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(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, Seattle
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) For service information that contains
steps that are labeled as Required for
Compliance (RC), the provisions of
paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(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. 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.
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(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace
Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental
Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
phone: 425–917–6457; fax: 425–917–6590;
email: susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB250028–00, Issue 001, dated
August 1, 2013.
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB250070–00, Issue 001, dated March
10, 2015.
(iii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB530018–00, Issue 001, dated June 7,
2013.
(3) 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;
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
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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.
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–
9300.
Examining the AD Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9300; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–124–AD; Amendment
39–18829; AD 2017–06–05]
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9300; 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.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
14, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017–05521 Filed 3–24–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model DC–6, DC–6A,
C–118A, R6D–1, DC–6B, and R6D–1Z
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report of a fuel leak in a Model C–118A
airplane that resulted from a crack in
the wing lower skin. This AD requires
repetitive radiographic, electromagnetic
testing high frequency (ETHF), and
electromagnetic testing low frequency
(ETLF) inspections for cracking of the
wing lower skin, and repairs if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 1, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 1, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, 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
SUMMARY:
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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.garride@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all The Boeing Company Model
DC–6, DC–6A, C–118A, R6D–1, DC–6B,
and R6D–1Z airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
October 26, 2016 (81 FR 74352). The
NPRM was prompted by a report of a
fuel leak in a Model C–118A airplane
that resulted from a crack in the wing
lower skin. The NPRM proposed to
require repetitive radiographic, ETHF,
and ETLF inspections for cracking of the
wing lower skin just inboard of the
number 2 nacelle attach angle at wing
station 175, and repairs if necessary. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct
fatigue cracking in the wing lower skin,
which could adversely affect the
structural integrity of the wing.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
have considered the comments received.
The National Transportation Safety
Board, Boeing, and Ms. Ana Maria
expressed their support for the NPRM.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed, except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin DC6–57A001, dated April 28,
2016. The service information describes
procedures for radiographic, ETHF, and
ETLF inspections for cracking of the
wing lower skin at wing station 175, and
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repairs. 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 36
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspections .............
17 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,445 per inspection cycle.
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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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),
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Parts cost
Cost per product
$0
$1,445 per inspection
cycle.
(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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2017–06–05 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–18829; Docket No.
FAA–2016–9300; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–124–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 1, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing
Company Model DC–6, DC–6A, DC–6B, C–
118A, R6D–1, and R6D–1Z airplanes,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 57, Wings.
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Cost on U.S. operators
$52,020 per inspection
cycle.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a fuel
leak in a Model C–118A airplane that
resulted from a crack in the wing lower skin
just inboard of the number 2 nacelle attach
angle at wing station 175. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in
the wing lower skin, which could adversely
affect the structural integrity of the wing.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections
Except as specified in paragraph (i) of this
AD: At the applicable time specified in
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin DC6–57A001, dated
April 28, 2016, do radiographic,
electromagnetic testing high frequency
(ETHF), and electromagnetic testing low
frequency (ETLF) inspections for cracking of
the wing lower skin at station 175, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
DC6–57A001, dated April 28, 2016. Repeat
the radiographic, ETHF, and ETLF
inspections of any unrepaired areas thereafter
at the applicable intervals specified in
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin DC6–57A001, dated
April 28, 2016.
(h) Repairs
If any cracking is found during any
inspection required by this AD: Before
further flight, repair the cracking using a
method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this
AD.
(i) Service Information Exception
Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC6–57A001,
dated April 28, 2016, 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.
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(j) 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 (k) 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) For service information that contains
steps that are labeled as Required for
Compliance (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.
(3) For Boeing 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.
(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 March 8,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017–05233 Filed 3–24–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authority for This Rulemaking
Federal Aviation Administration
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
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. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it establishes
controlled airspace at Manti-Ephraim
Airport, Manti, UT.
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2016–8164; Airspace
Docket No. 15–ANM–25]
Establishment of Class E Airspace,
Manti, UT
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action establishes Class
E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 4.7-mile
radius of Manti-Ephraim Airport, Manti,
UT, with segments extending north and
southwest of the airport, to
accommodate new Area Navigation
(RNAV) Global Positioning System
(k) Related Information
(GPS) standard instrument approach
For more information about this AD,
procedures developed for the airport.
contact George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
This airspace is necessary for new
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, Los Angeles
ACO, FAA, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– for standard instrument approach
5232; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
procedures and to support the safety
george.garride@faa.gov.
and management of IFR operations at
the airport.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, June 22,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
2017. The Director of the Federal
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
Register approves this incorporation by
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
reference action under Title 1, Code of
part 51.
