80 FR 58362 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 188 (September 29, 2015)

Page Range		58362-58364
FR Document		2015-24565

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of fuel odor in the cabin. Fuel was found leaking from a cracked fuel line shroud in the left cargo compartment equipment tunnel. This proposed AD would require a check for the presence of fuel at the fuel shroud drain; a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for cracked fuel line shrouds; a pressure test of the drain system of the tail tank fuel shroud and a pressure test of the drain system of the aft fuselage fuel shroud to determine cracking; and corrective actions, if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fuel leaking from a cracked fuel line shroud, which could result in fuel accumulation below the cargo compartment floor and consequent increased risk of fire.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 188 (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 188 (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 58362-58364]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-24565]


========================================================================
Proposed Rules
                                                Federal Register
________________________________________________________________________

This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of 
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these 
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

========================================================================


Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 188 / Tuesday, September 29, 2015 / 
Proposed Rules

[[Page 58362]]



DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3637; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-219-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 MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. This 
proposed AD was prompted by a report of fuel odor in the cabin. Fuel 
was found leaking from a cracked fuel line shroud in the left cargo 
compartment equipment tunnel. This proposed AD would require a check 
for the presence of fuel at the fuel shroud drain; a high frequency 
eddy current (HFEC) inspection for cracked fuel line shrouds; a 
pressure test of the drain system of the tail tank fuel shroud and a 
pressure test of the drain system of the aft fuselage fuel shroud to 
determine cracking; and corrective actions, if necessary. We are 
proposing this AD to detect and correct fuel leaking from a cracked 
fuel line shroud, which could result in fuel accumulation below the 
cargo compartment floor and consequent increased risk of fire.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 13, 
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, 
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA 90846-0001; 
telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; 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-2015-3637.

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-
3637; 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: Philip Kush, Aerospace Engineer, 
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification 
Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; 
telephone: 562-627-5263; 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-2015-3637; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-219-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 a report of fuel odor in the cabin. Fuel was found 
leaking from a cracked fuel line shroud in the left cargo compartment 
equipment tunnel. This condition, if not corrected, could result in 
fuel accumulation below the cargo compartment floor and consequent 
increased risk of fire.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A148, dated August 
29, 2014. The service information describes procedures for checking for 
the presence of fuel at the fuel shroud drain; a HFEC inspection for 
cracked fuel line shrouds; a pressure test of the drain system of the 
tail tank fuel shroud and a pressure test of the drain system of the 
aft fuselage fuel shroud to determine cracking; 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 90 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.


[[Page 58363]]

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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Check for presence of fuel at the  2 work-hours x $85               $0  $170, per            $15,300, per
 fuel shroud drain.                 per hour = $170,                     inspection cycle.    inspection cycle.
                                    per inspection
                                    cycle.
HFEC Inspection (optional).......  5 work-hours x $85                0  $425, per            $38,250, per
                                    per hour = $425,                     inspection cycle.    inspection cycle.
                                    per inspection
                                    cycle.
Pressure Test....................  3 work-hours x $85                0  $255, per            $22,950, per
                                    per hour = $255,                     inspection cycle.    inspection cycle.
                                    per inspection
                                    cycle.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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-2015-3637; Directorate Identifier 
2014-NM-219-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by November 13, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F 
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing 
Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A148, dated August 29, 2014.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel System.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of fuel odor in the cabin. Fuel 
was found leaking from a cracked fuel line shroud in the left cargo 
compartment equipment tunnel. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct fuel leaking from a cracked fuel line shroud, which could 
result in fuel accumulation below the cargo compartment floor and 
consequent increased risk of fire.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Check, Inspection, Test, and Corrective Actions

    Do the actions in paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as 
applicable.
    (1) Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: At the 
applicable time in Table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A148, dated August 29, 2014, do 
the actions in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of 
this AD. Before further flight do all applicable corrective actions, 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin MD11-28A148, dated August 29, 2014. Repeat the 
actions thereafter at the applicable time in Table 1 of paragraph 
1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A148, 
dated August 29, 2014.
    (i) Check for the presence of fuel at the fuel shroud drain.
    (ii) Do a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for 
cracked fuel line shrouds.
    (iii) Do a pressure test of the drain system of the tail tank 
fuel shroud and a pressure test of the drain system of the aft 
fuselage fuel shroud to determine if there is cracking.
    (2) Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: At the 
applicable time in Table 2 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A148, dated August 29, 2014, do 
the actions in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii) of this AD. 
Before further flight do all applicable corrective actions, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin MD11-28A148, dated August 29, 2014. Repeat the 
actions thereafter at the applicable time in Table 2 of paragraph 
1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A148, 
dated August 29, 2014.
    (i) Check for the presence of fuel at the fuel shroud drain.
    (ii) Do a pressure test of the drain system of the tail tank 
fuel shroud and a pressure

[[Page 58364]]

test of the drain system of the aft fuselage fuel shroud to 
determine if there is cracking.

