80 FR 65121 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 206 (October 26, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 206 (Monday, October 26, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 65121-65126] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-26983] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 206 / Monday, October 26, 2015 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 65121]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4209; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-156-AD; Amendment 39-18302; AD 2015-21-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-19-02 for all The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes. AD 2015-19-02 required revising the maintenance or inspection program to include new airworthiness limitations. This AD continues to require a maintenance or inspection program revision, but with revised language. This AD was prompted by a determination that certain language in the airworthiness limitation was not accurate in AD 2015-19-02. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct latent failures of the fuel shutoff valve to the engine and auxiliary power unit (APU), which could result in the inability to shut off fuel to the engine and APU and, in case of certain fires, an uncontrollable fire that could lead to structural failure. DATES: This AD is effective October 28, 2015. We must receive any comments on this AD by December 10, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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- 4209; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The 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: Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6509; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On September 7, 2015, we issued AD 2015-19-02, Amendment 39-18265 (80 FR 55512, September 16, 2015), for all The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes. AD 2015-19-02 required revising the maintenance or inspection program to include new airworthiness limitations. AD 2015- 19-02 resulted from reports of latently failed fuel shutoff valves discovered during fuel filter replacement. We issued AD 2015-19-02 to detect and correct latent failures of the fuel shutoff valve to the engine and APU, which could result in the inability to shut off fuel to the engine and APU and, in case of certain fires, an uncontrollable fire that could lead to structural failure. Actions Since AD 2015-19-02, Amendment 39-18265 (80 FR 55512, September 16, 2015), Was Issued Since we issued AD 2015-19-02, Amendment 39-18265 (80 FR 55512, September 16, 2015), we have determined that extraneous language was included in two locations of the text of the airworthiness limitations specified in AD 2015-19-02. In paragraph C.7.a. of the ``Description'' column of figure 1 to paragraph (g) of AD 2015-19-02, the text ``or the APU selector switch on the overhead panel is in the ON position'' is not relevant to the actions specified in that paragraph. In paragraph A.5. of the ``Description'' column of figure 3 to paragraph (g) of AD 2015-19-02, the text ``the FUEL CONTROL switch is in the RUN position or'' is not relevant to the actions specified in that paragraph. We have determined that the language must be corrected to avoid any confusion in the paragraphs of the airworthiness limitation. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct latent failures of the fuel shutoff valve to the engine and APU, which could result in the inability to shut off fuel to the engine and APU and, in case of certain fires, an uncontrollable fire that could lead to structural failure. FAA's Determination We are issuing 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. AD Requirements This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to include new airworthiness limitations. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. The manufacturer is currently developing a modification that will address the unsafe condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is developed, approved, and available, we might consider additional rulemaking. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date We are superseding AD 2015-19-02, Amendment 39-18265 (80 FR 55512, September 16, 2015), to correct inaccurate terminology in the [[Page 65122]] ``Description'' column of figure 1 to paragraph (g) of AD 2015-19-02 and figure 3 to paragraph (g) of AD 2015-19-02. We have made no other changes to the requirements published in AD 2015-19-02. We have determined that the changes impose no additional burden on any operator. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the Docket Number FAA-2015-4209 and Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-156- AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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 AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 450 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Incorporating Airworthiness Limitation 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $38,250 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-19-02, Amendment 39-18265 (80 FR 55512, September 16, 2015), and adding the following new AD: 2015-21-09 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18302; Docket No. FAA- 2015-4209; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-156-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 28, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-19-02, Amendment 39-18265 (80 FR 55512, September 16, 2015). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, - 300F, and -400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of latently failed fuel shutoff valves discovered during fuel filter replacement. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct latent failures of the fuel shutoff valve to the engine and auxiliary power unit (APU), which could result in the inability to shut off fuel to the engine and APU and, in case of certain fires, an uncontrollable fire that could lead to structural failure. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to add airworthiness limitation numbers 28-AWL-ENG, 28-AWL-MOV, and 28-AWL- APU, by incorporating the information specified in figure 1, figure 2, and figure 3 to paragraph (g) of this AD into the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the actions specified in figure 1, figure 2, and figure 3 to paragraph (g) of this AD is within 10 days after accomplishing the maintenance or inspection program revision required by this paragraph. [[Page 65123]] Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD: Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve (Fuel Spar Valve) Position Indication Operational Check ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AWL No. Task Interval Applicability Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28-AWL-ENG................ ALI DAILY............... 767-200, -300, and - Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve 300F airplanes. (Fuel Spar Valve) Position Indication Operational Check. INTERVAL NOTE: The APPLICABILITY NOTE: Concern: The fuel spar operational check Applies to valve actuator design is not required on airplanes with an can result in airplanes days when the actuator installed operating with a failed airplane is not at the engine fuel fuel spar valve actuator used in revenue spar valve position that is not reported. A service. having part number latently failed fuel The check must be (P/N) MA20A2027 spar valve actuator done before further (S343T003-56) or P/ could prevent fuel flight once the N MA30A1001 shutoff to an engine. In airplane is (S343T003-66). the event of certain returned to revenue engine fires, the service. potential exists for an engine fire to be uncontrollable. Perform one of the following checks/ inspection of the fuel spar valve position (unless checked by the flightcrew in a manner approved by the principal operations inspector): A. Operational Check during engine shutdown. 1. Do an operational check of the left engine fuel spar valve actuator. a. As the L FUEL CONTROL switch on the quadrant control stand is moved to the CUTOFF position, verify the left SPAR VALVE disagreement light on the quadrant control stand illuminates and then goes off. b. If the test fails (light fails to illuminate), before further flight, repair faults as required (refer to Boeing airplane maintenance manual (AMM) 28-22-11). 2. Do an operational check of the right engine fuel spar valve actuator. a. As the R FUEL CONTROL switch on the quadrant control stand is moved to the CUTOFF position, verify the right SPAR VALVE disagreement light on the quadrant control stand illuminates and then goes off. b. If the test fails (light fails to illuminate), before further flight, repair faults as required (refer to Boeing AMM 28- 22-11). B. Operational check during engine start. 1. Do an operational check of the left engine fuel spar valve actuator. a. As the L FUEL CONTROL switch on the quadrant control stand is moved to the RUN (or RICH) position, verify the left SPAR VALVE disagreement light on the quadrant control stand illuminates and then goes off. b. If the test fails (light fails to illuminate), before further flight, repair faults as required (refer to Boeing AMM 28- 22-11). 2. Do an operational check of the right engine fuel spar valve actuator. a. As the R FUEL CONTROL switch on the quadrant control stand is moved to the RUN (or RICH) position, verify the right SPAR VALVE disagreement light on the quadrant control stand illuminates and then goes off. b. If the test fails (light fails to illuminate), before further flight, repair faults as required (refer to Boeing AMM 28- 22-11). C. Operational check without engine operation. 1. Supply electrical power to the airplane using standard practices. 2. Make sure all fuel pump switches on the Overhead Panel are in the OFF position. 3. If the auxiliary power unit (APU) is running, open and collar the L FWD FUEL BOOST PUMP (C00372) circuit breaker on the Main Power Distribution Panel. 4. Make sure LEFT and RIGHT ENG FIRE switches on the Aft Aisle Stand are in the NORMAL (IN) position. 5. Make sure L and R ENG START Selector Switches on the Overhead Panel, are in the OFF position. 6. Do an operational check of the left engine fuel spar valve actuator. [[Page 65124]] a. Move L FUEL CONTROL switch on the quadrant control stand to the RUN position and wait approximately 10 seconds. NOTE: It is normal under this test condition for the ENG VALVE disagreement light on the quadrant control stand to stay illuminated. b. Move L FUEL CONTROL switch on the quadrant control stand to the CUTOFF position. c. Verify the left SPAR VALVE disagreement light on the quadrant control stand illuminates and then goes off. d. If the test fails (light fails to illuminate), before further flight, repair faults as required (refer to Boeing AMM 28- 22-11). 