80 FR 57083 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 183 (September 22, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 183 (September 22, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 183 (Tuesday, September 22, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 57083-57086] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-23539] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0245; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-135-AD; Amendment 39-18268; AD 2015-19-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-24-10 for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-400 and -400F series airplanes. AD 2012-24-10 required installing new software, replacing the duct assembly with a new duct assembly, making wiring changes, and routing certain wire bundles. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2012- 24-10 and requires installing a new or serviceable pressure switch bracket and altitude pressure switch. This new AD also adds an airplane to the applicability. This AD was prompted by reports of intermittent or blank displays of a certain integrated display unit (IDU) that were due to an intermittent false electrical ground that was not addressed by the software installation or wiring changes required by AD 2012-24- 10. We are issuing this AD to prevent IDU malfunctions, which could affect the ability of the flightcrew to read primary displays for airplane attitude, altitude, or airspeed, and consequently reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain control of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective October 27, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 27, 2015. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544- 5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 0245. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.govby searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 0245; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6596; fax: 425-917-6591; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2012-24-10, Amendment 39-17280 (77 FR 73908, December 12, 2012). AD 2012-24-10 applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 747-400 and -400F series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 18, 2015 (80 FR 8568). The NPRM was prompted by reports of intermittent or blank displays of a certain IDU that were due to an intermittent false electrical ground that was not addressed by the software installation or wiring changes required by AD 2012-24-10. The NPRM (80 FR 8568, February 18, 2015) proposed to retain the requirements of AD 2012-24-10. The NPRM also proposed to require installing a new or serviceable pressure switch bracket and altitude pressure switch, and add an airplane having variable number RT061 as Group 21 to the applicability of the existing AD. We are issuing this AD to prevent IDU malfunctions, which could affect the ability of the flightcrew to read primary displays for airplane attitude, altitude, or airspeed, and consequently reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain control of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM (80 FR 8568, February 18, 2015) and the FAA's response. Request To Clarify Purpose of Altitude Pressure Switch Boeing requested that we revise the wording in the Discussion section to clarify that the altitude pressure switch provides an independent and redundant signal to the equipment cooling three-way valve. Boeing explained that the logic to transition the three-way valve through an altitude of 25,000 feet was already present through a signal from the environmental control system miscellaneous card (ECSMC). The commenter added that the logic [[Page 57084]] redundancy is described correctly elsewhere in the NPRM (80 FR 8568, February 18, 2015). We agree with the commenter's request because changing the wording clarifies the intent of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747- 21-2533, dated February 13, 2014, which describes procedures for installing an altitude pressure switch on the forward side of the station 400 bulkhead for the three-way valve of the equipment cooling system. We have revised the description of the service information, which is provided in the Related Service Information under 1 CFR part 51 section in this final rule. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 8568, February 18, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 8568, February 18, 2015). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Boeing has issued the following service information. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2523, Revision 2, dated June 7, 2013. This service information describes procedures for changing the wiring and operating logic of the equipment cooling three- way valve and replacing the existing duct assembly with a new duct assembly on the main distribution manifold of the air conditioning system. Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2532, dated February 13, 2014. This service information describes procedures for installing an altitude pressure switch on the forward side of the station 400 bulkhead for the three-way valve of the equipment cooling system. Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2533, dated February 13, 2014. This service information describes procedures for adding a second altitude signal to the switching logic for the three-way valve to provide a second, independent altitude signal for the equipment cooling system. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 33 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Duct assembly and replacement wiring 44 work-hours x $85 per hour $20,121 $23,861 $787,413 changes (retained actions from AD 2012- = $3,740. 24-10, Amendment 39-17280 (77 FR 73908, December 12, 2012). Software changes (retained actions from 3 work-hours x $85 per hour 0 255 8,415 AD 2012-24-10, Amendment 39-17280 (77 = $255. FR 73908, December 12, 2012). Altitude pressure switch installation 13 work-hours x $85 per hour 5,230 6,335 209,055 (new action). = $1,105. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some 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. 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 have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-24-10, Amendment 39-17280 (77 FR 73908, December 12, 2012), and adding the following new AD: 2015-19-06 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18268; Docket No. FAA- 2015-0245; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-135-AD. [[Page 57085]] (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 27, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2012-24-10, Amendment 39-17280 (77 FR 73908, December 12, 2012). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-400 and -400F series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2523, Revision 2, dated June 7, 2013. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 21, Air Conditioning; 31, Instruments. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of intermittent or blank displays of a certain integrated display unit (IDU) in the flight deck. We are issuing this AD to prevent IDU malfunctions, which could affect the ability of the flightcrew to read primary displays for airplane attitude, altitude, or airspeed, and consequently reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Software Update, With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2012-24-10, Amendment 39-17280 (77 FR 73908, December 12, 2012), with revised service information. Within 12 months after January 16, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2012-24-10), except as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD: Install integrated display system software, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2523, Revision 1, dated October 3, 2011; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2523, Revision 2, dated June 7, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, only Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2523, Revision 2, dated June 7, 2013, may be used to accomplish the actions required by this paragraph. Note 1 to paragraphs (g) and (j) of this AD: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2523, Revision 1, dated October 3, 2011; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2523, Revision 2, dated June 7, 2013; refer to Boeing Service Bulletin 747-31-2426, dated July 29, 2010 (for airplanes with Rolls-Royce engines); Boeing Service Bulletin 747-31-2427, dated July 29, 2010 (for airplanes with General Electric engines); and Boeing Service Bulletin 747-31-2428, dated July 29, 2010 (for airplanes with Pratt & Whitney engines); as additional sources of guidance for the software installation specified by paragraph (g) of this AD. (h) Retained Duct Assembly Replacement and Wiring Changes, With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2012-24-10, Amendment 39-17280 (77 FR 73908, December 12, 2012), with revised service information. Within 60 months after January 16, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2012-24-10), except as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD: Replace the duct assembly with a new duct assembly, do wiring changes, and route certain wire bundles, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2523, Revision 1, dated October 3, 2011; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2523, Revision 2, dated June 7, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, only Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2523, Revision 2, dated June 7, 2013, may be used to accomplish the actions required by this paragraph. (i) New Installation of Pressure Switch Bracket and Altitude Pressure Switch Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD: Install a new or serviceable pressure switch bracket and a new or serviceable altitude pressure switch on the forward side of the station 400 bulkhead, do wiring changes, route certain wire bundles, install a new hose assembly, and perform a leak check and a functional logic test, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For Model 747-400F series airplanes: Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2532, dated February 13, 2014. (2) For Model 747-400BCF series airplanes: Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2533, dated February 13, 2014. (j) Actions for Group 21 Airplanes For Group 21 airplanes, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2523, Revision 2, dated June 7, 2013, do the actions specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2523, Revision 2, dated June 7, 2013. (1) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, install integrated display system software. (2) Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the duct assembly with a new duct assembly, do wiring changes, and route certain wire bundles. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2523, Revision 1, dated October 3, 2011, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2012-24-10, Amendment 39-17280 (77 FR 73908, December 12, 2012). (l) 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 (m)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) AMOCs approved for AD 2012-24-10, Amendment 39-17280 (77 FR 73908, December 12, 2012), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. (m) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6596; fax: 425-917-6591; email: [email protected]. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2523, Revision 2, dated June 7, 2013. (ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2532, dated February 13, 2014. (iii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2533, dated February 13, 2014. (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 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 [[Page 57086]] 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 September 9, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-23539 Filed 9-21-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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four occurrences, and adding in its airplanes. AD 2012–24–10 required New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
place ‘‘AU–1’’; and installing new software, replacing the DC 20590.
■ d. Paragraph (g), by removing, ‘‘the duct assembly with a new duct FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chief Health, Safety and Security assembly, making wiring changes, and Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer,
Officer’’, and adding in its place ‘‘AU– routing certain wire bundles. This new Cabin Safety and Environmental
1’’; and by removing ‘‘the Office of AD retains the requirements of AD Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
Health, Safety and Security’’ and adding 2012–24–10 and requires installing a Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
in its place ‘‘AU–1’’. new or serviceable pressure switch (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
bracket and altitude pressure switch. WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6596;
§ 1046.5 [Amended] This new AD also adds an airplane to fax: 425–917–6591; email:
■ 5. Section 1046.5(c) is amended by the applicability. This AD was Francis.Smith@faa.gov.
