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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 has the authority to approve AMOCs for this ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking AD, if requested using the procedures found (NPRM). Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR safety, Incorporation by reference, 39.19, send your request to your principal SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Safety. inspector or local Flight Standards District airworthiness directive (AD) for all The The Proposed Amendment Office, as appropriate. If sending information Boeing Company Model DC–10–10 and directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: DC–10–10F airplanes, Model DC–10–15 Accordingly, under the authority Program Manager, Continuing Operational airplanes, Model DC–10–30 and DC–10– delegated to me by the Administrator, Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart 30F (KC–10A and KDC–10) airplanes, Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Model DC–10–40 and DC–10–40F 39 as follows: telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify airplanes, Model MD–10–10F and MD– PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS your appropriate principal inspector, or 10–30F airplanes, and Model MD–11 DIRECTIVES lacking a principal inspector, the manager of and MD–11F airplanes. This proposed the local flight standards district office/ AD was prompted by results from fuel ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 certificate holding district office. The AMOC system reviews conducted by the continues to read as follows: approval letter must specifically reference manufacturer and multiple reports of this AD. fuel pump housing electrical connector Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any failures related to ingress of airplane requirement in this AD to obtain corrective fluids. This proposed AD would require § 39.13 [Amended] actions from a manufacturer, the action must ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding be accomplished using a method approved replacement of the fuel pump housing the following new airworthiness by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, electrical connector or replacement of directive (AD): FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation the fuel pump housing; repetitive (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design inspections for proper operation and Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2016– Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by corrective actions if necessary; and 6415; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM– the DAO, the approval must include the revising the maintenance or inspection 178–AD. DAO-authorized signature. program to incorporate new (a) Comments Due Date (i) Related Information airworthiness limitations. This We must receive comments by June 24, (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing proposed AD would also require, for 2016. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian certain airplanes, a general visual (b) Affected ADs Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–20, dated inspection of the protective cap and July 21, 2015, for related information. This replacement if necessary. We are None. MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the proposing this AD to prevent failure of (c) Applicability Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by the fuel pump housing electrical This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– connector, which could result in a CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, 2016–6415. potential ignition source in a fuel tank & 702) airplanes, certificated in any category, (2) For service information identified in ˆ and consequent fire or explosion. serial numbers 10002 and subsequent. this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote- Vertu Road West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9, DATES: We must receive comments on (d) Subject Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– this proposed AD by June 24, 2016. Air Transport Association (ATA) of 855–7401; email thd.crj@ ADDRESSES: You may send comments, America Code 34, Navigation. aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// using the procedures found in 14 CFR www.bombardier.com. You may view this 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following (e) Reason service information at the FAA, Transport methods: This AD was prompted by two in-service Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Renton, WA. For information on the incidents of a loss of all air data information http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the in the flight deck. We are issuing this AD to availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. instructions for submitting comments. prevent loss of control when a loss of all air • Fax: 202–493–2251. data information has occurred in the flight Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 28, • Mail: U.S. Department of deck. 2016. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– (f) Compliance Dionne Palermo, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Comply with this AD within the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., compliance times specified, unless already Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Washington, DC 20590. done. [FR Doc. 2016–10734 Filed 5–9–16; 8:45 am] • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (g) Airplane Flight Manual Revision BILLING CODE 4910–13–P address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Within 30 days after the effective date of Federal holidays. this AD, revise the emergency procedures DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) For The Boeing Company service information identified in this NPRM, by incorporating Section 03–19, Unreliable Federal Aviation Administration Airspeed, Revision 15, dated March 16, 2015, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, of Chapter 3, Emergency Procedures, in the Attention: Data & Services Management, Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model 14 CFR Part 39 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800– CL–600–2C10 Airplane Flight Manual CSP [Docket No. FAA–2016–6417; Directorate 0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; B–012, Revision 16A, dated November 6, Identifier 2015–NM–134–AD] phone: 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax: 2015. 206–766–5683; Internet https:// RIN 2120–AA64 (h) Other FAA AD Provisions www.myboeingfleet.com. The following provisions also apply to this Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing For Crane Aerospace & Electronics, AD: Company Airplanes Hydro-Aire, Inc. service information (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance identified in this NPRM, contact Crane (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft AGENCY: Federal Aviation Aerospace & Electronics, Hydro-Aire, Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, Administration (FAA), DOT. Inc.: 3000 Winona Avenue, Burbank, CA

