2010-06-16: Fuselage

2010-06-16 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-16241. Docket No. FAA- 2009-0642; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-001-AD. \n\nEffective Date \n\n\t(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 21, 2010. \n\nAffected ADs \n\n\t(b) None. \n\nApplicability \n\n\t(c) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, - 300F, and -400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0193, Revision 1, dated April 9, 2009. \n\nSubject \n\n\t(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53: Fuselage. \n\nUnsafe Condition \n\n\t(e) This AD results from reports of scribe lines found at skin lap joints, butt joints, around external repairs and antennas, and at locations where external decals had been cut. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct scribe lines, which can develop into fatigue cracks in the skin and cause sudden decompression of the airplane. \n\nCompliance \n\n\t(f) You are responsible for having the actionsrequired by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. \n\nInspection \n\n\t(g) At the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., "Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0193, Revision 1, dated April 9, 2009, except as provided in paragraph (h) of this AD, do detailed inspections for scribe lines of skin lap joints around external repairs and antennas, and at locations where external decals might have been cut. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions at the times specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0193, Revision 1, dated April 9, 2009, by accomplishing all actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of that service bulletin, except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD. \n\n\tNote 1: The inspection exemptions noted in paragraph 1.E. of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0193, Revision 1, dated April 9, 2009, apply to this AD. \n\nExceptions to Service Bulletin Specifications \n\n\t(h) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0193, Revision 1, dated April 9, 2009, specifies a compliance time after "the original issue date on this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. \n\t(i) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0193, Revision 1, dated April 9, 2009, specifies to contact Boeing for appropriate action, accomplish applicable actions before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. \n\nReport \n\n\t(j) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD: Submit a report of positive findings of scribe lines deeper than 0.001 inch along with a repair plan found during the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Operators may use the reporting form contained in Appendixes B and C, as applicable, of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0193, Revision 1, dated April9, 2009. Send the report to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. The report must contain, at a minimum, the inspection results, a description of any discrepancies found, the airplane serial number, and the number of flight cycles and flight hours on the airplane. Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements contained in this AD and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. \n\t(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. \n\t(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. \n\nCredit for Actions Accomplished Previously \n\n\t(k) Actions accomplished previously in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0193, dated November 25, 2008, are considered acceptable for compliance with the applicable actions specified in this AD. \n\nAlternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\t(l)(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. Send information to Attn: Berhane Alazar, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6577; fax (425) 917-6590. Or, e-mail information to 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- Requests@faa.gov. \n\t(2) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. \n\t(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. \n\nMaterial Incorporated by Reference \n\n\t(m) You must use Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0193, Revision 1, dated April 9, 2009, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. \n\t(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. \n\t(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; e-mail me.boecom@boeing.com; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. \n\t(3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. \n\t(4) You may also review copies of the 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html.