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(b) Affected ADs
None.
in accordance with the procedures specified
in paragraph (k) of this AD.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–300,
747–400, and 747–400D series airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2866,
dated December 4, 2013.
(i) Tension Tie Replacement
After the accumulation of 13,000 total
flight cycles; but before the accumulation of
22,000 flight cycles after conversion to
special freighter or Boeing converted
freighter configuration, or within 2,000 flight
cycles after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later: Do the tension tie
replacement, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–53A2866, dated
December 4, 2013, except as provided by
paragraph (h) of this AD. Accomplishment of
the actions required by this paragraph
terminates the inspection requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by
the design approval holder (DAH) indicating
that the upper deck tension ties are subject
to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue
cracking of the upper deck tension ties.
Severed or disconnected tension ties at
multiple locations could result in rapid
decompression and loss of structural
integrity of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspections, Related Investigative
Actions, and Corrective Actions
For airplanes identified as Group 1,
Configuration 2; and Group 2; in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–53A2866, dated
December 4, 2013: Before the accumulation
of 10,000 flight cycles after conversion to
special freighter or Boeing converted
freighter configuration, or within 2,000 flight
cycles after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later, do the actions
specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this
AD, and do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747–53A2866, dated December 4, 2013,
except as provided by paragraph (h) of this
AD. Do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions before further flight.
Repeat the inspection of the forward and aft
tension tie channels thereafter at the
applicable time and intervals specified in
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2866, dated
December 4, 2013.
(1) At each tension tie station from 880 to
1100: Do a detailed inspection for cracks in
the forward and aft tension tie channels.
(2) At each tension tie station from 880 to
1100: Do a detailed inspection for cracks in
the forward and aft tension tie channels, and
do a surface high frequency eddy current
(HFEC) inspection for cracks around
fasteners in the tension tie channels.
(h) Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications
If, during accomplishment of the related
investigative action or inspections required
by this AD, any cracking is found, and
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2866,
dated December 4, 2013, specifies to contact
Boeing for repair instructions: Before further
flight, do the repair using a method approved
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(j) Post-tension Tie Replacement Inspections,
Related Investigative Actions, and
Corrective Actions
After accomplishing the actions required
by paragraph (i) of this AD: At the applicable
time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747–53A2866, dated December 4,
2013, do the actions specified in paragraph
(j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD; and do all applicable
related investigative and corrective actions;
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747–53A2866, dated December 4, 2013,
except as provided by paragraph (h) of this
AD. Do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions before further flight.
Repeat the applicable inspection of the
forward and aft tension tie channels
thereafter at the applicable time and intervals
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2866,
dated December 4, 2013.
(1) At each tension tie station from 880 to
1100: Do a detailed inspection for cracks in
the forward and aft tension tie channels.
(2) At each tension tie station from 880 to
1100: Do a detailed inspection for cracks in
the forward and aft tension tie channels, and
do a surface HFEC inspection for cracks
around fasteners in the tension tie channels.
(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
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@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
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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) If the service information contains steps
that are labeled as RC (Required for
Compliance), those steps must be done to
comply with this AD; any steps that are not
labeled as RC are recommended. Those steps
that are not labeled as RC may be deviated
from, done as part of other actions, or done
using accepted methods different from those
identified in the specified service
information without obtaining approval of an
AMOC, provided the steps labeled as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or
changes to steps labeled as RC require
approval of an AMOC.
(l) Related Information
(1) 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, WA 98057–
3356; phone: 425–917–6428; fax: 425–917–
6590; email: nathan.p.weigand@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may view this 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 14,
2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0252; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–213–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for The
Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes,
Model 720 and 720B series airplanes,
Model 727 airplanes, and Model 737–
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100, –200, and –200C series airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by a
report of a fire which originated near the
first officer’s area and caused extensive
damage to the flight deck on a different
airplane model. This proposed AD
would require replacing the lowpressure oxygen hoses with nonconductive low-pressure oxygen hoses
in the flight compartment. We are
proposing this AD to prevent
inadvertent electrical current from
passing through an internal, anticollapse spring of the low-pressure
oxygen hose, which can cause the lowpressure oxygen hose to melt or burn,
leading to an oxygen-fed fire and/or
smoke in the flight deck.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by June 9, 2014.
