–01;
installed at the upper or lower hinge cutout.
(iv) Repair specified in Boeing 737–100/
200 SRM 53–30–03, Figure 20.
(v) Repair 6 specified in Boeing 737–300
SRM 53–10–01; Repair 6 specified in Boeing
737–400 SRM 53–10–01; or Repair 6
specified in Boeing 737–500 SRM 53–10–01.
(vi) Repair 8 specified in Boeing 737–300
SRM 53–10–01; Repair 8 specified in Boeing
737–400 SRM 53–10–01; or Repair 8
specified in Boeing 737–500 SRM 53–10–01.
(vii) Repair specified in Boeing 737–100/
200 SRM 53–30–03, Figure 32.
(2) For airplanes with any repair installed
at the forward entry doorway or forward
galley doorway, upper or lower hinge cutout,
that does not meet the conditions specified
in paragraph 3.A.10. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
53A1200, Revision 2, dated September 12,
20012: Except as required by paragraph (l) of
this AD, at the applicable times specified in
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Service Bulletin 737–53A1200, Revision 2,
dated September 12, 2012, contact the
Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, for instructions
using the procedures specified in paragraph
(o) of this AD and do the actions required by
the FAA.
(l) New Exception to Service Bulletin
Specifications
(1) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
53A1200, Revision 2, dated September 12,
2012, specifies a compliance time after the
issue date of Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
53A1200, Revision 1, dated July 7, 2011, this
AD requires compliance within the specified
compliance time after the effective date of
this AD.
(2) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737–
53A1200, Revision 2, dated September 12,
2012, specifies to contact Boeing for further
instructions, this AD requires contacting the
Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA, for instructions and doing the
actions required by the FAA, using the
procedures specified in paragraph (o) of this
AD
(m) Exception for Group 5 Airplanes
For Group 5 airplanes identified in Boeing
Service Bulletin 737–53A1200, Revision 2,
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dated September 12, 2012: Before further
flight, contact the Manager, Seattle ACO,
FAA, for instructions using the procedures
specified in paragraph (o) of this AD and do
the actions required by the FAA.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 4,
2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
(n) Credit for Previous Actions
[FR Doc. 2013–08908 Filed 4–15–13; 8:45 am]
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraphs (j) and (k) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1200,
Revision 1, dated July 7, 2011, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(o) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
21 CFR Part 107
(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 previously in
accordance with paragraphs (f) and (i) of AD
2008–11–04, Amendment 39–15526 (73 FR
29421, May 21, 2008), are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of
paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD.
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(p) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
3356; phone: 425–917–6450; fax: 425–917–
6590; email: Alan.Pohl@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; 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
Infant Formula: The Addition of
Minimum and Maximum Levels of
Selenium to Infant Formula and
Related Labeling Requirements
Food and Drug Administration.
Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is proposing to
amend the regulations on nutrient
specifications and labeling for infant
formula to add the mineral selenium to
the list of required nutrients and to
establish minimum and maximum
levels of selenium in infant formula.
DATES: Submit either electronic or
written comments on the proposed rule
by July 1, 2013. Submit comments on
information collection issues under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 by
May 16, 2013, (see the ‘‘Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995’’ section of this
document).
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by Docket No. FDA–2013–N–
0067, by any of the following methods,
except that comments on information
collection issues under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 must be
submitted to the Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) (see the
‘‘Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995’’
section of this document):
Electronic Submissions
Submit electronic comments in the
following way:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
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Submit written submissions in the
following way:
• Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for
paper or CD–ROM submissions):
Division of Dockets Management (HFA–
305), Food and Drug Administration,
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville,
MD 20852.
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Instructions: All submissions received
must include the Agency name and
Docket No. FDA–2013–N–0067 for this
rulemaking. All comments received may
be posted without change to https://
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personal information provided. For
additional information on submitting
comments, see the ‘‘How Do You
Submit Comments on This Rule?’’
heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section of this document.
Docket: For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments received, go to https://
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Management, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm.
1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
With regard to the proposed rule:
Benson M. Silverman, Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS–
850), Food and Drug Administration,
5100 Paint Branch Pkwy, College Park,
MD 20740, 240–402–1450.
With regard to the information
collection issues: Domini Bean, Office of
Information Management, Food and
Drug Administration, 1350 Piccard Dr.,
PI50–400T, Rockville, MD 20850,
domini.bean@fda.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. What is the background of this
proposed rule?
