80 FR 72621 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 224 (November 20, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
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| FR Document | 2015-29617 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 224 (Friday, November 20, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 72621-72624] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-29617] [[Page 72621]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-5809; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-055-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-19- 12, which applies to certain The Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. AD 2006-19-12 currently requires inspecting the lower web of the aft fairing of the engine struts for any discoloration and doing any related investigative and corrective action if necessary; inspecting the heat shield castings for any damage and doing any corrective action if necessary; installing gap cover strips; and replacing insulation blankets with new insulation blankets. Since we issued AD 2006-19-12, we have received a report that an aft fairing lower spar web exceeded the allowable conductivity limits. This proposed AD would also require, depending on airplane configuration, one-time or repetitive detailed inspections for cracking and deformation, as applicable, of the aft fairing lower structure, and one-time or repetitive conductivity inspections of the aft fairing lower structure and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD also adds airplanes to the applicability. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct degradation of the aft fairing lower web, which could lead to cracking of the web and could allow flammable fluids to leak into the heat shield pan castings, and consequent increased risk of an uncontained fire and subsequent structural damage. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 4, 2016. 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-2015-5809. 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- 5809; 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: Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-917- 6438; fax: 425-917-6590; email: suzanne.lucier@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-5809; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-055-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 On September 13, 2006, we issued AD 2006-19-12, Amendment 39-14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25, 2006), for certain Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. AD 2006-19-12 requires inspecting the lower web of the aft fairing of engine struts for any discoloration and doing any related investigative and corrective action if necessary; inspecting the heat shield castings for any damage and doing any corrective action if necessary; installing gap cover strips; and replacing insulation blankets with new insulation blankets. AD 2006-19-12 resulted from a report that several discolored fairing lower webs and some damaged/ deteriorated insulation blankets were found in the aft fairings of engine struts. We issued AD 2006-19-12 to prevent cracking of lower webs of the aft fairings, which could result in flammable hydraulic fluid leaking onto or near an ignition source, and possibly result in an uncontrollable fire in the engine strut area. Actions Since AD 2006-19-12, Amendment 39-14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25, 2006) Was Issued Since we issued AD 2006-19-12, Amendment 39-14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25, 2006), we have received a report that an aft fairing lower spar web exceeded the allowable conductivity limits. An investigation concluded that wear to the pan casting and gap cover strips allowed increased heat into the aft fairing heat shield cavity, which exceeded the thermal capability of the insulation blankets. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We have reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-0026, Revision 2, dated January 5, 2012. The service information describes procedures for a detailed inspection of the gap cover strips and heat shield pan castings for damage, corrective actions, and installation of new gap cover strip fillers, new velcro strips, and new aft fairing insulation blankets. We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0038, dated March 6, 2015. The service information describes procedures for one-time and repetitive detailed inspections for any cracking and deformation, as applicable, of the aft fairing lower structure; conductivity [[Page 72622]] inspections of the aft fairing lower structure; and related investigative and corrective actions. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2006-19-12, Amendment 39-14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25, 2006). In addition, this proposed AD would add airplanes to the applicability of this AD. This proposed AD would also require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. 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 action, 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. Change to AD 2006-19-12, Amendment 39-14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25, 2006) Since AD 2006-19-12, Amendment 39-14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25, 2006) was issued, the AD format has been revised, and certain paragraphs have been rearranged. As a result, the corresponding paragraph identifiers have been redesignated in this proposed AD, as listed in the following table: Revised Paragraph Identifiers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Corresponding requirement in this Requirement in AD 2006-19-12 proposed AD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ paragraph (f) paragraph (g) paragraph (g) paragraph (h) paragraph (h) paragraph (i) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 99 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection and other actions Up to 11 work- Up to $16,179, Up to $17,114, Up to $1,694,286, [retained actions from AD 2006- hours x $85 per depending on depending on depending on 19[dash]12, Amendment 39-14769 hour = $935, airplane airplane airplane (71 FR 55727, September 25, depending on configuration. configuration. configuration 2006)]. airplane configuration. Inspections [new proposed Up to 24 $0................ Up to $2,040, Up to $201,960, action]. work[dash]hours x depending on depending on $85 per hour = airplane airplane $2,040, depending configuration. configuration on airplane configuration. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary related investigative and corrective actions that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these inspections and replacements: On-Condition costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Related Investigative Actions........... Up to 36 work[dash]hours x $0 Up to $3,060, depending on $85 per hour = $3,060, airplane configuration depending on airplane configuration. Corrective Actions...................... Up to 38 work[dash]hours x 0 Up to $3,230, depending on $85 per hour = $3,230, airplane configuration depending on airplane configuration. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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. [[Page 72623]] Regulatory Findings We have 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 that the proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-19-12, Amendment 39-14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25, 2006), and adding the following new AD: The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2015-5809; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-055-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by January 4, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2006-19-12, Amendment 39-14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25, 2006). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, - 300, -300ER, and 777F series airplanes, certified in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54- 0038, dated March 6, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/ pylons. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report that an aft fairing lower spar web exceeded the allowable conductivity limits. An investigation concluded that wear to the pan casting and gap cover strips allowed increased heat into the aft fairing heat shield cavity. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct degradation of the aft fairing lower web, which could lead to cracking of the web and could allow flammable fluids to leak into the heat shield pan castings, and consequent increased risk of an uncontained fire and subsequent structural damage. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Inspection, Installation, and Replacement Actions With No Changes This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (f) of AD 2006-19-12, Amendment 39-14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25, 2006), with no changes. For Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0021, Revision 1, dated March 16, 2006: Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD, within 12 months after October 30, 2006 (the effective date of AD 2006-19-12), do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), and (g)(4) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0021, Revision 1, dated March 16, 2006. (1) Do a general visual inspection of the lower web of the aft fairing for any discoloration and do any related investigative action. (2) Do a general visual inspection of the heat shield castings for any damage (crack(s), dent(s), gouge(s), warpage, fretting, or missing/loose nutplates). (3) Install gap cover strips on the heat shield pans. (4) Replace insulation blankets on the heat shield pans with new insulation blankets. (h) Retained Repair Instructions This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of AD 2006-19-12, Amendment 39-14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25, 2006), with no changes. If any damage, discoloration, heat damage, or crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, do all applicable corrective actions in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, or in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0021, Revision 1, dated March 16, 2006. (i) Retained Credit for Previous Actions With Revised Format This paragraph restates the credit provided by paragraph (h) of AD 2006-19-12, Amendment 39-14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25, 2006), with revised format. This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before October 30, 2006 (the effective date of AD 2006-19- 12, Amendment 39-14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25, 2006)) using Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0021, dated June 23, 2005, except where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0021, dated June 23, 2005, does not provide an International Annealed Copper Standard (IACS) value for determining the results of the inspection for heat damage, the maximum acceptable IACS value is 42 percent. Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0021, dated June 23, 2005, is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (j) New Requirements: Detailed and Conductivity Inspections and Related Investigative and Corrective Actions (Repetitive Inspections for Certain Airplanes) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Do detailed and conductivity inspections of the aft fairing lower structure for cracks and deformation, as applicable, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0038, dated March 6, 2015. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. For Group 1, Configurations 1 and 3 airplanes, and Group 2, Configuration 1, airplanes, identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0038, dated March 6, 2015, repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24 months until the terminating action specified in paragraph (k) of this AD is done. (k) Optional Terminating Action Accomplishing a detailed inspection of the gap cover strips and heat shield pan castings for damage and applicable corrective actions, and installation of new gap cover strip fillers, new velcro strips, and new aft fairing insulation blankets, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54- 0026, Revision 2, dated January 5, 2012, concurrently with accomplishing detailed and conductivity inspections and all applicable related investigative and corrective actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD, terminates the repetitive inspections specified in paragraph (j) of this AD; except where Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-0026, Revision 2, dated January 5, 2012, specifies to contact the manufacturer, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the [[Page 72624]] attention of the person identified in paragraph (m)(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 airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) AMOCs approved for AD 2006-19-12, Amendment 39-14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25, 2006) are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD. (m) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-917- 6438; fax: 425-917-6590; email: suzanne.lucier@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 November 12, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-29617 Filed 11-19-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail www.regulations.gov, including any
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 personal information you provide. We
Federal Aviation Administration p.m., Monday through Friday, except will also post a report summarizing each
