AD 2016-09-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Various | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the outer flanges of the left and right side forward outer chords of the pivot bulkhead, which could result in a severed forward outer chord and consequent loss of horizontal stabilizer control.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive inspections for cracking of the left side and right side forward outer chords of the pivot bulkhead. Perform related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Install a modification of the pivot bulkhead to terminate repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracking of a certain chord of the pivot bulkhead. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the left side and right side forward outer chords of the pivot bulkhead, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides a modification of the pivot bulkhead, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the outer flanges of the left and right side forward outer chords of the pivot bulkhead, which could result in a severed forward outer chord and consequent loss of horizontal stabilizer control.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300
series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0075, Revision 1, dated
December 14, 2015.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 84 (Monday, May 2, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 26109-26112]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09650]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-1428; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-026-AD;
Amendment 39-18499; AD 2016-09-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of fatigue cracking of a certain chord of the pivot
bulkhead. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the
left side and right side forward outer chords of the pivot bulkhead,
and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD
also provides a modification of the pivot bulkhead, which would
terminate the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct fatigue cracking of the outer flanges of the left and right
side forward outer chords of the pivot bulkhead, which could result in
a severed forward outer chord and consequent loss of horizontal
stabilizer control.
DATES: This AD is effective June 6, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 6, 2016.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
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 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-2015-
1428.
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-2015-
1428; 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: Narinder Luthra, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6513; fax: 425-917-6590; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#036d62716a6d6766712d6f76776b7162436562622d646c75"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7f111e0d16111b1a0d51130a0b170d1e3f191e1e51181009">[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 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on June 15, 2015 (80 FR 34103) (``the NPRM''). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of fatigue cracking of a certain chord of
the pivot bulkhead. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections
for cracking of the left side and right side forward outer chords of
the pivot bulkhead, and related investigative and corrective actions if
necessary. The NPRM also proposed to provide a modification of the
pivot bulkhead, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the outer
flanges of the left and right side forward outer chords of the pivot
bulkhead, which could result in a severed forward outer chord and
consequent loss of horizontal stabilizer control.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Exclude Certain Requirements From the NPRM
American Airlines (AA) requested that we revise the NPRM to exclude
doing the work in accordance with paragraph 3.B.4., of the Work
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0075, dated
January 14, 2015, which specifies ``Put the airplane back into a
serviceable condition.'' AA stated that doing this action does not
affect the condition that the AD seeks to address. AA added that most
operators will accomplish these modifications as part of a maintenance
visit, and returning the airplane to a serviceable condition will not
be possible in the context of the statement, but rather will occur at a
point in time well after the work is completed.
We agree that putting the airplane back into a serviceable
condition is not directly related to addressing the unsafe condition
identified in this AD. However, we do not agree to specifically exclude
paragraph 3.B.4., of the Work Instructions of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-53A0075, dated January 14, 2015, from this final rule
because it is not required for compliance with the AD actions.
The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the
Airworthiness Directives Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee
(AD ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement is a new process
for annotating which steps in the service information are ``required
for compliance'' (RC) with an AD. Differentiating these steps from
other tasks in the service information is expected to improve an
owner's/operator's understanding of AD requirements and help provide
consistent judgment in AD compliance.
In response to the AD Implementation ARC, the FAA released AC 20-
176A, dated June 16, 2014 (http://rgl.faa.gov/
Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rg
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AdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/979ddd1479e1ec6f86257cfc0052d4e9/$FILE/AC%2020-
176A.pdf); and Order 8110.117A, dated June 18, 2014 (http://
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgOrders.nsf/0/
d715cdfc08ac0ddc86257cfc00528297/$FILE/110.117A.pdf), which include the
concept of RC. The FAA has begun implementing this concept in ADs when
we receive service information containing RC steps.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0075, dated January 14, 2015,
includes the concept of RC. In paragraph 3.B. of the Work Instructions
of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0075, dated January 14, 2015,
certain steps are marked RC. The step that specifies ``Put the airplane
back into a serviceable condition'' is not marked RC. Therefore, no
change to this final rule is necessary in this regard.