Section 412(i) of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act)
(21 U.S.C. 350a(i)) establishes
requirements for the nutrient content of
infant formulas. Under section 412(i)(2)
of the FD&C Act, the Secretary of Health
and Human Services (the Secretary) is
authorized to revise the list of required
nutrients and the required level for any
required nutrient, which authority has
been delegated to the Commissioner of
Food and Drugs (the Commissioner).
The table in section 412(i) of the FD&C
Act and FDA regulations, 21 CFR
107.100, specify that infant formulas
must contain 29 nutrients; minimum
levels for each nutrient and maximum
levels for 9 of the nutrients are also
specified.
At the time FDA established nutrient
specifications for infant formula,
selenium was not recognized as an
essential nutrient and was not one of the
nutrients required by statute in infant
formula. As explained in detail in this
document, selenium has subsequently
been recognized as an essential nutrient.
Therefore, we are proposing to amend
the nutrient specifications for infant
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0327; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-161-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 supersede an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) that applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C,
-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The existing AD currently
requires repetitive inspections for cracking in and around the upper
and lower hinge cutouts of the forward entry and forward galley service
doorways, and corrective actions if necessary. Since we issued that AD,
we have received multiple reports of cracks in the skin and/or bear
strap at the forward galley service doorway hinge cutouts, and multiple
reports of cracking under the repairs installed at the hinge cutouts.
This proposed AD would reduce the inspection threshold for cracking in
and around the galley service doorway hinge cutouts, add inspections of
certain repaired structure at the forward entry and galley service
doorway upper and lower hinge cutouts, expand the inspection area at
the forward entry and galley service doorway upper and lower hinge
cutouts, and remove certain airplanes from the applicability. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct such cracking, which could
result in rapid decompression of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 31, 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 proposed 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 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: Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6450;
fax: 425-917-6590; email: Alan.Pohl@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-2013-0327;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-161-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 May 9, 2008, we issued AD 2008-11-04, Amendment 39-15526 (73 FR
29421, May 21, 2008), for all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -
200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. That AD requires
repetitive inspections for cracking in and around the upper and lower
hinge cutouts of the forward entry and forward galley service doorways,
and corrective actions if necessary. That AD resulted from multiple
reports of cracks found in the skin, bearstrap, and/or frame outer
chord in the hinge cutout areas of the forward entry and forward galley
service doorways. We issued that AD to detect and correct cracking,
which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane.
Actions Since Existing AD (73 FR 29421, May 21, 2008) Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2008-11-04, Amendment 39-15526 (73 FR 29421, May
21, 2008), we have received 15 reports of cracks in the skin and/or
bear strap at the forward galley service doorway hinge cutouts found on
airplanes that had accumulated fewer than 40,000 total flight cycles
(the inspection compliance time required by the existing AD). The
lowest reported total flight cycles on an airplane with a crack were
24,423; this airplane had a 0.55-inch crack in the skin and no cracks
in the bear strap. We have also received four reports of cracking under
the repairs installed at the hinge cutouts as specified in the
structural repair manual (SRM).
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1200, Revision 2, dated
September 12, 2012. For information on the procedures and compliance
times, see this service information at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for Docket No. FAA-2013-0327.
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 the requirements of AD 2008-11-
04, Amendment 39-15526 (73 FR 29421, May 21, 2008), and would reduce
the inspection threshold for cracking in and around the galley service
doorway hinge cutouts, add inspections of certain repaired structure at
the forward entry and galley service doorway upper and lower hinge
cutouts, expand the inspection area at the forward entry and galley
service doorway upper and lower hinge cutouts, and remove certain
airplanes from the applicability.
The phrase ``related investigative actions'' might be used in this
proposed
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AD. ``Related investigative actions'' are follow-on actions that (1)
are related to the primary action, and (2) are actions that further
investigate the nature of any condition found. Related investigative
actions in an AD could include, for example, inspections.
In addition, the phrase ``corrective actions'' might be used in
this proposed AD. ``Corrective actions'' are actions that correct or
address any condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include,
for example, repairs.
