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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In FR Doc.
2019–19023 appearing on page 46423 in
the Federal Register of Wednesday,
SUMMARY:
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0023; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–145–AD; Amendment
39–19700; AD 2019–15–07]
The FAA is correcting an
airworthiness directive (AD) that
published in the Federal Register. That
AD applies to certain The Boeing
Company Model 737–100, 737–200,
737–200C, 737–300, 737–400, and 737–
500 series airplanes. As published, a
paragraph reference specified in the
regulatory text is incorrect. This
document corrects that error. In all other
respects, the original document remains
the same.
DATES: This correction is effective
September 19, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of September 19, 2019 (84 FR 41614,
August 15, 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 referenced 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,
SUMMARY:
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You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0023; 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:
George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles
ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
phone: 562–627–5232; fax: 562–627–
5210; email: george.garrido@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD 2019–
15–07, Amendment 39–19700 (84 FR
41614, August 15, 2019) (‘‘AD 2019–15–
07’’), requires repetitive inspections for
cracking of the fuselage lower lobe
frames, and applicable on-condition
actions. That AD also provides an
optional terminating action for certain
repetitive inspections. That AD applies
to certain The Boeing Company Model
737–100, 737–200, 737–200C, 737–300,
737–400, and 737–500 series airplanes.
Need for the Correction
As published, paragraph (h) of the
regulatory text of AD 2019–15–07
contains an error. Paragraph (h) of the
AD incorrectly refers to paragraph (i) as
the Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications paragraph, and it should
have referred to paragraph (j) of the AD.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737–53A1362, dated
September 20, 2018. The service
information describes procedures for
repetitive inspections for cracking of the
fuselage lower lobe frames, applicable
on-condition actions, and an optional
modification of the tooling holes and
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insulation attachment holes. Oncondition actions include repetitive
inspections for cracking of the lower
lobe frames, repair, and repetitive postrepair inspections for cracking.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
737–53A1362, dated September 20, 2018
(‘‘BASB 737–53A1362’’).
(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.
Correction of Publication
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
This document corrects an error and
correctly adds the AD as an amendment
to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part
of the preamble or regulatory
information has been corrected, the
FAA is publishing the entire rule in the
Federal Register.
The effective date of this AD remains
September 19, 2019.
Since this action only corrects
paragraph references, it has no adverse
economic impact and imposes no
additional burden on any person.
Therefore, the FAA has determined that
notice and public comment procedures
are unnecessary.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Correction
Accordingly, pursuant to the
authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends part 39 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
part 39) as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Corrected]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2019–15–07 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–19700; Docket No.
FAA–2019–0023; Product Identifier
2018–NM–145–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 19, 2019.
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(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to The Boeing
Company Model 737–100, 737–200, 737–
200C, 737–300, 737–400, and 737–500 series
airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks
in the frames below the passenger floor. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address cracks that
could propagate until the frame severs.
Continued operation of the airplane with
multiple adjacent severed frames, or the
combination of a severed frame adjacent to
fuselage skin chem-mill cracks, could result
in an uncontrolled decompression and loss of
structural integrity of the airplane.
(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
BASB 737–53A1362: Within 120 days after
the effective date of this AD, accomplish
actions to correct the unsafe condition (e.g.,
inspections and on-condition actions) using
a method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this
AD.
(h) Required Actions for Group 2 Through
20 Airplanes
For airplanes identified as Group 2 through
20 in BASB 737–53A1362: Except as
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, at the
applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of BASB 737–53A1362, do all
applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’
(required for compliance) in, and in
accordance with, the Accomplishment
Instructions of BASB 737–53A1362.
(i) Optional Terminating Action for Certain
Repetitive Inspections
For airplanes identified as Group 2 through
20 in BASB 737–53A1362, accomplishment
of part 13, ‘‘Preventive Modification of the
Frame Web Tooling Hole and Insulation
Attachment Hole in the Section 46 Lower
Lobe Frame,’’ in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BASB 737–
53A1362, terminates the repetitive open hole
high frequency eddy current inspections
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, for the
modified tooling hole or insulation
attachment hole location only.
(j) Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications
(1) For purposes of determining
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
Where BASB 737–53A1362 uses the phrase
‘‘the original issue date of this service
bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the
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effective date of this AD,’’ except where
BASB 737–53A1362 uses the phrase ‘‘the
original issue date of this service bulletin’’ in
a note or flag note.
(2) Where BASB 737–53A1362 specifies
contacting Boeing for repair instructions or
alternative inspections: This AD requires
doing the repair, or doing the alternative
inspections and applicable on-condition
actions, using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (k) of this AD.
(k) 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 (l) 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 Company
Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Los Angeles 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) Except as required by paragraph (j)(2)
of this AD: 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 George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
5232; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
george.garrido@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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on September 19, 2019 (84
FR 41614, August 15, 2019).
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
53A1362, dated September 20, 2018.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) 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
September 6, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019–06–
09, which applied to certain Airbus SAS
Model A350–941 airplanes. AD 2019–
06–09 required repetitive tightness
checks of the baby bassinet inserts
installed on stowages and partitions
and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective
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actions, as specified in a European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD,
which was incorporated by reference.
This new AD continues to require
repetitive tightness checks of the baby
bassinet inserts installed on stowages
and partitions and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective actions, and also requires
modification of the baby bassinet
inserts, which constitutes terminating
action for the repetitive tightness
checks; as specified in an EASA AD,
which is incorporated by reference. This
AD was prompted by reports that baby
bassinet inserts installed on airplane
stowages and partitions were found
loose because a self-securing fixation
device (Loctite) had not been applied.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
September 27, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of September 27, 2019.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by October 28, 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 by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0672.
