[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 13 (Friday, January 18, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 4051-4053]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-00559]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-0804; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-094-AD;
Amendment 39-17316; AD 2013-01-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD,
747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F,
747SR, and 747SP series airplanes; and certain Model 757-200, -200PF,
and -300 series airplanes. That AD currently requires replacing the
control switches of the forward, aft, and nose cargo doors of Model 747
airplanes; and requires replacing the control switches of cargo doors 1
and 2 of Model 757 series airplanes. This new AD adds airplanes to the
applicability and revises the initial compliance times for those
airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of problems associated with
the uncommanded operation of cargo doors. We are issuing this AD to
prevent injuries to persons and damage to the airplane and equipment.
DATES: This AD is effective February 22, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of February 22,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of
December 3, 2009 (74 FR 55763, October 29, 2009).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.
O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000,
extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety & Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington
98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6596; fax: 425-917-6590; email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2009-22-08, Amendment 39-16059 (74 FR 55763,
October 29, 2009). That AD applies to the specified products. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on August 3, 2012 (77 FR 46343). That
NPRM proposed to continue to require replacing the control switches of
the forward, aft, and nose cargo doors of Model 747 airplanes; and the
control switches of cargo doors 1 and 2 of Model 757 airplanes. That
NPRM also proposed to add airplanes to the applicability and to revise
the initial compliance times for those airplanes.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
(77 FR 46343, August 3, 2012) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Support for the NPRM (77 FR 46343, August 3, 2012)
Boeing supported the NPRM (77 FR 46343, August 3, 2012).
American Airlines found that the NPRM (77 FR 46343, August 3, 2012)
would not require additional actions for its Model 757 fleet;
therefore, American Airlines had no comments concerning the NPRM.
Request for Clarification of Proposed Compliance Times
Asiana Airlines requested that we clarify the compliance times
specified in paragraph (g) of the NPRM (77 FR 46343, August 3, 2012).
Specifically, Asiana Airlines requested clarification of the compliance
times for Model 747 Groups 1 and 2 airplanes on which the door switches
had been replaced before the effective date of AD 2009-22-08, Amendment
39-16059 (74 FR 55763, October 29, 2009), per Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 747-52-2286, dated September 28, 2007; and on which
the certificate of airworthiness had been issued long before 72 months
after the effective date of AD 2009-22-08.
We agree to provide clarification. Paragraph (g)(1) of this AD
restates the compliance time from AD 2009-22-08, Amendment 39-16059 (74
FR 55763, October 29, 2009) for Groups 1 and 2 Model 747 airplanes
identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2286,
Revision 1, dated October 28, 2010. If an operator has already replaced
the switches before the effective date of this AD in accordance with
either Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2286, dated
September 28, 2007; or Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-
52-2286, Revision 1, dated October 28, 2010; then no further action is
necessary for compliance with paragraph (g) of this AD. No change to
this AD is necessary.
Explanation of Change Made to This AD
We have added new paragraph (i)(3) to this final rule to allow
delegation of repairs to the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA). We have re-identified subsequent
paragraphs accordingly.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the change described previously--and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (77 FR 46343, August 3, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 46343, August 3, 2012).
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 225 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Number of Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product airplanes operators
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Replacement [retained from Up to 5 work- $195 Up to $620..... 221 Up to $137,020.
existing AD 2009-22-08, hours x $85
Amendment 39-16059 (74 FR per hour =
55763, October 29, 2009)]. $425.
Replacement [new action for 5 work-hours x 195 $620........... 4 $2,480.
added airplanes]. $85 per hour =
$425.
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2009-22-08, Amendment 39-16059 (74 FR 55763, October 29, 2009), and
adding the following new AD:
2013-01-02 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17316; Docket No. FAA-
2012-0804; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-094-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 22,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2009-22-08, Amendment 39-16059 (74 FR
55763, October 29, 2009).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B,
747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-
400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes, certificated in
any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 747-52-2286, Revision 1, dated October 28, 2010; and Model
757-200, -200PF, and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any
category, as indentified in Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 757-52-0090, dated September 21, 2007.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of problems associated with the
uncommanded operation of cargo doors. We are issuing this AD to
prevent injuries to persons and damage to the airplane and
equipment.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Replacement
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2009-22-08, Amendment 39-16059 (74 FR 55763, October 29, 2009), with
revised compliance times and service information. Replace the
control switches, as specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this
AD, as applicable. Repeat the replacements thereafter at intervals
not to exceed 72 months.
(1) For Groups 1 and 2 Model 747 airplanes identified in Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2286, Revision 1, dated
October 28, 2010: Within 24 months after December 3, 2009 (the
effective date of AD 2009-22-08, Amendment 39-16059 (74 FR 55763,
October 29, 2009)), or within 72 months from the date of issuance of
the original certificate of airworthiness or the original export
certificate of airworthiness, whichever occurs later, replace the
control switches of the forward, aft, and nose cargo doors, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2286, dated September 28, 2007; or
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2286, Revision 1,
dated October 28, 2010. As of the effective date of this AD, use
only Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2286, Revision
1, dated October 28, 2010, to do the actions specified in this
paragraph.
(2) For Model 757 series airplanes: Within 24 months after
December 3, 2009 (the
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effective date of AD 2009-22-08, Amendment 39-16059 (74 FR 55763,
October 29, 2009)), replace the control switches of cargo doors 1
and 2, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0090, dated September 21,
2007.
(h) New Replacement
For Group 3 airplanes identified in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 747-52-2286, Revision 1, dated October 28, 2010:
Within 72 months from the date of issuance of the original
certificate of airworthiness or the original export certificate of
airworthiness, or within 12 months after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later, replace the control switches of the
forward, aft, and nose cargo doors, as applicable, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 747-52-2286, Revision 1, dated October 28, 2010.
Repeat the replacements thereafter at intervals not to exceed 72
months.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section 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 required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make
those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(4) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2009-22-08,
Amendment 39-16059 (74 FR 55763, October 29, 2009), are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Francis Smith,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety & Environmental Systems Branch,
ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6596; fax:
425-917-6590; email: [email protected].
(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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
February 22, 2013.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2286,
Revision 1, dated October 28, 2010.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
December 3, 2009 (74 FR 55763, October 29, 2009).
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2286, dated
September 28, 2007.
(ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0090,
dated September 21, 2007.
(5) For Boeing service information identified in this AD,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207;
telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(6) You may view this service information at FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(7) 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: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 4, 2013.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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