81 FR 14704 - 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 14704-14707] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-06117] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-4227; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-025-AD; Amendment 39-18439; AD 2016-06-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. [[Page 14705]] ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes powered by GE GEnx engines. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual to provide the flight crew a new fan ice removal procedure to reduce the likelihood of engine damage due to fan ice shedding. This AD also requires, for certain airplanes, reworking the fan stator module assembly on GE GEnx-1B Performance Improvement Program (PIP) 2 engines. This AD was prompted by a recent engine fan blade rub event that caused an in-flight non-restartable power loss. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced fan tip clearance, which could result in engine damage and a possible in-flight non-restartable power loss of one or both engines. DATES: This AD is effective March 18, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 18, 2016. We must receive comments on this AD by May 2, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact General Electric Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: 513-552-3272; email: [email protected]. 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-2016-4227. 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-2016- 4227; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6438; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We received a report of a significant GE GEnx-1B PIP2 engine fan rub event, apparently caused by partial fan ice shedding and a resulting fan imbalance that in turn caused substantial damage to the engine and an in-flight non-restartable power loss. We continue to investigate this issue with Boeing and GE; however, the engine damage appears to be a result of reduced fan tip clearances common to the GEnx-1B PIP2 engine. The other engine on the event airplane was a GEnx- 1B PIP1 configuration that incurred expected wear and minor damage during the icing event and continued to operate normally. The event occurred in icing conditions at an altitude of 20,000 feet. Reduced fan tip clearance, if not corrected, could result in engine damage and a possible in-flight non-restartable power loss of one or both engines. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 72-0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016, which describes procedures for reworking the fan stator module assembly on GEnx-1B PIP2 engines. 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. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the GE service information described previously. This AD also requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide the flight crew a new fan ice removal procedure to reduce the likelihood of engine damage due to fan ice shedding. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. The engine manufacturer is currently developing a modification that will address the unsafe condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is developed, approved, and available, we may consider additional rulemaking. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because reduced fan tip clearance could result in engine damage and a possible in-flight non-restartable power loss of one or both engines. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2016-4227 and Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-025-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. [[Page 14706]] Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 34 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFM revision..................... 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $2,890. hour = $85. Rework........................... 40 work-hours x $85 0 3,400 3,400 (1 affected per hour = $3,400. airplane). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2016-06-08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18439; Docket No. FAA- 2016-4227; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-025-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective March 18, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes, certificated in any category, powered by General Electric (GE) GEnx engines. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 72, Engines. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a recent engine fan blade rub event that caused an in-flight non-restartable power loss. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced fan tip clearance, which could result in engine damage and a possible in-flight non-restartable power loss of one or both engines. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of Airplane Flight Manual (AFM): Certificate Limitations Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Certificate Limitations chapter of the applicable Boeing 787 AFM to include the statement provided in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Engine Operational Limits Cold Weather Operations Fan Ice Removal In order to avoid possible fan damage and engine failure, when in icing conditions above 12,500 feet MSL, the flight crew must comply with the Cold Weather Operations Additional Fan Ice Removal procedure contained in the Operating Procedures chapter of this manual. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) AFM Revision: Operating Procedures Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Operating Procedures chapter of the Boeing 787 AFM to include the statement provided in figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. Figure 2 to Paragraph (h) of This AD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cold Weather Operations Additional Fan Ice Removal Procedure This procedure is required when in icing conditions above 12,500 feet MSL, by the Engine Operational Limits Cold Weather Operations Fan Ice Removal limitation contained in the Certificate Limitations chapter of this manual. The language below shall not be modified. During flight in icing conditions (EAI EICAS indication showing) with N1 settings below 85%, or when fan icing is suspected due to high engine vibration, the fan blades must be cleared of any ice. Do the following procedure every 5 minutes on both engines, one engine at a time: Increase to a minimum of 85% N1 momentarily, then resume normal operation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (i) Rework For airplanes with two engines with engine serial numbers listed in paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 72-0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016: On or before March 25, 2016, rework the fan stator module assembly of one of the engines, in accordance with paragraphs 3.A.(1)(b), 3.B., or 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 72-0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016. (j) Parts Installation Limitation As of March 25, 2016, no person may operate an airplane that has two engines with engine serial numbers listed in paragraph [[Page 14707]] 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 72-0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016, unless at least one engine has been reworked in accordance with paragraph 3.A.(1)(b), 3.B., or 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 72-0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016. (k) Reporting Provisions Although GE GEnx Service Bulletin GEnx-1B 72-0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016, specifies reporting certain tip clearance measurements to GE, this AD does not require any report. (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 attention of the person identified in paragraph (m) 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, modification, or alteration 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. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (m) Related Information 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; phone: 425-917-6438; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (n) 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) GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 72-0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact General Electric Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: 513-552-3272; email: [email protected]. (4) You may view this 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 14, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-06117 Filed 3-17-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation the elevator control anti-rotation guide slot, (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
in Alaska, and P/N 100–619–0008, for the pilot and co-pilot (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(4) Will not have a significant control yoke assemblies, following section approved the incorporation by reference
economic impact, positive or negative, 5.1 Cushion Edging Inspection of Quest (IBR) of the service information listed in this
Aircraft Company Field Service Instruction, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
on a substantial number of small entities Elevator Control System—Cushion Edging
under the criteria of the Regulatory part 51.
