80 FR 12332 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 45 (March 9, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 45 (March 9, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 45 (Monday, March 9, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12332-12335] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-03978] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0347; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-173-AD; Amendment 39-18109; AD 2015-04-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model JT9D or PW4000 engines. This AD was prompted by a report of several cases of low hydraulic pressure or loss of electrical power to the alternating current motor pump (ACMP) on the left engine. This AD requires inspecting for damage of the wiring bundles in the left engine's strut and corrective actions if necessary, and installing new wire support brackets and bundle clamps. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct chafed wire bundles due to rubbing against structure or a hydraulic piping elbow, which could result in electrical arcing in a flammable fluid leakage zone, and provide a possible ignition source for fuel vapors and hydraulic fluids. Ignited fuel vapors or hydraulic fluid in an area without a fire detection or suppression system could result in an uncontained engine strut fire and structural damage to the engine strut. DATES: This AD is effective April 13, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 13, 2015. ADDRESSES: 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. 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-2014- 0347. 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-2014- 0347; 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: Philip Sheridan, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6441; fax: 425-917-6590; email: philip.sheridan@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 certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model JT9D or PW4000 engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 30, 2014 (79 FR 36680). The NPRM was prompted by a report of several cases of low hydraulic pressure or loss of electrical power to the ACMP on the left engine. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting for damage of the wiring bundles in the left engine's strut and corrective actions if necessary, and installing new wire support brackets and bundle clamps. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct chafed wire bundles due to rubbing against structure or a hydraulic piping elbow, which could result in electrical arcing in a flammable fluid leakage zone, and provide a possible ignition source for fuel vapors and hydraulic fluids. Ignited fuel vapors or hydraulic fluid in an area without a fire detection or suppression [[Page 12333]] system could result in an uncontained engine strut fire and structural damage to the engine strut. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79 FR 36680, June 30, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Include Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Engines Boeing requested that paragraphs (c), (g), and (h) of the proposed AD (79 FR 36680, June 30, 2014) be revised to include Model 767 airplanes that are equipped with General Electric engines. Boeing stated that the identified unsafe condition for Model 767 airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines also exists on Model 767 airplanes equipped with General Electric engines. Boeing also noted that it has issued Service Bulletins 767-29A0098 and 767-29A0100 to address the unsafe condition for the airplanes with General Electric Model CF6-80A or CF6-80C2 engines. We agree that a similar unsafe condition might exist for Model 767 airplanes that are equipped with General Electric engines. We are evaluating the potential for this unsafe condition to exist on those airplanes and might consider further rulemaking for those airplanes. However, while we determine whether further rulemaking is appropriate for those airplanes with General Electric engines, we consider it appropriate to proceed with issuance of this AD for Model 767 airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Clarify Certain Figures in Service Information United Airlines stated that it has no issues with the reason for the NPRM (79 FR 36680, June 30, 2014) or the proposed actions. However, United Airlines did have concerns about the clarity of some parts of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0115, dated May 22, 2013.Figure 2 has an illustration that shows four wire bundles, but Step 1 of the figure only specifies three wire bundles to inspect. Another figure, Figure 3, also has the same illustration that shows four wire bundles, but Step 1 of Figure 3 specifies four wire bundles to inspect. It is unclear if the illustration or the Step 1 is incorrect. Step 1 in Figure 4 specifies removing two Hi-Loks and a bracket; then the Hi-Loks are re-installed in Step 4, which seems to indicate the bracket should be discarded. However, Figure 4 does not specify what to do with that bracket, which means it is not clear what the new Hi-loks would be retaining or if the other bracket that is apparently attached to the bulkhead web remains. Steps 2 and 3 of Figure 4 each specify to remove four bolts, but a note for Step 3 states ``do not remove valve mounting brackets.'' It seems the mounting brackets will fall free at that time and, if that is the case, the note should say ``retain brackets for reuse.'' Figure 4 does not specify ``remove and discard'' for certain parts that are not re-used, especially those parts that are duplicated in the new parts kit. We agree that Figure 4 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 29A0115, dated May 22, 2013, could be improved for clarity. However, Figure 4 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0115, dated May 22, 2013, was referenced by a step in the Accomplishment Instructions that was not labeled ``RC'' (required for compliance) and