80_FR_63333 80 FR 63132 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

80 FR 63132 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 201 (October 19, 2015)

Page Range63132-63134
FR Document2015-26221

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of wire chafing caused by a certain left wing spoiler actuator wire not having enough separation from a certain bracket when the spoiler is in the deployed position. This proposed AD would require measuring the separation between a certain electro- mechanical actuator wire of the left wing, spoiler 4, and the support bracket of the flap variable camber trim unit, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct wire chafing, which could result in an electrical short and potential fire in a flammable fluid leakage zone, and possible loss of several functions essential for safe flight.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3987; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-066-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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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 a report of wire chafing caused by a certain left wing 
spoiler actuator wire not having enough separation from a certain 
bracket when the spoiler is in the deployed position. This proposed AD 
would require measuring the separation between a certain electro-
mechanical actuator wire of the left wing, spoiler 4, and the support 
bracket of the flap variable camber trim unit, and related 
investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing 
this AD to detect and correct wire chafing, which could result in an 
electrical short and potential fire in a flammable fluid leakage zone, 
and possible loss of several functions essential for safe flight.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 3, 
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-
3987.

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-
3987; 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: Sean J. Schauer, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: 425-917-6479; fax: 425-917-6590; email: 
sean.schauer@faa.gov.

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-2015-3987; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-066-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

    During an inspection in final assembly, insufficient clearance and 
wire chafing was found on an airplane between the wiring on the number 
4 spoiler electric motor actuator (SEMA) and a bracket with the flaps 
fully extended and the spoiler fully drooped. This condition, if not 
corrected, could result in an electrical short and potential fire in a 
flammable fluid leakage zone, and possible loss of several functions 
essential for safe flight.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270024-00, 
Issue 001, dated September 24, 2014. The service information describes 
procedures for accomplishing the following actions.
     Measuring the separation between the electro-mechanical 
actuator wire W801182 of the left wing, spoiler 4, and the support 
bracket of the flap variable camber trim unit.
     Related investigative actions and corrective actions such 
as doing a general visual inspection for chafing of the electro-
mechanical actuator wire W801182 of the left wing, spoiler 4; adjusting 
the electro-mechanical actuator wire W801182 of the left wing, spoiler 
4; and replacing the electro-mechanical actuator wire W801182 of the 
left wing, spoiler 4.
    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

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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.
    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 actions in an AD could include, for 
example, repairs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 12 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
              Action                        Labor cost            Parts cost        product         operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Measurement.......................  6 work-hours x $85 per                 $0             $510           $6,120
                                     hour = $510.
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    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 
this replacement:

                                               On-Condition Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Cost per
                  Action                                Labor cost                 Parts cost        product
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Related investigative and corrective        2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170             $24             $194
 actions.
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    According to the manufacturer, all 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 the available 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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2015-3987; Directorate Identifier 
2015-NM-066-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 3, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing 
Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270024-00, Issue 001, dated 
September 24, 2014.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical 
Power.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of wire chafing caused by a 
certain left wing spoiler actuator wire not having enough separation 
from a certain bracket when the spoiler is in the deployed position. 
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct wire chafing, which 
could result in an electrical short and potential fire in a 
flammable fluid leakage zone and possible loss of several functions 
essential for safe flight.

(f) Compliance

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

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(g) Wire Separation Measurement, Related Investigative Actions, and 
Corrective Actions

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Measure 
the separation between the electro-mechanical actuator wire W801182 
of the left wing, spoiler 4, and the support bracket of the flap 
variable camber trim unit, and do all applicable related 
investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-
81205-SB270024-00, Issue 001, dated September 24, 2014. Do all 
applicable related investigative and corrective actions before 
further flight.

(h) 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 (i)(1) of this AD. 
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
    (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 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.

