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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9570; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–185–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes
and Model 720 and 720B series
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a determination that
undetected web fatigue cracking caused
by oil canning may exist in the station
1440 aft pressure bulkhead web. This
proposed AD would require repetitive
detailed inspections for any oil canning
or cracking of the station 1440 aft
pressure bulkhead web, and related
corrective actions if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 21, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740–5600; telephone: 562–797–1717;
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
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9570.
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–
9570; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
562–627–5232; fax: 562–627–5210;
email: george.garrido@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2016–9570; Directorate Identifier 2016–
NM–185–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
We have determined that undetected
web fatigue cracking caused by oil
canning may exist in the station 1440 aft
pressure bulkhead Web. Oil canning is
defined as a locally buckled forward
area of the aft pressure bulkhead web
between the radial stiffeners and the
circumferential tear straps, which can
pop outward when the fuselage is
pressurized, causing a stress reversal
cycle during each flight that may lead to
fatigue cracking of the aft pressure
bulkhead web. Oil canning may lead to
cracking and related damage (including
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sharp creases; gouges; cracks;
deformation to a radial stiffener,
circumferential tear strap, Y-chord, or
terminal fitting splice plate; or damaged
holes) or irregularity (including loose or
missing fasteners, pressure leakage,
fasteners within 1 inch of any oil
canning location, or an oil canning
location within 2 inches of another oil
canning location). This condition, if not
corrected, could result in an undetected
fatigue crack in the aft pressure
bulkhead web growing to a length that
could result in reduced structural
integrity of the web and lead to rapid
decompression of the airplane.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3543, dated September 15,
2016 (‘‘ASB A3543, Revision 0’’). The
service information describes
procedures for repetitive detailed
inspections for any oil canning or
cracking of the station 1440 aft pressure
bulkhead web, and related corrective
actions. 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.
FAA’s Determination
We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all the relevant information
and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of these same
type designs.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require
accomplishing the actions specified in
the service information described
previously, except as discussed under
‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD
and the Service Information.’’ For
information on the procedures and
compliance times, see this service
information at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9570.
The phrase ‘‘related investigative
actions’’ is used in this proposed AD.
Related investigative actions are followon actions that (1) are related to the
primary action, and (2) further
investigate the nature of any condition
found. Related investigative actions in
an AD could include, for example,
inspections.
The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is
used in this proposed AD. Corrective
actions correct or address any condition
found. Corrective actions in an AD
could include, for example, repairs.
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Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the Service Information
ASB A3543, Revision 0, specifies to
contact the manufacturer for certain
instructions, but this proposed AD
would require using repair methods,
modification deviations, and alteration
deviations in one of the following ways:
• In accordance with a method that
we approve; or
• Using data that meet the
certification basis of the airplane, and
that have been approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) whom
we have authorized to make those
findings.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 12 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply
with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection for oil canning
Parts cost
6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 per inspection
cycle.
We estimate the following costs to do
any additional inspections that would
be required based on the results of the
$0
initial proposed inspection. These cost
estimates are for one canning location.
We have no way of determining the
Cost on U.S.
operators
Cost per product
$510 per inspection
cycle.
$6,120 per inspection
cycle
number of aircraft that might need these
actions:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
product
Action
Labor cost
Oil canning zone determination and inspection ...........
Detailed inspection and eddy current inspection for
cracks.
High frequency eddy current inspection for crack location, length, and orientation.
1 work-hour × 85 per hour = $85 .................................
13 work-hours × $85 per hour = 1,105 ........................
$0
0
$85
$1,105
2 work-hours × 85 per hour = 170 ...............................
0
$170
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We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for certain corrective actions
specified in this proposed AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
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the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2016–9570; Directorate Identifier 2016–
NM–185–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February
21, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3543,
dated September 15, 2016 (‘‘ASB A3543,
Revision 0’’), and in paragraphs (c)(1) and
(c)(2) of this AD.
(1) The Boeing Company Model 707–100
Long Body, –200, –100B Long Body, and
–100B Short Body series airplanes; and
Model 707–300, –300B, –300C, and –400
series airplanes.
(2) The Boeing Company Model 720 and
720B series airplanes.
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(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination
that undetected web fatigue cracking caused
by oil canning may exist in the station 1440
aft pressure bulkhead web. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking
of the aft pressure bulkhead web, which
could grow in length and ultimately reduce
the structural integrity of the web and lead
to rapid decompression of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections and Related
Investigative and Corrective Actions
At the applicable time specified in
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of ASB
A3543, Revision 0, except as required by
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Do all applicable
actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2),
and (g)(3) of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of ASB A3543,
Revision 0, except as required by paragraph
(h)(2) of this AD.
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the station
1440 aft pressure bulkhead web for any oil
canning. Repeat the inspection at the
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of ASB A3543, Revision 0.
(2) Do all applicable related investigative
actions, including detailed, eddy current, and
high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspections. Repeat the applicable
inspections thereafter at the applicable time
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
ASB A3543, Revision 0.
(3) Do all applicable corrective actions at
the applicable time specified in paragraph
1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of ASB A3543, Revision
0.
(h) Service Information Exceptions
(1) Where ASB A3543, Revision 0,
specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the
original issue date of this service bulletin,’’
this AD requires compliance within the
specified compliance time after the effective
date of this AD.
(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
A3543, dated September 15, 2016, specifies
to contact Boeing for repair instructions, and
specifies that action as Required for
Compliance (RC), this AD requires repair
using a method approved in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of
this AD.
