81 FR 14698 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 53 (March 18, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 53 (March 18, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 53 (Friday, March 18, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 14698-14700] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-05900] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-2459; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-002-AD; Amendment 39-18436; AD 2016-06-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of fire and smoke at the engine aft pylon area resulting from fuel leakage caused by a damaged O-ring in the fuel coupling attached to the wing front spar. This AD requires applying sealant to fill the gap between the lower wing panels adjacent to the strut aft vapor barrier. We are issuing this AD to prevent fire and smoke at the engine aft pylon area in the event of a fuel leak, which could cause personal injury during ground operations. A fire spreading back and up to the aft fairing pylon can result in an uncontrolled fire in the strut and ignite the fuel tank. DATES: This AD is effective April 22, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 22, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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- 2459. 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- 2459; 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: Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6501; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 9, 2015 (80 FR 39392). The NPRM was prompted by reports of fire and smoke at the engine aft pylon area resulting from fuel leakage caused by a damaged O ring in the fuel coupling attached to the wing front spar. The fuel was captured by the fuel coupling rubber boot and was discharged into the flammable fluid leakage zone of the strut-to-wing cavity, as intended. However, the fuel did not follow its intended drain paths into the aft strut and lower wing panel drains, but instead followed an unintended drain path through an unsealed gap between the lower wing panels above the strut aft vapor barrier. The leaking fuel then followed gaps and seams in the aft fairing structure to the outside of the strut fairing side panels, ignited after [[Page 14699]] contact with the hot engine exhaust heat shield, and caused a fire and smoke. We are issuing this AD to prevent fire and smoke at the engine aft pylon area in the event of a fuel leak, which could cause personal injury during ground operations. A fire spreading back and up to the aft fairing pylon can result in an uncontrolled fire in the strut and ignite the fuel tank. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We have considered the comments received. Boeing concurred with the NPRM (80 FR 39392, dated July 9, 2015), and FedEx had no technical objection. 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 39392, dated July 9, 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 39392, dated July 9, 2015). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We have reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54- 0035, dated October 30, 2014. The service information describes procedures for applying sealant to fill the gap between wing panels. 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 196 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sealant application............... 3 work-hours x $85 per $0 $255 $49,980 hour = $255. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-06-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18436; Docket No. FAA- 2015-2459; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-002-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 22, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, - 300, -300ER, and -777F series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0035, dated October 30, 2014. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/ Pylons. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of fire and smoke at the engine aft pylon area resulting from fuel leakage caused by a damaged O- ring in the fuel coupling attached to the wing front spar. We are issuing this AD to prevent fire and smoke at the engine aft pylon area in the event of a fuel leak, which could cause personal injury during ground operations. A fire spreading back and up to the aft fairing pylon can result in an uncontrolled fire in the strut and ignite the fuel tank. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Sealant Application Within 1,875 days after the effective date of this AD, apply sealant to fill the gap between the lower wing panels adjacent to the strut aft vapor barrier, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54- 0035, dated October 30, 2014. [[Page 14700]] (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (h)(3)(i) and (h)(3)(ii) apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (4) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (i) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6501; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (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. (j) 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 Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0035, dated October 30, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (3) 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. (4) 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. (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 March 9, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-05900 Filed 3-17-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
attention of the person identified in information on the availability of this may view this referenced service
paragraph (u)(1) of this AD. Information may material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. information at the FAA, Transport
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- (8) You may view this service information Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
Requests@faa.gov. that is incorporated by reference at the
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, National Archives and Records
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager the availability of this material at NARA, call FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
of the local flight standards district office/ 202–741–6030, or go to http:// available on the Internet at http://
certificate holding district office. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
level of safety may be used for any repair, 2459.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
alteration, or modification required by this
29, 2016. Examining the AD Docket
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
You may examine the AD docket on
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. the Internet at http://
to make those findings. For a repair method [FR Doc. 2016–05249 Filed 3–17–16; 8:45 am]
www.regulations.gov by searching for
to be approved, the repair method, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
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modification deviation, or alteration 2459; or in person at the Docket
deviation must meet the certification basis of Management Facility between 9 a.m.
the airplane, and the approval must and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
specifically refer to this AD. except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(4) AMOCs approved previously for AD contains this AD, the regulatory
Federal Aviation Administration
2012–15–13, are approved as AMOCs for the evaluation, any comments received, and
corresponding provisions of this AD.
