[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 3 (Monday, January 6, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 545-549]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-31307]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0032; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-236-AD; 
Amendment 39-17717; AD 2013-26-08]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series 
airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of arcing and smoke at the 
left number 2 window in the flight deck. This AD requires inspecting 
the orientation of both sides of the coil cord connector keyways of the 
number 2 windows on the flight deck; re-clocking the connector keyways, 
if necessary; and replacing the coil cord assemblies on both number 2 
windows on the flight deck. We are issuing this AD to prevent arcing, 
smoke, and fire in the flight deck, which could lead to injuries to or 
incapacitation of the flightcrew.

DATES: This AD is effective February 10, 2014.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 10, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 
P.O. Box 3707, MC2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000, 
extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 
You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the 
availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2011-
0032; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Louis Natsiopoulos, Aerospace 
Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: 425-917-6478; fax: 425-917-6590; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Discussion

    We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to 
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to the specified 
products. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on July 17, 2012 
(77 FR 41931). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM), which published in the Federal Register January 26, 
2011 (76 FR 4567). The NPRM (76 FR 4567, January 26, 2011) proposed to 
require inspecting the orientation of both sides of the coil cord 
connector keyways of the number 2 windows on the flight deck; re-
clocking the connector keyways to 12 o'clock, if necessary; and 
replacing the coil cord assemblies on both number 2 windows on the 
flight deck. The SNPRM proposed to require changing the keyway position 
of certain receptacle connectors and adding airplanes to the 
applicability.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal 
(77 FR 41931, July 17, 2012) and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Expand Applicability

    Boeing requested that we revise the applicability of the SNPRM (77 
FR 41931, July 17, 2012) to include the airplanes specified in Boeing 
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated April 
24, 2013. Boeing stated that the effectivity of this service bulletin 
includes 75 airplanes that were delivered with the identified unsafe 
condition.
    We agree that the 75 airplanes were delivered with the identified 
unsafe condition. However, we disagree with expanding the applicability 
of this final rule, because that would necessitate (under the 
provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act) reissuing the notice, 
reopening the period for public comment, considering additional 
comments subsequently received, and eventually issuing a final rule. We 
have determined that further delay of this final rule is not 
appropriate in light of the identified unsafe condition that exists in 
the airplanes specified in the applicability of the SNPRM (77 FR 41931, 
July 17, 2012). However, we might consider additional rulemaking in the 
future. We have not changed this final rule in this regard.

Request To Allow a Power Removal Procedure

    American Airlines (AAL) stated that it has no objections to the 
SNPRM (77 FR 41931, July 17, 2012), but requested that we allow the 
removal of power by opening circuit breakers in Step B.1., of Part 1, 
of the Work Instructions in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 
737-30-1058, Revision 4, dated November 3, 2011. AAL stated that 
removal of power by opening circuit breakers is allowed in Step 
B.1.(b)., of Part 2, of the Work Instructions in Boeing Special 
Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 4, dated November 3, 
2011. AAL explained that removal of power by opening circuit breakers 
would greatly reduce the disruption to airplane maintenance being 
accomplished concurrently.
    We agree with AAL's request. The requested procedure is included in 
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, 
dated April 24, 2013. We have changed paragraphs (g), (h), and (k) of 
this final rule (paragraph (k) in this final rule was identified as 
paragraph (i) in the SNPRM (77 FR 41931, July 17, 2012)) to refer to 
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, 
dated April 24, 2013, as the appropriate source of service information.
    Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, 
dated April 24, 2013, specifies an additional inspection that is not 
included in Revision 4 of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin, 
dated November 3, 2011. For Group 1, Configuration 3, and Group 2, 
Configuration 2, airplanes, Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 
737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated April 24, 2013, specifies a general 
visual inspection for rubbing damage on the coil cords, and replacement 
of the coil cord with a new coil cord if rubbing damage is found. 
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, 
dated April 24, 2013, describes the labor hours required for the 
inspection as less than one hour for each coil cord. We have determined 
that this minor change in inspection procedures will not impose an 
additional burden on any operator; further, because it is a logical 
outgrowth of the notice, an additional opportunity for public comment 
will not be necessary. We have added the costs for this inspection to 
the Costs of Compliance section of this final rule, added new paragraph 
(i) to this final rule to require the coil cord inspection, and re-
designated subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
    Revision 5 of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-
1058, dated April 24, 2013, also describes changes to a wire diagram 
reference and adds improved figure work instructions.