may be deviated from as specified in paragraph (j)(4) of this AD. We revised paragraph (j)(4) of this AD to specify that steps that are not marked ``RC'' may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC), provided the ``RC''- marked steps can still be done and the airplane can be put back in a serviceable condition. Figure 3 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0115, dated May 22, 2013, is correct. Figure 2 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0115, dated May 22, 2013, was identified in a step labeled ``RC'' in the Accomplishment Instructions as a figure that must be done to comply with this AD. We agree that the illustration for Figure 2 is misleading with regard to the number of wire bundles that must be inspected. However, the title of Figure 2 clearly indicates the correct wire bundle numbers (three) and wire bundle identification (W290, W390, and W398) to inspect, and the number of wire bundles specified in Step 1 of the figure is also correct. FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 20-176A, ``Service Bulletins Related to Airworthiness Directives and Indicating FAA Approval on Service Documents,'' dated June 16, 2014 (http://rgl.faa.gov/ Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/ 979ddd1479e1ec6f86257cfc0052d4e9/$FILE/AC%2020-176A.PDF), states that ``To avoid subjective misinterpretation, the text in the accomplishment instructions must be the authoritative information.'' Therefore, we regard the text in Figure 2 to be more authoritative than the illustration for Figure 2. To clarify this information, we added a new Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD and renumbered a subsequent note accordingly. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD clarifies that the illustration in Figure 2 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0115, dated May 22, 2013, shows four wire bundles, but the text in Figure 2 correctly identifies three wire bundles to be inspected. Following the text in Figure 2 will result in accomplishment of the appropriate actions; no approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) is needed to address this issue. We conclude that this will enable operators to successfully incorporate the service information. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that the installation of winglets per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01920SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/59027F43B9A7486E86257B1D006591EE?OpenDocument&Highlight=st01920se) does not affect the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 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 (79 FR 36680, June 30, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 36680, June 30, 2014). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0115, dated May 22, 2013. The service information describes procedures for inspection of wire bundles and replacement of wire support bracket in the left engine strut. This service information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for ways to access this service information. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0115, dated May 22, 2013, specifies concurrent or prior accomplishment of [[Page 12334]] Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0057, Revision 3, dated June 9, 2011, for modification of certain wire bundles. Boeing Service Bulletin 767- 29-0057, Revision 3, dated June 9, 2011, describes procedures for modifying certain wire bundles. This service information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for ways to access this service information. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 126 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection and installation......... 13 work-hours x $85 per $349 $1,454 $183,204 hour = $1,105. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. 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 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2015-04-07 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18109; Docket No. FAA- 2014-0347; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-173-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 13, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model JT9D or PW4000 engines, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0115, dated May 22, 2013. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic Power. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of several cases of low hydraulic pressure or loss of electrical power to the alternating current motor pump (ACMP) on the left engine. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct chafed wire bundles due to rubbing against structure or a hydraulic piping elbow, which could result in electrical arcing in a flammable fluid leakage zone, and provide a possible ignition source for fuel vapors and hydraulic fluids. Ignited fuel vapors or hydraulic fluid in an area without a fire detection or suppression system could result in an uncontained engine strut fire and structural damage to the engine strut. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Corrective Actions Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection for damage of the wiring bundles in the left engine's strut, and all applicable corrective actions; and install new wire support brackets and bundle clamps; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 29A0115, dated May 22, 2013. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The illustration in Figure 2 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0115, dated May 22, 2013, shows four wire bundles, but the text in Figure 2 correctly identifies three wire bundles to be inspected. Following the text in Figure 2 will result in accomplishment of the appropriate actions; no approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) is needed to address this issue. (h) Prior or Concurrent Action For airplanes identified as Group 1 airplanes in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0115, dated May 22, 2013: Prior to or concurrently with doing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do a modification of the wire bundles, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29- 0057, Revision 3, dated June 9, 2011. Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: For certain airplanes, paragraph (b) of AD 2004-16-12, Amendment 39-13768 (69 FR 51002, August 17, 2004), references Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0057, dated December 16, 1993; and Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0057, Revision 1, dated August 14, 2003; as concurrent requirements. (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using any of the service information identified in paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD. (1) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0057, dated December 16, 1993, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2000-19-09, [[Page 12335]] Amendment 39-11910 (65 FR 58641, October 2, 2000). (2) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0057, Revision 1, dated August 14, 2003, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2004-16- 12, Amendment 39-13768 (69 FR 51002, August 17, 2004). (3) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0057, Revision 2, dated September 24, 2009, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle 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. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@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. (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, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, 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 using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program 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 Philip Sheridan, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6441; fax: 425-917-6590; email: philip.sheridan@faa.gov. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. (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) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0115, dated May 22, 2013. (ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0057, Revision 3, dated June 9, 2011. (3) 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. (4) You may view this service information at 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/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 19, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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(A) Imports into the U.S. of qualifying Dated: February 25, 2015. the FAA, Transport Airplane
wool by the eligible person; and Phil C. Karsting, Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
(B) Such qualifying wool that was Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service, Renton, WA. For information on the
manufactured in the U.S. by the eligible and Vice President, Commodity Credit availability of this material at the FAA,
Corporation. call 425–227–1221. It is also available
person.
[FR Doc. 2015–04385 Filed 3–6–15; 8:45 am] on the Internet at http://
(ii) Direct and indirect importers—(A) www.regulations.gov by searching for
BILLING CODE 3410–10–P
In general. Eligible persons that import and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
qualifying wool through a third party 0347.
broker are considered to be indirect
importers of the qualifying wool. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
Persons that directly import qualifying Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the AD docket on
wool and pay the import duty for such the Internet at http://
wool are considered to be direct 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for
importers of the qualifying wool. and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0347; Directorate
(B) Reported dollar value. Eligible Identifier 2013–NM–173–AD; Amendment
0347; or in person at the Docket
persons must state in their annual 39–18109; AD 2015–04–07] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
affidavit whether, in the calendar year and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
immediately preceding the payment, RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
they were direct or indirect importers, contains this AD, the regulatory
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing evaluation, any comments received, and
and the dollar value of the imported
Company Airplanes other information. The address for the
qualifying wool. The reported dollar
value of imports by indirect importers AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
will be subject to a 10% reduction. Administration (FAA), DOT. Docket Management Facility, U.S.
(C) Affirmation. An eligible person ACTION: Final rule. Department of Transportation, Docket
shall annually affirm in the affidavit Operations, M–30, West Building
that, in the calendar year immediately SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
preceding the payment, the eligible airworthiness directive (AD) for certain New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
person The Boeing Company Model 767–200 DC 20590.
and –300 series airplanes equipped with FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(1) Directly or indirectly imported the Pratt & Whitney Model JT9D or PW4000 Philip Sheridan, Senior Aerospace
qualifying wool into the U.S.; engines. This AD was prompted by a Engineer, Systems and Equipment
(2) Manufactured the qualifying wool report of several cases of low hydraulic Branch, ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle
in the U.S.; and pressure or loss of electrical power to Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
(3) Imported qualifying wool from the the alternating current motor pump Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
country of origin identified in the (ACMP) on the left engine. This AD phone: 425–917–6441; fax: 425–917–
affidavit. requires inspecting for damage of the 6590; email: philip.sheridan@faa.gov.