14 CFR Part 39 other information. The address for the
(u) Related Information Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
[Docket No. FAA–2015–2459; Directorate
(1) For more information about this AD, Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Identifier 2015–NM–002–AD; Amendment
contact Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, 39–18436; AD 2016–06–05] Department of Transportation, Docket
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Operations, M–30, West Building
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind RIN 2120–AA64 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425–917–6590; Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing DC 20590.
email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov. Company Airplanes
(2) Service information identified in this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
AD that is not incorporated by reference is AGENCY: Federal Aviation Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer,
available at the addresses specified in Administration (FAA), DOT. Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,
paragraphs (v)(6) and (v)(7) of this AD. ACTION: Final rule. Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(v) Material Incorporated by Reference (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6501;
(1) The Director of the Federal Register airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
approved the incorporation by reference
fax: 425–917–6590; email:
The Boeing Company Model 777 kevin.nguyen@faa.gov.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR airplanes. This AD was prompted by SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
part 51. reports of fire and smoke at the engine
(2) You must use this service information aft pylon area resulting from fuel Discussion
as applicable to do the actions required by leakage caused by a damaged O-ring in We issued a notice of proposed
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. the fuel coupling attached to the wing rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(3) The following service information was front spar. This AD requires applying part 39 by adding an AD that would
approved for IBR on April 22, 2016. sealant to fill the gap between the lower
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– apply to certain The Boeing Company
wing panels adjacent to the strut aft Model 777 airplanes. The NPRM
53A2559, Revision 2, dated May 13, 2014.
vapor barrier. We are issuing this AD to published in the Federal Register on
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was prevent fire and smoke at the engine aft July 9, 2015 (80 FR 39392). The NPRM
approved for IBR on September 12, 2012 (77 pylon area in the event of a fuel leak, was prompted by reports of fire and
FR 47267, August 8, 2012). which could cause personal injury smoke at the engine aft pylon area
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– during ground operations. A fire resulting from fuel leakage caused by a
53A2507, Revision 1, dated January 14, 2010. spreading back and up to the aft fairing damaged O ring in the fuel coupling
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53A2559, pylon can result in an uncontrolled fire attached to the wing front spar. The fuel
Revision 1, dated August 4, 2011. in the strut and ignite the fuel tank.
(5) The following service information was
was captured by the fuel coupling
DATES: This AD is effective April 22, rubber boot and was discharged into the
approved for IBR on November 28, 2007 (72
FR 65655, November 23, 2007). 2016. flammable fluid leakage zone of the
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– The Director of the Federal Register strut-to-wing cavity, as intended.
53A2507, dated April 21, 2005. approved the incorporation by reference However, the fuel did not follow its
(ii) Reserved. of a certain publication listed in this AD intended drain paths into the aft strut
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(6) For service information identified in as of April 22, 2016. and lower wing panel drains, but
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial ADDRESSES: For service information instead followed an unintended drain
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services identified in this final rule, contact path through an unsealed gap between
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, the lower wing panels above the strut aft
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Attention: Data & Services Management, vapor barrier. The leaking fuel then
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA followed gaps and seams in the aft
(7) You may view this service information 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000, fairing structure to the outside of the
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet strut fairing side panels, ignited after
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contact with the hot engine exhaust heat Conclusion Related Service Information Under
shield, and caused a fire and smoke. We 1 CFR Part 51
are issuing this AD to prevent fire and We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and We have reviewed Boeing Special
smoke at the engine aft pylon area in the Attention Service Bulletin 777–54–
event of a fuel leak, which could cause determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD 0035, dated October 30, 2014. The
personal injury during ground service information describes
operations. A fire spreading back and up as proposed—except for minor editorial
procedures for applying sealant to fill
to the aft fairing pylon can result in an changes. We have determined that these
the gap between wing panels. This
uncontrolled fire in the strut and ignite minor changes: service information is reasonably
the fuel tank. • Are consistent with the intent that available because the interested parties
was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR have access to it through their normal
Comments 39392, dated July 9, 2015) for correcting course of business or by the means
We gave the public the opportunity to the unsafe condition; and identified in the ADDRESSES section.
