81 FR 12806 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 48 (March 11, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 48 (March 11, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-04564 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 48 (Friday, March 11, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12806-12810] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-04564] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0248; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-143-AD; Amendment 39-18410; AD 2016-04-16] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-08-23 for all The Boeing Company Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10- 30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. AD 2013-08-23 required adding design features to detect electrical faults and to detect a pump running in an empty fuel tank. This new AD would clarify certain requirements and remove a terminating action. This new AD would also provide an optional method of compliance for the proposed actions. This AD was prompted by a determination that it is necessary to clarify the requirements for the design features and to remove a terminating action for certain inspections. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective April 15, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA 90846-0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0248. 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- 0248; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5254; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013). AD 2013-08-23 applied to all The Boeing Company Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2015 (80 FR 16321). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that it is necessary to clarify the requirements for the design features and to remove a terminating action for certain inspections. The NPRM proposed to clarify certain requirements and remove a terminating action. The NPRM also proposed to provide an optional method of compliance for the proposed actions. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) and the FAA's response to each comment. [[Page 12807]] Support for the NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) Boeing stated that it supports the NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015). Request for Clarification FedEx requested that we clarify paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) because it is unclear and confusing. FedEx explained that paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of the proposed AD (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) propose to mandate compliance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A133, dated June 5, 2014; Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-28-137, dated June 24, 2014; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-28A253, dated June 5, 2014; and Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-256, dated June 24, 2014. This service information, in addition to describing procedures for airframe modifications, specifies revising Airworthiness Limitation Instructions (ALI) 28-1, Trijet Fuel Pump Fault Current Detector Functional Check; ALI 28-2, DC-10/KDC-10 Uncommanded On Circuit Functional Check; ALI 28-3, MD-10 Uncommanded On Circuit Functional Check; and ALI 28-4, MD-11 Uncommanded On Circuit Functional Check, Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC- 02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014. FedEx stated that paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD creates confusion because Appendixes B and C of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC-02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014, also change/affect Critical Design Configuration Control Limitation (CDCCL) 20-9, Trijet Wing Root Area Lightning Protection, (Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-262, Revision 1, dated June 9, 2010, which was mandated by AD 2010-21-13, Amendment 39- 16473 (75 FR 63040, October 14, 2010), and has nothing to do with the intent of this NPRM, which supersedes AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013). FedEx also noted that paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) states that revising the maintenance or inspection program terminates the requirements in paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008-06-21 R1, Amendment 39-16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 2009). FedEx requested that we identify the requirements in AD 2008-06- 21 R1 that would be terminated. FedEx reasoned that paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008-06-21 R1 cannot be terminated because CDCCLs and ALIs are constantly revised or new items added to meet safety requirements, so latent failures must be addressed in the fuel system design. We agree that clarification is necessary. AD 2010-21-13, Amendment 39-16473 (75 FR 63040, October 14, 2010), requires installing a support bracket and coupler on the left and right wing-to-fuselage transition, and metallic overbraid on the left and right leading edge wire assembly but it does not require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate a corresponding CDCCL. Paragraph (h)(3) of this AD includes incorporating CDCCL 20-9, Trijet Wing Root Area Lightning Protection, as part of the maintenance or inspection program. Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational requirements, components that have been identified as airworthy or installed on the affected airplanes before accomplishing the revision of the airplane maintenance or inspection program specified in this AD, do not need to be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the airplane maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by this AD, future maintenance actions on these components must be done in accordance with the CDCCLs. In regards to FedEx's comment on terminating action, we note that AD 2008-06-21 R1, Amendment 39-16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 2009) requires incorporation of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report, MDC-02K1003, Revision C, dated July 24, 2007. Paragraph (h)(3) of this AD requires a revision of the maintenance or inspection program to include Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item (SCI) Report MDC-02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014. We are requiring the actions specified in Appendixes B, C, and D of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC-02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014, because they include the latest CDCCLs, ALIs, and short-term extensions. Therefore, accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD would terminate the requirements in paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008- 06-21 R1. Accomplishing paragraph (h)(3) of this AD would replace the existing requirements with updated requirements. