Proposed Rule2023-09431
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
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May 3, 2023
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Abstract
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-09-18, which applies to all The Boeing Company Model 707, 717, and 727 airplanes; Model DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 airplanes; Model MD-10 and MD-11 airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD- 83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes; and Model MD 90-30 airplanes. AD 2022-09-18 requires revising the limitations and operating procedures sections of the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to incorporate specific operating procedures for, depending on the airplane model, instrument landing system (ILS) approaches, non-precision approaches, ground spoiler deployment, and go-around and missed approaches, when in the presence of 5G C Band interference as identified by Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). Since the FAA issued AD 2022-09-18, the FAA determined that additional limitations are needed due to the continued deployment of new 5G C-Band base stations whose signals are expected to cover most of the contiguous United States at transmission frequencies between 3.7- 3.98 GHz. This proposed AD would require revising the limitations and operating procedures sections of the AFM to incorporate specific operating procedures for, depending on the airplane model, ILS approaches, non-precision approaches, ground spoiler deployment, and go-around and missed approaches, due to the presence of 5G C-Band interference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 3, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 27749-27786]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-09431]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0923; Project Identifier AD-2022-01432-T]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2022-09-18, which applies to all The Boeing Company Model 707, 717, and
727 airplanes; Model DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 airplanes; Model MD-10 and
MD-11 airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-
83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88
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airplanes; and Model MD 90-30 airplanes. AD 2022-09-18 requires
revising the limitations and operating procedures sections of the
existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to incorporate specific operating
procedures for, depending on the airplane model, instrument landing
system (ILS) approaches, non-precision approaches, ground spoiler
deployment, and go-around and missed approaches, when in the presence
of 5G C Band interference as identified by Notices to Air Missions
(NOTAMs). Since the FAA issued AD 2022-09-18, the FAA determined that
additional limitations are needed due to the continued deployment of
new 5G C-Band base stations whose signals are expected to cover most of
the contiguous United States at transmission frequencies between 3.7-
3.98 GHz. This proposed AD would require revising the limitations and
operating procedures sections of the AFM to incorporate specific
operating procedures for, depending on the airplane model, ILS
approaches, non-precision approaches, ground spoiler deployment, and
go-around and missed approaches, due to the presence of 5G C-Band
interference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 23,
2023.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: 202-493-2251.
<bullet> 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.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0923; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this NPRM, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brett Portwood, Continued Operational
Safety Technical Advisor, COS Program Management Section, Operational
Safety Branch, FAA, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137;
phone: 817-222-5390; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#076877627566736e6869666b74666162737e4761666629606871"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="056a75607764716c6a6b646976646360717c456364642b626a73">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2023-0923; Project Identifier
AD-2022-01432-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
the proposal because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this proposed AD.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Brett
Portwood, Continued Operational Safety Technical Advisor, COS Program
Management Section, Operational Safety Branch, FAA, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 817-222-5390; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b0dfc0d5c2d1c4d9dfded1dcc3d1d6d5c4c9f0d6d1d19ed7dfc6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="315e4154435045585e5f505d425057544548715750501f565e47">[email protected]</span></a>. Any commentary that the FAA receives that is
not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket
for this rulemaking.
Background
The FAA issued AD 2021-23-12, Amendment 39-21810 (86 FR 69984,
December 9, 2021) (AD 2021-23-12), for all transport and commuter
category airplanes equipped with a radio altimeter. AD 2021-23-12 was
prompted by a determination that radio altimeters cannot be relied upon
to perform their intended function if they experience interference from
wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band (5G C-
Band). AD 2021-23-12 requires revising the limitations section of the
existing AFM to incorporate limitations prohibiting certain operations
requiring radio altimeter data when in the presence of 5G C-Band
interference as identified by NOTAMs. The agency issued AD 2021-23-12
because radio altimeter anomalies that are undetected by the automation
or pilot, particularly close to the ground (e.g., landing flare), could
lead to loss of continued safe flight and landing.