participate in developing this AD. We • Do not add any additional burden Costs of Compliance
have considered the comments received. upon the public than was already
We estimate that this AD affects 196
Boeing concurred with the NPRM (80 proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 39392,
airplanes of U.S. registry.
FR 39392, dated July 9, 2015), and dated July 9, 2015).
We estimate the following costs to
FedEx had no technical objection. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Sealant application ................. 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ..................................... $0 $255 $49,980
Authority for This Rulemaking (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (b) Affected ADs
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures None.
Title 49 of the United States Code (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (c) Applicability
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and This AD applies to The Boeing Company
section 106, describes the authority of Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, –300ER, and
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: (4) Will not have a significant
–777F series airplanes, certificated in any
Aviation Programs, describes in more economic impact, positive or negative,
category, as identified in Boeing Special
detail the scope of the Agency’s on a substantial number of small entities
Attention Service Bulletin 777–54–0035,
authority. under the criteria of the Regulatory
dated October 30, 2014.
Flexibility Act.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
(d) Subject
the authority described in Subtitle VII, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Air Transport Association (ATA) of
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation America Code 54, Nacelles/Pylons.
section, Congress charges the FAA with safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety. (e) Unsafe Condition
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
This AD was prompted by reports of fire
air commerce by prescribing regulations Adoption of the Amendment and smoke at the engine aft pylon area
for practices, methods, and procedures
Accordingly, under the authority resulting from fuel leakage caused by a
the Administrator finds necessary for damaged O-ring in the fuel coupling attached
safety in air commerce. This regulation delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as to the wing front spar. We are issuing this AD
is within the scope of that authority to prevent fire and smoke at the engine aft
because it addresses an unsafe condition follows:
pylon area in the event of a fuel leak, which
that is likely to exist or develop on could cause personal injury during ground
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
products identified in this rulemaking operations. A fire spreading back and up to
DIRECTIVES
action. the aft fairing pylon can result in an
Regulatory Findings ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 uncontrolled fire in the strut and ignite the
continues to read as follows: fuel tank.
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (f) Compliance
13132. This AD will not have a § 39.13 [Amended] Comply with this AD within the
substantial direct effect on the States, on compliance times specified, unless already
the relationship between the national ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding done.
government and the States, or on the the following new airworthiness
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(g) Sealant Application
distribution of power and directive (AD):
responsibilities among the various Within 1,875 days after the effective date
2016–06–05 The Boeing Company:
of this AD, apply sealant to fill the gap
levels of government. Amendment 39–18436; Docket No.
FAA–2015–2459; Directorate Identifier between the lower wing panels adjacent to
For the reasons discussed above, I the strut aft vapor barrier, in accordance with
certify that this AD: 2015–NM–002–AD.
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (a) Effective Date Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–54–
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, This AD is effective April 22, 2016. 0035, dated October 30, 2014.
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(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (2) You must use this service information The Director of the Federal Register
(AMOCs) as applicable to do the actions required by approved the incorporation by reference
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. of certain publications listed in this AD
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the (i) Boeing Special Attention Service
as of April 22, 2016.