(h) Exception to the Service Information

    Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A148, dated August 
29, 2014, specifies a compliance time of ``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. 
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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Philip Kush, 
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles 
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, 
Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; telephone: 562-627-5263; fax: 562-627-5210; 
email: [email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA 90846-0001; 
telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; 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 September 17, 2015.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-24565 Filed 9-28-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

58362

Proposed Rules Federal Register
Vol. 80, No. 188

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments. We specifically invite
contains notices to the public of the proposed W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., comments on the overall regulatory,
issuance of rules and regulations. The Washington, DC 20590. economic, environmental, and energy
purpose of these notices is to give interested • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail aspects of this proposed AD. We will
persons an opportunity to participate in the address above between 9 a.m. and 5 consider all comments received by the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except closing date and may amend this
Federal holidays. proposed AD because of those
For service information identified in comments.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this proposed AD, contact Boeing We will post all comments we
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data receive, without change, to http://
Federal Aviation Administration & Services Management, 3855 www.regulations.gov, including any
Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019, personal information you provide. We
14 CFR Part 39 Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; telephone will also post a report summarizing each
206–544–5000, extension 2; fax 206– substantive verbal contact we receive
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3637; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–219–AD] 766–5683; Internet https:// about this proposed AD.
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
RIN 2120–AA64 Discussion
this referenced service information at
the FAA, Transport Airplane We have received a report of fuel odor
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., in the cabin. Fuel was found leaking
Company Airplanes Renton, WA. For information on the from a cracked fuel line shroud in the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation availability of this material at the FAA, left cargo compartment equipment
Administration (FAA), DOT. call 425–227–1221. It is also available tunnel. This condition, if not corrected,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking on the Internet at http:// could result in fuel accumulation below
(NPRM). www.regulations.gov by searching for the cargo compartment floor and
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– consequent increased risk of fire.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 3637. Related Service Information Under 1
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain CFR Part 51
The Boeing Company Model MD–11 Examining the AD Docket
and MD–11F airplanes. This proposed You may examine the AD docket on We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
AD was prompted by a report of fuel the Internet at http:// Bulletin MD11–28A148, dated August
odor in the cabin. Fuel was found www.regulations.gov by searching for 29, 2014. The service information
leaking from a cracked fuel line shroud and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– describes procedures for checking for
in the left cargo compartment 3637; or in person at the Docket the presence of fuel at the fuel shroud
equipment tunnel. This proposed AD Management Facility between 9 a.m. drain; a HFEC inspection for cracked
would require a check for the presence and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, fuel line shrouds; a pressure test of the
of fuel at the fuel shroud drain; a high except Federal holidays. The AD docket drain system of the tail tank fuel shroud
frequency eddy current (HFEC) contains this proposed AD, the and a pressure test of the drain system
inspection for cracked fuel line shrouds; regulatory evaluation, any comments of the aft fuselage fuel shroud to
a pressure test of the drain system of the received, and other information. The determine cracking; and corrective
tail tank fuel shroud and a pressure test street address for the Docket Office actions. This service information is
of the drain system of the aft fuselage (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the reasonably available because the
fuel shroud to determine cracking; and ADDRESSES section. Comments will be interested parties have access to it
corrective actions, if necessary. We are available in the AD docket shortly after through their normal course of business
proposing this AD to detect and correct receipt. or by the means identified in the
fuel leaking from a cracked fuel line ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
shroud, which could result in fuel Philip Kush, Aerospace Engineer, FAA’s Determination
accumulation below the cargo Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA,
compartment floor and consequent We are proposing this AD because we
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office evaluated all the relevant information
increased risk of fire. (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, and determined the unsafe condition
DATES: We must receive comments on Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; telephone: described previously is likely to exist or
this proposed AD by November 13, 562–627–5263; fax: 562–627–5210; develop in other products of the same
2015. email: Philip.Kush@faa.gov. type design.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR Proposed AD Requirements
Comments Invited
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following This proposed AD would require
methods: We invite you to send any written accomplishing the actions specified in
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to relevant data, views, or arguments about the service information described
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the this proposal. Send your comments to previously.
instructions for submitting comments. an address listed under the ADDRESSES
• Fax: 202–493–2251. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– Costs of Compliance
• Mail: U.S. Department of 2015–3637; Directorate Identifier 2014– We estimate that this proposed AD
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– NM–219–AD’’ at the beginning of your affects 90 airplanes of U.S. registry.

VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Sep 28, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\29SEP1.SGM 29SEP1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 188 / Tuesday, September 29, 2015 / Proposed Rules 58363

We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators

Check for presence of fuel at 2 work-hours × $85 per hour $0 $170, per inspection cycle ..... $15,300, per inspection cycle.
the fuel shroud drain. = $170, per inspection
cycle.
HFEC Inspection (optional) .... 5 work-hours × $85 per hour 0 $425, per inspection cycle ..... $38,250, per inspection cycle.
= $425, per inspection
cycle.
Pressure Test ......................... 3 work-hours × $85 per hour 0 $255, per inspection cycle ..... $22,950, per inspection cycle.
= $255, per inspection
cycle.

We have received no definitive data (4) Will not have a significant are issuing this AD to detect and correct fuel
that would enable us to provide cost economic impact, positive or negative, leaking from a cracked fuel line shroud,
estimates for the on-condition actions on a substantial number of small entities which could result in fuel accumulation
below the cargo compartment floor and
specified in this proposed AD. under the criteria of the Regulatory consequent increased risk of fire.
Flexibility Act.
Authority for This Rulemaking (f) Compliance
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Title 49 of the United States Code Comply with this AD within the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation compliance times specified, unless already
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, safety, Incorporation by reference, done.
section 106, describes the authority of Safety. (g) Check, Inspection, Test, and Corrective
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: The Proposed Amendment Actions
Aviation Programs, describes in more Do the actions in paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(2)
detail the scope of the Agency’s Accordingly, under the authority
of this AD, as applicable.
authority. delegated to me by the Administrator, (1) Except as specified in paragraph (h) of
We are issuing this rulemaking under the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part this AD: At the applicable time in Table 1 of
the authority described in Subtitle VII, 39 as follows: paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A148, dated
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS August 29, 2014, do the actions in paragraphs
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that DIRECTIVES (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD.
section, Congress charges the FAA with Before further flight do all applicable
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 corrective actions, in accordance with the
air commerce by prescribing regulations continues to read as follows: Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
for practices, methods, and procedures Service Bulletin MD11–28A148, dated
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. August 29, 2014. Repeat the actions
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation § 39.13 [Amended] thereafter at the applicable time in Table 1
of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
is within the scope of that authority ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A148, dated
because it addresses an unsafe condition the following new airworthiness August 29, 2014.
that is likely to exist or develop on directive (AD): (i) Check for the presence of fuel at the fuel
products identified in this rulemaking The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– shroud drain.
action. 2015–3637; Directorate Identifier 2014– (ii) Do a high frequency eddy current
NM–219–AD. (HFEC) inspection for cracked fuel line
Regulatory Findings shrouds.
(a) Comments Due Date (iii) Do a pressure test of the drain system
We determined that this proposed AD
We must receive comments by November of the tail tank fuel shroud and a pressure
would not have federalism implications
13, 2015. test of the drain system of the aft fuselage
under Executive Order 13132. This fuel shroud to determine if there is cracking.
proposed AD would not have a (b) Affected ADs (2) Except as specified in paragraph (h) of
substantial direct effect on the States, on None. this AD: At the applicable time in Table 2 of
the relationship between the national paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Government and the States, or on the (c) Applicability Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A148, dated
distribution of power and This AD applies to The Boeing Company August 29, 2014, do the actions in paragraphs
responsibilities among the various Model MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes, (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii) of this AD. Before
certificated in any category, as identified in further flight do all applicable corrective
levels of government.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A148, actions, in accordance with the
For the reasons discussed above, I Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

dated August 29, 2014.
certify this proposed regulation: Service Bulletin MD11–28A148, dated
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (d) Subject August 29, 2014. Repeat the actions
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Air Transport Association (ATA) of thereafter at the applicable time in Table 2
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under America Code 28, Fuel System. of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A148, dated
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (e) Unsafe Condition August 29, 2014.
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, This AD was prompted by a report of fuel (i) Check for the presence of fuel at the fuel
1979), odor in the cabin. Fuel was found leaking shroud drain.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation from a cracked fuel line shroud in the left (ii) Do a pressure test of the drain system
in Alaska, and cargo compartment equipment tunnel. We of the tail tank fuel shroud and a pressure

VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Sep 28, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\29SEP1.SGM 29SEP1

