Proposed Rule: Airports: Boeing

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Issued in Renton, Washington, on passengers and crew using the door including the name of the individual
September 10, 2007. escape slide during an emergency who sent the comment (or signed the
Ali Bahrami, evacuation. comment on behalf of an association,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, business, labor union, etc.). You may
DATES: We must receive comments on
Aircraft Certification Service. review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
this proposed AD by November 5, 2007.
[FR Doc. E7–18447 Filed 9–18–07; 8:45 am] Statement in the Federal Register
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
addresses to submit comments on this published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
proposed AD. 19477–78), or you may visit http://
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • DOT Docket Web site: Go to http:// dms.dot.gov.
dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions Examining the Docket
Federal Aviation Administration for sending your comments
electronically. You may examine the AD docket on
14 CFR Part 39 • Government-wide rulemaking Web the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov person at the Docket Operations office
[Docket No. FAA–2007–29227; Directorate and follow the instructions for sending
Identifier 2007–NM–100–AD] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
your comments electronically. through Friday, except Federal holidays.
RIN 2120–AA64 • Mail: U.S. Department of The Docket Operations office (telephone
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– (800) 647–5527) is located on the
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B ground floor of the West Building at the
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., DOT street address stated in the
SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–300, Washington, DC 20590.
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
747–400, 747–400D, and 747SR Series • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
Airplanes • Hand Delivery: Room W12–140 on available in the AD docket shortly after
the ground floor of the West Building, the Docket Management System receives
AGENCY: Federal Aviation them.
Administration (FAA), Department of 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Transportation (DOT). Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 Discussion
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Federal holidays. On June 30, 2004, we issued an
(NPRM). Contact Boeing Commercial NPRM, Docket No. FAA–2004–18583, to
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, address the identified unsafe condition.
new airworthiness directive (AD) for Washington 98124–2207, for the service That NPRM was prompted by reports
certain Boeing Model 747–100, 747– information identified in this proposed from eight operators indicating that
100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747– AD. cracking of the lower forward corner
200C, 747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ivan reveal of the number 3 main entry doors
747SR series airplanes. For certain Li, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe (MEDs) was found on several Model 747
airplanes, this proposed AD would Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle airplanes. Of the twelve reveals that
require a material type inspection to Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind were cracked, eleven were made of cast
determine if the lower forward corner Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 356 aluminum and one was made of
reveal of the number 3 main entry doors 98057–3356; telephone (425) 917–6437; machined 6061 aluminum. The cause of
(MEDs) is a casting. If the reveals are fax (425) 917–6590. the cracking of the reveals made of cast
castings, this proposed AD would SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 356 aluminum is fatigue. The cause of
require repetitive inspection of the the cracking of the reveal made of
reveals for cracking, and corrective Comments Invited
machined 6061 aluminum was a
action if necessary. If the reveals are not We invite you to submit any relevant manufacturing defect, which led to
castings, this proposed AD would written data, views, or arguments fatigue cracking.
require a detailed inspection of the regarding this proposed AD. Send your
reveals for a sharp edge and repetitive Subsequent to issuing the NPRM, we
comments to an address listed in the
inspection of the reveals for cracking, have been working with the
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
and corrective action if necessary. For number ‘‘FAA–2007–29227; Directorate manufacturer to ensure that the unsafe
certain other airplanes, this AD would Identifier 2007–NM–100–AD’’ at the condition is adequately addressed and
require only a detailed inspection of the beginning of your comments. We appropriate service instructions are
reveals for a sharp edge and repetitive specifically invite comments on the available. We have also received new
inspection of the reveals for cracking, overall regulatory, economic, data showing other issues related to the
and corrective action if necessary. For environmental, and energy aspects of unsafe condition. In addition to the
certain other airplanes, this AD would the proposed AD. We will consider all comments received for that NPRM, the
require repetitive inspection of the comments received by the closing date data include reports that forward corner
reveals for cracking only, and corrective and may amend the proposed AD in reveals installed on certain airplanes
action if necessary. This proposed AD light of those comments. have a ‘‘sharp edge’’ detail at the
results from reports of cracking and/or We will post all comments we forward edge, which could lead to
a sharp edge in the lower forward corner receive, without change, to http:// fatigue cracking, and that additional
reveal of the number 3 MEDs. We are dms.dot.gov, including any personal airplanes are affected by the identified
mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with PROPOSALS
proposing this AD to detect and correct information you provide. We will also unsafe condition. We have determined
fatigue cracking of the lower forward post a report summarizing each from these data that the corrective
corner reveal of the number 3 MEDs, substantive verbal contact with FAA actions proposed by that NPRM are
which could lead to the door escape personnel concerning this proposed AD. inadequate for addressing the identified
slide departing from the airplane when Using the search function of that Web unsafe condition; therefore, we have
the door is opened and the slide is site, anyone can find and read the withdrawn that NPRM and are issuing
deployed, and consequent injuries to comments in any of our dockets, this new proposed AD.