(i) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Sean J. Schauer, 
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, 
Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 
425-917-6479; fax: 425-917-6590; email: sean.schauer@faa.gov.
    (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 October 6, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                      This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                    W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                  economic, environmental, and energy
                                                      contains notices to the public of the proposed          Washington, DC 20590.                                 aspects of this proposed AD. We will
                                                      issuance of rules and regulations. The                     • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                   consider all comments received by the
                                                      purpose of these notices is to give interested          address above between 9 a.m. and 5                    closing date and may amend this
                                                      persons an opportunity to participate in the            p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   proposed AD because of those
                                                      rule making prior to the adoption of the final
                                                                                                              Federal holidays.                                     comments.
                                                      rules.
                                                                                                                 For service information identified in                We will post all comments we
                                                                                                              this proposed AD, contact Boeing                      receive, without change, to http://
                                                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data                 www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                                                                              & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,                 personal information you provide. We
                                                      Federal Aviation Administration                         MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;                     will also post a report summarizing each
                                                                                                              telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;                  substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                      14 CFR Part 39                                          fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://                   about this proposed AD.
                                                                                                              www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view                   Discussion
                                                      [Docket No. FAA–2015–3987; Directorate                  this referenced service information at
                                                      Identifier 2015–NM–066–AD]                                                                                       During an inspection in final
                                                                                                              the FAA, Transport Airplane
                                                      RIN 2120–AA64                                           Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                    assembly, insufficient clearance and
                                                                                                              Renton, WA. For information on the                    wire chafing was found on an airplane
                                                      Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing                    availability of this material at the FAA,             between the wiring on the number 4
                                                      Company Airplanes                                       call 425–227–1221. It is also available               spoiler electric motor actuator (SEMA)
                                                                                                              on the Internet at http://                            and a bracket with the flaps fully
                                                      AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                www.regulations.gov by searching for                  extended and the spoiler fully drooped.
                                                      Administration (FAA), DOT.                              and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                     This condition, if not corrected, could
                                                      ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                   3987.                                                 result in an electrical short and
                                                      (NPRM).                                                                                                       potential fire in a flammable fluid
                                                                                                              Examining the AD Docket                               leakage zone, and possible loss of
                                                      SUMMARY:    We propose to adopt a new                      You may examine the AD docket on                   several functions essential for safe
                                                      airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                the Internet at http://                               flight.
                                                      The Boeing Company Model 787–8                          www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                      airplanes. This proposed AD was                                                                               Related Service Information Under 1
                                                                                                              and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                     CFR Part 51
                                                      prompted by a report of wire chafing                    3987; or in person at the Docket
                                                      caused by a certain left wing spoiler                   Management Facility between 9 a.m.                       We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
                                                      actuator wire not having enough                         and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                    Bulletin B787–81205–SB270024–00,
                                                      separation from a certain bracket when                  except Federal holidays. The AD docket                Issue 001, dated September 24, 2014.
                                                      the spoiler is in the deployed position.                contains this proposed AD, the                        The service information describes
                                                      This proposed AD would require                          regulatory evaluation, any comments                   procedures for accomplishing the
                                                      measuring the separation between a                      received, and other information. The                  following actions.
                                                      certain electro-mechanical actuator wire                street address for the Docket Office                     • Measuring the separation between
                                                      of the left wing, spoiler 4, and the                    (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the                       the electro-mechanical actuator wire
                                                      support bracket of the flap variable                    ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
                                                                                                                                                                    W801182 of the left wing, spoiler 4, and
                                                      camber trim unit, and related                           available in the AD docket shortly after              the support bracket of the flap variable
                                                      investigative and corrective actions if                 receipt.                                              camber trim unit.
                                                      necessary. We are proposing this AD to                                                                           • Related investigative actions and
                                                                                                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      corrective actions such as doing a
                                                      detect and correct wire chafing, which
                                                      could result in an electrical short and                 Sean J. Schauer, Aerospace Engineer,                  general visual inspection for chafing of
                                                      potential fire in a flammable fluid                     Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–                    the electro-mechanical actuator wire
                                                      leakage zone, and possible loss of                      130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification             W801182 of the left wing, spoiler 4;
                                                      several functions essential for safe                    Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                   adjusting the electro-mechanical
                                                      flight.                                                 Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–                    actuator wire W801182 of the left wing,
                                                                                                              917–6479; fax: 425–917–6590; email:                   spoiler 4; and replacing the electro-
                                                      DATES:  We must receive comments on                     sean.schauer@faa.gov.                                 mechanical actuator wire W801182 of
                                                      this proposed AD by December 3, 2015.                   SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            the left wing, spoiler 4.
                                                      ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                                                                                This service information is reasonably
                                                      using the procedures found in 14 CFR                    Comments Invited
                                                                                                                                                                    available because the interested parties
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                                                      11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                  We invite you to send any written                   have access to it through their normal
                                                      methods:                                                relevant data, views, or arguments about              course of business or by the means
                                                        • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                   this proposal. Send your comments to                  identified in the ADDRESSES section of
                                                      http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  an address listed under the ADDRESSES                 this NPRM.
                                                      instructions for submitting comments.                   section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
                                                        • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                  2015–3987; Directorate Identifier 2015–               FAA’s Determination
                                                        • Mail: U.S. Department of                            NM–066–AD’’ at the beginning of your                    We are proposing this AD because we
                                                      Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                   comments. We specifically invite                      evaluated all the relevant information
                                                      30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                    comments on the overall regulatory,                   and determined the unsafe condition


