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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2019–14–07 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19685; Docket No. FAA–2019–0251;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–057–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 12, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A320–251N and –271N airplanes; and Model
A321–251N, –253N, –271N, and –272N
airplanes; certificated in any category, as
identified in European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD 2019–0081, dated April
3, 2019 (‘‘EASA AD 2019–0081’’).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 26, Fire protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that
during a calibration check, some torqueing
tools used on the final assembly line have
been found out of tolerance. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address connections of
sense and fire extinguishing lines within the
pylon area that have been under-torqued,
which could lead to leaks or disconnections
of those lines and possibly result in reduced
engine control and reduced safety margin in
case of engine fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2019–0081.
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(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0081
(1) For purposes of determining
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
Where EASA AD 2019–0081 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2019–0081 does not apply to this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards 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 International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@
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faa.gov. 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.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any
service information referenced in EASA AD
2019–0081 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (i)(2)
of this AD, RC procedures and tests must be
done to comply with this AD; any procedures
or tests that are not identified as RC are
recommended. Those procedures and tests
that are not identified 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
procedures and tests identified as RC can be
done and the airplane can be put back in an
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3223.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2019–0081, dated April 3, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2019–0081, contact the
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 89990
6017; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; Internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this EASA AD 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.
EASA AD 2019–0081 may be found in the
AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2019–0251.
(5) You may view this material 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/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July
22, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2019–16814 Filed 8–7–19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–1011; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–131–AD; Amendment
39–19691; AD 2019–14–13]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 767–200, –300,
–300F, and –400ER series airplanes.
This AD was prompted by reports of
uncommanded fore/aft movements of
the Captain’s and First Officer’s seats.
This AD requires an identification of the
part number, and if applicable the serial
number, of the Captain’s and First
Officer’s seats, and applicable oncondition actions. This AD also requires
a one-time detailed inspection and
repetitive checks of the horizontal
movement system of the Captain’s and
First Officer’s seats, and applicable oncondition actions. This AD also
provides an optional terminating action
for the repetitive checks of the
horizontal movement system for certain
airplanes. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective September
12, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of September 12, 2019.
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 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.
SUMMARY:
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It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
1011.
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–
1011; 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 is 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:
Brandon Lucero, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental
Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–
231–3569; email: Brandon.Lucero@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA 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
767–200, –300, –300F, and –400ER
series airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on December 26,
2018 (83 FR 66172). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of uncommanded
fore/aft movements of the Captain’s and
First Officer’s seats. The NPRM
proposed to require an identification of
the part number, and if applicable the
serial number, of the Captain’s and First
Officer’s seats, and applicable oncondition actions. The NPRM also
proposed to require a one-time detailed
inspection and repetitive checks of the
horizontal movement system of the
Captain’s and First Officer’s seats, and
applicable on-condition actions. The
NPRM also proposed to provide an
optional terminating action for the
repetitive checks of the horizontal
movement system for certain airplanes.
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Comments
The FAA 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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Support for the NPRM
Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), supported the
intent of the NPRM. FedEx had no
objection to the NRPM.
Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
of the Proposed Actions
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
accomplishing Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not
affect the actions specified in the
proposed AD.
The FAA concurs with the
commenter. Paragraph (c) of the
proposed AD has been redesignated as
paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, and
paragraph (c)(2) has been added to this
AD to state that installation of STC
ST01920SE does not affect the ability to
accomplish the actions required by this
AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which
STC ST01920SE 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.
Requests To Include Records Review
ABX AIR, American Airlines, and
Delta Air Lines (Delta) requested that
the proposed AD include a provision to
allow operators to do a records review
to determine which airplanes have the
affected seat part numbers installed. The
commenters stated that not all of their
Model 767 airplane fleets have the
affected Captain’s and First Officer’s
seats installed. Delta asserted that the
affected seats are rotable parts that
could later be installed on airplanes that
were initially delivered with acceptable
seats, thereby subjecting those airplanes
to the identified unsafe condition. Delta
pointed out that the affected seats are
trackable and maintenance records and
configuration control mechanisms can
be used to ensure the affected seats are
addressed. The commenters also noted
that adding a records review would
remove the undue burden on operators
(i.e., need to create work instructions/
task cards and added maintenance
down time for inspecting airplanes and
components that are not affected by the
identified unsafe condition).