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Explanation of Related AD For airplanes identified as Group 2 repeat the detailed inspection; replace
We have previously issued AD 2007– airplanes and Group 1, Configuration 2 the reveal with a new or reworked two-
12–11, amendment 39–15089 (72 FR airplanes: The service bulletin describes piece reveal, which ends the repetitive
31984, June 11, 2007), which applies to procedures for a repetitive detailed inspections; or replace the reveal with a
certain Boeing Model 747 series inspection of the lower forward corner new or reworked one-piece machined
airplanes. That AD requires repetitive reveals for cracking, a one-time detailed aluminum reveal without a sharp edge,
inspections to detect cracks and/or inspection of the lower forward corner do the repetitive inspections again at a
corrosion of the girt bar support fitting reveals for a sharp edge, and corrective new compliance time after the
at certain main entry doors (MED), and action if necessary. The corrective replacement, and do corrective action if
actions include the following: necessary (as specified above in
repair or replacement of the support
• If no cracking and no sharp edge are procedures for Group 2 and Group 1,
fitting. That AD also provides for
found: Replace the reveal with a new or Configuration 2 airplanes).
various terminating actions for the reworked two-piece reveal, which
repetitive inspections. That AD also Accomplishing the actions specified
would end the repetitive inspections; or in the service information is intended to
requires an inspection, for certain do repetitive detailed inspections at a
airplanes, for correct installation of adequately address the unsafe
new compliance time, and corrective condition.
square and conical washers in the girt action if necessary (as specified above in
bar support fitting; an inspection, for procedures for Group 3 airplanes). FAA’s Determination and Requirements
certain other airplanes, to determine if • If no cracking is found but a sharp of the Proposed AD
the washers are installed; and related edge is found: Replace the reveal with
investigative and corrective action if We have evaluated all pertinent
a new or reworked two-piece reveal, information and identified an unsafe
necessary. which would end the repetitive
Actions required by that AD are done condition that is likely to exist or
inspections; or replace the reveal with a develop on other airplanes of this same
in accordance with Boeing Service new or reworked one-piece machined
Bulletin 747–53A2378, Revision 1, type design. For this reason, we are
aluminum reveal without a sharp edge,
dated March 10, 1994; or Boeing Service proposing this AD, which would require
do the repetitive detailed inspections at
Bulletin 747–53A2378, Revision 3, accomplishing the actions specified in
a new compliance time after doing the
dated August 11, 2005. the service information described
replacement, and do corrective action if
Accomplishment of the applicable previously, except as discussed under
necessary (as specified above in
repair in this proposed AD would ‘‘Difference Between the Proposed AD
procedures for Group 3 airplanes).
constitute compliance with the • If cracking is found: Replace the and the Service Bulletin.’’
requirements of paragraph (q)(2)(ii) of reveal with a new or reworked two- Difference Between the Proposed AD
AD 2007–12–11 for the repair of the piece reveal, which would end the and the Service Bulletin
lower forward corner casting (reveal) of repetitive inspection; or replace the
the number 3 MEDs only. reveal with a new or reworked one- Although Step 5 of Figure 8 of the
piece machined aluminum reveal service bulletin specifies that operators
Relevant Service Information may accomplish the actions on forward
without a sharp edge, do the repetitive
We have reviewed Boeing Special detailed inspections at a new corner reveals made of cast 356
Attention Service Bulletin 747–53– compliance time after doing the aluminum in accordance with ‘‘an
2460, Revision 1, dated February 13, replacement, and do corrective action if operator’s equivalent procedure,’’ this
2007. The service bulletin describes necessary (as specified above in proposed AD would require operators to
procedures for inspections of the lower procedures for Group 3 airplanes). accomplish Step 5 of Figure 8 only in
forward corner reveal of the number 3 For airplanes identified as Group 1, accordance with the procedures
MEDs, depending on the configuration Configuration 1 airplanes: The service specified in Boeing Standard Overhaul
of the airplane. bulletin describes procedures for a one- Practices Manual (SOPM) 20–20–02. An
For airplanes identified as Group 3 time material type inspection to ‘‘operator’s equivalent procedure’’ may
airplanes: The service bulletin describes determine if the lower forward corner be used only if approved as an
procedures for a repetitive detailed reveals are castings. If the forward alternative method of compliance in
inspection for cracking of the lower corner reveal is not a casting: Do a one- accordance with paragraph (p) of this
forward corner reveals for cracking, and time detailed inspection of the reveal for AD.