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91510–7722; phone: 818–526–2500; fax: Discussion fluids. Currently installed fuel pump 818–526–5658; email: CommSpares@ The FAA has examined the housing electrical connectors have 18 craneaerospace.com. underlying safety issues involved in fuel month repetitive inspection You may view this referenced service tank explosions on several large requirements related to AD 2011–11–05, information at the FAA, Transport transport airplanes, including the Amendment 39–16704 (76 FR 31462, Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue adequacy of existing regulations, the dated June 1, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–11–05’’), SW., Renton, WA. For information on service history of airplanes subject to and AD 2002–13–10, Amendment 39– the availability of this material at the those regulations, and existing 12798 (67 FR 45053, dated July 8, 2002) FAA, call 425–227–1221. Boeing maintenance practices for fuel tank (‘‘AD 2002–13–10’’). An improved fuel pump housing electrical connector has Service Bulletin DC10–28–264, dated systems. As a result of those findings, been developed to supersede the May 15, 2015; and Boeing Service we issued a regulation titled ‘‘Transport currently installed fuel pump housing Bulletin MD11–28–146, dated May 15, Airplane Fuel Tank System Design electrical connector. Additionally, a 2015; are also available on the Internet Review, Flammability Reduction and secondary option has been developed at http://www.regulations.gov by Maintenance and Inspection that allows the operator to replace the searching for and locating Docket No. Requirements’’ (66 FR 23086, May 7, fuel pump housing. In addition to the FAA–2016–6417. 2001). In addition to new airworthiness new fuel pump housing electrical standards for transport airplanes and Examining the AD Docket connector, the use of environmentally new maintenance requirements, this You may examine the AD docket on sealed terminal lugs will help to prevent rule included Special Federal Aviation the wicking of airplane fluids into the the Internet at http:// Regulation No. 88 (‘‘SFAR 88,’’ www.regulations.gov by searching for fuel pump wires and the fuel pump Amendment 21–78, and subsequent housing electrical connector. This and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Amendments 21–82 and 21–83). condition, if not corrected, could result 6417; or in person at the Docket Among other actions, SFAR 88 in failure of the fuel pump housing Management Facility between 9 a.m. requires certain type design (i.e., type electrical connector, causing a potential and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, certificate (TC) and supplemental type ignition source in a fuel tank and except Federal holidays. The AD docket certificate (STC)) holders to substantiate consequent fire or explosion. contains this proposed AD, the that their fuel tank systems can prevent regulatory evaluation, any comments ignition sources in the fuel tanks. This Related Service Information Under 1 received, and other information. The requirement applies to type design CFR Part 51 street address for the Docket Office holders for large turbine-powered We reviewed the following service (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the transport airplanes and for subsequent information. ADDRESSES section. Comments will be modifications to those airplanes. It • Boeing Service Bulletin DC10–28– available in the AD docket shortly after requires them to perform design reviews 264, dated May 15, 2015. The service receipt. and to develop design changes and information describes procedures for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: maintenance procedures if their designs replacement of the fuel pump housing Philip Kush, Aerospace Engineer, do not meet the new fuel tank safety electrical connector with a new fuel Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA, standards. As explained in the preamble pump housing electrical connector or Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office to the rule, we intended to adopt replacement of the fuel pump housing. (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, airworthiness directives to mandate any The service information also describes Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: changes found necessary to address procedures for inspections for proper 562–627–5263; fax: 562–627–5210; unsafe conditions identified as a result operation and corrective actions if email: [email protected]. of these reviews. necessary. In evaluating these design reviews, we • Boeing Service Bulletin MD11–28– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: have established four criteria intended 146, dated May 15, 2015. The service Comments Invited to define the unsafe conditions information describes procedures for associated with fuel tank systems that replacement of the fuel pump housing We invite you to send any written require corrective actions. The electrical connector with a new fuel relevant data, views, or arguments about percentage of operating time during pump housing electrical connector or this proposal. Send your comments to which fuel tanks are exposed to replacement of the fuel pump housing. an address listed under the ADDRESSES flammable conditions is one of these The service information also describes section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– criteria. The other three criteria address procedures for inspections for proper 2016–6417; Directorate Identifier 2015– the failure types under evaluation: operation and corrective actions if NM–134–AD’’ at the beginning of your single failures, combination of failures, necessary. comments. We specifically invite and unacceptable (failure) experience. • Crane Aerospace & Electronics, comments on the overall regulatory, For all three failure criteria, the Hydro-Aire, Inc. Service Bulletin 60– economic, environmental, and energy evaluations included consideration of 843/845–28–2, dated October 1, 2014. aspects of this proposed AD. We will previous actions taken that may mitigate The service information describes consider all comments received by the the need for further action. procedures for a general visual closing date and may amend this We have determined that the actions inspection of the protective cap and proposed AD because of those identified in this AD are necessary to replacement if necessary. comments. reduce the potential of ignition sources • Appendixes B, C, and D of Boeing We will post all comments we inside fuel tanks, which, in combination Trijet Special Compliance Item Report receive, without change, to http:// with flammable fuel vapors, could result MDC–02K1003, Revision O, dated April www.regulations.gov, including any in fuel tank explosions and consequent 15, 2015, which include Critical Design personal information you provide. We loss of the airplane. Configuration Control Limitations will also post a report summarizing each We have received multiple reports of (CDCCLs), Airworthiness Limitation substantive verbal contact we receive fuel pump housing electrical connector Instructions (ALIs), and short-term about this proposed AD. failures related to ingress of airplane extensions.