The FAA subsequently identified an additional hazard presented by
5G C-Band interference on The Boeing Company Model 707, 717, and 727
airplanes; Model DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 airplanes; Model MD-10 and MD-11
airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-
9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes; and Model MD-90-30 airplanes, and
issued AD 2022-09-18, Amendment 39-22038 (87 FR 31097, May 23, 2022)
(AD 2022-09-18). AD 2022-09-18 was prompted by a determination that,
during approach, landings, and go-arounds, as a result of 5G C-Band
interference, certain airplane systems may not properly function,
resulting in increased flightcrew workload while on approach with the
flight director, autothrottle, or autopilot engaged. AD 2022-09-18
requires revising the limitations and operating procedures sections of
the existing AFM to incorporate specific operating procedures for,
depending on the airplane model, ILS approaches, non-precision
approaches, ground spoiler deployment, and go-around and missed
approaches, when in the presence of 5G C-Band interference as
identified by NOTAMs. The agency issued AD 2022-09-18 to address 5G C-
Band interference that could result in increased flightcrew workload
and could lead to reduced ability of the flightcrew to maintain safe
flight and landing of the airplane.
Actions Since AD 2022-09-18 Was Issued
Since issuing AD 2022-09-18, the FAA determined that additional
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limitations are needed due to the continued deployment of new 5G C-Band
base stations whose signals are expected to cover most of the
contiguous United States at transmission frequencies between 3.7-3.98
GHz. Therefore, the FAA issued an NPRM, Docket No. FAA-2022-1647 (88 FR
1520, January 11, 2023) (the NPRM), proposing to supersede AD 2021-23-
12. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to retain most of the operational
prohibitions required by AD 2021-23-12 until June 30, 2023; on or
before June 30, 2023, operators would be required to revise their
existing AFM to prohibit these operations unless the airplane has a
radio altimeter meeting proposed minimum performance levels (a defined
power spectral density (PSD) curve as well as a defined aggregate
spurious emission level) and is operating at a 5G C-Band mitigated
airport (5G CMA). In the NPRM, the FAA also proposed to require all
airplanes operating under 14 CFR part 121 to have a radio altimeter
meeting the proposed minimum performance standards by February 1, 2024.
Since the NPRM was published, the FAA has determined that a PSD
curve is a more appropriate method to define performance than a single
fixed emission level. The proposed PSD curve more accurately reflects
differences in radio altimeter susceptibility to interfering emissions
at different altitude levels. The FAA plans to issue guidance on how to
show compliance with both the fundamental PSD curve and spurious PSD
curve, including the data to be submitted, for the FAA to approve the
method used.
AD 2022-09-18 relies on the FAA's use of NOTAMs to identify 5G C-
band interference at certain airports in the U.S. airspace. As
explained in more detail in the NPRM, those NOTAMs are no longer the
best means of communicating the location of the 5G C-Band environment.
Therefore, this proposed AD would retain the AFM limitations and
operating procedures required by AD 2022-09-18 until June 30, 2023. On
or before June 30, 2023, this proposed AD would require operators to
replace the limitations with limitations prohibiting the same
operations, except the prohibitions would not be tied to NOTAMs but
instead would depend on whether the airplane is operated at a 5G CMA as
identified by an FAA Domestic Notice. Because the applicable 5G C-Band
Interference operating procedures required by AD 2022-09-18 reference
AD 2021-23-12 for certain prohibited ILS approaches, this proposed AD
would require operators to replace the procedure with an operating
procedure containing the same information, except it would list the
specific prohibited ILS approaches.
FAA's Determination
The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other
products of the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM
This proposed AD would retain the AFM revisions required by AD
2022-09-18 until June 30, 2023. On or before June 30, 2023, this
proposed AD would require replacing those AFM revisions with
limitations requiring the same procedures for ILS approaches, non-
precision approaches, ground spoiler deployment, and go-around and
missed approaches, at all airports for non-radio altimeter tolerant
airplanes. For radio altimeter tolerant airplanes, the procedures would
not be required at 5G CMAs as identified in an FAA Domestic Notice. The
minimum performance levels in this proposed AD for determining whether
an airplane is radio altimeter tolerant are the same minimum
performance levels proposed in the NPRM, except the FAA has replaced
the proposed fixed emission level with a proposed PSD curve emission
threshold that more accurately reflects differences in radio altimeter
susceptibility to interfering emissions at different altitude levels.
Paragraph (m)(3) of this proposed AD specifies that AMOCs approved
for AD 2021-23-12 providing relief for specific radio altimeter
installations would be approved as AMOCs for the requirements specified
in paragraph (h) of this proposed AD until June 30, 2023.
