80 FR 30928 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 104 (June 1, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 104 (Monday, June 1, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 30928-30931] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-13018] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0342; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-007-AD; Amendment 39-18168; AD 2015-11-05] 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 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747-8F, and 747-8 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of very high temperatures, near the floor in the aft lower lobe cargo compartment. This AD requires installing an additional zone temperature sensor (ZTS) assembly in the aft cargo compartment, and, for certain airplanes, installing tape and replacing the markers in the bulk cargo compartment. We are issuing this AD to prevent overheating of the aft lower lobe cargo compartment, where, if temperature sensitive cargo is present, the release of flammable vapors could result in a fire or explosion if exposed to an ignition source. DATES: This AD is effective July 6, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 6, 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, Washington. 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 [[Page 30929]] and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0342. 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- 0342; 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: Susan Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA; phone: 425-917-6457; fax: 425-917-6590; email: susan.l.monroe@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 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747-8F, and 747-8 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2014 (79 FR 35968). The NPRM was prompted by reports of very high temperatures, up to 67 degrees Celsius (152 degrees Fahrenheit), near the floor in the aft lower lobe cargo compartment on certain Model 747 airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require installing an additional ZTS in the aft cargo compartment. For certain airplanes, the NPRM proposed to first require installing tape and replacing the markers in the bulk cargo compartment, unless terminated by the early installation of the ZTS. We are issuing this AD to prevent overheating of the aft lower lobe cargo compartment, where, if temperature sensitive cargo is present, the release of flammable vapors could result in a fire or explosion if exposed to an ignition source. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79 FR 35968, June 25, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Clarify ``Required for Compliance'' (RC) Steps United Airlines (UA) asked that we clarify the actions required in the NPRM (79 FR 35968, June 25, 2014) by adding instructions for steps labeled, and not labeled, as ``RC'' in the required service information. UA did not provide a reason for this request. We infer that the commenter is referring to Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2550, dated December 6, 2013, which includes ``RC'' language. (Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2544, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2014, does not include ``RC'' language.) We acknowledge the commenter's request and provide the following clarification. The actions specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2550, dated December 6, 2013, include steps that are identified as RC because these steps have a direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an identified unsafe condition. Therefore, for service information that incorporates the RC concept, steps that are identified as RC, including substeps and identified figures, must be done to comply with the AD. The RC concept does not apply to Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2544, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2014, which does not include any RC steps. We have added a new paragraph (j)(4) in this AD to describe the RC concept. Request To Clarify Certain Language in the Summary Section Boeing asked that we clarify certain language in the Summary section of the NPRM (79 FR 35968, June 25, 2014) to specify that the solution to the unsafe condition is the installation of a ``zone temperature sensor assembly,'' rather than a ``zone temperature sensor.'' Boeing stated that the ZTS is a component within the ZTS assembly, and added that omitting the word ``assembly'' could confuse operators. We agree with the commenter for the reason provided. We have included the word ``assembly'' after references to the ZTS in the SUMMARY of this final rule. Request To Clarify Certain Language in the Discussion Section Boeing asked that we clarify the first sentence of the Discussion section of the NPRM (79 FR 35968, June 25, 2014) to specify that the high temperatures near the floor in the aft lower lobe cargo compartment were found only on certain Model 747 airplanes. Boeing stated that the wording in the NPRM is too broad for the investigation that took place. We agree with the request. We have changed the Discussion section of this final rule accordingly. Boeing also asked that we clarify the following sentence of the Discussion section of the NPRM (79 FR 35968, June 25, 2014): ``Under these conditions, the switches will not command the system valves properly, and the switches may fail to shut off the flow of hot air to the lower lobe cargo compartment, causing compartment temperatures to rise beyond 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit).'' Boeing asked that the word ``will'' be changed to ``may'' in that sentence, because the blockage condition does not guarantee that the temperature switches will not control the system properly. We acknowledge and agree with the commenter's concern. However, since that level of detail does not reappear in a final rule, no change to this final rule is necessary in this regard. Request To Require Additional Actions for Certain Airplanes Boeing asked that airplanes having certain variable numbers specified in paragraph (g)(1) of the proposed AD (79 FR 35968, June 25, 2014) be required to accomplish the actions specified in paragraph (g)(2) of the proposed AD. Boeing stated that airplanes having those variable numbers might have had a partial installation done in production. Boeing also stated that in the next revision of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2544, the action for those airplanes will be a general visual inspection to determine if both markers and tape are installed, and installation of the markers and tape if necessary. We agree with the commenter. Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2544, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2014, has been issued and addresses the concerns identified by the commenter. Therefore, we have revised this final rule to remove paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of the proposed AD. We have also revised paragraph (g) of this AD to include Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21- 2544, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2014, as well as the option of contacting the FAA for an approval method to accomplish the actions. We have added Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2544, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2013, to paragraph (i) of this AD. Request To Remove Airplane Variable Number RC520 Boeing asked that we change paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the proposed AD (79 FR 35968, June 25, 2014) to remove airplane variable number RC520 [[Page 30930]] because it is not a valid airplane variable number. We agree with the commenter for the reason provided. That airplane was identified in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the NPRM (79 FR 35968, June 25, 2014). That paragraph, as explained previously, is not included in this final rule. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously, 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 35968, June 25, 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 35968, June 25, 2014). We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2544, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2014; and Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2550, dated December 6, 2013. The service information describes procedures for installing warning tape and markers in the bulk cargo compartment and installing an additional zone temperature sensor assembly in the aft cargo compartment. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 130 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Install ZTS assembly.............. 91 work-hours x $85 per $7,545 $15,280 $1,986,400 hour = $7,735. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do the optional actions specified in this AD. Optional Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Install tape and markers.................. 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.. $33 $118 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2015-11-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18168; Docket No. FAA- 2014-0342; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-007-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 6, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747-8F, and 747-8 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. [[Page 30931]] (1) Airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-21-2550, dated December 6, 2013. (2) Airplanes identified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 21, Air conditioning. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of very high temperatures, near the floor in the aft lower lobe cargo compartment. We are issuing this AD to prevent overheating of the aft lower lobe cargo compartment, where, if temperature sensitive cargo is present, the release of flammable vapors could result in a fire or explosion if exposed to an ignition source. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Installation for Certain Airplanes (Interim Action) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, remove the existing markers and install tape and new markers in the bulk cargo compartment, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2544, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2014; or using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, as applicable. Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD within 12 months after the effective date of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (h) Installation for All Airplanes (Terminating Action) Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, install an additional zone temperature sensor assembly in the aft cargo compartment, as specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Doing this action within 12 months after the effective date of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. (1) For airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-21- 2550, dated December 6, 2013: Do the actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-21-2550, dated December 6, 2013. (2) For airplanes having variable numbers RC021 and RC573: Do the actions 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 removing the existing markers and installing tape and new markers in the bulk cargo compartment, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin 747-21-2544, dated January 15, 2013; or Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2544, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2013. This service information 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)(1) 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 Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps 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 RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD that is not incorporated by reference, contact Susan Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA; phone: 425-917-6457; fax: 425-917-6590; email: susan.l.monroe@faa.gov. (2) 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. (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 Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2544, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2014. (ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2550, dated December 6, 2013. (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 the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 21, 2015. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-13018 Filed 5-29-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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and thermal conductivity of Metamic NRC Response For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
HT neutron-absorbing structural Leslie Terry,
The NRC staff evaluated this issue as
material. The commenter noted that the Acting Chief, Rules, Announcements, and
part of its SER and concluded that there
justification for this change is that these Directives Branch, Division of Administrative
is no significant reduction in the cooling Services, Office of Administration.
