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electronic data submission requirement;
and (5) this rule provides a 60-day
comment period, and any comments
received will be considered prior to
finalization of this rule.
List of Subjects
7 CFR Part 944
Avocados, Food grades and standards,
Grapefruit, Grapes, Imports, Kiwifruit,
Olives, Oranges.
7 CFR Part 980
Food grades and standards, Imports,
Marketing agreements, Onions, Potatoes,
Tomatoes.
7 CFR Part 999
Dates, Filberts, Food grades and
standards, Imports, Nuts, Pistachios,
Prunes, Raisins, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Walnuts.
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, 7 CFR parts 944, 980, and 999
are amended as follows:
■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR
parts 944, 980, and 999 continues to
read as follows:
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.
PART 944—FRUITS; IMPORT
REGULATIONS
2. Revise § 944.401 paragraph (e) to
read as follows:
Olive Regulation 1.
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(e) Inspection shall be performed by
USDA inspectors in accordance with
said regulations governing the
inspection and certification of processed
fruits and vegetables and related
products (part 52 of this title). The cost
of each such inspection and related
certification shall be borne by the
applicant therefore. Applicants shall
provide USDA inspectors with the entry
number and such other identifying
information for each lot as the inspector
may request.
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■ 3. Amend § 980.212 as follows:
■ a. Revise paragraph (b) introductory
text; and
■ b. Remove and reserve paragraphs
(b)(2) and (3).
Import regulations; tomatoes.
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(b) Grade, size, quality and maturity
requirements. On and after the effective
date hereof no person may import fresh
tomatoes except pear shaped, cherry,
hydroponic and greenhouse tomatoes as
defined herein, unless they are
inspected and meet the following
requirements:
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(a) Each person who imports or
receives any of the commodities listed
in paragraphs (a)(1) through (5) of this
section shall file (electronically or
paper) an ‘‘Importer’s Exempt
Commodity Form’’ (FV–6) with the
Marketing Order and Agreement
Division, Specialty Crops Program,
AMS, USDA. * * *
(4) Pearl onions; or
(5) Tomatoes to be used in
noncommercial outlets for experimental
purposes.
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PART 999—SPECIALTY CROPS;
IMPORT REGULATIONS
5. Amend § 999.1 as follows:
a. Revise paragraph (c)(1);
b. Remove paragraph (e); and
c. Redesignate paragraphs (f) through
(i) as (e) through (h), respectively.
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(c) Inspection and certification
requirements—(1) Inspection.
Inspection shall be performed by USDA
inspectors in accordance with the
Regulations Governing the Inspection
and Certification of Processed Fruits
and Vegetables and Related Products
(part 52 of this title). The cost of each
such inspection and related certification
shall be borne by the applicant.
Applicants shall provide USDA
inspectors with the entry number and
such other identifying information for
each lot as the inspector may request.
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■ 6. Amend § 999.600 as follows:
■ a. Remove paragraph (d)(1); and
■ b. Redesignate paragraphs (d)(2) and
(3) as (d)(1) and (2), respectively, and
revise the newly designated paragraph
(d)(1).
by the importer. Whenever pistachios
are offered for sampling and testing, the
importer shall furnish any labor and pay
any costs incurred for storing, moving,
and opening containers as may be
necessary for proper sampling and
testing. The importer shall furnish the
USDA inspector with the customs entry
number and such other identifying
information for each lot as he or she
may request. Importers may make
arrangements for required sampling by
contacting the Inspection Service office
closest to where the pistachios will be
made available for sampling. For
questions regarding sampling, a list of
Federal or Federal-State Inspection
Program offices, or for further
assistance, importers may contact:
Specialty Crops Inspection Division,
Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA,
1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room
1536–S, Washington, DC 20250;
Telephone: (202) 720–5870; Fax: (202)
720–0393.
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Dated: November 29, 2016.
Elanor Starmer,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–29022 Filed 12–2–16; 8:45 am]
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§ 980.212
§ 980.501 Safeguard procedures for
potatoes, onions, and tomatoes exempt
from grade, size, quality and maturity
requirements.
§ 999.1 Regulations governing the
importation of dates.
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§ 944.401
4. In § 980.501, revise the first
sentence of paragraph (a) introductory
text and paragraph (a)(4), and add
paragraph (a)(5) to read as follows:
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§ 999.600 Regulation governing the
importation of pistachios.
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(d) Sampling. (1) All sampling for
aflatoxin testing shall be performed by
USDA-authorized inspectors in
accordance with USDA rules and
regulations governing the inspection
and certification of fresh fruits,
vegetables, and other products (7 CFR
part 51). The cost of each such sampling
and related certification shall be borne
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0215; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–132–AD; Amendment
39–18665; AD 2016–19–16]
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 707–300,
707–300B, and 707–300C series
airplanes; and certain Model 727C, 727–
100C, and 727–200F series airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that a cam latch on the main
cargo door (MCD) broke during flight.
This AD requires various inspections
and related investigative and corrective
actions, if necessary. We are issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 9,
2017.
SUMMARY:
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The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of January 9, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, 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. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
0215.