The FAA agrees with the commenters’
requests. A records review will provide
an acceptable means for operators to
identify the part numbers of the
Captain’s and First Officer’s seats
installed on an airplane. Paragraph (g) of
this AD has been revised to include the
following statement: ‘‘A review of
airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if
the part number and serial number of
the Captain’s and First Officer’s seats
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can be conclusively determined from
that review.’’
Request To Change to Component AD
United Parcel Service (UPS) requested
that the applicability of the proposed
AD be changed from Model 767
airplanes to the Captain’s and First
Officer’s seats. The commenter also
requested that operators use the Ipeco
service information instead of the
Boeing service information. The
commenter noted that it is aware there
will be other proposed ADs on other
airplane models that would address the
same unsafe condition identified in the
proposed AD. The commenter noted
that the affected Captain’s and First
Officer’s seats are interchangeable
across several airplane models and
mandating ADs against those airplane
models could result in a specific seat
being installed on a Model 747 airplane
with records identifying compliance
with an AD that includes Model 767
airplanes in the applicability. The
commenter stated that this could lead to
confusion and questions regarding
compliance when there is no effective
difference between the two ADs.
The FAA infers that the commenter is
requesting that this AD be changed to a
component AD. The FAA does not agree
with the commenter’s request. A
component AD would require any
operator with an Ipeco seat installed on
an airplane in its fleet to inspect all of
the airplanes in its fleet to determine if
an affected seat part number is installed.
By limiting the applicability of this AD
to the airplane model on which the
affected Ipeco part numbers are known
to be installed, the burden is reduced on
operators. We acknowledge that the
affected seats may be installed on other
airplane models, such as the Model 747,
757, and 777. The FAA is considering
other rulemaking to address the unsafe
condition on those models. This AD has
not been changed in regard to this issue.
Conclusion
The FAA 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.
The FAA has 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.
The FAA has also determined that
these changes will not increase the
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economic burden on any operator or
increase the scope of this final rule.
Additional Change to This Final Rule
The proposed AD referred to
‘‘uncommanded movement’’ in the
description of the unsafe condition.
This final rule clarifies the type of
movement by specifying
‘‘uncommanded fore/aft movement’’ in
the SUMMARY and Discussion sections,
and paragraph (e), of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 767–25–
0539, Revision 1, dated July 17, 2018
(‘‘BSASB 767–25–0539, Revision 1’’).
The service information describes
procedures for identification of the part
number, and, if applicable, the serial
number of the Captain’s and First
Officer’s seats, and applicable oncondition actions. The on-condition
actions include an inspection of each
seat’s fore/aft and vertical manual
control levers for looseness, installation
of serviceable seats, and a seat
functional test after any cable
adjustment.
The FAA also reviewed Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–
25–0549, Revision 1, dated August 10,
2018 (‘‘BSASB 767–25–0549, Revision
1’’). The service information describes
procedures for a one-time detailed
inspection and repetitive checks of the
horizontal movement system of the
Captain’s and First Officer’s seats for
findings (e.g., evidence of cracks, scores,
corrosion, dents, deformation or visible
wear); and incorrectly assembled
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components (e.g., microswitch
assemblies, actuators, and limit
switches), and applicable on-condition
actions. The on-condition actions
include overhaul of the horizontal
movement system, clearing the seat
tracks of foreign object debris (FOD),
replacement of the horizontal actuator,
and replacement of the horizontal
movement system. The service
information also describes procedures
for an optional terminating action for
the repetitive checks by installing a
serviceable Captain’s or First Officer’s
seat.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 90 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Action
Labor cost
Identification, seat .........
Detailed inspection, horizontal movement system.
Checks, horizontal
movement system.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per seat .......
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85, per seat ......
$0
0
2 work-hour × $85 per hour = $170 per seat,
per check cycle.
0
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
Parts cost
Cost per product
actions that would be required. The
FAA has no way of determining the
Cost on U.S. operators
$85 per seat .................
$85 per seat .................
$7,650 per seat.
$7,650 per seat.
$170 per seat, per
check cycle.