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015). We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-28A253, dated June 5, 2014; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A133, dated June 5, 2014. This service information describes procedures for replacing the fuel pump control relays with fault current detectors and changing the fuel tank boost/transfer pump wire termination. Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-256, dated June 24, 2014; and Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-28-137, dated June 24, 2014; which describe procedures for changing the fuel pump control and indication system wiring. Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC-02K1003, Revision M, including Appendices A through D, dated July 25, 2014, which includes CDCCLs, ALIs, and short-term extensions in Appendices B, C, and D, respectively. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 341 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 12808]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installing design features using a 152 work-hours x $85 per $137,500 $150,420 $51,923,220 method approved by the FAA [retained hour = $12,920. action from AD 2013[dash]08[dash]23, Amendment 39[dash]17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013)]. Installing design features using 98 work-hours x $85 per 109,000 117,330 40,009,530 service information specified in hour = $8,330. paragraph (h) of this AD (including revising the maintenance/inspection program) [new option of this AD]. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013), and adding the following new AD: 2016-04-16 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18410; Docket No. FAA- 2015-0248; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-143-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 15, 2016. (b) Affected ADs (1) This AD replaces AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013). (2) This AD affects AD 2008-06-21 R1, Amendment 39-16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 2009). (3) This AD affects AD 2002-13-10, Amendment 39-12798 (67 FR 45053, July 8, 2002). (4) This AD affects AD 2011-11-05, Amendment 39-16704 (76 FR 31462, June 1, 2011). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F airplanes. (2) Model MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a fuel system review conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Criteria for Operation, With Clarifications and New Compliance Time This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013), with clarification of actions for airplanes with auxiliary fuel tanks removed, clarification of the pumps that must have a protective device installed, and a new compliance time. Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD: As of 48 months after the effective date of this AD, no person may operate any airplane affected by this AD unless an amended type certificate or supplemental type certificate that incorporates the design features and requirements described in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD has been approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, and those design features are installed on the airplane to meet the criteria specified in section 25.981(a) and (d) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 25.981(a) and (d), at Amendment 25-125 (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgFAR.nsf/0/339DAEE3E0A6379D862574CF00641951?OpenDocument)). For airplanes on which Boeing-installed auxiliary fuel tanks are removed, the actions specified in this AD for the auxiliary fuel tanks are not required. (1) For all airplanes: Each electrically powered alternating current (AC) fuel pump installed in any fuel tank that normally empties during flight and each pump that is partially covered by a lowering fuel level--such as main tanks, center wing tanks, auxiliary fuel tanks installed by the airplane manufacturer, and tail tanks--must have a protective device installed to detect electrical faults that can cause arcing and burn through of the fuel pump housing and pump electrical connector. The same device must shut off the pump by automatically removing electrical power from the pump when such faults are detected. When a fuel pump is shut off resulting from detection of an electrical fault, the device must stay latched off, until the fault is cleared through maintenance action and the pump is verified safe for operation. [[Page 12809]] (2) For airplanes with a 2-person flightcrew: Additional design features, if not originally installed by the airplane manufacturer, must be installed to meet 3 criteria: To detect a running fuel pump in a tank that is normally emptied during flight, to provide an indication to the flightcrew that the tank is empty, and to automatically shut off that fuel pump. The prospective pump indication and shutoff system must automatically shut off each pump in case the flightcrew does not shut off a pump running dry in an empty tank within 60 seconds after each fuel tank is emptied. An airplane flight manual supplement (AFMS) that includes flightcrew manual pump shutoff procedures in the Limitations section of the AFMS must be submitted to the Los Angeles ACO, FAA, for approval. (3) For airplanes with a 3-person flightcrew: Additional design features, if not originally installed by the airplane manufacturer, must be installed to detect when a fuel pump in a tank that is normally emptied during flight is running in an empty fuel tank, and to provide an indication to the flightcrew that the tank is empty. The flight engineer must manually shut off each pump running dry in an empty tank within 60 seconds after the tank is emptied. The AFMS Limitations section must be revised to specify that