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–2013–
0215; 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:
Patrick Farina, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 707–300, 707–300B, and 707–
300C series airplanes; and certain Model
727C, 727–100C, and 727–200F series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on March 28, 2013 (78
FR 18922) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM
was prompted by a report indicating
that a cam latch on the MCD broke
during flight. The NPRM proposed to
require performing repetitive
inspections of the MCD cam latches;
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replacing cam latches, certain bolts, and
door hinge fittings; performing related
investigative and corrective actions, if
necessary; and rigging the MCD. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct
discrepancies of the cam latches, latch
pins, and latch pin cross bolts, which
could reduce the structural integrity of
the MCD, and result in potential loss of
the cargo door and rapid decompression
of the airplane.
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Since we issued the NPRM, we have
reviewed Boeing 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated
September 16, 2015 (for Model 707–300,
707–300B, and 707–300C series
airplanes); and Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 727–52A0150, Revision 1,
dated November 5, 2015 (for Model
727C, 727–100C, and 727–200F series
airplanes). (We referred to Boeing 707
Alert Service Bulletin A3536, dated
February 6, 2012; and Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 727–52A0150, dated
January 30, 2012; as the appropriate
sources of service information for
accomplishing the actions specified in
the NPRM.)
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin
A3536, Revision 1, dated September 16,
2015; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
727–52A0150, Revision 1, dated
November 5, 2015; clarify the inspection
conditions and the corrective actions for
certain conditions. Certain inspections
of the cam latches and latch pins were
changed from detailed inspections to
general visual inspections. Also, a
detailed inspection of mating parts and
immediately adjacent cam latches and
latch pins for any cracks or any gouges
in critical areas was added to certain
corrective actions specified in the
service information.
Also, the corrective actions for latch
pin extensions that are between 0.84
and 0.89 inch or between 0.91 and 0.94
inch were changed. Boeing 707 Alert
Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1,
dated September 16, 2015; and Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 727–52A0150,
Revision 1, dated November 5, 2015;
specify replacement of any discrepant
latch pin and a detailed inspection of
the mating cam latch for any cracks or
gouges in lieu of the repetitive detailed
inspections described in Boeing 707
Alert Service Bulletin A3536, dated
February 6, 2012; and Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 727–52A0150, dated
January 30, 2012.
Explanation of Certain Changes to This
AD
In light of the issuance of the revised
service information discussed
previously, we have revised paragraphs
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(c), (g), and (h) of this AD to refer to
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin
A3536, Revision 1, dated September 16,
2015; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
727–52A0150, Revision 1, dated
November 5, 2015. We have also added
new paragraph (l) of this AD to give
credit for doing actions before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing
707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, dated
February 6, 2012; and Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 727–52A0150, dated
January 30, 2012. In addition, we have
removed the Optional Terminating
Action, which was paragraph (m) in the
proposed AD, and moved that
information into paragraph (g)(2) of this
AD to align with the revised service
information. We have redesignated
subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
In addition, since certain inspections
and conditions were revised in Boeing
707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536,
Revision 1, dated September 16, 2015;
and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727–
52A0150, Revision 1, dated November
5, 2015; we have revised the description
of the actions required by this AD to
correspond with the terminology used
in Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin
A3536, Revision 1, dated September 16,
2015; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
727–52A0150, Revision 1, dated
November 5, 2015. As a result, certain
paragraphs in the proposed AD have
been rearranged, and the corresponding
paragraph identifiers have been
redesignated in this AD, as listed in the
following table:
REVISED PARAGRAPH IDENTIFIERS
Action in the NPRM
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
(g) ............
(h) ............
(i) .............
(j) .............
(k) ............
(l) .............
(m) ...........
(n) ............
Corresponding
requirement in this
AD
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
(g)(1).
(g)(2).
(h).
(h).
(k).
(i).
(g)(2).
(j).
We have also revised the Costs of
Compliance section in this final rule to
reflect the number of work-hours
specified in Boeing 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated
September 16, 2015; and Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 727–52A0150, Revision
1, dated November 5, 2015. We have
also included the costs for the repetitive
inspections required before the MCD
rigging check as well as replacement of
the alloy cross bolts; these costs were
inadvertently omitted from the NPRM.
In addition, we have included the costs
for the concurrent actions in Boeing
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707/720 Service Bulletin 3477, Revision
2, dated April 15, 1993; and Boeing
Service Bulletin 727–52–0142, Revision
2, dated April 15, 1993.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
FedEx Express had no objection to the
NPRM.
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Request for Clarification of
Requirements
Boeing stated that it was difficult to
align the requirements proposed in
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), (j) and (l) of the
proposed AD with the actions described
in Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin
A3536, dated February 6, 2012; and
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727–
52A0150, dated January 30, 2012.
Boeing commented that it is not clear
which requirements in the proposed AD
go with which section of table 1 and
table 2 in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’
of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727–
52A0150, dated January 30, 2012.
Boeing expressed concern that the
proposed AD does not include all of the
items in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’
of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727–
52A0150, dated January 30, 2012.
