Rule2024-17338
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
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Published
August 6, 2024
Effective
August 22, 2024
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that was published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. As published, the AD number referenced throughout the final rule is incorrect. This document corrects that error. In all other respects, the original document remains the same.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 151 (Tuesday, August 6, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 63813-63815]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17338]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-2395; Project Identifier AD-2023-00767-T;
Amendment 39-22773; AD 2024-12-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that was
published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to all The Boeing
Company Model 757 airplanes. As published, the AD number referenced
throughout the final rule is incorrect. This document corrects that
error. In all other respects, the original document remains the same.
DATES: This correction is effective August 22, 2024. The effective date
of AD 2024-12-09 remains August 22, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 22,
2024 (89 FR 58257, July 18, 2024).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-2395; 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 final rule, any comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket
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Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For Boeing material identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS),
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600;
telephone 562-797-1717; website <a href="http://myboeingfleet.com">myboeingfleet.com</a>.
<bullet> You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-2395.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wayne Ha, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 562-627-
5238; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e394829a8d86cd8b82a3858282cd848c95"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f780968e9992d99f96b7919696d9909881">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
AD 2024-12-09, Amendment 39-22773 (89 FR 58257, July 18, 2024),
requires an inspection or records check of the wing upper skin at the
drag fitting attachment holes for any existing repair; repetitive
inspections for loose fasteners, skin cracking, and shim migration at
the upper link drag fittings, and for cracking in the diagonal brace
and diagonal brace fittings; repetitive inspections for cracking of the
fastener holes and loose bolt holes; and applicable on-condition
actions for all The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB,
Revision 3, dated May 5, 2023. This material specifies procedures for a
general visual inspection or records check of the wing upper skin at
the drag fitting attachment holes for any existing repair; repetitive
general visual and detailed inspections for loose fasteners, skin
cracking, and shim migration at the upper link drag fittings, and for
cracking in the diagonal brace and diagonal brace fittings; repetitive
open-hole high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracking
of the fastener holes and loose bolt holes; and applicable on-condition
actions. On-condition actions include performing an ultrasonic
inspection for cracks at any repaired upper wing skin location;
installing the upper link and upper link pins; replacing drag fittings;
installing bolts, washers, and nuts; performing a torque check of
fasteners on the affected shims; trimming affected shims and applying
chemical conversion coating on the shims, fillet seal, and drag
fittings; and repairing cracks, migrated shims, mistorqued bolts, and
loose fasteners. This material is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in ADDRESSES.
Need for Correction
As published, the AD number referenced throughout the final rule is
incorrect. The final rule incorrectly references ``AD 2023-12-09.'' The
correct AD number is ``AD 2024-12-09.''
Correction of Publication
This document corrects an error and correctly adds the AD as an
amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part of the preamble or
regulatory information has been corrected, the FAA is publishing the
entire rule in the Federal Register.
The effective date of this AD remains August 22, 2024.
Since this action only corrects an incorrect AD number, it has no
adverse economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any person.
Therefore, the FAA has determined that notice and public comment
procedures are unnecessary.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (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 [Corrected]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-08-12, Amendment 39-22015
(87 FR 26964, May 6, 2022); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2024-12-09 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-22773; Docket No. FAA-
2023-2395; Project Identifier AD-2023-00767-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 22, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2022-08-12, Amendment 39-22015 (87 FR 26964,
May 6, 2022) (AD 2022-08-12).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 757-200, PF, -
200CB, and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of bolt rotation in the engine
drag fitting joint and fastener heads and cracks found in the skin
of the fastener holes, a determination that certain drag fittings
may be made of alternate materials, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the engine strut, and a determination that
additional inspections and revised compliance times are needed. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address cracking in the wing upper skin
and forward drag fittings, which could lead to a compromised upper
link and reduced structural integrity of the engine strut, and
possible separation of a strut and engine from the airplane during
flight.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the
applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, Revision 3, dated May 5,
2023, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance
with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, Revision 3, dated May 5, 2023.
Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the actions
required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
757-57A0073, Revision 3, dated May 5, 2023, which is referred to in
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, Revision 3, dated
May 5, 2023.
(h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications
(1) Where the Compliance Time columns of the tables in the
``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-
57A0073 RB, Revision 3, dated May 5, 2023, use the phrase ``the
Original Issue date of Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB,'' this
AD requires using ``September 10, 2018 (the effective date of AD
2018-16-05, Amendment 39-19345 (83 FR 38250, August 6, 2018))'' (AD
2018-16-05).
(2) Where the Compliance Time columns and notes of the tables in
the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
757-57A0073 RB, Revision 3, dated
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May 5, 2023, use the phrase ``the Revision 1 date of Requirements
Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB,'' this AD requires using ``January 14, 2021
(the effective date of AD 2020-21-17, Amendment 39-21290 (85 FR
79418, December 10, 2020))'' (AD 2020-21-17).
(3) Where the Compliance Time columns and notes of the tables in
the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
757-57A0073 RB, Revision 3, dated May 5, 2023, use the phrase ``the
Revision 2 date of Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB,'' this AD
requires using ``June 10, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-08-
12).''
(4) Where the Compliance Time columns and notes of the tables in
the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
757-57A0073 RB, Revision 3, dated May 5, 2023, use the phrase ``the
Revision 3 date of Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB,'' this AD
requires using the effective date of this AD.
(5) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB,
Revision 3, dated May 5, 2023, specifies contacting Boeing for
repair instructions or for alternative inspections: This AD requires
doing the repair, or doing the alternative inspections and
applicable on-condition actions using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this
AD.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, except for the open-hole high frequency
eddy current inspections at fastener locations 11-18, if those
actions were performed before January 14, 2021 (the effective date
of AD 2020-21-17) using Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-
57A0073 RB, dated July 14, 2017.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
June 10, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022-08-12) using Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, Revision 1, dated August
1, 2019.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
757-57A0073 RB, Revision 2, dated March 1, 2021.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, AIR-520, Continued 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 certification office,
send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph
(k)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2e6f63616d6e484f4f00494158"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7f3e32303c3f191e1e51181009">[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) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, AIR-
520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, to make those
findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation,
or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the
airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(k) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Wayne Ha,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; telephone 562-627-5238; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cabdabb3a4afe4a2ab8aacababe4ada5bc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a6d1c7dfc8c388cec7e6c0c7c788c1c9d0">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the address specified in
paragraph (l)(3) of this AD.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions
required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following material was approved for IBR on August 22,
2024 (89 FR 58257, July 18, 2024).
(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-57A0073 RB, Revision
3, dated May 5, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) For Boeing material identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS),
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600;
telephone 562-797-1717; website <a href="http://myboeingfleet.com">myboeingfleet.com</a>.
(5) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(6) You may view this material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d8beaaf6b1b6aba8bdbbacb1b7b698b6b9aab9f6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="365044185f5845465355425f5958765857445718515940">[email protected]</span></a>.
Issued on August 1, 2024.
Peter A. White,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-17338 Filed 8-5-24; 8:45 am]
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