this pump shutoff must be done by the flight engineer. (4) For all airplanes with tanks that normally empty during flight: Separate means must be provided to detect and shut off a pump that was previously commanded to be shut off automatically or manually but remained running in an empty tank during flight. (h) New Optional Method of Compliance In lieu of doing the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, do the applicable actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD. (1) For MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) and (h)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) As of 48 months after the effective date of this AD, change the fuel pump control and indication system wiring, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-28-137, dated June 24, 2014. (ii) Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1)(i) of this AD: Replace the fuel pump control relays with fault current detectors, and change the fuel tank boost/transfer pump wire termination, in accordance with Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11- 28A133, dated June 5, 2014. (2) For Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F airplanes: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) and (h)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) As of 48 months after the effective date of this AD, change the fuel pump control and indication system wiring, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-256, dated June 24, 2014. (ii) Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD: Replace the fuel pump control relays with fault current detectors, and change the fuel tank boost/transfer pump wire termination, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10- 28A253, dated June 5, 2014. (3) For all airplanes: Within 30 days after accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), Airworthiness Limitation Instructions (ALIs), and short- term extensions specified in Appendices B, C, and D of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item (SCI) Report MDC-02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the actions specified in the ALIs is at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(3)(i) and (h)(3)(ii) of this AD. Revising the maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the requirements in paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008-06- 21 R1, Amendment 39-16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 2009). (i) At the applicable time specified in Appendix C of Boeing Trijet SCI Report MDC-02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014, except as provided by Appendix D of Boeing Trijet SCI Report MDC- 02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014. (ii) Within 30 days after accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable; or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD; whichever occurs later. (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or CDCCLs If the option in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD is accomplished: After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as provided by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. (j) Compliance Time Extension in Related ADs Accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, as applicable, extends the 18-month repetitive inspections and tests required by paragraph (a) of AD 2002-13-10, Amendment 39-12798 (67 FR 45053, July 8, 2002); and the 18-month repetitive inspections required by paragraph (j) of AD 2011-11-05, Amendment 39-16704 (76 FR 31462, June 1, 2011); to 24- month intervals for pumps affected by those ADs, regardless if the pump is installed in a tank that normally empties, provided the remaining actions required by those two ADs have been accomplished. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 (l) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) AMOCs approved for AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562- 627-5254; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-28A253, dated June 5, 2014. (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A133, dated June 5, 2014. (iii) Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-256, dated June 24, 2014. (iv) Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-28-137, dated June 24, 2014. (v) Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC-02K1003, Revision M, including Appendices A through D, dated July 25, 2014. (3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA 90846-0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. [[Page 12810]] (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 8, 2016. 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you notify your principal inspector, or Company Airplanes other information. The address for the
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
the local flight standards district office or Docket Management Facility, U.S.
certificate holding district office, before Administration (FAA), DOT.
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operating any aircraft complying with this
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(g) Additional Information Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–08– New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
The subject of this AD is addressed in 23 for all The Boeing Company Model DC 20590.
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–
No. 2015–0048, dated March 17, 2015. You FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Serj
10–30, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–
may view the EASA AD on the Internet at Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer,
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 10), DC–10–40, DC–10–40F, MD–10–
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA,
and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2015– 10F, MD–10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
4381. airplanes. AD 2013–08–23 required
(ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
adding design features to detect
(h) Subject Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
electrical faults and to detect a pump
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) 562–627–5254; fax: 562–627–5210;
running in an empty fuel tank. This new
Code: Life Raft, 2564. email: serj.harutunian@faa.gov.