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This service information is reasonably and repetitive inspections to detect backside of the electrical connector available because the interested parties discrepancies of the fuel boost/transfer assembly of the fuel boost/transfer have access to it through their normal pump connectors; and corrective pump housing, which could course of business or by the means actions, if necessary. AD 2003–07–14 compromise its performance and cause identified in the ADDRESSES section. was prompted by reports of five an ignition source in the fuel tank, instances of failed connectors in the fuel Other Relevant Rulemaking resulting in a fuel tank explosion and boost/transfer pump circuit on certain consequent loss of the airplane. AD 2000–22–21, Amendment 39– McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10 and 11969 (65 FR 69658, dated November MD–11 series airplanes. We issued AD FAA’s Determination 20, 2000) (‘‘AD 2000–22–21’’), applies to 2003–07–14 to prevent arcing of We are proposing this AD because we all The Boeing Company Model DC–10, connectors in the fuel boost/transfer evaluated all the relevant information Model MD–10, and Model MD–11 series pump circuit, which could result in a and determined the unsafe condition airplanes. AD 2000–22–21 requires fire or explosion of the fuel tank. described previously is likely to exist or revising the Airplane Flight Manual AD 2008–06–21 R1, Amendment 39– develop in other products of these same (AFM) to ensure that the flight crew is 16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, type designs. advised of appropriate procedures for 2009), applies to all McDonnell Douglas disabling certain fuel pump electrical Corporation Model DC–10–10 and DC– Proposed AD Requirements circuits following failure of a fuel pump 10–10F airplanes, Model DC–10–15 This proposed AD would require electrical connector. For certain airplanes, Model DC–10–30 and DC–10– replacement of the fuel pump housing airplanes, AD 2000–22–21 also requires 30F (KC–10A and KDC–10) airplanes, electrical connector or replacement of revising the AFM to prohibit resetting of Model DC–10–40 and DC–10–40F the fuel pump housing. This proposed tripped fuel pump circuit breakers. AD airplanes, Model MD–10–10F and MD– AD would also require, for certain 2000–22–21 was prompted by reports of 10–30F airplanes, and Model MD–11 airplanes, a general visual inspection of four incidents on McDonnell Douglas and MD–11F airplanes. AD 2008–06–21 the protective cap and replacement if Model DC–10 and MD–11 series R1 requires revising the FAA-approved necessary. This proposed AD would airplanes, in which a short circuit maintenance program, or the also require repetitive inspections for occurred in the electrical connector Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) proper operation of the fuel pump and between the power lead and the housing section of the Instructions for Continued corrective actions if necessary. This of a fuel pump. The circuit breaker did Airworthiness, as applicable, to proposed AD would also require not trip in any of these incidents incorporate new AWLs for fuel tank revising the maintenance or inspection because the electrical arcing that systems to satisfy Special Federal program to incorporate new occurred was shorter in duration than Aviation Regulation No. 88 airworthiness limitations. necessary for the circuit breaker to requirements. For certain airplanes, AD This proposed AD requires revisions detect the arcing and open the circuit. 2008–06–21 R1 also requires the initial to certain operator maintenance We issued AD 2000–22–21 to prevent accomplishment of a certain repetitive documents to include new actions (e.g., continued arcing following a short AWL inspection to phase in that inspections) and CDCCLs. Compliance circuit of the fuel pump electrical inspection, and repair if necessary. AD with these actions and CDCCLs is connector, which could damage the 2008–06–21 R1 clarifies the intended required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For conduit that protects the power lead effect of the AD on spare and on- inside the fuel tank, and result in the airplane fuel tank system components. airplanes that have been previously creation of a potential ignition source in AD 2008–06–21 R1 was prompted by a modified, altered, or repaired in