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                                                      described previously is likely to exist or                           The phrase ‘‘related investigative                    actions’’ are actions that correct or
                                                      develop in other products of the same                             actions’’ is used in this proposed AD.                   address any condition found. Corrective
                                                      type design.                                                      ‘‘Related investigative actions’’ are                    actions in an AD could include, for
                                                                                                                        follow-on actions that (1) are related to                example, repairs.
                                                      Proposed AD Requirements
                                                                                                                        the primary actions, and (2) further
                                                        This proposed AD would require                                  investigate the nature of any condition                  Costs of Compliance
                                                      accomplishing the actions specified in                            found. Related investigative actions in
                                                      the service information described                                                                                             We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                                                                                        an AD could include, for example,
                                                      previously. Refer to this service                                                                                          affects 12 airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                                                                                        inspections.
                                                      information for details on the                                       The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is                     We estimate the following costs to
                                                      procedures.                                                       used in this proposed AD. ‘‘Corrective                   comply with this proposed AD:

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

                                                      Measurement ..................................................   6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 .............              $0               $510          $6,120



                                                        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 this replacement:

                                                                                                                                    ON-CONDITION COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Cost per
                                                                                      Action                                                              Labor cost                                Parts cost     product

                                                      Related investigative and corrective actions ................              2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ...........................        $24           $194