AD would clarify certain requirements
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference and remove a terminating action. This SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register new AD would also provide an optional
Discussion
approved the incorporation by reference of method of compliance for the proposed
the service information listed in this actions. This AD was prompted by a We issued a notice of proposed
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR determination that it is necessary to
part 51.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
clarify the requirements for the design part 39 to supersede AD 2013–08–23,
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
features and to remove a terminating Amendment 39–17441 (78 FR 24037,
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. action for certain inspections. We are April 24, 2013). AD 2013–08–23 applied
(i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service issuing this AD to reduce the potential to all The Boeing Company Model DC–
Bulletin No. AS365–25.01.45, Revision 1, of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, 10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–
dated February 2, 2015. which, in combination with flammable 30, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10),
(ii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank DC–10–40, DC–10–40F, MD–10–10F,
Bulletin No. EC155–25A128, Revision 1, explosions and consequent loss of the
dated February 2, 2015. MD–10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F
airplane. airplanes. The NPRM published in the
(3) For Airbus Helicopters service
information identified in this final rule, DATES: This AD is effective April 15, Federal Register on March 27, 2015 (80
contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum 2016. FR 16321). The NPRM was prompted by
Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone The Director of the Federal Register a determination that it is necessary to
(972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) approved the incorporation by reference clarify the requirements for the design
641–3775; or at http:// features and to remove a terminating
www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
of certain publications listed in this AD
(4) You may view this service information as of April 15, 2016. action for certain inspections. The
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, ADDRESSES: For service information NPRM proposed to clarify certain
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, identified in this final rule, contact requirements and remove a terminating
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For Boeing Commercial Airplanes, action. The NPRM also proposed to
information on the availability of this Attention: Data & Services Management, provide an optional method of
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. compliance for the proposed actions.
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–
(5) You may view this service information We are issuing this AD to reduce the
that is incorporated by reference at the 0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001;
National Archives and Records telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2; potential of ignition sources inside fuel
Administration (NARA). For information on fax 206–766–5683; Internet https:// tanks, which, in combination with
the availability of this material at NARA, call www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view flammable fuel vapors, could result in
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// this referenced service information at fuel tank explosions and consequent
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- the FAA, Transport Airplane loss of the airplane.
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locations.html. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Comments
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February Renton, WA. For information on the
29, 2016. availability of this material at the FAA, We gave the public the opportunity to
Scott A. Horn, call 425–227–1221. It is also available participate in developing this AD. The
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, on the Internet at http:// following presents the comments
Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for received on the NPRM (80 FR 16321,
[FR Doc. 2016–04981 Filed 3–10–16; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– March 27, 2015) and the FAA’s response
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 0248. to each comment.
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Installing design features using a method approved by the 152 work-hours × $85 per $137,500 $150,420 $51,923,220
FAA [retained action from AD 2013-08-23, Amendment hour = $12,920.
39-17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013)].
Installing design features using service information specified 98 work-hours × $85 per hour 109,000 117,330 40,009,530
in paragraph (h) of this AD (including revising the mainte- = $8,330.
nance/inspection program) [new option of this AD].
Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in
combination with flammable fuel vapors,
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority could result in fuel tank explosions and
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, consequent loss of the airplane.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows: (f) Compliance
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Comply with this AD within the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS compliance times specified, unless already
Aviation Programs, describes in more
DIRECTIVES done.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (g) Retained Criteria for Operation, With
Clarifications and New Compliance Time
We are issuing this rulemaking under continues to read as follows:
the authority described in Subtitle VII, This paragraph restates the actions
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. required by paragraph (g) of AD 2013–08–23,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that § 39.13 [Amended] Amendment 39–17441 (78 FR 24037, April
24, 2013), with clarification of actions for
section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by airplanes with auxiliary fuel tanks removed,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) clarification of the pumps that must have a
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2013–08–23, Amendment 39–17441 (78 protective device installed, and a new
for practices, methods, and procedures FR 24037, April 24, 2013), and adding compliance time. Except as provided by
the Administrator finds necessary for the following new AD: paragraph (h) of this AD: As of 48 months
safety in air commerce. This regulation after the effective date of this AD, no person
is within the scope of that authority 2016–04–16 The Boeing Company: may operate any airplane affected by this AD
Amendment 39–18410; Docket No. unless an amended type certificate or
because it addresses an unsafe condition FAA–2015–0248; Directorate Identifier
that is likely to exist or develop on supplemental type certificate that
2014–NM–143–AD. incorporates the design features and
products identified in this rulemaking
(a) Effective Date requirements described in paragraphs (g)(1)
action.
through (g)(4) of this AD has been approved
This AD is effective April 15, 2016.
