80 FR 50230 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 160 (August 19, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 160 (Wednesday, August 19, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 50230-50233] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-20265] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3141; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-242-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracking in the fuselage frame at a certain location. This proposed AD would require inspections for cracking in the fuselage frame, left and right sides, and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fuselage frame fatigue cracking that could result in loss of structural integrity and the inability to sustain loading conditions. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 5, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed 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-2015-3141. [[Page 50231]] 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-2015- 3141; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Durbin, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5233; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-3141; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-242-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We have received reports of cracking in the fuselage frame at Station (STA) 1440, stringer S-24L. The airplane had 36,890 total flight cycles and 78,922 total flight hours. The cracking was discovered during unrelated local repairs. An investigation has determined the cracking may have been caused by fatigue. The cracking initiated in the fuselage frame at the corner radius of the fuselage frame opening for the stringer. It continued to the fastener hole common to the fuselage frame, splice plate, and fail safe chord. The cracking was not visible because it was completely hidden by the splice plate on one side and the fail safe chord on the other side. Fuselage frame fatigue cracking could result in loss of structural integrity and the inability to sustain loading conditions. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0099, dated September 18, 2014. The service information describes procedures for detailed and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracking in the fuselage frame at stringer 24 and stringer 25, left and right sides. 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 NPRM. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously, except as discussed under ``Difference Between this Proposed AD and the Service Information.'' Refer to his service information for details on the procedures and compliance times. Difference Between this Proposed AD and the Service Information Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0099, dated September 18, 2014, specifies to contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to repair certain conditions, but this proposed AD would require repairing those conditions in one of the following ways: In accordance with a method that we approve; or Using data that meet the certification basis of the airplane, and that have been approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) whom we have authorized to make those findings. Explanation of ``RC'' Steps in Service Information The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for annotating which steps in the service information are required for compliance with an AD. Differentiating these steps from other tasks in the service information is expected to improve an owner's/operator's understanding of crucial AD requirements and help provide consistent judgment in AD compliance. The steps identified as Required for Compliance (RC) in any service information identified previously have a direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an identified unsafe condition. For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the following provisions apply: (1) the steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD, and an AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures; and (2) steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 652 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection...................... 68 to 83 work-hours $0 Up to $7,055 per Up to $4,599,860 x $85 per hour = inspection cycle. per inspection Up to $7,055 per cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 50232]] We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2015-3141; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-242-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 5, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, -200PF, and -300 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of cracking in the fuselage frame at Station (STA) 1440, stringer S-24L. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fuselage frame fatigue cracking that could result in loss of structural integrity and the inability to sustain loading conditions. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0099, dated September 18, 2014, except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, do detailed and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracking in the fuselage frames at stringers S-24 and S-25, left and right sides, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0099, dated September 18, 2014. (1) If cracking is not found, repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 12,000 flight cycles. (2) If any cracking is found, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 12,000 flight cycles in unrepaired areas. (h) Exception to Service Information Specifications Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-53A0099, dated September 18, 2014, specifies a compliance time ``after the Original Issue date of this Service Bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 (j)(1) of this AD. (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 Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (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) Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Roger Durbin, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5233; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544- 5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. [[Page 50233]] Issued in Renton, Washington on August 10, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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are inconsistent with this rule will be Federal Register notices, FSIS public Federal Aviation Administration
preempted; (2) no retroactive effect will meetings, and other types of information
be given to this rule; and (3) no that could affect or would be of interest 14 CFR Part 39
administrative proceedings will be to our constituents and stakeholders. [Docket No. FAA–2015–3141; Directorate
required before parties may file suit in The Update is available on the FSIS Identifier 2014–NM–242–AD]
court challenging this rule. Web page. Through the Web page, FSIS RIN 2120–AA64
Executive Order 13175 is able to provide information to a much
broader, more diverse audience. In Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
This proposed rule has been reviewed
addition, FSIS offers an email Company Airplanes
in accordance with the requirements of
Executive Order 13175, Consultation subscription service which provides
automatic and customized access to AGENCY: Federal Aviation
and Coordination with Indian Tribal Administration (FAA), DOT.
