80 FR 34252 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 115 (June 16, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 115 (June 16, 2015)
| Page Range | 34252-34256 | |
| FR Document | 2015-14174 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 16, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 34252-34256] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-14174] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0485; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-093-AD; Amendment 39-18176; AD 2015-12-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-13-05 for all The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. AD 2007-13-05 required repetitive measurements of the freeplay of the right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab, and related [[Page 34253]] investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD requires repetitive freeplay inspections and lubrication of the right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by the manufacturer's determination that the procedure for the rudder freeplay inspection does not properly detect excessive freeplay in the rudder control load loop. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct excessive wear in the load loop components of the control surfaces, which could lead to excessive freeplay of the control surfaces, flutter, and consequent loss of control of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective July 21, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 21, 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-2014-0485. 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- 0485; 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: Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6573; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007). AD 2007-13-05 applied to all The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 29, 2014 (79 FR 43981). The NPRM was prompted by a determination by the manufacturer that, after AD 2007-13- 05 was issued, the procedure for the rudder freeplay inspection did not properly detect excessive freeplay in the rudder control load loop. The NPRM proposed to continue to require repetitive freeplay inspections and lubrication of the right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct excessive wear in the load loop components of the control surfaces, which could lead to excessive freeplay of the control surfaces, flutter, and consequent loss of control of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment. A4A, on behalf of American Airlines (AA), stated that AA is already in compliance with the requirements proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014). Request To Exclude Certain Airplanes Boeing requested that the airplanes referenced in the SUMMARY section and Discussion paragraph of the NPRM (79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014) be changed from ``all The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes'' to ``most of The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes.'' Boeing stated that Model 777-200F airplanes are not affected by the NPRM. We agree to change the phrase ``all The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes'' for clarity. This final rule supersedes AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007), which was applicable to all Boeing Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. At the time AD 2007-13-05 was published, all Model 777-200, -200LR, - 300, and -300ER series airplanes were referred to as ``all The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes.'' Since then, Model 777F has been added to the U.S. type certificate data sheet. We have revised the SUMMARY section of this final rule to specify all The Boeing Company Model 777- 200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. The Discussion paragraph of the NPRM (79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014) is not restated in this final rule. Request To Clarify the Unsafe Condition Boeing requested that we clarify the unsafe condition specified in the SUMMARY section, Discussion paragraph, and paragraph (e) of the NPRM. Boeing stated that the repetitive freeplay inspections of the right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014) would not prevent, detect, or correct flutter; the proposed freeplay inspections would detect excessive wear in the load loop components of the control surfaces. Boeing pointed out that excessive wear could lead to excessive freeplay of the control surfaces, which could cause unacceptable airframe vibration during flight. Based on the explanation provided by the commenter, we agree to clarify the unsafe condition that is the basis for issuing this final rule. However, we will not replace the word ``flutter'' with ``unacceptable airframe vibration'' because the unsafe condition is flutter, not vibration. We have revised the unsafe condition statement as follows, ``We are issuing this AD to detect and correct excessive wear in the load loop components of the control surfaces, which could lead to excessive freeplay of the control surfaces, flutter, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.'' This revision appears in the SUMMARY section and Discussion paragraph of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this final rule, as well as paragraph (e) of this AD. Request To Clarify the Requirements of Paragraph (g) of the Proposed AD (79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014) Boeing requested that we revise paragraph (g) of the proposed AD (79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014) by deleting ``rudder'' from the following sentence: ``If during any inspection required by this paragraph, the rudder freeplay exceeds any applicable measurement . . . .'' Boeing explained that this statement is incorrect because it is not just the rudder freeplay, but if any elevator, rudder, or rudder tab freeplay exceeds any applicable measurement specified in the service information, the [[Page 34254]] applicable corrective actions need to be accomplished before further flight. We agree to revise the specified sentence in paragraph (g) of this AD, because corrective actions before further flight are needed for any elevator, rudder, or rudder tab freeplay that exceeds any applicable measurement specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777- 27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014. Requests To Correct Errors in the Service Information Japan Airlines (JAL) and United Airlines noted that there are typographical errors in Appendix B and Appendix C of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014. JAL requested that the FAA issue an AD to mandate the incorporation of the next revision (Revision 3) of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, or provide an exception to these typographical errors in this AD. United Airlines requested that the FAA issue a global alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to correct the errors identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014. We agree that Appendix B and Appendix C of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, contain typographical errors. However, we do not consider that delaying this action until after the release of the manufacturer's planned service bulletin revision is warranted. Because some of these typographical errors affect the procedures for correctly measuring the freeplay of the rudder tab surface, we have provided the corrections for those errors in paragraph (i) of this AD instead of issuing an AMOC. Paragraph (i) of the proposed AD (79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014) has been redesignated as paragraph (i)(1) in this AD, and new paragraphs (i)(2), (i)(3), and (i)(4) have been added to this AD. We have also revised paragraph (g) of this AD to refer to paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(4) of this AD. Additional Changes to This Final Rule Paragraph (k)(4) of the NPRM (79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014) stated that AMOCs approved previously for AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007), are not approved as AMOCS for the requirements of this AD. We have now determined that AMOCs for certain actions required by AD 2007-13-05 are acceptable for the corresponding requirements of this AD. We have revised paragraph (k)(4) of this AD and added new paragraphs (k)(5) and (k)(6) to this AD to include this information. 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, and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 43981, July 29, 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 43981, July 29, 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 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014. The service information describes procedures for repetitive freeplay inspections and lubrication of the right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab, and related investigative and corrective actions. 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 142 airplanes of U.S. registry. The new actions of this AD would add no additional economic burden to that imposed by AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007). The current costs for this AD are repeated for the convenience of affected operators, as follows: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Measurement (inspection), 4 work-hours x $85 $0 $340 per $48,280 per elevator. per hour = $340 measurement measurement per measurement (inspection) cycle. (inspection) (inspection) cycle. cycle. Lubrication, elevator............ 17 work-hours x $85 0 $1,445 per $205,190 per per hour = $1,445 lubrication cycle. lubrication cycle. per lubrication cycle. Measurement (inspection), rudder. 4 work-hours x $85 0 $340 per $48,280 per per hour = $340 measurement measurement per measurement (inspection) cycle. (inspection) (inspection) cycle. cycle. Lubrication, rudder.............. 7 work-hours x $85 0 $595 per $84,490 per per hour = $595 lubrication cycle. lubrication cycle. per lubrication cycle. Measurement (inspection), rudder 3 work-hours x $85 0 $255 per $36,210 per tab. per hour = $255 measurement measurement per measurement (inspection) cycle. (inspection) (inspection) cycle. cycle. Lubrication, rudder tab.......... 5 work-hours x $85 0 $425 per $60,350 per per hour = $425 lubrication cycle. lubrication cycle. per lubrication cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition corrective 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 [[Page 34255]] section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have determined that 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007), and adding the following new AD: 2015-12-03 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18176 ; Docket No. FAA- 2014-0485; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-093-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 21, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, - 300, and -300ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Airplanes having a Variable Number identified in paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014. (2) Airplanes having a date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness on or after January 27, 2014. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by the manufacturer's determination that the procedure for the rudder freeplay inspection does not properly detect excessive freeplay in the rudder control load loop. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct excessive wear in the load loop components of the control surfaces, which could lead to excessive freeplay of the control surfaces, flutter, and consequent loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections of Elevators, Rudder, and Rudder Tab At the applicable times specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Inspect the freeplay of the right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab by accomplishing all of the actions specified in Parts 1, 3, and 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, except as provided by paragraphs (i)(2) through (i)(4) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the intervals specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014. If, during any inspection required by this paragraph, the freeplay exceeds any applicable measurement specified in Part 1, 3, and 5, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, before further flight, do the applicable corrective actions in accordance with Part 1, 3, and 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27- 0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014. (h) Repetitive Lubrication At the applicable times specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Lubricate the elevator components, rudder components, and rudder tab components, by accomplishing all of the actions specified in Parts 2, 4, and 6 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, as applicable. Repeat the lubrication thereafter at the interval specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, as applicable. (i) Exception to Service Information Specifications (1) Where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, specifies a compliance time ``after the original issue date on this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after July 25, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007)). (2) Where Appendix B, paragraph 1.f., ``Freeplay Inspection,'' step (8), of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, specifies that the center of the pad must be within 1.0 inch (13 millimeters) of the center line of the rib rivets in the rudder tab, this AD requires that the center of the tab must be within 1.0 inch (25 millimeters) of the center line of the rib rivets in the rudder tab. (3) Where Appendix C, paragraph 1.e., ``Rudder Tab Surface Freeplay--Inspection,'' step (2) and step (6), of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, specify that the placement of the force gage and pad