Request To Change Certain Language in the NPRM
Boeing and United Airlines (UA) asked that the language in
paragraph (h) of the proposed AD be reworded for clarity. Boeing asked
that we account for the small crack repair being performed on one side
only. UA stated that as written, inspecting the left side and right
side forward outer chords is incorrect since the small crack repair is
performed on one side only. UA noted that the small crack repair may be
accomplished on one side of the airplane only, depending on inspection
findings. UA asked that paragraph (h) of the proposed AD be changed to
specify ``. . . do a surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspection, an open-hole HFEC inspection, and a detailed inspection for
cracking of the repaired side (left, right, or both) forward outer
chords of the STA 2370 pivot bulkhead.'' Boeing recommended that the
language be reworded to specify an ``. . . inspection for cracking of
the repaired forward outer chords . . .''
We agree with the commenters' requests for the reasons provided. We
have changed the language in paragraph (h) of this AD to specify ``. .
. do a surface HFEC inspection, an open-hole HFEC inspection, and a
detailed inspection for cracking of the repaired side forward outer
chords of the STA 2370 pivot bulkhead.''
Boeing and UA asked that the language in paragraph (i) of the
proposed AD be reworded for clarity. Boeing asked that we account for
the scenario where the small crack repair is performed on one side
only. Boeing stated that the terminating actions for each side of the
bulkhead are independent of each other. UA stated that using ``and'' is
incorrect because the modification can only be accomplished on one
side, not both the left and right sides, depending on inspection
findings.
We agree with the commenters for the reasons provided. We have
changed the language in paragraph (i) of this AD accordingly.
Request To Include Revised Service Information
All Nippon Airways (ANA) stated that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
777-53A0075, dated January 14, 2015; and Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
53-0076, dated January 14, 2015; contain many inconsistencies. We infer
that ANA is requesting that we include revised service information
because there are errors in the original issues.
We agree with the commenter. Boeing has issued Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-53A0075, Revision 1, dated December 14, 2015; and Boeing
Service Bulletin 777-53-0076, Revision 1, dated December 21, 2015;
which include changes found during validation and clarify and correct
issues identified by operators. We have included the revised service
information as the appropriate source of service information for
accomplishing the actions required by this AD and we have referred to
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0075, Revision 1, dated December
14, 2015, in the applicability in paragraph (c) of this AD. We have
also added a new credit paragraph (k) to this AD for using the original
issues of the service information and reidentified subsequent
paragraphs accordingly.
Request To Add a New Paragraph for Clarification
Boeing asked that we add a new paragraph (j)(3) to the proposed AD
to specify the following:
If conducting the Part 2 Small Crack Repair of the Service
Bulletin 777-53A0075 dated January 14, 2015, verify the fastener
heads and nuts will not interfere with the fillet radius of the
parts in the repair installation. If interference will occur, repair
before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. . .
Boeing also asked that we add a reference to paragraph (j)(3) in
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD by including it in the exception
sentence. Boeing stated that during a recent validation it was
discovered that, in some cases, radius fillers are required to prevent
fasteners from riding the fillet radius of the extended splice chord
used in the small crack repair specified in Part 2 of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777-53A0075, dated January 14, 2015.
We agree with the commenter that interference between the fastener
and fillet case should be minimized; however, we do not agree to add a
new paragraph (j)(3) to this AD. Boeing has issued Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-53A0075, Revision 1, dated December 14, 2015, which
includes instructions for accomplishing the small crack repair. As
stated previously, we have revised this AD to refer to Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777-53A0075, Revision 1, dated December 14, 2015, for
accomplishing certain actions required by this AD.
Request To Correct Minor Error
Boeing asked that we change the service information number
identified in paragraph (j)(2) of the proposed AD from ``777-530076''
to ``777-53-0076.''
We agree that the hyphen is missing from the service information
number. We have included the hyphen in the service information number
identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD accordingly.
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 for correcting the unsafe condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
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 the following Boeing service information.
<bullet> Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0075, Revision 1,
dated December 14, 2015. This service information describes procedures
for repetitive detailed and HFEC inspections for cracking of the outer
flanges of the left and right side forward outer chords of the STA 2370
pivot bulkhead, repetitive post-repair inspections for certain
airplanes, and related investigative and corrective actions.
<bullet> Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53-0076, Revision 1, dated
December 21, 2015. This service information describes procedures for a
modification of the STA 2370 pivot bulkhead by replacing the left and
right side forward outer chords and upper splice angles, and
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related investigative and corrective actions.
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 60 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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Inspections of left and right Up to 15 work[dash]hours x $85 $0 Up to $1,275 per Up to $76,500
side pivot bulkhead forward per hour = $1,275 per inspection per inspection
chord. inspection cycle. cycle. cycle.
