AD 2007-10-12
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-600 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-700 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-800 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-900 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | MD-10-30F | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | MD-11 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | MD-11F | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and - 300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent release of the decompression latch and consequent opening of the decompression panel in the flight deck door, or penetration of the flight deck door by smoke, which could result in injury to the airplane flightcrew. Additionally, wire chafing could result in arcing, fire, and/or reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect and modify the reinforced flight deck door as required. Inspect and modify wiring in the area of the flight deck door. Revise the maintenance program to require more frequent testing of the decompression panels of the flight deck door. Perform a one-time inspection for chafing of wire bundles in the area of the flight deck door and take corrective actions if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (June 27, 2007)
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes, equipped with reinforced flight deck doors installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, ST01334LA, and ST01391LA, respectively.
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Federal Register Abstract
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain transport category airplanes identified above. That AD currently requires modification of the reinforced flight deck door and other actions related to the reinforced flight deck door. Those other actions include modifying the door, inspecting and modifying wiring in the area, and revising the maintenance program to require more frequent testing of the decompression panels of the flight deck door. This new AD continues to require the existing requirements. This new AD adds airplanes to the existing requirement of a one-time inspection for chafing of wire bundles in the area of the flight deck door and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD also removes certain airplanes from the applicability. This AD results from a report of smoke and fumes in the cockpit of a Model 737-300 series airplane. We are issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent release of the decompression latch and consequent opening of the decompression panel in the flight deck door, or penetration of the flight deck door by smoke, any of which could result in injury to the airplane flightcrew. We are also proposing this AD to detect and correct wire chafing, which could result in arcing, fire, and/or reduced controllability of the airplane.
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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 23, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 28832-28837]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: E7-9842]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-26864; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-228-AD;
Amendment 39-15053; AD 2007-10-12]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500,
-600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and -
300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F,
DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes;
Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC
ST01391LA, Respectively
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD), which applies to certain transport category airplanes identified
above. That AD currently requires modification of the reinforced flight
deck door and other actions related to the reinforced flight deck door.
Those other actions include modifying the door, inspecting and
modifying wiring in the area, and revising the maintenance program to
require more frequent testing of the decompression panels of the flight
deck door. This new AD continues to require the existing requirements.
This new AD adds airplanes to the existing requirement of a one-time
inspection for chafing of wire bundles in the area of the flight deck
door and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD also removes
certain airplanes from the applicability. This AD results from a report
of smoke and fumes in the cockpit of a Model 737-300 series airplane.
We are issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent release of the
decompression latch and consequent opening of the decompression panel
in the flight deck door, or penetration of the flight deck door by
smoke, any of which could result in injury to the airplane flightcrew.
We are also proposing this AD to detect and correct wire chafing, which
could result in arcing, fire, and/or reduced controllability of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective June 27, 2007.
On July 19, 2005 (70 FR 34316, June 14, 2005), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
service information.
On July 25, 2003 (68 FR 41063, July 10, 2003), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
other service information.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://dms.dot.gov">http://dms.dot.gov</a> or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL-401, Washington, DC.
Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124-2207; Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach
Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846,
Attention: Data and Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024); or
C&D Aerospace, 5701 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, California 92647-
2063; for service information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Atmur, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137;
telephone (562) 627-5224; fax (562) 627-5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness directive (AD) docket on the
Internet at <a href="http://dms.dot.gov">http://dms.dot.gov</a> or in person at the Docket Management
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647-5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif
Building at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes AD 2005-12-05, amendment
39-14121 (70 FR 34316, June 14, 2005). (A correction of that AD was
published in the Federal Register on June 28, 2005 (70 FR 37152).) The
existing AD applies to Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -
700, -800, and -900 series airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and -300
series airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-
10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F
airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on January
19, 2007 (72 FR 2475). That NPRM proposed to continue to require
modification of the reinforced flight deck door and other actions
related to the reinforced flight deck door. Those other actions include
modifying the door, inspecting and modifying wiring in the area, and
revising the maintenance program to require more frequent testing of
the decompression panels of the flight deck door. That NPRM also
proposed to add airplanes to the existing requirement of a one-time
inspection for chafing of wire bundles in the area of the flight deck
door and corrective actions if necessary. That NPRM also proposed to
remove certain airplanes from the applicability.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments that have been
received on the NPRM.
Support for the NPRM
Boeing, United Airlines, and the Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) support the intent of the NPRM.
Request To Issue a Separate AD
United Airlines requests that rather than superseding the existing
AD, we issue a separate AD action since the new proposed actions are
applicable only to the Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.