7. Do an operational check of the right engine fuel spar valve actuator. a. Move R FUEL CONTROL switch on the quadrant control stand to the RUN position and wait approximately 10 seconds once the FUEL CONTROL switch is in the RUN position. NOTE: It is normal under this test condition for the ENG VALVE disagreement light on the quadrant control stand to stay illuminated. b. Move R FUEL CONTROL switch on the quadrant control stand to the CUTOFF position. c. Verify the right SPAR VALVE disagreement light on the quadrant control stand illuminates and then goes off. d. If the test fails (light fails to illuminate), before further flight, repair faults as required (refer to Boeing AMM 28- 22-11). 8. If the L FWD FUEL BOOST PUMP circuit breaker was collared in step 3, remove collar and close. D. Perform an inspection of the fuel spar valve actuator position. NOTE: This inspection may be most useful whenever the SPAR VALVE light does not function properly. 1. Make sure the L FUEL CONTROL switch on the quadrant control stand is in the CUTOFF position. NOTE: It is not necessary to cycle the FUEL CONTROL switch to do this inspection. 2. Inspect the left engine fuel spar valve actuator located in the left rear spar. NOTE: The Fuel Spar Valve actuators are located behind main gear doors on the rear spar. a. Verify the manual override handle on the engine fuel spar valve actuator is in the CLOSED position. b. Repair or replace any fuel spar valve actuator that is not in the CLOSED position (refer to Boeing AMM 28-22-11). 3. Make sure the R FUEL CONTROL switch on the quadrant control stand is in the CUTOFF position. NOTE: It is not necessary to cycle the FUEL CONTROL switch to do this inspection. 4. Inspect the right engine fuel spar valve actuator located in the right rear spar. NOTE: The Fuel Spar Valve actuators are located behind main gear doors on the rear spar. a. Verify the manual override handle on the engine fuel spar valve actuator is in the CLOSED position. b. Repair or replace any fuel spar valve actuator that is not in the CLOSED position (refer to Boeing AMM 28-22-11). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 65125]] Figure 2 to Paragraph (g) of This AD: Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve (Fuel Spar Valve) Actuator Inspection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AWL No. Task Interval Applicability Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28[dash]AWL[dash]MOV...... ALI 10 DAYS............. 767-400ER series Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve airplanes. (Fuel Spar Valve) Actuator Inspection. INTERVAL NOTE: The APPLICABILITY NOTE: Concern: The fuel spar inspection is not Applies to valve actuator design required on days airplanes with an can result in airplanes when the airplane actuator installed operating with a failed is not used in at the engine fuel fuel spar valve actuator revenue service. spar valve position that is not reported. A The inspection must having part number latently failed fuel be done before (P/N) MA20A2027 spar valve actuator further flight if (S343T003-56) or P/ would prevent fuel it has been 10 or N MA30A1001 shutoff to an engine. In more calendar days (S343T003-66). the event of certain since last engine fires, the inspection. potential exists for an engine fire to be uncontrollable. Perform an inspection of the fuel spar valve actuator position. NOTE: The fuel spar valve actuators are located behind main gear doors on the rear spar. 1. Make sure the L FUEL CONTROL switch on the quadrant control stand is in the CUTOFF position. NOTE: It is not necessary to cycle the FUEL CONTROL switch to do this inspection. 2. Inspect the left engine fuel spar valve actuator located in the left rear spar. a. Verify the manual override handle on the engine fuel spar valve actuator is in the CLOSED position. b. Repair or replace any fuel spar valve actuator that is not in the CLOSED position (refer to Boeing AMM 28-22-11). 3. Make sure the R FUEL CONTROL switch on the quadrant control stand is in the CUTOFF position. NOTE: It is not necessary to cycle the FUEL CONTROL switch to do this inspection. 4. Inspect the right engine fuel spar valve actuator located in the right rear spar. a. Verify the manual override handle on the engine fuel spar valve actuator is in the CLOSED position. b. Repair or replace any fuel spar valve actuator that is not in the CLOSED position (refer to Boeing AMM 28-22-11). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Figure 3 to Paragraph (g) of This AD: Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Fuel Shutoff Valve Position Indication Operational Check ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AWL No. Task Interval Applicability Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28-AWL-APU................ ALI 10 DAYS............. ALL................. APU Fuel Shutoff Valve Position Indication Operational Check. INTERVAL NOTE: The APPLICABILITY NOTE: Concern: The APU fuel operational check Applies to shutoff valve actuator is not required on airplanes with an design can result in days when the actuator installed airplanes operating with airplane is not at the APU fuel a failed APU fuel used in revenue shutoff valve shutoff valve actuator service. The position having that is not reported. A operational check part number (P/N) latently failed APU fuel must be done before MA20A2027 (S343T003- shutoff valve actuator further flight with 56) or MA30A1001 could prevent fuel an operational APU (S343T003-66). shutoff to the APU. In if it has been 10 the event of certain APU or more calendar fires, the potential days since last exists for an APU fire check. to be uncontrollable Perform the operational check of the APU fuel shutoff valve position indication (unless checked by the flightcrew in a manner approved by the principal operations inspector). A. Do an operational check of the APU fuel shutoff valve position indication. 1. If the APU is running, unload and shut down the APU using standard practices. 2. Supply electrical power to the airplane using standard practices. 3. Make sure the APU FIRE switch on the Aft Aisle Stand is in the NORMAL (IN) position. 4. Make sure there is at least 1,000 lbs (500 kgs) of fuel in the Left Main Tank. 5. Move APU Selector switch on the Overhead Panel to the ON position and wait approximately 10 seconds once the APU selector switch on the overhead panel is in the ON position. 6. Move the APU Selector switch on the Overhead Panel to the OFF position. [[Page 65126]] 7. Verify the APU FAULT light on the Overhead Panel illuminates and then goes off. 8. If the test fails (light fails to illuminate), before further flight requiring APU availability, repair faults as required (refer to Boeing AMM 28- 25-02). NOTE: Dispatch may be permitted per MMEL 28-25- 02 if APU is not required for flight. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After accomplishment of the maintenance or inspection program revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) 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 For more information about this AD, contact Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6509; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference None. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 16, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-26983 Filed 10-23-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday column of figure 1 to paragraph (g) of
through Friday, except Federal holidays. AD 2015–19–02, the text ‘‘or the APU
Federal Aviation Administration selector switch on the overhead panel is
Examining the AD Docket in the ON position’’ is not relevant to
14 CFR Part 39 the actions specified in that paragraph.
You may examine the AD docket on In paragraph A.5. of the ‘‘Description’’
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4209; Directorate the Internet at http:// column of figure 3 to paragraph (g) of
Identifier 2015–NM–156–AD; Amendment www.regulations.gov by searching for
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Management Facility between 9 a.m. actions specified in that paragraph.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, We have determined that the language
Company Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket must be corrected to avoid any
contains this AD, the regulatory confusion in the paragraphs of the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
evaluation, any comments received, and airworthiness limitation. We are issuing
Administration (FAA), DOT.
other information. The street address for this AD to detect and correct latent
ACTION: Final rule; request for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– failures of the fuel shutoff valve to the
comments. 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. engine and APU, which could result in
SUMMARY: We are superseding Comments will be available in the AD the inability to shut off fuel to the
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–19– docket shortly after receipt. engine and APU and, in case of certain
02 for all The Boeing Company Model FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: fires, an uncontrollable fire that could
767 airplanes. AD 2015–19–02 required Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer, lead to structural failure.
revising the maintenance or inspection Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, FAA’s Determination
program to include new airworthiness Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
limitations. This AD continues to We are issuing this AD because we
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program revision, but with revised and determined the unsafe condition
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language. This AD was prompted by a described previously is likely to exist or
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determination that certain language in develop in other products of the same
the airworthiness limitation was not SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: type design.
accurate in AD 2015–19–02. We are AD Requirements
Discussion
issuing this AD to detect and correct
latent failures of the fuel shutoff valve This AD requires revising the
On September 7, 2015, we issued AD maintenance or inspection program to
to the engine and auxiliary power unit 2015–19–02, Amendment 39–18265 (80
(APU), which could result in the include new airworthiness limitations.
FR 55512, September 16, 2015), for all
inability to shut off fuel to the engine The Boeing Company Model 767 Interim Action
and APU and, in case of certain fires, an airplanes. AD 2015–19–02 required We consider this AD interim action.