Governments. The review reveals that selected food safety news and
information. This service is available at: ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
this proposed regulation will not have (NPRM).
substantial and direct effects on Tribal http://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe.
governments and will not have Options range from recalls to export SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
significant Tribal implications. information, regulations, directives, and airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
notices. Customers can add or delete Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement subscriptions themselves, and have the This proposed AD was prompted by a
No agency, officer, or employee of the option to password protect their report of cracking in the fuselage frame
USDA shall, on the grounds of race, accounts. at a certain location. This proposed AD
color, national origin, religion, sex, would require inspections for cracking
gender identity, sexual orientation, List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 381
in the fuselage frame, left and right
disability, age, marital status, family/ Food grades and standards, Poultry sides, and repair if necessary. We are
parental status, income derived from a proposing this AD to detect and correct
and poultry products.
public assistance program, or political fuselage frame fatigue cracking that
beliefs, exclude from participation in, For the reasons set forth in the could result in loss of structural
deny the benefits of, or subject to preamble, FSIS proposes to amend 9 integrity and the inability to sustain
discrimination any person in the United CFR part 381, as follows: loading conditions.
States under any program or activity DATES: We must receive comments on
conducted by the USDA. PART 381—POULTRY PRODUCTS
this proposed AD by October 5, 2015.
INSPECTION REGULATIONS
How To File a Complaint of ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Discrimination using the procedures found in 14 CFR
■ 1. The authority citation for part 381
To file a complaint of discrimination, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
continues to read as follows: methods:
complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, which Authority: 7 U.S.C. 138f; 7 U.S.C. 450; 21 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
may be accessed online at http:// U.S.C. 451–470; 7 CFR 2.18, 2.53. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/ instructions for submitting comments.
■ 2. Section 381.170 is amended by • Fax: 202–493–2251.
docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_ revising paragraph (a)(1)(iii) to read as
12.pdf, or write a letter signed by you • Mail: U.S. Department of
follows: Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
or your authorized representative.
Send your completed complaint form 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
§ 381.170 Standards for kinds and classes,
or letter to USDA by mail, fax, or email: and for cuts of raw poultry.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20590.
Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 (a) * * * • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
Independence Avenue SW., (1) * * * address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Washington, DC 20250–9410, Fax: (202) p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(iii) Roaster or roasting chicken. A Federal holidays.
690–7442, Email: program.intake@ ‘‘roaster’’ or ‘‘roasting chicken’’ is a
usda.gov. For service information identified in
young chicken (less than 12 weeks of this proposed AD, contact Boeing
Persons with disabilities who require
age) of either sex, with a ready-to-cook Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
alternative means for communication
(Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), carcass weight of 5.5 pounds or more, & Services Management, P. O. Box 3707,
should contact USDA’s TARGET Center that is tender-meated with soft, pliable, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD). smooth-textured skin and breastbone telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
cartilage that is somewhat less flexible fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
Additional Public Notification than that of a broiler or fryer. www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
Public awareness of all segments of * * * * * this referenced service information at
rulemaking and policy development is the FAA, Transport Airplane
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Done at Washington, DC, on August 12,
important. Consequently, FSIS will Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
2015.
announce this Federal Register Renton, WA. For information on the
publication on-line through the FSIS Alfred V. Almanza, availability of this material at the FAA,
Web page located at: http:// Acting Administrator. call 425–227–1221. It is also available
www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register. [FR Doc. 2015–20433 Filed 8–18–15; 8:45 am] on the Internet at http://
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We have received no definitive data PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS this AD requires compliance within the
that would enable us to provide cost DIRECTIVES specified compliance time after the effective
estimates for the on-condition actions date of this AD.
