[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 180 (Tuesday, September 17, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57053-57057]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-22408]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0097; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-243-AD;
Amendment 39-17572; AD 2013-17-08]
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 airworthiness directive (AD) 2010-20-08,
which applied to 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, and 747SR series airplanes. AD 2010-20-08 required repetitive
inspections to find cracking of the web, strap, inner chords, inner
chord angle of the forward edge frame of the number 5 main entry door
cutouts; the frame segment between stringers 16 and 31; repair if
necessary; and repetitive inspections for cracking of repairs. This new
AD expands the previous fuselage areas that are inspected for cracking.
This AD was prompted by multiple reports of cracking outside of the
previous inspection areas and a report of a crack that initiated at the
aft edge of the inner chord rather than initiating at a fastener
location. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such cracks,
which could cause damage to the adjacent body structure and could
result in depressurization of the airplane in flight.
DATES: This AD is effective October 22, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of October 22,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
November 9, 2010 (75 FR 61337, October 5, 2010).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
September 12, 2001 (66 FR 41440, August 8, 2001).
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 service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. 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: Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6428; 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 2010-20-08, Amendment 39-16442 (75 FR 61337,
October 5, 2010) (``AD 2010-20-08)''. AD 2010-20-08 applied to the
specified products. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March
6, 2013 (78 FR 14469). The NPRM proposed to require repetitive
inspections to find cracking of the web, strap, inner chords, inner
chord angle of the forward edge frame of the number 5 main entry door
cutouts; the frame segment between stringers 16 and 31; repair if
necessary; and repetitive inspections for cracking of repairs. The NPRM
also proposed to expand the previous fuselage areas that are inspected
for cracking.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The
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following presents the comments received on the proposal (78 FR 14469,
March 6, 2013) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Support for the NPRM (78 FR 14469, March 6, 2013)
Boeing stated that it concurs with the contents of the NPRM (78 FR
14469, March 6, 2013).
Request To Change Repair Procedure
UPS requested that we revise paragraph (q) of the NPRM (78 FR
14469, March 6, 2013) to allow repairs in accordance with Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 7, dated November 2, 2011,
instead of only the alternative method of compliance process. UPS
asserted that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 7,
dated November 2, 2011, provides instructions to repair crack findings
for the initial and post-repair inspections required by the NPRM.
We partially agree with the commenter's request. We agree that the
crack repair for the initial and repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (o) of this final rule is addressed by Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 7, dated November 2, 2011. However,
post-repair cracking is not covered by Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747-53A2450, Revision 7, dated November 2, 2011. We have redesignated
paragraph (q) of the NPRM as paragraphs (q)(1) and (q)(2) in this final
rule. We have changed paragraph (q)(1) of this final rule to specify
that the initial inspection crack repair for paragraph (o) of this
final rule is to be done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 7, dated November 2, 2011. We have not
changed the crack repair procedure for the post-repair inspection
required by paragraph (q)(2) of this final rule.
Changes Made to This Final Rule
We have redesignated paragraph (r) of the NPRM (78 FR 14469, March
6, 2013) as paragraph (r)(1) in this final rule, and have added
paragraph (r)(2) in this final rule to clarify certain post-repair
inspection procedures.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously--and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 14469, March 6, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 14469, March 6, 2013).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 151 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspections [actions retained Up to 44 work-hours $0 Up to $3,740 per Up to $564,740 per
from AD 2010-20-08, Amendment 39- x $85 per hour = inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
16442 (75 FR 61337, October 5, $3,740 per
2010)]. inspection cycle.
Inspections [new action]......... Up to 121 work- 0 Up to $10,285 per Up to $1,553,035
hours x $85 per inspection cycle. per inspection
hour = $10,285 per cycle.
inspection cycle.
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
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)
2010-20-08, Amendment 39-16442 (75
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FR 61337, October 5, 2010), and adding the following new AD:
2013-17-08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17572; Docket No. FAA-
2013-0097; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-243-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 22, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2010-20-08, Amendment 39-16442 (75 FR
61337, October 5, 2010).