uncontrollable fire that could lead to revising the maintenance or inspection The manufacturer is currently
structural failure. program to include new airworthiness developing a modification that will
DATES: This AD is effective October 28, limitations. AD 2015–19–02 resulted address the unsafe condition identified
2015. from reports of latently failed fuel in this AD. Once this modification is
We must receive any comments on shutoff valves discovered during fuel developed, approved, and available, we
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this AD by December 10, 2015. filter replacement. We issued AD 2015– might consider additional rulemaking.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 19–02 to detect and correct latent
using the procedures found in 14 CFR failures of the fuel shutoff valve to the FAA’s Justification and Determination
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following engine and APU, which could result in of the Effective Date
methods: the inability to shut off fuel to the We are superseding AD 2015–19–02,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to engine and APU and, in case of certain Amendment 39–18265 (80 FR 55512,
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the fires, an uncontrollable fire that could September 16, 2015), to correct
instructions for submitting comments. lead to structural failure. inaccurate terminology in the
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‘‘Description’’ column of figure 1 to we did not provide you with notice and amend this AD because of those
paragraph (g) of AD 2015–19–02 and an opportunity to provide your comments.
figure 3 to paragraph (g) of AD 2015–19– comments before it becomes effective. We will post all comments we
02. We have made no other changes to However, we invite you to send any receive, without change, to http://
the requirements published in AD written data, views, or arguments about www.regulations.gov, including any
2015–19–02. We have determined that this AD. Send your comments to an personal information you provide. We
the changes impose no additional address listed under the ADDRESSES
burden on any operator. Therefore, we will also post a report summarizing each
section. Include the Docket Number substantive verbal contact we receive
find that notice and opportunity for FAA–2015–4209 and Directorate
prior public comment are unnecessary about this AD.
Identifier 2015–NM–156–AD at the
and that good cause exists for making Costs of Compliance
beginning of your comments. We
this amendment effective in less than 30
specifically invite comments on the
days. We estimate that this AD affects 450
overall regulatory, economic,
Comments Invited airplanes of U.S. registry.
environmental, and energy aspects of
This AD is a final rule that involves this AD. We will consider all comments We estimate the following costs to
requirements affecting flight safety, and received by the closing date and may comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Incorporating Airworthiness Limitation ............ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $38,250
Authority for This Rulemaking (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (c) Applicability
in Alaska, and This AD applies to all The Boeing
Title 49 of the United States Code (4) Will not have a significant
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Company Model 767–200, –300, –300F, and
economic impact, positive or negative, –400ER series airplanes, certificated in any
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, on a substantial number of small entities
Section 106, describes the authority of category.
under the criteria of the Regulatory
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Flexibility Act. (d) Subject
Aviation Programs, describes in more Air Transport Association (ATA) of
detail the scope of the Agency’s List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
America Code 28, Fuel.
authority. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
We are issuing this rulemaking under safety, Incorporation by reference, (e) Unsafe Condition
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Safety. This AD was prompted by reports of
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, latently failed fuel shutoff valves discovered
Adoption of the Amendment
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that during fuel filter replacement. We are issuing
section, Congress charges the FAA with Accordingly, under the authority this AD to detect and correct latent failures
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in delegated to me by the Administrator, of the fuel shutoff valve to the engine and
air commerce by prescribing regulations the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal auxiliary power unit (APU), which could
for practices, methods, and procedures Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as result in the inability to shut off fuel to the
the Administrator finds necessary for follows: engine and APU and, in case of certain fires,
safety in air commerce. This regulation an uncontrollable fire that could lead to
is within the scope of that authority PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS structural failure.
because it addresses an unsafe condition DIRECTIVES
(f) Compliance
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
products identified in this rulemaking Comply with this AD within the
continues to read as follows: compliance times specified, unless already
action.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. done.
Regulatory Findings
§ 39.13 [Amended] (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
This AD will not have federalism Program
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
implications under Executive Order Within 30 days after the effective date of
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
13132. This AD will not have a this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
2015–19–02, Amendment 39–18265 (80
substantial direct effect on the States, on program, as applicable, to add airworthiness
FR 55512, September 16, 2015), and
the relationship between the national limitation numbers 28–AWL–ENG, 28–AWL–
adding the following new AD:
government and the States, or on the MOV, and 28–AWL–APU, by incorporating
distribution of power and 2015–21–09 The Boeing Company:
the information specified in figure 1, figure
responsibilities among the various Amendment 39–18302; Docket No.
FAA–2015–4209; Directorate Identifier 2, and figure 3 to paragraph (g) of this AD
levels of government.
