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(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– 

57A0076, Revision 3, dated April 4, 2012. 

(4) The following service information was 

approved for IBR on July 29, 2003 (68 FR 

37402, June 24, 2003). 

(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– 

57A0079, dated June 20, 2002. 

(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–57A0076, 

Revision 1, dated March 29, 2001. 

(5) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 

Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 

Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, 

Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– 

544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; 

Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 

(6) You may view this service information 

at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 

(7) 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/ibrlocations.html. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on 

September 30, 2015. 

Jeffrey E. Duven, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2015–25490 Filed 10–8–15; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2015–1419; Directorate 

Identifier 2014–NM–183–AD; Amendment 

39–18279; AD 2015–20–01] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed 

Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin 

Aeronautics Company Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for all 

Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed 

Martin Aeronautics Company Model 

188 series airplanes. This AD was 

prompted by an evaluation by the 

design approval holder (DAH) 

indicating the left and right lower 

surface panels of the wings are subject 

to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). 

This AD requires repetitive inspections 

for cracking at these panels, and repair 

if necessary. The AD also requires a onetime bolt-hole eddy current inspection 

of all open holes for cracking, repair if 

necessary, and modification. We are 

issuing this AD to prevent fatigue 

cracking of the left and right lower 

surface panels of the wings, which 

could result in reduced structural 

integrity of the airplane. 

DATES: This AD is effective November 

13, 2015. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain publication listed in this AD 

as of November 13, 2015. 

ADDRESSES: For service information 

identified in this AD, contact Lockheed 

Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin 

Aeronautics Company, Airworthiness 

Office, Dept. 6A0M, Zone 0252, Column 

P–58, 86 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 

30063; telephone 770–494–5444; fax 

770–494–5445; email ams.portal@

lmco.com; Internet http://

www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/

TechPubs.html. You may view this 

referenced service information at the 

FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. 

For information on the availability of 

this material at the FAA, call 425–227– 

1221. It is also available on the Internet 

at http://www.regulations.gov by 

searching for and locating Docket No. 

FAA–2015–1419. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 

1419; or in person at the Docket 

Management Facility between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this AD, the regulatory 

evaluation, any comments received, and 

other information. The address for the 

Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is 

Docket Management Facility, U.S. 

Department of Transportation, Docket 

Operations, M–30, West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, 

DC 20590. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl 

Gray, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe 

Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, Atlanta 

Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 

Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 

30337; phone: 404–474–5554; fax: 404– 

474–5605; email: carl.w.gray@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion 

We issued a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 

part 39 by adding an AD that would 

apply to all Lockheed Martin 

Corporation/Lockheed Martin 

Aeronautics Company Model 188 series 

airplanes. The NPRM published in the 

Federal Register on June 5, 2015 (80 FR 

32069). The NPRM was prompted by an 

evaluation by the DAH indicating the 

left and right lower surface panels of the 

wings are subject to WFD. The NPRM 

proposed to require repetitive 

inspections for cracking at these panels, 

and repair if necessary. The NPRM also 

proposed to require a one-time bolt-hole 

eddy current inspection of all open 

holes for cracking, repair if necessary, 

and modification. We are issuing this 

AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the left 

and right lower surface panels of the 

wings, which could result in reduced 

structural integrity of the airplane. 

Comments 

We gave the public the opportunity to 

participate in developing this AD. We 

received no comments on the NPRM (80 

FR 32069, June 5, 2015) or on the 

determination of the cost to the public. 

Conclusion 

We reviewed the available data and 

determined that air safety and the 

public interest require adopting this AD 

as proposed, except for minor editorial 

changes. We have determined that these 

minor changes: 

• Are consistent with the intent that 

was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 

32069, June 5, 2015) for correcting the 

unsafe condition; and 

• Do not add any additional burden 

upon the public than was already 

proposed in the NPRM 80 FR 32069, 

June 5, 2015). 

Related Service Information Under 1 

CFR Part 51 

We reviewed Lockheed Martin Electra 

Service Bulletin 88/SB–707C, Revision 

C, dated April 30, 2014. The service 

information describes procedures for 

repetitive inspections for cracking of the 

left and right lower surface panels of the 

wings on the inboard and outboard 

sides of the buttock line (BL) 65 splice 

joint, and repair. This service 

information also describes procedures 

for a one-time bolt-hole eddy current 

inspection of all open holes for 

cracking, repair, and modification of the 

BL 65 wing root joint. This service 

information is reasonably available 

because the interested parties have 

access to it through their normal course 

of business or by the means identified 

in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this AD affects 4 

airplanes of U.S. registry. 

