AD 2015-15-05
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 of the aft frame and frame support structure of the forward service doorway around the six doorstop fittings, which could result in door deflection and loss of pressurization.
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Required Actions
Inspect the aft frame and frame support structure of the forward service doorway around the six doorstop fittings. Repair any cracking found. For certain airplanes, an optional preventive modification is provided, which terminates the repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, and -300 series airplanes, including additional airplanes identified in the AD.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-22-10 for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, and -300 series airplanes. AD 98-22-10 required repetitive inspections for cracking of the aft frame and frame support structure of the forward service doorway, and repair if necessary. AD 98-22-10 also provided an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements of that AD. This new AD requires new inspections and adds airplanes to the applicability; for certain airplanes, this new AD provides an optional preventive modification, which terminates the repetitive inspections. This AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracking of the aft frame and frame support structure of the forward service doorway around the six doorstop fittings, and a determination that inspections are needed in additional locations and that additional airplanes might be subject to the identified unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the aft frame and frame support structure of the forward service doorway around the six doorstop fittings, which could result in door deflection and loss of pressurization.
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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 Alert Service Bulletin 737-
53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7, 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 80, Number 142 (Friday, July 24, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 43921-43925]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2015-17977]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0572; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-027-AD;
Amendment 39-18214; AD 2015-15-05]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-22-10 for
certain The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, and -300 series
airplanes. AD 98-22-10 required repetitive inspections for cracking of
the aft frame and frame support structure of the forward service
doorway, and repair if necessary. AD 98-22-10 also provided an optional
terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements of that
AD. This new AD requires new inspections and adds airplanes to the
applicability; for certain airplanes, this new AD provides an optional
preventive modification, which terminates the repetitive inspections.
This AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracking of the aft frame
and frame support structure of the forward service doorway around the
six doorstop fittings, and a determination that inspections are needed
in additional locations and that additional airplanes might be subject
to the identified unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct fatigue cracking of the aft frame and frame support
structure of the forward service doorway around the six
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doorstop fittings, which could result in door deflection and loss of
pressurization.
DATES: This AD is effective August 28, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 28,
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; phone: 206-544-5000,
extension 1; fax: 206-766-5680; Internet <a href="https://www.myboeingfleet.com">https://www.myboeingfleet.com</a>.
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. It
is also available on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0572.
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-
0572; 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: Nenita Odesa, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone:
562-627-5234; fax: 562-627-5210; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7a141f14130e1b54151e1f091b3a1c1b1b541d150c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e18f848f889580cf8e85849280a1878080cf868e97">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 98-22-10, Amendment 39-10858 (63 FR 57240,
October 27, 1998). AD 98-22-10 applied to certain The Boeing Company
Model 737-100, -200, -200C, and -300 series airplanes. The NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on August 26, 2014 (79 FR 50867). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of cracking in the surround structure of
the forward galley service doorway between body station (STA) 332.1 and
STA 344, which are outside the inspection area of AD 98-22-10, and by
reports that cracking has been discovered on airplanes outside the
applicability of AD 98-22-10. We have determined that inspections are
needed in additional locations, and that additional airplanes are
subject to the identified unsafe condition.
The NPRM (79 FR 50867, August 26, 2014) proposed to continue to
require repetitive inspections for cracking of the aft frame and frame
support structure of the forward service doorway, and repair if
necessary. The NPRM also proposed to add inspections, add airplanes to
the applicability, and for certain airplanes, provide an optional
preventive modification, which would terminate the repetitive
inspections. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue
cracking of the aft frame and frame support structure of the forward
service doorway around the six doorstop fittings, which could result in
door deflection and loss of pressurization.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79
FR 50867, August 26, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Clarify Wording in NPRM (79 FR 50867, August 6, 2014)
Boeing stated paragraph 1.E, ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7, 2014, provides actions
for airplanes repaired or modified previously where the preventive
modifications have been accomplished. Boeing stated that paragraph
(l)(4) of the proposed AD reads: ``AMOCs approved for AD 98-22-10,
Amendment 39-10858 (63 FR 57240, October 27, 1998), are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.'' Boeing interpreted
the latter statement to mean that AMOCs approved for AD 98-22-10 do not
supersede (or negate) the additional inspection requirements provided
in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7, 2014,
and requested concurrence with its interpretation of this language.
We agree with Boeing's interpretation. Paragraph (m)(4) of this AD
(paragraph (l)(4) of the proposed AD) establishes that an AMOC issued
for actions performed in accordance with AD 98-22-10, Amendment 39-
10858 (63 FR 57240, October 27, 1998), satisfies the corresponding
provisions, and only those corresponding provisions, of the this AD.