Federal holidays. substantive verbal contact we receive
14 CFR Part 39 For service information identified in about this proposed AD.
[Docket No. FAA–2015–5809; Directorate this proposed AD, contact Boeing
Discussion
Identifier 2015–NM–055–AD] Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
& Services Management, P. O. Box 3707, On September 13, 2006, we issued AD
RIN 2120–AA64 MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; 2006–19–12, Amendment 39–14769 (71
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; FR 55727, September 25, 2006), for
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing certain Boeing Model 777–200 and –300
Company Airplanes fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view series airplanes. AD 2006–19–12
AGENCY: Federal Aviation this referenced service information at requires inspecting the lower web of the
Administration (FAA), DOT. the FAA, Transport Airplane aft fairing of engine struts for any
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., discoloration and doing any related
(NPRM). Renton, WA. For information on the investigative and corrective action if
availability of this material at the FAA, necessary; inspecting the heat shield
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede call 425–227–1221. It is also available castings for any damage and doing any
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006–19– on the Internet at http:// corrective action if necessary; installing
12, which applies to certain The Boeing www.regulations.gov by searching for gap cover strips; and replacing
Model 777–200 and –300 series and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– insulation blankets with new insulation
airplanes. AD 2006–19–12 currently 5809. blankets. AD 2006–19–12 resulted from
requires inspecting the lower web of the a report that several discolored fairing
aft fairing of the engine struts for any Examining the AD Docket lower webs and some damaged/
discoloration and doing any related You may examine the AD docket on deteriorated insulation blankets were
investigative and corrective action if the Internet at http:// found in the aft fairings of engine struts.
necessary; inspecting the heat shield www.regulations.gov by searching for We issued AD 2006–19–12 to prevent
castings for any damage and doing any and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– cracking of lower webs of the aft
corrective action if necessary; installing 5809; or in person at the Docket fairings, which could result in
gap cover strips; and replacing Management Facility between 9 a.m. flammable hydraulic fluid leaking onto
insulation blankets with new insulation and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or near an ignition source, and possibly
blankets. Since we issued AD 2006–19– except Federal holidays. The AD docket result in an uncontrollable fire in the
12, we have received a report that an aft contains this proposed AD, the engine strut area.
fairing lower spar web exceeded the regulatory evaluation, any comments
allowable conductivity limits. This Actions Since AD 2006–19–12,
received, and other information. The Amendment 39–14769 (71 FR 55727,
proposed AD would also require, street address for the Docket Office
depending on airplane configuration, September 25, 2006) Was Issued
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
one-time or repetitive detailed ADDRESSES section. Comments will be Since we issued AD 2006–19–12,
inspections for cracking and available in the AD docket shortly after Amendment 39–14769 (71 FR 55727,
deformation, as applicable, of the aft receipt. September 25, 2006), we have received
fairing lower structure, and one-time or a report that an aft fairing lower spar
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue
repetitive conductivity inspections of web exceeded the allowable
the aft fairing lower structure and Lucier, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion
conductivity limits. An investigation
related investigative and corrective Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle
concluded that wear to the pan casting
actions if necessary. This proposed AD Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601
and gap cover strips allowed increased
also adds airplanes to the applicability. Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
heat into the aft fairing heat shield
We are proposing this AD to detect and 3356; telephone: 425–917–6438; fax:
cavity, which exceeded the thermal
correct degradation of the aft fairing 425–917–6590; email: suzanne.lucier@
capability of the insulation blankets.
lower web, which could lead to cracking faa.gov.