the the fuel tank. design review of the fuel tank system. areas addressed by this AD, the operator AD 2002–13–10 applies to certain The We issued AD 2008–06–21 R1 to may not be able to accomplish the Boeing Company Model DC–10–10, prevent the potential for ignition actions described in the revisions. In –10F, –15, –30, –30F, –30F (KC–10A sources inside fuel tanks caused by this situation, to comply with 14 CFR and KDC–10), –40, and –40F airplanes; latent failures, alterations, repairs, or 91.403(c), the operator must request Model MD–10–10F and –30F airplanes; maintenance actions, which, in approval for an alternative method of and Model MD–11 and –11F airplanes. combination with flammable fuel compliance according to paragraph (l) of AD 2002–13–10 requires repetitive tests vapors, could result in a fuel tank this AD. The request should include a for electrical continuity and resistance explosion and consequent loss of the description of changes to the required and repetitive inspections to detect airplane. inspections that will ensure the discrepancies of the fuel boost/transfer AD 2011–11–05 applies to all The continued operational safety of the pump connectors; and corrective Boeing Company Model DC–10–10, DC– airplane. actions, if necessary. AD 2002–13–10 10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10– Notwithstanding any other was prompted by reports of five 30F (KC–10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, maintenance or operational instances of failed connectors in the fuel DC–10–40F; Model MD–10–10F, MD– requirements, components that have boost/transfer pump circuit on The 10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes. been identified as airworthy or installed Boeing Company Model DC–10 and AD 2011–11–05 requires replacing the on the affected airplanes before MD–11 series airplanes. We issued AD fuel pump housing electrical connector accomplishing the revision of the 2002–13–10 to prevent arcing of assembly with a new part and doing airplane maintenance or inspection connectors in the fuel boost/transfer repetitive inspections for continuity, program specified in this proposed AD, pump circuit, which could result in a resistance, and insulation resistance, do not need to be reworked in fire or explosion of the fuel tank. and doing corrective actions if accordance with the CDCCLs. However, AD 2003–07–14, Amendment 39– necessary. AD 2011–11–05 was once the airplane maintenance or 13110 (68 FR 17544, dated April 10, prompted by reports of failures of a inspection program has been revised as 2003), applies to a single The Boeing certain fuel pump housing electrical required by this proposed AD, future Company Model DC–10–30 airplane. connector. We issued AD 2011–11–05 to maintenance actions on these AD 2003–07–14 requires repetitive tests detect and correct insulation resistance components must be done in for electrical continuity and resistance degradation and arcing in the potted accordance with the CDCCLs.

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The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is an AD could include, for example, Costs of Compliance used in this proposed AD. ‘‘Corrective repairs. We estimate that this proposed AD actions’’ correct or address any affects 246 airplanes of U.S. registry. condition found. Corrective actions in We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS

Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators

Option 1: Replace connectors (including inspec- 68 work-hours × $85 per $54,842 ...... $60,622 ...... $7,395,884. tion) (122 Model DC–10, and MD–10 air- hour = $5,780. planes.). Option 1: Replace connectors (including inspec- 59 work-hours × $85 per $67,031 ...... $72,046 ...... $8,933,704. tion) (124 Model MD–11 airplanes.). hour = $5,015. Option 2: Replace fuel pump housings (122 Up to 81 work-hours × Up to $54,842 ...... Up to $61,727 ...... Up to $7,530,694. Model DC–10, and MD–10 airplanes.). $85 per hour = $6,885. Option 2: Replace fuel pump housings (124 77 work-hours × $85 per $67,031 ...... $73,576 ...... $9,123,424. Model MD–11 airplanes.). hour = $6,545. Maintenance or inspection program revision ...... 1 work-hour × $85 per $0 ...... $85 ...... $20,910. hour = $85. Inspection for proper operation ...... Up to 130 work-hours × $0 ...... Up to $11,050 ...... Up to $2,718,300. $85 per hour = $11,050.