Interim Action
The FAA considers that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would be an
interim action. Once the Technical Standard Order (TSO) standard for
radio altimeters is established, which will follow the existing
international technical consensus on the establishment of the minimum
operational performance standards (MOPS), the FAA anticipates that the
MOPS will be incorporated into the TSO. The FAA also anticipates that
aircraft incorporating equipment approved under the new Radio Altimeter
TSO will be able to operate in both 5G CMAs and non-5G CMAs with no 5G
C-Band-related AFM limitations. Once a new radio altimeter TSO is
developed, approved, and available, the FAA might consider additional
rulemaking.
Costs of Compliance
The cost information below describes the costs to change the AFM.
Although this proposed AD would largely maintain the AFM limitations
currently required by AD 2022-09-18, the FAA acknowledges that this
proposed AD may also impose costs on some aircraft operators from
having to change their conduct to comply with the amended AFM. However,
the FAA lacks the data necessary to quantify the costs associated with
aircraft operators changing their conduct. The FAA is seeking public
comment on these costs so the agency can more fully account for the
impact of this regulatory action.
The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 476 airplanes of U.S. registry.\1\ The FAA estimates the
following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
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\1\ This is the number of Boeing Model 707, 717, and 727
airplanes; Model DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 airplanes; Model MD 10 and
MD-11 airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83
(MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes; and Model MD 90-30
airplanes on the FAA's registry as of December 1, 2022.
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Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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AFM revision (retained actions from AD 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $40,460
2022-09-18). hour \2\ = $85.
New AFM revisions (new proposed 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 \3\ 40,460
action). hour = $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
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\2\ The labor rate of $85 per hour is the average wage rate for
an aviation mechanic.
\3\ The estimated cost for this revision would not constitute a
significant economic impact (even for small entities) because $85 is
a minimal cost compared to the regular costs of maintaining and
operating a 707, 717, 727, DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, MD 10, MD-11, DC-9-81,
DC-9-82, DC-9-83, DC-9-87, MD-88, or MD-90-30 transport category
airplane.
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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.
The FAA is 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
The FAA has determined that this proposed AD would not have
federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD
would 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 the proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would 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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-09-18, Amendment 39-22038
(87 FR 31097, May 23, 2022), and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
The Boeing Company Airplanes: Docket No. FAA-2023-0923; Project
Identifier AD-2022-01432-T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by May 23, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2022-09-18, Amendment 39-22038 (87 FR 31097,
May 23, 2022) (AD 2022-09-18).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing Company airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1) through (9) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model 707-100 Long Body, -200, -100B Long Body, and -100B
Short Body series airplanes, and Model 707-300, -300B, -300C, and -
400 series airplanes.
(2) Model 717-200 airplanes.
(3) Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F
series airplanes.
(4) Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33,
DC-8-41, DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8-51, DC-8-52, DC-8-53, DC-8-55, DC-
8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-62, DC-8-63, DC-8-61F, DC-8-62F, DC-
8-63F, DC-8-71, DC-8-72, DC-8-73, DC-8-71F, DC-8-72F, and DC-8-73F
airplanes.
(5) Model DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13, DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F,
DC-9-21, DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C), DC-9-32F, DC-9-32F (C-
9A, C-9B), DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, DC-9-34F, DC-9-41, and DC-9-51
airplanes.
(6) Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F
(KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F airplanes.
(7) Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F airplanes.
(8) Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes.
(9) Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-
9-87 (MD-87), MD-88, and MD-90-30 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination that radio altimeters
cannot be relied upon to perform their intended function if they
experience interference from wireless broadband operations in the
3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band (5G C-Band), and a determination that
during approach, landings, and go-arounds, as a result of this
interference, certain airplane systems may not properly function,
resulting in increased flightcrew workload while on approach with
the flight director, autothrottle, or autopilot engaged. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address 5G C-Band interference that could result
in increased flightcrew workload and could lead to reduced ability
of the flightcrew to maintain safe flight and landing of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definitions
(1) For purposes of this AD, a ``5G C-Band mitigated airport''
(5G CMA) is an airport at which the telecommunications companies
have agreed to voluntarily limit their 5G deployment at the request
of the FAA, as identified by an FAA Domestic Notice.
(2) For purposes of this AD, a ``radio altimeter tolerant
airplane'' is one for which the radio altimeter, as installed,
demonstrates the tolerances specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and
(ii) of this AD, using a method approved by the FAA.
