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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) For Airbus Model A319–115 airplanes, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
manufacturer’s serial numbers 5678, 5698, part 51.
§ 39.13 [Amended] 5704, 5745, 5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788, (2) You must use this service information
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 5789, 5798, 5810, 5827, and 5842, do the as applicable to do the actions required by
installation in accordance with the this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
the following new airworthiness
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B29,
directive (AD): Service Bulletin A320–25–1B29, dated June dated June 19, 2014.
2018–04–05 Airbus: Amendment 39–19200; 19, 2014. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B30,
Docket No. FAA–2016–9519; Product (2) For Airbus Model A320–232 airplanes, dated June 19, 2014.
Identifier 2016–NM–099–AD. manufacturer’s serial numbers 5458, 5517, (3) For service information identified in
5624, and 5804, do the installation in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
(a) Effective Date accordance with the Accomplishment Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
This AD is effective April 3, 2018. Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
25–1B30, dated June 19, 2014. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
(b) Affected ADs
(3) For airplanes not identified in 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
None. paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do the airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
(c) Applicability installation using a method approved by the (4) You may view this service information
Manager, International Section, Transport at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
This AD applies to Airbus Model A319– Standards Branch, FAA; or the European 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA.
112, A319–115, A320–214, A320–232, and Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s For information on the availability of this
A321–211 airplanes, certificated in any EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
category, manufacturer’s serial numbers If approved by the DOA, the approval must (5) You may view this service information
1479, 3096, 3693, 3713, 3739, 3791, 3896, include the DOA-authorized signature that is incorporated by reference at the
3902, 3907, 3931, 3949, 3969, 4030, 4045, National Archives and Records
4049, 4059, 4066, 4077, 4083, 4124, 4146, (h) Other FAA AD Provisions Administration (NARA). For information on
4158, 4188, 4198, 4206, 4209, 4218, 4235, The following provisions also apply to this the availability of this material at NARA, call
4255, 4264, 4304, 4321, 4371, 4374, 4395, AD: 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
4411, 4417, 4431, 4485, 4492, 4502, 4528, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
4541, 4548, 4592, 4595, 4638, 4651, 4669, (AMOCs): The Manager, International locations.html.
4703, 4724, 4737, 4746, 4770, 4780, 4783, Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
4826, 4827, 4860, 4863, 4865, 4902, 4934, Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this February 9, 2018.
4945, 4951, 4952, 4971, 4996, 5023, 5029, AD, if requested using the procedures found
5042, 5088, 5095, 5132, 5159, 5164, 5171, Michael Kaszycki,
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
5175, 5192, 5210, 5227, 5241, 5247, 5251, 39.19, send your request to your principal Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
5275, 5277, 5297, 5306, 5340, 5343, 5348, inspector or local Flight Standards District Aircraft Certification Service.
5356, 5366, 5370, 5385, 5387, 5392, 5396, Office, as appropriate. If sending information [FR Doc. 2018–03495 Filed 2–26–18; 8:45 am]
5400, 5407, 5418, 5427, 5438, 5456, 5458,
directly to the International Section, send it BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
5469, 5495, 5517, 5555, 5624, 5674, 5678,
to the attention of the person identified in
5698, 5699, 5704, 5709, 5714, 5791, 5745,
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may
5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788, 5789, 5798,
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
5804, 5810, 5821, 5827, 5842, 5874, 5882,
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
5889, 5903, 5907, 5916, 5924, 5958, 5984,
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Federal Aviation Administration
5994, 6000, 6004, 6054, 6080, 6107, 6166,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
6176, 6234, 6266, 6293, 6335, 6344, 6365,
inspector, the manager of the local flight
6430, and 6444. 14 CFR Part 39
standards district office/certificate holding
(d) Subject district office. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0766; Product
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Identifier 2017–NM–046–AD; Amendment
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 39–19203; AD 2018–04–08]
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
(e) Reason be accomplished using a method approved RIN 2120–AA64
This AD was prompted by in-service by the Manager, International Section,
experience and further analysis, which Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
showed that the galley 5 without kick-load or Airbus’s EASA Design Organization Company Airplanes
retainers was unable to withstand the Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOA- AGENCY: Federal Aviation
expected loading during several flight phases
or in case of emergency landing. We are authorized signature. Administration (FAA), DOT.
issuing this AD to prevent galley/trolley ACTION: Final rule.
(i) Related Information
detachment and collapse into an adjacent
cabin aisle or cabin zone, possibly spreading (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
loose galley equipment items, compartment Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
doors, or leaking fluids. These hazards could Airworthiness Directive 2016–0040, dated Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200,
block an evacuation route and result in injury March 2, 2016, for related information. This –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
to crew or passengers. MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the airplanes. This AD was prompted by an
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
(f) Compliance searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– evaluation by the design approval
Comply with this AD within the 2016–9519. holder (DAH) indicating that the gore
compliance times specified, unless already (2) For more information about this AD, web lap splices of the aft pressure
done. contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, bulkhead are subject to widespread
International Section, Transport Standards fatigue damage (WFD). This AD requires
(g) Install Kick-Load Retainers Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des repetitive inspections of the gore webs,
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Within 12 months after the effective date Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231– gore web lap splices, and repair webs,
of this AD, install kick-load retainers on the 3223; fax 206–231–3398.
galley 5 trolley compartments as specified in
as applicable, of the aft pressure
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, (j) Material Incorporated by Reference bulkhead, and applicable on-condition
as applicable. For airplanes on which galley (1) The Director of the Federal Register actions. We are issuing this AD to
5 is not installed, no action is required by approved the incorporation by reference address the unsafe condition on these
this paragraph. (IBR) of the service information listed in this products.

