2018-19-23: Doors

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) 2013-01-02, Amendment 39-17316 (78 FR 4051, January 18, 2013), and adding the following new AD: \n\n2018-19-23 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19424; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0905; Product Identifier 2017-NM-090-AD. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis AD is effective November 7, 2018. \n\n(b) Affected ADs \n\n\n\tThis AD replaces AD 2013-01-02, Amendment 39-17316 (78 FR 4051, January 18, 2013) (''AD 2013-01-02''). \n\n(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to The Boeing Company airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD. \n\t(1) Model 747-8F and 747-8 series airplanes as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2307, Revision 1, dated May 2, 2018. \n\t(2) Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2308, Revision 1, dated June 18, 2018. \n\t(3) Model 757-200, 757-200PF, 757-200CB, and -300 series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, Revision 2, dated November 14, 2017. \n\n(d) Subject \n\n\n\tAir Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. \n\n(e) Unsafe Condition \n\n\n\tThis AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded cargo door operation. We are issuing this AD to prevent failures of the cargo door control switch from allowing uncommanded movement of the cargo door, which if not corrected, could lead to injuries to persons and damage to the airplane. \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\tExcept as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Do the applicable actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. \n\t(1) For airplanes identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2307, Revision 1, dated May 2, 2018: At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ''Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2307, Revision 1, dated May 2, 2018, do all applicable actions identified as ''RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2307, Revision 1, dated May 2, 2018. \n\t(2) For airplanes identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2308, Revision 1, dated June 18, 2018: At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ''Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin747-52-2308, Revision 1, dated June 18, 2018, do all applicable actions identified as RC in, and in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2308, Revision 1, dated June 18, 2018. \n\t(3) For airplanes identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, Revision 2, dated November 14, 2017: At the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ''Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, Revision 2, dated November 14, 2017, do all applicable actions identified as RC in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, Revision 2, dated November 14, 2017. \n\n(h) Exception to Service Information \n\n\n\tWhere Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2307, Revision 1, dated May 2, 2018; Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2308, Revision 1, dated June 18, 2018; and Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, Revision 2, dated November 14, 2017; specify a compliance time after ''the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. \n\n(i) Credit for Previous Actions \n\n\n\t(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2307, dated May 23, 2017. \n\t(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2308, dated June 5, 2017. \n\t(3) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, datedMay 5, 2016; or Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, Revision 1, dated April 21, 2017. \n\n(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\n\t(1) The Manager, Seattle 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 (k) 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, Seattle 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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(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 \n\n((Page 49784)) \n\ncomply 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(k) Related Information \n\n\n\tFor more information about this AD, contact Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3570; email: [email protected]. \n\n(l) 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 Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2307, Revision 1, dated May 2, 2018. \n\t(ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-52-2308, Revision 1, dated June 18, 2018. \n\t(iii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0093, Revision 2, dated November 14, 2017. \n\t(3) For The Boeing Company 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, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. \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.