(i) Tolerance to radio altimeter interference, for the
fundamental emissions (3.7-3.98 GHz), at or above the power spectral
density (PSD) curve threshold specified in figure 1 to paragraph
(g)(2)(i) of this AD.
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Figure 1 to paragraph (g)(2)(i)--Fundamental Effective Isotropic PSD
at Outside Interface of Aircraft Antenna
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(ii) Tolerance to radio altimeter interference, for the spurious
emissions (4.2-4.4 GHz), at or above the PSD curve threshold
specified in figure 2 to paragraph (g)(2)(ii) of this AD.
Figure 2 to paragraph (g)(2)(ii)--Spurious Effective Isotropic PSD
at Outside Interface of Aircraft Antenna
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(3) For purposes of this AD, a ``non-radio altimeter tolerant
airplane'' is one for which the radio altimeter, as installed, does
not demonstrate the tolerances specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and
(ii) of this AD.
(h) Retained Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision-Limitations
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2022-09-18.
(1) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(3)
through (6) of this AD: Within 2 days after May 23, 2022 (the
effective date of AD 2022-09-18), revise the Limitations Section of
the existing AFM to include the information specified in figure 3 to
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of
figure 3 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD into the existing AFM.
Figure 3 to paragraph (h)(1)--AFM Limitations Revision for Model
707, 727, DC-8, DC-9 (except DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-
83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87)), and DC-10
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(2) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(2), (7), and (8)
of this AD: Within 2 days after May 23, 2022 (the effective date of
AD 2022-09-18), revise the Limitations Section of the existing AFM
to include the information specified in figure 4 to paragraph (h)(2)
of this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of figure 4 to
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD into the Limitations Section of the
existing AFM.
Figure 4 to paragraph (h)(2)--AFM Limitations Revision for Model
717, MD-10, and MD-11
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(3) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(9) of this AD:
Within 2 days after May 23, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-09-
18), revise the Limitations Section of the existing AFM to include
the information specified in figure 5 to paragraph (h)(3) of this
AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of figure 5 to paragraph
(h)(3) of this AD into the Limitations Section of the existing AFM.
Figure 5 to paragraph (h)(3)--AFM Limitations Revision for Model DC-
9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), MD-
88, and MD-90-30
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(i) Retained AFM Revision-Operating Procedures
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2022-09-18.
(1) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (3)
through (6) of this AD: Within 2 days after May 23, 2022 (the
effective date of AD 2022-09-18), revise the Operating Procedures
Section of the existing AFM to include the information specified in
figure 6 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. This may be done by
inserting a copy of figure 6 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD into the
Operating Procedures Section of the existing AFM.
Figure 6 to paragraph (i)(1)--AFM Operating Procedures Revision for
Model 707, 727, DC-8, DC-9 (except DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82),
DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87)), and DC-10
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(2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD:
Within 2 days after May 23, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-09-
18), revise the Operating Procedures Section of the existing AFM to
include the information specified in figure 7 to paragraph (i)(2) of
this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of figure 7 to
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD into the Operating Procedures Section of
the existing AFM.
Figure 7 to paragraph (i)(2)--AFM Operating Procedures Revision for
Model 717
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(3) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(7) of this AD:
Within 2 days after May 23, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-09-
18), revise the Operating Procedures Section of the existing AFM to
include the information specified in figure 8 to paragraph (i)(3) of
this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of figure 8 to
paragraph (i)(3) of this AD into the Operating Procedures Section of
the existing AFM.
Figure 8 to paragraph (i)(3)--AFM Operating Procedures Revision for
Model MD-10
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(4) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(8) of this AD:
Within 2 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
Operating Procedures Section of the existing AFM to include the
information specified in figure 9 to paragraph (i)(4) of this AD.
This may be
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done by inserting a copy of figure 9 to paragraph (i)(4) of this AD
into the Operating Procedures Section of the existing AFM.
Figure 9 to paragraph (i)(4)--AFM Operating Procedures Revision for
Model MD-11
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(5) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(9) of this AD:
Within 2 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
Operating Procedures Section of the existing AFM to include the
information specified in figure 10 to paragraph (i)(5) of this AD.
This may be done by inserting a copy of figure 10 to paragraph
(i)(5) of this AD into the Operating Procedures Section of the
existing AFM.
