80 FR 42014 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 136 (July 16, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 136 (July 16, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-17203 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 136 (Thursday, July 16, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 42014-42018] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-17203] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0428; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-067-AD; Amendment 39-18205; AD 2015-14-07] 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 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of deficiencies in the flight control module (FCM) software. This AD requires installing certain FCM software. We are issuing this AD to correct deficiencies in the FCM software, which, if not corrected, could prevent continued safe flight and landing. DATES: This AD is effective August 20, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 20, 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, [[Page 42015]] 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- 0428. 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- 0428; 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 Document 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: Douglas Tsuji, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6546; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. 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 787-8 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 2, 2014 (79 FR 37684). The NPRM was prompted by reports of deficiencies in the FCM software. The NPRM proposed to require installing certain FCM software. We are issuing this AD to correct deficiencies in the FCM software, which, if not corrected, could prevent continued safe flight and landing. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79 FR 37684, July 2, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM (79 FR 37684, July 2, 2014) United Airlines Engineering, the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA), and Boeing expressed support for the NPRM (79 FR 37684, July 2, 2014). United Airlines Engineering also indicated that all of its airplanes were modified as of April 2, 2014, with no adverse effects. Request To Issue Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) Boeing requested that we issue AMOCs for several items it identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 001, dated February 6, 2014. Boeing requested AMOCs to do the following actions.Install the FCM operational program software (OPS) in the Mass Storage Device 1 only. To identify the existing FCM OPS software as either part number HNP5E-AL01-5010 (Block Point 1) or part number HNP5F-AL01-5011 (Block Point 2) software. To specify that the FCM loadable diagnostic information (LDI) database (DB) and FCM air data reference function (ADRF) DB software are not required to be reloaded if the FCM OPS software part number HNP5C-AL01-5012 can be successfully loaded without reloading the databases. We agree that the issues raised by the commenter should be addressed. The issues are addressed in a new revision to Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 001, dated February 6, 2014. We have revised paragraphs (c), (g), and (h) of this AD to reference Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 002, dated February 12, 2015, as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the required actions. There has been no expansion to the applicability or scope of this AD. Use of either Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 001, dated February 6, 2014, or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020- 00, Issue 002, dated February 12, 2015, is acceptable. No further work is necessary on airplanes on which operators have done the actions described in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 001, dated February 6, 2014. We have added new paragraph (j) of this AD to provide credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 001, dated February 6, 2014. We have re-designated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. However, we disagree with issuing AMOCs at this time. AMOCs provide an alternative method of compliance to the methods required to be used in the associated AD. An AMOC is issued only after an AD has been issued and only after data are provided to show that the proposed solution is complete and addresses the unsafe condition. Request To Issue an AMOC for Later Software Versions Boeing requested that we issue an AMOC to allow installation of the FCM Block Point 4 software or later FCM software in lieu of the FCM Block Point 3 software proposed by the NPRM (79 FR 37684, July 2, 2014). Boeing explained that the FCM Block Point 4 software or later FCM software updates are an alternative to the Block Point 3 software, and that operators may wish to install Block Point 4 or later FCM software due to the additional product improvements provided in the later software versions. We agree that FCM Block Point 4 (or later FAA-approved FCM software versions) includes the Block Point 3 updates and therefore corrects the unsafe condition identified in this AD. We have retained the compliance time specified in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD (79 FR 37684, July 2, 2014); clarified and moved the required software installation from paragraph (g) of the proposed AD to new paragraph (g)(1) of this AD; and added new paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (g)(4) of this AD, which specify to install FCM Block Point 4 in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB270023-00, Issue 001, dated July 24, 2014, or to install FCM Common Block Point 1 in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270027-00, Issue 002, dated March 9, 2015, or to install any later FAA-approved FCM software version using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. As stated previously, an AMOC is issued only after an AD has been issued and only after data are provided to show that the proposed solution is complete and addresses the unsafe condition. Also, as previously