We estimate the following costs to 

comply with this AD: 


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ESTIMATED COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. 

operators 

X-ray or ultrasonic inspections.Up to 40 work-hours × $85 per hour = up to $3,400 ......... $0 Up to $3,400 .... Up to $13,600. 

Bolt hole inspections ............ 60 work-hours × $85 per hour = $5,100 ............................ 0 $5,100 .............. $20,400. 

Modification .......................... 400 work-hours × $85 per hour = $ 34,000 ....................... 5,000 $39,000 ............ $156,000. 

We estimate the following costs to do 

any necessary repairs that would be 

required based on the results of the 

inspections. We have no way of 

determining the number of aircraft that 

might need these repairs. 

ON-CONDITION COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Repair ............. 500 work-hours × $85 per hour = $42,500 ................................................................................ 0 $42,500 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

Title 49 of the United States Code 

specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 

rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 

section 106, describes the authority of 

the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: 

Aviation Programs, describes in more 

detail the scope of the Agency’s 

authority. 

We are issuing this rulemaking under 

the authority described in Subtitle VII, 

Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 

‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 

section, Congress charges the FAA with 

promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 

air commerce by prescribing regulations 

for practices, methods, and procedures 

the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

This AD will not have federalism 

implications under Executive Order 

13132. This AD will not have a 

substantial direct effect on the States, on 

the relationship between the national 

government and the States, or on the 

distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify that this AD: 

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 

(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 

in Alaska, and 

(4) Will not have a significant 

economic impact, positive or negative, 

on a substantial number of small entities 

under the criteria of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 

follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

■ 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 (AD): 

2015–20–01 Lockheed Martin Corporation/ 

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company: 

Amendment 39–18279; Docket No. 

FAA–2015–1419; Directorate Identifier 

2014–NM–183–AD. 

(a) Effective Date 

This AD is effective November 13, 2015. 

(b) Affected ADs 

This AD affects AD 81–03–53R1, 

Amendment 39–4301 (Docket No. 81–NW– 

97–AD) (47 FR 3347, January 25, 1982). 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Lockheed Martin 

Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics 

Company Model 188A and 188C airplanes, 

certificated in any category, serial numbers 

1001 and subsequent. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 57, Wings. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by an evaluation by 

the design approval holder indicating the left 

and right lower surface panels of the wings 

are subject to widespread fatigue damage. We 

are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue 

cracking of the left and right lower surface 

panels of the wings on the inboard and 

outboard sides of the buttock line (BL) 65 

splice joint, which could result in reduced 

structural integrity of the airplane. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Inspections and Repair 

At the later of the times specified in 

paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: 

Inspect for cracking of the inboard and 

outboard sides of the lower splice joint at BL 

65, using X-ray, ultrasonic, and bolt-hole 

eddy current inspection techniques, as 

applicable, and repair any cracking found, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Lockheed Martin Electra 

Service Bulletin 88/SB–707C, Revision C, 

dated April 30, 2014. All applicable repairs 

must be done before further flight. Repeat the 

inspections at intervals not to exceed 2,000 

flight hours, until the modification required 

by paragraph (h) of this AD has been done. 

Accomplishing the inspections required by 

this paragraph terminates the inspections 

required by paragraphs A. and B. of AD 81– 

03–53R1, Amendment 39–4301 (Docket No. 

81–NW–97–AD) (47 FR 3347, January 25, 

1982). 

(1) Before the accumulation of 19,000 total 

flight hours. 

(2) Within 600 flight hours or 365 days 

after the effective date of this AD, whichever 

occurs first. 

(h) Modification 

At the later of the times specified in 

paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD: Do a 

bolt-hole eddy current inspection of all open 

holes for cracking, repair any cracking found 

before further flight, and modify the BL 65 

wing root lower joint, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed 


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Martin Electra Service Bulletin 88/SB–707C, 

Revision C, dated April 30, 2014. 

Accomplishing this modification terminates 

the inspections required by paragraph (g) of 

this AD. 

(1) Before the accumulation of 29,000 total 

flight hours. 

(2) Within 600 flight hours or 365 days 

after the effective date of this AD, whichever 

occurs first. 

(i) No Reporting Required 

Although Lockheed Martin Electra Service 

Bulletin 88/SB–707C, Revision C, dated April 

30, 2014, specifies to submit a report of crack 

findings, this AD does not include that 

requirement. 

