80 FR 50233 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 160 (August 19, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 160 (August 19, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 160 (Wednesday, August 19, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 50233-50235] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-20267] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3142; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-003-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 certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of hydraulic contamination of the power control unit (PCU) electro-hydraulic servo valves (EHSVs) used in the flight control system; this contamination caused a restriction in the EHSVs resulting in the display of status messages from the engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS). This proposed AD would require installing markers to limit the hydraulic system fluid used to a specific brand, doing hydraulic fluid tests of the hydraulic systems, replacing hydraulic system fluid if necessary, and doing all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. We are proposing this AD to prevent the failure of flight control hydraulic PCUs, which could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane. 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-2015-3142. 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- 3142; 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: Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6659; fax: 425-917-6590; 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-2015-3142; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-003-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 received reports of the display of status messages from the engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS). Boeing and the actuation system supplier determined these messages are displayed when electro-hydraulic servo valves (EHSVs) of the power control units (PCUs) of the primary flight control system are restricted due to the accumulation of particle deposits. Failures have only occurred on airplanes operated with Skydrol LD-4 hydraulic fluid. Changing the hydraulic fluid to HyJet V would reduce the rate of particle deposit accumulation. This condition, if not corrected, could result in the eventual failure of flight control hydraulic PCUs, which could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270026-00, Issue 001, dated November 25, 2014. This service information describes procedures for installing markers to limit the hydraulic system fluid used to a specific brand, doing hydraulic fluid tests of the hydraulic systems, replacing the hydraulic system fluid if necessary, 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 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. Refer to this service information for details on the procedures and compliance times. The phrase ``related investigative actions'' is used in this proposed AD. ``Related investigative actions'' are follow-on actions that (1) are related to the primary actions, and (2) further investigate the nature of any condition found. Related investigative actions in an AD could include, for example, inspections. The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this proposed AD. ``Corrective actions'' are actions that correct or address any condition found. Corrective [[Page 50234]] actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs. 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 RC (required for compliance) 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 Required for Compliance (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 11 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installing markers.................... 2 work-hours x $85 per $95 $265 $2,915 hour = $170. Test and replace left, center, and 104 work-hours x $85 per 1,020 9,860 108,460 right hydraulic system fluid. hour = $8,840. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace power control unit of elevator........ 9 x $85 per hour = $765......... $108,000 $108,765 Replace power control unit of aileron......... 9 x $85 per hour = $765......... 118,000 118,765 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 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. 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-2015-3142; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-003-AD. [[Page 50235]] (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 5, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270026-00, Issue 001, dated November 25, 2014. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Control Systems. (e) Unsafe Condition This proposed AD was prompted by reports of hydraulic contamination of the power control unit (PCU) electro-hydraulic servo valves (EHSVs) used in the flight control system. This contamination caused a restriction in the EHSVs resulting in the display of status messages from the engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS). We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of flight control hydraulic PCUs, which could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Marker Installation Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, install markers to only allow servicing of hydraulic systems with HyJet V hydraulic fluid, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270026-00, Issue 001, dated November 25, 2014. (h) Fluid Tests of the Left, Right, and Center Hydraulic Systems For airplanes identified by Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB270026-00, Issue 001, dated November 25, 2014, as Group 1, Configuration 2, Group 2: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do hydraulic fluid tests of the left, right, and center hydraulic systems, replace the hydraulic system fluid, if necessary, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270026-00, Issue 001, dated November 25, 2014. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions within 36 months after the effective date of this AD. (i) 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 (j)(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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (i)(3)(i) and (i)(3)(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. (4) 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. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6659; fax: 425-917-6590; 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 10, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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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
RIN 2120–AA64
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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actions in an AD could include, for crucial AD requirements and help substeps and identified figures; and (2)
example, repairs. provide consistent judgment in AD steps not labeled as RC may be deviated
compliance. The steps identified as RC from using accepted methods in
Explanation of ‘‘RC’’ Steps in Service
(required for compliance) in any service accordance with the operator’s
Information
information identified previously have a maintenance or inspection program
The FAA worked in conjunction with direct effect on detecting, preventing, without obtaining approval of an
industry, under the Airworthiness resolving, or eliminating an identified AMOC, provided the RC steps,
Directive Implementation Aviation unsafe condition. including substeps and identified
Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to For service information that contains figures, can still be done as specified,
enhance the AD system. One steps that are labeled as Required for and the airplane can be put back in an
enhancement was a new process for Compliance (RC), the following airworthy condition.
annotating which steps in the service provisions apply: (1) The steps labeled
Costs of Compliance
information are required for compliance as RC, including substeps under an RC
with an AD. Differentiating these steps step and any figures identified in an RC We estimate that this proposed AD
from other tasks in the service step, must be done to comply with the affects 11 airplanes of U.S. registry.
information is expected to improve an AD, and an AMOC is required for any We estimate the following costs to
owner’s/operator’s understanding of deviations to RC steps, including comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Installing markers ............................................ 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ............. $95 $265 $2,915
Test and replace left, center, and right hy- 104 work-hours × $85 per hour = $8,840 ...... 1,020 9,860 108,460
draulic system fluid.
