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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 reports of
cracking in the outboard flange of the
longeron extension fittings, which attach to
the wing-to-body fairing support frame. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracks in the longeron extension fittings,
which can become large and adversely affect
the structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection of Longeron Extension Fitting
For all airplanes: Except as required by
paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(4) of this AD, at the
time specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747–53A2860, dated December 4,
2012, do a surface high frequency eddy
current (HFEC) inspection of the left and
right longeron extension fittings for cracking,
and do all applicable corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747–53A2860, dated December 4, 2012,
except as required by paragraphs (i)(2) and
(i)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective
actions before further flight. If no cracking is
found, repeat the inspection thereafter at the
intervals specified in paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747–53A2860, dated December 4,
2012, until a permanent repair, longeron
extension fitting replacement, or preventative
modification is done, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–53A2860, dated
December 4, 2012.
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(h) Inspection of Temporary Repair and
Corrective Actions
For airplanes on which a temporary repair
as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747–53A2860 has been done: At the times
specified in table 2 of paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747–53A2860, dated December 4,
2012, do a surface HFEC inspection of the
temporary repair of the longeron extension
fittings for cracking, and do all applicable
corrective actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–53A2860, dated
December 4, 2012, except as required by
paragraph (i)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable
corrective actions before further flight.
(i) Exceptions to Service Information
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747–53A2860, dated December 4, 2012,
specifies a compliance time relative to the
issue date of that service bulletin, this AD
requires compliance within the specified
compliance time after the effective date of
this AD.
(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747–53A2860, dated December 4, 2012,
specifies to contact Boeing for repair
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information: Before further flight, repair
using a method approved in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of
this AD.
(3) For airplanes not identified in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2860, dated
December 4, 2012, but included in paragraph
(c) of this AD: These airplanes are in Group
1 for the purposes of this AD. This AD
requires that the applicable actions specified
in the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2860,
dated December 4, 2012, be accomplished on
these airplanes.
(4) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747–53A2860, dated December 4, 2012,
specifies ‘‘all airplanes,’’ this means all
airplanes identified in paragraph (c) of this
AD.
(j) Optional Terminating Action
Doing the permanent repair, longeron
extension fitting replacement, or preventative
modification, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–53A2860, dated
December 4, 2012, terminates the repetitive
inspections required by paragraph (g) of this
AD.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, 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 Nathan Weigand, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,
FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6428; fax: 425–
917–6590; email:
Nathan.P.Weigand@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.
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(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
53A2860, dated December 4, 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.
(4) You may view this 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.
(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 June 25,
2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Manager, Transport
Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013–17137 Filed 7–19–13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0206; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–068–AD; Amendment
39–17507; AD 2013–14–02]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 727 airplanes.
This AD was prompted by reports of
spanwise cracks and corrosion in the
wing center box upper skin and rear
spar upper chord between left buttock
line (LBL) 70.50 and right buttock line
(RBL) 70.50 at body station (STA) 870.
This AD requires repetitive inspections
of the wing center box for cracking
around certain fastener rows on the rear
spar upper chord horizontal flange; for
certain airplanes, repetitive inspections
for cracking of the rear spar upper chord
radius; for certain other airplanes,
repetitive inspections for damage,
cracking, and corrosion of the pressure
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seal; and repair if necessary. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracking and corrosion of the upper skin
and rear spar upper chord of the wing
center box, which could result in loss of
the airplane wing and consequent loss
of control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective August 26,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of August 26, 2013.
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;
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may
review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this 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.
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
have considered the comments received.
Supportive Comments
Boeing stated that it supports the
NPRM (78 FR 15658, March 12, 2013).
FedEx stated that the requirements
proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 15658,
March 12, 2013) would fit within the
planned scheduled maintenance check
and not impact fleet availability or spantime of the planned scheduled
maintenance check.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Berhane Alazar, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; phone: (425) 917–6577;
fax: (425) 917–6590; email:
berhane.alazar@faa.gov.
Conclusion
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on March 12, 2013 (78 FR
15658). The NPRM proposed to require
repetitive inspections of the wing center
box for cracking around certain fastener
rows on the rear spar upper chord
horizontal flange; for certain airplanes,
repetitive inspections for cracking of the
rear spar upper chord radius; for certain
other airplanes, repetitive inspections
for damage, cracking, and corrosion of
the pressure seal; and repair if
necessary.
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed—except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (78 FR
15658, March 12, 2013) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 15658,
March 12, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 98
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection .........
67 work-hours × $85 per hour = $5,695 per inspection cycle.
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this AD.
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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
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Parts cost
Cost per product
$0
Cost on U.S. operators
$5,695 per inspection
cycle.
$558,110 per inspection
cycle.
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
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(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,
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the FAA amends 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 adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2013–14–02 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–17507 ; Docket No. FAA–
2013–0206; Directorate Identifier 2012–
NM–068–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective August 26, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing
Company Model 727, 727C, 727–100, 727–
100C, 727–200, and 727–200F series
airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of
spanwise cracks and corrosion in the wing
center box upper skin and rear spar upper
chord between left buttock line (LBL) 70.50
and right buttock line (RBL) 70.50 at body
station (STA) 870. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cracking and corrosion of
the upper skin and rear spar upper chord of
the wing center box, which could result in
loss of the airplane wing and consequent loss
of control of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD, at the applicable time specified in
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 727–57–
0187, dated March 8, 2012: Inspect the wing
center box between LBL 70.50 and RBL
70.50, at STA 870, as specified in paragraphs
(g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), (g)(4), and (g)(5) of this
AD, as applicable, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 727–57–
0187, dated March 8, 2012. Repeat the
inspections thereafter at the applicable times
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
727–57–0187, dated March 8, 2012. If any
crack, corrosion, or damage is found during
any inspection required by this AD, before
further flight, repair using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
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(1) Do a high frequency eddy current
(HFEC) or detailed inspection for cracking
around the forward fastener row in the rear
spar upper chord horizontal flange.