stated, we have added new paragraph (j) of this AD to provide credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270027-00, Issue 001, dated September 26, 2014. In addition, we recommend that Boeing incorporate the provision for later approved parts in its service information, when appropriate. This provision is described in FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 20-176A, dated June 16, 2014. (See http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/ rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/ [[Page 42016]] 979ddd1479e1ec6f86257cfc0052d4e9/$FILE/AC%2020-176A.PDF.) Request To Clarify the Minimum Concurrent Requirement Boeing requested that we revise paragraph (h) of the NPRM (79 FR 37684, July 2, 2014) to clarify that the minimum concurrent requirement for Group 1 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB270020-00, Issue 001, dated February 6, 2014, is to install the FCM LDI DB software and central maintenance computer function (CMCF) LDI DB software. Boeing stated that the updated FCM OPS software is installed per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 001, dated February 6, 2014, and therefore, the previous FCM OPS software version specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB270017-00, Issue 001, dated September 18, 2013, does not need to be installed. We agree with the commenter's request for clarification. This clarification was addressed in the new revision of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 002, dated February 12, 2015, which we have replicated in the final rule by revising paragraph (h) to include the statement ``. . . or at a minimum install the FCM LDI DB and CMCF LDI DB software, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270017-00, Issue 001, dated September 18, 2013. Request To Revise the Discussion Section of the NPRM (79 FR 37684, July 2, 2014) Boeing requested that we revise the source of the deficiency provided in the first sentence of the Discussion section of the NPRM (79 FR 37684, July 2, 2014), which stated, in part, ``We have received reports of in-service incidents and identified an indicating system shortcoming due to. . . .'' Boeing stated that the issues are with the flight control system, not the indicating system. We agree with the commenter that the shortcoming is in the flight control system, not the indicating system. However, this section is not repeated in the final rule. Therefore no change is needed to this AD. Request To Clarify Paragraph (i) of the Proposed AD (79 FR 37684, July 2, 2014) Boeing requested that we revise paragraph (i) of the proposed AD (79 FR 37684, July 2, 2014), which referred to installation of ``new'' software. Boeing requested that we remove the word ``new'' from that sentence. Boeing stated that only the FCM OPS software is new, and that the FCM LDI DB, FCM ADRF DB, and CMCF LDI DB software identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 001, dated February 6, 2014, are previous software versions. We agree with the request, for the reasons provided by the commenter. We have revised paragraph (i) of this AD accordingly. 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: [Agr]re consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 37684, July 2, 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 37684, July 2, 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 Boeing has issued the following service bulletins. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270017-00, Issue 001, dated September 18, 2013. This service information describes procedures for installing FCM OPS, FCM LDI DB, and CMCF LDI DB software, and doing a software configuration check. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 002, dated February 12, 2015. This service information describes procedures for installing FCM OPS, FCM LDI DB, and FCM ADRF DB software, and doing a software configuration check. Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270023-00, Issue 001, dated July 24, 2014. This service information describes procedures for installing FCM OPS, FCM LDI DB, FCM ADRF DB, and CMCF LDI DB software, and doing a software configuration check. Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270027-00, Issue 002, dated March 9, 2015. This service information describes procedures for installing FCM OPS, FCM LDI DB, FCM Compatibility DB, and CMCF LDI DB software, and doing a software configuration check. 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 or AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 11 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FCM BP3 software installation......... 2 work-hours x $85 per $0 $170 $1,870 hour = $170. Concurrent FCM BP2 software 2 work-hours x $85 per 630 800 8,800 installation (Group 1 airplanes). hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, all of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. The parts cost for the FCM BP3 software installation is not included in our cost estimate. It is considered Boeing-provided loadable software, which is referenced in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 002, dated February 12, 2015, under ``Parts & Materials Supplied by the Operator.'' 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 [[Page 42017]] 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): 2015-14-07 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18205; Docket No. FAA- 2014-0428; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-067-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective August 20, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 002, dated February 12, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of deficiencies in the flight control module (FCM) software. We are issuing this AD to correct deficiencies in the FCM software, which, if not corrected, could prevent continued safe flight and landing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) FCM Software Installation Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD: Do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), or (g)(4) of this AD. (1) Use the onboard data load function (ODLF) to install FCM