properties have little variability when
capacity of the HI–STORM FW System
Metamic HT is fabricated according to [FR Doc. 2015–13081 Filed 5–29–15; 8:45 am]
as a result of the revisions requested by
the manufacturer’s manual. The BILLING CODE 7590–01–P
the applicant. The NRC staff’s SER
commenter asked the NRC what it determined that CoC 1032, Amendment
thinks testing is for if not to verify that No. 1, Revision 1, casks, when used
the product has been made according to within the requirements of the CoC, will DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the specifications in the manufacturer’s safely store SNF. The comment presents
manual. no information that the NRC has not Federal Aviation Administration
NRC Response already considered, or that would cause
the NRC to change its analysis. 14 CFR Part 39
This issue was addressed by the NRC The purpose of the revision is to [Docket No. FAA–2014–0342; Directorate
staff in its SER, and the commenters do permit the more compact spent fuel Identifier 2014–NM–007–AD; Amendment
not raise any additional information that assemblies now in some reactors’ spent 39–18168; AD 2015–11–05]
would alter the staff’s determination fuel storage pools to be loaded into the
that the HI–STORM FW System, HI–STORM FW System for dry storage. RIN 2120–AA64
Amendment No. 1, Revision 1, casks, In its March 19, 2015, SER (ADAMS
when used within the requirements of Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Accession No. ML14276A620), the NRC
the proposed CoC, will safely store SNF. Company Airplanes
staff found that approval of the
In its March 19, 2015, SER (ADAMS application would permit a volumetric AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Accession No. ML14276A620), the NRC increase of 0.6 percent of the fuel and Administration (FAA), DOT.
staff concluded that this was acceptable a reduction of 0.13 percent of the ACTION: Final rule.
for this specific application. For a original flow area of the 14-rod-by-14-
detailed discussion regarding the NRC rod fuel assembly previously approved SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
staff’s evaluation, see Section 4 of the for use in this cask system. The NRC airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
SER. staff also found, however, that the The Boeing Company Model 747–400,
reduced flow area through the 14x14B 747–400D, 747–400F, 747–8F, and 747–
Issue 11: Exemptions fuel assembly ‘‘is still larger than the 8 series airplanes. This AD was
One commenter contended that a 17x17 assembly flow area used as the prompted by reports of very high
general licensee seeking to load spent bounding scenario in the thermal temperatures, near the floor in the aft
nuclear fuel into the Holtec HI–STORM analysis. As a result, the flow resistance lower lobe cargo compartment. This AD
FW System in accordance with the factor is still less restrictive than the one requires installing an additional zone
changes described in this rulemaking used in the bounding scenario, and the temperature sensor (ZTS) assembly in
would have to request an exemption passive decay heat removal of the the aft cargo compartment, and, for
from the requirements of 10 CFR 72.212 proposed 14x14B assembly is still certain airplanes, installing tape and
and 72.214. Another commenter conservative.’’ The NRC staff also found replacing the markers in the bulk cargo
that the spent fuel cladding ‘‘continues compartment. We are issuing this AD to
asserted that once Holtec has been given
to be protected against degradation prevent overheating of the aft lower lobe
its original CoC, there should be no
leading to gross ruptures under long- cargo compartment, where, if
‘‘exemptions.’’
term storage by maintaining cladding temperature sensitive cargo is present,
NRC Response temperatures below 752 °F (400 °C),’’ the release of flammable vapors could
and ‘‘continues to be protected against result in a fire or explosion if exposed
The revisions to Amendment No. 1 of degradation leading to gross ruptures to an ignition source.
CoC 1032 for the HI–STORM FW under off-normal and accident DATES: This AD is effective July 6, 2015.
System is to provide changes to the cask conditions by maintaining cladding The Director of the Federal Register
system so that general licensees do not temperatures below 1058 °F (570 °C). approved the incorporation by reference
need to request an exemption from any Protection of the cladding against of certain publications listed in this AD
requirements of 10 CFR 72.212 or 10 degradation is expected to allow ready as of July 6, 2015.