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DATES: This AD is effective April 3, applicable, of the aft pressure bulkhead, 16, 2011, which are mandated by
2018. and applicable on-condition actions. paragraph (o) of AD 2012–18–13 R1.
The Director of the Federal Register We are issuing this AD to detect and All Nippon Airways (ANA) also
approved the incorporation by reference correct cracking in the gore webs, gore requested clarification regarding
of a certain publication listed in this AD web lap splices, and repair webs of the termination of the requirements of
as of April 3, 2018. aft pressure bulkhead, which could paragraph (o) of AD 2012–18–13 R1.
ADDRESSES: For service information result in possible rapid decompression ANA stated that, because the
identified in this final rule, contact and loss of structural integrity. compliance time is changed to ‘‘after the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, effective date of this AD’’ in the
Comments
Attention: Contractual & Data Services proposed AD, the inspections and
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC We gave the public the opportunity to corrective actions required by paragraph
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; participate in developing this final rule. (o) of AD 2012–18–13 R1 may be
telephone 562–797–1717; internet The following presents the comments terminated as long as the inspections for
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You received on the NPRM and the FAA’s Zone 1, as specified in Boeing Alert
may view this service information at the response to each comment. Service Bulletin 737–53A1355, dated
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 March 10, 2017, have been done within
Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For the changed compliance time.
of the Proposed Actions
information on the availability of this We agree with the requests for
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Aviation Partners Boeing stated that clarification. We have added the
It is also available on the internet at accomplishing the Supplemental Type requested terminating action
http://www.regulations.gov by searching Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not information as paragraph (i) of this AD
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– affect the actions specified in the and redesignated subsequent
0766. NPRM. paragraphs.
We concur with the commenter. We
Examining the AD Docket Request To Clarify the Zone 2
have redesignated paragraph (c) of the
You may examine the AD docket on Definition
proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) of this
the internet at http:// AD and added paragraph (c)(2) to this Boeing requested a clarification of the
www.regulations.gov by searching for AD to state that installation of STC definition of Zone 2 in the ‘‘Related
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– ST01219SE does not affect the ability to Service Information under 1 CFR part
0766; or in person at the Docket accomplish the actions required by this 51’’ paragraph of the NPRM. Boeing
Management Facility between 9 a.m. AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which observed that the definition given could
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, STC ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change be misleading because it does not
except Federal holidays. The AD docket in product’’ alternative method of specify that Zone 2 contains only the
contains this final rule, the regulatory compliance (AMOC) approval request is gore web lap splices outside the apex
evaluation, any comments received, and not necessary to comply with the area.
other information. The address for the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. We agree and have added the phrase
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is ‘‘outside the apex area’’ to the specified
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Request To Clarify ‘‘Related AD’’
paragraph of this final rule.
Department of Transportation, Docket Section
Operations, M–30, West Building Clarification of Compliance Exception
Boeing recommended that a statement
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 be added to the ‘‘Related AD’’ section of We have revised the compliance
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC the NPRM to provide clarification of the exception in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD
20590. effect of the proposed AD on the to clarify that where Boeing Alert
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: requirements of paragraph (o) of AD Service Bulletin 737–53A1355, dated
George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer, 2012–18–13 R1, Amendment 39–17429 March 10, 2017, uses the phrase ‘‘the
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles (78 FR 27020, May 9, 2013) (‘‘AD 2012– original issue date of this service
ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount 18–13 R1’’). Boeing asserted that the bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; ‘‘Related AD’’ section could be effective date of this AD.’’
phone: 562–627–5232; fax: 562–627– misinterpreted to imply that the
Conclusion
5210; email: george.garrido@faa.gov. inspections required by the proposed
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD are in addition to the requirements We reviewed the relevant data,
of paragraph (o) of AD 2012–18–13 R1. considered the comments received, and
Discussion We agree with the commenter’s determined that air safety and the
We issued a notice of proposed rationale, but the ‘‘Related AD’’ section public interest require adopting this
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR is not included in this final rule. final rule with the changes described
part 39 by adding an AD that would Therefore, no change has been made. previously and minor editorial changes.
apply to all The Boeing Company Model We have determined that these minor
Request To Address the Termination of changes:
737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and
AD 2012–18–13 R1 • Are consistent with the intent that
–500 series airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on Boeing requested a clarification that was proposed in the NPRM for
August 11, 2017 (82 FR 37546). The actions required by the proposed AD correcting the unsafe condition; and
NPRM was prompted by an evaluation terminate the requirements of paragraph • Do not add any additional burden
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by the DAH indicating that the gore web (o) of AD 2012–18–13 R1. Boeing upon the public than was already
lap splices of the aft pressure bulkhead asserted that the actions of Boeing Alert proposed in the NPRM.
are subject to WFD. The NPRM Service Bulletin 737–53A1355, dated We also determined that these
proposed to require repetitive March 10, 2017, supersede the actions changes will not increase the economic
inspections of the gore webs, gore web of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– burden on any operator or increase the
lap splices, and repair webs, as 53A1214, Revision 4, dated December scope of this final rule.