All requirements of this AD must be satisfied, whether by previous
AMOC, accomplishment of the specified AD actions, or a new AMOC. We
have not changed this AD in this regard.
Request To Clarify Actions That Are Not Required
Southwest Airlines (Southwest) noted that paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD (79 FR 50867, August 26, 2014) would provide terminating
action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this
AD. Southwest requested that we revise the NPRM to state that the post
preventive modification inspections specified in tables 9, 10, 11, and
12 in paragraph 1.E, ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737-53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7, 2014, would not be required.
Southwest also requested that this provision apply to paragraph (k) of
the proposed AD (paragraph (l) of this AD), which specifies credit for
actions done previously using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-
53A1108, Revision 6, dated January 9, 2014.
We agree with the requests. While the post-preventive modification
inspections specified by tables 9 through 12 in paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision
7, dated July 7, 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)), those
actions are not required by this AD. We have revised paragraph (g) of
this AD by specifying the required parts of the service information:
Parts 2 and 4. We have also added new paragraph (j) in this final rule
to specify that post-preventive modification inspections (Part 6) are
not required by this AD. We have redesignated subsequent paragraphs of
this AD accordingly.
Effect of Winglets on This AD
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing the supplemental
type certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/
Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/
ebd1cec7b301293e86257cb30045557a/$FILE/ST01219SE.pdf) does not affect
accomplishment of the actions specified in the NPRM (79 FR 50867,
August 26, 2014).
We concur with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of
the proposed AD (79 FR 50867, August 26, 2014) as (c)(1) and added new
paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC ST01219SE
(http://rgl.faa.gov/
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Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/
ebd1cec7b301293e86257cb30045557a/$FILE/ST01219SE.pdf) does not affect
the ability to accomplish the actions required by this final rule.
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.
Explanation of Additional Changes Made to This AD
We have updated the Costs of Compliance section to add existing
inspection and repair costs from AD 98-22-10, Amendment 39-10858 (63 FR
57240, October 27, 1998).
We have changed paragraph (b) of this AD to add AD 90-06-02,
Amendment 39-6489, (55 FR 8372, March 7, 1990), as an affected AD since
accomplishment of the preventative modification required by paragraph
(h) of this AD is an alternative method of compliance for paragraph A.
of AD 90-06-02.
In various locations, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1108,
Revision 7, dated July 7, 2014, cites Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737-53A1108, Revision 6, dated January 9, 2014, instead of Revision 7
of the service information. We have added a new paragraph (k)(3) in
this AD to clarify that, where Revision 7 of the service information
specifies accomplishment of a preventative modification be done using
Revision 6 of the service information, this AD requires accomplishment
of that preventative modification with Revision 7 of this service
information.
We also noted a discrepancy in table 4 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision
7, dated July 7, 2014. Although the fourth action is an inspection of
the intercostals ``and attaching stringers,'' the corresponding
corrective action specified in table 4 is for only a crack in ``an
intercostal.'' We have confirmed with Boeing that the ``attaching
stringers'' were inadvertently omitted from this condition in table 4.
Repair of a cracked attaching stringer, however, is described in PART
4, paragraph 7, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7, 2014. We have
added a new paragraph (k)(4) in this AD to specify that cracking in the
attaching stringers also requires repair.
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 (79 FR 50867, August 26, 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 50867, August 26, 2014).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7,
dated July 7, 2014. The service information describes procedures for
inspections for cracking of the aft frame and frame support structure
of the forward service doorway, and repair if necessary. This service
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 419 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 [retained actions 7 work-hours x $85 $0................ $595 per $249,305 per
from AD 98-22-10, Amendment 39- per hour = $595 inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
10858 (63 FR 57240, October 27, per inspection
1998)]. cycle.
Inspection [new AD action]...... 28 work-hours x None.............. $2,380 per $997,220 per
$85 per hour = inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
$2,380 per
inspection cycle.
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Estimated Costs for On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Repair [retained actions from AD 98-22-10, 42 work-hours x $85 per hour = $913 $4,483
Amendment 39-10858 (63 FR 57240, October 27, $3,570.
1998)].
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Estimated Costs for Optional Modification
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Repair/preventive modification [new Between 12 and 17 work- Between $90 and $913... Between $1,110 and
AD action]. hours x $85 per hour = $2,358.
between $1,020 and
$1,445.