                                                        According to the manufacturer, all of                           substantial direct effect on the States, on              § 39.13    [Amended]
                                                      the costs of this proposed AD may be                              the relationship between the national                    ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                      covered under warranty, thereby                                   Government and the States, or on the                     the following new airworthiness
                                                      reducing the cost impact on affected                              distribution of power and                                directive (AD):
                                                      individuals. We do not control warranty                           responsibilities among the various
                                                      coverage for affected individuals. As a                           levels of government.                                    The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
                                                                                                                                                                                     2015–3987; Directorate Identifier 2015–
                                                      result, we have included all the                                    For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                                                                                                                                                     NM–066–AD.
                                                      available costs in our cost estimate.                             certify this proposed regulation:
                                                                                                                          (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                  (a) Comments Due Date
                                                      Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                                                                                        action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                      We must receive comments by December 3,
                                                         Title 49 of the United States Code                               (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                2015.
                                                      specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                            the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                                                                                                                                                                 (b) Affected ADs
                                                      rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                             Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
                                                      section 106, describes the authority of                           1979),                                                     None.
                                                      the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                                (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                (c) Applicability
                                                      Aviation Programs, describes in more                              in Alaska, and                                              This AD applies to certain The Boeing
                                                      detail the scope of the Agency’s                                    (4) Will not have a significant                        Company Model 787–8 airplanes, certificated
                                                      authority.                                                        economic impact, positive or negative,                   in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert
                                                         We are issuing this rulemaking under                           on a substantial number of small entities                Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270024–00,
                                                      the authority described in Subtitle VII,                          under the criteria of the Regulatory                     Issue 001, dated September 24, 2014.
                                                      Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                               Flexibility Act.                                         (d) Subject
                                                      ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                      section, Congress charges the FAA with                            List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                         Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                      promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                          Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                 America Code 24, Electrical Power.
                                                      air commerce by prescribing regulations                           safety, Incorporation by reference,                      (e) Unsafe Condition
                                                      for practices, methods, and procedures                            Safety.                                                     This AD was prompted by a report of wire
                                                      the Administrator finds necessary for                                                                                      chafing caused by a certain left wing spoiler
                                                      safety in air commerce. This regulation                           The Proposed Amendment
                                                                                                                                                                                 actuator wire not having enough separation
                                                      is within the scope of that authority                               Accordingly, under the authority                       from a certain bracket when the spoiler is in
                                                      because it addresses an unsafe condition                          delegated to me by the Administrator,                    the deployed position. We are issuing this
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                                                      that is likely to exist or develop on                             the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                    AD to detect and correct wire chafing, which
                                                      products identified in this rulemaking                            39 as follows:                                           could result in an electrical short and
                                                      action.                                                                                                                    potential fire in a flammable fluid leakage
                                                                                                                        PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                    zone and possible loss of several functions
                                                      Regulatory Findings                                               DIRECTIVES                                               essential for safe flight.
                                                        We determined that this proposed AD                                                                                      (f) Compliance
                                                      would not have federalism implications                            ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                                                                                                                                                    Comply with this AD within the
                                                      under Executive Order 13132. This                                 continues to read as follows:                            compliance times specified, unless already
                                                      proposed AD would not have a                                          Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.           done.



