AD 2013-19-08
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100C Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200F Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727C Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200C Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100B Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100B SUD Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200B Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200C Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200F Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400D Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400F Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747SP Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747SR Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Activation of the control column shaker during takeoff due to an erroneous angle of attack (AOA) sensor with a paddle type vane, which could result in runway overrun, failure to clear terrain or obstacles after takeoff, or reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a general visual inspection to determine if a certain AOA sensor with a paddle type vane is installed. For affected sensors, perform an operational test of the stall warning system. Replace the AOA sensor with a new sensor if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (November 6, 2013).
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 727 airplanes; Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes; and Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400D, -400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 727 airplanes; Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes; and Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, - 200F, -300, -400, -400D, -400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of an activation of the control column shaker during takeoff. This AD requires performing a general visual inspection to determine if a certain angle of attack (AOA) sensor with a paddle type vane is installed, and, for affected sensors, performing an operational test of the stall warning system, and replacing the AOA sensor with a new sensor if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent erroneous activation of the control column shaker during takeoff, which could result in runway overrun, failure to clear terrain or obstacles after takeoff, or reduced controllability of the airplane.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company series airplanes,
certificated in any category, as specified in paragraphs (c)(1),
(c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD.
(1) Model 727, 727C, -100, -100C, -200, and -200F series
airplanes, identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
727-34-0245, dated June 4, 2008.
(2) Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes, identified
in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-34-2102, dated June
5, 2008.
(3) Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300,
-400, -400D, -400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes, identified in
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-34-2925, dated June 4,
2008.
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 191 (Wednesday, October 2, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 60673-60676]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2013-23084]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-1041; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-272-AD;
Amendment 39-17590; AD 2013-19-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 727 airplanes; Model 737-100, -200, and -200C
series airplanes; and Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -
200F, -300, -400, -400D, -400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. This
AD was prompted by a report of an activation of the control column
shaker during takeoff. This AD requires performing a general visual
inspection to determine if a certain angle of attack (AOA) sensor with
a paddle type vane is installed, and, for affected sensors, performing
an operational test of the stall warning system, and replacing the AOA
sensor with a new sensor if necessary. We are issuing this AD to
prevent erroneous activation of the control column shaker during
takeoff, which could result in runway overrun, failure to clear terrain
or obstacles after takeoff, or reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective November 6, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of November 6,
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
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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: Ray Mei, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6467;
fax: 425-917-6590; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4d3f2c3420222339632028240d2b2c2c632a223b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2755465e4a484953094a424e6741464609404851">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to the specified products. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 10, 2012 (77 FR
61548). The NPRM proposed to require performing a general visual
inspection to determine if a certain angle of attack (AOA) sensor with
a paddle type vane is installed, and, for affected sensors, performing
an operational test of the stall warning system, and replacing the AOA
sensor with a new sensor if necessary.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
(77 FR 61548, October 10, 2012) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Supportive Comments
United Airlines and Air Line Pilots Association, International
supported the NPRM (77 FR 61548, October 10, 2012).
Request To Allow Credit for Certain ``C'' Check Actions
Boeing requested that paragraph (f), ``Compliance,'' of the NPRM
(77 FR 61548, October 10, 2012) be modified. Boeing stated it
recommends the NPRM specifically state that if the maintenance planning
document (MPD) ``C'' check task associated with the stall warning
system has been accomplished within the last 15 months, or if one is
scheduled within the compliance time, it can take the place of the
required inspection. Boeing stated that the intent of the NPRM is then
satisfied and no further inspection is required. Boeing also stated
that the compliance statement in the Boeing service information is
identical to the ``SRP 7X7-34-0114'' final compliance recommendation
submitted to the FAA and it has been agreed upon.
We partially agree with Boeing's request. We agree with the intent
of the request that the stall warning system test may be accomplished
in lieu of the required inspection of the AOA sensor. However, because
maintenance documents vary among operators, operators will have to
submit data substantiating that the change would provide an acceptable
level of safety. We have added a new paragraph (h) to this AD to allow
accomplishment of this optional method of compliance in accordance with
a method approved by the FAA. We have redesignated subsequent
paragraphs accordingly.
Request To Review the Maintenance Records in Lieu of the Inspection
Lufthansa Technik AG requested that a review of the maintenance
records be allowed in lieu of the inspection. Lufthansa Technik stated
that in many cases it is possible to determine the part number
installed from the airplane maintenance documents. Lufthansa Technik
stated that the Boeing delivery documents contain a list with part
numbers of the AOA sensors that are installed at airplane delivery.