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) The Manager, Atlanta 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. 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 ACO, send it to the 

attention of the person identified in 

paragraph (k) of this AD. 

(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. 

(k) Related Information 

For more information about this AD, 

contact Carl Gray, Aerospace Engineer, 

Airframe Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, Atlanta 

ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, 

GA 30337; phone: 404–474–5554; fax: 404– 

474–5605; email: carl.w.gray@faa.gov. 

(l) 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) Lockheed Martin Electra Service 

Bulletin 88/SB–707C, Revision C, dated April 

30, 2014. 

(ii) Reserved. 

(3) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Lockheed Martin 

Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics 

Company, Airworthiness Office, Dept. 6A0M, 

Zone 0252, Column P–58, 86 S. Cobb Drive, 

Marietta, GA 30063; telephone 770–494– 

5444; fax 770–494–5445; email ams.portal@

lmco.com; Internet http://

www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/

TechPubs.html. 

(4) You may view this service information 

at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 

(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/ibrlocations.html. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on 

September 17, 2015. 

John P. Piccola, Jr., 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2015–24465 Filed 10–8–15; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

Bureau of Industry and Security 

15 CFR Parts 730 and 744 

[Docket No. 150928889–5889–01] 

RIN 0694–AG75 

Updated Statements of Legal Authority 

for the Export Administration 

Regulations To Include Continuation of 

Emergency Declared in Executive 

Order 13224 

AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and 

Security, Commerce. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This rule updates the Code of 

Federal Regulations (CFR) legal 

authority paragraphs in the Export 

Administration Regulations (EAR) to 

cite the most recent Presidential notice 

continuing an emergency declared 

pursuant to the International Emergency 

Economic Powers Act. This is a nonsubstantive rule that only updates 

authority paragraphs of the EAR. It does 

not alter any right, obligation or 

prohibition that applies to any person 

under the EAR. 

DATES: The rule is effective October 9, 

2015. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

William Arvin, Regulatory Policy 

Division, Bureau of Industry and 

Security, telephone: (202) 482–2440. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

The authority for parts 730 and 744 of 

the EAR rests, in part, on Executive 

Order 13224 of September 23, 2001— 

National Emergency With Respect to 

Persons Who Commit, Threaten To 

Commit, Or Support Terrorism, 66 FR 

49079, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 786 and 

on annual notices continuing the 

emergency declared in that executive 

order. This rule revises the authority 

paragraphs for the affected parts to cite 

the most recent such notice, which the 

President signed on September 18, 2015. 

This rule is purely non-substantive, 

and makes no changes other than to 

revise CFR authority paragraphs for the 

purpose of making the authority 

citations current. It does not change the 

text of any section of the EAR, nor does 

it alter any right, obligation or 

prohibition that applies to any person 

under the EAR. 

Rulemaking Requirements 

1. Executive Orders 13563 and 12866 

direct agencies to assess all costs and 

benefits of available regulatory 

alternatives and, if regulation is 

necessary, to select regulatory 

approaches that maximize net benefits 

(including potential economic, 

environmental, public health and safety 

effects, distributive impacts, and 

equity). This rule does not impose any 

regulatory burden on the public and is 

consistent with the goals of Executive 

Order 13563. This rule has been 

determined to be not significant for 

purposes of Executive Order 12866. 

2. Notwithstanding any other 

provision of law, no person is required 

to respond to, nor shall any person be 

subject to a penalty for failure to comply 

with, a collection of information subject 

to the requirements of the Paperwork 

Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 

et seq.) (PRA), unless that collection of 

information displays a currently valid 

Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) Control Number. This rule does 

not involve any collection of 

information. 

3. This rule does not contain policies 

with Federalism implications as that 

term is defined under Executive Order 

13132. 

4. The Department finds that there is 

good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) to 

waive the provisions of the 

Administrative Procedure Act requiring 

prior notice and the opportunity for 

public comment because they are 

unnecessary. This rule only updates 

legal authority citations. It clarifies 

information and is non-discretionary. 

This rule does not alter any right, 

obligation or prohibition that applies to 

any person under the EAR. Because 

these revisions are not substantive 

changes, it is unnecessary to provide 

notice and opportunity for public 

comment. In addition, the 30-day delay 

in effectiveness otherwise required by 5 

U.S.C. 553(d) is not applicable because 

this rule is not a substantive rule. 

Because neither the Administrative 

Procedure Act nor any other law 

requires that notice of proposed 

rulemaking and an opportunity for 

public comment be given for this rule, 

the analytical requirements of the 

Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 

et seq.) are not applicable. Accordingly, 


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