(2) Do a low frequency eddy current
inspection for cracking around the aft
fastener row in the rear spar upper chord
horizontal flange.
(3) Do a detailed or HFEC inspection for
cracking in the rear spar upper chord radius.
(4) Do a detailed or HFEC inspection for
cracking in the upper skin around the
forward fastener row common to the rear spar
upper chord horizontal flange.
(5) Do a detailed inspection for damage,
cracking, and corrosion in the pressure seal.
(h) Exception to the Service Information
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
727–57–0187, dated March 8, 2012, specifies
compliance times ‘‘after the original issue
date of this service bulletin.’’ However, this
AD requires compliance within the specified
compliance times ‘‘after the effective date of
this AD.’’
(i) 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.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Berhane Alazar, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
phone: (425) 917–6577; fax: (425) 917–6590;
email: berhane.alazar@faa.gov.
(k) 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 727–57–0187, dated March 8, 2012.
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(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.
(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 June 21,
2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013–16927 Filed 7–19–13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0213; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–207–AD; Amendment
39–17512; AD 2013–14–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Inc.
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Learjet Inc. Model 45 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a report that the fire
barrier seal on the external baggage door
does not seal the surrounding door
structure due to incorrect positioning of
the barrier. This AD requires modifying
the fire seal on the baggage door,
including doing inspections of the fire
seal for correct contact and corrective
action if necessary. We are issuing this
AD to prevent improper sealing of the
baggage door, which could increase the
risk of an uncontained fire in the
baggage compartment.
DATES: This AD is effective August 26,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of August 26, 2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Learjet,
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0206; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-068-AD;
Amendment 39-17507; AD 2013-14-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 727 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of
spanwise cracks and corrosion in the wing center box upper skin and
rear spar upper chord between left buttock line (LBL) 70.50 and right
buttock line (RBL) 70.50 at body station (STA) 870. This AD requires
repetitive inspections of the wing center box for cracking around
certain fastener rows on the rear spar upper chord horizontal flange;
for certain airplanes, repetitive inspections for cracking of the rear
spar upper chord radius; for certain other airplanes, repetitive
inspections for damage, cracking, and corrosion of the pressure
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seal; and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracking and corrosion of the upper skin and rear spar upper
chord of the wing center box, which could result in loss of the
airplane wing and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective August 26, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 26,
2013.
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; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this 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: Berhane Alazar, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: (425) 917-6577;
fax: (425) 917-6590; email: berhane.alazar@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 12, 2013 (78 FR
15658). The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections of the wing
center box for cracking around certain fastener rows on the rear spar
upper chord horizontal flange; for certain airplanes, repetitive
inspections for cracking of the rear spar upper chord radius; for
certain other airplanes, repetitive inspections for damage, cracking,
and corrosion of the pressure seal; and repair if necessary.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We have considered the comments received.
Supportive Comments
Boeing stated that it supports the NPRM (78 FR 15658, March 12,
2013).
FedEx stated that the requirements proposed in the NPRM (78 FR
15658, March 12, 2013) would fit within the planned scheduled
maintenance check and not impact fleet availability or span-time of the
planned scheduled maintenance check.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD as proposed--except for minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 15658, March 12, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 15658, March 12, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 98 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inspection................. 67 work-hours x $85 $0 $5,695 per inspection $558,110 per
per hour = $5,695 cycle. inspection cycle.
per inspection cycle.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator,
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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2013-14-02 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17507 ; Docket No. FAA-
2013-0206; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-068-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective August 26, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-
100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes, certificated
in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of spanwise cracks and corrosion
in the wing center box upper skin and rear spar upper chord between
left buttock line (LBL) 70.50 and right buttock line (RBL) 70.50 at
body station (STA) 870. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracking and corrosion of the upper skin and rear spar upper chord
of the wing center box, which could result in loss of the airplane
wing and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, at the
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-57-0187, dated March
8, 2012: Inspect the wing center box between LBL 70.50 and RBL
70.50, at STA 870, as specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2),
(g)(3), (g)(4), and (g)(5) of this AD, as applicable, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 727-57-0187, dated March 8, 2012. Repeat the
inspections thereafter at the applicable times specified in
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 727-57-0187, dated March 8, 2012. If any crack, corrosion,
or damage is found during any inspection required by this AD, before
further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
(1) Do a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) or detailed
inspection for cracking around the forward fastener row in the rear
spar upper chord horizontal flange.
(2) Do a low frequency eddy current inspection for cracking
around the aft fastener row in the rear spar upper chord horizontal
flange.
(3) Do a detailed or HFEC inspection for cracking in the rear
spar upper chord radius.
(4) Do a detailed or HFEC inspection for cracking in the upper
skin around the forward fastener row common to the rear spar upper
chord horizontal flange.
(5) Do a detailed inspection for damage, cracking, and corrosion
in the pressure seal.
(h) Exception to the Service Information
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-57-0187, dated
March 8, 2012, specifies compliance times ``after the original issue
date of this service bulletin.'' However, this AD requires
compliance within the specified compliance times ``after the
effective date of this AD.''
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(3) 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.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Berhane Alazar,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356;
phone: (425) 917-6577; fax: (425) 917-6590; email:
berhane.alazar@faa.gov.
(k) 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 727-57-0187, dated
March 8, 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.
(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/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 21, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-16927 Filed 7-19-13; 8:45 am]
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