Figure 10 to paragraph (i)(5)--AFM Operating Procedures Revision for
Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87
(MD-87), MD-88, and MD-90-30
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(j) New Requirement: AFM Limitations Revision for Non-Radio Altimeter
Tolerant Airplanes
(1) For non-radio altimeter tolerant airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(3) through (6) of this AD, do the actions
specified in paragraphs (j)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) On or before June 30, 2023, revise the Limitations Section
of the existing AFM to include the information specified in figure
11 to paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a
copy of figure 11 to paragraph (j)(1) of this AD into the existing
AFM. Incorporating the AFM revision required by this paragraph
terminates the AFM revision required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD.
(ii) Before further flight after incorporating the limitations
specified in figure 11 to paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, remove the
AFM revision required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD.
Figure 11 to paragraph (j)(1)--AFM Limitations Revision for Model
707, 727, DC-8, DC-9 (except DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-
83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87)), and DC-10
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(2) For non-radio altimeter tolerant airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(2), (7), and (8) of this AD, do the actions specified
in paragraphs (j)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) On or before June 30, 2023, revise the Limitations Section
of the existing AFM to include the information specified in figure
12 to paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a
copy of figure 12 to paragraph (j)(2) of this AD into the existing
AFM. Incorporating the AFM revision required by this paragraph
terminates the AFM revision required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
(ii) Before further flight after incorporating the limitations
specified in figure 12 to paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, remove the
AFM revision required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
Figure 12 to paragraph (j)(2)--AFM Limitations Revision for Model
717, MD-10, and MD-11
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(3) For non-radio altimeter tolerant airplanes identified in
paragraph (c)(9) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs
(j)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) On or before June 30, 2023, revise the Limitations Section
of the existing AFM to include the information specified in figure
13 to paragraph (j)(3) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a
copy of figure 13 to paragraph (j)(3) of this AD into the existing
AFM. Incorporating the AFM revision required by this paragraph
terminates the AFM revision required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD.
(ii) Before further flight after incorporating the limitations
specified in figure 13 to paragraph (j)(3) of this AD, remove the
AFM revision required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD.
Figure 13 to paragraph (j)(3)--AFM Limitations Revision for Model
DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87),
MD-88, and MD-90-30
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(k) New Requirement: AFM Limitations Revision for Radio Altimeter
Tolerant Airplanes
(1) For radio altimeter tolerant airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(3) through (6) of this AD, do the actions
specified in paragraphs (k)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) On or before June 30, 2023, revise the Limitations Section
of the existing AFM to include the information specified in figure
14 to paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a
copy of figure 14 to paragraph (k)(1) of this AD into the existing
AFM. Incorporating the AFM revision required by this paragraph
terminates the AFM revision required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD.
(ii) Before further flight after incorporating the limitations
specified in figure 14 to paragraph (k)(1) of this AD, remove the
AFM revision required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD.
Figure 14 to paragraph (k)(1)--AFM Limitations Revision for Model
707, 727, DC-8, DC-9 (except DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-
83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87)), and DC-10
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(2) For radio altimeter tolerant airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(2), (7), and (8) of this AD, do the actions specified
in paragraphs (k)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) On or before June 30, 2023, revise the Limitations Section
of the existing AFM to include the information specified in figure
15 to paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a
copy of figure 15 to paragraph (k)(2) of this AD into the existing
AFM. Incorporating the AFM revision required by this paragraph
terminates the AFM revision required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
(ii) Before further flight after incorporating the limitations
specified in figure 15 to paragraph (k)(2) of this AD, remove the
AFM revision required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
Figure 15 to paragraph (k)(2)--AFM Limitations Revision for Model
717, MD-10, and MD-11
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(3) For radio altimeter tolerant airplanes identified in
paragraph (c)(9) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs
(k)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) On or before June 30, 2023, revise the Limitations Section
of the existing AFM to include the information specified in figure
16 to paragraph (k)(3) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a
copy of figure 16 to paragraph (k)(3) of this AD into the existing
AFM. Incorporating the AFM revision required by this paragraph
terminates the AFM revision required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD.
(ii) Before further flight after incorporating the limitations
specified in figure 16 to paragraph (k)(3) of this AD, remove the
AFM revision required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD.