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Related Service Information Under 1 applicable on-condition actions. The splices and around fastener locations in
CFR Part 51 service information also describes, for the apex area outside the repair gore
airplanes with an existing single gore web lap splices); and procedures for
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service web repair, procedures for repetitive applicable on-condition actions. This
Bulletin 737–53A1355, dated March 10, inspections of the gore web (i.e., service information is reasonably
2017. The service information describes inspections around fastener locations in available because the interested parties
procedures for repetitive inspections of the gore web lap splices) and repair have access to it through their normal
the gore web in Zone 1 (i.e., inspections webs (i.e., inspections around fastener course of business or by the means
around fastener locations in the gore locations in the gore web lap splices and identified in the ADDRESSES section.
web lap splices and around fastener around fastener locations in the apex
locations in the apex area outside the area outside the gore web lap splices); Costs of Compliance
gore web lap splices) and gore web lap and, for airplanes with an existing all
splices in Zone 2 (i.e., inspections gore web repair, procedures for We estimate that this AD affects 281
around fastener locations in the gore repetitive inspections of the repair webs airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
web lap splices outside the apex area) (i.e., inspections around fastener the following costs to comply with this
of the aft pressure bulkhead, and locations in the repair gore web lap AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators

Inspection ......... 46 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,910 per inspec- $0 $3,910 per inspection $1,098,710 per inspection
tion cycle. cycle. cycle.

We estimate the following costs to do would be required based on the results determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary on-condition actions that of the inspection. We have no way of might need these on-condition actions:

ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product

Inspection of previous single gore web repair ............. 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ........................... $0 $680
Inspection of previous all gore web repair ................... 10 work-hours × $85 per hour = $850 ......................... 0 850

We have received no definitive data as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. under the criteria of the Regulatory
that would enable us to provide cost In accordance with that order, issuance Flexibility Act.
estimates for the repairs specified in this of ADs is normally a function of the
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
AD. Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Authority for This Rulemaking period, the Executive Director has safety, Incorporation by reference,
Title 49 of the United States Code delegated the authority to issue ADs Safety.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue applicable to transport category
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, airplanes to the Director of the System Adoption of the Amendment
section 106, describes the authority of Oversight Division. Accordingly, under the authority
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Regulatory Findings delegated to me by the Administrator,
Aviation Programs, describes in more the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
detail the scope of the Agency’s This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order follows:
authority.
13132. This AD will not have a PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
We are issuing this rulemaking under
substantial direct effect on the States, on DIRECTIVES
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
the relationship between the national
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
government and the States, or on the
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
distribution of power and
section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows:
responsibilities among the various
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
levels of government.
air commerce by prescribing regulations For the reasons discussed above, I
for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended]
certify that this AD:
the Administrator finds necessary for (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
safety in air commerce. This regulation action’’ under Executive Order 12866, the following new airworthiness
is within the scope of that authority (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under directive (AD):
because it addresses an unsafe condition
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DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures

that is likely to exist or develop on 2018–04–08 The Boeing Company:
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), Amendment 39–19203; Docket No.
products identified in this rulemaking (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
action. FAA–2017–0766; Product Identifier
in Alaska, and 2017–NM–046–AD.
This AD is issued in accordance with (4) Will not have a significant
authority delegated by the Executive economic impact, positive or negative, (a) Effective Date
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, on a substantial number of small entities This AD is effective April 3, 2018.