Block Point 3 software (including FCM operational program software (OPS), FCM loadable diagnostic information (LDI) database (DB) software, and FCM air data reference function (ADRF) DB software), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 002, dated February 12, 2015. (2) Use the ODLF to install FCM Block Point 4 software (including FCM OPS, FCM LDI DB software, FCM ADRF DB software, and central maintenance computer function (CMCF) LDI DB software), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270023-00, Issue 001, dated July 24, 2014. (3) Use the ODLF to install FCM Common Block Point 1 software (including FMC OPS, FCM LDI DB software, FCM Compatibility DB software, and CMCF LDI DB software), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB270027-00, Issue 002, dated March 9, 2015. (4) Install any later FAA-approved FCM software version using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. (h) Concurrent Requirements For Group 1 airplanes, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 002, dated February 12, 2015: Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, use the ODLF to install FCM OPS, FCM LDI DB, and CMCF LDI DB software, or at a minimum install the FCM LDI DB and CMCF LDI DB software, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270017- 00, Issue 001, dated September 18, 2013. (i) Parts Installation Prohibition After installation of the software specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, no person may install any previous versions of the FCM OPS, FCM LDI DB, FCM ADRF DB, or CMCF LDI DB software, on any airplane. (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB270020-00, Issue 001, dated February 6, 2014; or Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270027-00, Issue 001, dated September 26, 2014; which are 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) 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) 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 different from those identified in the specified service information without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the steps labeled as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or changes to steps labeled as RC require approval of an AMOC. (l) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Douglas Tsuji, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6546; 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. [[Page 42018]] (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 B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 002, dated February 12, 2015. (ii) Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270023-00, Issue 001, dated July 24, 2014. (iii) Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270027-00, Issue 002, dated March 9, 2015. (iv) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270017-00, Issue 001, dated September 18, 2013. (3) For Boeing 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 July 2, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-17203 Filed 7-15-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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the lubrication and functional check are (2) Before using any approved AMOC, (4) You may view this service information
specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this notify your appropriate principal inspector, at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
AD. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(1) For airplanes identified in paragraphs of the local flight standards district office/ information on the availability of this
(c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD that are not certificate holding district office. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
identified in paragraph (c)(3) of this AD: (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable (5) You may view this service information
(i) The initial compliance time for the level of safety may be used for any repair that is incorporated by reference at the
lubrication of the inboard elevator hinge required by this AD if it is approved by the National Archives and Records
bearings is within 18 months after the most Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Administration (NARA). For information on
recent lubrication. The repetitive lubrication Designation Authorization (ODA) that has the availability of this material at NARA, call
intervals are specified in Item Number 27– been authorized by the Manager, Seattle 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
CMR–10, ‘‘Lubricate inboard elevator hinge ACO, to make those findings. For a repair www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
bearings,’’ of Section G., ‘‘CMR Tasks,’’ of the method to be approved, the repair must meet locations.html.
Boeing 747–8/8F Certification Maintenance the certification basis of the airplane, and the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 1,
Requirements (CMRs) Document D011U721– approval must specifically refer to this AD.
2015.
02–03, Revision December 2013. (4) For service information that contains
(ii) The initial compliance time for the steps that are labeled as Required for Michael Kaszycki,
functional check of the inboard elevator Compliance (RC), the provisions of Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
hinge bearing and power control unit rod end paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (l)(4)(ii) apply. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
bearing freeplay is within 12 months after the (i) The steps labeled as RC, including [FR Doc. 2015–17023 Filed 7–15–15; 8:45 am]
effective date of this AD. The repetitive substeps under an RC step and any figures BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
functional check intervals are specified in identified in an RC step, must be done to
Item Number 27–CMR–11, ‘‘Functional check comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
of inboard elevator hinge bearing and power for any deviations to RC steps, including
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control unit rod end bearing free play,’’ of substeps and identified figures.