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;
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
this 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 by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0252; 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
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received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental
Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6457;
fax: 425–917–6590, email:
susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2014–0252; Directorate Identifier 2013–
NM–213–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
We received a report indicating that,
on certain The Boeing Company Model
757 airplanes, a fire originated near the
first officer’s area, which caused
extensive damage to the flight deck. A
Boeing investigation found that the low
pressure flexible hoses in the
pressurized flightcrew oxygen system
can potentially be conductive because of
the anti-kink metallic spring inside the
hose. The flight crew oxygen system on
The Boeing Company Model 707
airplanes, Model 720 and 720B series
airplanes, Model 727 airplanes, and
Model 737–100, –200, and –200C series
airplanes is almost identical to the
system installed on certain Model 757
airplanes. Therefore, Model 707
airplanes, Model 720 and 720B series
airplanes, Model 727 airplanes, and
Model 737–100, –200, and –200C series
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airplanes may be subject to the unsafe
condition revealed on certain Model 757
airplanes. This proposed AD is being
issued to prevent inadvertent electrical
current, which can cause the lowpressure flex-hose of a flight crew or
supernumerary oxygen system to melt
or burn, resulting in oxygen system
leakage and smoke or fire.
Related Rulemaking
On March 29, 2010, we issued AD
2010–06–17, Amendment 39–16242 (75
FR 15328, March 29, 2010), applicable
to certain Model 757 airplanes. AD
2010–06–17 currently requires
inspecting to verify the part number of
the low-pressure flex-hoses of the
flightcrew and supernumerary oxygen
system installed under the oxygen mask
stowage box at a flightcrew and
supernumerary oxygen mask location
and replacing with a new nonconductive low-pressure flex-hose of the
oxygen system if necessary. AD 2010–
06–17 was prompted by reports of a
low-pressure flex-hose of a flightcrew
oxygen system that burned through due
to inadvertent electrical current from a
short circuit in an adjacent audio select
panel.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin A3538, dated October 2, 2013;
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727–
35A0031, dated July 18, 2013; and
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
35A1140, dated August 28, 2013. For
information on the procedures, see this
service information at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Docket No. FAA 2014–0252.
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 these same
type designs.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require
accomplishing the actions specified in
the service information identified
previously.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 530 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts
cost
Cost per product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Replace oxygen hoses ....................
Up to 17 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,445 ................
$297
Up to $1,742 ......
Up to $923,260.
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
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We 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 this 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.
Service Bulletin 737–35A1140, dated August
28, 2013.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
(d) Subject
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
This AD was prompted by a report of a fire
which originated near the first officer’s area
and caused extensive damage to the flight
deck on a different airplane model. We are
issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent
electrical current from passing through an
internal, anti-collapse spring of the lowpressure oxygen hose, which can cause the
low-pressure oxygen hose to melt or burn,
leading to an oxygen-fed fire and/or smoke in
the flight deck.
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. Amend § 39.13 by adding the
following new airworthiness directive
(AD):
■
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2014–0252; Directorate Identifier 2013–
NM–213–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 9,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model 707–100 long body, –200, –100B
long body, and –100B short body airplanes;
Model 707–300, –300B, –300C, and –400
series airplanes; and Model 720 and 720B
series airplanes; as identified in Boeing 707
Alert Service Bulletin A3538, dated October
2, 2013.
(2) Model 727, 727C, 727–100, 727 –100C,
727–200, and 727–200F series airplanes, as
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
727–35A0031, dated July 18, 2013.
(3) Model 737–100, –200, and –200C series
airplanes, as identified in Boeing Alert
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Unsafe Condition
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Oxygen Hose Replacement
Within 36 months after the effective date
of this AD: Replace the low-pressure oxygen
hoses in the flight compartment with nonconductive low-pressure oxygen hoses, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the service bulletin specified
in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of this AD,
as applicable.
(1) For Model 707–100 long body, –200,
–100B long body, and –100B short body
series airplanes; Model 707–300, –300B,
–300C, and –400 series airplanes; and Model
720 and 720B series airplanes: Boeing 707
Alert Service Bulletin A3538, dated October
2, 2013.
(2) For Model 727, 727C, 727–100, 727–
100C, 727–200, and 727–200F series
airplanes: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727–
35A0031, dated July 18, 2013.
