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be limited for ‘‘hazardous/severe-major’’
failure conditions and effects due to
safety considerations. Compliance with
the requirements for failure conditions
classified as ‘‘catastrophic’’ may be
shown by analysis, and appropriate
testing in combination with simulation
to validate the analysis. Very limited
flight tests in combination with
simulation are used as a part of a
showing of compliance for
‘‘catastrophic’’ failure conditions. Flight
tests are performed only in
circumstances that use operational
variations, or extrapolations from other
flight performance aspects to address
flight safety.
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the HeliSAS AP/SAS system installed
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EC135P1, EC135T1, EC135P2, EC135T2,
EC135P2+, or EC135T2+ helicopter,
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the SSA, within the defined design
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 7,
2014.
Lance T. Gant,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–19540 Filed 8–18–14; 8:45 am]
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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; Amendment
39–17933; AD 2014–16–09]
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 certain
The Boeing Company Model 707
airplanes, Model 720 and 720B series
airplanes, Model 727 airplanes, and
Model 737–100, –200, and –200C series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report of a fire that originated near the
first officer’s area and caused extensive
damage to the flight deck on a different
airplane model. This AD requires
replacing the low-pressure oxygen hoses
with non-conductive low-pressure
oxygen hoses in the flight compartment.
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SUMMARY:
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We are issuing this AD to prevent
electrical current from inadvertently
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: This AD is effective September
23, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of September 23, 2014.
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 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 AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Docket 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: For
Model 707 airplanes, Model 720 and
720B series airplanes, and Model 727
airplanes, contact Patrick Farina,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety,
Mechanical and Environmental Systems
Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los Angeles
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960
Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA
90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5344; fax:
562–627–5210; email: Patrick.Farina@
faa.gov.
For Model 737–100, –200, and –200C
series airplanes, contact Tracy Ton,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety,
Mechanical and Environmental Systems
Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los Angeles
ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
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email: Tracy.Ton@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 707 airplanes, Model 720 and
720B series airplanes, Model 727
airplanes, and Model 737–100, –200,
and –200C series airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
April 23, 2014 (79 FR 22599). The
NPRM was prompted by a report of a
fire that originated near the first officer’s
area and caused extensive damage to the
flight deck on a different airplane
model. The NPRM proposed to require
replacing the low-pressure oxygen hoses
with non-conductive low-pressure
oxygen hoses in the flight compartment.
We are issuing 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.
Explanation of Changes Made to This
Final Rule
We have changed the point-of-contact
information for the various affected
airplane models in paragraphs (i)(1) and
(j) of this final rule.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (79
FR 22599, April 23, 2014) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR
22599, April 23, 2014) for correcting the
unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 22599,
April 23, 2014).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 530
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Replace oxygen hoses ....
Up to 17 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,445 .........
Cost per product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to $1,742 ...................
Up to $923,260.
Parts cost
$297
Authority for This Rulemaking
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
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.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Service Bulletin 737–35A1140, dated August
28, 2013.
(d) Subject
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.
Adoption of the Amendment
(e) Unsafe Condition
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
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
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 35, Oxygen.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2014–16–09 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–17933; Docket No.
FAA–2014–0252; Directorate Identifier
2013–NM–213–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 23, 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
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.
(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.
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS AD—LOW-PRESSURE OXYGEN HOSES (P/N)
Boeing specification No.
10–60174–24
10–60174–26
10–60174–25
10–60174–36
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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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10–60174–35 .............................................................
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) 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, Model 727
airplanes, and 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) or (j)(2) of this AD, as
applicable. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-LAACO-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.
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(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact the applicable person identified in
paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD.
(1) For Model 707 airplanes, Model 720
and 720B series airplanes, and Model 727
airplanes, contact Patrick Farina, Aerospace
Engineer, Cabin Safety, Mechanical and
Environmental Systems Branch, ANM–150L,
FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
5344; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
Patrick.Farina@faa.gov.
(2) For Model 737–100, –200, and –200C
series airplanes, contact Tracy Ton,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety,
Mechanical and Environmental Systems
Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA
90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5352; fax: 562–
627–5210; email: Tracy.Ton@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 707 Alert Service Bulletin
A3538, dated October 2, 2013.