Change to Existing AD (73 FR 29421, May 21, 2008)
This proposed AD would retain all the requirements of AD 2008-11-
04, Amendment 39-15526 (73 FR 29421, May 21, 2008). Since AD 2008-11-04
was issued, the AD format has been revised, and certain paragraphs have
been rearranged. As a result, the corresponding paragraph identifiers
have changed in this proposed AD, as listed in the following table:
Revised Paragraph Identifiers
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Requirement in AD 2008-11-04,
Amendment 39-15526 (73 FR 29421, Corresponding requirement in this
May 21, 2008) proposed AD
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paragraph (f) paragraph (g)
paragraph (g) paragraph (h)(1)
paragraph (h) paragraph (h)(2)
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We have revised paragraph (i) of AD 2008-11-04, Amendment 39-15526
(73 FR 29421, May 21, 2008) (paragraph (i) of this proposed AD), by
removing reference to Boeing 737-100/-200 SRM 53-30-1, Figures 20, 21,
31, or 32; and Boeing 737-300/-400/-500 SRM 53-10-01, Repair 5, 6, or
8. Instead, we have added Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this proposed AD
to specify that guidance on repairs may be found in Boeing 737-100/-200
SRM 53-30-1, Figure 20, 21, 31, or 32; or Boeing 737-300/-400/-500 SRM
53-10-01, Repair 5, 6, or 8; as applicable.
Differences Between the Proposed AD and the Service Information
Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1200, Revision 2, dated September
12, 2012, specifies to contact the manufacturer for instructions on how
to repair certain conditions, but this proposed AD would require
repairing those conditions in one of the following ways:
In accordance with a method that we approve; or
Using data that meet the certification basis of the
airplane, and that have been approved by the Boeing Commercial
Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) whom we have
authorized to make those findings.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 547 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspections [retained actions Up to 73 work-hours $0 Up to $6,205 per Up to $3,394,135
from AD 2008-11-04, Amendment 39- x $85 per hour = inspection cycle. per inspection
15526 (73 FR 29421, May 21, $6,205 per cycle.
2008)]. inspection cycle.
Inspection [new proposed action]. Up to 34 work-hours $0 Up to $2,890 per Up to $1,580,830
x $85 per hour = inspection cycle. per inspection
$2,890 per cycle.
inspection cycle.
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed
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 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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2008-11-04, Amendment 39-15526 (73 FR 29421, May 21, 2008), and adding
the following new AD:
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2013-0327; Directorate Identifier
2011-NM-161-AD.
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(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by May 31, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2008-11-04, Amendment 39-15526 (73 FR
29421, May 21, 2008).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -
200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1200,
Revision 2, dated September 12, 2012.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by multiple reports of cracks in the skin
and/or bear strap at the forward galley service doorway hinge
cutouts, and multiple reports of cracking under the repairs
installed at the hinge cutouts. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct such cracking, which could result in rapid decompression of
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Repetitive Inspections
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2008-11-04, Amendment 39-15526 (73 FR 29421, May 21, 2008). Except
as provided by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, at the applicable times
specified in paragraph 1.E. ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1200, dated April 13, 2006, do external detailed,
low frequency eddy current (LFEC), high frequency eddy current
(HFEC), and HFEC rotary probe inspections, as applicable, for cracks
in and around the upper and lower hinge cutouts of the forward entry
and forward galley service doorways, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-
53A1200, dated April 13, 2006, except as provided by paragraphs
(h)(2) and (i) of this AD. Do not exceed the applicable repetitive
interval for the previous inspection, as specified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737-53A1200, dated April 13, 2006, as Option A or
Option B. Repair any crack before further flight using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph
(o) of this AD. Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph
(j) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(h) Retained Exceptions to Service Bulletin Specifications
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and
(h) of AD 2008-11-04, Amendment 39-15526 (73 FR 29421, May 21,
2008).
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1200, dated April
13, 2006, specifies a compliance time after the release date of that
service bulletin, this AD requires compliance within the specified
compliance time after June 25, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008-
11-04, Amendment 39-15526 (73 FR 29421, May 21, 2008)).
(2) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1200, dated
April 13, 2006, specifies contacting Boeing for information about
installing an optional preventive modification that would terminate
the repetitive inspections specified in paragraph (g) of this AD,
this AD requires that any terminating action be done by using a
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (o) of this AD.
(i) Retained Optional Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the optional terminating action
specified paragraph (i) of AD 2008-11-04, Amendment 39-15526 (73 FR
29421, May 21, 2008), with revised method of compliance language.
The inspections specified in paragraph (g) of this AD may be
terminated at areas repaired using a method approved in accordance
with the procedures specified in paragraph (o) of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: Guidance on repairs can be
found in Boeing 737-100/-200 SRM 53-30-1, Figure 20, 21, 31, or 32;
or Boeing 737-300/-400/-500 SRM 53-10-01, Repair 5, 6, or 8; as
applicable.