Boeing suggested that the proposed AD
be rewritten so operators are not
confused with unclear compliance
requirements, which might cause
situations of non-compliance.
Boeing also requested that paragraphs
(h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3)(i), and (h)(3)(ii) of
the proposed AD be rewritten to
improve clarity because words were
omitted that might lead to confusion or
misinterpretation of the requirements in
the proposed AD.
We agree that the description of the
parts to be inspected and the required
tasks should be consistent throughout
this final rule and should match what is
described in the Boeing service
information. With the exception of
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD, we are
requiring only actions that are described
in Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin
A3536, Revision 1, dated September 16,
2015; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
727–52A0150, Revision 1, dated
November 5, 2015. We have revised
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (j) of this AD
accordingly.
For clarity we have moved the
‘‘Concurrent Actions’’ paragraph of the
proposed AD (paragraph (l) of the
proposed AD) before the ‘‘Exceptions to
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Service Information Specifications’’
paragraph (paragraph (k) of the
proposed AD). In this AD, the
‘‘Concurrent Actions’’ paragraph is
redesignated as paragraph (i) of this AD.
Request To Revise Intervals for
Repetitive Inspections
The United States Air Force Joint
STARS (Joint STARS) program stated
that its concern is that the NPRM
addresses only airplanes that are
frequently used to haul cargo. For
operators that do not haul cargo and
typically only open the MCD for Ccheck inspections, the general visual
inspections required every 330 flight
cycles or 150 days is excessive. This
commenter stated that these repetitive
inspections do not fit into the current
Joint STARS maintenance program and
would result in airplane downtime and
additional cost. This commenter noted
that detailed inspections every 3,000
flight cycles or 24 months, and high
frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspections every 6,000 flight cycles or
48 months, would fit into its current
maintenance schedule and not cause a
significant impact.
We agree that the required intervals
for repetitive inspections may not be
appropriate for some operators because
they infrequently use the cargo door.
However, we disagree with revising the
intervals for the repetitive inspections
required by this AD. We need to
evaluate the requests for different
inspection intervals on a case-by-case
basis, based on the operator and its use
of the MCD. Operators may request a
change in the intervals for the repetitive
inspections by following the procedures
in paragraph (m) of this AD and
requesting approval of an alternative
method of compliance.
We also note that the FAA has limited
oversight of public aircraft operations
(PAO). The government entity
conducting the PAO is responsible for
oversight of the operations, including
aircraft airworthiness.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, 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 for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
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We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under
1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated
September 16, 2015; and Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 727–52A0150, Revision
1, dated November 5, 2015. This service
information describes procedures for
doing a general visual inspection for
broken or missing cam latches, latch
pins, and latch pin cross bolts;
torqueing the cross bolts in the latch
pins; measuring the extension of the
latch pins; replacing all alloy steel cross
bolts through the latch pins with CRES
cross bolts; doing a general visual
inspection of all cam latches for lip
deformation; doing a HFEC or magnetic
particle inspection of cam latch 1 and
cam latch 2 for cracks and replacing all
cracked or broken parts; checking the rig
of the MCD and re-rigging as applicable;
and doing related investigative and
corrective actions. This service
information also describes procedures
for doing repetitive inspections for
certain conditions specified in the
service information, which terminate
after the MCD rigging is done as
specified in this service information.
This service information also describes
procedures for doing MCD post-rigging
inspections and corrective actions.
These service bulletins are distinct
because they apply to different airplane
models.
We also reviewed Boeing 707/720
Service Bulletin 3477, Revision 2, dated
April 15, 1993; and Boeing Service
Bulletin 727–52–0142, Revision 2, dated
April 15, 1993. This service information
describes procedures for doing general a
general visual inspection of the hinge
fittings and the cam latches on the MCD,
and related investigative and corrective
actions. These service bulletins are
distinct because they apply to different
airplane models.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 18
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Inspection/torque/measurement ...........
Repetitive inspections pre-MCD rigging
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ..
Up to 3 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$255 per inspection cycle.
48 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$4,080.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ......
3 work-hours × $85 = $255 per inspection cycle.
8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ..
$0 ..........................
$0 ..........................
$340 ......................
Up to $255 per inspection cycle.
Up to $12,901 .......
$6,120.
Up to $4,590 per
inspection cycle.
Up to $232,218.
$85 ........................
$255 per inspection cycle.
$680 ......................
$1,530.
$4,590 per inspection cycle.
$12,240.
MCD rigging/adjustment .......................
Replacement of alloy cross bolts .........
Repetitive inspections post-MCD rigging.
Concurrent 2 inspection ........................
Up to $8,821 1 ......
$0 ..........................
$0 ..........................
$0 ..........................
1 Special
tooling is available from the airplane manufacturer; $8,821 is the purchase price and $180 per day is the rental rate.
2 The concurrent inspection is required by AD 91–22–04, Amendment 39–8064 (56 FR 55223, October 25, 1991).
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary related investigative
actions and certain replacements that
will be required based on the results of
the inspections. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these actions:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Related investigative actions .....................................
Replacement of broken/missing parts .......................