wiring bundles in the left engine’s strut SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(iii) Import documentation—(A) and corrective actions if necessary, and
Direct imports. Applicable to the installing new wire support brackets Discussion
calendar year immediately preceding and bundle clamps. We are issuing this
the payment, an eligible person that We issued a notice of proposed
AD to detect and correct chafed wire rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
directly imported qualifying wool is bundles due to rubbing against structure
required to submit to FAS as part of the part 39 by adding an AD that would
or a hydraulic piping elbow, which apply to certain The Boeing Company
affidavit package scanned copies of CBP could result in electrical arcing in a
Form 7501 ‘‘Entry Summary’’ for the Model 767–200 and –300 series
flammable fluid leakage zone, and airplanes equipped with Pratt &
relevant calculations made in the provide a possible ignition source for
affidavit. Whitney Model JT9D or PW4000
fuel vapors and hydraulic fluids. Ignited engines. The NPRM published in the
(B) Indirect imports. Applicable to the fuel vapors or hydraulic fluid in an area Federal Register on June 30, 2014 (79
calendar year immediately preceding without a fire detection or suppression FR 36680). The NPRM was prompted by
the payment, an eligible person that system could result in an uncontained a report of several cases of low
indirectly imported qualifying wool is engine strut fire and structural damage hydraulic pressure or loss of electrical
required to submit to FAS as part of the to the engine strut. power to the ACMP on the left engine.
affidavit package invoices from third DATES: This AD is effective April 13, The NPRM proposed to require
party brokers for the relevant 2015. inspecting for damage of the wiring
calculations made in the affidavit. The Director of the Federal Register bundles in the left engine’s strut and
(3) Manufacture of qualifying wool. approved the incorporation by reference corrective actions if necessary, and
When reporting the annual dollar value of certain publications listed in this AD installing new wire support brackets
and quantity of imported qualifying as of April 13, 2015. and bundle clamps. We are issuing this
wool, and the annual dollar value and ADDRESSES: For service information AD to detect and correct chafed wire
quantity of the qualifying wool that was identified in this AD, contact Boeing bundles due to rubbing against structure
manufactured, an eligible person may Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data or a hydraulic piping elbow, which
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with RULES
either have manufactured the qualifying & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, could result in electrical arcing in a
wool on its own behalf or had another MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; flammable fluid leakage zone, and
person manufacture the qualifying wool, telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; provide a possible ignition source for
provided the eligible person owned the fax 206–766–5680; Internet https:// fuel vapors and hydraulic fluids. Ignited
qualifying wool at the time of www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view fuel vapors or hydraulic fluid in an area
manufacture. this referenced service information at without a fire detection or suppression
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Boeing Service Bulletin 767–29–0057, describes procedures for modifying Costs of Compliance
Revision 3, dated June 9, 2011, for certain wire bundles. This service We estimate that this AD affects 126
modification of certain wire bundles. information is reasonably available; see airplanes of U.S. registry.
Boeing Service Bulletin 767–29–0057, ADDRESSES for ways to access this We estimate the following costs to
Revision 3, dated June 9, 2011, service information. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection and installation .............................. 13 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,105 ........ $349 $1,454 $183,204
We have received no definitive data List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 detection or suppression system could result
that would enable us to provide cost in an uncontained engine strut fire and
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation structural damage to the engine strut.
estimates for the on-condition actions safety, Incorporation by reference,
specified in this AD. Safety. (f) Compliance
Authority for This Rulemaking Comply with this AD within the
Adoption of the Amendment compliance times specified, unless already
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority done.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, (g) Inspection and Corrective Actions
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
section 106, describes the authority of Within 48 months after the effective date
follows: of this AD, do a detailed inspection for
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: damage of the wiring bundles in the left
Aviation Programs, describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS engine’s strut, and all applicable corrective
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES actions; and install new wire support
authority. brackets and bundle clamps; in accordance
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 with the Accomplishment Instructions of
the authority described in Subtitle VII, continues to read as follows: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–29A0115,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. dated May 22, 2013. Do all applicable
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that corrective actions before further flight.