of the web and could allow flammable SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Related Service Information Under 1
fluids to leak into the heat shield pan CFR Part 51
castings, and consequent increased risk Comments Invited We have reviewed Boeing Service
of an uncontained fire and subsequent We invite you to send any written Bulletin 777–54–0026, Revision 2, dated
structural damage. relevant data, views, or arguments about January 5, 2012. The service information
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD. Send your comments describes procedures for a detailed
this proposed AD by January 4, 2016. to an address listed under the inspection of the gap cover strips and
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. heat shield pan castings for damage,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR FAA–2015–5809; Directorate Identifier corrective actions, and installation of
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 2015–NM–055–AD’’ at the beginning of new gap cover strip fillers, new velcro
methods: your comments. We specifically invite strips, and new aft fairing insulation
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments on the overall regulatory, blankets.
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http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the economic, environmental, and energy We reviewed Boeing Special
instructions for submitting comments. aspects of this proposed AD. We will Attention Service Bulletin 777–54–
• Fax: 202–493–2251. consider all comments received by the 0038, dated March 6, 2015. The service
• Mail: U.S. Department of closing date and may amend this information describes procedures for
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– proposed AD because of those one-time and repetitive detailed
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments. inspections for any cracking and
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we deformation, as applicable, of the aft
Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http:// fairing lower structure; conductivity
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inspections of the aft fairing lower AD would also require accomplishing 2006) was issued, the AD format has
structure; and related investigative and the actions specified in the service been revised, and certain paragraphs
corrective actions. information described previously. have been rearranged. As a result, the
This service information is reasonably The phrase ‘‘related investigative corresponding paragraph identifiers
available because the interested parties actions’’ is used in this proposed AD. have been redesignated in this proposed
have access to it through their normal ‘‘Related investigative actions’’ are AD, as listed in the following table:
course of business or by the means follow-on actions that (1) are related to
identified in the ADDRESSES section of the primary action, and (2) further REVISED PARAGRAPH IDENTIFIERS
this NPRM. investigate the nature of any condition
FAA’s Determination found. Related investigative actions in Corresponding
Requirement in
an AD could include, for example, requirement in this
We are proposing this AD because we AD 2006–19–12
inspections. proposed AD
evaluated all the relevant information
and determined the unsafe condition The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is paragraph (f) paragraph (g)
described previously is likely to exist or used in this proposed AD. ‘‘Corrective paragraph (g) paragraph (h)
develop in other products of the same actions’’ are actions that correct or paragraph (h) paragraph (i)
type design. address any condition found. Corrective
actions in an AD could include, for
Proposed AD Requirements Costs of Compliance
example, repairs.
This proposed AD would retain all Change to AD 2006–19–12, Amendment We estimate that this proposed AD
requirements of AD 2006–19–12, 39–14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25, affects 99 airplanes of U.S. registry.
Amendment 39–14769 (71 FR 55727, 2006) We estimate the following costs to
September 25, 2006). In addition, this
comply with this proposed AD:
proposed AD would add airplanes to the Since AD 2006–19–12, Amendment
applicability of this AD. This proposed 39–14769 (71 FR 55727, September 25,
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
Inspection and other ac- Up to 11 work–hours × Up to $16,179, depending Up to $17,114, depending Up to $1,694,286, depend-
tions [retained actions $85 per hour = $935, on airplane configuration. on airplane configuration. ing on airplane configu-
from AD 2006–19-12, depending on airplane ration
Amendment 39–14769 configuration.
(71 FR 55727, Sep-
tember 25, 2006)].
Inspections [new proposed Up to 24 work-hours × $85 $0 ...................................... Up to $2,040, depending Up to $201,960, depend-
action]. per hour = $2,040, de- on airplane configuration. ing on airplane configu-
pending on airplane con- ration
figuration.
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the might need these inspections and
any necessary related investigative and proposed inspection. We have no way of replacements:
corrective actions that would be determining the number of aircraft that
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Related Investigative Actions .................. Up to 36 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 Up to $3,060, depending on airplane
$3,060, depending on airplane con- configuration
figuration.
Corrective Actions ................................... Up to 38 work-hours × $85 per hour = 0 Up to $3,230, depending on airplane
$3,230, depending on airplane con- configuration
figuration.