specified in this proposed AD. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
continues to read as follows: (AMOCs)
Authority for This Rulemaking
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Title 49 of the United States Code Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue § 39.13 [Amended]
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding requested using the procedures found in 14
section 106, describes the authority of the following new airworthiness CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: directive (AD): send your request to your principal inspector
Aviation Programs, describes in more The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– or local Flight Standards District Office, as
detail the scope of the Agency’s 2015–3141; Directorate Identifier 2014– appropriate. If sending information directly
authority. NM–242–AD. to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
We are issuing this rulemaking under attention of the person identified in
(a) Comments Due Date paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
We must receive comments by October 5, (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2015. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs
of the local flight standards district office/
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in None. certificate holding district office.
air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
for practices, methods, and procedures level of safety may be used for any repair
This AD applies to all The Boeing
the Administrator finds necessary for required by this AD if it is approved by
Company Model 757–200, –200CB, –200PF,
safety in air commerce. This regulation and –300 airplanes, certificated in any Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
is within the scope of that authority category. Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
because it addresses an unsafe condition been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
that is likely to exist or develop on (d) Subject Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), to make
products identified in this rulemaking Air Transport Association (ATA) of those findings. For a repair method to be
action. America Code 53, Fuselage. approved, the repair must meet the
certification basis of the airplane, and the
Regulatory Findings (e) Unsafe Condition
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
This AD was prompted by a report of (4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of
We determined that this proposed AD cracking in the fuselage frame at Station this AD: For service information that
would not have federalism implications (STA) 1440, stringer S–24L. We are issuing contains steps that are labeled as Required
under Executive Order 13132. This this AD to detect and correct fuselage frame for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
proposed AD would not have a fatigue cracking that could result in loss of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) apply.
substantial direct effect on the States, on structural integrity and the inability to (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
the relationship between the national sustain loading conditions. substeps under an RC step and any figures
Government and the States, or on the (f) Compliance identified in an RC step, must be done to
distribution of power and Comply with this AD within the comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
responsibilities among the various compliance times specified, unless already for any deviations to RC steps, including
levels of government. done. substeps and identified figures.
For the reasons discussed above, I (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
(g) Inspection deviated from using accepted methods in
certify this proposed regulation:
At the applicable time specified in accordance with the operator’s maintenance
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing or inspection program without obtaining
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Alert Service Bulletin 757–53A0099, dated approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under September 18, 2014, except as required by including substeps and identified figures, can
the DOT Regulatory Policies and paragraph (h) of this AD, do detailed and still be done as specified, and the airplane
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, high frequency eddy current (HFEC) can be put back in an airworthy condition.
1979), inspections for cracking in the fuselage
frames at stringers S–24 and S–25, left and (j) Related Information
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation right sides, in accordance with the (1) For more information about this AD,
in Alaska, and Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert contact Roger Durbin, Aerospace Engineer,
(4) Will not have a significant Service Bulletin 757–53A0099, dated Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
economic impact, positive or negative, September 18, 2014. Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
on a substantial number of small entities (1) If cracking is not found, repeat the 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA
under the criteria of the Regulatory inspections at intervals not to exceed 12,000 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5233; fax: 562–
flight cycles. 627–5210; email: roger.durbin@faa.gov.
Flexibility Act. (2) If any cracking is found, before further
(2) For service information identified in
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 flight, repair using a method approved in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
accordance with the procedures specified in
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
paragraph (i) of this AD. Repeat the
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safety, Incorporation by reference, inspections at intervals not to exceed 12,000 Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
flight cycles in unrepaired areas. Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
Safety.