should be within one inch of the centerline line of the middle rudder PCU rib and at 12 +/-1 inch (305 +/-72 millimeters) forward of the rudder tab trailing edge, this AD requires placement of the force gage and pad within one inch of the centerline line of the middle rudder PCU rib and at 12 +/-1 inch (305 +/-25 millimeters) forward of the rudder tab trailing edge. (4) Where Appendix C, paragraph 1.e., ``Rudder Tab Surface Freeplay--Inspection,'' step (3), of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, specifies to apply a 30 +/-pound (133 +/-14 newton) force, this AD requires applying a 30 +/-3 pound force (133 +/-14 newton) force. (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD. (1) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, dated July 18, 2006, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007). [[Page 34256]] (2) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 1, dated October 1, 2009, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (k) 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 (l)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (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) AMOCs approved previously for the freeplay measurements of the right and left elevators and rudder tab required by paragraph (f) of AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding requirements of this AD. (5) AMOCs approved previously for the freeplay measurements of the rudder required by paragraph (f) of AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39- 15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007), are not approved as AMOCs for the corresponding requirements of this AD. We are not aware of any such AMOCs. (6) AMOCs approved previously for the repetitive lubrications required by paragraph (g) of AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding requirements of this AD. (l) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6573; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. (m) 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 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (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 June 3, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-14174 Filed 6-15-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (IBR) of the service information listed in this
for Model A300–600 airplanes. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(i) Where the tables in paragraph 1.E.(2), In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your part 51.
‘‘Accomplishment Timescale,’’ of Airbus request to your principal inspector or local (2) You must use this service information
Service Bulletin A300–57–6029, Revision 08, Flight Standards District Office, as as applicable to do the actions required by
dated April 25, 2013, specify a grace period appropriate. If sending information directly this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
for doing the actions for airplanes that have to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (3) The following service information was
exceeded the thresholds, this AD requires, for Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, approved for IBR on July 21, 2015.
all airplanes, that the actions be done within International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6029,
the specified grace period after the effective Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Revision 08, dated April 25, 2013.
date of this AD or before the specified Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; (ii) Reserved.
thresholds, whichever occurs later. telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. (4) The following service information was
(ii) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A300– Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- approved for IBR on April 23, 2008 (73 FR
57–6029, Revision 08, dated April 25, 2013, AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 14670, March 19, 2008).
specifies to ‘‘contact Airbus’’ before further (i) Before using any approved AMOC, (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–0177,
flight, this AD requires repairing using a notify your appropriate principal inspector, Revision 05, dated March 23, 2007.
method approved by the Manager, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6029,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport of the local flight standards district office/ Revision 06, dated March 23, 2007.
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or European certificate holding district office. The AMOC (5) For service information identified in
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s approval letter must specifically reference this AD, contact Airbus SAS Airworthiness
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA); this AD. Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
and accomplishing those actions before (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
further flight. If approved by the DOA, the 2008–06–18, Amendment 39–15430 (73 FR telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
approval must include the DOA-authorized 14670, March 19, 2008), are approved as 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
AMOCs for the corresponding requirements airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
signature.
of this AD. (6) You may view this service information
(2) If, during any inspection as required by
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, discrepancies are at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
detected, before next flight, accomplish the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
applicable corrective actions, in accordance information on the availability of this
a manufacturer, the action must be
with the Accomplishment Instructions of material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
accomplished using a method approved by
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6029, (7) You may view this service information
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
Revision 08, dated April 25, 2013. that is incorporated by reference at the
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
(3) Corrective actions, as required by National Archives and Records
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, do not constitute Administration (NARA). For information on
approved by the DOA, the approval must
terminating action for the repetitive the availability of this material at NARA, call
include the DOA-authorized signature.
inspection requirements of paragraph (h)(1) (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
of this AD. agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
person is not required to respond to, nor locations.html.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
shall a person be subject to a penalty for Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 3,
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
failure to comply with a collection of 2015.