According to the manufacturer, all of rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, air commerce by prescribing regulations
the costs of this proposed AD may be Section 106, describes the authority of for practices, methods, and procedures
covered under warranty, thereby the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, the Administrator finds necessary for
reducing the cost impact on affected Aviation Programs, describes in more
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safety in air commerce. This regulation
individuals. We do not control warranty detail the scope of the Agency’s is within the scope of that authority
coverage for affected individuals. As a authority. because it addresses an unsafe condition
result, we have included all costs in our We are issuing this rulemaking under that is likely to exist or develop on
cost estimate. the authority described in Subtitle VII, products identified in this rulemaking
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, action.
Authority for This Rulemaking
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
Title 49 of the United States Code section, Congress charges the FAA with
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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Regulatory Findings (d) Subject September 25, 2006), with revised format.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of This paragraph provides credit for actions
We have determined that this required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
proposed AD would not have federalism America Code 54, Nacelles/pylons.
actions were performed before October 30,
implications under Executive Order (e) Unsafe Condition 2006 (the effective date of AD 2006–19–12,
13132. This proposed AD would not This AD was prompted by a report that an Amendment 39–14769 (71 FR 55727,
have a substantial direct effect on the aft fairing lower spar web exceeded the September 25, 2006)) using Boeing Special
States, on the relationship between the allowable conductivity limits. An Attention Service Bulletin 777–54–0021,
national Government and the States, or investigation concluded that wear to the pan dated June 23, 2005, except where Boeing
casting and gap cover strips allowed Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–54–
on the distribution of power and 0021, dated June 23, 2005, does not provide
responsibilities among the various increased heat into the aft fairing heat shield
an International Annealed Copper Standard
levels of government. cavity. We are proposing this AD to detect
(IACS) value for determining the results of
For the reasons discussed above, I and correct degradation of the aft fairing
the inspection for heat damage, the
lower web, which could lead to cracking of
certify that the proposed regulation: maximum acceptable IACS value is 42
the web and could allow flammable fluids to
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory leak into the heat shield pan castings, and
percent. Boeing Special Attention Service
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Bulletin 777–54–0021, dated June 23, 2005,
consequent increased risk of an uncontained
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
fire and subsequent structural damage.
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (j) New Requirements: Detailed and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (f) Compliance Conductivity Inspections and Related
1979), Comply with this AD within the Investigative and Corrective Actions
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation compliance times specified, unless already (Repetitive Inspections for Certain
in Alaska, and done. Airplanes)
(4) Will not have a significant (g) Retained Inspection, Installation, and Within 24 months after the effective date
economic impact, positive or negative, Replacement Actions With No Changes of this AD: Do detailed and conductivity
on a substantial number of small entities This paragraph restates the actions
inspections of the aft fairing lower structure
under the criteria of the Regulatory for cracks and deformation, as applicable,
required by paragraph (f) of AD 2006–19–12,
Flexibility Act. and do all applicable related investigative
Amendment 39–14769 (71 FR 55727,
and corrective actions, in accordance with
September 25, 2006), with no changes. For
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Model 777–200 and –300 series airplanes
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–54–
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation identified in Boeing Special Attention
0038, dated March 6, 2015. Do all applicable
safety, Incorporation by reference, Service Bulletin 777–54–0021, Revision 1, related investigative and corrective actions
Safety. dated March 16, 2006: Except as provided by before further flight. For Group 1,
paragraph (h) of this AD, within 12 months Configurations 1 and 3 airplanes, and Group
The Proposed Amendment after October 30, 2006 (the effective date of 2, Configuration 1, airplanes, identified in
Accordingly, under the authority AD 2006–19–12), do the actions specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
delegated to me by the Administrator, paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), and (g)(4) of 777–54–0038, dated March 6, 2015, repeat
this AD, in accordance with the the inspections thereafter at intervals not to
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
39 as follows: exceed 24 months until the terminating
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–54– action specified in paragraph (k) of this AD
0021, Revision 1, dated March 16, 2006. is done.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (1) Do a general visual inspection of the
DIRECTIVES lower web of the aft fairing for any (k) Optional Terminating Action