Regulatory Findings by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
(b) Affected ADs Certification Office (ACO), FAA, and those
We have determined that this AD will (1) This AD replaces AD 2013–08–23, design features are installed on the airplane
not have federalism implications under Amendment 39–17441 (78 FR 24037, April to meet the criteria specified in section
Executive Order 13132. This AD will 24, 2013). 25.981(a) and (d) of the Federal Aviation
not have a substantial direct effect on (2) This AD affects AD 2008–06–21 R1, Regulations (14 CFR 25.981(a) and (d), at
the States, on the relationship between Amendment 39–16100 (74 FR 61504, Amendment 25–125 (http://rgl.faa.gov/
the national government and the States, November 25, 2009). Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/
(3) This AD affects AD 2002–13–10, rgFAR.nsf/0/339DAEE3E0A6379D862574C
or on the distribution of power and F00641951?OpenDocument)). For airplanes
responsibilities among the various Amendment 39–12798 (67 FR 45053, July 8,
2002). on which Boeing-installed auxiliary fuel
levels of government. tanks are removed, the actions specified in
(4) This AD affects AD 2011–11–05,
For the reasons discussed above, I Amendment 39–16704 (76 FR 31462, June 1, this AD for the auxiliary fuel tanks are not
certify that this AD: 2011). required.
(1) For all airplanes: Each electrically
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (c) Applicability powered alternating current (AC) fuel pump
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, installed in any fuel tank that normally
This AD applies to all The Boeing
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Company airplanes identified in paragraphs empties during flight and each pump that is
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any partially covered by a lowering fuel level—
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), category. such as main tanks, center wing tanks,
(1) Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10– auxiliary fuel tanks installed by the airplane
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and manufacturer, and tail tanks—must have a
in Alaska, and protective device installed to detect electrical
KDC–10), DC–10–40, DC–10–40F airplanes.
(4) Will not have a significant (2) Model MD–10–10F, MD–10–30F, MD– faults that can cause arcing and burn through
economic impact, positive or negative, 11, and MD–11F airplanes. of the fuel pump housing and pump
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on a substantial number of small entities electrical connector. The same device must
(d) Subject shut off the pump by automatically removing
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. Air Transport Association (ATA) of electrical power from the pump when such
America Code 28, Fuel. faults are detected. When a fuel pump is shut
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 off resulting from detection of an electrical
(e) Unsafe Condition fault, the device must stay latched off, until
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This AD was prompted by a fuel system the fault is cleared through maintenance
safety, Incorporation by reference, review conducted by the manufacturer. We action and the pump is verified safe for
Safety. are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of operation.
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that is incorporated by reference at the Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation AFB, and within a 4.1-mile radius of
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Administration (NARA). For information on Group, Central Service Center, 10101 in its place:
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locations.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Woodring Municipal Airport. This Class
E airspace area is effective during the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February History specific dates and times established in
8, 2016.
The Federal Register published a advance by a Notice to Airmen. The
Michael Kaszycki,
final rule amending Class E surface area effective date and time will thereafter be
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane continuously published in the Airport/
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. airspace, Class E airspace designated as
an extension, and Class E airspace Facility Directory.’’
[FR Doc. 2016–04564 Filed 3–10–16; 8:45 am]
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extending upward from 700 feet above ASW OK E4 Enid Vance AFB, OK
the surface, at Vance AFB, Enid, OK; [Corrected]
and Woodring Municipal Airport, Enid,
■ On page 8390, column 3, line 54,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OK (81 FR 8389, February 19, 2016)
remove ‘‘(lat. 36°20′42″ N., long.
Docket No. FAA–2015–7489.