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
information subject to the requirements of Michael Kaszycki,
if those actions were performed before April
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
23, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008–06– Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
collection of information displays a current
18, Amendment 39–15430 (73 FR 14670, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
March 19, 2008)), using the applicable Control Number for this information [FR Doc. 2015–14283 Filed 6–15–15; 8:45 am]
service information identified in paragraphs collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD, which this collection of information is estimated to
are not incorporated by reference by this AD. be approximately 5 minutes per response,
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–0177, including the time for reviewing instructions,
Revision 03, dated May 29, 2006 (for Model DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
completing and reviewing the collection of
A300 series airplanes). information. All responses to this collection
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–0177, Federal Aviation Administration
of information are mandatory. Comments
Revision 04, dated January 5, 2007 (for Model concerning the accuracy of this burden and
A300 series airplanes). 14 CFR Part 39
suggestions for reducing the burden should
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57– be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence [Docket No. FAA–2014–0485; Directorate
6029, Revision 04, dated May 29, 2006 (for Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Identifier 2014–NM–093–AD; Amendment
Model A300–600 series airplanes). Information Collection Clearance Officer, 39–18176; AD 2015–12–03]
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57– AES–200.
6029, Revision 05, dated October 23, 2006 RIN 2120–AA64
(for Model A300–600 series airplanes). (k) Related Information
(2) This paragraph provides credit for (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
actions required by paragraph (g) or (h) of Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Company Airplanes
this AD, if those actions were performed Airworthiness Directive 2012–0203, dated
before the effective date of this AD, using October 1, 2012, for related information. This AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6029, MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Administration (FAA), DOT.
Revision 07, dated June 6, 2011 (for Model Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by ACTION: Final rule.
A300–600 series airplanes), which is not searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
incorporated by reference by this AD. 2014–0618. SUMMARY: We are superseding
(2) Service information identified in this Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–13–
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
AD that is not incorporated by reference is 05 for all The Boeing Company Model
The following provisions also apply to this available at the addresses specified in
AD:
777–200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER
paragraphs (l)(5) and (l)(6) of this AD.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance series airplanes. AD 2007–13–05
(AMOCs): The Manager, International (l) Material Incorporated by Reference required repetitive measurements of the
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (1) The Director of the Federal Register freeplay of the right and left elevators,
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approved the incorporation by reference rudder, and rudder tab, and related
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section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs (h) Repetitive Lubrication
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD replaces AD 2007–13–05, At the applicable times specified in tables
air commerce by prescribing regulations Amendment 39–15109 (72 FR 33856, June 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’
for practices, methods, and procedures 20, 2007). of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
the Administrator finds necessary for 777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated January 27,
(c) Applicability 2014, except as provided by paragraph (i)(1)
safety in air commerce. This regulation
This AD applies to The Boeing Company of this AD: Lubricate the elevator
is within the scope of that authority components, rudder components, and rudder
Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER
because it addresses an unsafe condition series airplanes, certificated in any category, tab components, by accomplishing all of the
that is likely to exist or develop on as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of actions specified in Parts 2, 4, and 6 of the
products identified in this rulemaking this AD. Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
action. (1) Airplanes having a Variable Number Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–
identified in paragraph 1.A., ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of 0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, as
Regulatory Findings applicable. Repeat the lubrication thereafter
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
at the interval specified in tables 1, 2, and 3
We have determined that this AD will 777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated January 27,
of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
not have federalism implications under 2014. Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (2) Airplanes having a date of issuance of 0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, as
not have a substantial direct effect on the original airworthiness certificate or date applicable.
the States, on the relationship between of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness on or after January 27, 2014. (i) Exception to Service Information
the national government and the States, Specifications
or on the distribution of power and (d) Subject
(1) Where Boeing Special Attention Service
responsibilities among the various Air Transport Association (ATA) of Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated
levels of government. America Code 27, Flight Controls. January 27, 2014, specifies a compliance time
For the reasons discussed above, I (e) Unsafe Condition
‘‘after the original issue date on this service
certify that this AD: bulletin,’’ this AD requires compliance
This AD was prompted by the within the specified compliance time after
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
manufacturer’s determination that the July 25, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007–
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, procedure for the rudder freeplay inspection 13–05, Amendment 39–15109 (72 FR 33856,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under does not properly detect excessive freeplay in June 20, 2007)).