section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended] Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding illustration in Figure 2 of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 767–29A0115, dated May
air commerce by prescribing regulations the following new airworthiness
22, 2013, shows four wire bundles, but the
for practices, methods, and procedures directive (AD): text in Figure 2 correctly identifies three wire
the Administrator finds necessary for 2015–04–07 The Boeing Company: bundles to be inspected. Following the text
safety in air commerce. This regulation Amendment 39–18109; Docket No. in Figure 2 will result in accomplishment of
is within the scope of that authority FAA–2014–0347; Directorate Identifier the appropriate actions; no approval of an
because it addresses an unsafe condition 2013–NM–173–AD. alternative method of compliance (AMOC) is
that is likely to exist or develop on needed to address this issue.
(a) Effective Date
products identified in this rulemaking
This AD is effective April 13, 2015. (h) Prior or Concurrent Action
action.
(b) Affected ADs For airplanes identified as Group 1
Regulatory Findings airplanes in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
None. 767–29A0115, dated May 22, 2013: Prior to
This AD will not have federalism or concurrently with doing the actions
implications under Executive Order (c) Applicability
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do a
13132. This AD will not have a This AD applies to The Boeing Company modification of the wire bundles, in
substantial direct effect on the States, on Model 767–200 and –300 series airplanes, accordance with the Accomplishment
the relationship between the national certificated in any category, equipped with Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767–
Pratt & Whitney Model JT9D or PW4000 29–0057, Revision 3, dated June 9, 2011.
government and the States, or on the engines, as identified in Boeing Alert Service
distribution of power and Bulletin 767–29A0115, dated May 22, 2013. Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: For
responsibilities among the various certain airplanes, paragraph (b) of AD 2004–
levels of government. (d) Subject 16–12, Amendment 39–13768 (69 FR 51002,
For the reasons discussed above, I Air Transport Association (ATA) of August 17, 2004), references Boeing Service
America Code 29, Hydraulic Power. Bulletin 767–29–0057, dated December 16,
certify that this AD: 1993; and Boeing Service Bulletin 767–29–
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (e) Unsafe Condition 0057, Revision 1, dated August 14, 2003; as
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, This AD was prompted by a report of concurrent requirements.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under several cases of low hydraulic pressure or
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures loss of electrical power to the alternating (i) Credit for Previous Actions
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), current motor pump (ACMP) on the left This paragraph provides credit for the
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation engine. We are issuing this AD to detect and actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD,
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in Alaska, and correct chafed wire bundles due to rubbing if those actions were performed before the
against structure or a hydraulic piping elbow, effective date of this AD using any of the
(4) Will not have a significant which could result in electrical arcing in a service information identified in paragraphs
economic impact, positive or negative, flammable fluid leakage zone, and provide a (i)(1), (i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD.
on a substantial number of small entities possible ignition source for fuel vapors and (1) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–29–0057,
under the criteria of the Regulatory hydraulic fluids. Ignited fuel vapors or dated December 16, 1993, which was
Flexibility Act. hydraulic fluid in an area without a fire incorporated by reference in AD 2000–19–09,
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![Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 45 / Monday, March 9, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 12335
Amendment 39–11910 (65 FR 58641, October (2) You must use this service information Points can be viewed online at the FAA
2, 2000). as applicable to do the actions required by Air Traffic Plans and Publications Web
(2) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–29–0057, this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. site at http://www.faa.gov/
Revision 1, dated August 14, 2003, which (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
documentLibrary/media/Order/JO_
was incorporated by reference in AD 2004– 29A0115, dated May 22, 2013.