corrective action if necessary. Corrective a sharp edge, repetitive inspection of the The difference described above has
action includes replacing the reveal reveal for cracking, and corrective been coordinated with the
with a new or reworked two-piece action if necessary (as specified above in manufacturer.
reveal, which would end the repetitive procedures for Group 2 and Group 1,
Costs of Compliance
inspections; or replacing the reveal with Configuration 2 airplanes). If the reveal
a new or reworked one-piece machined is a casting: Do repetitive detailed There are about 715 airplanes of the
aluminum reveal without a sharp edge, inspections of the reveal for cracking, affected design in the worldwide fleet.
doing repetitive inspections at a new and corrective action if necessary. The following table provides the
compliance time after the replacement, Corrective actions include the estimated costs for U.S. operators to
and doing corrective action if necessary. following: Weld repair the reveal and comply with this proposed AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of
Average labor
Action Work hours Cost per airplane U.S.-registered Fleet cost
rate per hour airplanes
Inspections .................................... 4 $80 $320, per inspection cycle ........... 119 $38,080, per in-
spection cycle.
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Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. paragraph for that location only after the
replacement.
Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended]
Note 1: For the purpose of this AD, a one-
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 2. The Federal Aviation piece machined aluminum reveal may be
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 reworked into a two-piece reveal in
Section 106, describes the authority of by adding the following new accordance with Part 7 of the service bulletin
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, airworthiness directive (AD): after it was verified to be crack free and
Aviation Programs, describes in more without a sharp edge in accordance with Part
detail the scope of the Agency’s Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2007–29227;
5 of the service bulletin, or after it was
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–100–AD.
authority. confirmed to be crack free in accordance with
We are issuing this rulemaking under Comments Due Date Part 5 of the service bulletin and reworked
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (a) The FAA must receive comments on to remove a sharp edge in accordance with
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, this AD action by November 5, 2007. Part 6 of the service bulletin.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (2) If cracking is found, do the replacement
Affected ADs specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (b) Certain requirements of this AD this AD.
terminate certain requirements of AD 96–23– (i) Before further flight, replace the reveal
air commerce by prescribing regulations
05, amendment 39–9810. with a new or reworked two-piece reveal in
for practices, methods, and procedures accordance with Part 2 of the service
the Administrator finds necessary for Applicability bulletin. No further action is required by this
safety in air commerce. This regulation (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 747– paragraph for that location only after the
is within the scope of that authority 100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, replacement.
because it addresses an unsafe condition 747–200C, 747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, and (ii) Before further flight, replace the reveal
that is likely to exist or develop on 747SR series airplanes, certificated in any with a new or reworked one-piece machined
products identified in this rulemaking category, as identified in Boeing Special aluminum reveal without a sharp edge in
action. Attention Service Bulletin 747–53–2460, accordance with Part 3 of the service
Revision 1, dated February 13, 2007, except bulletin. Within 10,000 flight cycles after
Regulatory Findings airplanes that have been converted to an all- doing the replacement, do the inspection
cargo configuration. The requirements of this specified in paragraph (g) of this AD and
We have determined that this AD also become applicable at the time when repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals
proposed AD would not have federalism a converted airplane operating in an all-cargo not to exceed 6,000 flight cycles until a new
implications under Executive Order configuration is converted back to a or reworked two-piece reveal is installed in
13132. This proposed AD would not passenger or passenger/cargo configuration. accordance with Part 2 of the service
have a substantial direct effect on the bulletin. No further action is required by this
Unsafe Condition
States, on the relationship between the paragraph for that location only after the
national Government and the States, or (d) This AD results from reports of cracking replacement with a two-piece reveal.
on the distribution of power and and/or a sharp edge in the lower forward
corner reveal of the number 3 main entry Note 2: For the purpose of this AD, a one-
responsibilities among the various doors (MEDs). We are issuing this AD to piece machined aluminum reveal with a
levels of government. detect and correct fatigue cracking of the sharp edge may be reworked into a one-piece
For the reasons discussed above, I lower forward corner reveal of the number 3 machined aluminum reveal without a sharp
certify that the proposed regulation: MEDs, which could lead to the door escape edge in accordance with Part 6 of the service
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory slide departing from the airplane when the bulletin after it was confirmed to be crack
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; door is opened and the slide is deployed, and free in accordance with Part 5 of the service
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the consequent injuries to passengers and crew bulletin. After the sharp edge was removed,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures using the door escape slide during an the one-piece machined aluminum reveal
without a sharp edge may be further
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and emergency evacuation.