Post-repair Inspections....... Up to 11 work[dash]hours x $85 0 Up to $935 per Up to $56,100
per hour = $935 per inspection inspection per inspection
cycle. cycle. cycle.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs and
modifications that would be required based on the results of the
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that
might need these actions.
On-Condition Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Small crack repair................. Up to 45 work[dash]hours x $85 per \1\ Up to $7,650.
hour = $3,825 per side.
Modification of the STA 2370 Pivot Up to 137 work[dash]hours x $85 per $34,086 Up to $45,731.
Bulkhead (forward outer chord hour = $11,645.
replacement).
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\1\ We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts cost estimates for the on-
condition repair specified in this AD.
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):
2016-09-01 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18499; Docket No. FAA-
2015-1428; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-026-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 6, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300
series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0075, Revision 1, dated
December 14, 2015.
(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
forward outer chord of the station (STA) 2370 pivot bulkhead. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the outer
flanges of the left and right side forward outer chords of the STA
2370 pivot bulkhead, which could result in a severed forward outer
chord and consequent loss of horizontal stabilizer control.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspections and Corrective Actions
At the times specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0075,
Revision 1, dated December 14, 2015, except as provided in paragraph
(j)(1) of this AD: Do a detailed inspection and high frequency eddy
current (HFEC) inspections for cracking of the left and right side
forward outer chords of the STA 2370 pivot bulkhead, and do all
applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777-53A0075, Revision 1, dated December 14, 2015,
except as provided in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable
related investigative and corrective actions before further flight.
Repeat the inspections thereafter at the applicable intervals
specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0075, Revision 1, dated December 14,
2015, until the modification specified in paragraph (i) of this AD
is done.
(h) Post-Repair Inspections
For airplanes on which any repair specified in Part 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-
53A0075 has been done: At the times specified in table 2 of
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
777-53A0075, Revision 1, dated December 14, 2015, do a surface HFEC
inspection, an open-hole HFEC inspection, and a detailed inspection
for cracking of the repaired side forward outer chords of the STA
2370 pivot bulkhead, and do all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with Part 3 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0075, Revision
1, dated December 14, 2015, except as required by paragraph (j)(2)
of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective
actions before further flight. Repeat the inspections thereafter at
the applicable times specified in table 2 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0075,
Revision 1, dated December 14, 2015, until the modification
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD is done.
(i) Terminating Action
Modifying the STA 2370 pivot bulkhead by replacing the left or
right side forward outer chords and upper splice angles, and doing
all applicable related investigative and corrective actions,
terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (g) and
(h) of this AD, for the modified location only. The modification
must be done in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53-0076, Revision 1, dated December 21,
2015, except as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD.
(j) Exceptions to Service Bulletin Specifications
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0075, Revision 1,
dated December 14, 2015, specifies a compliance time ``after the
Original Issue date of this Service Bulletin,'' this AD requires
compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective
date of this AD.
(2) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0075, Revision
1, dated December 14, 2015; and Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53-0076,
Revision 1, dated December 21, 2015; specify to contact Boeing for
appropriate action, and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0075,
Revision 1, dated December 14, 2015, specifies that action as ``RC''
(Required for Compliance), this AD requires repair before further
flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) 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 777-53A0075, dated January 14, 2015.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53-0076,
dated January 14, 2015.
(l) 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 (m)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6e57432f2023433d0b0f1a1a020b432f2d21432f23212d433c0b1f1b0b1d1a1d2e080f0f40090118"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9fa6b2ded1d2b2ccfafeebebf3fab2dedcd0b2ded2d0dcb2cdfaeeeafaecebecdff9fefeb1f8f0e9">[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, modification, or alteration 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. To be approved, the
repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(4) Except as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD: For
service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and
(l)(4)(ii) apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.
(m) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Narinder Luthra,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle ACO,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6513;
fax: 425-917-6590; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1a747b6873747e7f6834766f6e72687b5a7c7b7b347d756c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ff919e8d96919b9a8dd1938a8b978d9ebf999e9ed1989089">[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 (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
(n) 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 777-53A0075, Revision 1, dated
December 14, 2015.
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53-0076, Revision 1, dated
December 21, 2015.
(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 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.
(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 14, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-09650 Filed 4-29-16; 8:45 am]
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