AD 2013-08-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-600 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-700 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-700C Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-800 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-900 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-900ER Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Damage to the upper fire seals on the forward edge of the thrust reverser, where the fire seal contacts the 12-o'clock engine strut, and incorrect stiffness or vent holes could allow airflow into the engine fire zone and degrade the ability to extinguish an engine fire.
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Required Actions
Inspect the upper fire seals on the forward edge of the thrust reverser for damage, correct stiffness, and vent holes; perform corrective actions if necessary; and install a bracket for the fire seal.
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Compliance Time
Within 36 months after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of damaged fire seals on the forward edge of the thrust reverser. This AD requires inspecting to detect damage to the upper fire seals on the forward edge of the thrust reverser, where the fire seal contacts the 12-o'clock engine strut, and for correct stiffness and vent holes, and doing corrective actions if necessary; and installing a bracket for the fire seal. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage to the fire seals, which could allow airflow into the engine fire zone and could degrade the ability to extinguish an engine fire.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -
700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes; certificated in any
category; line numbers 1 through 3028 inclusive.
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 87 (Monday, May 6, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 26233-26241]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2013-08992]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2011-1231; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-088-AD;
Amendment 39-17418; AD 2013-08-01]
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 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER
series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of damaged fire seals
on the forward edge of the thrust reverser. This AD requires inspecting
to detect damage to the upper fire seals on the forward edge of the
thrust reverser, where the fire seal contacts the 12-o'clock engine
strut, and for correct stiffness and vent holes, and doing corrective
actions if necessary; and installing a bracket for the fire seal. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage to the fire seals,
which could allow airflow into the engine fire zone and could degrade
the ability to extinguish an engine fire.
DATES: This AD is effective June 10, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of June 10,
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, Washington 98124-2207; telephone 206-
544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet <a href="https://www.myboeingfleet.com">https://www.myboeingfleet.com</a>. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>; 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: Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; phone:
425-917-6438; fax: 425-917-6590; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ddef8f7ece3e3e8a3c1f8eee4e8ffcdebececa3eae2fb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ad9fff0ebe4e4efa4c6ffe9e3eff8caecebeba4ede5fc">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 November 18, 2011 (76 FR
71472). That NPRM proposed to require inspecting to detect damage to
the upper fire seals on the forward edge of the thrust reverser, where
the fire seal contacts the 12-o'clock engine strut, and for correct
stiffness and vent holes, and doing corrective actions if necessary;
and installing a bracket for the fire seal.
Revised Service Information
Since we published the NPRM (76 FR 71472, November 18, 2011),
Boeing has issued Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-78-1086,
Revision 1, dated May 15, 2012. That revision removes one airplane from
the effectivity, updates and corrects certain illustrations and
procedures, and states that no more work is necessary on airplanes
changed in accordance with the original issue (Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737-78-1086, dated October 6, 2010), which was
specified as the appropriate source of service information in the NPRM.
We have accordingly changed paragraphs (g), (g)(1), and (g)(2) of
this final rule to specify Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
737-78-1086, Revision 1, dated May 15, 2012; added paragraph (i) of
this AD to give credit for actions done before the effective date of
this AD using Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-78-1086,
dated October 6, 2010; and reidentified subsequent paragraphs.
However, the revised service bulletin, Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737-78-1086, Revision 1, dated May 15, 2012, contains
two errors, as follows:
<bullet> Figure 10, Sheet 3 of 3: Note row (a) of the table shown
in Figure 10, incorrectly refers the reader to ``(a)'' instead of Note
row (b).
<bullet> Figures 6, 7, 15, and 16, all Sheet 2 of 3, all View B:
These illustrations show the top fastener to be removed in the center
of three fasteners in order to remove the retainer. However, these
three fasteners are adjustable sustained preload (ASP) fasteners that
do not require removal for this action. View B also incorrectly shows
the location of the top rivet hole, which is actually below the row of
ASP fasteners. These errors in those figures affect the actions
specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. The other instructions in the
figures are correct.
To clarify the correct actions for paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, we
have added paragraph (h) to this AD to describe these differences, and
Figures 1 through 4 of this AD to show the correct fastener and rivet
hole information.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
(76 FR 71472, November 18, 2011) and the FAA's response to each
comment.
Request To Change the Unsafe Condition Statement
Boeing requested that we rephrase the unsafe condition described in
the Summary and paragraph (e) of the NPRM (76 FR 71472, November 18,
2011). The commenter stated that damage to the fire seals or low
stiffness
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is the unsafe condition because either condition could allow increased
airflow into the engine core compartment, which could reduce fire
extinguishing concentrations. Boeing further stated that it has
received no reports of damage to adjacent structure due to fire seal
damage, but has received reports of damage to insulation blankets
adjacent to the fire seal damage; it received no reports of damage with
sealed blankets.