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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
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promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
98-22-10, Amendment 39-10858 (63 FR 57240, October 27, 1998), and
adding the following new AD:
2015-15-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18214; Docket No. FAA-
2014-0572; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-027-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective August 28, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 98-22-10, Amendment 39-10858 (63 FR
57240, October 27, 1998).
(2) This AD affects AD 90-06-02, Amendment 39-6489 (55 FR 8372,
March 7, 1990).
(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 Alert Service Bulletin 737-
53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7, 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 of the aft
frame and frame support structure of the forward service doorway
around the six doorstop fittings, and a determination that
inspections are needed in additional locations and that additional
airplanes might be subject to the identified unsafe condition. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the
aft frame and frame support structure of the forward service doorway
around the six doorstop fittings, which could result in door
deflection and loss of pressurization.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspections and Corrective Actions
At the applicable times specified in tables 1 through 6 of
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737-53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7, 2014, except as required by
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD: Do detailed inspections of the frame
web between body station (STA) 332.1 and STA 344, intercostal T-
brackets, intercostal T-chords, intercostals, and stringers, as
applicable; do high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for
cracking of door stop intercostal T-brackets, intercostal web, door
stop intercostal T-chords, intercostals, and stringers, as
applicable; and do all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions; in accordance with Parts 2 and 4 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-
53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7, 2014, except as required by
paragraphs (k)(2) through (k)(4) of this AD. Do all applicable
related investigative and corrective actions before further flight.
Repeat the inspections at the applicable times specified in tables 1
through 6 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7, 2014, until the
terminating action specified in paragraph (h) of this AD is done.
(h) Optional Terminating Action
For Group 1, Configuration 1; Group 1, Configuration 2; Group 2;
Group 3; Group 4, Configuration 1; and Group 4, Configuration 2
airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1108,
Revision 7, dated July 7, 2014: Accomplishment of a preventive
modification in accordance with Part 5 of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7, 2014, terminates the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) Inspections and Corrective Actions for Group 5 Airplanes
For Group 5 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7, 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 (m) of this AD. Repair any cracking, before
further flight.
(j) Post Preventive Modification Inspections Not Required
The post preventive modification inspections specified in tables
9 through 12 in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 6, dated January 9, 2014; and
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7,
2014; are not required by this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD: Tables 9 through 12 in
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
737-53A1108, Revision 6, dated January 9, 2014; and Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7, 2014;
specify that post preventive modification inspections 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)). The corresponding actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-
53A1108, Revision 6, dated January 9, 2014; and Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7, 2014; are not
required by this AD.
(k) Exceptions to the Service Information
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7,
dated July 7, 2014, specifies a compliance time ``after the issue
date of Revision 6 of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires
compliance within the specified time after the effective date of
this AD.
(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7,
dated July 7, 2014, specifies to contact Boeing for repair
instructions: Before further flight, repair the cracking using a
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (m) of this AD.
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(3) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7,
dated July 7, 2014, specifies accomplishment of a preventative
modification in accordance with ``Revision 6 of this service
bulletin,'' this AD requires accomplishment of those actions to be
done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1108,
Revision 7, dated July 7, 2014.
(4) Where table 4 in paragraph 1.E, ``Compliance,'' of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7, dated July 7, 2014,
specifies repairing a condition identified as any crack found in
``an intercostal,'' this AD requires repairing a condition
identified as any crack found in ``an intercostal or attaching
stringers.''
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 6, dated January 9, 2014. This
service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 (n)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ac9581ede2e181e0ededefe381edefe381ede1e3ef81fec9ddd9c9dfd8dfeccacdcd82cbc3da"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="231a0e626d6e0e6f6262606c0e62606c0e626e6c600e7146525646505750634542420d444c55">[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, Los Angeles 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.
(4) AMOCs approved previously for AD 98-22-10, Amendment 39-
10858 (63 FR 57240, October 27, 1998), are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(5) Accomplishment of the preventive modification in accordance
with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7, dated
July 7, 2014, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, is an AMOC
for the structural modification specified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 737-53A1108 that is required by paragraph A. of AD 90-06-
02, Amendment 39-6489, (55 FR 8372, March 7, 1990), for the
airplanes identified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
(n) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Nenita Odesa,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-
5234; fax: 562-627-5210; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5d33383334293c733239382e3c1d3b3c3c733a322b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c7a9a2a9aeb3a6e9a8a3a2b4a687a1a6a6e9a0a8b1">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraph (o)(3) of this AD.
(o) 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 Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 7, dated
July 7, 2014. (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; phone:
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 July 10, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-17977 Filed 7-23-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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