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
(2) You must use this service information
the annual revision of FAA Order
as applicable to do the actions required by
7400.11 and publication of conforming
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
amendments.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC6–
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
57A001, dated April 28, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
Airspace Designations and Reporting
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Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed on line at https://
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/.
For further information, you can contact
the Airspace Policy Group, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 202–
267–8783. The Order is also available
for inspection 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/code_of_federalregulations/ibr_locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
Operations Support Group, Western
Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)
203–4511.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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History
On November 22, 2016, the FAA
published in the Federal Register a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (81 FR,
83749) FAA–2016–8164, proposing to
establish Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 4-mile radius of Manti-Ephraim
Airport, Manti, UT, with segments
extending from the 4-mile radius to 11
miles southwest, and 7.2 miles
northeast of the airport. The FAA
received one comment and concurred
with the request by the National
Business Aviation Association to
develop IFR standard instrument
approach circling procedures for
category D aircraft for the airport. The
additional IFR category D circling
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9300; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-124-AD;
Amendment 39-18829; AD 2017-06-05]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model DC-6, DC-6A, C-118A, R6D-1, DC-6B, and R6D-1Z
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a fuel leak in a Model
C-118A airplane that resulted from a crack in the wing lower skin. This
AD requires repetitive radiographic, electromagnetic testing high
frequency (ETHF), and electromagnetic testing low frequency (ETLF)
inspections for cracking of the wing lower skin, and repairs if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 1, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 1, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
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-
9300.
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-
9300; 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: 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.garride@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all The Boeing Company
Model DC-6, DC-6A, C-118A, R6D-1, DC-6B, and R6D-1Z airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on October 26, 2016 (81 FR 74352).
The NPRM was prompted by a report of a fuel leak in a Model C-118A
airplane that resulted from a crack in the wing lower skin. The NPRM
proposed to require repetitive radiographic, ETHF, and ETLF inspections
for cracking of the wing lower skin just inboard of the number 2
nacelle attach angle at wing station 175, and repairs if necessary. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in the wing
lower skin, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of
the wing.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We have considered the comments received. The National
Transportation Safety Board, Boeing, and Ms. Ana Maria expressed their
support for the NPRM.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC6-57A001, dated April
28, 2016. The service information describes procedures for
radiographic, ETHF, and ETLF inspections for cracking of the wing lower
skin at wing station 175, and repairs. 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 36 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspections................. 17 work-hours x $85 per $0 $1,445 per $52,020 per
hour = $1,445 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
inspection cycle.
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2017-06-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18829; Docket No. FAA-
2016-9300; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-124-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 1, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model DC-6, DC-6A, DC-
6B, C-118A, R6D-1, and R6D-1Z airplanes, certificated in any
category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a fuel leak in a Model C-
118A airplane that resulted from a crack in the wing lower skin just
inboard of the number 2 nacelle attach angle at wing station 175. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in the
wing lower skin, which could adversely affect the structural
integrity of the wing.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections
Except as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD: At the
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC6-57A001, dated April 28, 2016, do
radiographic, electromagnetic testing high frequency (ETHF), and
electromagnetic testing low frequency (ETLF) inspections for
cracking of the wing lower skin at station 175, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
DC6-57A001, dated April 28, 2016. Repeat the radiographic, ETHF, and
ETLF inspections of any unrepaired areas thereafter at the
applicable intervals specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC6-57A001, dated April 28, 2016.
(h) Repairs
If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this
AD: Before further flight, repair the cracking using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph
(j) of this AD.
(i) Service Information Exception
Where paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin DC6-57A001, dated April 28, 2016, 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.
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(j) 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 (k) 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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as Required for Compliance (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
For more information about this AD, contact George Garrido,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, Los Angeles ACO, FAA,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-
5232; fax: 562-627-5210; email: george.garride@faa.gov.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC6-57A001, dated April 28,
2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Boeing 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.
(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 March 8, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-05233 Filed 3-24-17; 8:45 am]
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