(3) For Model 737–100, –200, and –200C
series airplanes: Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737–35A1140, dated August 28,
2013.
(h) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a low-pressure oxygen
hose specified in Table 1 to paragraph (h) of
this AD, on any airplane.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (H) OF THIS AD—LOW-PRESSURE OXYGEN HOSES (P/N)
Boeing specification No.
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10–60174–26
10–60174–25
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (H) OF THIS AD—LOW-PRESSURE OXYGEN HOSES (P/N)—Continued
Boeing specification No.
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(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for The Boeing
Company Model 737–100, –200, and –200C
series airplanes, covered by 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
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov.
(2) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for The Boeing
Company Model 707 airplanes, Model 720
and 720B series airplanes, and Model 727
airplanes, covered by 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
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov.
(3) 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.
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(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Safety and Environmental Systems Branch,
ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
917–6457; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may view this 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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Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 14,
2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR Part 573
[Docket No. FDA–2014–F–0469]
Excentials B.V.; Filing of Food Additive
Petition (Animal Use)
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
Notice of petition.
The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is announcing
that Excentials B.V. has filed a petition
proposing that the food additive
regulations be amended to provide for
the safe use of L-selenomethionine as a
dietary source of selenium in feed for
poultry, swine, and ruminants.
DATES: Submit either electronic or
written comments on the petitioner’s
request for categorical exclusion from
preparing an environmental assessment
or environmental impact statement by
May 23, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit electronic
comments to: https://
www.regulations.gov. Submit written
comments to the Division of Dockets
Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm.
1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Isabel W. Pocurull, Center for Veterinary
Medicine, Food and Drug
Administration, 7519 Standish Pl.,
Rockville, MD 20855, 240–453–6853.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(section 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5)),
notice is given that a food additive
petition (FAP 2278) has been filed by
Excentials B.V., Vierlinghstraat 51, 4251
LC Werkendam, The Netherlands. The
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petition proposes to amend Title 21 of
the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
in part 573 Food Additives Permitted in
Feed and Drinking Water of Animals (21
CFR part 573) to provide for the safe use
of L-selenomethionine as a dietary
source of selenium in feed for poultry,
swine, and ruminants.
The petitioner has requested a
categorical exclusion from preparing an
environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement under
21 CFR 25.32(r). Interested persons may
submit either electronic or a single copy
of written comments regarding this
request for categorical exclusion to the
Division of Dockets Management (see
DATES and ADDRESSES). Identify
comments with the docket number
found in brackets in the heading of this
document. Received comments may be
seen in the Division of Dockets
Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, and will be
posted to the docket at https://
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Dated: April 18, 2014.
Bernadette Dunham,
Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2014–0008; FRL–9907–39]
Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions
Filed for Residues of Pesticide
Chemicals in or on Various
Commodities
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of filing of petitions and
request for comment.
AGENCY:
This document announces the
Agency’s receipt of several initial filings
of pesticide petitions requesting the
establishment or modification of
regulations for residues of pesticide
chemicals in or on various commodities.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before May 23, 2014.
SUMMARY:
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 78 (Wednesday, April 23, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 22599-22602]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-09250]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0252; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-213-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 adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for The
Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes, Model 720 and 720B series
airplanes, Model 727 airplanes, and Model 737-
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100, -200, and -200C series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by
a report of a fire which originated near the first officer's area and
caused extensive damage to the flight deck on a different airplane
model. This proposed AD would require replacing the low-pressure oxygen
hoses with non-conductive low-pressure oxygen hoses in the flight
compartment. We are proposing this AD to prevent inadvertent electrical
current from passing through an internal, anti-collapse spring of the
low-pressure oxygen hose, which can cause the low-pressure oxygen hose
to melt or burn, leading to an oxygen-fed fire and/or smoke in the
flight deck.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 9, 2014.