The commenter states that if the existing AD is superseded, numerous
documents must be updated for all airplane models affected by the
earlier actions. The commenter asserts that superseding an already
complex compliance plan provides an opportunity for non-compliance and
unnecessarily increases an operator's workload.
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We acknowledge that the less burdensome approach is to issue a
separate AD that applies only to the Model 737-300, -400, and -500
series airplanes. Further, our normal policy is to issue a separate AD
when any new requirements would affect only a small portion of the
affected airplanes, so that we do not burden operators with the
workload associated with revising maintenance record entries. However,
in this case, we determined that the existing AD needed to be
superseded because we are also removing certain airplanes from the
applicability. For certain operators, this final rule is relieving in
nature. Therefore, we have not revised this AD in this regard.
Clarification of Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph
We have revised this action to clarify the appropriate procedure
for notifying the principal inspector before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments that have been received, and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD with the change described
previously. We have determined that this change will neither increase
the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We have determined that about 1,047 additional airplanes (Model
737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes) in the worldwide fleet are
subject to this AD; therefore, there are now about 3,423 airplanes of
the affected design in the worldwide fleet. The following table
provides the estimated costs, at an average labor rate of $80 per work
hour, for U.S. operators to comply with this AD.
Estimated Costs
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Number of
Work Cost per U.S.- Fleet
Action Model hours Parts airplane registered cost
airplanes
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Modification in paragraph (f) of 737-200, -300, -400, 1 \1\ $0 $80 1,040 $83,200
this AD (required by AD 2005-12- -500, -600, -700, -
05). 800, and -900
series airplanes,
with flight deck
door assembly P/N
B221001.
757-200 and -300 2 \1\ 0 160 519 83,040
series airplanes,
with flight deck
door assembly P/N
B231001.
DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, 2 \1\ 0 160 21 3,360
DC-10-30F, DC-10-
40, MD-10-30F, MD-
11, and MD-11F
airplanes, with
flight deck door
assembly P/N
B211200.
Revision in paragraph (i) of this 757-200 and -300 1 None 80 651 52,080
AD (required by AD 2005-12-05). series airplanes.
Modification in paragraph (j) of 737-200, -300, -400, 1 \1\ 0 80 1,673 133,840
this AD (required by AD 2005-12- -500, -600, -700, -
05). 800, and -900
series airplanes;
and 757-200 and -
300 series
airplanes; with
flight deck door
assembly P/N
B221200.
DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, 1 \1\0 80 155 12,400
DC-10-30, DC-10-
30F, DC-10-40, MD-
10-30F, MD-11, and
MD-11F airplanes,
with flight deck
door assembly P/N
B211200.
MD-11 and MD-11F 1 \1\ 0 80 6 480
airplanes, with
flight deck door
assembly P/N
B251200.
Wiring rework in paragraph (m)(1) 737-200 series 1 None 80 134 10,720
of this AD (required by AD 2005- airplanes, with
12-05). flight deck door
assembly P/N
B221001.
Inspection in paragraph (m)(2) of 737-200 series 2 None 160 134 21,440
this AD (required by AD 2005-12- airplanes, with
05). flight deck door
assembly P/N
B221001.
Inspection in paragraph (o) of 737-300, -400, -500 2 None 160 529 84,640
this AD (additional airplanes). series airplanes,
with flight deck
door assembly P/N
B221001.
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\1\ The parts manufacturer states that it will supply required parts to operators at no cost.
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
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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); and
(3) 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 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 [Amended]
0
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
removing amendment 39-14121 (70 FR 34316, June 14, 2005), corrected at
70 FR 37152, June 28, 2005, and by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
2007-10-12 Boeing: Amendment 39-15053. Docket No. FAA-2007-26864;
Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-228-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective June 27, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2005-12-05.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to airplanes identified in Table 1 of this
AD, certificated in any category.
Table 1.--Applicability
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Equipped with C&D Zodiac, Inc. reinforced
Airplane manufacturer Airplane model flight deck doors installed in accordance
with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)--
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Boeing............................... 737-200, -300, -400, -500, - ST01335LA
600, -700, -800, and -900
series airplanes.
Boeing............................... 757-200 and -300 series ST01334LA
airplanes.
McDonnell Douglas.................... DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10- ST01391LA
30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-
10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F
airplanes.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of smoke and fumes in the
cockpit of a Model 737-300 series airplane. We are issuing this AD
to prevent inadvertent release of the decompression latch and
consequent opening of the decompression panel in the flight deck
door, or penetration of the flight deck door by smoke, any of which
could result in injury to the airplane flightcrew. We are also
issuing this AD to detect and correct wire chafing, which could
result in arcing, fire, and/or reduced controllability of the
airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005-12-05
Note 1: Where there are differences between this AD and the
referenced service bulletins, this AD prevails.