97°55′07″ W.)’’ and add in its place
Federal Aviation Administration Subsequent to publication, the FAA
‘‘(lat. 36°20′42″ N., long. 97°55′06″ W.)’’
determined that the part-time NOTAM
14 CFR Part 71 language in the Class E surface area Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 1,
description was inadvertently removed 2016.
in error. Potential safety concerns were Vonnie Royal
[Docket No. FAA–2015–7489; Airspace
Docket No. 15–ASW–20] identified due to the possibility for Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
confusion in determining the operating ATO Central Service Center.
Amendment of Class D and E rules and equipment requirements in [FR Doc. 2016–05395 Filed 3–10–16; 8:45 am]
Airspace; Enid Vance AFB, OK; Enid the Vance AFB and Woodring BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Woodring Municipal Airport, Enid, OK; Municipal Airport terminal areas. The
and Enid, OK concerns were based on the opportunity
for part-time Class D surface area DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
AGENCY: Federal Aviation airspace and continuous Class E surface
Administration (FAA), DOT. area airspace to be active at the same Office of the Secretary
ACTION: Final rule; delay of effective time.
date, correction. To resolve these concerns, the FAA is 15 CFR Part 19
keeping the part-time NOTAM language [Docket No. 150902806–5806–01]
SUMMARY: This action changes the
in the Class E surface area description
effective date of a final rule published RIN 0605–AA40
to retain it as part-time airspace
in the Federal Register of February 19,
supplementing the existing part-time
2016, amending Class E surface area Commerce Debt Collection
Class D surface area airspace at Vance
airspace, Class E airspace designated as
AFB and Woodring Municipal Airport. AGENCY: Office of the Chief Financial
an extension, and Class E airspace
The regulatory text is rewritten for Officer and Assistant Secretary for
extending upward from 700 feet above
clarity. A minor adjustment is also made Administration, Department of
the surface, in the Enid, OK, area to
to the geographic coordinates of the Commerce.
allow additional time for charting. This
Vance VORTAC listed in Class E ACTION: Final rule.
correction adds the part-time Notice to
airspace area designated as an extension
Airmen (NOTAM) language SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
to Class D. These are administrative
inadvertently removed from the Class E (Commerce Department) hereby revises
corrections and do not affect the
surface area description for Vance AFB, its debt collection regulations as a result
controlled airspace boundaries or
and Woodring Municipal Airport, Enid, of, and to conform to, an amendment
operating requirements supporting
OK. Adjustment of the geographic made by the Digital Accountability and
operations in the Vance AFB and
coordinates are also made to the Vance Transparency Act of 2014 (DATA Act).
Woodring Municipal Airport terminal
VHF Omnidirectional Range Tactical Specifically, the law, as amended by the
areas.
Air Navigation (VORTAC) listed in the DATA Act, requires Commerce
Class E airspace area designated as an Correction to Final Rule Department to refer to the Secretary of
extension to the Class D surface area. the Treasury all past due, legally
Accordingly, pursuant to the
DATES: This correction is effective 0901 authority delegated to me, in the enforceable nontax debt that are over
UTC, July 21, 2016, and the effective Federal Register of February 19, 2016 120 days delinquent, including nontax
date of the rule amending 14 CFR part (81 FR 8389) FR Doc. 2016–03365, debt administered by a third party
71 published on February 19, 2016 (81 Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; acting as an agent for the Federal
FR 8389), is delayed to 0901 UTC July Enid Vance AFB, Ok; Enid Woodring Government, for purposes of
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21, 2016. Municipal Airport, Enid, OK; and Enid, administrative offset. These revised debt
The Director of the Federal Register OK, is corrected as follows: collection regulations also provide
approves this incorporation by reference updated references to the Bureau of the
action under Title 1, Code of Federal § 71.1 [Amended] Fiscal Service as the agency within the
Regulations, part 51, subject to the ASW OK E2 Enid, OK [Corrected] Department of the Treasury to which
annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 Commerce Department refers delinquent
and publication of conforming ■ On page 8390, column 3, beginning on debts to reflect a reorganization made by
amendments. line 42, remove the following text: the Department of the Treasury.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective April 15, 2016. | |
| Contact | Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5254; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 12806 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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