removing ‘‘the Office of Health, Safety prompted by reports of intermittent or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
and Security’’, two occurrences, and blank displays of a certain integrated
adding in both places, ‘‘AU–1’’. display unit (IDU) that were due to an Discussion
intermittent false electrical ground that We issued a notice of proposed
§ 1046.13 [Amended] was not addressed by the software rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
■ 6. Section 1046.13(b)(3) is amended installation or wiring changes required part 39 to supersede AD 2012–24–10,
by removing ‘‘the Chief Medical by AD 2012–24–10. We are issuing this Amendment 39–17280 (77 FR 73908,
Officer’’ and adding in its place ‘‘AU– AD to prevent IDU malfunctions, which December 12, 2012). AD 2012–24–10
1’’. could affect the ability of the flightcrew applied to certain The Boeing Company
to read primary displays for airplane Model 747–400 and –400F series
§ 1046.15 [Amended] attitude, altitude, or airspeed, and airplanes. The NPRM published in the
■ 7. Section 1046.15 is amended in: consequently reduce the ability of the Federal Register on February 18, 2015
■ a. Paragraph (c) introductory text, by flightcrew to maintain control of the (80 FR 8568). The NPRM was prompted
removing ‘‘the Office of Health, Safety airplane. by reports of intermittent or blank
and Security’’ and adding in its place displays of a certain IDU that were due
‘‘AU–1’’; and in paragraph (c)(1) by DATES: This AD is effective October 27, to an intermittent false electrical ground
removing ‘‘The Office of Health, Safety 2015. that was not addressed by the software
and Security’’ and adding in its place The Director of the Federal Register installation or wiring changes required
‘‘AU–1’’; and approved the incorporation by reference by AD 2012–24–10.
■ b. Paragraphs (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4) of certain publications listed in this AD The NPRM (80 FR 8568, February 18,
introductory text, (c)(4)(iii), (c)(5), (c)(6) as of October 27, 2015. 2015) proposed to retain the
introductory text, (c)(7) four ADDRESSES: For service information requirements of AD 2012–24–10. The
occurrences, (c)(8) and (d) two identified in this AD, contact Boeing NPRM also proposed to require
occurrences, by removing ‘‘the Office of installing a new or serviceable pressure
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
Health, Safety and Security’’ and adding switch bracket and altitude pressure
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
in its place ‘‘AU–1’’. switch, and add an airplane having
MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
variable number RT061 as Group 21 to
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
§ 1046.17 [Amended] the applicability of the existing AD. We
fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
■ 8. Section 1046.17 is amended in are issuing this AD to prevent IDU
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
paragraph (k)(6) by removing ‘‘the Office malfunctions, which could affect the
this referenced service information at
of Health, Safety and Security’’ and ability of the flightcrew to read primary
the FAA, Transport Airplane
adding in its place ‘‘AU–1’’. displays for airplane attitude, altitude,
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
or airspeed, and consequently reduce
[FR Doc. 2015–24083 Filed 9–21–15; 8:45 am] Renton, WA. For information on the
the ability of the flightcrew to maintain
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P availability of this material at the FAA,
control of the airplane.
call 425–227–1221. It is also available
on the Internet at http:// Comments
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for We gave the public the opportunity to
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– participate in developing this AD. The
Federal Aviation Administration 0245. following presents the comment
Examining the AD Docket received on the NPRM (80 FR 8568,
14 CFR Part 39 February 18, 2015) and the FAA’s
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0245; Directorate
You may examine the AD docket on response.
Identifier 2014–NM–135–AD; Amendment the Internet at http://
www.regulations.govby searching for Request To Clarify Purpose of Altitude
39–18268; AD 2015–19–06]
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Pressure Switch
RIN 2120–AA64 0245; or in person at the Docket Boeing requested that we revise the
Management Facility between 9 a.m. wording in the Discussion section to
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, clarify that the altitude pressure switch
Company Airplanes
except Federal holidays. The AD docket provides an independent and redundant
AGENCY: Federal Aviation contains this AD, the regulatory signal to the equipment cooling three-
Administration (FAA), DOT. evaluation, any comments received, and way valve. Boeing explained that the
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ACTION: Final rule. other information. The address for the logic to transition the three-way valve
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is through an altitude of 25,000 feet was
SUMMARY: We are superseding Docket Management Facility, U.S. already present through a signal from
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–24– Department of Transportation, Docket the environmental control system
10 for certain The Boeing Company Operations, M–30, West Building miscellaneous card (ECSMC). The
Model 747–400 and –400F series Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 commenter added that the logic
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redundancy is described correctly • Are consistent with the intent that altitude pressure switch on the forward
elsewhere in the NPRM (80 FR 8568, was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 8568, side of the station 400 bulkhead for the
February 18, 2015). February 18, 2015) for correcting the three-way valve of the equipment
We agree with the commenter’s unsafe condition; and cooling system.
request because changing the wording • Do not add any additional burden
• Boeing Special Attention Service
clarifies the intent of Boeing Special upon the public than was already
Bulletin 747–21–2533, dated February
Attention Service Bulletin 747–21– proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 8568,
2533, dated February 13, 2014, which 13, 2014. This service information
February 18, 2015).