reworked into a two-piece reveal in
3. Will not have a significant Compliance accordance with Part 7 of the service
economic impact, positive or negative, bulletin.
on a substantial number of small entities (e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
under the criteria of the Regulatory Actions for Group 2 Airplanes and Group 1,
the compliance times specified, unless the
Flexibility Act. Configuration 2 Airplanes
actions have already been done.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation (h) For airplanes identified as Group 2
of the estimated costs to comply with Service Bulletin Reference airplanes in the service bulletin: Before the
this proposed AD and placed it in the (f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in accumulation of 1,500 total flight cycles, or
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section this AD, means the Accomplishment within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective
for a location to examine the regulatory Instructions of Boeing Special Attention date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do
evaluation. Service Bulletin 747–53–2460, Revision 1, the inspection specified in paragraph (j) of
dated February 13, 2007. this AD.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (i) For airplanes identified as Group 1,
Actions for Group 3 Airplanes Configuration 2 airplanes in the service
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (g) For airplanes identified as Group 3 bulletin: Within 1,500 flight cycles after the
safety, Safety. airplanes in the service bulletin: Before the lower forward corner reveal was last replaced
The Proposed Amendment accumulation of 10,000 total flight cycles, or or 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date
within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective of this AD, whichever occurs later, do the
Accordingly, under the authority date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do inspection specified in paragraph (j) of this
delegated to me by the Administrator, a detailed inspection for cracking of the AD.
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part lower forward corner reveals in accordance (j) At the applicable times specified in
39 as follows: with Part 8 of the service bulletin. paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Do a
(1) If no cracking is found, repeat the detailed inspection of the lower forward
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS inspection thereafter at intervals not to corner reveals for cracking and a sharp edge
DIRECTIVES exceed 6,000 flight cycles until a new or in accordance with Part 5 of the service
reworked two-piece reveal is installed in bulletin.
1. The authority citation for part 39 accordance with Part 2 of the service (1) If no cracking and no sharp edge is
continues to read as follows: bulletin. No further action is required by this found, before the accumulation of another
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10,000 flight cycles on the lower forward 3,000 flight cycles until a new or reworked Alternative Methods of Compliance
corner reveal, do the detailed inspection for two-piece lower forward corner reveal is (AMOCs)
cracking specified in paragraph (j) of this AD installed in accordance with Part 2 of the (p)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
and inspect thereafter at intervals not to service bulletin. No further action is required Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
exceed 6,000 flight cycles, until a new or by this paragraph for that location only after authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
reworked two-piece reveal is installed in the replacement. requested in accordance with the procedures
accordance with Part 2 of the service (ii) If cracking is found: Do the actions found in 14 CFR 39.19.
bulletin. No further action is required by this specified in paragraph (k)(2)(ii)(A), (2) To request a different method of
paragraph for that location only after the (k)(2)(ii)(B), or (k)(2)(ii)(C) of this AD. compliance or a different compliance time
replacement. (A) Before further flight, weld repair the for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
(2) If no cracking is found but a sharp edge reveal in accordance with Part 4 of the 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
is found, do the action specified in paragraph service bulletin. Repeat the inspection any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
(j)(2)(i) or (j)(2)(ii) of this AD. specified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD notify your appropriate principal inspector
(i) Before further flight, replace the lower thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
forward corner reveal with a new or flight cycles until a new or reworked two- Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
reworked two-piece reveal, in accordance piece reveal is installed in accordance with FSDO.
with Part 2 of the service bulletin. No further Part 2 of the service bulletin. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
action is required by this paragraph for that (B) Before further flight, replace the reveal level of safety may be used for any repair
location only after the replacement. with a new or reworked two-piece reveal, in required by this AD, if it is approved by an
(ii) Before further flight, replace the reveal accordance with Part 2 of the service Authorized Representative for the Boeing
with a new or reworked one-piece machined bulletin. No further action is required by this Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option
aluminum reveal without a sharp edge, in paragraph for that location only after the Authorization Organization who has been
accordance with Part 3 of the service replacement. authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to
bulletin. Within 10,000 flight cycles after (C) Before further flight, replace the reveal make those findings. For a repair method to
doing the replacement, do the actions with a new or reworked one-piece machined be approved, the repair must meet the
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, except aluminum reveal without a sharp edge, in certification basis of the airplane, and the
for the inspection for a sharp edge. accordance with Part 3 of the service approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(3) If cracking is found, do the action bulletin. Within 10,000 flight cycles after
specified in paragraph (j)(3)(i) or (j)(3)(ii) of Issued in Renton, Washington, on
doing the replacement, do the actions September 10, 2007.