Section G., ‘‘CMR Tasks,’’ of the Boeing 747– (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
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8/8F Certification Maintenance deviated from using accepted methods in
Requirements, D011U721–02–03, Revision accordance with the operator’s maintenance
December 2013. or inspection program without obtaining 14 CFR Part 39
(2) For airplanes identified in paragraph approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, [Docket No. FAA–2014–0428; Directorate
(c)(3) of this AD: including substeps and identified figures, can Identifier 2014–NM–067–AD; Amendment
(i) The initial compliance time for the still be done as specified, and the airplane 39–18205; AD 2015–14–07]
lubrication of the inboard elevator hinge can be put back in an airworthy condition
bearings is within 24 months after the most RIN 2120–AA64
(m) Related Information
recent lubrication. Repeat the lubrication
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24 (1) For more information about this AD, Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
months. contact Douglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace Company Airplanes
(ii) The initial compliance time for the Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch,
functional check of the inboard elevator ANM–130S, Seattle Aircraft Certification AGENCY: Federal Aviation
hinge bearing and power control unit rod end Office, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Administration (FAA), DOT.
bearing freeplay is within 36 months after the WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6546; fax: ACTION: Final rule.
effective date of this AD. Repeat the 425–917–6590; email: douglas.tsuji@faa.gov.
functional check thereafter at intervals not to (2) Service information identified in this SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
exceed 36 months. AD that is not incorporated by reference is airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
available at the addresses specified in airplanes. This AD was prompted by
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
reports of deficiencies in the flight
As of the effective date of this AD, no
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference control module (FCM) software. This
person may install on any airplane an LCE
having part number (P/N) CA49253–001 or (1) The Director of the Federal Register AD requires installing certain FCM
CA49253–002, or an inboard elevator PCP approved the incorporation by reference software. We are issuing this AD to
having P/N 327400–1009. (IBR) of the service information listed in this correct deficiencies in the FCM
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR software, which, if not corrected, could
(k) Credit for Previous Actions part 51. prevent continued safe flight and
This paragraph provides credit for the (2) You must use this service information landing.
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable to do the actions required by
if those actions were performed before the this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective August 20,
effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– 2015.
Service Bulletin 747–27A2513, dated 27A2506, dated February 3, 2014. The Director of the Federal Register
February 4, 2014, which is not incorporated (ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 747–27A2513, approved the incorporation by reference
by reference in this AD. Revision 1, dated July 18, 2014. of certain publications listed in this AD
(iii) Boeing 747–8/8F Certification as of August 20, 2015.
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance Maintenance Requirements (CMRs)
(AMOCs) Document D011U721–02–03, Revision ADDRESSES: For service information
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft December 2013. identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the (3) For service information identified in Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if this AD, contact Boeing Commercial & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
requested using the procedures found in 14 Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
send your request to your principal inspector Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
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or local Flight Standards District Office, as 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
appropriate. If sending information directly Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the may view this referenced service information this referenced service information at
attention of the person identified in at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, the FAA, Transport Airplane
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. Information may 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- information on the availability of this Renton, WA. For information on the
Requests@faa.gov. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. availability of this material at the FAA,
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detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Effective Date Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
authority. This AD is effective August 20, 2015. B787–81205–SB270017–00, Issue 001, dated
We are issuing this rulemaking under September 18, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (i) Parts Installation Prohibition
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None.
After installation of the software specified
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, no
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to The Boeing Company person may install any previous versions of
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Model 787–8 airplanes, certificated in any the FCM OPS, FCM LDI DB, FCM ADRF DB,
air commerce by prescribing regulations category, as identified in Boeing Alert or CMCF LDI DB software, on any airplane.
for practices, methods, and procedures Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270020–00,
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
the Administrator finds necessary for Issue 002, dated February 12, 2015.
safety in air commerce. This regulation This paragraph provides credit for actions
(d) Subject required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
is within the scope of that authority Air Transport Association (ATA) of actions were performed before the effective
because it addresses an unsafe condition America Code 27, Flight Controls. date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service
that is likely to exist or develop on Bulletin B787–81205–SB270020–00, Issue
products identified in this rulemaking (e) Unsafe Condition
001, dated February 6, 2014; or Boeing
action. This AD was prompted by reports of Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270027–00,
deficiencies in the flight control module Issue 001, dated September 26, 2014; which
Regulatory Findings (FCM) software. We are issuing this AD to are not incorporated by reference in this AD.
This AD will not have federalism correct deficiencies in the FCM software,
which, if not corrected, could prevent (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
implications under Executive Order (AMOCs)
continued safe flight and landing.