describes procedures for installing an describes procedures for adding a
altitude pressure switch on the forward Related Service Information Under 1 second altitude signal to the switching
side of the station 400 bulkhead for the CFR Part 51 logic for the three-way valve to provide
three-way valve of the equipment Boeing has issued the following a second, independent altitude signal
cooling system. We have revised the service information. for the equipment cooling system.
description of the service information, • Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– This service information is reasonably
which is provided in the Related 21A2523, Revision 2, dated June 7, available because the interested parties
Service Information under 1 CFR part 51 2013. This service information describes have access to it through their normal
section in this final rule. procedures for changing the wiring and course of business or by the means
operating logic of the equipment cooling identified in the ADDRESSES section of
Conclusion three-way valve and replacing the this AD.
We reviewed the relevant data, existing duct assembly with a new duct
considered the comment received, and assembly on the main distribution Costs of Compliance
determined that air safety and the manifold of the air conditioning system.
public interest require adopting this AD • Boeing Special Attention Service We estimate that this AD affects 33
as proposed except for minor editorial Bulletin 747–21–2532, dated February airplanes of U.S. registry.
changes. We have determined that these 13, 2014. This service information We estimate the following costs to
minor changes: describes procedures for installing an comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Duct assembly and replacement wiring changes (re- 44 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,740 $20,121 $23,861 $787,413
tained actions from AD 2012–24–10, Amendment
39–17280 (77 FR 73908, December 12, 2012).
Software changes (retained actions from AD 2012–24– 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ..... 0 255 8,415
10, Amendment 39–17280 (77 FR 73908, December
12, 2012).
Altitude pressure switch installation (new action) ........... 13 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,105 5,230 6,335 209,055
According to the manufacturer, some because it addresses an unsafe condition List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
of the costs of this AD may be covered that is likely to exist or develop on
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
under warranty, thereby reducing the products identified in this rulemaking
safety, Incorporation by reference,
cost impact on affected individuals. We action.
Safety.
do not control warranty coverage for
Regulatory Findings
affected individuals. As a result, we Adoption of the Amendment
have included all costs in our cost We have determined that this AD will
estimate. not have federalism implications under Accordingly, under the authority
Executive Order 13132. This AD will delegated to me by the Administrator,
Authority for This Rulemaking not have a substantial direct effect on the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Title 49 of the United States Code the States, on the relationship between follows:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the national government and the States,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
or on the distribution of power and
Section 106, describes the authority of DIRECTIVES
responsibilities among the various
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, levels of government. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Aviation Programs, describes in more For the reasons discussed above, I
continues to read as follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s certify that this AD:
authority. (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
We are issuing this rulemaking under action’’ under Executive Order 12866, § 39.13 [Amended]
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
section, Congress charges the FAA with (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 2012–24–10, Amendment 39–17280 (77
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promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in in Alaska, and FR 73908, December 12, 2012), and
air commerce by prescribing regulations (4) Will not have a significant adding the following new AD:
for practices, methods, and procedures economic impact, positive or negative, 2015–19–06 The Boeing Company:
the Administrator finds necessary for on a substantial number of small entities Amendment 39–18268; Docket No.
safety in air commerce. This regulation under the criteria of the Regulatory FAA–2015–0245; Directorate Identifier
is within the scope of that authority Flexibility Act. 2014–NM–135–AD.
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the availability of this material at NARA, call this AD as of September 22, 2009 (74 FR installed, and replacement if necessary.
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 41611 August 18, 2009). We are issuing this AD to detect and
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- correct rod eye-end cracking, which
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
locations.html. could result in uncontrolled elevator
docket on the Internet at http://
Issued in Renton, Washington, on www.regulations.gov/ surface and consequent reduced control
September 9, 2015. #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0753; or in of the airplane.
Michael Kaszycki, person at the Docket Management The European Aviation Safety Agency
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Facility, U.S. Department of (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– for the Member States of the European
[FR Doc. 2015–23539 Filed 9–21–15; 8:45 am] 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Directive 2014–0137, dated May 28,
Washington, DC. 2014 (referred to after this as the
For Airbus service information Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond an unsafe condition. The MCAI states:
Federal Aviation Administration Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac One case of elevator servo-control
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 disconnection was reported on an A320
14 CFR Part 39 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email family aeroplane. Investigation results
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0753; Directorate account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; revealed that the failure occurred at the
Identifier 2014–NM–128–AD; Amendment Internet http://www.airbus.com. For servo-control rod eye-end. Prompted by this
39–18270; AD 2015–19–08] UTC service information identified in finding, additional inspections revealed
cracking at the same location on a number of
this AD, contact UTC Aerospace
RIN 2120–AA64 other servo-control rod eye-ends. In several
Systems; Roger Dangremont; telephone cases, both actuators of the same elevator
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus +01 34 32 63 28; email surface were affected.