CFR 72.214. Like all other proposed CoC retrieval of spent fuel for further ADDRESSES: For service information
amendments or revisions, the general processing or disposal.’’ identified in this AD, contact Boeing
licensee under 10 CFR 72.212(b)(5) will Therefore, the NRC staff has Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
have to perform written evaluations concluded that the comments received & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
which establish that the cask will on the companion proposed rule for the MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
conform to the terms, conditions, and HI–STORM FW System, Amendment telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
specifications of a CoC or an amended No. 1, Revision 1, are not significant fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
CoC listed in § 72.214. adverse comments as defined in www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
Issue 12: Reduced Circulation of Air for NUREG–BR–0053, Revision 6, ‘‘United this referenced service information at
Cooling States Nuclear Regulatory Commission the FAA, Transport Airplane
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Regulations Handbook’’ (ADAMS Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Two commenters objected that the Accession No. ML052720461). Renton, Washington. For information on
proposed change in the HI–STORM FW Therefore, this rule will become the availability of this material at the
System CoC would restrict the effective as scheduled. FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
circulation of air for cooling spent fuel Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 27th day available on the Internet at http://
within the MPC or cask. of May, 2015. www.regulations.gov by searching for
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because it is not a valid airplane • Are consistent with the intent that Service Bulletin 747–21–2550, dated
variable number. was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR December 6, 2013. The service
We agree with the commenter for the 35968, June 25, 2014) for correcting the information describes procedures for
reason provided. That airplane was unsafe condition; and installing warning tape and markers in
identified in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the • Do not add any additional burden the bulk cargo compartment and
NPRM (79 FR 35968, June 25, 2014). upon the public than was already installing an additional zone
That paragraph, as explained proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 35968, temperature sensor assembly in the aft
previously, is not included in this final June 25, 2014). cargo compartment. This service
rule. We also determined that these information is reasonably available
changes will not increase the economic because the interested parties have
Conclusion
burden on any operator or increase the access to it through their normal course
We reviewed the relevant data, scope of this AD. of business or by the means identified
considered the comments received, and in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.
determined that air safety and the Related Service Information Under 1
public interest require adopting this AD CFR Part 51 Costs of Compliance
with the changes described previously, We reviewed Boeing Special We estimate that this AD affects 130
except for minor editorial changes. We Attention Service Bulletin 747–21– airplanes of U.S. registry.
have determined that these minor 2544, Revision 2, dated December 11, We estimate the following costs to
changes: 2014; and Boeing Special Attention comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Install ZTS assembly .............. 91 work-hours × $85 per hour = $7,735 ................................ $7,545 $15,280 $1,986,400
We estimate the following costs to do
the optional actions specified in this
AD.
OPTIONAL COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Install tape and markers .................. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................................................ $33 $118
Authority for This Rulemaking substantial direct effect on the States, on the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Title 49 of the United States Code the relationship between the national follows:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, DIRECTIVES
section 106, describes the authority of responsibilities among the various
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: levels of government.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Aviation Programs, describes in more For the reasons discussed above, I
continues to read as follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under action’’ under Executive Order 12866, § 39.13 [Amended]
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), the following new airworthiness
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation directive (AD):
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in in Alaska, and 2015–11–05 The Boeing Company:
air commerce by prescribing regulations (4) Will not have a significant Amendment 39–18168; Docket No.
economic impact, positive or negative, FAA–2014–0342; Directorate Identifier
for practices, methods, and procedures
2014–NM–007–AD.
the Administrator finds necessary for on a substantial number of small entities
safety in air commerce. This regulation under the criteria of the Regulatory (a) Effective Date
is within the scope of that authority Flexibility Act. This AD is effective July 6, 2015.
because it addresses an unsafe condition
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (b) Affected ADs
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation None.
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action. safety, Incorporation by reference, (c) Applicability
Safety. This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Regulatory Findings
Adoption of the Amendment Model 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747–
This AD will not have federalism 8F, and 747–8 series airplanes, certificated in
implications under Executive Order Accordingly, under the authority any category, as identified in paragraphs
13132. This AD will not have a delegated to me by the Administrator, (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
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(1) Airplanes identified in Boeing Service (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (2) You must use this service information
Bulletin 747–21–2550, dated December 6, (AMOCs) as applicable to do the actions required by
2013. (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(2) Airplanes identified in paragraph (h)(2) Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the (i) Boeing Special Attention Service
of this AD. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Bulletin 747–21–2544, Revision 2, dated
requested using the procedures found in 14 December 11, 2014.
(d) Subject
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, (ii) Boeing Special Attention Service
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Bulletin 747–21–2550, dated December 6,
send your request to your principal inspector
America Code 21, Air conditioning. 2013.