Figure 16 to paragraph (k)(3)--AFM Limitations Revision for Model
DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87),
MD-88, and MD-90-30
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(l) New Requirement: AFM Operating Procedures Revision
(1) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (3)
through (6) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs
(l)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) On or before June 30, 2023, revise the Operating Procedures
Section of the existing AFM to include the information specified in
figure 17 to paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. This may be done by
inserting a copy of figure 17 to paragraph (l)(1) of this AD into
the Operating Procedures Section of the existing AFM. Incorporating
the AFM revision required by this paragraph terminates the AFM
revision required by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
(ii) Before further flight after incorporating the limitations
specified in figure 17 to paragraph (l)(1) of this AD, remove the
AFM revision required by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
Figure 17 to paragraph (1)(1)--AFM Operating Procedures Revision for
Model 707, 727, DC-8, DC-9 (except DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82),
DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87)), and DC-10
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(2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD, do
the actions specified in paragraphs (l)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) On or before June 30, 2023, revise the Operating Procedures
Section of the existing AFM to include the information specified in
figure 18 to paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. This may be done by
inserting a copy of figure 18 to paragraph (l)(2) of this AD into
the Operating Procedures Section of the existing AFM. Incorporating
the AFM revision required by this paragraph terminates the AFM
revision required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD.
(ii) Before further flight after incorporating the limitations
specified in figure 18 to paragraph (l)(2) of this AD, remove the
AFM revision required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD.
Figure 18 to paragraph (l)(2)--AFM Operating Procedures Revision for
Model 717
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(3) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(7) of this AD, do
the actions specified in paragraphs (l)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) On or before June 30, 2023, revise the Operating Procedures
Section of the existing AFM to include the information specified in
figure 19 to paragraph (l)(3) of this AD. This may be done by
inserting a copy of figure 19 to paragraph (l)(3) of this AD into
the Operating Procedures Section of the existing AFM. Incorporating
the AFM revision required by this paragraph terminates the AFM
revision required by paragraph (i)(3) of this AD.
(ii) Before further flight after incorporating the limitations
specified in figure 19 to paragraph (l)(3) of this AD, remove the
AFM revision required by paragraph (i)(3) of this AD.
Figure 19 to paragraph (l)(3)--AFM Operating Procedures Revision for
Model MD-10
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(4) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(8) of this AD, do
the actions specified in paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) On or before June 30, 2023, revise the Operating Procedures
Section of the existing AFM to include the information specified in
figure 20 to paragraph (l)(4) of this AD. This may be done by
inserting a copy of figure 20 to paragraph (l)(4) of this AD into
the Operating Procedures Section of the existing AFM. Incorporating
the AFM revision required by this paragraph terminates the AFM
revision required by paragraph (i)(4) of this AD.
(ii) Before further flight after incorporating the limitations
specified in figure 20 to paragraph (l)(4) of this AD, remove the
AFM revision required by paragraph (i)(4) of this AD.
Figure 20 to paragraph (l)(4)--AFM Operating Procedures Revision for
Model MD-11
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(5) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(9) of this AD, do
the actions specified in paragraphs (l)(5)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) On or before June 30, 2023, revise the Operating Procedures
Section of the existing AFM to include the information specified in
figure 21 to paragraph (l)(5) of this AD. This may be done by
inserting a copy of figure 21 to paragraph (l)(5) of this AD into
the Operating Procedures Section of the existing AFM. Incorporating
the AFM revision required by this paragraph terminates the AFM
revision required by paragraph (i)(5) of this AD.
(ii) Before further flight after incorporating the limitations
specified in figure 21 to paragraph (l)(5) of this AD, remove the
AFM revision required by paragraph (i)(5) of this AD.
Figure 21 to paragraph (l)(5)--AFM Operating Procedures Revision for
Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87
(MD-87), MD-88, and MD-90-30
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(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Operational Safety Branch, 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 responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the manager of the Operational Safety Branch, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (n) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bffef2f0fcffd9dede91d8d0c9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3e2eeece0e3c5c2c28dc4ccd5">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2021-23-12, Amendment 39-21810 (86 FR
69984, December 9, 2021) providing relief for specific radio
altimeter installations are approved as AMOCs for the requirements
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD until June 30, 2023.
(n) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Brett Portwood,
Continued Operational Safety Technical Advisor, COS Program
Management Section, Operational Safety Branch, FAA, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 817-222-5390; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3a554a5f485b4e5355545b56495b5c5f4e437a5c5b5b145d554c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="204f5045524154494f4e414c534146455459604641410e474f56">[email protected]</span></a>.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued on April 28, 2023.
Michael Linegang,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-09431 Filed 5-1-23; 4:15 pm]
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