AD 2013-08-13
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Missing or incorrectly bonded reinforcement straps on the center overhead stowage bins could result in the bins breaking loose at forward load levels less than 9g during an emergency landing.
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Required Actions
Inspect reinforcement straps to ensure they are correctly bonded to the center overhead stowage bins. Bond reinforcement straps if necessary. Install reinforcement straps on the center overhead stowage bins for certain airplanes.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 767-300 series airplanes, as specified in the AD.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 767-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that certain airplanes might not have reinforcement straps installed on the center overhead stowage bins in the passenger compartment, and some installed reinforcement straps might not have been bonded. For certain airplanes, this AD requires performing an inspection of reinforcement straps to ensure they are correctly bonded to the center overhead stowage bins, and bonding the reinforcement straps to the center overhead stowage bins if necessary. For certain airplanes, this AD requires installing reinforcement straps on the center overhead stowage bins. We are issuing this AD to prevent missing or incorrectly bonded reinforcement straps, which could result in the center overhead stowage bins breaking loose at forward load levels less than 9g during an emergency landing, causing injury to passengers and delaying emergency evacuation.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-300 series
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0520, dated February 8,
2012.
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 1, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25374-25377]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09202]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-1073; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-078-AD;
Amendment 39-17430; AD 2013-08-13]
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 767-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by a report that certain airplanes might not have reinforcement straps
installed on the center overhead stowage bins in the passenger
compartment, and some installed reinforcement straps might not have
been bonded. For certain airplanes, this AD requires performing an
inspection of reinforcement straps to ensure they are correctly bonded
to the center overhead stowage bins, and bonding the reinforcement
straps to the center overhead stowage bins if necessary. For certain
airplanes, this AD requires installing reinforcement straps on the
center overhead stowage bins. We are issuing this AD to prevent missing
or incorrectly bonded reinforcement straps, which could result in the
center overhead stowage bins breaking loose at forward load levels less
than 9g during an emergency landing, causing injury to passengers and
delaying emergency evacuation.
DATES: This AD is effective June 5, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of June 5, 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 <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: Sarah Piccola, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington
98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6483; fax: 425-917-6590; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#44372536252c6a342d27272b2825042225256a232b32"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="deadbfacbfb6f0aeb7bdbdb1b2bf9eb8bfbff0b9b1a8">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 October 16, 2012 (77 FR
63266). That NPRM proposed to require, for certain airplanes,
performing an inspection of reinforcement straps to ensure they are
correctly bonded to the center overhead stowage bins, and bonding the
reinforcement straps to the center overhead stowage bins if necessary.
For certain airplanes, that NPRM also proposed installing reinforcement
straps on the center overhead stowage bins.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
(77 FR 63266, October 16, 2012) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that the installation of winglets
per supplemental type certificate (STC) ST01920SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/
Regulatory--and--Guidance--Library/rgstc.nsf/0/
59027f43b9a7486e86257b1d006591ee/$FILE/ST01920SE.pdf) does not affect
the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions.
Request To Remove Reference to ``In-flight Turbulence''
Boeing requested that the potential injury statement that appears
in the Summary paragraph, Discussion paragraph, and paragraph (e),
``Unsafe Condition,'' of the NPRM (77 FR 63266, October 16, 2012) be
revised to remove the reference to in-flight turbulence. Boeing
suggested that the potential injury statement should specify the
requirements associated with section 25.561(b)(3)(ii) (``9.0g Forward
loads'') of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 25.561). Boeing
stated that Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0520,
dated February 8, 2012, and associated certification data, refer only
to 9.0g forward loads and not in-flight loads.
Based on the reasons provided by the commenter, we agree to revise
the potential injury statement by deleting the reference to ``in-flight
turbulence'' and including a reference to 9g forward loads. The
potential injury statement in this AD states ``We are issuing this AD
to prevent missing or incorrectly bonded reinforcement straps, which
could result in the center overhead stowage bins breaking loose at
forward load levels less than 9g during an emergency landing, causing
injury to passengers and delaying emergency evacuation.''
The revised potential injury statement appears in the Summary
paragraph and paragraph (e) of this AD. The potential injury statement
is not restated in the Discussion paragraph of this AD, so no change is
needed to that paragraph.
Request To Clarify Precipatory Event
Boeing requested that paragraph (e), ``Unsafe Condition,'' in the
NPRM (77 FR 63266, October 16, 2012) be revised so the first sentence
states that ``certain airplanes (1) may not have reinforcement straps
installed and (2) may not have been bonded at some center overhead
stowage bin locations.'' The suggested text is from Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0520, dated February 8, 2012. Boeing
noted that the NPRM does not address condition (1) and is not
consistent with condition (2).
