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except for the ongoing requirement in Since we issued AD 2007–11–13, a new available in the AD docket shortly after paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. Airworthiness Limitations Instructions receipt. (3) As of the effective date of this, do not (ALI) revision was released that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric install on any a pitot probe having incorporates nondestructive inspection a serial number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, this AD, unless it has been repaired by CSI (NDI) techniques and reduced repetitive Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los and has a date of August 1, 2014, or later. inspection intervals for three PSEs. We Angeles Aircraft Certification Office have determined that these reduced (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance intervals are necessary to address the Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: (AMOCs) unsafe condition. This proposed AD 562–627–5348; fax: 562–627–5210; (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Aircraft would require revising the maintenance email: [email protected]. Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the or inspection program, as applicable, to authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: incorporate reduced intervals for the requested using the procedures found in 14 Comments Invited CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, inspections for three PSEs and add NDI send your request to your principal inspector techniques to the inspection process. We invite you to send any written or local Flight Standards District Office, as We are proposing this AD to detect and relevant data, views, or arguments about appropriate. If sending information directly correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs. this proposed AD. Send your comments to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Such cracking could adversely affect the to an address listed under the attention of the person identified in structural integrity of the airplane. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. paragraph (j) of this AD. DATES: We must receive comments on FAA–2016–6427; Directorate Identifier (2) Before using any approved AMOC, 2015–NM–200–AD’’ at the beginning of notify your appropriate principal inspector, this proposed AD by June 27, 2016. your comments. We specifically invite or lacking a principal inspector, the manager ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory, of the local flight standards district office/ using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy certificate holding district office. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will methods: (j) Related Information consider all comments received by the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to For more information about this AD, closing date and may amend this http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the contact Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, proposed AD because of those instructions for submitting comments. Fort Worth ACO, FAA, 10101 Hillwood comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177–1524; We will post all comments we telephone: (817) 222–5131; fax: (817) 222– • Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http:// 5245; email: [email protected]. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4, personal information you provide. We W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 2016. will also post a report summarizing each Washington, DC 20590. David R. Showers, substantive verbal contact we receive • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, about this proposed AD. Aircraft Certification Service. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 [FR Doc. 2016–10930 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am] p.m., Monday through Friday, except Discussion BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Federal holidays. On June 29, 2007, we issued AD For service information identified in 2007–11–13, Amendment 39–15070 (72 this NPRM, contact Commercial FR 29237, May 25, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION , Attention: Data & Services 11–13’’), for all The Boeing Company Management, 3855 Lakewood Model 717–200 airplanes. AD 2007–11– Federal Aviation Administration Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long Beach, 13 requires revising the ALS of the CA 90846–0001; telephone 206–544– Instructions for Continued 14 CFR Part 39 5000, extension 2; fax 206–766–5683; Airworthiness to incorporate new Internet https:// [Docket No. FAA–2016–6427; Directorate removal limits for certain components Identifier 2015–NM–200–AD] www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view of the flap system and to reduce the this referenced service information at inspection intervals for fatigue cracking RIN 2120–AA64 the FAA, Transport Airplane of PSEs. AD 2007–11–13 resulted from Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., a revised damage tolerance analysis. We Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Renton, WA. For information on the Company issued AD 2007–11–13 to detect and availability of this material at the FAA, correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs. AGENCY: Federal Aviation call 425–227–1221. Such cracking could adversely affect the Administration (FAA), DOT. Examining the AD Docket structural integrity of the airplane. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Actions Since AD 2007–11–13 Was (NPRM). You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http:// Issued SUMMARY: We propose to supersede www.regulations.gov by searching for Since we issued AD 2007–11–13, a Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–11– and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– new ALI revision was released that 13, which applies to all The Boeing 6427; or in person at the Docket incorporates NDI techniques and Company Model 717–200 airplanes. AD Management Facility between 9 a.m. reduced repetitive inspection intervals 2007–11–13 currently requires revising and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for three PSEs. We have determined that the Airworthiness Limitations Section except Federal holidays. The AD docket these reduced intervals are necessary to (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued contains this proposed AD, the address the unsafe condition. Airworthiness to incorporate new regulatory evaluation, any comments removal limits for certain components received, and other information. The Related Service Information Under 1 of the flap system and to reduce the street address for the Docket Office CFR Part 51 inspection interval s for fatigue cracking (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the We reviewed –200, Report of principal structural elements (PSE). ADDRESSES section. Comments will be MDC–96K9063, Airworthiness

