Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes, 57377-57379 [2024-15308]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 135 / Monday, July 15, 2024 / Proposed Rules and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787–81205–SB250299–00 RB, Issue 001, dated July 31, 2023. Note 2 to paragraph (j): Guidance for accomplishing the actions required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB250299–00, Issue 001, dated July 31, 2023, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787– 81205–SB250299–00 RB, Issue 001, dated July 31, 2023. (k) New Exception to Service Information Specifications Where the Compliance Time columns of the tables in the ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787– 81205–SB250299–00 RB, Issue 001, dated July 31, 2023, use the phrase ‘‘the Issue 001 date of Requirements Bulletin B787–81205– SB250299–00 RB,’’ this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (l) Terminating Action for Clamshell Coupling Inspection For the airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787–81205– SB250299–00 RB, Issue 001, dated July 31, 2023: Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 (m) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a clamshell coupling, part number (P/N) 14C02–08C or P/N AS1655A08, at inspection locations where P/ N 14C02–08C or P/N AS1655A08 was replaced with P/N 14C34–08C or P/N 14C33– 08 on any airplane in accordance with Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787– 81205–SB250299–00 RB, Issue 001, dated July 31, 2023. (n) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, AIR–520, Continued Operational Safety 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 responsible Flight Standards 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 (o)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: AMOC@ faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards 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, AIR–520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Jul 12, 2024 Jkt 262001 57377 the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) AMOCs approved for AD 2023–08–04 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787–81205– SB380021–00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 12, 2022, that are required by paragraph (g) of this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (o) Related Information Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes (1) For more information about this AD, contact Brandon Lucero, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3569; email: Brandon.Lucero@faa.gov. (2) Material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraph (p)(5) of this AD. (p) 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 material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following material was approved for IBR on [DATE 35 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL RULE]. (i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787–81205–SB250299–00 RB, Issue 001, dated July 31, 2023. (ii) [Reserved] (4) The following material was approved for IBR on June 29, 2023 (88 FR 33823, May 25, 2023). (i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787–81205–SB380021–00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 12, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (5) For Boeing material 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; website myboeingfleet.com. (6) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. (7) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Issued on July 2, 2024. Suzanne Masterson, Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2024–15235 Filed 7–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2024–1689; Project Identifier AD–2024–00109–T] RIN 2120–AA64 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Proposed rule; correction. AGENCY: The FAA is correcting a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that was published in the Federal Register. The NPRM proposed to issue an airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all The Boeing Company Model 767–200, –300, and –300F series airplanes. As published, the docket number referenced throughout the NPRM is incorrect. This document corrects that error. In all other respects, the original document remains the same; however, for clarity, the FAA is publishing the entire proposed rule in the Federal Register. DATES: The last date for submitting comments on the NPRM (89 FR 51856, June 20, 2024) remains August 5, 2024. 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 regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2024–1689; 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 ‘‘proposed rule; correction,’’ the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For service information, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15JYP1.SGM 15JYP1 57378 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 135 / Monday, July 15, 2024 / Proposed Rules 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; website myboeingfleet.com. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2024–1689. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stefanie Roesli, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206– 231–3964; email: Stefanie.N.Roesli@ faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2024–1689; Project Identifier AD–2024–00109–T’’ at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposal because of those comments. Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact received about this NPRM. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 Confidential Business Information CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Stefanie Roesli, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3964; email: Stefanie.N.Roesli@faa.gov. Any commentary that the FAA receives that VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Jul 12, 2024 Jkt 262001 is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking. Background The FAA issued an NPRM (89 FR 51856, June 20, 2024) that would apply to all The Boeing Company Model 767– 200, –300, and –300F series airplanes. The NPRM was prompted by a report of a main landing gear (MLG) collapse event following maintenance where a grinder was operating outside of its input parameters, resulting in possible heat damage to the outer cylinder of the MLG. The NPRM proposed to require replacing any affected outer cylinders. The FAA is proposing this AD to address any heat damage to the outer cylinder of the landing gear. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in the inability of a principal structural element to sustain limit load, gear collapse resulting in loss of control and potential for off runway excursion. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767–32A0253 RB, dated February 6, 2024. This service information specifies procedures for performing a check of maintenance records or performing an inspection of the left and right MLG outer cylinders for any affected part numbers and serial numbers and replacing affected cylinders. 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 ADDRESSES. Need for the Correction As published, the docket number referenced throughout the NPRM is incorrect. The NPRM incorrectly references ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2024– 1688.’’ The correct docket number is ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2024–1689.’’ Although no other part of the preamble or regulatory information has been corrected, for clarity the FAA is publishing the entire proposed rule in the Federal Register. The comment due date of the NPRM remains August 5, 2024. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 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: ■ The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– 2024–1689; Project Identifier AD–2024– 00109–T. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) by August 5, 2024. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 767–200, –300, and –300F series airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of a main landing gear (MLG) collapse event following maintenance where a grinder was operating outside of its input parameters, resulting in possible heat damage to the outer cylinder of the MLG. The FAA is issuing this AD to address any heat damage to the outer cylinder of the landing gear. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in the inability of a principal structural element to sustain limit load, gear collapse resulting in loss of control and potential for off runway excursion. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in the ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767–32A0253 RB, dated February 6, 2024, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767–32A0253 RB, dated February 6, 2024. Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the actions required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–32A0253, dated February 6, 2024, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767–32A0253 RB, dated February 6, 2024. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications Where the Boeing Recommended Compliance Time column of the table in the ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert E:\FR\FM\15JYP1.SGM 15JYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 135 / Monday, July 15, 2024 / Proposed Rules Requirements Bulletin 767–32A0253 RB, dated February 6, 2024, uses the phrase ‘‘the Original Issue date of Requirements Bulletin 767–32A0253 RB,’’ this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, AIR–520, Continued Operational Safety 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 responsible Flight Standards 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 (j)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: AMOC@ faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards 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, AIR–520, Continued Operational Safety 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. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Stefanie Roesli, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3964; email: Stefanie.N.Roesli@faa.gov. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (k)(3) and (4) of this AD. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference 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 767–32A0253 RB, dated February 6, 2024. (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; website myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety 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 material at the National Archives and Records VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Jul 12, 2024 Jkt 262001 Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Issued on July 8, 2024. Peter A. White, Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2024–15308 Filed 7–12–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2024–0379] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Miami River, North Fork, Miami, FL Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard proposes to remove the operating schedule that governs the FDOT Railroad Bridge, across the Miami River, North Fork, mile 5.3, at Miami, FL. The railroad bridge is being replaced with a fixed bridge. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking. DATES: Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or before August 14, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG– 2024–0379 using Federal Decision Making Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public Participation and Request for Comments’’ portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on submitting comments. This notice of proposed rulemaking with its plain-language, 100word-or-less proposed rule summary will be available in this same docket. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed rule, call or email Ms. Jennifer Zercher, Bridge Management Specialist, Seventh Coast Guard District; telephone 571– 607–5951, email Jennifer.N.Zercher@ uscg.mil. SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register OMB Office of Management and Budget NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Advance, Supplemental) PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 57379 § Section U.S.C. United States Code FL Florida FDOT Florida Department of Transportation II. Background, Purpose and Legal Basis The FDOT Railroad Bridge, across the Miami River, North Fork, mile 5.3, at Miami, FL, is a single bascule bridge with a 6-foot vertical clearance at mean high water in the closed position. The normal operating schedule is set forth in 33 CFR 117.307. FDOT applied for and received a Coast Guard Bridge Permit to replace the existing moveable railroad bridge with a fixed railroad bridge. FDOT has requested the drawbridge operation regulation be removed and the bridge be allowed to remain closed to navigation in anticipation of phase one of the bridge replacement project, converting the moveable bridge to a fixed bridge, beginning August 2024. The Miami River, under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is a federal navigation project channel. On December 21, 2020, the U.S. Congress approved the deauthorization of navigational rights for the portion of the Miami River between the FDOT Railroad Bridge and the S–26 SFWMD structure with the Miami Rivel Canal provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (12/21/2020). III. Discussion of Proposed Rule Under this proposed rule, the FDOT Railroad Bridge would be allowed to remain closed to navigation until the bridge replacement project is completed. The waterway from the railroad bridge to the water control structure has been deauthorized of navigational rights, therefore, impacts to navigation are not expected. Vessels that can pass beneath the bridge without an opening would be able to so at any time. IV. Regulatory Analyses We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive Orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on these statutes and Executive Orders. A. Regulatory Planning and Review Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits. This proposed rule has not been designated a ‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under section 3(f) of Executive E:\FR\FM\15JYP1.SGM 15JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 135 (Monday, July 15, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2024-1689; Project Identifier AD-2024-00109-T]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Proposed rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
that was published in the Federal Register. The NPRM proposed to issue 
an airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all The Boeing 
Company Model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes. As published, 
the docket number referenced throughout the NPRM is incorrect. This 
document corrects that error. In all other respects, the original 
document remains the same; however, for clarity, the FAA is publishing 
the entire proposed rule in the Federal Register.