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(i) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits may be issued in
accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to
a location where the airplane can be repaired,
but if any crack is found as identified in ASB
A3543, Revision 0, concurrence by the
Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), FAA, is required before
issuance of the special flight permit.
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(1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 (k)(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.
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of
this AD: For service information that
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii)
of this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or
substep. An AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(k) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
5232; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
george.garrido@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 27, 2016.
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-2016-9570; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-185-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
The Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes and Model 720 and 720B series
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that
undetected web fatigue cracking caused by oil canning may exist in the
station 1440 aft pressure bulkhead web. This proposed AD would require
repetitive detailed inspections for any oil canning or cracking of the
station 1440 aft pressure bulkhead web, and related corrective actions
if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 21,
2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS),
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600;
telephone: 562-797-1717; 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-2016-9570.
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-
9570; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone:
562-627-5232; fax: 562-627-5210; email: george.garrido@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9570;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-185-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
We have determined that undetected web fatigue cracking caused by
oil canning may exist in the station 1440 aft pressure bulkhead Web.
Oil canning is defined as a locally buckled forward area of the aft
pressure bulkhead web between the radial stiffeners and the
circumferential tear straps, which can pop outward when the fuselage is
pressurized, causing a stress reversal cycle during each flight that
may lead to fatigue cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead web. Oil
canning may lead to cracking and related damage (including sharp
creases; gouges; cracks; deformation to a radial stiffener,
circumferential tear strap, Y-chord, or terminal fitting splice plate;
or damaged holes) or irregularity (including loose or missing
fasteners, pressure leakage, fasteners within 1 inch of any oil canning
location, or an oil canning location within 2 inches of another oil
canning location). This condition, if not corrected, could result in an
undetected fatigue crack in the aft pressure bulkhead web growing to a
length that could result in reduced structural integrity of the web and
lead to rapid decompression of the airplane.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3543, dated
September 15, 2016 (``ASB A3543, Revision 0''). The service information
describes procedures for repetitive detailed inspections for any oil
canning or cracking of the station 1440 aft pressure bulkhead web, and
related corrective actions. 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.
FAA's Determination
We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of these same type
designs.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously, except as discussed
under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the Service
Information.'' For information on the procedures and compliance times,
see this service information at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9570.
The phrase ``related investigative actions'' is used in this
proposed AD. Related investigative actions are follow-on actions that
(1) are related to the primary action, and (2) further investigate the
nature of any condition found. Related investigative actions in an AD
could include, for example, inspections.
The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this proposed AD.
Corrective actions correct or address any condition found. Corrective
actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs.
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Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information
ASB A3543, Revision 0, specifies to contact the manufacturer for
certain instructions, but this proposed AD would require using repair
methods, modification deviations, and alteration deviations in one of
the following ways:
In accordance with a method that we approve; or
Using data that meet the certification basis of the
airplane, and that have been approved by the Boeing Commercial
Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) whom we have
authorized to make those findings.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 12 airplanes of U.S.
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:
Estimated Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inspection for oil canning........... 6 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $510 per inspection cycle......... $6,120 per inspection cycle
= $510 per inspection cycle.
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We estimate the following costs to do any additional inspections
that would be required based on the results of the initial proposed
inspection. These cost estimates are for one canning location. We have
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
actions:
On-condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Oil canning zone determination and 1 work-hour x 85 per hour = $85.... $0 $85
inspection.
Detailed inspection and eddy current 13 work-hours x $85 per hour = 0 $1,105
inspection for cracks. 1,105.
High frequency eddy current inspection for 2 work-hours x 85 per hour = 170... 0 $170
crack location, length, and orientation.
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for certain corrective actions specified in this
proposed AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2016-9570; Directorate Identifier
2016-NM-185-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February 21, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category,
as identified in Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3543, dated
September 15, 2016 (``ASB A3543, Revision 0''), and in paragraphs
(c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) The Boeing Company Model 707-100 Long Body, -200, -100B Long
Body, and -100B Short Body series airplanes; and Model 707-300, -
300B, -300C, and -400 series airplanes.
(2) The Boeing Company Model 720 and 720B series airplanes.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination that undetected web
fatigue cracking caused by oil canning may exist in the station 1440
aft pressure bulkhead web. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct fatigue cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead web, which
could grow in length and ultimately reduce the structural integrity
of the web and lead to rapid decompression of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections and Related Investigative and Corrective
Actions
At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of ASB A3543, Revision 0, except as required by
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Do all applicable actions specified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of ASB A3543, Revision 0, except as
required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the station 1440 aft pressure
bulkhead web for any oil canning. Repeat the inspection at the
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of ASB
A3543, Revision 0.
(2) Do all applicable related investigative actions, including
detailed, eddy current, and high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspections. Repeat the applicable inspections thereafter at the
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of ASB
A3543, Revision 0.
(3) Do all applicable corrective actions at the applicable time
specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of ASB A3543, Revision
0.
(h) Service Information Exceptions
(1) Where ASB A3543, Revision 0, specifies a compliance time
``after the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD
requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the
effective date of this AD.
(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin A3543, dated September
15, 2016, specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions, and
specifies that action as Required for Compliance (RC), this AD
requires repair using a method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
(i) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections
21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the airplane
can be repaired, but if any crack is found as identified in ASB
A3543, Revision 0, concurrence by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, is required before issuance of the
special flight permit.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 (k)(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.
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: For service
information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the
RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is
required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and
identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.
(k) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact George Garrido,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-
5232; fax: 562-627-5210; email: george.garrido@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; telephone: 562-797-1717; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 27, 2016.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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