discoloration and do any related investigative Accomplishing a detailed inspection of the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 action. gap cover strips and heat shield pan castings
continues to read as follows: (2) Do a general visual inspection of the for damage and applicable corrective actions,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. heat shield castings for any damage (crack(s), and installation of new gap cover strip fillers,
dent(s), gouge(s), warpage, fretting, or new velcro strips, and new aft fairing
§ 39.13 [Amended] missing/loose nutplates). insulation blankets, in accordance with the
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (3) Install gap cover strips on the heat Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) shield pans. Service Bulletin 777–54–0026, Revision 2,
2006–19–12, Amendment 39–14769 (71 (4) Replace insulation blankets on the heat dated January 5, 2012, concurrently with
shield pans with new insulation blankets. accomplishing detailed and conductivity
FR 55727, September 25, 2006), and
inspections and all applicable related
adding the following new AD: (h) Retained Repair Instructions
investigative and corrective actions required
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– This paragraph restates the actions by paragraph (j) of this AD, terminates the
2015–5809; Directorate Identifier 2015– required by paragraph (g) of AD 2006–19–12, repetitive inspections specified in paragraph
NM–055–AD. Amendment 39–14769 (71 FR 55727, (j) of this AD; except where Boeing Service
September 25, 2006), with no changes. If any Bulletin 777–54–0026, Revision 2, dated
(a) Comments Due Date damage, discoloration, heat damage, or crack January 5, 2012, specifies to contact the
The FAA must receive comments on this is found during any inspection required by manufacturer, repair using a method
AD action by January 4, 2016. paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, approved in accordance with the procedures
do all applicable corrective actions in specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
(b) Affected ADs accordance with a method approved by the
This AD replaces AD 2006–19–12, Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Amendment 39–14769 (71 FR 55727, (ACO), FAA, or in accordance with the (AMOCs)
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September 25, 2006). Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–54– Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
(c) Applicability authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
0021, Revision 1, dated March 16, 2006.
This AD applies to The Boeing Company requested using the procedures found in 14
Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, –300ER, and (i) Retained Credit for Previous Actions With CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
777F series airplanes, certified in any Revised Format send your request to your principal inspector
category, as identified in Boeing Special This paragraph restates the credit provided or local Flight Standards District Office, as
Attention Service Bulletin 777–54–0038, by paragraph (h) of AD 2006–19–12, appropriate. If sending information directly
dated March 6, 2015. Amendment 39–14769 (71 FR 55727, to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
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attention of the person identified in Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACTION: Mobley, Office of Chief Counsel, (202)
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. Information may (NPRM). 366–1366. For FTA: Megan Blum, Office
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- of Planning and Environment, (202)
Requests@faa.gov. SUMMARY: This NPRM provides
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
366–0463, or Helen Serassio, Office of
interested parties with the opportunity Chief Counsel, (202) 366–1974. The
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
to comment on proposed revisions to FHWA and FTA are both located at
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/ the FHWA and FTA joint regulations 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington,
certificate holding district office. that implement the National DC 20590. Office hours are from 9:00
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through
level of safety may be used for any repair Section 4(f) of the Department of Friday, except Federal holidays.
required by this AD if it is approved by the Transportation Act. The revisions are
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
prompted by the enactment of the
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Background
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair Century Act (MAP–21), which requires On July 6, 2012, President Obama
method to be approved, the repair must meet rulemaking to address programmatic signed into law MAP–21 (Pub. L. 112–
the certification basis of airplane, and the approaches. This NPRM proposes to 141, 126 Stat. 405), which contains new
approval must specifically refer to this AD. revise the FHWA/FTA Environmental requirements that FHWA and FTA,
(4) AMOCs approved for AD 2006–19–12, Impact and Related Procedures and hereafter referred to as the ‘‘Agencies,’’
Amendment 39–14769 (71 FR 55727, Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and
September 25, 2006) are approved as AMOCs
must meet in complying with NEPA (42
Waterfowl Refuges, and Historic Sites U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), as well as a
for the corresponding provisions of
paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD.
regulations due to MAP–21 changes to requirement to initiate a rulemaking to
the environmental review process that allow for the use of programmatic
(m) Related Information FHWA and FTA have not previously approaches. 23 U.S.C. 139(b)(3)(A).