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–29–0057, 7400.9Y.pdf. An additional link on this
16–12, Amendment 39–13768 (69 FR 51002,
August 17, 2004). Revision 3, dated June 9, 2011. site entitled Airspace Amendments is
(3) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–29–0057, (3) For service information identified in updated routinely with the most current
Revision 2, dated September 24, 2009, which this AD, contact Boeing Commercial airspace designations and reporting
is not incorporated by reference in this AD. Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services points. It may also be viewed online at
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– publications/. The Order is also
(AMOCs) 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; available for inspection at the National
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
Archives and Records Administration
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the (4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 (NARA). For information on the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For availability of this material at NARA,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, information on the availability of this call 202–741–6030, or go to http://
send your request to your principal inspector material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. www.archives.gov/federal_register/
or local Flight Standards District Office, as (5) You may view this service information code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
appropriate. If sending information directly that is incorporated by reference at the locations.html.
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the National Archives and Records FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
attention of the person identified in Administration (NARA). For information on Designations and Reporting Points, is
paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be the availability of this material at NARA, call published yearly and effective on
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
September 15. For further information,
Requests@faa.gov. you can contact the Airspace Policy and
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, locations.html.
Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
Administration, 800 Independence
19, 2015.
of the local flight standards district office/ Avenue SW., Washington DC, 20591;
Jeffrey E. Duven, telephone: 202–267–8783.
certificate holding district office.
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
Aircraft Certification Service.
level of safety may be used for any repair Fornito, Operations Support Group,
required by this AD if it is approved by the [FR Doc. 2015–03978 Filed 3–6–15; 8:45 am]
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
305–6364.
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
method to be approved, the repair must meet SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the certification basis of the airplane, and the Federal Aviation Administration History
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) If the service information contains steps On October 16, 2014, the FAA
14 CFR Part 71
that are labeled as RC (Required for published in the Federal Register a
Compliance), those steps must be done to [Docket No. FAA–2014–0601; Airspace notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
comply with this AD; any steps that are not Docket No. 14–ANE–7] to amend Class E airspace at Manchester
labeled as RC are recommended. Those steps Airport, Manchester, NH, (79 FR 62079).
that are not labeled as RC may be deviated Amendment of Class E Airspace; Interested parties were invited to
from using accepted methods in accordance Manchester, NH participate in this rulemaking effort by
with the operator’s maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining AGENCY: Federal Aviation submitting written comments on the
approval of an AMOC, provided the steps Administration (FAA), DOT. proposal to the FAA. One anonymous,
labeled as RC can be done and the airplane ACTION: Final rule. positive comment was received.
can be put back in a serviceable condition. Class E airspace designations are
Any substitutions or changes to steps labeled SUMMARY: This action amends Class E published in paragraph 6003 of FAA
as RC require approval of an AMOC. Airspace at Manchester, NH, as a new Order 7400.9Y dated August 6, 2014,
(k) Related Information approach procedure has been and effective September 15, 2014, which
developed, requiring airspace redesign is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
(1) For more information about this AD, 71.1. The Class E airspace designations
contact Philip Sheridan, Senior Aerospace
at Manchester Airport. This enhances
the safety and management of listed in this document will be
Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch,
ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft instrument flight rules (IFR) operations published subsequently in the Order.
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., at the airport. This action also updates Availability and Summary of
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917– the geographic coordinates of the Documents for Incorporation by
6441; fax: 425–917–6590; email: airport. Reference
philip.sheridan@faa.gov.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 30, This document amends FAA Order
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is 2015. The Director of the Federal 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and
available at the addresses specified in Register approves this incorporation by Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014,
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. reference action under title 1, Code of and effective September 15, 2014. FAA
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Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
the annual revision of FAA Order listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 7400.9 and publication of conforming
approved the incorporation by reference final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists
amendments. Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y, air traffic service routes, and reporting
part 51. Airspace Designations and Reporting points.
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Document Modified: 2015-12-18 12:05:41
| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective April 13, 2015. | |
| Contact | Philip Sheridan, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6441; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 12332 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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