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                                                      (g) Wire Separation Measurement, Related                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
                                                      Investigative Actions, and Corrective                                                                         Internet http://www.airbus.com.
                                                      Actions                                                 Federal Aviation Administration                          For Airbus Operations GMBH service
                                                         Within 24 months after the effective date                                                                  information identified in this proposed
                                                      of this AD: Measure the separation between              14 CFR Part 39                                        AD, contact Airbus Operations GMBH,
                                                      the electro-mechanical actuator wire                                                                          Cabin Electronics, Lueneburger Schanze
                                                      W801182 of the left wing, spoiler 4, and the            [Docket No. FAA–2015–3990; Directorate
                                                                                                              Identifier 2014–NM–255–AD]                            30, 21614 Buxtehude, Germany;
                                                      support bracket of the flap variable camber
                                                                                                                                                                    telephone +49 40 7437 46 32; telefax
                                                      trim unit, and do all applicable related                RIN 2120–AA64
                                                      investigative and corrective actions, in                                                                      +49 40 7437 16 80; email
                                                      accordance with the Accomplishment                                                                            ruediger.jansen@airbus.com.
                                                                                                              Airworthiness Directives; Airbus                         You may view this referenced service
                                                      Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
                                                      B787–81205–SB270024–00, Issue 001, dated
                                                                                                              Airplanes                                             information at the FAA, Transport
                                                      September 24, 2014. Do all applicable related           AGENCY: Federal Aviation                              Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
                                                      investigative and corrective actions before             Administration (FAA), DOT.                            SW., Renton, WA. For information on
                                                      further flight.                                                                                               the availability of this material at the
                                                                                                              ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                      (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance                                                                         FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                                                                              (NPRM).
                                                      (AMOCs)                                                                                                       Examining the AD Docket
                                                         (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft                    SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new
                                                      Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the                airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                 You may examine the AD docket on
                                                      authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if              Airbus Model A320–214, –232, and                      the Internet at http://
                                                      requested using the procedures found in 14                                                                    www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                              –233 airplanes; and Airbus Model
                                                      CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,                                                                   and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                                                                              A321–211 and –231 airplanes. This
                                                      send your request to your principal inspector                                                                 3990; or in person at the Docket
                                                      or local Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                                                                              proposed AD was prompted by reports
                                                                                                                                                                    Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                      appropriate. If sending information directly            of incorrect installation of jiffy joint
                                                                                                                                                                    and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                      to the manager of the ACO, send it to the               connectors on cables connected to
                                                                                                                                                                    except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                      attention of the person identified in                   certain passenger service units (PSU),
                                                                                                                                                                    contains this proposed AD, the
                                                      paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may            which could cause the passenger oxygen
                                                      be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-                                                                        regulatory evaluation, any comments
                                                                                                              container to malfunction if the
                                                      Requests@faa.gov.                                                                                             received, and other information. The
                                                                                                              connector becomes disengaged during
                                                         (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                                                                        street address for the Docket Operations
                                                                                                              flight due to vibration. This proposed
                                                      notify your appropriate principal inspector,                                                                  office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
                                                                                                              AD would require identification of the
                                                      or lacking a principal inspector, the manager                                                                 the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
                                                      of the local flight standards district office/          affected PSUs, and depending on
                                                                                                                                                                    be available in the AD docket shortly
                                                      certificate holding district office.                    findings, doing applicable related
                                                                                                                                                                    after receipt.
                                                         (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable              investigative and corrective actions. We
                                                                                                                                                                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                      level of safety may be used for any repair              are proposing this AD to prevent failure
                                                      required by this AD if it is approved by the            of the door of the passenger oxygen                   Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                      Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization                container to open in the event of                     International Branch, ANM–116,
                                                      Designation Authorization (ODA) that has                airplane decompression, resulting in                  Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
                                                      been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
                                                                                                              lack of oxygen supply and consequent                  1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
                                                      ACO, to make those findings. For a repair                                                                     98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
                                                      method to be approved, the repair must meet             injury to occupants.
                                                                                                                                                                    fax 425–227–1149.
                                                      the certification basis of the airplane, and the        DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                                                                                                                                    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                      approval must specifically refer to this AD.            this proposed AD by December 3, 2015.
                                                      (i) Related Information                                 ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                     Comments Invited
                                                         (1) For more information about this AD,              using the procedures found in 14 CFR                    We invite you to send any written
                                                      contact Sean J. Schauer, Aerospace Engineer,            11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following              relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                      Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S,                 methods:                                              this proposed AD. Send your comments
                                                      FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                    • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                to an address listed under the
                                                      Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–                  http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
                                                      6479; fax: 425–917–6590; email:                         instructions for submitting comments.                 FAA–2015–3990; Directorate Identifier
                                                      sean.schauer@faa.gov.                                      • Fax: 202–493–2251.                               2014–NM–255–AD’’ at the beginning of
                                                         (2) For service information identified in               • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                      this AD, contact Boeing Commercial                                                                            your comments. We specifically invite
                                                      Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
                                                                                                              Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                 comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                      Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,                    30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                  economic, environmental, and energy
                                                      Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–                  W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                  aspects of this proposed AD. We will
                                                      544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;                Washington, DC 20590.                                 consider all comments received by the
                                                      Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You                • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                closing date and may amend this
                                                      may view this referenced service information            Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                 proposed AD based on those comments.
                                                      at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,             30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                    We will post all comments we
                                                      1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                   W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                  receive, without change, to http://
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                                                      information on the availability of this
                                                                                                              Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5                  www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                      material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                                                                              p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   personal information you provide. We
                                                         Issued in Renton, Washington, on October             Federal holidays.                                     will also post a report summarizing each
                                                      6, 2015.                                                   For Airbus service information                     substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                      Jeffrey E. Duven,                                       identified in this proposed AD, contact               about this proposed AD.
                                                      Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,                Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1
                                                      Aircraft Certification Service.                         Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707                    Discussion
                                                      [FR Doc. 2015–26221 Filed 10–16–15; 8:45 am]            Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5                  The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                      BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                  61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email             (EASA), which is the Technical Agent


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 3, 2015.
ContactSean J. Schauer, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6479; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 63132 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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