Concurrent replacement 1 ..........................................
Up to 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 .............
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per latch/pin .....
26 work-hours × $85 = $2,210 ................................
1 The
$0
$0
$15,324
Up to $255.
$85 per latch/pin.
$17,534.
concurrent replacement of parts is required by AD 91–22–04, Amendment 39–8064 (56 FR 55223, October 25, 1991).
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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Cost per
product
Parts cost
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,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2016–19–16 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–18665; Docket No.
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(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective January 9, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
The Boeing Company airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Model 707–300, 707–300B, and 707–
300C series airplanes, as identified in Boeing
707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1,
dated September 16, 2015.
(2) Model 727C, 727–100C, and 727–200F
series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 727–52A0150, Revision 1,
dated November 5, 2015.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 52, Doors.
(e) Unsafe Condition
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
§ 39.13
FAA–2013–0215; Directorate Identifier
2012–NM–132–AD.
This AD was prompted by a report that a
cam latch on the main cargo door (MCD)
broke during flight. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct discrepancies of the cam
latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts.
Such discrepancies could reduce the
structural integrity of the MCD, and result in
potential loss of the cargo door and rapid
decompression of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) MCD Pre-Rig Inspections, Bolt Torque,
Latch Pin Measurement, Cross Bolt
Replacement, and Related Investigative and
Corrective Actions
(1) Except as provided by paragraph (k)(l)
of this AD, at the applicable times specified
in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’
of Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536,
Revision 1, dated September 16, 2015 (for
Model 707–300, 707–300B, and 707–300C
series airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 727–52A0150, Revision 1, dated
November 5, 2015 (for Model 727C, 727–
100C, and 727–200F series airplanes): Do the
actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)
through (g)(1)(iv) of this AD in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536,
Revision 1, dated September 16, 2015 (for
Model 707–300, 707–300B, and 707–300C
series airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 727–52A0150, Revision 1, dated
November 5, 2015 (for Model 727C, 727–
100C, and 727–200F series airplanes).
(i) A general visual inspection of the MCD
for broken or missing cam latches, latch pins,
and latch pin cross bolts.
(ii) Torque the cross bolts in the latch pins.
(iii) Measure the extension of the latch
pins.
(iv) Perform a general visual inspection of
all cam latches for lip deformation.
(2) Except as required by paragraph (k)(2)
of this AD, after accomplishing the actions
specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through
(g)(1)(iv) of this AD: Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions, replace
all alloy steel cross bolts through the latch
pins with corrosion resistant steel (CRES)
cross bolts, repeat the applicable inspections,
and do the check of the MCD rig and the
latch mechanism adjustment test, at the
applicable times and intervals specified in
table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ and
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated September
16, 2015 (for Model 707–300, 707–300B, and
707–300C series airplanes); or Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 727–52A0150, Revision 1,
dated November 5, 2015 (for Model 727C,
727–100C, and 727–200F series airplanes).
Accomplishment of the check of the MCD rig
terminates the repetitive inspections required
by this paragraph.
applicable corrective actions; in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536,
Revision 1, dated September 16, 2015 (for
Model 707–300, 707–300B, and 707–300C
series airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 727–52A0150, Revision 1, dated
November 5, 2015 (for Model 727C, 727–
100C, and 727–200F series airplanes). Do all
applicable corrective actions before further
flight.
(2) Repeat the inspections required by
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD at the applicable
times specified in table 2 of paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated September
16, 2015 (for Model 707–300, 707–300B, and
707–300C series airplanes); or Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 727–52A0150, Revision 1,
dated November 5, 2015 (for Model 727C,
727–100C, and 727–200F series airplanes).
(h) MCD Post-Rigging Inspections and
Corrective Actions
(1) Except as required by paragraph (k)(2)
of this AD: At the applicable times specified
in table 2 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’
of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Boeing 707
Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1,
dated September 16, 2015 (for Model 707–
300, 707–300B, and 707–300C series
airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
727–52A0150, Revision 1, dated November 5,
2015 (for Model 727C, 727–100C, and 727–
200F series airplanes): Do general visual
inspections for any broken or missing cam
latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts;
a detailed inspection of the cam latches and
latch pins for any cracks, or any gouges in
critical areas; and an HFEC or magnetic
particle inspection of cam latch 1 and cam
latch 2 for cracks in critical areas; and do all
(k) Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications
The following exceptions apply to this AD.
(1) Where Boeing 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated September
16, 2015 (for Model 707–300, 707–300B, and
707–300C series airplanes); or Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 727–52A0150, Revision 1,
dated November 5, 2015 (for Model 727C,
727–100C, and 727–200F series airplanes);
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 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated September
16, 2015 (for Model 707–300, 707–300B, and
707–300C series airplanes); or Boeing Alert
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(i) Concurrent Actions
(1) For airplanes identified in Boeing 707
Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1,
dated September 16, 2015: Before or
concurrently with accomplishment of the
general visual inspections specified in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(iv) of this AD,
do a general visual inspection of the hinge
fittings and the cam latches on the MCD, and
perform related investigative and corrective
actions as applicable, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 707/
720 Service Bulletin 3477, Revision 2, dated
April 15, 1993.