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replace power control unit of elevator ........................ 9 × $85 per hour = $765 .............................................. $108,000 $108,765
Replace power control unit of aileron .......................... 9 × $85 per hour = $765 .............................................. 118,000 118,765
According to the manufacturer, some because it addresses an unsafe condition under the criteria of the Regulatory
of the costs of this proposed AD may be that is likely to exist or develop on Flexibility Act.
covered under warranty, thereby products identified in this rulemaking
reducing the cost impact on affected action. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
individuals. We do not control warranty Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Regulatory Findings
coverage for affected individuals. As a safety, Incorporation by reference,
result, we have included all costs in our We determined that this proposed AD Safety.
cost estimate. would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This The Proposed Amendment
Authority for This Rulemaking
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on Accordingly, under the authority
Title 49 of the United States Code delegated to me by the Administrator,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 39 as follows:
section 106, describes the authority of distribution of power and
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: responsibilities among the various
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Aviation Programs, describes in more levels of government.
DIRECTIVES
detail the scope of the Agency’s For the reasons discussed above, I
authority. certify this proposed regulation:
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
We are issuing this rulemaking under (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory continues to read as follows:
the authority described in Subtitle VII, action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
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‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the DOT Regulatory Policies and § 39.13 [Amended]
section, Congress charges the FAA with Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 1979), ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
air commerce by prescribing regulations (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation the following new airworthiness
for practices, methods, and procedures in Alaska, and directive (AD):
the Administrator finds necessary for (4) Will not have a significant The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
safety in air commerce. This regulation economic impact, positive or negative, 2015–3142; Directorate Identifier 2015–
is within the scope of that authority on a substantial number of small entities NM–003–AD.
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(a) Comments Due Date paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
We must receive comments by October 5, be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
2015. Requests@faa.gov. Federal Aviation Administration
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
(b) Affected ADs
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 14 CFR Part 71
None. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/ [Docket No. FAA–2015–1138; Airspace
(c) Applicability Docket No. 15–AWP–3]
certificate holding district office.
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 787–8 series airplanes, certificated in (3) For service information that contains Proposed Amendment of Class D
any category, as identified in Boeing Alert steps that are labeled as Required for Airspace; Van Nuys, CA
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270026–00, Compliance (RC), the provisions of
Issue 001, dated November 25, 2014. paragraphs (i)(3)(i) and (i)(3)(ii) apply. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(d) Subject
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including Administration (FAA), DOT.
substeps under an RC step and any figures ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Air Transport Association (ATA) of identified in an RC step, must be done to
America Code 27, Flight Control Systems. (NPRM).
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
(e) Unsafe Condition for any deviations to RC steps, including SUMMARY: This action proposes to
This proposed AD was prompted by substeps and identified figures. amend Class D airspace and Class E
reports of hydraulic contamination of the (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be surface area airspace at Van Nuys
power control unit (PCU) electro-hydraulic deviated from using accepted methods in Airport, Van Nuys, CA. After reviewing
servo valves (EHSVs) used in the flight accordance with the operator’s maintenance the airspace, the FAA found the need to
control system. This contamination caused a or inspection program without obtaining increase the Class D airspace and Class
restriction in the EHSVs resulting in the approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, E surface areas for the safety and
display of status messages from the engine including substeps and identified figures, can
indication and crew alerting system (EICAS). management of Instrument Flight Rules
still be done as specified, and the airplane (IFR) operations for arriving and
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of
flight control hydraulic PCUs, which could can be put back in an airworthy condition. departing aircraft at the airport. The
lead to reduced controllability of the (4) An AMOC that provides an acceptable geographic coordinates of the satellite
airplane. level of safety may be used for any repair airports also would be adjusted for Class
required by this AD if it is approved by the D airspace and Class E surface area
(f) Compliance Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization airspace as well as noting a name
Comply with this AD within the Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
compliance times specified, unless already change for Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Airport.
done. to make those findings. For a repair method
(g) Marker Installation to be approved, the repair must meet the DATES: Comments must be received on
certification basis of the airplane, and the or before October 5, 2015.
Within 36 months after the effective date
of this AD, install markers to only allow approval must specifically refer to this AD. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
servicing of hydraulic systems with HyJet V proposal to the U.S. Department of
(j) Related Information
hydraulic fluid, in accordance with the Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (1) For more information about this AD, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270026–00, contact Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Issue 001, dated November 25, 2014. Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202)
(h) Fluid Tests of the Left, Right, and Center FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office 366–9826. You must identify FAA
Hydraulic Systems (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Docket No. FAA–2015–1138; Airspace
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6659; fax: 425– Docket No. 15–AWP–3, at the beginning
For airplanes identified by Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270026–00, 917–6590; email: fnu.winarto@faa.gov. of your comments. You may also submit
Issue 001, dated November 25, 2014, as (2) For service information identified in
comments through the Internet at
Group 1, Configuration 2, Group 2: Within 36 this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
http://www.regulations.gov. You may
months after the effective date of this AD, do Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
review the public docket containing the
hydraulic fluid tests of the left, right, and Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
center hydraulic systems, replace the
proposal, any comments received, and
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
hydraulic system fluid, if necessary, and do any final disposition in person in the
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
all applicable related investigative and Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
corrective actions, in accordance with the 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
may view this referenced service information
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
except Federal holidays. The Docket
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270026–00, Office (telephone 1–800–647–5527), is
Issue 001, dated November 25, 2014. Do all 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this on the ground floor of the building at
applicable related investigative and the above address.
corrective actions within 36 months after the material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
effective date of this AD.
FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August Designations and Reporting Points, and
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance 10, 2015. subsequent amendments can be viewed
(AMOCs) Michael Kaszycki, online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Acting Manager, Transport Airplane publications/. The Order is also
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Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. available for inspection at the National
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Archives and Records Administration
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requested using the procedures found in 14
(NARA). For information on the
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
send your request to your principal inspector availability of this material at NARA,
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appropriate. If sending information directly www.archives.gov/federal_register/
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| 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 | Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6659; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 50233 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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