58364 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 188 / Tuesday, September 29, 2015 / Proposed Rules

test of the drain system of the aft fuselage DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION published yearly and effective on
fuel shroud to determine if there is cracking. September 15.
Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(h) Exception to the Service Information
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
Steve Haga, Federal Aviation
14 CFR Part 71 Administration, Operations Support
MD11–28A148, dated August 29, 2014,
specifies a compliance time of ‘‘after the [Docket No. FAA–2015–3321; Airspace Group, Western Service Center, 1601
original issue date of this service bulletin,’’ Docket No. 15–ANM–17] Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057;
this AD requires compliance within the telephone (425) 203–4563.
Proposed Establishment of Class E
specified compliance time after the effective SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airspace, Neah Bay, WA
date of this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Administration (FAA), DOT.
(AMOCs)
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking regarding aviation safety is found in
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft (NPRM). Title 49 of the United States Code.
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if SUMMARY: This action proposes to authority of the FAA Administrator.
requested using the procedures found in 14 establish Class E airspace at U.S. Coast Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Guard Station Neah Bay Heliport, Neah describes in more detail the scope of the
send your request to your principal inspector Bay, WA, to accommodate new agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Standard Instrument Approach promulgated under the authority
appropriate. If sending information directly Procedures for developed at the described in Subtitle VII, Part, A,
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the heliport. Controlled airspace is Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
attention of the person identified in necessary for the safety and section, the FAA is charged with
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may management of Instrument Flight Rules prescribing regulations to assign the use
be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC- (IFR) operations at the heliport. of airspace necessary to ensure the
REQUESTS@faa.gov. DATES: Comments must be received on safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, or before November 13, 2015. airspace. This regulation is within the
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this scope of that authority as it would
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
proposal to the U.S. Department of amend Class E airspace at U. S. Coast
of the local flight standards district office/
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Guard Station Neah Bay Heliport, Neah
certificate holding district office.
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Bay, WA.
(j) Related Information W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Comments Invited
(1) For more information about this AD, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202)
contact Philip Kush, Aerospace Engineer, 366–9826. You must identify FAA Interested parties are invited to
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA, Los Docket No. FAA–2015–3321; Airspace participate in this proposed rulemaking
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), Docket No. 15–ANM–17, at the by submitting such written data, views,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA beginning of your comments. You may or arguments, as they may desire.
90712–4137; telephone: 562–627–5263; fax: also submit comments through the Comments that provide the factual basis
562–627–5210; email: Philip.Kush@faa.gov. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. supporting the views and suggestions
(2) For service information identified in You may review the public docket presented are particularly helpful in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial containing the proposal, any comments developing reasoned regulatory
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services received, and any final disposition in decisions on the proposal. Comments
Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC person in the Dockets Office between are specifically invited on the overall
D800–0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax through Friday, except Federal holidays. environmental, and energy-related
206–766–5683; Internet https:// The Docket Office (telephone 1–800– aspects of the proposal.
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this 647–5527), is on the ground floor of the Communications should identify both
referenced service information at the FAA, building at the above address. docket numbers and be submitted in
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace triplicate to the address listed above.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information Designations and Reporting Points, and Commenters wishing the FAA to
on the availability of this material at the subsequent amendments can be viewed acknowledge receipt of their comments
FAA, call 425–227–1221. online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ on this notice must submit with those
Issued in Renton, Washington, on publications/. For further information, comments a self-addressed, stamped
September 17, 2015. you can contact the Airspace Policy and postcard on which the following
ATC Regulations Group, Federal statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
John P. Piccola,
Aviation Administration, 800 Docket No. FAA–2015–3321; Airspace
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Independence Avenue SW., Docket No. 15–ANM–17.’’ The postcard
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202– will be date/time stamped and returned
[FR Doc. 2015–24565 Filed 9–28–15; 8:45 am] 267–8783. The Order is also available to the commenter.
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P for inspection at the National Archives
Availability of NPRMs
and Records Administration (NARA).
For information on the availability of An electronic copy of this document
this material at NARA, call 202–741– may be downloaded through the
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
federal_register/code_of_federal- Recently published rulemaking
regulations/ibr_locations.html. documents can also be accessed through
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace the FAA’s Web page at http://
Designations and Reporting Points, is www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_

VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Sep 28, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\29SEP1.SGM 29SEP1

Document Created: 2015-12-15 09:46:23
Document Modified: 2015-12-15 09:46:23

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 November 13, 2015.
Contact		Philip Kush, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; telephone: 562-627-5263; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 58362
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 58362 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 188 (September 29, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration