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parent-only pro forma balance sheet as
of the most recent quarter; or
(B) If the bank holding company has
consolidated assets of less than $3
billion, a pro forma parent-only balance
sheet as of the most recent quarter, and,
if the redemption is to be debt funded,
one-year income statement and cash
flow projections.
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■ 6. In § 225.14, revise paragraph
(a)(1)(v) to read as follows:
§ 225.14 Expedited action for certain bank
acquisitions by well-run bank holding
companies.
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(v)(A) If the bank holding company
has consolidated assets of $3 billion or
more, an abbreviated consolidated pro
forma balance sheet as of the most
recent quarter showing credit and debit
adjustments that reflect the proposed
transaction, consolidated pro forma
risk-based capital ratios for the
acquiring bank holding company as of
the most recent quarter, and a
description of the purchase price and
the terms and sources of funding for the
transaction; or
(B) If the bank holding company has
consolidated assets of less than $3
billion, a pro forma parent-only balance
sheet as of the most recent quarter
showing credit and debit adjustments
that reflect the proposed transaction,
and a description of the purchase price,
the terms and sources of funding for the
transaction, and the sources and
schedule for retiring any debt incurred
in the transaction;
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■ 7. In § 225.17(a)(6), revise footnote 6
to read as follows:
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§ 225.17 Notice procedure for one-bank
holding company formations.
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6 For a banking organization with
consolidated assets, on a pro forma
basis, of less than $3 billion (other than
a banking organization that will control
a de novo bank), this requirement is
satisfied if the proposal complies with
the Board’s Small Bank Holding
Company and Savings and Loan
Holding Company Policy Statement
(appendix C of this part).
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(a)(1)(iii) to read as follows:
§ 225.23 Expedited action for certain
nonbanking proposals by well-run bank
holding companies.
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(iii) If the proposal involves an
acquisition of a going concern:
(A) If the bank holding company has
consolidated assets of $3 billion or
more, an abbreviated consolidated pro
forma balance sheet for the acquiring
bank holding company as of the most
recent quarter showing credit and debit
adjustments that reflect the proposed
transaction, consolidated pro forma
risk-based capital ratios for the
acquiring bank holding company as of
the most recent quarter, a description of
the purchase price and the terms and
sources of funding for the transaction,
and the total revenue and net income of
the company to be acquired;
(B) If the bank holding company has
consolidated assets of less than $3
billion, a pro forma parent-only balance
sheet as of the most recent quarter
showing credit and debit adjustments
that reflect the proposed transaction, a
description of the purchase price and
the terms and sources of funding for the
transaction and the sources and
schedule for retiring any debt incurred
in the transaction, and the total assets,
off-balance sheet items, revenue and net
income of the company to be acquired;
or
(C) For each insured depository
institution whose Tier 1 capital, total
capital, total assets or risk-weighted
assets change as a result of the
transaction, the total risk-weighted
assets, total assets, Tier 1 capital and
total capital of the institution on a pro
forma basis;
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■ 9. In appendix C, under the header ‘‘1.
Applicability of Policy Statement,’’
revise the first undesignated paragraph
to read as follows:
Appendix C to Part 225—Small Bank
Holding Company and Savings and
Loan Holding Company Policy
Statement
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1. Applicability of Policy Statement
This policy statement applies only to bank
holding companies with pro forma
consolidated assets of less than $3 billion
that (i) are not engaged in significant
nonbanking activities either directly or
through a nonbank subsidiary; (ii) do not
conduct significant off-balance sheet
activities (including securitization and asset
management or administration) either
directly or through a nonbank subsidiary;
and (iii) do not have a material amount of
debt or equity securities outstanding (other
than trust preferred securities) that are
registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The Board may in its discretion
exclude any bank holding company,
regardless of asset size, from the policy
statement if such action is warranted for
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supervisory purposes.1 With the exception of
section 4 (Additional Application
Requirements for Expedited/Waived
Processing), the policy statement applies to
savings and loan holding companies as if
they were bank holding companies.
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By order of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System, April 24, 2018.
Ann Misback,
Secretary of the Board.
Editorial note: This document was
received for publication by the Office of the
Federal Register on August 24, 2018.
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BILLING CODE 6210–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0272; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–005–AD; Amendment
39–19377; AD 2018–17–23]
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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 737–100, –200,
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report indicating that during a fleet
survey on a retired Model 737 airplane,
cracking was found common to the
number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill
web. This AD requires, at certain
locations, repetitive high frequency
eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the
number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill
web; and applicable on-condition
actions. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 4,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 4, 2018.
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
SUMMARY:
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may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0272.
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–2018–
0272; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Docket Operations, 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:
David Truong, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles
ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
phone: 562–627–5224; fax: 562–627–
5210; email: david.truong@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300,
–400, and –500 series airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on April 16, 2018 (83 FR
16243). The NPRM was prompted by a
report indicating that during a fleet
survey on a retired Model 737 airplane,
cracking was found common to the
number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill
web. The NPRM proposed to require, at
certain locations, repetitive HFEC
inspections of the number 3 windshield
assembly, aft sill web; and applicable
on-condition actions.
We are issuing this AD to address
such cracking common to the number 3
windshield assembly, aft sill web,
which could adversely affect the
structural integrity of the windshield
assembly.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this final rule.
The following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
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Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
of the Proposed Actions
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
accomplishing the Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not
affect the actions specified in the
NPRM.
We agree with the commenter. We
have redesignated paragraph (c) of the
proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) of this
AD and added paragraph (c)(2) to this
AD to state that installation of STC
ST01219SE does not affect the ability to
accomplish the actions required by this
AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which
STC ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change
in product’’ alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) approval request is
not necessary to comply with the
requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
Request To Clarify Inspection Location
Boeing requested that the language in
the ‘‘Related Service Information under
1 CFR part 51’’ paragraph be clarified in
the proposed AD. Boeing requested that
we replace ‘‘repetitive HFEC inspections
of the number 3 windshield and of the
aft sill web’’ with ‘‘repetitive HFEC
inspections of the number 3 windshield
aft sill web.’’ Boeing stated that there is
no requirement in Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 737–53A1377
RB, dated December 11, 2017, to inspect
the windshield with an HFEC
inspection. Boeing commented that the
only HFEC requirement in Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 737–53A1377
RB, dated December 11, 2017, is to
accomplish the HFEC inspections of the
number 3 windshield aft sill web.
We agree with the request to clarify
the inspection location, for the reasons
provided. We have revised the
‘‘Summary and Related Service
Information under 1 CFR part 51’’
section, as well as the SUMMARY, of this
final rule accordingly. For consistency
within this AD and in response to the
following Boeing comment, this AD
specifies the ‘‘number 3 windshield
assembly, aft sill web.’’
Request To Clarify Location of Cracking
Boeing requested that we clarify the
unsafe condition in paragraph (e) of the
NPRM. Boeing requested that we
replace the language ‘‘common to the
windshield and aft sill web’’ with
‘‘common to the number 3 windshield
assembly, aft sill web.’’ Boeing stated
that the cracking in the aft sill web is
at the fastener common to the aft sill
web and the outer chord of the number
3 windshield assembly and is not
actually common to the windshield.
We agree with the request, for the
reasons provided. We have revised
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paragraph (e) of this AD, as well as the
and the Discussion section of
this final rule, accordingly.
SUMMARY
Request To Clarify Certain Language in
the ‘‘Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications’’ Paragraph
Boeing requested that we revise
paragraph (i)(2) of the ‘‘Exceptions to
Service Information Specifications’’
paragraph in the proposed AD. Boeing
requested that we replace the language
‘‘specifies contacting Boeing’’ with
‘‘specifies contacting Boeing for repair
instructions.’’ Boeing commented that
this addition adds clarity.
We agree with the request and have
revised this AD to clarify the
requirements accordingly.
Explanation of Change to Applicability
Description
The applicability of the proposed AD
referred to affected airplanes identified
in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
737–53A1377 RB, dated December 11,
2017. The effectivity in the service
information is identified in terms of line
numbers. Since those line numbers
include all airplanes of the affected
models, we have revised the
applicability in this AD as all Model
737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and
–500 series airplanes.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule 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
addressing 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 final rule.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 737–53A1377
RB, dated December 11, 2017. The
service information describes
procedures for repetitive HFEC
inspections of the number 3 windshield
assembly, aft sill web at station 254.6,
between stringers S–9 and S–11 on the
left- and right-hand sides; and
applicable on-condition actions. This
service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
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Costs of Compliance
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
We estimate that this AD affects 63
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
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the following costs to comply with this
AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Action
Labor cost
HFEC inspection .........
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340
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.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes and associated appliances to
the Director of the System Oversight
Division.
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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:
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Parts cost
$0
Cost per product
Cost on U.S. operators
$340 per inspection cycle ........
$21,420 per inspection cycle.
(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.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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:
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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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2018–17–23 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–19377; Docket No.
FAA–2018–0272; Product Identifier
2018–NM–005–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 4, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to all The Boeing
Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C,
–300, –400, and –500 series airplanes,
certificated in any category.
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not affect
the ability to accomplish the actions required
by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which
STC ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change in
product’’ alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to
comply with the requirements of 14 CFR
39.17.
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that during a fleet survey on a
retired Model 737 airplane, cracking was
found common to the number 3 windshield
assembly, aft sill web. We are issuing this AD
to address such cracking at this location,
which could adversely affect the structural
integrity of the windshield assembly.
(g) Required Actions for Group 1 Airplanes
For airplanes identified as Group 1 in
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737–
53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017:
Within 120 days after the effective date of
this AD, do an inspection to correct the
unsafe condition, using a method approved
in accordance with the procedures specified
in paragraph (j) of this AD.
(h) Required Actions for Group 2 Airplanes
For airplanes identified as Group 2 in
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737–
53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017:
Except as required by paragraph (i) of this
AD, at the applicable times specified in the
‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 737–53A1377 RB,
dated December 11, 2017, do all applicable
actions identified in, and in accordance with,
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin 737–53A1377
RB, dated December 11, 2017.
Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD:
Guidance for accomplishing the actions
required by this AD can be found in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1377, dated
December 11, 2017, which is referred to in
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737–
53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017.
(i) Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications
(1) For purposes of determining
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
737–53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017,
uses the phrase ‘‘the original issue date of
Requirements Bulletin 737–53A1377 RB,’’
this AD requires using ‘‘the effective date of
this AD.’’
(2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 737–53A1377 RB, dated December
11, 2017, specifies contacting Boeing for
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repair instructions, this AD requires repair
using a method approved in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of
this AD.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
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(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
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
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (k) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMLAACO-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 Branch, 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.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
August 17, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0411; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–157–AD; Amendment
39–19376; AD 2018–17–22]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A319–115 and –132
(k) Related Information
airplanes, and Model A320–214, –216,
–232, and –233 airplanes. This AD was
For more information about this AD,
prompted by a report indicating that
contact David Truong, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
certain modified airplanes do not have
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
electrical ground wires on the fuel level
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– sensing control unit (FLSCU), which
5224; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
adversely affects the fuel gravity feeding
david.truong@faa.gov.
operation. This AD requires
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
modification of the FLSCU wiring. We
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
condition on these products.
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
DATES: This AD is effective October 4,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
2018.
part 51.
The Director of the Federal Register
(2) You must use this service information
approved
the incorporation by reference
as applicable to do the actions required by
of a certain publication listed in this AD
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
as of October 4, 2018.
(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
737–53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information
(ii) Reserved.
identified in this final rule, contact
(3) For service information identified in
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No:
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone:
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
51; email: account.airworth-eas@
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
airbus.com; internet: https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
www.airbus.com. You may view this
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
service information at the FAA,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
Transport Standards Branch, 2200
information on the availability of this
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
information on the availability of this
(5) You may view this service information
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
that is incorporated by reference at the
It is also available on the internet at
National Archives and Records
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
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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–2018–
0411; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax: 206–231–3223.
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 Airbus SAS Model
A319–115 and –132 airplanes, and
Model A320–214, –216, –232, and –233
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on May 15, 2018 (83
FR 22426). The NPRM was prompted by
a report indicating that certain modified
airplanes do not have electrical ground
wires on the FLSCU, which adversely
affects the fuel gravity feeding
operation. The NPRM proposed to
require modification of the FLSCU
wiring.
We are issuing this AD to address
reduced fuel pressure at the engine
inlet, potentially resulting in an
uncommanded in-flight shutdown when
flying at the fuel gravity feed ceiling
levels.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0216,
dated October 30, 2017 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A319–115
and –132 airplanes, and Model A320–
214, –216, –232, and –233 airplanes.
The MCAI states:
Airbus introduced mod 154327 on A319
and A320 aeroplanes which substituted the
pump fuel feed system from the centre fuel
tank with a jet pump transfer system, based
on the Airbus A321 design. Following the
modification introduction, it was discovered
that the modified aeroplanes do not have
electrical ground signals that replicate those
from the deleted centre tank pump pressure
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 169 (Thursday, August 30, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44199-44202]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-18658]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0272; Product Identifier 2018-NM-005-AD; Amendment
39-19377; AD 2018-17-23]
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 all The
Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during a
fleet survey on a retired Model 737 airplane, cracking was found common
to the number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web. This AD requires, at
certain locations, repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspections of the number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web; and
applicable on-condition actions. We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 4, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 4,
2018.
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
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may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also
available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0272.
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-2018-
0272; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Docket Operations, 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: David Truong, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5224; fax: 562-627-
5210; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 16, 2018 (83 FR 16243).
The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that during a fleet survey
on a retired Model 737 airplane, cracking was found common to the
number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web. The NPRM proposed to
require, at certain locations, repetitive HFEC inspections of the
number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web; and applicable on-condition
actions.
We are issuing this AD to address such cracking common to the
number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web, which could adversely
affect the structural integrity of the windshield assembly.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the
NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing the Supplemental
Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not affect the actions specified
in the NPRM.
We agree with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of
the proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) of this AD and added paragraph
(c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC ST01219SE does not
affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD.
Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is installed, a
``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval
request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR
39.17.
Request To Clarify Inspection Location
Boeing requested that the language in the ``Related Service
Information under 1 CFR part 51'' paragraph be clarified in the
proposed AD. Boeing requested that we replace ``repetitive HFEC
inspections of the number 3 windshield and of the aft sill web'' with
``repetitive HFEC inspections of the number 3 windshield aft sill
web.'' Boeing stated that there is no requirement in Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017, to
inspect the windshield with an HFEC inspection. Boeing commented that
the only HFEC requirement in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-
53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017, is to accomplish the HFEC
inspections of the number 3 windshield aft sill web.
We agree with the request to clarify the inspection location, for
the reasons provided. We have revised the ``Summary and Related Service
Information under 1 CFR part 51'' section, as well as the SUMMARY, of
this final rule accordingly. For consistency within this AD and in
response to the following Boeing comment, this AD specifies the
``number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web.''
Request To Clarify Location of Cracking
Boeing requested that we clarify the unsafe condition in paragraph
(e) of the NPRM. Boeing requested that we replace the language ``common
to the windshield and aft sill web'' with ``common to the number 3
windshield assembly, aft sill web.'' Boeing stated that the cracking in
the aft sill web is at the fastener common to the aft sill web and the
outer chord of the number 3 windshield assembly and is not actually
common to the windshield.
We agree with the request, for the reasons provided. We have
revised paragraph (e) of this AD, as well as the SUMMARY and the
Discussion section of this final rule, accordingly.
Request To Clarify Certain Language in the ``Exceptions to Service
Information Specifications'' Paragraph
Boeing requested that we revise paragraph (i)(2) of the
``Exceptions to Service Information Specifications'' paragraph in the
proposed AD. Boeing requested that we replace the language ``specifies
contacting Boeing'' with ``specifies contacting Boeing for repair
instructions.'' Boeing commented that this addition adds clarity.
We agree with the request and have revised this AD to clarify the
requirements accordingly.
Explanation of Change to Applicability Description
The applicability of the proposed AD referred to affected airplanes
identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated
December 11, 2017. The effectivity in the service information is
identified in terms of line numbers. Since those line numbers include
all airplanes of the affected models, we have revised the applicability
in this AD as all Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500
series airplanes.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this final rule 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 addressing 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 final
rule.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB,
dated December 11, 2017. The service information describes procedures
for repetitive HFEC inspections of the number 3 windshield assembly,
aft sill web at station 254.6, between stringers S-9 and S-11 on the
left- and right-hand sides; and applicable on-condition actions. This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties
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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 63 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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HFEC inspection................. 4 work-hours x $85 $0 $340 per inspection $21,420 per
per hour = $340 per 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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.
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):
2018-17-23 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19377; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0272; Product Identifier 2018-NM-005-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 4, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -
200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in
any category.
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
ST01219SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions
required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE
is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with
the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during a fleet
survey on a retired Model 737 airplane, cracking was found common to
the number 3 windshield assembly, aft sill web. We are issuing this
AD to address such cracking at this location, which could adversely
affect the structural integrity of the windshield assembly.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions for Group 1 Airplanes
For airplanes identified as Group 1 in Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017: Within 120 days
after the effective date of this AD, do an inspection to correct the
unsafe condition, using a method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
(h) Required Actions for Group 2 Airplanes
For airplanes identified as Group 2 in Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017: Except as required
by paragraph (i) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in
the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
737-53A1377 RB, dated December 11, 2017, do all applicable actions
identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB,
dated December 11, 2017.
Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: Guidance for accomplishing
the actions required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1377, dated December 11, 2017, which is referred to
in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated December
11, 2017.
(i) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications
(1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements
of this AD: Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB,
dated December 11, 2017, uses the phrase ``the original issue date
of Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB,'' this AD requires using
``the effective date of this AD.''
(2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB,
dated December 11, 2017, specifies contacting Boeing for
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repair instructions, this AD requires repair using a method approved
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this
AD.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 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 certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: [email protected].
(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 Branch, 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.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact David Truong,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-
5224; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected].
(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 Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1377 RB, dated
December 11, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(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-
5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(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 Des Moines, Washington, on August 17, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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