(2) For airplanes identified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 727–52A0150, Revision 1,
dated November 5, 2015: Before or
concurrently with accomplishment of the
general visual inspections specified in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(iv) of this AD,
do a general visual inspection of the hinge
fittings and the cam latches on the MCD, and
perform related investigative and corrective
actions as applicable, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 727–52–0142, Revision 2,
dated April 15, 1993.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install an alloy steel bolt as a
cross bolt through any latch pin fitting
assembly in the lower sill of the MCD on any
airplane.
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dated November 5, 2015 (for Model 727C,
727–100C, and 727–200F series airplanes);
specifies to contact Boeing for appropriate
action: At the applicable time specified in
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing 707
Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1,
dated September 16, 2015 (for Model 707–
300, 707–300B, and 707–300C series
airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
727–52A0150, Revision 1, dated November 5,
2015 (for Model 727C, 727–100C, and 727–
200F series airplanes); repair using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (m) of this AD.
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
corresponding actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those
actions were done before the effective date of
this AD using Boeing 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3536, dated February 6, 2012 (for
Model 707–300, 707–300B, and 707–300C
series airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 727–52A0150, dated January 30,
2012 (for Model 727C, 727–100C, and 727–
200F series airplanes).
(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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
paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-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,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
ACO, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(n) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Patrick Farina, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
5344; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
patrick.farina@faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
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(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
A3536, Revision 1, dated September 16,
2015.
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727–
52A0150, Revision 1, dated November 5,
2015.
(iii) Boeing 707/720 Service Bulletin 3477,
Revision 2, dated April 15, 1993.
(iv) Boeing Service Bulletin 727–52–0142,
Revision 2, dated April 15, 1993.
(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
September 14, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5466; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–183–AD; Amendment
39–18724; AD 2016–24–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
investigation results that determined
that a certain thickness of the fuel tank
panels is insufficient to meet the
certification requirements. This AD
requires inspecting the thickness of the
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fuel tank panels, and repair if necessary.
We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 9,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 9, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South
Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–
440–6700; Internet https://
www.dassaultfalcon.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. It is also available
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
5466.
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–2016–
5466; 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 street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 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: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
fax 425–227–1149.
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 Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on April 13, 2016 (81 FR
21770) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
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Directive 2015–0216, dated October 28,
2015 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for certain Dassault
Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
The MCAI states:
Several rear fuselage tanks of the Falcon 7X
were assembled on the production line with
a lateral panel, which had been excessively
chemically-milled in some areas.
Investigation results determined that the
remaining thickness is insufficient to meet
the certification requirements. Dassault
Aviation identified the individual aeroplanes
that are potentially affected by this
production deficiency. Due to this reduced
thickness, the risk of damaging and
puncturing a fuel tank wall panel as a result
of a high energy lightning strike is increased.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to loss of electrical
power and/or other essential functions,
possibly resulting in reduced control of the
aeroplane or ignition of a fuel tank.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin
(SB) 7X–245 to provide inspection and repair
instructions.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
the fuel tank wall panels and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of a repair.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
5466.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM 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
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 for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Dassault Service
Bulletin 7X–245, dated June 8, 2015.
The service information describes
procedures for measuring fuel tank
panel thickness, and repair if necessary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0215; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-132-AD;
Amendment 39-18665; AD 2016-19-16]
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 707-300, 707-300B, and 707-300C series
airplanes; and certain Model 727C, 727-100C, and 727-200F series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a cam latch
on the main cargo door (MCD) broke during flight. This AD requires
various inspections and related investigative and corrective actions,
if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 9, 2017.
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The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of January 9,
2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
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. It is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2013-
0215.
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-2013-
0215; 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: Patrick Farina, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety 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.
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 certain The Boeing Company
Model 707-300, 707-300B, and 707-300C series airplanes; and certain
Model 727C, 727-100C, and 727-200F series airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on March 28, 2013 (78 FR 18922) (``the NPRM'').
The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that a cam latch on the
MCD broke during flight. The NPRM proposed to require performing
repetitive inspections of the MCD cam latches; replacing cam latches,
certain bolts, and door hinge fittings; performing related
investigative and corrective actions, if necessary; and rigging the
MCD. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of the
cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts, which could reduce
the structural integrity of the MCD, and result in potential loss of
the cargo door and rapid decompression of the airplane.
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Since we issued the NPRM, we have reviewed Boeing 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated September 16, 2015 (for Model 707-
300, 707-300B, and 707-300C series airplanes); and Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 727-52A0150, Revision 1, dated November 5, 2015 (for Model
727C, 727-100C, and 727-200F series airplanes). (We referred to Boeing
707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, dated February 6, 2012; and Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150, dated January 30, 2012; as the
appropriate sources of service information for accomplishing the
actions specified in the NPRM.)