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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–2019–
0672; 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 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:
Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3218.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued AD 2019–06–09,
Amendment 39–19607 (84 FR 14602,
April 11, 2019) (‘‘AD 2019–06–09’’),
which applied to certain Airbus SAS
Model A350–941 airplanes. AD 2019–
06–09 was prompted by reports that
baby bassinet inserts installed on
airplane stowages and partitions were
found loose because a self-securing
fixation device (Loctite) had not been
applied. AD 2019–06–09 required
repetitive tightness checks of the baby
bassinet inserts installed on stowages
and partitions and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective actions, as specified in an
EASA AD, which was incorporated by
reference. The FAA issued AD 2019–
06–09 to address loose baby bassinet
inserts, which, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to detachment of
a baby bassinet, possibly resulting in
injury to the infant or other airplane
occupants.
Actions Since AD 2019–06–09 Was
Issued
Since AD 2019–06–09 was issued, the
FAA has determined that a modification
of the baby bassinet inserts installed on
stowages and partitions is necessary to
address the unsafe condition.
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0115, dated May 28, 2019 (‘‘EASA
AD 2019–0115’’) (also referred to as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
SAS Model A350–941 airplanes. The
MCAI states:
Occurrences were reported where baby
bassinet inserts installed on Airbus A350
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0023; Product Identifier 2018-NM-145-AD; Amendment
39-19700; AD 2019-15-07]
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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that
published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain The
Boeing Company Model 737-100, 737-200, 737-200C, 737-300, 737-400, and
737-500 series airplanes. As published, a paragraph reference specified
in the regulatory text is incorrect. This document corrects that error.
In all other respects, the original document remains the same.
DATES: This correction is effective September 19, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September
19, 2019 (84 FR 41614, August 15, 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 referenced 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-2019-
0023.
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-
0023; 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: George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5232; fax: 562-627-
5210; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD 2019-15-07, Amendment 39-19700 (84 FR
41614, August 15, 2019) (``AD 2019-15-07''), requires repetitive
inspections for cracking of the fuselage lower lobe frames, and
applicable on-condition actions. That AD also provides an optional
terminating action for certain repetitive inspections. That AD applies
to certain The Boeing Company Model 737-100, 737-200, 737-200C, 737-
300, 737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes.
Need for the Correction
As published, paragraph (h) of the regulatory text of AD 2019-15-07
contains an error. Paragraph (h) of the AD incorrectly refers to
paragraph (i) as the Exceptions to Service Information Specifications
paragraph, and it should have referred to paragraph (j) of the AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1362, dated
September 20, 2018. The service information describes procedures for
repetitive inspections for cracking of the fuselage lower lobe frames,
applicable on-condition actions, and an optional modification of the
tooling holes and
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insulation attachment holes. On-condition actions include repetitive
inspections for cracking of the lower lobe frames, repair, and
repetitive post-repair inspections for cracking.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Correction of Publication
This document corrects an error and correctly adds the AD as an
amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part of the preamble or
regulatory information has been corrected, the FAA is publishing the
entire rule in the Federal Register.
The effective date of this AD remains September 19, 2019.
Since this action only corrects paragraph references, it has no
adverse economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any person.
Therefore, the FAA has determined that notice and public comment
procedures are unnecessary.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Correction
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Corrected]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2019-15-07 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19700; Docket No. FAA-
2019-0023; Product Identifier 2018-NM-145-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 19, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-100, 737-
200, 737-200C, 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1362, dated September 20, 2018 (``BASB 737-
53A1362'').
(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 reports of cracks in the frames below
the passenger floor. The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracks
that could propagate until the frame severs. Continued operation of
the airplane with multiple adjacent severed frames, or the
combination of a severed frame adjacent to fuselage skin chem-mill
cracks, could result in an uncontrolled decompression and loss of
structural integrity of the airplane.
(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 BASB 737-53A1362: Within
120 days after the effective date of this AD, accomplish actions to
correct the unsafe condition (e.g., inspections and on-condition
actions) using a method approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
(h) Required Actions for Group 2 Through 20 Airplanes
For airplanes identified as Group 2 through 20 in BASB 737-
53A1362: Except as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, at the
applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
BASB 737-53A1362, do all applicable actions identified as ``RC''
(required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of BASB 737-53A1362.
(i) Optional Terminating Action for Certain Repetitive Inspections
For airplanes identified as Group 2 through 20 in BASB 737-
53A1362, accomplishment of part 13, ``Preventive Modification of the
Frame Web Tooling Hole and Insulation Attachment Hole in the Section
46 Lower Lobe Frame,'' in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of BASB 737-53A1362, terminates the repetitive open
hole high frequency eddy current inspections required by paragraph
(h) of this AD, for the modified tooling hole or insulation
attachment hole location only.
(j) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications
(1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements
of this AD: Where BASB 737-53A1362 uses the phrase ``the original
issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the
effective date of this AD,'' except where BASB 737-53A1362 uses the
phrase ``the original issue date of this service bulletin'' in a
note or flag note.
(2) Where BASB 737-53A1362 specifies contacting Boeing for
repair instructions or alternative inspections: This AD requires
doing the repair, or doing the alternative inspections and
applicable on-condition actions, using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this
AD.
(k) 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 (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, Los
Angeles 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) Except as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD: 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 George Garrido,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-
5232; fax: 562-627-5210; 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 19, 2019 (84 FR 41614, August 15, 2019).
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1362, dated September
20, 2018.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) 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 September 6, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-19771 Filed 9-11-19; 8:45 am]
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