(1) For more information about this AD, captured in other rulemakings, such as Through this NPRM, the Agencies
contact Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer, the use of programmatic agreements and propose to revise their regulations that
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle the use of single final environmental
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA implement NEPA at 23 CFR part 771—
impact statement/record of decision Environmental Impact and Related
98057–3356; telephone: 425–917–6438; fax:
425–917–6590; email: suzanne.lucier@ documents. In addition, FHWA and Procedures, and 23 U.S.C. 138 and 49
faa.gov. FTA propose changes to the regulatory U.S.C. 303 (hereafter referred to as
(2) For service information identified in text to improve readability and to reflect Section 4(f) 1) at 23 CFR part 774—
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial current practice, consistent with an Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Executive order to improve regulations Waterfowl Refuges, and Historic Sites.
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, and regulatory review. The FHWA and
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
The proposed revisions would reflect
FTA seek comments on the proposals MAP–21 requirements and better reflect
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
contained in this notice. current Agency practice, as well as
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may view this referenced service information DATES: Comments must be received on improve readability consistent with
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, or before January 19, 2016. Executive Order 13563, ‘‘Improving
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For ADDRESSES: To ensure that you do not Regulation and Regulatory Review’’
information on the availability of this duplicate your docket submissions, (2011).
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
please submit them by only one of the General Discussion of the Proposals
Issued in Renton, Washington, on following means:
November 12, 2015. Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to The following bullets are sections of
http://www.regulations.gov and follow MAP–21 that affect 23 CFR parts 771
Michael Kaszycki,
the online instructions for submitting and 774; the list does not include the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
comments. sections of MAP–21 that have been the
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Mail: Docket Management Facility, subject of other rulemakings:
[FR Doc. 2015–29617 Filed 11–19–15; 8:45 am]
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 • Section 1119(c)(2) revised the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Section 4(f) exception for park road and
New Jersey Ave. SE., West Building
Ground Floor Room W12–140, parkway projects to apply to Federal
Washington, DC 20590. lands transportation facilities, which
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION affects the Section 4(f) exception in
Hand Delivery: West Building Ground
Federal Highway Administration Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey 774.13(e);
Ave. SE., between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 • Section 1122 replaced the former
23 CFR Parts 771 and 774 p.m., Monday through Friday, except ‘‘transportation enhancement projects
Federal holidays. The telephone number program’’ with a new ‘‘transportation
Federal Transit Administration is (202) 366–9329. alternatives projects program,’’ which
Instructions: You must include the affects the Section 4(f) exception in
49 CFR Part 622 agency name and docket number or the 774.13(g);
Regulatory Identifier Number (RIN) for • Section 1302 amended 23 U.S.C.
[Docket No. FHWA–2015–0011] 108 to address advance acquisition of
the rulemaking at the beginning of your
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FHWA RIN 2125–AF60 comments. All comments received will real property interests, which affects the
FTA RIN 2132–AB26 be posted without change to http:// 1 Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation
www.regulations.gov, including any Act of 1966 was repealed in 1983 when it was
Environmental Impact and Related personal information provided. codified without substantive change at 49 U.S.C.
Procedures 303. A provision with the same meaning is found
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
at 23 U.S.C. 138. This regulation continues to refer
AGENCY: Federal Highway the FHWA: Neel Vanikar, Office of to Section 4(f) as such because the policies Section
Administration (FHWA), Federal Project Development and Environmental 4(f) engendered are widely referred to as ‘‘Section
Transit Administration (FTA), DOT. Review, (202) 366–2068, or Diane 4(f)’’ matters.
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 4, 2016. | |
| Contact | Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-917- 6438; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 72621 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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