$15,130 per seat, per
check cycle.
number of aircraft that might need these
on-condition actions:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS *
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Adjustment, control lever cable .......................................
Overhaul or replacement, horizontal movement system
Inspection of each seat’s fore/aft and vertical manual
control levers.
Installation of serviceable seats ......................................
Clearing FOD ...................................................................
Replacement of the horizontal actuator ..........................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85, per seat ................
Up to 15 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,275, per
seat.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85, per seat ................
$0 .................
Up to $6,400
per seat.
$0 .................
$85 per seat.
Up to $7,675
per seat.
$85 per seat.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85, per seat ................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85, per seat ................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85, per actuator ..........
$0 .................
$0 .................
$205 .............
Functional test, adjusted control lever cable ...................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85, per seat ................
$0 .................
$85 per seat.
$85 per seat.
$290, per actuator.
$85, per
seat.
* The estimated cost for tooling to align an affected seat for adjustment of the control lever cable is up to $46,064.
The FAA has received no definitive
data that would enable the agency to
provide cost estimates for the optional
terminating action for the on-condition
repetitive checks specified in this AD.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
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detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
The FAA is 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
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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
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airplanes and associated appliances to
the Director of the System Oversight
Division.
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to
comply with the requirements of 14 CFR
39.17.
Regulatory Findings
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
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) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) 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:
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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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2019–14–13 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–19691; Docket No.
FAA–2018–1011; Product Identifier
2018–NM–131–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 12, 2019.
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(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to all The Boeing
Company Model 767–200, –300, –300F, and
–400ER series airplanes, certificated in any
category.
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not affect
the ability to accomplish the actions required
by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which
STC ST01920SE is installed, a ‘‘change in
product’’ alternative method of compliance
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of
uncommanded fore/aft movements of the
Captain’s and First Officer’s seats. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address uncommanded
fore/aft movement of the Captain’s and First
Officer’s seats. An uncommanded fore/aft
seat movement during a critical part of a
flight, such as take-off or landing, could
cause a flight control obstruction or
unintended flight control input, which could
result in the loss of the ability to control the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Seat Identification and On-Condition
Actions
Within 36 months after the effective date
of this AD, do an inspection to determine the
part number, and serial number as
applicable, of the Captain’s and First
Officer’s seats, and do all applicable oncondition actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25–
0539, Revision 1, dated July 17, 2018. A
review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the
part number and serial number of the
Captain’s and First Officer’s seats can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(h) Detailed Inspection and Repetitive
Checks of Horizontal Movement System and
On-Condition Actions
Except as specified in paragraph (i) of this
AD: At the applicable times specified in
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25–
0549, Revision 1, dated August 10, 2018
(‘‘BSASB 767–25–0549, Revision 1’’), do all
applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’
(required for compliance) in, and in
accordance with, the Accomplishment
Instructions of BSASB 767–25–0549,
Revision 1.
(i) Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications
For purposes of determining compliance
with the requirements of this AD: Where
BSASB 767–25–0549, Revision 1, uses the
phrase ‘‘the original issue date of this service
bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the
effective date of this AD.’’
(j) Optional Terminating Action for
Repetitive Checks
(1) For Group 1, Configuration 2 and 4
airplanes identified in BSASB 767–25–0549,
Revision 1: Installation of a serviceable
Captain’s seat, as specified in, and in
accordance with, the Accomplishment
Instructions of BSASB 767–25–0549,
Revision 1, terminates the repetitive checks
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of the Captain’s seat as required by paragraph
(h) of this AD for that airplane only.
(2) For Group 1, Configuration 3 and 4
airplanes identified in BSASB 767–25–0549,
Revision 1: Installation of a serviceable First
Officer’s seat, as specified in, and in
accordance with, the Accomplishment
Instructions of BSASB 767–25–0549,
Revision 1, terminates the repetitive checks
of the First Officer’s seat as required by
paragraph (h) of this AD for that airplane
only.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle 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 (l) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-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 Company
Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 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 (k)(4)(i) and (k)(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.
(l) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Brandon Lucero, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax: 206–231–3569; email:
Brandon.Lucero@faa.gov.
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(m) 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 Special Attention Service
Bulletin 767–25–0539, Revision 1, dated July
17, 2018.