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
(e) Unsafe Condition appropriate. If sending information directly (3) For service information identified in
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
This AD was prompted by reports of very Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
high temperatures, near the floor in the aft attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
lower lobe cargo compartment. We are Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
issuing this AD to prevent overheating of the be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
Requests@faa.gov. 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
aft lower lobe cargo compartment, where, if Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
temperature sensitive cargo is present, the (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector, (4) You may view this service information
release of flammable vapors could result in
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
a fire or explosion if exposed to an ignition
of the local flight standards district office/ 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
source.
certificate holding district office. information on the availability of this
(f) Compliance (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Comply with this AD within the level of safety may be used for any repair (5) You may view this service information
compliance times specified, unless already required by this AD if it is approved by the that is incorporated by reference at the
done. Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization National Archives and Records
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Administration (NARA). For information on
(g) Installation for Certain Airplanes been authorized by the Manager, Seattle the availability of this material at NARA, call
(Interim Action) ACO, to make those findings. For a repair 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Within 12 months after the effective date method to be approved, the repair must meet www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
of this AD, remove the existing markers and the certification basis of the airplane, and the locations.html.
install tape and new markers in the bulk approval must specifically refer to this AD. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 21,
cargo compartment, in accordance with the (4) If the service information contains steps 2015.
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing that are labeled as Required for Compliance
Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–21– (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) John P. Piccola, Jr.,
2544, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2014; and (j)(4)(ii) apply. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
or using a method approved in accordance (i) The steps labeled as RC, including Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) substeps under an RC step and any figures [FR Doc. 2015–13018 Filed 5–29–15; 8:45 am]
of this AD, as applicable. Accomplishing the identified in an RC step, must be done to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
within 12 months after the effective date of for any deviations to RC steps, including
this AD terminates the requirements of this substeps and identified figures.
paragraph. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
(h) Installation for All Airplanes deviated from using accepted methods in HUMAN SERVICES
(Terminating Action) accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining Food and Drug Administration
Within 60 months after the effective date approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
of this AD, install an additional zone
temperature sensor assembly in the aft cargo
including substeps and identified figures, can 21 CFR Part 876
still be done as specified, and the airplane
compartment, as specified in paragraph (h)(1) [Docket No. FDA–2015–N–1338]
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
or (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Doing this
action within 12 months after the effective (k) Related Information Medical Devices; Gastroenterology-
date of this AD terminates the requirements (1) For more information about this AD Urology Devices; Classification of the
of paragraph (g) of this AD. Rectal Control System
that is not incorporated by reference, contact
(1) For airplanes identified in Boeing
Susan Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Service Bulletin 747–21–2550, dated AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration,
Safety and Environmental Systems Branch,
December 6, 2013: Do the actions in HHS.
ANM–150S, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 747– Renton, WA; phone: 425–917–6457; fax: 425– ACTION: Final order.
21–2550, dated December 6, 2013. 917–6590; email: susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
(2) For airplanes having variable numbers
RC021 and RC573: Do the actions using a this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Administration (FDA) is classifying the
method approved in accordance with the Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services rectal control system into class II
procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, (special controls). The special controls
AD. Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– that will apply to the device are
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; identified in this order and will be part
(i) Credit for Previous Actions Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may view this referenced service information
of the codified language for the rectal
This paragraph provides credit for
removing the existing markers and installing at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, control system’s classification. The
tape and new markers in the bulk cargo 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Agency is classifying the device into
compartment, as required by paragraph (g) of information on the availability of this class II (special controls) in order to
this AD, if those actions were performed material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. provide a reasonable assurance of safety
Lhorne on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES
before the effective date of this AD using
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
and effectiveness of the device.
Boeing Service Bulletin 747–21–2544, dated DATES: This order is effective June 1,
January 15, 2013; or Boeing Special Attention (1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
2015. The classification was applicable
Service Bulletin 747–21–2544, Revision 1,
dated September 30, 2013. This service (IBR) of the service information listed in this on February 12, 2015.
information is not incorporated by reference paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
in this AD. part 51. Purva Pandya, Center for Devices and
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| 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 July 6, 2015. | |
| Contact | Susan Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA; phone: 425-917-6457; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 30928 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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