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures the rudder control load loop. We are issuing (2) Where Appendix B, paragraph 1.f.,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), this AD to detect and correct excessive wear ‘‘Freeplay Inspection,’’ step (8), of Boeing
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in the load loop components of the control Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–
in Alaska, and surfaces, which could lead to excessive 0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014,
freeplay of the control surfaces, flutter, and specifies that the center of the pad must be
(4) Will not have a significant consequent loss of control of the airplane. within 1.0 inch (13 millimeters) of the center
economic impact, positive or negative, line of the rib rivets in the rudder tab, this
on a substantial number of small entities (f) Compliance AD requires that the center of the tab must
under the criteria of the Regulatory Comply with this AD within the be within 1.0 inch (25 millimeters) of the
Flexibility Act. compliance times specified, unless already center line of the rib rivets in the rudder tab.
done. (3) Where Appendix C, paragraph 1.e.,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 ‘‘Rudder Tab Surface Freeplay—Inspection,’’
(g) Repetitive Inspections of Elevators, step (2) and step (6), of Boeing Special
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Rudder, and Rudder Tab Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–0062,
safety, Incorporation by reference, At the applicable times specified in tables Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, specify
Safety. 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ that the placement of the force gage and pad
of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin should be within one inch of the centerline
Adoption of the Amendment line of the middle rudder PCU rib and at 12
777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated January 27,
Accordingly, under the authority 2014, except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) +/¥1 inch (305 +/¥72 millimeters) forward
delegated to me by the Administrator, of this AD: Inspect the freeplay of the right of the rudder tab trailing edge, this AD
and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab by requires placement of the force gage and pad
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as within one inch of the centerline line of the
follows: accomplishing all of the actions specified in
Parts 1, 3, and 5 of the Accomplishment middle rudder PCU rib and at 12 +/¥1 inch
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention (305 +/¥25 millimeters) forward of the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS rudder tab trailing edge.
DIRECTIVES Service Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2,
(4) Where Appendix C, paragraph 1.e.,
dated January 27, 2014, except as provided
‘‘Rudder Tab Surface Freeplay—Inspection,’’
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 by paragraphs (i)(2) through (i)(4) of this AD.
step (3), of Boeing Special Attention Service
Repeat the inspections thereafter at the
continues to read as follows: intervals specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of
Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated
January 27, 2014, specifies to apply a 30 +/
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing ¥pound (133 +/¥14 newton) force, this AD
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–27– requires applying a 30 +/¥3 pound force
§ 39.13 [Amended] 0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014. If, (133 +/¥14 newton) force.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by during any inspection required by this
paragraph, the freeplay exceeds any (j) Credit for Previous Actions
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
applicable measurement specified in Part 1, This paragraph provides credit for the
2007–13–05, Amendment 39–15109 (72 3, and 5, as applicable, of the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of
FR 33856, June 20, 2007), and adding
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Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing this AD, if those actions were performed
the following new AD: Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–27– before the effective date of this AD using the
2015–12–03 The Boeing Company: 0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, service information specified in paragraph
Amendment 39–18176 ; Docket No. before further flight, do the applicable (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD.
FAA–2014–0485; Directorate Identifier corrective actions in accordance with Part 1, (1) Boeing Special Attention Service
2014–NM–093–AD. 3, and 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions Bulletin 777–27–0062, dated July 18, 2006,
of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin which was incorporated by reference in AD
(a) Effective Date 777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2007–13–05, Amendment 39–15109 (72 FR
This AD is effective July 21, 2015. 2014. 33856, June 20, 2007).