13132. This AD will not have a
(f) Compliance (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
substantial direct effect on the States, on
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
the relationship between the national Comply with this AD within the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
government and the States, or on the compliance times specified, unless already requested using the procedures found in 14
distribution of power and done. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
responsibilities among the various (g) FCM Software Installation send your request to your principal inspector
levels of government. Within 6 months after the effective date of
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
For the reasons discussed above, I this AD: Do the actions specified in appropriate. If sending information directly
certify that this AD: paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), or (g)(4) of this to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory AD. attention of the person identified in
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (1) Use the onboard data load function paragraph (l) of this AD. Information may be
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (ODLF) to install FCM Block Point 3 software emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
(including FCM operational program Requests@faa.gov.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
software (OPS), FCM loadable diagnostic (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation information (LDI) database (DB) software,
and FCM air data reference function (ADRF) or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
in Alaska, and of the local flight standards district office/
DB software), in accordance with the
(4) Will not have a significant Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert certificate holding district office.
economic impact, positive or negative, Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270020–00, (3) If the service information contains steps
on a substantial number of small entities Issue 002, dated February 12, 2015. that are labeled as RC (Required for
under the criteria of the Regulatory (2) Use the ODLF to install FCM Block Compliance), those steps must be done to
Flexibility Act. Point 4 software (including FCM OPS, FCM comply with this AD; any steps that are not
LDI DB software, FCM ADRF DB software, labeled as RC are recommended. Those steps
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 and central maintenance computer function that are not labeled as RC may be deviated
(CMCF) LDI DB software), in accordance with from using accepted methods different from
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing those identified in the specified service
safety, Incorporation by reference, information without obtaining approval of an
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270023–00,
Safety. Issue 001, dated July 24, 2014. AMOC, provided the steps labeled as RC can
Adoption of the Amendment (3) Use the ODLF to install FCM Common be done and the airplane can be put back in
Block Point 1 software (including FMC OPS, a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or
Accordingly, under the authority FCM LDI DB software, FCM Compatibility changes to steps labeled as RC require
delegated to me by the Administrator, DB software, and CMCF LDI DB software), in approval of an AMOC.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as accordance with the Accomplishment
(l) Related Information
follows: Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB270027–00, Issue 002, dated March (1) For more information about this AD,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 9, 2015. contact Douglas Tsuji, Aerospace Engineer,
DIRECTIVES (4) Install any later FAA-approved FCM Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S,
software version using a method approved in Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 accordance with the procedures specified in FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
paragraph (k) of this AD. 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6546; fax: 425–
continues to read as follows: 917–6590; email: douglas.tsuji@faa.gov.
Authority: 49 U.S. C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (h) Concurrent Requirements (2) Service information identified in this
For Group 1 airplanes, as identified in AD that is not incorporated by reference is
§ 39.13 [Amended] Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– available at the addresses specified in
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding SB270020–00, Issue 002, dated February 12, paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
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the following new airworthiness 2015: Prior to or concurrently with
accomplishing the actions required by (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
directive (AD): paragraph (g) of this AD, use the ODLF to (1) The Director of the Federal Register
2015–14–07 The Boeing Company: install FCM OPS, FCM LDI DB, and CMCF approved the incorporation by reference
Amendment 39–18205; Docket No. LDI DB software, or at a minimum install the (IBR) of the service information listed in this
FAA–2014–0428; Directorate Identifier FCM LDI DB and CMCF LDI DB software, in paragraph under 5 U.S. C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
2014–NM–067–AD. accordance with the Accomplishment part 51.
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(2) You must use this service information condition as the aileron trim tab provide instructions for replacement of the
as applicable to do the actions required by disconnecting above 10,000 feet aileron tab counter balance weight.
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. altitude. We are issuing this AD to For the reason described above, this AD
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– require actions to address the unsafe requires replacement of the aileron tab
81205–SB270020–00, Issue 002, dated counter balance weight with a new, slightly
February 12, 2015. condition on these products. heavier, aileron tab counter balance weight.
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– DATES: This AD is effective August 20,
SB270023–00, Issue 001, dated July 24, 2014. 2015. The MCAI can be found in the AD
(iii) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– The Director of the Federal Register docket on the Internet at: http://
SB270027–00, Issue 002, dated March 9, approved the incorporation by reference www.regulations.gov/
2015. of a certain publication listed in the AD #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1177-
(iv) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– as of August 20, 2015. 0002.
