AD 2026-22-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Helicopters Model AS350B2 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
unsafe condition on these products.
Required Actions
inspecting the load dropping control system, inspecting the manual release lever for free play, and, depending on the results, performing corrective actions
Federal Register Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2, AS350B3, AS355N, AS355NP, and EC130B4 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a release of the load on the cargo hook without manual release initiation by the pilot. This AD requires inspecting the load dropping control system, inspecting the manual release lever for free play, and, depending on the results, performing corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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67445 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 206 / Tuesday, October 27, 2026 / Rules and Regulations (3) For airplanes not identified in paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of this AD: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, replace all PSU-mounted video monitors that do not have secondary retention lanyards with PSU-mounted video monitors that have secondary retention lanyards, using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) Where the Compliance Time columns of the tables in the ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 757–25–0320 RB, Revision 1, dated August 6, 2025, refer to the original issue date of Requirements Bulletin 757–25–0320 RB, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) Where the Compliance Time columns of the tables in the ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 757–25–0321 RB, Revision 1, dated August 6, 2025, refer to the original issue date of Requirements Bulletin 757–25–0321 RB, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (3) Where Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletins 757–25–0320 RB, Revision 1, and 757–25–0321 RB, Revision 1, both dated August 6, 2025, specify contacting Boeing for alternative installation instructions and doing the installation, this AD requires doing the installation 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 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 Requirements Bulletin 757–25–0320 RB, dated January 19, 2024. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, AIR–520, Continued Operational Safety 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 (k)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: AMOC@ faa.gov. (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, AIR–520, Continued Operational Safety 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. (k) Additional Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Julie Linn, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3584; email: julie.linn@faa.gov. (2) Material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the address specified in paragraph (l)(3) of this AD. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 757–25–0320 RB, Revision 1, dated August 6, 2025. (ii) Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 757–25–0321 RB, Revision 1, dated August 6, 2025. (3) For Boeing material 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; website myboeingfleet.com . (4) You may view this material 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 material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Issued on October 21, 2026. Brian Knaup, Acting Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2026–21864 Filed 10–26–26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2026–11816; Project Identifier MCAI–2026–00790–R; Amendment 39–23503; AD 2026–22–01] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY : The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2, AS350B3, AS355N, AS355NP, and EC130B4 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a release of the load on the cargo hook without manual release initiation by the pilot. This AD requires inspecting the load dropping control system, inspecting the manual release lever for free play, and, depending on the results, performing corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective November 12, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 12, 2026. The FAA must receive comments on this AD by December 11, 2026. 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 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. AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2026–11816; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email: ADs@easa.europa.eu; website: easa.europa.eu. • You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2026–11816. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:58 Oct 26, 2026 Jkt 271001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27OCR1.SGM 27OCR1 lotter on DSK8BHNXB4PROD with RULES1 67446 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 206 / Tuesday, October 27, 2026 / Rules and Regulations FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Anthony Kenward, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (817) 222–5152; email: anthony.b.kenward@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Comments Invited The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments using a method listed under ADDRESSES . Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2026–11816; Project Identifier MCAI–2026–00790–R’’ at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule because of those comments. Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to regulations.gov , including any personal information you provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact received about this final rule. Confidential Business Information CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Anthony Kenward, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking. Background EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2026–0146, dated July 24, 2026 (EASA AD 2026– 0146) (also referred to as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition on all Airbus Helicopters Model AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, AS 355 N, AS 355 NP, and EC 130 B4 helicopters. The MCAI states a report was received of a loss of a collapsible bucket during water pickup when the load released from the cargo hook without manual release initiation by the pilot. Subsequent investigation revealed that the release mechanism could not be properly adjusted due to the poor condition of the release activation cable, which appeared to be twisted and, therefore, no longer met the tolerances for the cable length. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent unintended loss of the load on the cargo hook. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in in-flight loss of a cargo load and cause injury to persons on the ground. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2026–11816. Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2026– 0146, which specifies procedures for inspecting the load dropping control of the cargo swing installation without removal from the helicopter. EASA AD 2026–0146 also requires repetitively inspecting the required free play of the manual release lever and the correct functioning of the dropping control of the mechanical emergency release system of the cargo swing installation. Depending on the results of the inspections, EASA AD 2026–0146 further specifies procedures for removing the load dropping control from the helicopter and visually inspecting the dropping control, adjusting the cargo swing emergency release control or replacing the dropping control. This material 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. FAA’s Determination These products have been approved by the civil aviation authority (CAA) of another country and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, that authority has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD 2026– 0146, described previously, as incorporated by reference, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. See ‘‘Differences Between this AD and the MCAI’’ for a discussion of the general differences included in this AD. Differences Between This AD and the MCAI The MCAI specifies the ‘‘check’’ for free play of the manual release lever may be accomplished by a pilot (owner/ operator), whereas this AD refers to that action as an ‘‘inspection’’ and requires those inspections to be accomplished by persons authorized under 14 CFR 43.3. Interim Action The FAA considers that this AD is an interim action. If final action is later identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking. Explanation of Required Compliance Information In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD process, the FAA developed a process to use some CAA ADs as the primary source of information for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, EASA AD 2026–0146 is incorporated by reference in this AD. This AD requires compliance with EASA AD 2026–0146 in its entirety through that incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular section in EASA AD 2026–0146 does not mean that operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD requirement refers to ‘‘all required actions and compliance times,’’ compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section titled ‘‘Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)’’ in EASA AD 2026–0146. Material required by EASA AD 2026– 0146 for compliance will be available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2026–11816 after this AD is published. Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective Date Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq. ) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ‘‘good cause,’’ finds that those procedures are VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:58 Oct 26, 2026 Jkt 271001 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27OCR1.SGM 27OCR1 lotter on DSK8BHNXB4PROD with RULES1 67447 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 206 / Tuesday, October 27, 2026 / Rules and Regulations ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ Under this section, an agency, upon finding good cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days, upon a finding of good cause. An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies forgoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because the unintended in-flight loss of the load on the cargo hook could result in injury to persons on the ground. Specifically, the inspections must be accomplished within 50 sling cycles or within 30 days, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD. Additionally, the compliance time of this AD is shorter than the time necessary for public comment and for publication of the final rule. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b). In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days, for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forgo notice and comment. Regulatory Flexibility Act The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1,134 helicopters of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD: E STIMATED C OSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators Inspect (one-time) dropping control (not removed). 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..... $0 $85 ........................... $96,390. Inspect (repetitively) the manual re- lease lever. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per inspection. 0 $85 per inspection ... $96,390 per inspection. The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary repairs that will be required based on the results of the inspection. The agency has no way of determining the number of helicopters that might need these repairs: O N -C ONDITION C OSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Inspect and adjust dropping control (removed) ................. 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ................. $0.00 $170 Replace and adjust dropping control ................................. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..................... 1,200 1,285 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. The FAA is 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, and (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. 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: 2026–22–01 Airbus Helicopters: Amendment 39–23503; Docket No. FAA–2026–11816; Project Identifier MCAI–2026–00790–R. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 12, 2026. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2, AS350B3, AS355N, VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:58 Oct 26, 2026 Jkt 271001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27OCR1.SGM 27OCR1 lotter on DSK8BHNXB4PROD with RULES1 67448 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 206 / Tuesday, October 27, 2026 / Rules and Regulations AS355NP, and EC130B4 helicopters, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2500, Cabin equipment/furnishings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of a release of the load on the cargo hook without manual release initiation by the pilot. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent the unintended loss of the load on the cargo hook. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in in-flight loss of cargo load and cause injury to persons on the ground. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2026–0146, dated July 24, 2026 (EASA AD 2026–0146). (2) For purpose of this AD, a ‘‘sling cycle’’ is defined as one landing with or without stopping the rotor or one external load- carrying operation; an external load-carrying operation occurs each time a helicopter picks up an external load and drops it off. (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2026–0146 (1) Where EASA AD 2026–0146 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2026– 0146 specifies ‘‘a ‘visual check’’, this AD requires replacing that text with ‘‘an ‘inspection’’. (3) Where EASA AD 2026–0146 specifies a ‘‘check for free play’’, this AD requires replacing that text with ‘‘inspection for free play’’. (4) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2026– 0146 specifies ‘‘mission’’, this AD requires replacing that text with ‘‘operation’’. (5) Where Note 1 of paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2026–0146 allows the check for free play to be accomplished by a suitably authorized pilot, this AD requires that action be accomplished by persons authorized under 14 CFR 43.3. (6) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2026–0146. (i) No Reporting Requirement Although the material referenced in EASA AD 2026–0146 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, International Validation 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 International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and email to: AMOC@faa.gov. (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) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Anthony Kenward, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (817) 222– 5152; email: anthony.b.kenward@faa.gov. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2026–0146, dated July 24, 2026. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email: ADs@easa.europa.eu; website: easa.europa.eu. (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov . Issued on October 20, 2026. Steven W. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2026–21856 Filed 10–26–26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2026–2725; Project Identifier AD–2025–00999–T; Amendment 39–23497; AD 2026–21–08] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY : The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737–700, –700C, –800, and –900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a leak through the form-in-place (FiP) gasket at the engine fuel shutoff valve access panel found during a leak check. This AD requires a detailed inspection of the left- and right-side FiP gasket at the engine fuel shutoff valve access panel for correct sealant installation, a fluid leak test of the engine fuel shutoff valve access panels for any leak, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective December 1, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 1, 2026. ADDRESSES : AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2026–2725; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For Boeing material 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; website myboeingfleet.com . • You may view this material 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. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2026–2725. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Erica Bayles, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 907–271–5844; email: erica.e.bayles@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 737–700, –700C, –800, and –900ER series airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 26, 2026 (91 FR 14654). The NPRM was prompted by a leak through VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:58 Oct 26, 2026 Jkt 271001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27OCR1.SGM 27OCR1 lotter on DSK8BHNXB4PROD with RULES1
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