(ii) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 767–25–0549, Revision 1, dated
August 10, 2018.
(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/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July
23, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
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–2019–0574; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–150–AD; Amendment
39–19688; AD 2019–14–10]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–02–
11, which applies to certain Airbus SAS
Model A330–301, –321, –322, and –342
airplanes. AD 2018–02–11 requires
contacting the FAA to obtain
instructions for addressing the unsafe
condition on these products, and doing
the actions specified in those
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instructions. Since the FAA issued AD
2018–02–11, the agency received a
report of additional cracking found on
different airplane models, and of an
update to the fatigue and damage
tolerance analysis. This AD requires
repetitive detailed inspections of the
horizontal stabilizer (HS) center box
(CB) top skin integral flange area, and
repair if necessary. This AD also
expands the applicability to include
additional airplane models. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 23, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of August 23, 2019.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by September 23, 2019.
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: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
For the material incorporated by
reference (IBR) in this AD, contact the
EASA, at Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49
221 89990 1000; email ADs@
easa.europa.eu; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
IBR material on the EASA website at
https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may
view this IBR material 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 in the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov.
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–2019–
0574; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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The AD docket contains this AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is
listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3229.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued AD 2018–02–11,
Amendment 39–19164 (83 FR 2894,
January 22, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–02–11’’),
for certain Airbus SAS Model A330–
301, –321, –322, and –342 airplanes. AD
2018–02–11 requires contacting the
FAA to obtain instructions for
addressing the unsafe condition on
these products, and doing the actions
specified in those instructions. AD
2018–02–11 resulted from a report of
cracking in the top skin of the HS CB
of an airplane in pre-modification 41330
configuration. The FAA issued AD
2018–02–11 to address cracking in the
HS CB, which could lead to reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
Actions Since AD 2018–02–11 Was
Issued
Since the FAA issued AD 2018–02–
11, the FAA received a report of
additional cracking found on different
airplane models, and of an update to the
fatigue and damage tolerance analysis.
The FAA has determined that additional
airplanes are subject to the unsafe
condition.
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2018–0226, dated October 22, 2018
(‘‘EASA AD 2018–0226’’) (also referred
to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A330–
223, –243, –301, –302, –321, –322, –323,
–341, –342, and –343 airplanes; and
Model A340–200 and –300 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Cracks were found in the horizontal
stabilizer (HS) centre box (CB) top skin of an
A330 aeroplane in pre-mod 41330
configuration. The cracks were initiated at
the upper flange corner at Rib 3 rear spar area
on left hand side of the CB.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to reduced structural
integrity of the HS CB of the aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, Airbus
published SB [service bulletin] A330–55–
3046 to provide inspection instructions for
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-1011; Product Identifier 2018-NM-131-AD; Amendment
39-19691; AD 2019-14-13]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded fore/aft
movements of the Captain's and First Officer's seats. This AD requires
an identification of the part number, and if applicable the serial
number, of the Captain's and First Officer's seats, and applicable on-
condition actions. This AD also requires a one-time detailed inspection
and repetitive checks of the horizontal movement system of the
Captain's and First Officer's seats, and applicable on-condition
actions. This AD also provides an optional terminating action for the
repetitive checks of the horizontal movement system for certain
airplanes. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September 12, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 12,
2019.
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 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.
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It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-1011.
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-
1011; 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 is 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: Brandon Lucero, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-
231-3569; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA 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 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on December 26, 2018 (83 FR 66172).
The NPRM was prompted by reports of uncommanded fore/aft movements of
the Captain's and First Officer's seats. The NPRM proposed to require
an identification of the part number, and if applicable the serial
number, of the Captain's and First Officer's seats, and applicable on-
condition actions. The NPRM also proposed to require a one-time
detailed inspection and repetitive checks of the horizontal movement
system of the Captain's and First Officer's seats, and applicable on-
condition actions. The NPRM also proposed to provide an optional
terminating action for the repetitive checks of the horizontal movement
system for certain airplanes.
Comments
The FAA 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.
Support for the NPRM
Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), supported the
intent of the NPRM. FedEx had no objection to the NRPM.
Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing Supplemental
Type Certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not affect the actions specified
in the proposed AD.
The FAA concurs with the commenter. Paragraph (c) of the proposed
AD has been redesignated as paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, and paragraph
(c)(2) has been added to this AD to state that installation of STC
ST01920SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions
required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01920SE 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.
Requests To Include Records Review
ABX AIR, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines (Delta) requested
that the proposed AD include a provision to allow operators to do a
records review to determine which airplanes have the affected seat part
numbers installed. The commenters stated that not all of their Model
767 airplane fleets have the affected Captain's and First Officer's
seats installed. Delta asserted that the affected seats are rotable
parts that could later be installed on airplanes that were initially
delivered with acceptable seats, thereby subjecting those airplanes to
the identified unsafe condition. Delta pointed out that the affected
seats are trackable and maintenance records and configuration control
mechanisms can be used to ensure the affected seats are addressed. The
commenters also noted that adding a records review would remove the
undue burden on operators (i.e., need to create work instructions/task
cards and added maintenance down time for inspecting airplanes and
components that are not affected by the identified unsafe condition).
The FAA agrees with the commenters' requests. A records review will
provide an acceptable means for operators to identify the part numbers
of the Captain's and First Officer's seats installed on an airplane.
Paragraph (g) of this AD has been revised to include the following
statement: ``A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in
lieu of this inspection if the part number and serial number of the
Captain's and First Officer's seats can be conclusively determined from
that review.''
Request To Change to Component AD
United Parcel Service (UPS) requested that the applicability of the
proposed AD be changed from Model 767 airplanes to the Captain's and
First Officer's seats. The commenter also requested that operators use
the Ipeco service information instead of the Boeing service
information. The commenter noted that it is aware there will be other
proposed ADs on other airplane models that would address the same
unsafe condition identified in the proposed AD. The commenter noted
that the affected Captain's and First Officer's seats are
interchangeable across several airplane models and mandating ADs
against those airplane models could result in a specific seat being
installed on a Model 747 airplane with records identifying compliance
with an AD that includes Model 767 airplanes in the applicability. The
commenter stated that this could lead to confusion and questions
regarding compliance when there is no effective difference between the
two ADs.
The FAA infers that the commenter is requesting that this AD be
changed to a component AD. The FAA does not agree with the commenter's
request. A component AD would require any operator with an Ipeco seat
installed on an airplane in its fleet to inspect all of the airplanes
in its fleet to determine if an affected seat part number is installed.
By limiting the applicability of this AD to the airplane model on which
the affected Ipeco part numbers are known to be installed, the burden
is reduced on operators. We acknowledge that the affected seats may be
installed on other airplane models, such as the Model 747, 757, and
777. The FAA is considering other rulemaking to address the unsafe
condition on those models. This AD has not been changed in regard to
this issue.
Conclusion
The FAA 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. The FAA has 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.
The FAA has also determined that these changes will not increase
the
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economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final
rule.
Additional Change to This Final Rule
The proposed AD referred to ``uncommanded movement'' in the
description of the unsafe condition. This final rule clarifies the type
of movement by specifying ``uncommanded fore/aft movement'' in the
SUMMARY and Discussion sections, and paragraph (e), of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-
0539, Revision 1, dated July 17, 2018 (``BSASB 767-25-0539, Revision
1''). The service information describes procedures for identification
of the part number, and, if applicable, the serial number of the
Captain's and First Officer's seats, and applicable on-condition
actions. The on-condition actions include an inspection of each seat's
fore/aft and vertical manual control levers for looseness, installation
of serviceable seats, and a seat functional test after any cable
adjustment.
The FAA also reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
767-25-0549, Revision 1, dated August 10, 2018 (``BSASB 767-25-0549,
Revision 1''). The service information describes procedures for a one-
time detailed inspection and repetitive checks of the horizontal
movement system of the Captain's and First Officer's seats for findings
(e.g., evidence of cracks, scores, corrosion, dents, deformation or
visible wear); and incorrectly assembled components (e.g., microswitch
assemblies, actuators, and limit switches), and applicable on-condition
actions. The on-condition actions include overhaul of the horizontal
movement system, clearing the seat tracks of foreign object debris
(FOD), replacement of the horizontal actuator, and replacement of the
horizontal movement system. The service information also describes
procedures for an optional terminating action for the repetitive checks
by installing a serviceable Captain's or First Officer's seat.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 90 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates 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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Identification, seat........... 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 per seat...... $7,650 per seat.
hour = $85 per seat.
