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appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the 

FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), 

or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. 

(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 

in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 

a manufacturer or other source, use these 

actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective 

actions are considered FAA-approved if they 

are approved by the State of Design Authority 

(or their delegated agent). You are required 

to assure the product is airworthy before it 

is returned to service. 

(h) Related Information 

Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety 

Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2013–0227, dated 

September 23, 2013 for related information. 

You may examine the MCAI on the Internet 

at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 

for and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2013– 

1019. For service information related to this 

AD, contact SOCATA—Direction des 

Services—65921 Tarbes Cedex 9—France; 

telephone +33 (0) 62 41 7300, fax +33 (0) 62 

41 76 54, or for North America: SOCATA 

NORTH AMERICA, 7501 South Airport 

Road, North Perry Airport, Pembroke Pines, 

Florida 33023; telephone: (954) 893–1400; 

fax: (954) 964–4141; email: mysocata@socata. 

daher.com; Internet: http://mysocata.com. 

You may review this referenced service 

information at the FAA, Small Airplane 

Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, 

Missouri 64106. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, call 

(816) 329–4148. 

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on 

November 27, 2013. 

Earl Lawrence, 

Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 

Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2013–29006 Filed 12–3–13; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2013–0977; Directorate 

Identifier 2013–NM–190–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 

Company Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for all The 

Boeing Company Model 717–200 

airplanes. This proposed AD was 

prompted by multiple reports of 

cracking in the overwing frames. This 

proposed AD would require repetitive 

inspections for cracking in the overwing 

frames, and corrective actions if 

necessary. We are proposing this AD to 

detect and correct such cracking, which 

could result in a severed frame and 

might increase the loading of adjacent 

frames, resulting in damage to the 

adjacent structure and consequent loss 

of structural integrity of the airplane. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by January 21, 2014. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 

11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail 

address above between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact Boeing 

Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data 

& Services Management, 3855 

Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019, 

Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; telephone 

206–544–5000, extension 2; fax 206– 

766–5683; Internet https://

www.myboeingfleet.com. 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. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov; 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 proposed AD, the 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for the Docket Office 

(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the 

ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 

available in the AD docket shortly after 

receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric 

Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, 

Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, Los 

Angeles Aircraft Certification Office 

(ACO), FAA, 3960 Paramount 

Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; 

phone: 562–627–5348; fax: 562–627– 

5210; email: eric.schrieber@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments about 

this proposal. Send your comments to 

an address listed under the ADDRESSES

section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 

2013–0977; Directorate Identifier 2013– 

NM–190–AD’’ at the beginning of your 

comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of this proposed AD. We will 

consider all comments received by the 

closing date and may amend this 

proposed AD because of those 

comments. 

We will post all comments we 

receive, without change, to http://

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. We 

will also post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact we receive 

about this proposed AD. 

Discussion 

We received multiple reports of 

cracking in the overwing frames on 

Boeing Model 717 airplanes. The 

airplanes had accumulated between 

18,235 and 36,208 total flight hours, and 

between 11,991 and 45,091 total flight 

cycles. The cracks, caused by fatigue, 

originated in the upper radius of the 

frame inboard tab just below the floor. 

This condition, if not corrected, could 

result in a severed frame, which might 

increase the loading of adjacent frames 

and result in damage to the adjacent 

structure and consequent loss of 

structural integrity of the airplane. 

Relevant Service Information 

We reviewed Boeing Alert Service 

Bulletin 717–53A0036, dated August 12, 

2013. For information on the procedures 

and compliance times, see this service 

information at http://regulations.gov by 

searching for Docket No. FAA–2013– 

0977. 

FAA’s Determination 

We are proposing this AD because we 

evaluated all the relevant information 

and determined the unsafe condition 

described previously is likely to exist or 

develop in other products of the same 

type design. 

Proposed AD Requirements 

This proposed AD would require 

accomplishing the actions specified in 

the service information described 

previously, except as discussed under 

‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD 

and the Service Information.’’ 