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2015–NM–156–AD. into the Airworthiness Limitations Section of
For the reasons discussed above, I the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
certify that this AD: (a) Effective Date The initial compliance time for
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD is effective October 28, 2015. accomplishing the actions specified in figure
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (b) Affected ADs 1, figure 2, and figure 3 to paragraph (g) of
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under this AD is within 10 days after accomplishing
This AD replaces AD 2015–19–02,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Amendment 39–18265 (80 FR 55512, the maintenance or inspection program
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), September 16, 2015). revision required by this paragraph.
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FIGURE 3 TO PARAGRAPH (G) OF THIS AD: AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (APU) FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE POSITION INDICATION
OPERATIONAL CHECK—Continued
AWL No. Task Interval Applicability Description
7. Verify the APU FAULT light on the Overhead Panel
illuminates and then goes off.
8. If the test fails (light fails to illuminate), before further
flight requiring APU availability, repair faults as re-
quired (refer to Boeing AMM 28–25–02).
NOTE: Dispatch may be permitted per MMEL 28–25–
02 if APU is not required for flight.
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
After accomplishment of the maintenance Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
or inspection program revision required by Federal Aviation Administration International Branch, ANM–116,
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be 14 CFR Part 39 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
used unless the actions or intervals are 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0933; Directorate
approved as an alternative method of Identifier 2014–NM–098–AD; Amendment fax 425–227–1149.
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the 39–18297; AD 2015–21–05] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of
RIN 2120–AA64 Discussion
this AD.
We issued a notice of proposed
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Fokker rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(AMOCs) Services B.V. Airplanes part 39 by adding an AD that would
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Certification Office (ACO) FAA, has the F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and
Administration (FAA), Department of
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 700 airplanes. The NPRM published in
Transportation (DOT).
requested using the procedures found in 14 the Federal Register on May 4, 2015 (80
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, ACTION: Final rule.
FR 25247).
send your request to your principal inspector The European Aviation Safety Agency
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
or local Flight Standards District Office, as (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
appropriate. If sending information directly for the Member States of the European
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700
attention of the person identified in Directive 2014–0099, dated April 30,
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
design review, which revealed that no 2014 (referred to after this as the
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Requests@faa.gov.
controlled bonding provisions are
present on a number of critical locations Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, an unsafe condition for all Fokker
notify your appropriate principal inspector, inside the fuel tank or connected to the
fuel tank wall; and no anti-spray cover Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 200, 300,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes. The
of the local flight standards district office/ is installed on the fuel shut-off valve
(FSOV) in both wings. This AD requires MCAI states:
certificate holding district office.
installing additional bonding provisions Prompted by an accident * * *, the FAA
(j) Related Information in the fuel tank, installing an anti-spray published Special Federal Aviation
cover on the FSOV, and revising the Regulation (SFAR) 88 [(66 FR 23086, May 7,
For more information about this AD,
2001)], and the Joint Aviation Authorities
contact Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer, airplane maintenance program by (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle incorporating fuel airworthiness 12.
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind limitation items and critical design The review conducted by Fokker Services
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; configuration control limitations. We on the Fokker 27 design in response to these
phone: 425–917–6509; fax: 425–917–6590; are issuing this AD to prevent an regulations revealed that no controlled
email: rebel.nichols@faa.gov. ignition source in the fuel tank vapor bonding provisions are present on a number
space, which could result in a fuel tank of critical locations, inside the fuel tank or
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference connected to the fuel tank wall, and no anti-
explosion and consequent loss of the spray cover is installed on the Fueling Shut-
None. airplane. Off Valve (FSOV) in both wings.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October DATES: This AD becomes effective This condition, if not corrected, could
16, 2015. November 30, 2015. create an ignition source in the fuel tank
Jeffrey E. Duven, vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD tank explosion and consequent loss of the
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, docket on the Internet at http:// aeroplane.
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Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov/ To address this potential unsafe condition,
[FR Doc. 2015–26983 Filed 10–23–15; 8:45 am] #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0933 or in Fokker Services developed a set of bonding
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P person at the Docket Management modifications and anti-spray covers, [and]
Facility, U.S. Department of introduced with Service Bulletin (SB)
SBF27–28–071 Revision 1 (R1), that require
Transportation, Docket Operations, opening of the fuel tank access panels. More
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, information on this subject can be found in
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Fokker Services All Operators Message
Avenue SE., Washington, DC. AOF27.043#03.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective October 28, 2015. | |
| Contact | Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6509; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 65121 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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