AD 2014-25-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 737-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking in the skin assembly and bear strap of the aft lower corner of the forward airstair stowage doorway.
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Required Actions
Repetitive inspections for cracking of the skin assembly and bear strap of the forward airstair stowage doorway; post-repair and post-modification inspections for certain airplanes; and related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. Optional terminating actions are provided for certain inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracking in the skin assembly and bear strap of the aft lower corner of the forward airstair stowage doorway. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the skin assembly and bear strap of the forward airstair stowage doorway; post-repair and post-modification inspections for certain airplanes; and related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. This AD also provides optional terminating actions for certain inspections. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking, which could result in rapid loss of cabin pressure.
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(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -
200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058,
Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014.
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
ST01219SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/
rgstc.nsf/0/ebd1cec7b301293e86257cb30045557a/$FILE/ST01219SE.pdf)
does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by
this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is
installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the
requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 241 (Tuesday, December 16, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 74599-74603]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2014-29190]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0257; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-012-AD;
Amendment 39-18051; AD 2014-25-09]
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 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500
series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracking
in the skin assembly and bear strap of the aft lower corner of the
forward airstair stowage doorway. This AD requires repetitive
inspections for cracking of the skin assembly and bear strap of the
forward airstair stowage doorway; post-repair and post-modification
inspections for certain airplanes; and related investigative and
corrective actions, if necessary. This AD also provides optional
terminating actions for certain inspections. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct fatigue cracking, which could result in rapid loss
of cabin pressure.
DATES: This AD is effective January 20, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 20,
2015.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://
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www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. 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> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0257; 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 Docket 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: Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: (425) 917-6450;
fax: (425) 917-6590; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6a0b060b04441a0502062a0c0b0b440d051c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1f7e737e71316f7077735f797e7e31787069">[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 certain The Boeing Company
Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 1, 2014 (79 FR 24628).
The NPRM was prompted by reports of fatigue cracking in certain areas.
The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections for cracking of the
skin assembly and bear strap of the forward airstair stowage doorway;
post-repair and post-modification inspections for certain airplanes;
and related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. The
NPRM also proposed to provide optional terminating actions for certain
inspections. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue
cracking, which could result in rapid loss of cabin pressure.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79
FR 24628, May 1, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Effect of Winglets on AD
Aviation Partners Boeing and UPS stated that the installation of
winglets per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http://
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/
ebd1cec7b301293e86257cb30045557a/$FILE/ST01219SE.pdf) does not affect
the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions.
We agree with the commenters' statement. We have redesignated
paragraph (c) of the NPRM (79 FR 24628, May 1, 2014) as (c)(1) in this
AD and added new paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that the
installation of winglets as specified in STC ST01219SE (http://
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/
ebd1cec7b301293e86257cb30045557a/$FILE/ST01219SE.pdf) does not affect
accomplishment of the requirements of this AD, and for airplanes on
which STC ST01219SE is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply
with the requirements of section 39.17 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 39.17).
Request To Revise Paragraph (m) of the NPRM (79 FR 24628, May 1, 2014)
Southwest Airlines (SWA) stated that the NPRM (79 FR 24628, May 1,
2014), does not address terminating the initial inspection if a repair
was previously installed using Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058,
Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014. SWA requested that we revise the
text of paragraph (m)(3) of the NPRM, to state that repairs or
modifications using Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4,
dated January 9, 2014, terminates both the initial and repetitive
inspections required by paragraph (j) of this AD. SWA also requested
that repairs previously approved by a Boeing authorized representative
via an FAA 8100-9 form are terminating action to both the initial and
repetitive inspection requirements required by paragraph (j) of the
NPRM.
We agree with the request because it was not intended that a
separate initial inspection would be performed on airplanes that have
the repair previously installed. We have deleted the word
``repetitive'' from paragraphs (m)(1) through (m)(3) of this AD to
clarify that accomplishing the actions in those paragraphs terminates
certain initial and repetitive inspections. We have also added
paragraph (m)(4) to this final rule, which specifies that the
accomplishment of a repair of the aft lower corner of the forward
airstair stowage doorway that was previously approved using FAA Form
8100-9, terminates the inspections required by paragraph (j) of this
AD.
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> [Agr]re consistent with the intent that was proposed in
the NPRM (79 FR 24628, May 1, 2014) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 24628, May 1, 2014).