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; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this 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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0252; 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
Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6457; fax: 425-917-6590, email:
susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2014-0252;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-213-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
We received a report indicating that, on certain The Boeing Company
Model 757 airplanes, a fire originated near the first officer's area,
which caused extensive damage to the flight deck. A Boeing
investigation found that the low pressure flexible hoses in the
pressurized flightcrew oxygen system can potentially be conductive
because of the anti-kink metallic spring inside the hose. The flight
crew oxygen system on The Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes, Model 720
and 720B series airplanes, Model 727 airplanes, and Model 737-100, -
200, and -200C series airplanes is almost identical to the system
installed on certain Model 757 airplanes. Therefore, Model 707
airplanes, Model 720 and 720B series airplanes, Model 727 airplanes,
and Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes may be subject to
the unsafe condition revealed on certain Model 757 airplanes. This
proposed AD is being issued to prevent inadvertent electrical current,
which can cause the low-pressure flex-hose of a flight crew or
supernumerary oxygen system to melt or burn, resulting in oxygen system
leakage and smoke or fire.
Related Rulemaking
On March 29, 2010, we issued AD 2010-06-17, Amendment 39-16242 (75
FR 15328, March 29, 2010), applicable to certain Model 757 airplanes.
AD 2010-06-17 currently requires inspecting to verify the part number
of the low-pressure flex-hoses of the flightcrew and supernumerary
oxygen system installed under the oxygen mask stowage box at a
flightcrew and supernumerary oxygen mask location and replacing with a
new non-conductive low-pressure flex-hose of the oxygen system if
necessary. AD 2010-06-17 was prompted by reports of a low-pressure
flex-hose of a flightcrew oxygen system that burned through due to
inadvertent electrical current from a short circuit in an adjacent
audio select panel.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin A3538, dated October 2,
2013; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-35A0031, dated July 18, 2013;
and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-35A1140, dated August 28, 2013.
For information on the procedures, see this service information at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA 2014-0252.
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 these same type
designs.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information identified previously.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 530 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Parts Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost cost Cost per product operators
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Replace oxygen hoses.............. Up to 17 work-hours x $297 Up to $1,742........ Up to $923,260.
$85 per hour = $1,445.
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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 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 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 this 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
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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. Amend Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2014-0252; Directorate Identifier
2013-NM-213-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 9, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model 707-100 long body, -200, -100B long body, and -100B
short body airplanes; Model 707-300, -300B, -300C, and -400 series
airplanes; and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes; as identified in
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3538, dated October 2, 2013.
(2) Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727 -100C, 727-200, and 727-200F
series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
727-35A0031, dated July 18, 2013.
(3) Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes, as
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-35A1140, dated
August 28, 2013.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a fire which originated near
the first officer's area and caused extensive damage to the flight
deck on a different airplane model. We are issuing this AD to
prevent inadvertent electrical current from passing through an
internal, anti-collapse spring of the low-pressure oxygen hose,
which can cause the low-pressure oxygen hose to melt or burn,
leading to an oxygen-fed fire and/or smoke in the flight deck.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Oxygen Hose Replacement
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: Replace
the low-pressure oxygen hoses in the flight compartment with non-
conductive low-pressure oxygen hoses, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin specified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable.
(1) For Model 707-100 long body, -200, -100B long body, and -
100B short body series airplanes; Model 707-300, -300B, -300C, and -
400 series airplanes; and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes:
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3538, dated October 2, 2013.
(2) For Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-
200F series airplanes: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-35A0031,
dated July 18, 2013.
(3) For Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes: Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 737-35A1140, dated August 28, 2013.
(h) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
low-pressure oxygen hose specified in Table 1 to paragraph (h) of
this AD, on any airplane.
Table 1 to Paragraph (h) of This AD--Low-Pressure Oxygen Hoses (P/N)
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RE darling (aka
Boeing specification No. Hydroflow B/E aerospace REDAR)
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10-60174-24................................. 37001-642 Not applicable (n/a).......... (n/a)
10-60174-26................................. 37001-640 (n/a)......................... (n/a)
10-60174-25................................. 37001-641 (n/a)......................... (n/a)
10-60174-36................................. 37001-36 (n/a)......................... (n/a)
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10-60174-35................................. 37001-35 173470-35..................... 40830-505-018
37001-36 173470-36.....................
ZH833-35......................
ZH833-36......................
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(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for The Boeing Company Model
737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes, covered by 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 paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for The Boeing
Company Model 707 airplanes, Model 720 and 720B series airplanes,
and Model 727 airplanes, covered by 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 paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(3) 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.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, Susan L. Monroe,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch,
ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6457; fax:
425-917-6590; email: susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this 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 14, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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