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727–
35A0031, dated July 18, 2013.
(iii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
35A1140, dated August 28, 2013.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
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ZH833–36
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 July 30,
2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0120; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–056–AD; Amendment
39–17932; AD 2014–16–08]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–215–6B11
(CL–215T Variant), and CL–215–6B11
(CL–415 Variant) airplanes. This AD
was prompted by several reports
indicating that shorter nacelle strut
bushings were inadvertently installed
on certain airplanes. This AD requires a
general visual inspection of the left and
right nacelle upper strut bushings;
installation of the bolts and preload
indicating (PLI) washers, if necessary;
and replacement of the bushing or
repair of the bushing installation, if
SUMMARY:
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necessary. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct inadequate nacelle
strut bushings, which provide
insufficient engagement in the strut fork
end, and could deform under the
bearing load and lead to the failure of
the joint.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
September 23, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of September 23, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0120; or in
person at the Docket 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.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400
ˆ
´
Cote-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Quebec
H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514–855–
5000; fax 514–855–7401; email thd.crj@
aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ricardo Garcia, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
Aircraft Certification Office, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; phone 516–228–7331; fax
516–794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
CL–215–6B11 (CL–215T Variant), and
CL–215–6B11 (CL–415 Variant)
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on February 27, 2014
(79 FR 11022).
Transport Canada Civil Aviation,
which is the aviation authority for
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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;
Amendment 39-17933; AD 2014-16-09]
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 certain
The Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes, Model 720 and 720B series
airplanes, Model 727 airplanes, and Model 737-100, -200, and -200C
series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a fire that
originated near the first officer's area and caused extensive damage to
the flight deck on a different airplane model. This AD requires
replacing the low-pressure oxygen hoses with non-conductive low-
pressure oxygen hoses in the flight compartment. We are issuing this AD
to prevent electrical current from inadvertently 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: This AD is effective September 23, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 23,
2014.
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 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Docket 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: For Model 707 airplanes, Model 720 and
720B series airplanes, and Model 727 airplanes, contact Patrick Farina,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety, Mechanical and Environmental Systems
Branch, ANM-150L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5344;
fax: 562-627-5210; email: Patrick.Farina@faa.gov.
For Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes, contact Tracy
Ton, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety, Mechanical and Environmental
Systems Branch, ANM-150L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5352; fax: 562-627-
5210; email: Tracy.Ton@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 707 airplanes, Model 720 and 720B series airplanes, Model 727
airplanes, and Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2014 (79 FR 22599).
The NPRM was prompted by a report of a fire that originated near the
first officer's area and caused extensive damage to the flight deck on
a different airplane model. The NPRM proposed to require replacing the
low-pressure oxygen hoses with non-conductive low-pressure oxygen hoses
in the flight compartment. 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.
Explanation of Changes Made to This Final Rule
We have changed the point-of-contact information for the various
affected airplane models in paragraphs (i)(1) and (j) of this final
rule.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 22599, April 23,
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described
previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 22599, April 23, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 22599, April 23, 2014).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 530 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts 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
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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):
2014-16-09 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17933; Docket No. FAA-
2014-0252; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-213-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 23, 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, 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,
Model 727 airplanes, and 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) or (j)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-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.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact the applicable
person identified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD.
(1) For Model 707 airplanes, Model 720 and 720B series
airplanes, and Model 727 airplanes, contact Patrick Farina,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety, Mechanical and Environmental
Systems Branch, ANM-150L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137;
phone: 562-627-5344; fax: 562-627-5210; email:
Patrick.Farina@faa.gov.
(2) For Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes, contact
Tracy Ton, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety, Mechanical and
Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960
Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5352;
fax: 562-627-5210; email: Tracy.Ton@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 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3538, dated October 2,
2013.
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-35A0031, dated July 18,
2013.
(iii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-35A1140, dated August
28, 2013.
(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 July 30, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-18860 Filed 8-18-14; 8:45 am]
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