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 132 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspection........... 5 work-hours x $85 per None................ $425 per inspection $56,100 per
hour = $425 per cycle. inspection cycle.
inspection cycle.
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for any on-condition actions specified in this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue
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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):
2014-25-09 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18051; Docket No. FAA-
2014-0257; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-012-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective January 20, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -
200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058,
Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014.
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
ST01219SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/
rgstc.nsf/0/ebd1cec7b301293e86257cb30045557a/$FILE/ST01219SE.pdf)
does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by
this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01219SE is
installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the
requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracking in the skin
assembly and bear strap of the aft lower corner of the forward
airstair stowage doorway. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct fatigue cracking, which could result in rapid loss of cabin
pressure.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspections and Corrective Actions for Group 1 and Group 2
Airplanes That Do Not Have a Certain Repair or Preventative
Modification Installed
For Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, on which no
repair or preventative modification has been done as specified in
any of the service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1)
through (g)(4) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in
Table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, except as
required by paragraph (o)(1) of this AD, do high frequency eddy
current and detailed inspections for cracking of the skin assembly
and bear strap of the forward airstair stowage doorway, and do all
applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, except as
required by paragraph (o)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat
the inspections at the applicable times specified in Table 1 of
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-
1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, until the applicable
terminating action specified in paragraph (m) of this AD is done.
(1) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, dated April 4, 1980.
(2) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 1, dated March
5, 1987.
(3) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 2, dated
December 7, 1989.
(4) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 3, dated March
11, 1993.
(h) Inspections and Corrective Actions for Group 1 and Group 2
Airplanes That Have a Certain Repair Installed
For Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, on which a
repair has been installed as specified in Boeing Service Bulletin
737-53-1058, dated April 4, 1980: Within the applicable times
specified in Table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing
Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014,
except as required by paragraph (o)(1) of this AD, do a high
frequency eddy current inspection for cracking of the bear strap of
the forward airstair stowage doorway, and do low frequency eddy
current and detailed inspections for cracking of the skin assembly
and bear strap of the forward airstair stowage doorway; and do all
applicable related investigative and corrective actions; in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, except as
required by paragraph (o)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat
the inspections at the applicable times specified in Table 1 of
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-
1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, until the applicable
terminating action specified in paragraph (m) of this AD is done.
(i) Inspections and Corrective Actions for Group 1 and Group 2
Airplanes That Have a Certain Preventative Modification Installed
For Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, on which a
preventative modification has been installed as specified in any of
the service information identified in paragraphs (i)(1) through
(i)(4) of this AD: Within the applicable times specified in Table 1
of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-
53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, except as required by
paragraph (o)(1) of this AD, do a high frequency eddy current
inspection for cracking of the bear strap of the forward airstair
stowage doorway, a low frequency eddy current inspection for
cracking of the skin assembly and bear strap of the forward airstair
stowage doorway, and detailed inspections for cracking of the skin
assembly and bear strap of the forward airstair stowage doorway; and
do all related investigative and applicable corrective actions; in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53-1058,
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Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, except as required by paragraph
(o)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspections at
the applicable times specified in Table 1 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4,
dated January 9, 2014, until the applicable terminating action
specified in paragraph (m) of this AD is done.
(1) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, dated April 4, 1980.
(2) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 1, dated March
5, 1987.
(3) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 2, dated
December 7, 1989.
(4) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 3, dated March
11, 1993.
(j) Inspections and Corrective Actions for Group 3 Through Group 5
Airplanes
For Group 3 through Group 5 airplanes identified in Boeing
Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014: At
the applicable times specified in Table 2 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4,
dated January 9, 2014, except as required by paragraph (o)(1) of
this AD, do a high frequency eddy current inspection for cracking of
the bear strap of the forward airstair stowage doorway, a low
frequency eddy current inspection for cracking of the skin assembly
and bear strap of the forward airstair stowage doorway, and detailed
inspections for cracking of the skin assembly and bear strap of the
forward airstair stowage doorway; and do all related investigative
and applicable corrective actions; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058,
Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, except as required by paragraph
(o)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspections at
the applicable times specified in Table 2 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4,
dated January 9, 2014, until the applicable terminating action
specified in paragraph (m) of this AD is done.
(k) Inspections and Corrective Actions for Group 6 Airplanes
For Group 6 airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-
53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014: Within 120 days after
the effective date of this AD, inspect and repair any cracking using
a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (q) of this AD.