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Limitations Instructions, Revision 14, develop in other products of the same in the areas addressed by this proposed dated July 2015. The service type design. AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the information describes procedures for Proposed AD Requirements inspecting PSEs, and includes a change revisions. In this situation, to comply to reduce the interval inspections for This proposed AD would retain all with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator three PSEs and adds NDI techniques to requirements of AD 2007–11–13. This must request approval for an alternative the inspection process. This service proposed AD would require revising the method of compliance according to information is reasonably available maintenance or inspection program, as paragraph (k) of this proposed AD. The because the interested parties have applicable, to incorporate reduced request should include a description of intervals for the inspections for three access to it through their normal course changes to the required actions that will PSEs and add NDI techniques to the of business or by the means identified ensure the continued operational safety inspection process. of the airplane. in the ADDRESSES section. This proposed AD would require FAA’s Determination revisions to certain operator Costs of Compliance maintenance documents to include new We are proposing this AD because we actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD evaluated all the relevant information with these actions is required by 14 CFR affects 572 airplanes of U.S. registry. and determined the unsafe condition 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been We estimate the following costs to described previously is likely to exist or previously modified, altered, or repaired comply with this proposed AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS

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

Maintenance or inspection program revision ...... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ...... $85 $48,620

Authority for This Rulemaking (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (a) Comments Due Date the DOT Regulatory Policies and Title 49 of the Code The FAA must receive comments on this Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, AD action by June 27, 2016. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 1979), rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (b) Affected ADs Section 106, describes the authority of (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation This AD replaces AD 2007–11–13, the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, in Alaska, and Amendment 39–15070 (72 FR 29237, May 25, Aviation Programs, describes in more (4) Will not have a significant 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–11–13’’). detail the scope of the Agency’s economic impact, positive or negative, (c) Applicability authority. on a substantial number of small entities This AD applies to all The Boeing We are issuing this rulemaking under under the criteria of the Regulatory Company Model 717–200 airplanes, the authority described in Subtitle VII, Flexibility Act. certificated in any category. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (d) Subject ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Air Transport Association (ATA) of section, Congress charges the FAA with Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in America Code 51, Standard practices/ safety, Incorporation by reference, structures. air commerce by prescribing regulations Safety. for practices, methods, and procedures (e) Unsafe Condition the Administrator finds necessary for The Proposed Amendment This AD was prompted due to a reduction safety in air commerce. This regulation in the repetitive inspection interval for three Accordingly, under the authority is within the scope of that authority principal structural elements (PSE). We are delegated to me by the Administrator, because it addresses an unsafe condition issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part that is likely to exist or develop on cracking of certain PSEs. Such cracking could 39 as follows: products identified in this rulemaking adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. action. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (f) Compliance Regulatory Findings DIRECTIVES Comply with this AD within the We have determined that this ■ compliance times specified, unless already 1. The authority citation for part 39 done. proposed AD would not have federalism continues to read as follows: implications under Executive Order (g) Retained Revising of the Airworthiness 13132. This proposed AD would not Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Limitations Section (ALS) With Updated have a substantial direct effect on the Service Information § 39.13 [Amended] States, on the relationship between the This paragraph restates the requirements of national Government and the States, or ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by paragraph (h) of AD 2007–11–13, with on the distribution of power and removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) updated service information. Within 180 responsibilities among the various 2007–11–13, Amendment 39–15070 (72 days after June 29, 2007 (the effective date of levels of government. FR 29237, May 25, 2007), and adding AD 2007–11–13): Revise the ALS of the For the reasons discussed above, I the following new AD: Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Airworthiness Limitations Instructions (ALI), certify that the proposed regulation: The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA- in accordance with Boeing 717–200 ALI, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2016–6427; Directorate Identifier 2015– Report MDC–96K9063, Revision 5, dated action’’ under Executive Order 12866, NM–200–AD. February 2006.