Detailed inspection, horizontal 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 $85 per seat...... $7,650 per seat.
movement system. hour = $85, per seat.
Checks, horizontal movement 2 work-hour x $85 per 0 $170 per seat, per $15,130 per seat,
system. hour = $170 per seat, check cycle. per check cycle.
per check cycle.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required. The FAA has no way of
determining the number of aircraft that might need these on-condition
actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions *
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Adjustment, control lever cable.... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0.................... $85 per seat.
= $85, per seat.
Overhaul or replacement, horizontal Up to 15 work-hours x $85 Up to $6,400 per seat. Up to $7,675 per seat.
movement system. per hour = $1,275, per
seat.
Inspection of each seat's fore/aft 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0.................... $85 per seat.
and vertical manual control levers. = $85, per seat.
Installation of serviceable seats.. 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0.................... $85 per seat.
= $85, per seat.
Clearing FOD....................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0.................... $85 per seat.
= $85, per seat.
Replacement of the horizontal 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $205.................. $290, per actuator.
actuator. = $85, per actuator.
Functional test, adjusted control 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0.................... $85, per seat.
lever cable. = $85, per seat.
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* The estimated cost for tooling to align an affected seat for adjustment of the control lever cable is up to
$46,064.
The FAA has received no definitive data that would enable the
agency to provide cost estimates for the optional terminating action
for the on-condition repetitive checks 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.
The FAA is 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
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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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) 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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2019-14-13 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19691; Docket No. FAA-
2018-1011; Product Identifier 2018-NM-131-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 12, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -
300, -300F, and
-400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category.
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
ST01920SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions
required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01920SE
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 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded fore/aft
movements of the Captain's and First Officer's seats. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address uncommanded fore/aft movement of the
Captain's and First Officer's seats. An uncommanded fore/aft seat
movement during a critical part of a flight, such as take-off or
landing, could cause a flight control obstruction or unintended
flight control input, which could result in the loss of the ability
to control the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Seat Identification and On-Condition Actions
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do an
inspection to determine the part number, and serial number as
applicable, of the Captain's and First Officer's seats, and do all
applicable on-condition actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 767-25-0539, Revision 1, dated July 17, 2018. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the part number and serial number of the Captain's and
First Officer's seats can be conclusively determined from that
review.
(h) Detailed Inspection and Repetitive Checks of Horizontal Movement
System and On-Condition Actions
Except as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD: At the
applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0549, Revision 1,
dated August 10, 2018 (``BSASB 767-25-0549, Revision 1''), do all
applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance)
in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of BSASB
767-25-0549, Revision 1.
(i) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications
For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of
this AD: Where BSASB 767-25-0549, Revision 1, uses the phrase ``the
original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires
using ``the effective date of this AD.''
(j) Optional Terminating Action for Repetitive Checks
(1) For Group 1, Configuration 2 and 4 airplanes identified in
BSASB 767-25-0549, Revision 1: Installation of a serviceable
Captain's seat, as specified in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of BSASB 767-25-0549, Revision 1,
terminates the repetitive checks of the Captain's seat as required
by paragraph (h) of this AD for that airplane only.
(2) For Group 1, Configuration 3 and 4 airplanes identified in
BSASB 767-25-0549, Revision 1: Installation of a serviceable First
Officer's seat, as specified in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of BSASB 767-25-0549, Revision 1,
terminates the repetitive checks of the First Officer's seat as
required by paragraph (h) of this AD for that airplane only.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle 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 (l) 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 Company Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO Branch, FAA, 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
(k)(4)(i) and (k)(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.
(l) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Brandon Lucero,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section,
FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax: 206-231-3569; email: [email protected].
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(m) 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 Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0539,
Revision 1, dated July 17, 2018.
(ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0549,
Revision 1, dated August 10, 2018.
(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 July 23, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-16813 Filed 8-7-19; 8:45 am]
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