(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, and 747SR series airplanes, certificated in any
category, having line numbers 1 through 1419 inclusive; except for
Model 747-400 series airplanes that have been modified into the
Model 747-400 large cargo freighter configuration.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by multiple reports of cracking outside of
the previous inspection areas and a report of a crack that initiated
at the aft edge of the inner chord rather than initiating at a
fastener location. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such
cracks, which could cause damage to the adjacent body structure and
could result in depressurization of the airplane in flight.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Repetitive Inspections for Frame Segment Between Stringers
23 and 31 (No Terminating Action)
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2010-20-08, Amendment 39-16442 (75 FR 61337, October 5, 2010). For
airplanes having line numbers 1 through 1304 inclusive: Inspect the
airplane for cracks between stringers 23 and 31 per Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 2, including Appendix A,
dated January 4, 2001; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450,
Revision 5, dated January 29, 2009; at the later of the applicable
times specified in paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, per table 1 to
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. Where there are differences
between the AD and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450,
Revision 2, including Appendix A, dated January 4, 2001; or Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 5, dated January 29,
2009; the AD prevails.
Table 1 to Paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD--Inspection Requirements
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Type of Inspection Area to Inspect
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(1) Detailed Visual.......... Strap inner chords forward and aft of the
web, and exposed web adjacent to the
inner chords on station 2231 frame from
stringers 23 through 31 per Figure 5 or
Figure 6 of the service bulletins
specified in paragraph (g) or (h) of
this AD, as applicable.
(2) Surface High Frequency Station 2231 inner chord angles at lower
Eddy Current (HFEC). main sill interface per Figure 5 or
Figure 6 of the service bulletins
specified in paragraph (g) or (h) of
this AD, as applicable.
(3) Open Hole HFEC........... Station 2231 frame fastener locations per
Figures 4 and 7, and either Figure 5 or
6 of the service bulletins specified in
paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, as
applicable.
(4) Surface HFEC............. Around fastener locations on station 2231
inner chords from stringers 23 through
31 per Figure 5 or Figure 6 of the
service bulletins specified in paragraph
(g) or (h) of this AD, as applicable.
(5) Low Frequency Eddy Station 2231 frame strap in areas covered
Current (LFEC). by the reveal per Figure 5 or Figure 6
of the service bulletins specified in
paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, as
applicable.
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Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: There is no terminating
action currently available for the inspections required by paragraph
(g) of this AD.
(h) Retained Compliance Times
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2010-20-08, Amendment 39-16442 (75 FR 61337, October 5, 2010). Do
the inspections specified in paragraph (g) of this AD at the
applicable times specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight
cycles until the inspections required by paragraph (m) or (o) of
this AD are done. Where there are differences between the AD and
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 2, including
Appendix A, dated January 4, 2001; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747-53A2450, Revision 5, dated January 29, 2009; the AD prevails.
(1) Do the inspections per table 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD at the applicable time specified in the logic diagram in
Figure 1 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 2,
including Appendix A, dated January 4, 2001. Where the compliance
time in the logic diagram specifies a compliance time beginning
``from receipt of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires that the
compliance time begin ``after September 12, 2001 (the effective date
of AD 2001-16-02, Amendment 39-12370 (66 FR 41440, August 8,
2001)).''
(2) After November 9, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-20-08,
Amendment 39-16442 (75 FR 61337, October 5, 2010)), do the
inspections per table 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD at the
applicable compliance time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450,
Revision 5, dated January 29, 2009. Where the compliance time in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 2, including
Appendix A, dated January 4, 2001, specifies a compliance time
beginning ``after the date on Revision 2 of this service bulletin,''
this AD requires that the compliance time begin ``after September
12, 2001 (the effective date of AD 2001-16-02, Amendment 39-12370
(66 FR 41440, August 8, 2001)).''