(j) New Repetitive Inspections and Repair
Except as required by paragraph (l)(1) of this AD, at the
applicable times specified in Paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1200, Revision 2, dated September 12,
2012: Do an external and internal detailed inspection, HFEC
inspection, and HFEC hole probe inspection, at the forward entry and
galley service doorway upper and lower hinge cutouts for cracking in
the skin, bonded doubler, bearstrap, and frame outer chord, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53A1200, Revision 2, dated September 12, 2012, except
as required by paragraph (m) of this AD. Options provided in Boeing
Service Bulletin 737-53A1200, Revision 2, dated September 12, 2012,
for accomplishing the inspections are acceptable for compliance with
the corresponding requirements of this paragraph. Repeat the
applicable inspections thereafter at the applicable times specified
in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-
53A1200, Revision 2, dated September 12, 2012. If any crack is
found, before further flight, repair using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (o) of this
AD. Accomplishment of the initial inspections terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(k) New Actions for Airplanes With Certain Repairs Installed
(1) For airplanes with any SRM repair specified in paragraphs
(k)(1)(i) though (k)(1)(vii) of this AD installed, at the applicable
times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53A1200, Revision 2, dated September 12, 2012: Do an
external and internal detailed inspection, HFEC inspection, and LFEC
inspection, at the forward entry and galley service doorway upper
and lower hinge cutouts for cracking in the skin, bearstrap, and
frame outer chord, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1200, Revision 2,
dated September 12, 2012, except as required by paragraph (l)(2) of
this AD. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the applicable times
specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53A1200, Revision 2, dated September 12, 2012. If any
crack is found, before further flight, repair using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph
(o) of this AD.
(i) Repair specified in Boeing 737-100/-200 SRM 53-30-03, Figure
21.
(ii) Repair specified in Boeing 737-100/200 SRM 53-30-03, Figure
31.
(iii) Repair 5 specified in Boeing 737-300 SRM 53-10-01; Repair
5 specified in Boeing 737-400 SRM 53-10-01; or Repair 5 specified in
Boeing 737-500 SRM 53-10-01; installed at the upper or lower hinge
cutout.
(iv) Repair specified in Boeing 737-100/200 SRM 53-30-03, Figure
20.
(v) Repair 6 specified in Boeing 737-300 SRM 53-10-01; Repair 6
specified in Boeing 737-400 SRM 53-10-01; or Repair 6 specified in
Boeing 737-500 SRM 53-10-01.
(vi) Repair 8 specified in Boeing 737-300 SRM 53-10-01; Repair 8
specified in Boeing 737-400 SRM 53-10-01; or Repair 8 specified in
Boeing 737-500 SRM 53-10-01.
(vii) Repair specified in Boeing 737-100/200 SRM 53-30-03,
Figure 32.
(2) For airplanes with any repair installed at the forward entry
doorway or forward galley doorway, upper or lower hinge cutout, that
does not meet the conditions specified in paragraph 3.A.10. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1200,
Revision 2, dated September 12, 20012: Except as required by
paragraph (l) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-
53A1200, Revision 2, dated September 12, 2012, contact the Manager,
Seattle ACO, FAA, for instructions using the procedures specified in
paragraph (o) of this AD and do the actions required by the FAA.
(l) New Exception to Service Bulletin Specifications
(1) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1200, Revision 2, dated
September 12, 2012, specifies a compliance time after the issue date
of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1200, Revision 1, dated July 7,
2011, this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance
time after the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1200, Revision 2, dated
September 12, 2012, specifies to contact Boeing for further
instructions, this AD requires contacting the Manager, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, for instructions and doing
the actions required by the FAA, using the procedures specified in
paragraph (o) of this AD
(m) Exception for Group 5 Airplanes
For Group 5 airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-
53A1200, Revision 2,
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dated September 12, 2012: Before further flight, contact the
Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, for instructions using the procedures
specified in paragraph (o) of this AD and do the actions required by
the FAA.
(n) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (j) and (k) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1200, Revision 1, dated July 7, 2011, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(o) 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 previously in accordance with paragraphs (f)
and (i) of AD 2008-11-04, Amendment 39-15526 (73 FR 29421, May 21,
2008), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of
paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD.
(p) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Alan Pohl,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6450; fax: 425-917-6590; email:
Alan.Pohl@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; 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 4, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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