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated
September 16, 2015; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150,
Revision 1, dated November 5, 2015; clarify the inspection conditions
and the corrective actions for certain conditions. Certain inspections
of the cam latches and latch pins were changed from detailed
inspections to general visual inspections. Also, a detailed inspection
of mating parts and immediately adjacent cam latches and latch pins for
any cracks or any gouges in critical areas was added to certain
corrective actions specified in the service information.
Also, the corrective actions for latch pin extensions that are
between 0.84 and 0.89 inch or between 0.91 and 0.94 inch were changed.
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated September
16, 2015; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150, Revision 1,
dated November 5, 2015; specify replacement of any discrepant latch pin
and a detailed inspection of the mating cam latch for any cracks or
gouges in lieu of the repetitive detailed inspections described in
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, dated February 6, 2012; and
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150, dated January 30, 2012.
Explanation of Certain Changes to This AD
In light of the issuance of the revised service information
discussed previously, we have revised paragraphs (c), (g), and (h) of
this AD to refer to Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision
1, dated September 16, 2015; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-
52A0150, Revision 1, dated November 5, 2015. We have also added new
paragraph (l) of this AD to give credit for doing actions before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin
A3536, dated February 6, 2012; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-
52A0150, dated January 30, 2012. In addition, we have removed the
Optional Terminating Action, which was paragraph (m) in the proposed
AD, and moved that information into paragraph (g)(2) of this AD to
align with the revised service information. We have redesignated
subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
In addition, since certain inspections and conditions were revised
in Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated September
16, 2015; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150, Revision 1,
dated November 5, 2015; we have revised the description of the actions
required by this AD to correspond with the terminology used in Boeing
707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated September 16, 2015;
and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150, Revision 1, dated
November 5, 2015. As a result, certain paragraphs in the proposed AD
have been rearranged, and the corresponding paragraph identifiers have
been redesignated in this AD, as listed in the following table:
Revised Paragraph Identifiers
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Corresponding requirement in
Action in the NPRM this AD
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paragraph (g)............................. paragraph (g)(1).
paragraph (h)............................. paragraph (g)(2).
paragraph (i)............................. paragraph (h).
paragraph (j)............................. paragraph (h).
paragraph (k)............................. paragraph (k).
paragraph (l)............................. paragraph (i).
paragraph (m)............................. paragraph (g)(2).
paragraph (n)............................. paragraph (j).
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We have also revised the Costs of Compliance section in this final
rule to reflect the number of work-hours specified in Boeing 707 Alert
Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated September 16, 2015; and
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150, Revision 1, dated November
5, 2015. We have also included the costs for the repetitive inspections
required before the MCD rigging check as well as replacement of the
alloy cross bolts; these costs were inadvertently omitted from the
NPRM. In addition, we have included the costs for the concurrent
actions in Boeing
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707/720 Service Bulletin 3477, Revision 2, dated April 15, 1993; and
Boeing Service Bulletin 727-52-0142, Revision 2, dated April 15, 1993.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.
FedEx Express had no objection to the NPRM.
Request for Clarification of Requirements
Boeing stated that it was difficult to align the requirements
proposed in paragraphs (g), (h), (i), (j) and (l) of the proposed AD
with the actions described in Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536,
dated February 6, 2012; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150,
dated January 30, 2012. Boeing commented that it is not clear which
requirements in the proposed AD go with which section of table 1 and
table 2 in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 727-52A0150, dated January 30, 2012. Boeing expressed concern
that the proposed AD does not include all of the items in paragraph
1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150,
dated January 30, 2012. Boeing suggested that the proposed AD be
rewritten so operators are not confused with unclear compliance
requirements, which might cause situations of non-compliance.
Boeing also requested that paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3)(i),
and (h)(3)(ii) of the proposed AD be rewritten to improve clarity
because words were omitted that might lead to confusion or
misinterpretation of the requirements in the proposed AD.
We agree that the description of the parts to be inspected and the
required tasks should be consistent throughout this final rule and
should match what is described in the Boeing service information. With
the exception of paragraph (l)(2) of this AD, we are requiring only
actions that are described in Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536,
Revision 1, dated September 16, 2015; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
727-52A0150, Revision 1, dated November 5, 2015. We have revised
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (j) of this AD accordingly.
For clarity we have moved the ``Concurrent Actions'' paragraph of
the proposed AD (paragraph (l) of the proposed AD) before the
``Exceptions to Service Information Specifications'' paragraph
(paragraph (k) of the proposed AD). In this AD, the ``Concurrent
Actions'' paragraph is redesignated as paragraph (i) of this AD.
Request To Revise Intervals for Repetitive Inspections
The United States Air Force Joint STARS (Joint STARS) program
stated that its concern is that the NPRM addresses only airplanes that
are frequently used to haul cargo. For operators that do not haul cargo
and typically only open the MCD for C-check inspections, the general
visual inspections required every 330 flight cycles or 150 days is
excessive. This commenter stated that these repetitive inspections do
not fit into the current Joint STARS maintenance program and would
result in airplane downtime and additional cost. This commenter noted
that detailed inspections every 3,000 flight cycles or 24 months, and
high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections every 6,000 flight
cycles or 48 months, would fit into its current maintenance schedule
and not cause a significant impact.