Request To Allow Re-installation of Coil Cords

    AAL requested that we allow retention and re-installation of coil 
cords if they are the new part number and no damage is found on them 
during the inspections proposed in the SNPRM (77 FR 41931, July 17, 
2012). AAL stated that since the new coil cord has been available for 
several years, it is possible that some airplanes may already have the 
new coil cord installed.
    We disagree with revising this final rule because this final rule 
and the referenced service information, Boeing Special Attention 
Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated April 24, 2013, specify 
further actions beyond simply installing a new coil cord. Figures 12 
and 14 in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, 
Revision 5, dated April 24, 2013, provide procedures for installation 
of receptacle connectors on the cover as part of the coil cord 
replacement for certain airplanes. Operators must ensure that all 
applicable actions specified in the service information have been done 
in addition to the installation of the new coil cord. However, under 
the provisions of paragraph (l) of this final rule, we will consider 
requests for approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to 
allow retaining and reinstalling the coil cord on airplanes after the 
effective date of this final rule, providing sufficient data is 
submitted to address the identified unsafe condition. We have not 
changed this final rule in this regard.

Request To Clarify Certain Work Instructions

    AAL requested that we clarify the work instructions for 
reinstallation of connector receptacle D10572 for Group 1, 
Configuration 1, airplanes as identified in Boeing Special Attention 
Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 4, dated November 3, 2011. AAL 
stated that Figures 12 and 14 of this service bulletin have steps to 
reinstall the connector receptacle, but the work instructions and 
figures for Group 1, Configuration 1 airplanes do not include steps 
that remove the connector receptacle.
    We agree to clarify. The removal of the receptacle connector D10572 
was addressed in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, 
Revision 3, dated July 7, 2010. The instructions were inadvertently 
omitted in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, 
Revision 4, dated November 3, 2011. Boeing has added the requested

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clarification to Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, 
Revision 5, dated April 24, 2013. As referenced previously, we have 
specified Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, 
Revision 5, dated April 24, 2013, as the appropriate source of service 
information in this final rule.

Additional Change to This Final Rule

    We have added new paragraph (j) to this final rule to specify 
exceptions to Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, 
Revision 5, dated April 24, 2013, and redesignated the subsequent 
paragraphs accordingly.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
SNPRM (77 FR 41931, July 17, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the SNPRM (77 FR 41931, July 17, 2012).
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 712 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                    Cost per        Number of      Cost on U.S.
            Action                Labor cost      Parts cost        product         airplanes       operators
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Keyway inspection and          6 work-hours x           $1,608  $2,118.........             712  $1,508,016.
 installation of new cord       $85 per hour =
 assemblies on both sides of    $510.
 the flight deck (Group 1,
 Configuration 1 airplanes).
Adjustment of receptacles on   4 work-hours x                0  340............             404  137,360.
 both sides of the flight       $85 per hour =
 deck (Group 1, Configuration   $340.
 2, and Group 2 airplanes).
Coil cord inspection (Group    1 work-hour x                 0  85 per coil                 404  34,240 per coil
 1, Configuration 3, and        $85 per hour =                   cord.                            cord.
 Group 2 airplanes).            $85 per coil
                                cord.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have 
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these 
replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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               Action                         Labor cost                Parts cost           Cost per product
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Replacement........................  3 work-hours x $85 per hour  $1,735 per coil cord    $1,990 per coil cord
                                      = $255 per coil cord         assembly.               assembly.
                                      assembly.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

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PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2013-26-08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17717 ; Docket No. FAA-
2011-0032; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-236-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective February 10, 2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -
700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes, certificated in any 
category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 
737-30-1058, Revision 4, dated November 3, 2011.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of arcing and smoke at the left 
number 2 window in the flight deck. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent arcing, smoke, and fire in the flight deck, which could lead 
to injuries to or incapacitation of the flightcrew.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Inspection and Replacement for Group 1, Configuration 1, Airplanes