We agree to revise the unsafe condition statements for the reasons
given, and have changed the Summary and paragraph (e) of this AD
accordingly.
Request for Terminating Action Statement
American Airlines (AAL) requested that the NPRM (76 FR 71472,
November 18, 2011) include a statement indicating that performing the
required actions terminates the AD's requirements. AAL stated that fire
seal inspections have regular maintenance requirements scheduled under
Maintenance Review Board (MRB) items 78-090 and -100, which adequately
monitor ongoing serviceability.
We agree with AAL's request for the reason given. We have added the
words ``one-time,'' which accurately describes the general visual
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Because paragraphs
(g)(1) and (g)(2) refer to the paragraph (g) inspection, those
paragraphs need no change.
Request To Extend the Compliance Time
AAL requested that the compliance time in paragraph (g) of the NPRM
(76 FR 71472, November 18, 2011) be extended to 72 months from the date
of the NPRM (76 FR 71472, November 18, 2011), rather than 36 months.
AAL stated that the longer compliance time would eliminate an undue
burden on operators by better coinciding with their heavy checks, and
that the added time needed to replace or reseal the upper support
flange on-wing affects their tighter C-check schedules. Further, the
MRB seal inspections maintain an acceptable safety level.
We do not agree to extend the compliance time. The proposed
compliance time of 36 months after the AD effective date, will be well
after the manufacturer's recommended action time of 36 months after the
original issue date of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-
78-1086, dated October 6, 2010.
In developing an appropriate compliance time for this action, we
considered the urgency associated with the subject unsafe condition,
the availability of required parts, and the practical aspect of
accomplishing the required inspection within a period of time that
corresponds to the normal scheduled maintenance for most affected
operators. However, under the provisions of paragraph (j) of this final
rule, we will consider requests for approval of an extension of the
compliance time if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that
the new compliance time would provide an acceptable level of safety. We
have not changed the AD in this regard.
Request To Change Cost Information
AAL requested that we increase the labor time in the ``Costs of
Compliance'' section of the NPRM (76 FR 71472, November 18, 2011) to
reflect the additional two work shifts needed for installation and cure
time, plus the material cost of the new flange insulation. AAL stated
that it prototyped the actions specified in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737-78-1086, dated October 6, 2010, and found that it
added significant time to the light C-check, mostly due to a minimum of
five work shifts to install and cure the flange insulation, during
which time no rigging or operating of flight controls could be done.
We agree to revise the cost information as follows, based on the
new service information discussed in the ``New Service Information''
section above: ``Labor cost'' increased to 28 work-hours (14 hours per
engine), and ``Parts cost'' to $2,494 ($1,247 per engine). The ``on-
condition costs'' remain unchanged.
Request To Include Later FAA-Approved Service Bulletin Revisions
AAL requested that we allow compliance by any later FAA-approved
revisions to Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-78-1086,
Revision 1, dated May 15, 2012.
We disagree to refer to later revisions to service information,
because when referring to a specific service bulletin in an AD, we
cannot use the phrase, ``or later FAA-approved revisions,'' due to
Office of the Federal Register regulations for approving materials that
are incorporated by reference. However, operators may request approval
to use a later revision of the referenced service bulletin as an
alternative method of compliance, under the provisions of paragraph (j)
of the final rule. We have not changed the AD in this regard.
Request To Exclude Certain Parts of the Service Information
AAL stated that Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-78-
1086, dated October 6, 2010, specifies actions that duplicate
procedures given in the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM), or apply
only to on-wing methods or not removing the thrust reverser, and
requested that the NPRM (76 FR 71472, November 18, 2011) not mandate
these actions for all airplanes and methods when they do not apply, or
do not address the unsafe condition for that airplane. In one example,
AAL described that if the thrust reverser is not removed, only the
fire-seal compression check of AMM 78-31-12-4 or 87-31-01-5 (fire seal
removal/installation, and thrust reverser adjustment/test,
respectively) needs to be done, because the vee-blade depth and
deflection limiter geometry do not change.
We do not agree to exclude certain actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737-78-1086, Revision 1, dated May 15, 2012, from the
requirements of this AD. Those instructions do not address
accomplishing the work off-wing, other than stating that it can be
done. The thrust reverser adjustment is included in the steps
regardless of how the seal flange is installed, because adding the
additional material in the stack-up might affect part fit-up and
ultimately require re-rigging prior to releasing the airplane into
service. Further, the service bulletin only refers to the AMM
procedures, which gives operators flexibility in doing the work due to
particular maintenance procedures not being mandated. We have not
changed the AD in this regard.
Request To Correct Errors in, or Refer to, Revised Service Information
AAL and Boeing submitted examples of errors in and corrections
needed to Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-78-1086, dated
October 6, 2010. AAL requested that the service information be
corrected or revised, and Boeing requested that we incorporate Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-78-1086, Revision 1, dated May
15, 2012, which Boeing stated corrects the items it identified.