Lufthansa Technik stated that in the case of an AOA sensor being
changed or replaced after delivery, it will be recorded in the airplane
maintenance records. Lufthansa Technik also stated that some operators
keep databases with the part numbers and serial numbers currently
installed on their airplanes. Lufthansa Technik stated that in order to
avoid incorrect results of the maintenance reviews due to incomplete or
unclear maintenance records, the option should be limited to those
cases where the part number of the sensors can be determined from that
review without any doubt.
We disagree with Lufthansa Technik's request. It is the FAA's
intent with this AD to require determination of the type of AOA vanes
installed on the airplane by an actual physical inspection of the AOA
vane installation. For purposes of correcting a potential unsafe
condition in the AOA vanes, the FAA considers actual physical
inspection of the type of AOA vanes installed to be the most reliable
method of determining what type of vane is installed. Although airplane
maintenance records may in some cases document the AOA vane
installation, they may also contain incorrect or outdated information,
or be incorrectly interpreted (for example, by misreading the installed
part number, or misunderstanding part number effectivity in the service
information). Although it is true that in some cases the FAA has
allowed a review of the maintenance records in lieu of an inspection,
the physical inspection of the AOA in this case is far more reliable
than the record check and it can be performed easily. We have not
changed this AD in this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously--and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (77 FR 61548, October 10, 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 61548, October 10, 2012).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 1,013 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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Inspection........................ 3 work-hours x $85 per $0 $255 $258,315.
hour = $255.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
this replacement:
On-Condition Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Replacement........................ Up to 2 work-hours x $85 Up to $36,552......... Up to $36,722.
per hour = $170.
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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):
2013-19-08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17590; Docket No. FAA-
2012-1041; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-272-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 6, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company series airplanes,
certificated in any category, as specified in paragraphs (c)(1),
(c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD.
(1) Model 727, 727C, -100, -100C, -200, and -200F series
airplanes, identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
727-34-0245, dated June 4, 2008.
(2) Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes, identified
in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-34-2102, dated June
5, 2008.
(3) Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300,
-400, -400D, -400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes, identified in
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-34-2925, dated June 4,
2008.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 3418, Stall Warning System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of an erroneous activation of
the control column shaker during takeoff. We are issuing this AD to
prevent erroneous activation of the control column shaker during
takeoff, which could result in runway overrun, failure to clear
terrain or obstacles after takeoff, or reduced controllability of
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a
general visual inspection of the left and right angle of attack
(AOA) sensor as applicable, to determine if a certain AOA sensor
with a paddle type vane is installed, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information
specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD.
(1) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-34-0245, dated
June 4, 2008 (for Model 727 airplanes).
(2) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-34-2102, dated
June 5, 2008 (for Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes).
(3) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-34-2925, dated
June 4, 2008 (for Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -
200F, -300, -400, -400D, -400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes).
(h) Optional Method of Compliance
Operators may accomplish a stall warning system test in lieu of
the inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD by using a
method approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), FAA.
(i) Operational Test and Replacement
If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
it is determined that an AOA sensor with a paddle type vane is
installed: Before further flight, do an operational test of the
stall warning system, in accordance with Part 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information
specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD.
(1) For group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 747-34-2925, dated June 4, 2008: If you cannot get
the values given in the table specified in Part 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 747-34-2925, dated June 4, 2008, before further flight,
replace the AOA sensor, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-34-
2925, dated June 4, 2008.
(2) For all airplanes, except those identified in paragraph
(i)(1) of this AD: If the AOA sensor fails to activate the control
column shaker in the operational test, replace the AOA sensor with a
new AOA sensor, in accordance with Part 3 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service information specified in
paragraph (i)(2)(i), (i)(2)(ii), or (i)(2)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-34-0245, dated
June 4, 2008 (for Model 727 airplanes).
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(ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-34-2102,
dated June 5, 2008 (for Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series
airplanes).
(iii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-34-2925,
dated June 4, 2008 (for Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -
200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400D, -400F, 747SR, and 747SP series
airplanes).
(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 paragraph (k) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#142d39555a5939477175606078713955575b3955595b57394671656171676067547275753a737b62"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="390014787774146a5c584d4d555c14787a76147874767a146b5c484c5c4a4d4a795f5858175e564f">[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.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Ray Mei, Aerospace
Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: (425) 917-6467; fax: (425) 917-6590; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#98eaf9e1f5f7f6ecb6f5fdf1d8fef9f9b6fff7ee"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7e0c1f071311100a50131b173e181f1f50191108">[email protected]</span></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 727-34-0245, dated
June 4, 2008.
(ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-34-2102,
dated June 5, 2008.
(iii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-34-2925,
dated June 4, 2008.
(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, 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 September 13, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-23084 Filed 10-1-13; 8:45 am]
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