We agree that the required intervals for repetitive inspections may
not be appropriate for some operators because they infrequently use the
cargo door. However, we disagree with revising the intervals for the
repetitive inspections required by this AD. We need to evaluate the
requests for different inspection intervals on a case-by-case basis,
based on the operator and its use of the MCD. Operators may request a
change in the intervals for the repetitive inspections by following the
procedures in paragraph (m) of this AD and requesting approval of an
alternative method of compliance.
We also note that the FAA has limited oversight of public aircraft
operations (PAO). The government entity conducting the PAO is
responsible for oversight of the operations, including aircraft
airworthiness.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
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 for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1,
dated September 16, 2015; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-
52A0150, Revision 1, dated November 5, 2015. This service information
describes procedures for doing a general visual inspection for broken
or missing cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts;
torqueing the cross bolts in the latch pins; measuring the extension of
the latch pins; replacing all alloy steel cross bolts through the latch
pins with CRES cross bolts; doing a general visual inspection of all
cam latches for lip deformation; doing a HFEC or magnetic particle
inspection of cam latch 1 and cam latch 2 for cracks and replacing all
cracked or broken parts; checking the rig of the MCD and re-rigging as
applicable; and doing related investigative and corrective actions.
This service information also describes procedures for doing repetitive
inspections for certain conditions specified in the service
information, which terminate after the MCD rigging is done as specified
in this service information. This service information also describes
procedures for doing MCD post-rigging inspections and corrective
actions. These service bulletins are distinct because they apply to
different airplane models.
We also reviewed Boeing 707/720 Service Bulletin 3477, Revision 2,
dated April 15, 1993; and Boeing Service Bulletin 727-52-0142, Revision
2, dated April 15, 1993. This service information describes procedures
for doing general a general visual inspection of the hinge fittings and
the cam latches on the MCD, and related investigative and corrective
actions. These service bulletins are distinct because they apply to
different airplane models.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 18 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 per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspection/torque/measurement 4 work-hours x $85 $0.............. $340........... $6,120.
per hour = $340.
Repetitive inspections pre- Up to 3 work-hours x $0.............. Up to $255 per Up to $4,590 per
MCD rigging. $85 per hour = $255 inspection inspection cycle.
per inspection cycle. cycle.
MCD rigging/adjustment....... 48 work-hours x $85 Up to $8,821 \1\ Up to $12,901.. Up to $232,218.
per hour = $4,080.
Replacement of alloy cross 1 work-hour x $85 per $0.............. $85............ $1,530.
bolts. hour = $85.
Repetitive inspections post- 3 work-hours x $85 = $0.............. $255 per $4,590 per inspection
MCD rigging. $255 per inspection inspection cycle.
cycle. cycle.
Concurrent \2\ inspection.... 8 work-hours x $85 $0.............. $680........... $12,240.
per hour = $680.
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\1\ Special tooling is available from the airplane manufacturer; $8,821 is the purchase price and $180 per day
is the rental rate.
\2\ The concurrent inspection is required by AD 91-22-04, Amendment 39-8064 (56 FR 55223, October 25, 1991).
We estimate the following costs to do any necessary related
investigative actions and certain replacements that will be required
based on the results of the inspections. We have no way of determining
the number of aircraft that might need these actions:
On-Condition Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Related investigative actions...... Up to 3 work-hours x $85 $0 Up to $255.
per hour = $255.
Replacement of broken/missing parts 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 per latch/pin.
= $85 per latch/pin.
Concurrent replacement \1\......... 26 work-hours x $85 = $15,324 $17,534.
$2,210.
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\1\ The concurrent replacement of parts is required by AD 91-22-04, Amendment 39-8064 (56 FR 55223, October 25,
1991).
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
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2016-19-16 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18665; Docket No. FAA-
2013-0215; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-132-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective January 9, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
The Boeing Company airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Model 707-300, 707-300B, and 707-300C series airplanes, as
identified in Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1,
dated September 16, 2015.
(2) Model 727C, 727-100C, and 727-200F series airplanes, as
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150, Revision 1,
dated November 5, 2015.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that a cam latch on the main
cargo door (MCD) broke during flight. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct discrepancies of the cam latches, latch pins, and
latch pin cross bolts. Such discrepancies could reduce the
structural integrity of the MCD, and result in potential loss of the
cargo door and rapid decompression of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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(g) MCD Pre-Rig Inspections, Bolt Torque, Latch Pin Measurement, Cross
Bolt Replacement, and Related Investigative and Corrective Actions
(1) Except as provided by paragraph (k)(l) of this AD, at the
applicable times specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision
1, dated September 16, 2015 (for Model 707-300, 707-300B, and 707-
300C series airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-
52A0150, Revision 1, dated November 5, 2015 (for Model 727C, 727-
100C, and 727-200F series airplanes): Do the actions specified in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(iv) of this AD in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated September 16, 2015 (for Model 707-
300, 707-300B, and 707-300C series airplanes); or Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 727-52A0150, Revision 1, dated November 5, 2015
(for Model 727C, 727-100C, and 727-200F series airplanes).