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(h) Retained Provision Regarding (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD cracking, accidental damage, or Alternative Actions, Intervals With Updated 2007–11–13 are not approved as AMOCs corrosion in principal structural Information with this AD. elements, and WFD, which could result This paragraph restates the requirements of (l) Related Information in reduced structural integrity of the paragraph (i) of AD 2007–11–13, with airplane. updated information. Except as required by (1) For more information about this AD, contact Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, paragraph (i) of this AD: After the ALS has DATES: We must receive comments on Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this proposed AD by June 27, 2016. this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, inspections), intervals, may be used unless Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– ADDRESSES: You may send comments by the actions, intervals, are approved as an 5348; fax: 562–627–5210; email: any of the following methods: alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in [email protected]. • (2) For service information identified in Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to accordance with the procedures specified in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the paragraph (k) of this AD. this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services instructions for submitting comments. (i) New Maintenance or Inspection Program Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC • Fax: 202–493–2251. Revision D800–0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; • Mail: U.S. Department of Within 180 days after the effective date of telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax this AD: Revise the maintenance or 206–766–5683; Internet https:// Transportation, Docket Operations, M– inspection program, as applicable, to www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room incorporate the information specified in service information at the FAA, Transport W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Boeing 717–200 ALI, Report MDC–96K9063, Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20590. Revision 14, dated July 2015. The initial Renton, WA. For information on the • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of availability of this material at the FAA, call compliance times for doing the actions Transportation, Docket Operations, M– specified in Boeing 717–200 ALI, Report 425–227–1221. MDC–96K9063, Revision 14, dated July 2015, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room are at the later of the times specified in Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 28, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD. 2016. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 Compliance with this paragraph terminates Dionne Palermo, p.m., Monday through Friday, except the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Federal holidays. (1) Within the applicable compliance times Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in specified in Boeing 717–200 ALI, Report [FR Doc. 2016–10740 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am] this NPRM, contact Airbus, MDC–96K9063, Revision 14, dated July 2015. (2) Within 180 days from the effective date BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond of this AD. Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 (j) No Alternative Actions or Intervals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email After the maintenance or inspection [email protected]; program has been revised as required by Federal Aviation Administration Internet http://www.airbus.com. You paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative may view this referenced service actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be 14 CFR Part 39 information at the FAA, Transport used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an AMOC in accordance with [Docket No. FAA–2016–6429; Directorate Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of Identifier 2015–NM–117–AD] SW., Renton, WA. For information on this AD. the availability of this material at the RIN 2120–AA64 FAA, call 425–227–1221. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Examining the AD Docket Airplanes (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft You may examine the AD docket on Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the AGENCY: authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Federal Aviation the Internet at http:// requested using the procedures found in 14 Administration (FAA), DOT. www.regulations.gov by searching for CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– send your request to your principal inspector (NPRM). 6429; or in person at the Docket or local Flight Standards District Office, as Management Facility between 9 a.m. appropriate. If sending information directly SUMMARY: We propose to supersede and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–05– except Federal holidays. The AD docket attention of the person identified in 02, for certain Airbus Model A318, contains this proposed AD, the paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. regulatory evaluation, any comments (2) Before using any approved AMOC, AD 2015–05–02 requires revising the notify your appropriate principal inspector, received, and other information. The or lacking a principal inspector, the manager maintenance or inspection program to street address for the Docket Operations of the local flight standards district office/ incorporate new, more restrictive office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in certificate holding district office. airworthiness limitations. Since we the ADDRESSES section. Comments will (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable issued AD 2015–05–02, an evaluation be available in the AD docket shortly level of safety may be used for any repair, by the design approval holder (DAH) after receipt. modification, or alteration required by this indicates that principal structural FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: AD if it is approved by the Boeing elements and certain life limited parts Commercial Airplanes Organization are subject to widespread fatigue Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Designation Authorization (ODA) that has damage (WFD). This proposed AD International Branch, ANM–116, been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles would require revising the maintenance Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, ACO, FAA, to make those findings. To be 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA approved, the repair method, modification or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised structural 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; deviation, or alteration deviation must meet fax 425–227–1149. the certification basis of the airplane, and the inspection requirements. We are approval must specifically refer to this AD. proposing this AD to prevent fatigue SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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