Modification
(f) For airplanes listed in Table 2 of this AD: Within 90 days
after July 25, 2003 (the effective date of AD 2003-14-04, amendment
39-13223), modify the reinforced flight deck door according to
paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (AD
2003-14-04 was superseded by AD 2005-12-05.)
Table 2.--Airplane Models Subject to Requirements of AD 2003-14-04
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Identified in C&D
Airplane manufacturer Airplane models Aerospace Service
Bulletin
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Boeing...................... 737-200, -300, -400, B221001-52-03,
-500, -600, -700, - Revision 3, dated
800, and -900 March 25, 2003.
series airplanes.
Boeing...................... 757-200 and -300 B231001-52-02,
series airplanes. Revision 4, dated
March 19, 2003.
McDonnell Douglas........... DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, B211200-52-02,
DC-10-30F, DC-10- Revision 1, dated
40, MD-10-30F, MD- June 3, 2003.
11, and MD-11F
airplanes.
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(1) For Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -
800, and -900 series airplanes: Modify the upper and lower pressure
relief latch assemblies on the flight deck door by doing all actions
specified in and according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and 3.C. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B221001-52-03, Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003. One latch strap
should be installed at the bottom of the upper pressure relief
assembly, and a second latch strap should be installed at the top of
the lower pressure relief assembly. When properly installed, the
strap should cover a portion of the latch hook.
(2) For Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes: Modify
the upper and lower pressure relief latch assemblies on the flight
deck door by doing all actions specified in and according to
paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions
of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02, Revision 4, dated
March 19, 2003. One latch strap should be installed at the bottom of
the upper pressure relief assembly, and a second latch strap should
be installed at the top of the lower pressure relief assembly. When
properly installed, the strap should cover a portion of the latch
hook.
(3) For McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-
40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes: Install spacers in the
upper and lower pressure
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relief latch assemblies of the flight deck door, by doing all
actions specified in and according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.C., and
3.D. of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-02, Revision 1,
dated June 3, 2003; or Revision 2, dated September 29, 2003.
Modifications Accomplished Per Previous Issues of Service Bulletin
(g) For airplanes listed in Table 2 of this AD: Modifications
accomplished before July 25, 2003, in accordance with a service
bulletin listed in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD;
as applicable; are considered acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding action specified in paragraph (f) of this AD.
(1) For Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -
800, and -900 series airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B221001-52-03, dated December 6, 2002; Revision 1, dated January 2,
2003; or Revision 2, dated February 20, 2003.
(2) For Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes: C&D
Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02, dated December 6, 2002;
Revision 1, dated January 2, 2003; Revision 2, dated February 20,
2003; or Revision 3, dated March 7, 2003.
(3) For McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-
40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service
Bulletin B211200-52-02, dated April 30, 2003.
Parts Installation
(h) As of July 25, 2003, no person may install, on any airplane,
a reinforced flight deck door having any part number (P/N) listed in
paragraph 1.A. of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001-52-03,
Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003; B231001-52-02, Revision 4, dated
March 19, 2003; or B211200-52-02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003; as
applicable; unless the door has been modified as required by
paragraph (f) of this AD.
Model 737 and 757 Series Airplanes: Revise Maintenance Program
(i) For Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -
800, and -900 series airplanes; and Model 757-200 and -300 series
airplanes: Within 6 months after July 19, 2005 (the effective date
of AD 2005-12-05), revise the FAA-approved maintenance inspection
program to include the information specified in C&D Aerospace Report
CDRB22-69, Revision E, dated November 8, 2002.
Modifications to Flight Deck Door
(j) Modify the reinforced flight deck door by doing all
applicable actions specified in the applicable service bulletin
listed in Table 3 of this AD at the applicable compliance time
specified in that table. Where the applicable service bulletin
includes an instruction to install a placard to show that the
service bulletin has been accomplished, this AD does not require
that action.
Table 3.--New Modifications to the Flight Deck Door
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Equipped with a Within this
flight deck door compliance time Do all actions in the
For these models-- assembly having after July 19, accomplishment instructions of--
this P/N-- 2005-- months
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McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10- B211200 6 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD- B211200-52-01, Revision 3, dated
10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. September 18, 2003.
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F B251200 6 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
airplanes. B251200-52-01, dated April 30,
2003.
Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, - B221200 18 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
600, -700, -800, and -900 series B221200-52-01, Revision 1, dated
airplanes; and Model 757-200 and -300 June 27, 2003.
series airplanes.
Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, - B221001 18 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
600, -700, -800, and -900 series B221001-52-03, Revision 3, dated
airplanes. March 25, 2003; except as
provided by paragraph (k) of
this AD.
Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 series B231001 18 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
airplanes. B231001-52-02, Revision 4, dated
March 19, 2003; except as
provided by paragraph (k) of
this AD.
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC- B211200 18 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, B211200-52-02, Revision 1, dated
MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. June 3, 2003; or Revision 2,
dated September 29, 2003; except
as provided by paragraph (k) of
this AD.
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(k) For airplanes subject to paragraph (f) of this AD: Actions
required by paragraph (f) of this AD that were done within the
compliance time specified in paragraph (f) of this AD do not need to
be repeated in accordance with paragraph (j) of this AD.
Modifications Accomplished per Previous Issues of Service Bulletin
(l) Modifications accomplished before July 19, 2005, in
accordance with an applicable service bulletin listed in Table 4 of
this AD are considered acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding action specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
Table 4.--Acceptable Service Information for Previous Modifications
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Service Bulletin Revision level Date
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C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- Original........................... February 27, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 1.................................. March 7, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 2.................................. June 3, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- Original........................... April 30, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- Original........................... December 6, 2002.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- 1.................................. January 2, 2003.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- 2.................................. February 20, 2003.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200- Original........................... April 30, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- Original........................... December 6, 2002.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 1.................................. January 2, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 2.................................. February 20, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 3.................................. March 7, 2003.
52-02.
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Model 737-200 Series Airplanes: Wiring Modification/Inspection
(m) For Boeing Model 737-200 series airplanes equipped with
flight deck door assembly P/N B221001: Within 18 months after July
19, 2005, do paragraphs (m)(1) and (m)(2) of this AD.
(1) Rework the wiring for the flight deck door to relocate a
power wire for the flight deck door, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin
B221001-52A05, Revision 3, dated October 3, 2003. Actions
accomplished before July 19, 2005, in accordance with C&D Aerospace
Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A05, dated April 17, 2003; Revision
1, dated May 14, 2003; or Revision 2, dated June 19, 2003; are
acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action required by
this paragraph.
(2) Perform a general visual inspection for chafing of wire
bundles in the area of the flight deck door and applicable
corrective actions by doing all of the actions in the Accomplishment
Instructions of C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A02,
dated November 5, 2002; except where the service bulletin specifies
installing a placard, this AD does not require that action. Any
applicable corrective actions must be done before further flight.
Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is ``a visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This
level of inspection is made under normal available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight or drop-
light and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors.
Stands, ladders or platforms may be required to gain proximity to
the area being checked.''
Parts Installation
(n) As of July 19, 2005, no person may install a reinforced
flight deck door under any STC listed in Table 1 of this AD, on any
airplane, unless all applicable requirements of this AD have been
done on the door.
New Requirements of This AD
Inspection and Corrective Actions if Necessary for Certain
Airplanes
(o) For Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes
equipped with flight deck door assembly P/N B221001: Within 18
months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified
in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(p)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2005-12-05
are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(q) You must use the service information listed in Table 5 of
this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise.
Table 5.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Service information Revision level Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin Original........................... November 5, 2002.
B221001-52A02.
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 3.................................. October 3, 2003.
B221001-52A05.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 3.................................. September 18, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 1.................................. June 3, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 2.................................. September 29, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- 3.................................. March 25, 2003.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200- 1.................................. June 27, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 4.................................. March 19, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B251200- Original........................... April 30, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Report CDRB22-69........ E.................................. November 8, 2002.
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(1) On July 19, 2005 (70 FR 34316, June 14, 2005), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in Table 6 of this AD.
Table 6.--Material Incorporated by Reference on July 19, 2005
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Service information Revision level Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin Original........................... November 5, 2002.
B221001-52A02.
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 3.................................. October 3, 2003.
B221001-52A05.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 3.................................. September 18, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 2.................................. September 29, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200- 1.................................. June 27, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B251200- Original........................... April 30, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Report CDRB22-69........ E.................................. November 8, 2002.
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(2) On July 25, 2003 (68 FR 41063, July 10, 2003), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in Table 7 of this AD.
Table 7.--Material Incorporated by Reference on July 25, 2003
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Service Bulletin Revision level Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 1.................................. June 3, 2003.
52-02.
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C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- 3.................................. March 25, 2003.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 4.................................. March 19, 2003.
52-02.
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(3) Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124-2207; Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach
Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846,
Attention: Data and Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024); or
C&D Aerospace, 5701 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, California
92647-2063; for a copy of this service information. You may review
copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue,
SW., Renton, Washington; or 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: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 7, 2007.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-9842 Filed 5-22-07; 8:45 am]
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