The FAA worked in conjunction with 

industry, under the Airworthiness 

Directives Implementation Aviation 

Rulemaking Committee, to enhance the 

AD system. One enhancement was a 

new process for annotating which steps 

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for compliance with an AD. 

Differentiating these steps from other 

tasks in the service information is 

expected to improve an owner’s/

operator’s understanding of crucial AD 

requirements and help provide 

consistent judgment in AD compliance. 

The actions specified in the service 

information described previously 

include steps that are labeled as RC 

(required for compliance) because these 

steps have a direct effect on detecting, 

preventing, resolving, or eliminating an 

identified unsafe condition. 

As noted in the specified service 

information, steps labeled as RC must be 

done to comply with the proposed AD. 

However, steps that are not labeled as 

RC are recommended. Those steps that 

are not labeled as RC may be deviated 

from, done as part of other actions, or 

done using accepted methods different 

from those identified in the service 

information without obtaining approval 

of an alternative method of compliance 

(AMOC), provided the steps labeled as 

RC can be done and the airplane can be 

put back in a serviceable condition. Any 

substitutions or changes to steps labeled 

as RC will require approval of an 

AMOC. 

The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is 

used in this proposed AD. ‘‘Corrective 

actions’’ are actions that correct or 

address any condition found. Corrective 

actions in an AD could include, for 

example, repairs. 

Differences Between This Proposed AD 

and the Service Information 

The service bulletin specifies to 

contact the manufacturer for 

instructions on how to repair certain 

conditions, but this proposed AD would 

require repairing those conditions in 

one of the following ways: 

• In accordance with a method that 

we approve; or 

• Using data that meet the 

certification basis of the airplane, and 

that have been approved by the Boeing 

Commercial Airplanes Organization 

Designation Authorization (ODA) whom 

we have authorized to make those 

findings. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this proposed AD 

affects 129 airplanes of U.S. registry. 

We estimate the following costs to 

comply with this proposed AD: 

ESTIMATED COSTS

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

Inspections .................... 22 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,870 per inspection cycle.$0 $1,870 per inspection 

cycle.

$241,230 per inspection 

cycle. 

We estimate the following costs to do 

any necessary replacements that would 

be required based on the results of the 

proposed inspections. We have no way 

of determining the number of aircraft 

that might need these replacements: 

ON-CONDITION COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Replacement of a frame station .................. 126 work-hours × $85 per hour = $10,710 ................................... $83,060 $93,770 

In addition, for the on-condition 

repairs specified in this proposed AD, 

we have received no definitive data that 

would enable us to provide cost 

estimates. 

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 

We determined that this proposed AD 

would not have federalism implications 

under Executive Order 13132. This 

proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: 

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

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

the 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. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 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): 

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– 

2013–0977; Directorate Identifier 2013– 

NM–190–AD. 

(a) Comments Due Date 

We must receive comments by January 21, 

2014. 


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(b) Affected Ads 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to all The Boeing 

Company Model 717-200 airplanes, 

certificated in any category. 

(d) Subject 

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America 

Code 53, Fuselage. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by multiple reports 

of cracking in the overwing frames. We are 

issuing this AD to detect and correct such 

cracking, which could result in a severed 

frame and might increase the loading of 

adjacent frames, resulting in damage to the 

adjacent structure and consequent loss of 

structural integrity of the airplane. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Inspections and Corrective Actions 

At the applicable time specified in 

paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do a 

general visual inspection and a high 

frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for 

cracking of the left-side and right-side 

overwing frames at station 737, and do all 

applicable corrective actions, in accordance 

with the Accomplishment Instructions of 

Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 717–53A0036, 

dated August 12, 2013, except as required by 

paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable 

corrective actions before further flight. 

Except as required by paragraph (h)(2) of this 

AD, repeat the inspections thereafter at the 

applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., 

‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service 

Bulletin 717–53A0036, dated August 12, 

2013. 