81205–SB270017–00, Issue 001, dated
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD Comments
September 18, 2013.
(3) For Boeing service information docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for We gave the public the opportunity to
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– participate in developing this AD. The
Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 1177; or in person at Document following presents the comments
2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone Management Facility, U.S. Department received on the proposal and the FAA’s
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766– of Transportation, Docket Operations, response to each comment.
5680; Internet https:// M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
www.myboeingfleet.com. Request Revision of Paragraph (e)
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Reason of the AD
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
For service information identified in Johan Kruger stated the sentence of
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For paragraph (e) Reason in the proposed
information on the availability of this this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT
LTD, Customer Support Manager, CH– AD was incomplete and misleading:
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information 6371 STANS, Switzerland; phone: +41 We are issuing this AD to prevent a
that is incorporated by reference at the (0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 disconnected aileron trim tab, which could
National Archives and Records 11; email: SupportPC12@pilatus- lead to undamped airplane vibrations,
Administration (NARA). For information on aircraft.com; internet: http:// potentially resulting in structural failure.
the availability of this material at NARA, call www.pilatus-aircraft.com. You may Johan Kruger proposed replacing the
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
review this referenced service above sentence with this sentence
locations.html. information at the FAA, Small Airplane similar to the MCAI:
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, We are issuing this AD to prevent
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 2, Missouri 64106. For information on the
2015. undamped airplane vibrations, potentially
availability of this material at the FAA, resulting in structural failure in case of a
Jeffrey E. Duven, call (816) 329–4148. disconnected aileron trim tab.
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Aircraft Certification Service. We agree with the commenter that the
Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, proposed sentence is clarification of the
[FR Doc. 2015–17203 Filed 7–15–15; 8:45 am]
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 unsafe condition. We have adopted the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, proposed sentence in paragraph (e) of
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– the AD.
4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Request Correction of Part Number
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (P/N)
Federal Aviation Administration
Discussion Johan Kruger stated the cited part
14 CFR Part 39 number (P/N) 27.15.12.037 of the
We issued a notice of proposed aileron trim tab assembly quoted is
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1177; Directorate rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR wrong in paragraphs (f)(2) and (f)(3) of
Identifier 2015–CE–009–AD; Amendment part 39 to adding an AD that would
39–18208; AD 2015–14–10] the proposed AD; the correct P/N is
apply to PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. 527.15.12.037. We infer that the
RIN 2120–AA64 Model PC–12/47 and PC–12/47E commenter requested correction of the
airplanes. The NPRM was published in incorrect P/N.
Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS the Federal Register on May 1, 2015 (80 We agree with the commenter that the
AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes FR 24854). The NPRM proposed to P/N in the proposed AD is incorrect. We
AGENCY: Federal Aviation correct an unsafe condition for the have changed the incorrect P/N to
Administration (FAA), Department of specified products and was based on 527.15.12.037 in paragraphs (f)(2) and
Transportation (DOT). mandatory continuing airworthiness (f)(3) of the AD.
information (MCAI) originated by an
ACTION: Final rule. Request Correction of Misleading
aviation authority of another country.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new The MCAI states: Wording in Paragraph (f)(4) of the AD
airworthiness directive (AD) for During a continued airworthiness review, a Johan Kruger commented the wording
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC– potential unsafe condition was identified that in paragraph 2(f)(4) is misleading, ‘‘. . .
12/47 and PC–12/47E airplanes. This could result from a disconnected aileron trim provided that an aileron trim tab
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AD results from mandatory continuing tab occurring above an altitude of 10.000 feet. assembly, P/N 527.15.12.037 or
airworthiness information (MCAI) This condition, if not corrected, could lead, 527.15.12.038 is not installed on the
in case of a disconnection of an aileron trim
issued by an aviation authority of tab, to undamped aeroplane vibrations, airplane.’’
another country to identify and correct potentially resulting in structural failure. Johan Kruger further wrote that
an unsafe condition on an aviation To address this potential unsafe condition, Pilatus proposed the wording be
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. issued SB No. 27–021 to changed to read, ‘‘. . . provided that an
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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 August 20, 2015. | |
| Contact | Douglas Tsuji, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6546; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 42014 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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