[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 15 (Friday, January 23, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 3527-3530]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-00962]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0075; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-202-AD]
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: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-26-
08, which applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -
700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. AD 2013-26-08 currently 
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. Since we 
issued AD 2013-26-08, we have determined that additional airplanes are 
subject to the identified unsafe condition. This proposed AD would add 
airplanes to the applicability. We are proposing this AD

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to prevent arcing, smoke, and fire in the flight deck, which could lead 
to injuries to or incapacitation of the flightcrew.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 9, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     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.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed 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. 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-2015-
0075; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Carreras, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: 425-917-6442; fax: 425-917-6590; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0075; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-202-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On December 20, 2013, we issued AD 2013-26-08, Amendment 39-17717 
(79 FR 545, January 6, 2014), for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-
600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. AD 2013-26-
08 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. AD 2013-
26-08 resulted from reports of arcing and smoke at the left number 2 
window in the flight deck. We issued AD 2013-26-08 to prevent arcing, 
smoke, and fire in the flight deck, which could lead to injuries to or 
incapacitation of the flightcrew.

Actions Since AD 2013-26-08, Amendment 39-17717 (79 FR 545, January 6, 
2014) Was Issued

    In AD 2013-26-08, Amendment 39-17717 (79 FR 545, January 6, 2014), 
a commenter to the SNPRM (77 FR 41931, July 17, 2012) requested that we 
add additional airplanes to the applicability. We determined that 
further delay of AD 2013-26-08 was not appropriate in light of the 
identified unsafe condition that existed on the airplanes specified in 
the applicability of AD 2013-26-08. We stated that we might consider 
additional rulemaking in the future. We now have determined that 
further rulemaking is indeed necessary, and this proposed AD follows 
from that determination.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2013-26-08, 
Amendment 39-17717 (79 FR 545, January 6, 2014). This proposed AD would 
add Group 3 airplanes, as identified in Boeing Special Attention 
Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated April 24, 2013, to the 
applicability.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 718 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                                   Number of
                Action                           Labor cost             Parts cost        Cost per product         airplanes     Cost on U.S. operators
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Keyway inspection and installation     6 work[dash]hours x $85 per            $1,608  $2,118..................             712  $1,508,016.
 (Group1, Configuration 1 airplanes)    hour = $510.
 [actions retained from AD
 2013[dash]26[dash]08, Amendment
 39[dash]17717 (79 FR 545, January 6,
 2014)].
Adjustment of receptacles (Group 1,    4 work-hours x $85 per hour =              $0  $340....................             410  $139,400.
 Configuration 2, Group 2, and Group    $340.
 3 airplanes) [actions retained from
 AD 2013[dash]26[dash]08, Amendment
 39[dash]17717 (79 FR 545, January 6,
 2014)].

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Coil cord inspection (Group 1,         1 work-hour x $85 per hour =               $0  $85 per coil cord.......             404  $34,340 per coil cord.
 Configuration 3, and Group 2           $85 per coil cord.
 airplanes) [actions retained from AD
 2013[dash]26[dash]08, Amendment
 39[dash]17717 (79 FR 545, January 6,
 2014)].
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
that would be required based on the results of the proposed 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

    We have 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) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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.

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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2013-26-08, Amendment 39-17717 (79 FR 545, January 6, 2014), and adding 
the following new AD:

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2015-0075; Directorate Identifier 
2014-NM-202-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by March 9, 
2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2013-26-08, Amendment 39-17717 (79 FR 545, 
January 6, 2014).

(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 5, dated April 24, 2013.

 (d) Subject

    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) Retained Inspection and Replacement for Group 1, Configuration 1, 
Airplanes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2013-26-08, Amendment 39-17717 (79 FR 545, January 6, 2014), with no 
changes. 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 February 10, 2014 (the 
effective date of AD 2013-26-08), do the actions specified 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

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paragraph (k) 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 (k) 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 (k) of 
this AD.

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

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2013-26-08, Amendment 39-17717 (79 FR 545, January 6, 2014), with no 
changes. 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 February 10, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2013-26-
08), 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 (k) of this AD.

(i) Retained Coil Cord Inspection and Corrective Action

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 
2013-26-08, Amendment 39-17717 (79 FR 545, January 6, 2014), with no 
changes. 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 February 10, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2013-26-
08), 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 (k) 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 (k) of this AD.

(j) New Requirements of This AD: Receptacle Replacement for Group 3 
Airplanes

    For airplanes identified as Group 3 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 (k) of 
this AD.

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

    (1) This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (j)(1) 
of AD 2013-26-08, Amendment 39-17717 (79 FR 545, January 6, 2014), 
with no changes. 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) This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (j)(2) 
of AD 2013-26-08, Amendment 39-17717 (79 FR 545, January 6, 2014), 
with no changes. In paragraph 3.B. of the Work Instructions of 
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, 
dated April 24, 2013, the description for Part 3 of the Work 
Instructions is identified as ``PART 3: RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR 
POSITION CHANGE,'' which is incorrect. The correct description for 
Part 3 of the Work Instructions is ``PART 3: COIL CORD INSPECTION 
AND REPLACEMENT IF DAMAGE IS FOUND.''
    (3) This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (j)(3) 
of AD 2013-26-08, Amendment 39-17717 (79 FR 545, January 6, 2014), 
with no changes. In Figures 13 and 14, in paragraph 3.B. of the Work 
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-
1058, Revision 5, dated April 24, 2013, the note before the step 
tables misidentifies 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.

(l) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (k) of AD 
2013-26-08, Amendment 39-17717 (79 FR 545, January 6, 2014), with no 
changes. This paragraph provides credit for the replacement required 
by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, if the replacement was performed 
before February 10, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2013-26-08), 
using the service information specified in paragraph (l)(1), (l)(2), 
(l)(3), (l)(4), or (l)(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 airplanes in 
Group 1, Configuration 2, and Group 2.
    (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.

 (m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
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 (n)(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.
    (3) AMOCs approved for AD 2013-26-08, Amendment 39-17717 (79 FR 
545, January 6, 2014), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding 
provisions of this AD.
    (4) For airplanes identified as Group 3 in Boeing Special 
Attention Service Bulletin 737-30-1058, Revision 5, dated April 24, 
2013, AMOCs approved for the actions required by paragraph (h) of AD 
2013-26-08, Amendment 39-17717 (79 FR 545, January 6, 2014), are 
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (j) 
of this AD.

(n) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Frank Carreras, 
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, 
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6442; fax: 425-917-6590; 
email: [email protected].
    (2) For 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. You may view this referenced 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.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 14, 2015.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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