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(b) Affected ADs (j) Exceptions to Service Information Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
This AD affects AD 2012–18–13 R1, Specifications Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Amendment 39–17429 (78 FR 27020, May 9, (1) For purposes of determining Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
2013) (‘‘AD 2012–18–13 R1’’). compliance with the requirements of this AD: 5232; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– george.garrido@faa.gov.
(c) Applicability 53A1355, dated March 10, 2017, uses the (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) This AD applies to all The Boeing phrase ‘‘the original issue date of this service
Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C, bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the (1) The Director of the Federal Register
–300, –400, and –500 series airplanes, effective date of this AD.’’ approved the incorporation by reference
certificated in any category. (2) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (IBR) of the service information listed in this
737–53A1355, dated March 10, 2017, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type
specifies to contact Boeing for repair part 51.
Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http://rgl.faa.
instructions, and specifies that action as (2) You must use this service information
gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/
‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance), this AD as applicable to do the actions required by
rgstc.nsf/0/EBD1CEC7B301293E86257CB30
requires repair before further flight using a this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
045557A?OpenDocument&Highlight=
method approved in accordance with the (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
st01219se) does not affect the ability to
procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this 53A1355, dated March 10, 2017.
accomplish the actions required by this AD.
AD. (ii) Reserved.
Therefore, for airplanes on which STC
(3) For service information identified in
ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change in (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
product’’ alternative method of compliance (AMOCs) Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
comply with the requirements of 14 CFR FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
39.17. for this AD, if requested using the procedures telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
(d) Subject found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with www.myboeingfleet.com.
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your (4) You may view this service information
Air Transport Association (ATA) of principal inspector or local Flight Standards at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
America Code 53, Fuselage. District Office, as appropriate. If sending 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
(e) Unsafe Condition information directly to the manager of the information on the availability of this
certification office, send it to the attention of material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the person identified in paragraph (l) of this
the design approval holder (DAH) indicating (5) You may view this service information
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- that is incorporated by reference at the
that the gore web lap splices of the aft LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
pressure bulkhead are subject to widespread National Archives and Records
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (NARA). For information on
fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this notify your appropriate principal inspector,
AD to detect and correct cracking in the gore the availability of this material at NARA, call
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
webs, gore web lap splices, and repair webs of the local flight standards district office/
of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
certificate holding district office. locations.html.
result in possible rapid decompression and (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
loss of structural integrity. level of safety may be used for any repair, Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
modification, or alteration required by this 14, 2018.
(f) Compliance
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Michael Kaszycki,
Comply with this AD within the Commercial Airplanes Organization
compliance times specified, unless already Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Aircraft Certification Service.
done. been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be [FR Doc. 2018–03600 Filed 2–26–18; 8:45 am]
(g) Required Actions for Group 1 Airplanes
approved, the repair method, modification BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
For airplanes identified as Group 1 in deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1355, the certification basis of the airplane, and the
dated March 10, 2017: Within 120 days after approval must specifically refer to this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the effective date of this AD, inspect the (4) Except as required by paragraph (j)(2)
airplane, using a method approved in of this AD: For service information that Federal Aviation Administration
accordance with the procedures specified in contains steps that are labeled as Required
paragraph (k) of this AD. for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
14 CFR Part 39
(h) Actions Required for Compliance paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and (k)(4)(ii) of this AD
apply. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9435; Product
Except as required by paragraph (j) of this (i) The steps labeled as RC, including Identifier 2016–NM–108–AD; Amendment
AD: For airplanes identified as Group 2 in substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–18830; AD 2017–06–06]
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1355, identified in an RC step, must be done to
dated March 10, 2017, at the applicable times comply with the AD. If a step or substep is RIN 2120–AA64
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1355, requirement is removed from that step or Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
dated March 10, 2017, do all applicable substep. An AMOC is required for any Services B.V. Airplanes
actions identified as required for compliance deviations to RC steps, including substeps
(‘‘RC’’) in, and in accordance with, the and identified figures. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Administration (FAA), Department of
Service Bulletin 737–53A1355, dated March deviated from using accepted methods in Transportation (DOT).
10, 2017. accordance with the operator’s maintenance ACTION: Final rule.
or inspection program without obtaining
(i) Termination of Requirements of
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, SUMMARY: We are superseding
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Paragraph (o) of AD 2012–18–13 R1

including substeps and identified figures, can Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–22–
Accomplishment of the initial inspection still be done as specified, and the airplane
for Zone 1, defined in Boeing Alert Service 15, which applied to all Fokker Services
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Bulletin 737–53A1355, dated March 10, B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark
2017, and required by paragraph (h) of this (l) Related Information 0100 airplanes. AD 2012–22–15
AD terminates the requirements of paragraph For more information about this AD, required revising the maintenance
(o) of AD 2012–18–13 R1. contact George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer, program to incorporate the limitations,

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