DATES: The last date for submitting comments on the NPRM (89 FR 51856, 
June 20, 2024) remains August 5, 2024.

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 regulations.gov. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2024-1689; 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 ``proposed rule; correction,'' the mandatory 
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed 
above.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For service information, contact Boeing Commercial 
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 
Westminster Blvd., MC

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110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; website 
myboeingfleet.com. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket 
No. FAA-2024-1689.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stefanie Roesli, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-
231-3964; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2024-1689; 
Project Identifier AD-2024-00109-T'' at the beginning of your comments. 
The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, 
explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting 
data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date 
and may amend this proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in 
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to 
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The 
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal 
contact received about this NPRM.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily 
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of 
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public 
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial 
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that 
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to 
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted 
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing 
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as 
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public 
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to 
Stefanie Roesli, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., 
Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3964; email: 
[email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA receives that is 
not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket 
for this rulemaking.

Background

    The FAA issued an NPRM (89 FR 51856, June 20, 2024) that would 
apply to all The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -300F series 
airplanes. The NPRM was prompted by a report of a main landing gear 
(MLG) collapse event following maintenance where a grinder was 
operating outside of its input parameters, resulting in possible heat 
damage to the outer cylinder of the MLG. The NPRM proposed to require 
replacing any affected outer cylinders. The FAA is proposing this AD to 
address any heat damage to the outer cylinder of the landing gear. The 
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in the inability of a 
principal structural element to sustain limit load, gear collapse 
resulting in loss of control and potential for off runway excursion.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-32A0253 RB, 
dated February 6, 2024. This service information specifies procedures 
for performing a check of maintenance records or performing an 
inspection of the left and right MLG outer cylinders for any affected 
part numbers and serial numbers and replacing affected cylinders. 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 ADDRESSES.

Need for the Correction

    As published, the docket number referenced throughout the NPRM is 
incorrect. The NPRM incorrectly references ``Docket No. FAA-2024-
1688.'' The correct docket number is ``Docket No. FAA-2024-1689.''
    Although no other part of the preamble or regulatory information 
has been corrected, for clarity the FAA is publishing the entire 
proposed rule in the Federal Register.
    The comment due date of the NPRM remains August 5, 2024.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive:

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2024-1689; Project Identifier AD-
2024-00109-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive 
(AD) by August 5, 2024.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, 
and -300F series airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing 
Gear.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of a main landing gear (MLG) 
collapse event following maintenance where a grinder was operating 
outside of its input parameters, resulting in possible heat damage 
to the outer cylinder of the MLG. The FAA is issuing this AD to 
address any heat damage to the outer cylinder of the landing gear. 
The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in the 
inability of a principal structural element to sustain limit load, 
gear collapse resulting in loss of control and potential for off 
runway excursion.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

    Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the 
applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing 
Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-32A0253 RB, dated February 6, 2024, 
do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 
767-32A0253 RB, dated February 6, 2024.
    Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the actions 
required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 
767-32A0253, dated February 6, 2024, which is referred to in Boeing 
Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-32A0253 RB, dated February 6, 2024.

(h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications

    Where the Boeing Recommended Compliance Time column of the table 
in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert

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Requirements Bulletin 767-32A0253 RB, dated February 6, 2024, uses 
the phrase ``the Original Issue date of Requirements Bulletin 767-
32A0253 RB,'' this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety 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 
responsible Flight Standards 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 
(j)(1) 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 responsible Flight Standards 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, AIR-
520, Continued Operational Safety 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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Stefanie Roesli, 
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 
98198; phone: 206-231-3964; email: [email protected].
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (k)(3) and (4) of this AD.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this 
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    Issued on July 8, 2024.
Peter A. White,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-15308 Filed 7-12-24; 8:45 am]
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