(1) For Group 1, Configuration 1 airplanes 

identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

717–53A0036, dated August 12, 2013: At the 

time specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., 

‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service 

Bulletin 717–53A0036, dated August 12, 

2013, except as provided by paragraph (h)(1) 

of this AD. 

(2) For Group 1, Configuration 2 airplanes 

identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

717–53A0036, dated August 12, 2013: At the 

applicable time specified in paragraph 

(g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD. 

(i) For airplanes on which the overwing 

frame has not been replaced: Within 9,300 

flight cycles after accomplishing the 

inspections specified in Boeing Multi 

Operator Message (MOM) MOM–MOM–13– 

0375–01B, dated May 9, 2013. 

(ii) For airplanes on which the overwing 

frame has been replaced: Within 12,000 flight 

cycles after replacing the frame. 

(h) Exceptions to Service Information 

(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

717–53A0036, dated August 12, 2013, 

specifies 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. 

(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

717–53A0036, dated August 12, 2013, 

specifies to contact Boeing for the 

compliance time of an inspection repetitive 

interval, this AD requires a compliance time 

approved by the FAA in accordance with the 

procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this 

AD. 

(3) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

717–53A0036, dated August 12, 2013, 

specifies to contact Boeing for repair 

instructions, this AD requires repair before 

further flight using a method approved in 

accordance with the procedures specified in 

paragraph (j) of this AD. 

(i) Credit for Previous Actions 

This paragraph provides credit for only the 

initial general visual inspection, HFEC 

inspection, and frame replacement required 

by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions 

were performed before the effective date of 

this AD using Boeing Multi Operator Message 

(MOM) MOM–MOM–13–0375–01B, dated 

May 9, 2013. 

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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. 

(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable 

level of safety may be used for any repair 

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, to make those findings. For a repair 

method to be approved, the repair must meet 

the certification basis of the airplane and 14 

CFR 25.571, Amendment 45, and the 

approval must specifically refer to this AD. 

(4) If the service information contains steps 

that are labeled as RC (Required for 

Compliance), those steps must be done to 

comply with this AD; any steps that are not 

labeled as RC are recommended. Those steps 

that are not labeled as RC may be deviated 

from, done as part of other actions, or done 

using accepted methods different from those 

identified in the specified service 

information without obtaining approval of an 

AMOC, provided the steps labeled as RC can 

be done and the airplane can be put back in 

a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or 

changes to steps labeled as RC require 

approval of an AMOC. 

(k) Related Information 

(1) For more information about this AD, 

contact: Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, 

Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, Los Angeles 

ACO, FAA, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, 

Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– 

5348; fax: 562–627–5210; email: 

eric.schrieber@faa.gov. 

(2) For service information identified in 

this AD, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, 

Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855 

Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long 

Beach, CA 90846–0001; telephone 206–544– 

5000, extension 2; fax 206–766–5683; 

Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on 

November 26, 2013. 

Jeffrey E. Duven, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2013–29004 Filed 12–3–13; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Food and Drug Administration 

21 CFR Chapter I 

[Docket No. FDA–2013–N–1524] 

Bulk Drug Substances That May Be 

Used To Compound Drug Products in 

Accordance With Section 503B of the 

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 

Concerning Outsourcing Facilities; 

Request for Nominations 

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, 

HHS. 

ACTION: Notification; request for 

nominations. 

SUMMARY: The Food and Drug 

Administration (FDA or Agency) is 

preparing to develop a list of bulk drug 

substances (bulk drugs) that may be 

used to compound drug products in 

accordance with section 503B of the 

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 

(the FD&C Act), concerning outsourcing 

facilities. To identify candidates for this 

bulk drugs list, interested groups and 

individuals may nominate specific bulk 

drug substances, and FDA is describing 

the information that should be provided 

to the Agency in support of each 

nomination. 

DATES: Submit either electronic or 

written nominations for the bulk drug 

substances list by March 4, 2014. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit 

nominations, identified by Docket No. 

FDA–2013–N–1524, by any of the 

following methods. 

Electronic Submissions 

Submit electronic nominations in the 

following way: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// 

www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 


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