this AD. specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, except
(i) Before further flight, replace the reveal for the inspection for a sharp edge. Ali Bahrami,
with a new or reworked two-piece reveal, in Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
accordance with Part 2 of the service Operator’s Equivalent Procedure Aircraft Certification Service.
bulletin. No further action is required by this (l) Although Step 5 of Figure 8 of the [FR Doc. E7–18420 Filed 9–18–07; 8:45 am]
paragraph for that location only after the service bulletin specifies that operators may BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
replacement. accomplish the actions in accordance with
(ii) Before further flight, replace the lower ‘‘an operator’s equivalent procedure,’’ this
forward corner reveal with a new or AD requires operators to accomplish Step 5
reworked one-piece machined aluminum DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
of Figure 8 in accordance with only the
reveal without a sharp edge, in accordance procedures specified in Boeing Standard
with Part 3 of the service bulletin. Within Federal Aviation Administration
Overhaul Practices Manual (SOPM) 20–20–
10,000 flight cycles after doing the 02 as given in the service bulletin. An
replacement, do the actions specified in ‘‘operator’s equivalent procedure’’ may be 14 CFR Part 39
paragraph (j) of this AD, except for the used only if approved as an alternative [Docket No. FAA–2007–29248; Directorate
inspection for a sharp edge. method of compliance in accordance with Identifier 2007–NM–155–AD]
Actions for Group 1, Configuration 1 paragraph (p) of this AD.
RIN 2120–AA64
Airplanes Compliance With AD 2007–12–11 for MED 3
(k) For airplanes identified as Group 1, Only Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model
Configuration 1 airplanes in the service (m) Accomplishment of the applicable SAAB-Fairchild SF340A (SAAB/
bulletin: Before the accumulation of 1,500 repair required by this AD constitutes SF340A) and SAAB 340B Airplanes
total flight cycles, or within 1,000 flight compliance with the repair of the lower
cycles after the effective date of this AD, forward corner casting (reveal) of the number AGENCY: Federal Aviation
whichever occurs later, do a material type 3 MEDs only, as required by paragraph Administration (FAA), DOT.
inspection to determine if the lower forward (q)(2)(ii) of AD 2007–12–11 (which specifies ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
corner reveals are castings, in accordance the actions be done in accordance with (NPRM).
with the service bulletin. Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53A2378,
(1) If the forward corner reveal is not a Revision 1, dated March 10, 1994; or Boeing SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
casting: Before further flight, do the actions Service Bulletin 747–53A2378, Revision 3, airworthiness directive (AD) for the
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, except dated August 11, 2005). Accomplishment of products listed above. This proposed
for the inspection for a sharp edge. the actions of this AD does not terminate the
(2) If the forward corner reveal is a casting: AD results from mandatory continuing
remaining requirements of AD 2007–12–11.
Before the accumulation of 7,000 total flight airworthiness information (MCAI)
cycles, within 2,000 flight cycles after the Parts Installation originated by an aviation authority of
effective date of this AD, or within 3,000 (n) As of the effective date of this AD, no another country to identify and correct
flight cycles since the forward corner reveal person may install a door lower forward an unsafe condition on an aviation
was inspected in accordance with Boeing corner reveal made of cast 356 aluminum on product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
Service Bulletin 747–53A2378, whichever is any airplane at a location specified by this condition as:
later, do a detailed inspection for cracking of AD.
the lower forward corner reveal, in (o) As of the effective date of this AD, no Subsequent to accidents involving Fuel
accordance with Part 1 of Boeing Special person may install a door lower forward Tank System explosions in flight * * * and
Attention Service Bulletin 747–53–2460, corner reveal made of machined 6061 on ground, * * * Special Federal Aviation
Revision 1, dated February 13, 2007. aluminum on any airplane at a location Regulation 88 (SFAR88) * * * required a
(i) If no cracking is found: Repeat the specified by this AD, unless it has been safety review of the aircraft Fuel Tank
inspection specified in paragraph (k)(2) of confirmed/reworked to be without a sharp System * * *.
this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed edge in accordance with the service bulletin. * * * * *

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