2017-26-10: Flight controls

Adoption of the Amendment \n\n\n\tAccordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: \n\nPART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES \n\n0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: \n\n\n\tAuthority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. \n\n\n\nSec. 39.13 (Amended) \n\n0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-08-01, Amendment 39-18137 (80 FR 21645, April 20, 2015), and adding the following new AD: \n\n2017-26-10 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19141; Docket No. FAA- 2017-1179; Product Identifier 2017-NM-177-AD. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis AD is effective January 3, 2018. \n\n(b) Affected ADs \n\n\n\tThis AD replaces AD 2015-08-01, Amendment 39-18137 (80 FR 21645, April 20, 2015) (''AD 2015-08-01''). \n\n(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200PF, - 200CB, and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified inBoeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-27A0157, dated December 18, 2017. \n\n(d) Subject \n\n\n\tAir Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. \n\n(e) Unsafe Condition \n\n\n\tThis AD was prompted by a report of a momentary uncommanded spoiler movement during flap configuration just before landing that occurred on an airplane on which the actions required by AD 2015-08- 01 had been done. We are issuing this AD to prevent a failure condition that can cause an uncommanded spoiler movement resulting in loss of controllability of the airplane during the approach phase of flight. \n\n(f) Compliance \n\n\n\tComply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. \n\n(g) Required Actions \n\n\n\t(1) For airplanes in Configuration 1 in Groups 1, 2, and 3, as defined in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-27A0157, dated December 18, 2017: Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, do all applicable actions identified as ''RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the \n\n((Page 61678)) \n\nAccomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757- 27A0157, dated December 18, 2017. \n\t(2) For airplanes in Configuration 2 in Groups 1, 2, and 3, as defined in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-27A0157, dated December 18, 2017: No work is required by this paragraph. \n\n(h) Prohibited Modification \n\n\n\tAs of the effective date of this AD, do not accomplish the actions specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0152 on any airplane. \n\n(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\n\t(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO 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 local Flight Standards District 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 (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to [email protected]. \n\t(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. \n\t(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 Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 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. \n\t(4) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2015-08-01 are not approved as AMOCs for any provision in this AD. \n\t(5) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions of paragraphs (i)(5)(i) and (i)(5)(ii) of this AD apply. \n\t(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ''RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. \n\t(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. \n\n(j) Related Information \n\n\n\tFor more information about this AD, contact Myra Kuck, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety, Mechanical & Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5316; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. \n\n(k) Material Incorporated by Reference \n\n\n\t(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. \n\t(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. \n\t(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-27A0157, dated December 18, 2017. \n\t(ii) Reserved. \n\t(3) For service information 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; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. \n\t(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. \n\t(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.