2021-19-19: Wings

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2021-19-19 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-21737; Docket No. FAA-2020-1166; Project Identifier AD-2020-00906-T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 8, 2021. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-9 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1350 RB, dated April 23, 2020. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of missing sealant on the left and right wing leading edge outboard blowout door. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the missing sealant, which is intended to act as a fuel barrier. In the presence of a substantial fuel leak from the wing box, the unintended drain path could allow fuel to come into contact with the engine. This condition, if not addressed, could lead to a large ground fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in the Compliance paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1350 RB, dated April 23, 2020, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1350 RB, dated April 23, 2020. Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the actions required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1350, dated April 23, 2020, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1350 RB, dated April 23, 2020. (h) Exception to Service Information Specifications Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1350 RB, dated April 23, 2020, refers to "the Original Issue date of Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1350 RB," this AD requires using "the effective date of this AD." (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (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 responsible Flight Standards 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]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (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 Company Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 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. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Chris Baker, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3552; email: [email protected]. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (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. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-57A1350 RB, dated April 23, 2020. (ii) [Reserved] (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. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (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, email [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued on September 10, 2021. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2021-23935 Filed 11-2-21; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P