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(2) Boeing Special Attention Service (2) You must use this service information incorporating an operational limitation
Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 1, dated as applicable to do the actions required by into the Limitations section of the
October 1, 2009, which is not incorporated this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. airplane flight manual (AFM) or
by reference in this AD. (i) Boeing Special Attention Service
airplane flight manual supplement
Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance January 27, 2014. (AFMS). This AD was prompted by
(AMOCs) (ii) Reserved. reports of Avidyne IFDs displaying
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft (3) For service information identified in incorrect course deviation indication
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the this AD, contact Boeing Commercial information during GPS approaches
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services (incorrect display of lateral deviations).
requested using the procedures found in 14 Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, We are issuing this AD to correct the
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– unsafe condition on these products.
send your request to your principal inspector 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
DATES: This AD is effective July 1, 2015
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information to all persons except those persons to
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 whom it was made immediately
attention of the person identified in Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For effective by Emergency AD 2015–10–51,
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may information on the availability of this issued on May 18, 2015, which
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. contained the requirements of this
Requests@faa.gov. (5) You may view this service information amendment.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, that is incorporated by reference at the We must receive comments on this
notify your appropriate principal inspector, National Archives and Records AD by July 31, 2015.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
of the local flight standards district office/ using the procedures found in 14 CFR
certificate holding district office. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair locations.html. methods:
required by this AD if it is approved by the Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 3, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization 2015. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Jeffrey E. Duven, instructions for submitting comments.
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair Aircraft Certification Service.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
method to be approved, the repair must meet Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
[FR Doc. 2015–14174 Filed 6–15–15; 8:45 am]
the certification basis of the airplane, and the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
approval must specifically refer to this AD. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(4) AMOCs approved previously for the Washington, DC 20590.
freeplay measurements of the right and left • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
elevators and rudder tab required by DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
paragraph (f) of AD 2007–13–05, Amendment
39–15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007), are Federal Aviation Administration p.m., Monday through Friday, except
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding Federal holidays.
requirements of this AD. 14 CFR Part 39 Examining the AD Docket
(5) AMOCs approved previously for the
freeplay measurements of the rudder [Docket No. FAA–2015–2191; Directorate You may examine the AD docket on
required by paragraph (f) of AD 2007–13–05, Identifier 2015–CE–019–AD; Amendment the Internet at http://
Amendment 39–15109 (72 FR 33856, June 39–18183; AD 2015–10–51] www.regulations.gov by searching for
20, 2007), are not approved as AMOCs for the RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
corresponding requirements of this AD. We 2191; or in person at the Docket
are not aware of any such AMOCs. Airworthiness Directives; Avidyne Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
(6) AMOCs approved previously for the Corporation Integrated Flight Displays p.m., Monday through Friday, except
repetitive lubrications required by paragraph
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Federal holidays. The AD docket
(g) of AD 2007–13–05, Amendment 39–15109
(72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007), are approved Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this AD, the regulatory
as AMOCs for the corresponding evaluation, any comments received, and
ACTION: Final rule; request for
requirements of this AD. other information. The street address for
comments. the Docket Operations Office (phone:
(l) Related Information 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(1) For more information about this AD, airworthiness directive (AD) for section. Comments will be available in
contact Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace the AD docket shortly after receipt.
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,
Avidyne Corporation (Avidyne)
Integrated Flight Displays (IFDs) part FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA number (P/N) 700–00083–() loaded with Anthony Pigott, Aerospace Engineer,
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6573; fax: 425– software release 9.3.1.0 or earlier release Boston Aircraft Certification Office,
917–6590; email: Haytham.Alaidy@faa.gov. (referred to as Model R9—10 inch), P/ FAA, 12 New England Executive Park,
(2) Service information identified in this N 700–00171–() loaded with software Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781)
AD that is not incorporated by reference is release 9.2.5.0 or earlier release (referred 238–7158; fax: (781) 238–7199; email:
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
available at the addresses specified in to as Model R9—12 inch), and P/N 700– anthony.pigott@faa.gov.
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. 00182–() loaded with software release SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference 10.0.3.0 or earlier release (referred to as
Model IFD540). This emergency AD was Discussion
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference sent previously to all known U.S. On May 18, 2015, we issued
(IBR) of the service information listed in this owners and operators of all aircraft that Emergency AD 2015–10–51, which
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR incorporate the above referenced requires incorporating an operational
part 51. Avidyne IFDs. This AD requires limitation into the Limitations section of
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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 21, 2015. | |
| Contact | Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6573; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 34252 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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