Airplanes roger.dangrement@goodrich.com. You It was determined that the detected rod
may view this referenced service end cracks are caused by fatigue, induced by
AGENCY: Federal Aviation information at the FAA, Transport a bending effect which is linked to the
Administration (FAA), Department of Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue spherical bearing rotational torque. As the
Transportation (DOT). SW., Renton, WA. For information on elevator surface is neither actuated nor
damped, a dual servo-control disconnection
ACTION: Final rule. the availability of this material at the
on the same elevator would result in an
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also uncontrolled surface.
SUMMARY: We are superseding available on the Internet at http:// This condition, if not corrected, could
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–19– www.regulations.gov by searching for result in reduced control of the aeroplane.
04, for all Airbus Model A318, A319, and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– To address this potential unsafe condition,
A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 0753. EASA issued [an airworthiness directive
2011–19–04 required repetitive (later revised)] [which corresponds to FAA
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
inspections for cracking of the left-hand AD 2009–17–04, Amendment 39–15995 (74
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, FR 41611, August 18, 2009)] to require a one-
and right-hand inboard and outboard
International Branch, ANM–116, time inspection of the elevator servo-control
elevator servo-control rod eye-ends, and
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, rod eye-ends for aeroplanes which had
corrective actions if necessary. This new
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA accumulated more than 10,000 flight cycles
AD requires an inspection to determine (FC) since aeroplane first flight and, in case
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
if certain elevator servo-control parts are of findings, accomplishment of corrective
fax 425–227–1149.
installed, and replacement if necessary. actions.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This AD was prompted by a As a result of EASA AD 2008–0149, a
determination that certain elevator Discussion significant number of rod eye-ends were
servo-control parts that do not conform found cracked. In addition, some cracks were
We issued a notice of proposed reported on rod eye-ends that had not yet
to the approved type design have been rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
installed and may have the potential of accumulated the 10,000 FC of the established
part 39 to supersede AD 2011–19–04, threshold.
cracks in the rod eye-end. We are Amendment 39–16809 (76 FR 57630, Prompted by these findings, EASA issued
issuing this AD to detect and correct rod September 16, 2011). AD 2011–19–04 [an airworthiness directive (later revised)]
eye-end cracking, which could result in applied to all Model A318, A319, A320, [which corresponds to FAA AD 2011–19–04,
uncontrolled elevator surface and and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM Amendment 39–16809 (76 FR 57630,
consequent reduced control of the published in the Federal Register on September 16, 2011)], which partially
airplane. October 21, 2014 (79 FR 62928). The retained the initial inspection requirement of
EASA AD 2008–0149, which was
DATES: This AD becomes effective NPRM was prompted by a superseded, reduced the compliance time of
October 27, 2015. determination that certain elevator the initial inspection and introduced a
The Director of the Federal Register servo-control parts that do not conform repetitive inspection programme.
approved the incorporation by reference to the approved type design have been After EASA AD 2010–0046R1 (http://
of a certain publication listed in this AD installed and may have the potential of ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2010_0046_
as of October 27, 2015. cracks in the rod eye-end. The NPRM R1_superseded.pdf/AD_2010-0046R1_1) was
The Director of the Federal Register proposed to continue to require issued, a new elevator servo-control rod eye-
approved the incorporation by reference repetitive inspections of the left-hand end was developed, incorporating a re-
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greasable roller bearing.
of a certain other publication listed in and right-hand inboard and outboard
Consequently, EASA issued [EASA] AD
this AD as of October 21, 2011 (76 FR elevator servo-control rod eye-ends for 2013–0309 (later corrected) (http://
57630, September 16, 2011). cracking, and corrective actions if ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2013_0309_
The Director of the Federal Register necessary. The NPRM also proposed to superseded.pdf/AD_2013-0309_1), retaining
approved the incorporation by reference require an inspection to determine if the requirements of EASA AD 2010–0046R1,
of a certain other publication listed in certain elevator servo-control parts are which was superseded, and introduced 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 October 27, 2015. | |
| Contact | Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6596; fax: 425-917-6591; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 57083 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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