As discussed in the Revised Service Information section above, we
agree to refer to the revised service information, including the two
differences noted in that section.
Concern for Parts Availability
AAL stated that there needs to be sufficient stock of seals
available to
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support replacements resulting from inspections done within the
proposed compliance time. AAL found that in December 2011, the Boeing
parts page on the Internet showed no available stock of the required
seals and did not show a standard lead time for them, but projected
dates in February and March of 2012.
We infer that AAL requested that we delay issuing the AD until
parts are available. We received information from Boeing that ample
parts kits are now available to supply the fleet. We have not changed
the AD in this regard.
Added Paragraph for Certain Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
We added new paragraph (j)(3) to this AD to allow AMOC requests
approved by Boeing's Organization Designation Authorization (ODA).
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 changes described previously--and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
<bullet> [Agr]re consistent with the intent that was proposed in
the NPRM/(76 FR 71472, November 18, 2011) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM/(76 FR 71472, November 18, 2011).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 968 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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General visual inspection and 28 work-hours x $85 per $2,494 $4,874 $4,718,032
bracket installation. hour = $2,380.
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We estimate the following costs to do necessary repairs and
replacements that would be required based on the results of the
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need these repairs.
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Drill vent holes (up to 8).................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 $0 $85
Replace fire seal (up to 4)................... 8 work-hours x $85 per hour = 8,010 8,690
$680.
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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):
2013-08-01 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17418; Docket No. FAA-
2011-1231; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-088-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 10, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -
700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes; certificated in any
category; line numbers 1 through 3028 inclusive.
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(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 78, Engine exhaust.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of damaged upper fire seals on
the forward edge of the thrust reversers. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct damage to the fire seals, which could allow
airflow into the engine fire zone and could ultimately degrade the
ability to extinguish an engine fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspections and Corrective Actions
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a one-
time general visual inspection of the left and right thrust reverser
halves of each engine for damage to the upper fire seal, for
stiffness of the upper fire seal, and for missing vent holes as
applicable, in accordance with paragraph 3.B. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-78-
1086, Revision 1, dated May 15, 2012, except as required by
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(1) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, no upper fire seal damage is found, and the fire seal has the
correct stiffness: Before further flight, drill vent holes if they
are missing, and install a new bracket behind the upper fire seal
retainer, in accordance with paragraph 3.B. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-78-
1086, Revision 1, dated May 15, 2012.
(2) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, upper fire seal damage or insufficient fire seal stiffness is
found: Before further flight, install a new upper fire seal, drill
vent holes if they are missing, and install a new bracket behind the
upper fire seal retainer, in accordance with paragraph 3.B. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737-78-1086, Revision 1, dated May 15, 2012, except as
required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
(h) Exceptions to Required Service Information
Where this AD refers to Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 737-78-1086, Revision 1, dated May 15, 2012, the following
exceptions apply.
(1) In that service bulletin, where Note row (a) of the table
shown in Figure 10 refers to ``(a)'', it should instead refer to
Note row (b).
(2) Figures 1 and 3 of this AD, titled ``Fastener Removal of the
Retainer Support on the Left (Right) Thrust Reverser Half,'' have
View B showing the top fastener in the center of three adjustable
sustained preload (ASP) fasteners. That top fastener does not
require removal in order to remove the retainer. The figures in this
AD point to the correct information for those fasteners.
(3) Figures 2 and 4 of this AD, titled ``Installation of the New
Bracket behind the Retainer Support on the Left (Right) Thrust
Reverser Half,'' have View B showing the top rivet hole. That rivet
hole is actually below the row of three ASP fasteners. The figures
in this AD point to the correct information for those rivet holes.
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(i) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g), (g)(1), and (g)(2) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 737-78-1086, dated October 6, 2010, which
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(j) 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#556c78141b1878063034212139307814161a7814181a16780730242030262126153334347b323a23"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d2ebff939c9fff81b7b3a6a6beb7ff93919dff939f9d91ff80b7a3a7b7a1a6a192b4b3b3fcb5bda4">[email protected]</span></a>.
(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.
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(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Sue Lucier,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6438; fax: 425-917-6590;
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#96c5e3ecf7f8f8f3b8dae3f5fff3e4d6f0f7f7b8f1f9e0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0457717e656a6a612a4871676d6176446265652a636b72">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 <a href="https://www.myboeingfleet.com">https://www.myboeingfleet.com</a>.
(l) 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 737-78-1086,
Revision 1, dated May 15, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(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 <a href="https://www.myboeingfleet.com">https://www.myboeingfleet.com</a>.
(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: <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 April 3, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-08992 Filed 5-3-13; 8:45 am]
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