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Bulletin 777–54–0035, dated October 30,
2014. ADDRESSES: For service information
requested using the procedures found in 14
(ii) Reserved. identified in this AD, contact Pratt &
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector (3) For service information identified in Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 Marie-
or local Flight Standards District Office, as this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada,
appropriate. If sending information directly Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services J4G 1A1; phone: 800–268–8000; fax:
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, 450–647–2888; Internet: www.pwc.ca.
attention of the person identified in Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– You may view this service information
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
Requests@faa.gov. (4) You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Burlington, MA. For information on the
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, availability of this material at the FAA,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager WA. For information on the availability of call 781–238–7125. It is also available
of the local flight standards district office/ this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. on the Internet at http://
certificate holding district office. (5) You may view this service information www.regulations.gov by searching for
(3) For service information that contains that is incorporated by reference at the and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
steps that are labeled as Required for National Archives and Records 3732.
Compliance (RC), the provisions of Administration (NARA). For information on
paragraphs (h)(3)(i) and (h)(3)(ii) apply. the availability of this material at NARA, call Examining the AD Docket
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// You may examine the AD docket on
substeps under an RC step and any figures www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.
the Internet at http://
identified in an RC step, must be done to www.regulations.gov by searching for
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 9,
for any deviations to RC steps, including and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
2016. 3732; or in person at the Docket
substeps and identified figures.
Michael Kaszycki, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in Acting Manager, Transport Airplane and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
accordance with the operator’s maintenance Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. except Federal holidays. The AD docket
or inspection program without obtaining [FR Doc. 2016–05900 Filed 3–17–16; 8:45 am] contains this AD, the mandatory
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P continuing airworthiness information
including substeps and identified figures, can (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any
still be done as specified, and the airplane
comments received, and other
can be put back in an airworthy condition. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(4) An AMOC that provides an acceptable information. The address for the Docket
level of safety may be used for any repair Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Federal Aviation Administration Document Management Facility, U.S.
required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Department of Transportation, Docket
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has 14 CFR Part 39 Operations, M–30, West Building
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle [Docket No. FAA–2015–3732; Directorate Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair Identifier 2015–NE–25–AD; Amendment 39– New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
method to be approved, the repair must meet 18431; AD 2016–05–13] DC 20590.
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD. RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Besian Luga, Aerospace Engineer,
(i) Related Information Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
(1) For more information about this AD, Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Engines Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle 781–238–7750; fax: 781–238–7199;
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind AGENCY: Federal Aviation
email: besian.luga@faa.gov.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Administration (FAA), DOT.
phone: 425–917–6501; fax: 425–917–6590; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ACTION: Final rule.
email: kevin.nguyen@faa.gov. Discussion
(2) For service information identified in SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, PT6A–60AG, –65AG, –67AF, and part 39 by adding an AD that would
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– –67AG turboprop engines. This AD apply to the specified products. The
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; NPRM was published in the Federal
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
requires removing Woodward fuel
control units (FCUs) and installing an Register on November 10, 2015 (80 FR
may view this referenced service information 69623). The NPRM proposed to correct
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, FCU that is eligible for installation. This
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For AD was prompted by incidents of an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
information on the availability of this corrosion and perforation of the two-ply
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Cu-Be bellows in Woodward FCUs. We There have been in-service incidents
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of involving corrosion and perforation of the
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
the Woodward FCU and engine, in- two-ply Cu-Be bellows in Woodward Fuel
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Control Units (FCU) fitted to PT6A–60, –65
approved the incorporation by reference
flight shutdown, and loss of control of
and –67 series engines. In certain instances,
(IBR) of the service information listed in this the airplane. associated bellows leakage has resulted in
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR DATES: This AD becomes effective April loss of engine power, in-flight shutdowns
part 51. 22, 2016. (IFSD) and even accidents. Engines installed
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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 22, 2016. | |
| Contact | Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6501; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 14698 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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