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
The Proposed Amendment (h) Exception to Service Information Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
Specifications may view this referenced service information
Accordingly, under the authority Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
delegated to me by the Administrator, 53A0099, dated September 18, 2014, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the information on the availability of this
39 as follows: Original Issue date of this Service Bulletin,’’ material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
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Issued in Renton, Washington on August For service information identified in Discussion
10, 2015. this proposed AD, contact Boeing We received reports of the display of
Michael Kaszycki, Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data status messages from the engine
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane & Services Management, P. O. Box 3707, indication and crew alerting system
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; (EICAS). Boeing and the actuation
[FR Doc. 2015–20265 Filed 8–18–15; 8:45 am] telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; system supplier determined these
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P fax 206–766–5680; Internet https:// messages are displayed when electro-
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view hydraulic servo valves (EHSVs) of the
this referenced service information at power control units (PCUs) of the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the FAA, Transport Airplane primary flight control system are
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., restricted due to the accumulation of
Federal Aviation Administration Renton, WA. For information on the particle deposits. Failures have only
availability of this material at the FAA, occurred on airplanes operated with
14 CFR Part 39 call 425–227–1221. It is also available Skydrol LD–4 hydraulic fluid. Changing
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3142; Directorate on the Internet at http:// the hydraulic fluid to HyJet V would
Identifier 2015–NM–003–AD] www.regulations.gov by searching for reduce the rate of particle deposit
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– accumulation. This condition, if not
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3142. corrected, could result in the eventual
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Examining the AD Docket failure of flight control hydraulic PCUs,
Company Airplanes which could lead to reduced
You may examine the AD docket on
controllability of the airplane.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the Internet at http://
Administration (FAA), DOT. www.regulations.gov by searching for Related Service Information Under 1
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– CFR Part 51
(NPRM). 3142; or in person at the Docket We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Bulletin B787–81205–SB270026–00,
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Issue 001, dated November 25, 2014.
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain except Federal holidays. The AD docket This service information describes
The Boeing Company Model 787–8 contains this proposed AD, the procedures for installing markers to
airplanes. This proposed AD was regulatory evaluation, any comments limit the hydraulic system fluid used to
prompted by reports of hydraulic received, and other information. The a specific brand, doing hydraulic fluid
contamination of the power control unit street address for the Docket Office tests of the hydraulic systems, replacing
(PCU) electro-hydraulic servo valves (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the the hydraulic system fluid if necessary,
(EHSVs) used in the flight control ADDRESSES section. Comments will be and related investigative and corrective
system; this contamination caused a available in the AD docket shortly after actions. This service information is
restriction in the EHSVs resulting in the receipt. reasonably available because the
display of status messages from the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fnu interested parties have access to it
engine indication and crew alerting Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems through their normal course of business
system (EICAS). This proposed AD and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, or by the means identified in the
would require installing markers to FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
limit the hydraulic system fluid used to Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
a specific brand, doing hydraulic fluid Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425– FAA’s Determination
tests of the hydraulic systems, replacing 917–6659; fax: 425–917–6590; email: We are proposing this AD because we
hydraulic system fluid if necessary, and fnu.winarto@faa.gov. evaluated all the relevant information
doing all applicable related investigative SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and determined the unsafe condition
and corrective actions. We are described previously is likely to exist or
proposing this AD to prevent the failure Comments Invited develop in other products of the same
of flight control hydraulic PCUs, which We invite you to send any written type design.
could lead to reduced controllability of relevant data, views, or arguments about
the airplane. this proposal. Send your comments to Proposed AD Requirements
DATES: We must receive comments on an address listed under the ADDRESSES This proposed AD would require
this proposed AD by October 5, 2015. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– accomplishing the actions specified in
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2015–3142; Directorate Identifier 2015– the service information described
using the procedures found in 14 CFR NM–003–AD’’ at the beginning of your previously. Refer to this service
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments. We specifically invite information for details on the
methods: comments on the overall regulatory, procedures and compliance times.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy The phrase ‘‘related investigative
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the aspects of this proposed AD. We will actions’’ is used in this proposed AD.
instructions for submitting comments. consider all comments received by the ‘‘Related investigative actions’’ are
• Fax: 202–493–2251. closing date and may amend this follow-on actions that (1) are related to
• Mail: U.S. Department of proposed AD because of those the primary actions, and (2) further
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Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments. investigate the nature of any condition
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We will post all comments we found. Related investigative actions in
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., receive, without change, to http:// an AD could include, for example,
Washington, DC 20590. www.regulations.gov, including any inspections.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail personal information you provide. We The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 will also post a report summarizing each used in this proposed AD. ‘‘Corrective
p.m., Monday through Friday, except substantive verbal contact we receive actions’’ are actions that correct or
Federal holidays. about this proposed AD. address any condition found. Corrective
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 5, 2015. | |
| Contact | Roger Durbin, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5233; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 50230 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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