(i) Retained Repetitive Inspections for Frame Segment Between Stringers
23 and 31
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2010-20-08, Amendment 39-16442 (75 FR 61337, October 5, 2010).
Within 3,000 flight cycles after accomplishment of the inspections
specified in Figure 1 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450,
dated May 4, 2000; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450,
Revision 1, dated July 6, 2000; repeat the inspections specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight
cycles until the inspections required by paragraph (m) or (o) of
this AD are done. Where there are differences between the AD and
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 2, dated January
4, 2001; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 5,
dated January 29, 2009; the AD prevails.
(j) Retained Additional Repetitive Inspections (For Frame Segment
Between Stringers 16 and 23)
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2010-20-08, Amendment 39-16442 (75 FR 61337, October 5, 2010).
(1) For all airplanes: Before the accumulation of 16,000 total
flight cycles, or within 1,500 flight cycles after November 9, 2010
(the effective date of AD 2010-20-08, Amendment 39-16442 (75 FR
61337, October 5, 2010)), whichever occurs later, do a detailed
inspection, an open hole HFEC inspection, a surface HFEC inspection,
and a subsurface LFEC inspection for cracking of the forward edge
frame of the number 5 main entry door cutouts, at station 2231,
between stringers 16 and 23; in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision
5, dated January 29, 2009. Repeat the inspections thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles.
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(2) The part number of the nut for fastener code ``K'' in Figure
7 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 5, dated
January 29, 2009, should be ``BACN10JC3CD,'' instead of
``BACB30JC3CD.'' In addition, the part number of the optional nut
for this fastener code should be ``BACN10YR3CD,'' instead of
``BACN10YR4CD,'' in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450,
Revision 5, dated January 29, 2009.
(k) Retained Repetitive Inspections for Line Numbers 1305 and On (For
Frame Segment Between Stringers 23 and 31)
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2010-20-08, Amendment 39-16442 (75 FR 61337, October 5, 2010). For
airplanes having line numbers 1305 and on: Before the accumulation
of 16,000 total flight cycles, or within 1,500 flight cycles after
November 9, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-20-08, Amendment 39-
16442 (75 FR 61337, October 5, 2010)), whichever occurs later, do a
detailed inspection, an open hole HFEC inspection, a surface HFEC
inspection, and a subsurface LFEC inspection for cracking of the
forward edge frame of the number 5 main entry door cutouts, at
station 2231, between stringers 23 and 31; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-
53A2450, Revision 5, dated January 29, 2009. Repeat the inspections
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles.
(l) Retained Corrective Action for Paragraphs (g), (j), and (k) of This
AD
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD
2010-20-08, Amendment 39-16442 (75 FR 61337, October 5, 2010). If
any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g),
(j), or (k) of this AD, before further flight, repair the crack in
accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, in accordance with data meeting the
type certification basis of the airplane approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA)
that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those
findings; or in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-
53A2450, Revision 5, dated January 29, 2009; as applicable. For a
repair method to be approved by the Manager, Seattle ACO, as
required by this paragraph, the approval letter must specifically
reference this AD. As of November 9, 2010 (the effective date of AD
2010-20-08), repair the crack using a method approved in accordance
with the procedures specified in paragraph (s) of this AD.
(m) Retained Post-Repair Inspections
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (m) of AD
2010-20-08, Amendment 39-16442 (75 FR 61337, October 5, 2010).
Except as required by paragraph (n) of this AD, for airplanes on
which the forward edge frame of the number 5 main entry door
cutouts, at station 2231, between stringers 16 and 31, is repaired
as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450: Within
3,000 flight cycles after doing the repair, or within 1,500 flight
cycles after November 9, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-20-08),
whichever occurs later, do the detailed, LFEC, and HFEC inspections
of the repaired area for cracks, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-
53A2450, Revision 5, dated January 29, 2009. If no cracking is
found, repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed
3,000 flight cycles. If any crack is found: Before further flight,
repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (s) of this AD. Doing the inspections
specified in paragraph (m) of this AD terminates the repetitive
inspections required by paragraphs (g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) of
this AD for the repaired area.
