[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 13 (Friday, January 18, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 4055-4057]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-00563]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-0987; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-130-AD;
Amendment 39-17317; AD 2013-01-03]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 737-300, 737-400, 737-500, and 757-200 series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of damage caused by
electrical arcing to the wires that connect seat electronics boxes
(SEBs). This AD requires installing a new relay and doing certain
wiring changes of the entertainment control switch. We are issuing this
AD to prevent power from being supplied to passenger seats when the
entertainment control switch is in the OFF position, which could cause
an electrical shock hazard resulting in serious or fatal injury to
maintenance personnel.
DATES: This AD is effective February 22, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of February 22,
2013.
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
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Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. 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: Binh Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6485; 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 include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 20, 2012 (77
FR 58325). That NPRM proposed to require installing a new relay and
doing certain wiring changes of the entertainment control switch if
necessary.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
(77 FR 58325, September 20, 2012) and the FAA's response to each
comment. Boeing concurred with the contents of the NPRM. American
Airlines stated that it understands the basis for the proposed AD and
that it does not operate any of the airplanes having serial numbers
identified in the NPRM.
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Winglet Comment
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that the installation of winglets
per STC ST01518SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgSTC.nsf/Frameset?OpenPage) does not affect accomplishment of
the proposed requirements.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD as proposed--except for minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (77 FR 58325, September 20, 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 58325, September 20, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 28 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Wire bundle change, relay 29 work-hours x $85 per $0 $2,465 $2,465
installation, and operational test hour = $2,465.
(one Group 1 Model 737 airplane).
Wire bundle change, relay 14 work-hours x $85 per 0 1,190 1,190
installation, and operational test hour = $1,190.
(one Group 2 Model 737 airplane).
Wire bundle change, relay 34 work-hours x $85 per 0 2,890 75,140
installation, and operational test hour = $2,890.
(26 Model 757 airplanes).
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more 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
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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2013-01-03 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17317; Docket No.
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FAA-2012-0987; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-130-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective February 22, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -
500 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-23-1302, dated August
24, 2009; and Model 757-200 series airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
757-23-0107, Revision 1, dated May 16, 2012.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 23, Communications.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of damage caused by electrical
arcing to the wires that connect seat electronics boxes. We are
issuing this AD to prevent power from being supplied to passenger
seats when the entertainment control switch is in the OFF position,
which could cause an electrical shock hazard resulting in serious or
fatal injury to maintenance personnel.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Installation of New Relay and Wiring Bundle Change
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Change the
wire bundle route, and install a new relay and applicable wiring of
the entertainment control switch, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the service information specified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
(1) For Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes: Use
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-23-1302, dated August
24, 2009.
(2) For Model 757-200 series airplanes: Use Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 757-23-0107, Revision 1, dated May 16,
2012.
(h) 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.
(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Binh Tran, Aerospace
Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6485; fax: 425-917-6590; email:
[email protected].
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-23-1302, dated
August 24, 2009.
(ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-23-0107,
Revision 1, dated May 16, 2012.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone
206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: 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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