    For airplanes identified as Group 1, Configuration 1, in Boeing 
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated 
April 24, 2013: Within 48 months after the effective date of this 
AD, do the actions in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Do a general visual inspection of the orientation of the 
coil cord connector keyways on the captain's and first officer's 
sides of the flight compartment, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service 
Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated April 24, 2013, except as 
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. If the orientation is not at 
the specified position, before further flight, turn the receptacle 
connector to the correct position, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service 
Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated April 24, 2013, except as 
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
    (2) Replace the coil cords with new coil cords on both sides of 
the flight deck, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 
5, dated April 24, 2013, except as specified in paragraph (j) of 
this AD.

 (h) Receptacle Replacement for Group 1, Configuration 2, and Group 2, 
Configuration 1 Airplanes

    For airplanes identified as Group 1, Configuration 2, and Group 
2, Configuration 1, in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 
737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated April 24, 2013: Within 48 months 
after the effective date of this AD, install the receptacle 
connector with changed keyway position on both sides of the flight 
deck, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated 
April 24, 2013, except as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.

(i) Coil Cord Inspection and Corrective Action

    For airplanes identified as Group 1, Configuration 3, and Group 
2, Configuration 2, in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 
737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated April 24, 2013: Within 48 months 
after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection 
for rubbing damage of the coil cord on the captain's and first 
officer's sides of the flight compartment, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service 
Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated April 24, 2013, except as 
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. If any rubbing damage is 
found: Before further flight, replace the coil cord with a new coil 
cord, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated 
April 24, 2013, except as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.

(j) Exceptions to Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-
1058, Revision 5, Dated April 24, 2013

    (1) In the circuit breaker tables of the Work Instructions of 
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, 
dated April 24, 2013, the panel number for circuit breaker C00393 is 
incorrectly identified as ``P6-12.'' The correct panel number 
reference for circuit breaker C00393, ``WINDOW HEAT POWER RIGHT 
SIDE,'' is P6-11.
    (2) In paragraph 3.B Work Instructions, of Boeing Special 
Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated April 24, 
2013, the description for Part 3 work instructions as PART 3: 
RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR POSITION CHANGE is incorrect. The correct 
description for Part 3 work instructions is PART 3: COIL CORD 
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT IF DAMAGE IS FOUND.
    (3) In Figures 13 and 14, in paragraph 3.B Work Instructions, of 
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, 
dated April 24, 2013, before the step tables, the note misidentified 
certain parts and airplane groups. The note should read:

    NOTE: Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes have the connector 
receptacle identified as D10572. Group 3 airplanes have the 
connector receptacle identified as D10560. Except for Group 1 
airplanes, a wire diagram change is not necessary and not shown in 
this service bulletin.

 (k) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the replacement required by 
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, if the replacement was performed before 
the effective date of this AD using the service information 
specified in paragraph (k)(1), (k)(2), (k)(3), (k)(4), or (k)(5) of 
this AD, provided that the actions required by paragraph (h) of this 
AD are done in accordance with Boeing Special Attention Service 
Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 4, dated November 3, 2011; or Boeing 
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated 
April 24, 2013; for Group 1, Configuration 2, and Group 2 airplanes.
    (1) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, dated July 27, 2006, 
which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 1, dated June 
18, 2007, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (3) Boeing Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 2, dated 
February 13, 2009, which is not incorporated by reference in this 
AD.
    (4) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, 
Revision 3, dated July 7, 2010, which is not incorporated by 
reference in this AD.
    (5) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, 
Revision 4, dated November 3, 2011.

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has 
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the 
person identified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. Information may be 
emailed to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(m) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Louis 
Natsiopoulos, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-
130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6478; fax: 425-
917-6590; email: [email protected].
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference may be obtained at the addresses specified 
in paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.

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(n) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, 
Revision 4, dated November 3, 2011.
    (ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, 
Revision 5, dated April 24, 2013.
    (3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, 
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; 
telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet 
https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.


    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 20, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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