(n) Retained Post-Repair Inspection Restriction
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (n) of AD
2010-20-08, Amendment 39-16442 (75 FR 61337, October 5, 2010). For
any frame that is repaired in accordance with a method other than
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747-53A2450, Revision 5, dated January 29, 2009: Do the inspection
in accordance with a method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (s) of this AD.
(o) New Repetitive Inspections With Expanded Inspection Area
Before the accumulation of 16,000 total flight cycles, or within
3,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later, do the inspections required by paragraphs (o)(1)
through (o)(5) of this AD, except as specified in paragraph (p) of
this AD. Do all actions required by this paragraph in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 7, dated November 2, 2011. Repeat the
inspections thereafter at the applicable times specified in
Paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747-53A2450, Revision 7, dated November 2, 2011. Accomplishment of
the initial inspections required by this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraphs (g) through (k) of this AD.
(1) Do a detailed inspection for cracking on the frame strap,
inner chords forward and aft of the web, and exposed web adjacent to
the inner chords from stringer 15 to 31.
(2) Do an HFEC inspection of the station 2231 frame fastener
locations for cracking from stringer 16 to 31, including locations
common to the upper main sill strap and stringer clip at stringer
16.
(3) Do an HFEC inspection for cracking of the frame inner chords
around the fastener heads from stringer 15 to 31.
(4) Do an HFEC inspection for cracking of the aft edge of the
aft inner chord, of the forward edge of the forward inner chord, and
of the forward and aft edges of the frame strap from stringer 15 to
31.
(5) Do an LFEC inspection for cracking of the station 2231 frame
strap from stringer 16 to 31 in areas covered by the reveal.
(p) New Post-Repair Inspection for Repaired Areas
For airplanes on which the post-repair inspections are being
done as specified in paragraph (m) of this AD: For the repaired area
only, continue the inspections as specified in paragraph (m) of this
AD in lieu of the inspections specified in paragraph (o) of this AD.
(q) New Corrective Action
(1) If any cracking is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (o) of this AD: Before further flight, repair the
cracking, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 7, dated
November 2, 2011.
(2) If any cracking is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (p) or (r) of this AD: Before further flight, repair the
cracking using a method approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (s) of this AD.
(r) New Post-Repair Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Action
(1) For any airplane repaired as specified in paragraph (q)(1)
of this AD: Within 3,000 flight cycles after doing the repair, do
detailed, LFEC, and HFEC inspections of the repaired area for
cracking, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 7, dated
November 2, 2011. If no cracking is found, repeat the inspections
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. If any
cracking is found: Before further flight, repair the cracking using
a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (s) of this AD.
(2) For any airplane repaired as specified in paragraph (q)(2)
of this AD: Before further flight, contact the Manager, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, for instructions and
compliance times for doing an inspection of the repaired area for
cracking. Do the inspection at the compliance times specified using
the inspection procedures provided. If any cracking is found: Before
further flight, repair the cracking using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (s) of this
AD.
(s) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle 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 ODA that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
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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 2010-20-08,
Amendment 39-16442 (75 FR 61337, October 5, 2010), are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) through (m)
of this AD.
(5) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2010-20-08,
Amendment 39-16442 (75 FR 61337, October 5, 2010), that have post-
repair inspections are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of paragraph (o) of this AD for the repaired area only.
(t) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Nathan Weigand,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: 425-917-6428; fax: 425-917-6590; email:
[email protected].
(u) 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
October 22, 2013.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 7, dated
November 2, 2011.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
November 9, 2010 (75 FR 61337, October 5, 2010).
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 5, dated
January 29, 2009.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 12, 2001 (66 FR 441440, August 8, 2001).
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 2,
including Appendix A, dated January 4, 2001.
(ii) Reserved.
(6) 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.
(7) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(8) 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 August 16, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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