[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 126 (Thursday, July 1, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38009-38011]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-15655]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-0638; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-333-AD;
Amendment 39-16346; AD 2008-01-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 737-200, -300,
-400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747-400
Series Airplanes; Model 757-200 and 757-300 Series Airplanes; Model
767-200, 767-300, and 767-400ER Series Airplanes; and Model 777-200
Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment
adopting airworthiness directive (AD) 2008-01-01 that was sent
previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of certain Model 737-
200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 series airplanes;
Model 747-400 series airplanes; Model 757-200 and 757-300 series
airplanes; Model 767-200, 767-300, and 767-400ER series airplanes; and
Model 777-200 series airplanes by individual notices. This AD requires
replacing a certain flight deck door feature and revising the
modification record placard. This AD is prompted by a report indicating
that the feature of the flight deck door is defective. We are issuing
this AD to prevent failure of this feature, which could jeopardize
flight safety.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July 6, 2010 to all persons except
those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by AD 2008-01-
01, issued December 26, 2007, which contained the requirements of this
amendment.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of July 6, 2010.
We must receive comments on this AD by August 16, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Jamco
America, Inc., 1018 80th Street, SW., Everett, WA 98203; telephone 425-
347-4735, ext: 1192 (David Crotty); fax 425-353-2343; e-mail america.com">David_Crotty@jamco-america.com; Internet http://jamco-america.com.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; 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 street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Gillespie, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6429; fax (425) 917-6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 26, 2007, we issued AD 2008-01-
01, which applies to certain Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -
700, -800, and -900 series airplanes; Model 747-400 series airplanes;
Model 757-200 and 757-300 series airplanes; Model 767-200, 767-300, and
767-400ER series airplanes; and Model 777-200 series airplanes.
Background
We have received a report indicating that a feature of the flight
deck door is defective. This condition, if not corrected, could result
in a failure of the feature, which could jeopardize flight safety.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed the following service bulletins:
Table--Service Bulletins
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Jamco Service Bulletin-- For Model--
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52-2295, Revision 1, dated October 10, 737-200 -300, -400, -500, -600,
2007. -700, -800, and -900 series
airplanes.
52-2302, Revision 1, dated October 10, 767-200, -300, and -400ER
2007. series airplanes.
52-2303, Revision 1, dated October 10, 747-400 series airplanes.
2007.
52-2304, Revision 2, dated November 1, 757-200 and -300 series
2007. airplanes.
52-2305, Revision 1, dated October 10, 777-200 series airplanes.
2007.
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The service bulletins describe procedures for replacing a certain
flight deck door feature and revising the modification record placard.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
Since the unsafe condition described is likely to exist or develop
on other airplanes of these same type designs, we issued AD 2008-01-01
to prevent the failure of a certain feature of the flight deck door.
The AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information previously described.
We found that notice and opportunity for prior public comment on AD
2008-01-01 were contrary to the public interest, and good cause existed
to make the AD effective immediately by individual notices issued on
December 26, 2007, to all known U.S. owners and operators of certain
Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 series
airplanes; Model 747-400 series airplanes; Model 757-200 and
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757-300 series airplanes; Model 767-200, 767-300, and 767-400ER series
airplanes; and Model 777-200 series airplanes. These conditions still
exist, and the AD is hereby published in the Federal Register as an
amendment to section 39.13 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
39.13) to make it effective to all persons.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to
provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite
you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send
your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include
``Docket No. FAA-2010-0638; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-333-AD'' at
the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
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), and
(3) 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.
You can find our regulatory evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance in the AD Docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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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):
2008-01-01 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-16346. Docket No. FAA-
2010-0638; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-333-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective July 6, 2010, to all persons
except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by AD
2008-01-01, issued on December 26, 2007, which contained the
requirements of this amendment.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to The Boeing Company airplanes identified
in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any category.
Table 1--Applicability
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Modified in
accordance
with As identified in Jamco
Model-- Supplemental Service Bulletin--
Type
Certificate--
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(1)737-200, -300, -400, -500, - ST01143SE 52-2295, Revision 1,
600, -700, -800, and -900 dated October 10,
series airplanes. 2007.
(2) 747-400 series airplanes... ST01194SE 52-2303, Revision 1,
dated October 10,
2007.
(3) 757-200 and -300 series ST01150SE 52-2304, Revision 2,
airplanes. dated November 1,
2007.
(4) 767-200, -300, and -400ER ST01121SE 52-2302, Revision 1,
series airplanes. dated October 10,
2007.
(5) 777-200 series airplanes... ST01201SE 52-2305, Revision 1,
dated October 10,
2007.
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Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52: Doors.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from a report indicating that a feature of
the flight deck door is defective. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of this feature, which could jeopardize flight safety.
Compliance
(f) Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
Replacement
(g) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, replace
a certain flight deck door feature and revise the modification
record placard, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 1 of this AD.
(h) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Jamco Service Bulletin 52-2304, Revision 1, dated
October 10, 2007, are acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(i)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 FR 39.19. Send information to Attn:
Patrick Gillespie, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and
Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6429; fax (425) 917-6590.
Information may be e-mailed to: [email protected].
(2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use the applicable service information contained in
Table 2 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the
AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Jamco
America, Inc., 1018 80th Street SW., Everett, WA 98203; telephone
425-347-4735, ext: 1192 (David Crotty); fax 425-353-2343; e-mail
america.com">David_Crotty@jamco-america.com; Internet http://jamco-america.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(4) You may also review copies of the 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: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Table 2--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Document Revision Date
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Jamco Service Bulletin 52-2295 1 October 10, 2007.
Jamco Service Bulletin 52-2302 1 October 10, 2007.
Jamco Service Bulletin 52-2303 1 October 10, 2007.
Jamco Service Bulletin 52-2304 2 November 1, 2007.
Jamco Service Bulletin 52-2305 1 October 10, 2007.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 18, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-15655 Filed 6-30-10; 8:45 am]
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