(l) Post-Repair and Post-Modification Inspections for Group 1 and Group
2 Airplanes
For Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes on which any repair has been
done as specified in any of the service information identified in
paragraphs (l)(1) through (l)(3) of this AD, or on which any repair
or modification has been done as specified in the service
information identified in paragraph (l)(4) of this AD: At the
applicable times specified in Table 3 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4,
dated January 9, 2014, except as required by paragraph (o)(1) of
this AD, do a high frequency eddy current inspection for cracking in
the bear strap and skin assembly and a general visual inspection for
cracking in the frame of the forward airstair stowage doorway; or do
low frequency eddy current inspections for cracking of the skin
assembly and bear strap of the forward airstair stowage doorway; in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014. Options
provided in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated
January 9, 2014, for accomplishing the inspections are acceptable
for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this paragraph
provided that the inspections are done at the applicable times
specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of the Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014. If any
cracking is found, before further flight, repair the cracking using
a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (q) of this AD. Repeat the inspections at the applicable
times specified in Table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9,
2014.
(1) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 1, dated March
5, 1987.
(2) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 2, dated
December 7, 1989.
(3) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 3, dated March
11, 1993.
(4) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated
January 9, 2014.
(m) Optional Terminating Actions
(1) For Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing
Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014:
Accomplishment of a repair for cracking of the skin assembly and
bear strap of the forward airstair stowage doorway before the
effective date of this AD, using any service information specified
in paragraphs (m)(1)(i) through (m)(1)(iv) of this AD, terminates
the inspections required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD.
(i) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 1, dated March
5, 1987.
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 2, dated
December 7, 1989.
(iii) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 3, dated
March 11, 1993.
(iv) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated
January 9, 2014.
(2) For Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing
Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014:
Accomplishment of a preventative modification for cracking of the
skin assembly and bear strap of the forward airstair stowage doorway
before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058,
Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, terminates the inspections
required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD.
(3) For Group 3 through Group 5 airplanes identified in Boeing
Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014:
Repairing or modifying the forward airstair stowage doorway, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, terminates
the inspections required by paragraph (j) of this AD.
(4) Accomplishment, prior to the effective date of this AD, of a
repair of the aft lower corner of the forward airstair stowage
doorway that was approved by Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) using FAA Form 8100-9,
terminates the inspections required by paragraph (j) of this AD.
(n) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using any service
information specified in paragraphs (n)(i) through (n)(iii) of this
AD.
(i) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 1, dated March
5, 1987.
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 2, dated
December 7, 1989.
(iii) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 3, dated
March 11, 1993.
(o) Exceptions to the Service Information
(1) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated
January 9, 2014, specifies a compliance time ``after the Revision 4
date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within
the specified compliance time ``after the effective date of this
AD.''
(2) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated
January 9, 2014, specifies to contact Boeing for repair
instructions: Before further flight, repair using a method approved
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (q) of this
AD.
(p) Post-Repair and Post-Modification Inspections for Group 3 Through
Group 5 Airplanes Not Required
The post-repair and post-modification inspections specified in
Table 4 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated January 9, 2014, are not
required by this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (p) of this AD: The post-repair and post-
modification inspections specified in Table 4 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4,
dated January 9, 2014, may be used in support of compliance with
section 121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2) of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 121.1109(c)(2) or 14 CFR 129.109(b)(2)).
(q) 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 (r)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a29b8fe3ecef8ff1c7c3d6d6cec78fe3e1ed8fe3efede18ff0c7d3d7c7d1d6d1e2c4c3c38cc5cdd4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bd8490fcf3f090eed8dcc9c9d1d890fcfef290fcf0f2fe90efd8ccc8d8cec9cefddbdcdc93dad2cb">[email protected]</span></a>.
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(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.
(r) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Nenita Odesa,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles
Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood,
CA 90712-4137; phone: (562) 627-5234; fax: (562) 627-5210; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#94faf1fafde0f5bafbf0f1e7f5d4f2f5f5baf3fbe2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="026c676c6b76632c6d66677163426463632c656d74">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (s)(3) and (s)(4) of this AD.
(s) 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 Service Bulletin 737-53-1058, Revision 4, dated
January 9, 2014.
(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, 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>.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. 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 December 5, 2014.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-29190 Filed 12-15-14; 8:45 am]
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