We agree with Boeing's request to revise the wording that describes
what prompted this AD. Boeing's suggested changes clarify the
conditions that operators may encounter when complying with the actions
required by this AD. The revised statement appears in the Summary
paragraph and paragraph (e) of this AD.
Request To Revise the ``Relevant Service Information'' Paragraph
Boeing requested that the text in the ``Relevant Service
Information'' paragraph of the NPRM (77 FR 63266, October 16, 2012) be
changed so the language within the NPRM and the language between the
NPRM and Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0520, dated
February 8, 2012, is consistent. Boeing suggested that in the second
sentence of that paragraph, beginning with ``For certain airplanes,
this service bulletin describes procedures for general visual and
detailed inspection of the existing reinforcement straps installed on
the center overhead storage bins . . ..'' ``storage'' be changed to
``stowage.'' Boeing also suggested that the third sentence of that
paragraph, beginning with ``For airplanes on which the straps are
incorrectly bonded . . . .'' be revised to delete ``are incorrectly
bonded'' and insert ``may not be bonded or were inadvertently missed.''
Boeing also requested that the last sentence in the ``Relevant
Service Information'' paragraph be removed and the sentence prior to
that one, beginning with ``For airplanes on which the straps are
incorrectly bonded, this service bulletin describes procedures for
bonding the reinforcement straps . . . .'' be revised to read, ``. . .
bonding and installation of the reinforcement straps . . . .'' Boeing
stated that these changes would provide clarity to the operators.
We agree that the suggestions made by the commenter provide a more
accurate description of the information in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 767-25-0520, dated February 8, 2012; however, the
``Relevant Service Information'' paragraph is not restated in this AD,
so no change has been made to this AD in this regard.
Explanation of Change Made to This AD
We have added a new paragraph (h)(3) to this final rule to allow
delegation of repairs to the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 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 (77 FR 63266, October 16, 2012) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 63266, October 16, 2012).
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 4 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Group 1 and Group 2 Airplanes: 2 work-hours x $85 $0................ $170.............. $340 (2
General Visual Inspection for per hour = $170. airplanes).
Correct Bonding.
Group 1 and Group 3 Airplanes: 7 work-hours x $85 $1,277 or $1,746.. $1,872 or $2,341.. Up to $4,682 (2
Install Reinforcement Straps. per hour = $595. airplanes).
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that
would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no
way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this repair:
On-Condition Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Group 1 and Group 2 Airplanes: Bonding Between 7 and 12 work- $0 Between $595 and $1,020.
Existing Reinforcement Straps to the hours x $85 per hour =
Center Overhead Stowage Bins. $595 to $1,020.
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
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):
2013-08-13 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17430; Docket No. FAA-
2012-1073; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-078-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 5, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-300 series
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0520, dated February 8,
2012.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2520, Passenger
Compartment Equipment.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that certain airplanes might
not have reinforcement straps installed on the center overhead
stowage bins in the passenger compartment, and some installed
reinforcement straps might not have been bonded. We are issuing this
AD to prevent missing or incorrectly bonded reinforcement straps,
which could result in the center overhead stowage bins breaking
loose at forward load levels less than 9g during an emergency
landing, causing injury to passengers and delaying emergency
evacuation.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection, Bonding, and Installation of Reinforcement Straps
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do a
general visual or detailed inspection to determine the condition of
the reinforcement straps for the center overhead stowage bins, and
bond the reinforcement straps to the stowage bins as applicable; and
install reinforcement straps as applicable; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 767-25-0520, dated February 8, 2012.
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(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
ANM-150S, 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#350c18747b7818665054414159501874767a1874787a76186750444050464146755354541b525a43"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ccf5e18d8281e19fa9adb8b8a0a9e18d8f83e18d81838fe19ea9bdb9a9bfb8bf8caaadade2aba3ba">[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 Airplane 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.
(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Sarah Piccola,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch,
ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; phone: (425) 917-6483;
fax: (425) 917-6590; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d8abb9aab9b0f6a8b1bbbbb7b4b998beb9b9f6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="592a382b38317729303a3a363538193f3838773e362f">[email protected]</span></a>.
(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 767-25-0520, dated
February 8, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) 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
<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.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(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 10, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-09202 Filed 4-30-13; 8:45 am]
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