We have received no definitive data For the reasons discussed above, I (a) Comments Due Date that would enable us to provide cost certify this proposed regulation: We must receive comments by June 24, estimates for the on-condition (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2016. replacement and corrective actions action’’ under Executive Order 12866, specified in this proposed AD. (b) Affected ADs (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under This AD affects AD 2000–22–21, Authority for This Rulemaking the DOT Regulatory Policies and Amendment 39–11969 (65 FR 69658, dated Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, November 20, 2000); AD 2002–13–10, Title 49 of the United States Code 1979), specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Amendment 39–12798 (67 FR 45053, dated July 8, 2002); AD 2003–07–14, Amendment rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 39–13110 (68 FR 17544, dated April 10, section 106, describes the authority of in Alaska, and 2003); AD 2008–06–21 R1, Amendment 39– the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, 16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 2009); Aviation Programs, describes in more and AD 2011–11–05, Amendment 39–16704 on a substantial number of small entities detail the scope of the Agency’s (76 FR 31462, dated June 1, 2011). authority. under the criteria of the Regulatory (c) Applicability We are issuing this rulemaking under Flexibility Act. the authority described in Subtitle VII, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 This AD applies to all The Boeing Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Company Model DC–10–10 and DC–10–10F ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation airplanes, Model DC–10–15 airplanes, Model section, Congress charges the FAA with safety, Incorporation by reference, DC–10–30 and DC–10–30F (KC–10A and promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Safety. KDC–10) airplanes, Model DC–10–40 and DC–10–40F airplanes, Model MD–10–10F air commerce by prescribing regulations The Proposed Amendment for practices, methods, and procedures and MD–10–30F airplanes, and Model MD– 11 and MD–11F airplanes, certificated in any the Administrator finds necessary for Accordingly, under the authority category. safety in air commerce. This regulation delegated to me by the Administrator, is within the scope of that authority the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (d) Subject because it addresses an unsafe condition 39 as follows: Air Transport Association (ATA) of that is likely to exist or develop on America Code 28, Fuel. products identified in this rulemaking PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS action. DIRECTIVES (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by multiple reports Regulatory Findings ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 of fuel pump housing electrical connector We determined that this proposed AD continues to read as follows: failures related to ingress of airplane fluids. would not have federalism implications Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of under Executive Order 13132. This the fuel pump housing electrical connector, § 39.13 [Amended] which could result in a potential ignition proposed AD would not have a ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding source in a fuel tank and consequent fire or substantial direct effect on the States, on explosion. the relationship between the national the following new airworthiness Government and the States, or on the directive (AD): (f) Compliance distribution of power and The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– Comply with this AD within the responsibilities among the various 2016–6417; Directorate Identifier 2015– compliance times specified, unless already levels of government. NM–134–AD. done.

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(g) Replacement (j) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or accordance with the operator’s maintenance Within 36 months after the effective date CDCCLs or inspection program without obtaining of this AD, do the actions required by After the maintenance or inspection approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. program has been revised as required by still be done as specified, and the airplane (1) Do a replacement of the fuel pump paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative can be put back in an airworthy condition. housing electrical connector with a new fuel actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or pump housing electrical connector, including CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, (m) Related Information intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an doing a general visual inspection of the (1) For more information about this AD, protective cap for a spring and applicable alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in contact Philip Kush, Aerospace Engineer, replacement of the protective cap, in paragraph (l) of this AD. Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA, Los accordance with the Accomplishment Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin (k) Terminating Action for Certain 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA DC10–28–264, dated May 15, 2015; or Boeing Paragraphs of Other ADs 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5263; fax: 562– Service Bulletin MD11–28–145, dated May Accomplishing the actions required by 627–5210; email: [email protected]. 15, 2015, as applicable; and Crane Aerospace paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the (2) For The Boeing Company service & Electronics, Hydro-Aire, Inc. Service requirements specified in paragraphs (k)(1), information identified in this AD, contact Bulletin 60–843/845–28–2, dated October 1, (k)(2), (k)(3), and (k)(4) of this AD for that Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: 2014. airplane only. Data & Services Management, 3855 (2) Do a replacement of the fuel boost (1) The actions required by paragraph (a) Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long pump housing with a new fuel boost pump of AD 2000–22–21, Amendment 39–11969 Beach, CA 90846–0001; phone: 206–544– housing, in accordance with the (65 FR 69658, dated November 20, 2000). 