(i) A general visual inspection of the MCD for broken or missing
cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts.
(ii) Torque the cross bolts in the latch pins.
(iii) Measure the extension of the latch pins.
(iv) Perform a general visual inspection of all cam latches for
lip deformation.
(2) Except as required by paragraph (k)(2) of this AD, after
accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through
(g)(1)(iv) of this AD: Do all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, replace all alloy steel cross bolts through the
latch pins with corrosion resistant steel (CRES) cross bolts, repeat
the applicable inspections, and do the check of the MCD rig and the
latch mechanism adjustment test, at the applicable times and
intervals specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,''
and in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 707
Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated September 16, 2015
(for Model 707-300, 707-300B, and 707-300C series airplanes); or
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150, Revision 1, dated
November 5, 2015 (for Model 727C, 727-100C, and 727-200F series
airplanes). Accomplishment of the check of the MCD rig terminates
the repetitive inspections required by this paragraph.
(h) MCD Post-Rigging Inspections and Corrective Actions
(1) Except as required by paragraph (k)(2) of this AD: At the
applicable times specified in table 2 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Boeing 707 Alert
Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated September 16, 2015 (for
Model 707-300, 707-300B, and 707-300C series airplanes); or Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150, Revision 1, dated November 5,
2015 (for Model 727C, 727-100C, and 727-200F series airplanes): Do
general visual inspections for any broken or missing cam latches,
latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts; a detailed inspection of the
cam latches and latch pins for any cracks, or any gouges in critical
areas; and an HFEC or magnetic particle inspection of cam latch 1
and cam latch 2 for cracks in critical areas; and do all applicable
corrective actions; in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1,
dated September 16, 2015 (for Model 707-300, 707-300B, and 707-300C
series airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150,
Revision 1, dated November 5, 2015 (for Model 727C, 727-100C, and
727-200F series airplanes). Do all applicable corrective actions
before further flight.
(2) Repeat the inspections required by paragraph (h)(1) of this
AD at the applicable times specified in table 2 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision
1, dated September 16, 2015 (for Model 707-300, 707-300B, and 707-
300C series airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-
52A0150, Revision 1, dated November 5, 2015 (for Model 727C, 727-
100C, and 727-200F series airplanes).
(i) Concurrent Actions
(1) For airplanes identified in Boeing 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3536, Revision 1, dated September 16, 2015: Before or
concurrently with accomplishment of the general visual inspections
specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(iv) of this AD, do a
general visual inspection of the hinge fittings and the cam latches
on the MCD, and perform related investigative and corrective actions
as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing 707/720 Service Bulletin 3477, Revision 2, dated April 15,
1993.
(2) For airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
727-52A0150, Revision 1, dated November 5, 2015: Before or
concurrently with accomplishment of the general visual inspections
specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(iv) of this AD, do a
general visual inspection of the hinge fittings and the cam latches
on the MCD, and perform related investigative and corrective actions
as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 727-52-0142, Revision 2, dated April 15,
1993.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an
alloy steel bolt as a cross bolt through any latch pin fitting
assembly in the lower sill of the MCD on any airplane.
(k) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications
The following exceptions apply to this AD.
(1) Where Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1,
dated September 16, 2015 (for Model 707-300, 707-300B, and 707-300C
series airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150,
Revision 1, dated November 5, 2015 (for Model 727C, 727-100C, and
727-200F series airplanes); 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 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536, Revision 1,
dated September 16, 2015 (for Model 707-300, 707-300B, and 707-300C
series airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150,
Revision 1, dated November 5, 2015 (for Model 727C, 727-100C, and
727-200F series airplanes); specifies to contact Boeing for
appropriate action: At the applicable time specified in paragraph
1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3536,
Revision 1, dated September 16, 2015 (for Model 707-300, 707-300B,
and 707-300C series airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
727-52A0150, Revision 1, dated November 5, 2015 (for Model 727C,
727-100C, and 727-200F series airplanes); repair using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph
(m) of this AD.
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the corresponding actions
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were
done before the effective date of this AD using Boeing 707 Alert
Service Bulletin A3536, dated February 6, 2012 (for Model 707-300,
707-300B, and 707-300C series airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 727-52A0150, dated January 30, 2012 (for Model 727C, 727-
100C, and 727-200F series airplanes).
(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.
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.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Los Angeles ACO, to make those findings. To be approved,
the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation
must meet the certification basis of the airplane and the approval
must specifically refer to this AD.
(n) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Patrick Farina,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety Branch, ANM-150L, FAA, Los Angeles
ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-
627-5344; fax: 562-627-5210; email: patrick.farina@faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference
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(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 A3536, Revision 1, dated
September 16, 2015.
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-52A0150, Revision 1,
dated November 5, 2015.
(iii) Boeing 707/720 Service Bulletin 3477, Revision 2, dated
April 15, 1993.
(iv) Boeing Service Bulletin 727-52-0142, Revision 2, dated
April 15, 1993.
(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/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 14, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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