5000, extension 2; fax: 206–766–5683; Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing (2) The actions required by paragraphs (a) Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. Service Bulletin DC10–28–264, dated May and (b) of AD 2002–13–10, Amendment 39– (3) For Crane Aerospace & Electronics, 15, 2015; or Boeing Service Bulletin MD11– 12798 (67 FR 45053, dated July 8, 2002). Hydro-Aire, Inc. service information 28–146, dated May 15, 2015, as applicable. (3) The actions required by paragraphs (a) identified in this AD, contact Crane and (b) of AD 2003–07–14, Amendment 39– Aerospace & Electronics, Hydro-Aire, Inc.: (h) Repetitive Inspections 13110 (68 FR 17544, dated April 10, 2003). 3000 Winona Avenue, Burbank, CA 91510– Within 24 months after accomplishing the (4) The actions required by paragraph (j) of 7722; phone: 818–526–2500; fax: 818–526– replacement required by paragraph (g) of this AD 2011–11–05, Amendment 39–16704 (76 5658; email: CommSpares@ AD, do an inspection for proper operation of FR 31462, dated June 1, 2011). craneaerospace.com. (4) You may view this referenced service the fuel pump and all applicable corrective (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance information at the FAA, Transport Airplane actions, in accordance with Appendix A, ‘‘24 (AMOCs) Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Month Repetitive Inspection,’’ of Boeing (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Service Bulletin DC10–28–264, dated May WA. For information on the availability of Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 15, 2015; or Boeing Service Bulletin MD11– authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 28–146, dated May 15, 2015; as applicable. requested using the procedures found in 14 Issued in Renton, WA, on April 27, 2016. Do all applicable corrective actions before CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Dionne Palermo, further flight. Repeat the inspection send your request to your principal inspector Acting Manager, Transport Airplane thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24 or local Flight Standards District Office, as Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. months. appropriate. If sending information directly [FR Doc. 2016–10735 Filed 5–9–16; 8:45 am] to the manager of the ACO, send it to the (i) Maintenance or Inspection Program attention of the person identified in BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Revision paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. Information may Within 30 days after accomplishing the be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC- replacement required by paragraph (g) of this [email protected]. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AD, or within 30 days after the effective date (2) Before using any approved AMOC, of this AD, whichever occurs later, revise the notify your appropriate principal inspector, Federal Aviation Administration maintenance or inspection program, as or lacking a principal inspector, the manager applicable, to incorporate the Critical Design of the local flight standards district office/ 14 CFR Part 39 Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), certificate holding district office. Airworthiness Limitation Instructions (ALIs), (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable [Docket No. FAA–2016–6426; Directorate and short-term extensions specified in level of safety may be used for any repair, Identifier 2016–NM–023–AD] modification, or alteration required by this Appendices B, C, and D of Boeing Trijet RIN 2120–AA64 Special Compliance Item (SCI) Report MDC– AD if it is approved by the Boeing 02K1003, Revision O, dated April 15, 2015. Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing The initial compliance time for Company Airplanes accomplishing the actions specified in the been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO to make those findings. To be approved, ALIs is at the later of the times specified in AGENCY: Federal Aviation the repair method, modification deviation, or paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD. alteration deviation must meet the Administration (FAA), DOT. Revising the maintenance or inspection certification basis of the airplane, and the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking program required by this paragraph approval must specifically refer to this AD. (NPRM). terminates the requirements in paragraphs (g) (4) For service information that contains and (h) of AD 2008–06–21 R1, Amendment steps that are labeled as Required for SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 39–16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 2009). Compliance (RC), the provisions of airworthiness directive (AD) for all The (1) At the applicable time specified in paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (l)(4)(ii) of this AD Boeing Company Model 737–300, -400, Appendix C of Boeing Trijet SCI Report apply. and -500 series airplanes. This proposed MDC–02K1003, Revision O, dated April 15, (i) The steps labeled as RC, including AD was prompted by reports of 2015, except as provided by Appendix D of substeps under an RC step and any figures Boeing Trijet SCI Report MDC–02K1003, intergranular cracks on the front spar identified in an RC step, must be done to chord lugs of the outboard horizontal Revision O, dated April 15, 2015. comply with the AD. An AMOC is required (2) Within 30 days after accomplishing the for any deviations to RC steps, including stabilizer. This proposed AD would actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, substeps and identified figures. require repetitive inspections of the or within 30 days after the effective date of (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be front spar chord lugs and lug bores of this AD, whichever occurs later. deviated from using accepted methods in the horizontal stabilizer, and repair if

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