Inspection, Report No. FSI–105, Revision 00, (2) You must use this service information
Flexibility Act. not dated, as specified in Quest Aircraft as applicable to do the actions required by
KODIAK Mandatory Service Bulletin SB14– this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
07, dated August 26, 2014; and Quest Aircraft (i) Quest Aircraft Company KODIAK 100
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Company KODIAK 100 Mandatory Service Mandatory Service Bulletin SB14–07,
safety, Incorporation by reference, Bulletin SB14–07, Revision 01, dated Revision 01, dated November 23, 2015.
Safety. November 23, 2015. (ii) Quest Aircraft KODIAK Mandatory
(h) Replace Cushion Edging Service Bulletin SB14–07, dated August 26,
Adoption of the Amendment 2014.
Accordingly, under the authority If damage or wear is found during any (iii) Quest Aircraft Company Field Service
inspection required in paragraph (g) of this Instruction, Elevator Control System—
delegated to me by the Administrator, AD, before further flight, replace the cushion Cushion Edging Inspection, Report No. FSI–
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as edging following section 5.3 of Quest Aircraft 105, Revision 00, not dated.
follows: Company Field Service Instruction, Elevator (iv) Quest Aircraft KODIAK 100
Control System—Cushion Edging Inspection, Recommended Service Bulletin SB15–01,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Report No. FSI–105, Revision 00, not dated, dated March 26, 2015.
DIRECTIVES as specified in Quest Aircraft KODIAK (v) Quest Aircraft Field Service Instruction,
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB14–07, dated Yoke Anti-Rotation Guide Wear Pad
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 August 26, 2014; and Quest Aircraft Upgrade, Report No. FSI–108, Revision 00,
continues to read as follows: Company KODIAK 100 Mandatory Service not dated.
Bulletin SB14–07, Revision 01, dated (3) For Quest Aircraft Design, LLC service
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
November 23, 2015. information identified in this AD, contact
§ 39.13 [Amended] Quest Aircraft Design, LLC, 1200 Turbine
(i) Install Wear Pads (Terminating Action for
Drive, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864; telephone:
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the Repetitive Inspections)
(208) 263–1111; toll free: (866) 263–1112;
the following new airworthiness Within 1 year after April 22, 2016 (the email: CustomerService@QuestAircraft.com;
directive (AD): effective date of this AD), remove the cushion Internet: www.questaircraft.com.
edging, P/N M22529/2–3R–25, installed on (4) You may view this service information
2016–06–06 Quest Aircraft Design, LLC:
the elevator control anti-rotation guide, and at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Amendment 39–18437; Docket No.
install wear pads, P/N 100–619–0037, on the Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
FAA–2015–5318; Directorate Identifier
elevator bearing assembly link arm following information on the availability of this
2015–CE–035–AD.
section 5. Instructions, including all material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. In
(a) Effective Date subsections, of Quest Aircraft Field Service addition, you can access this service
This AD is effective April 22, 2016. Instruction, Yoke Anti-Rotation Guide Wear information on the Internet at http://
Pad Upgrade, Report No. FSI–108, Revision www.regulations.gov by searching for and
(b) Affected ADs 00, not dated, as specified in Quest Aircraft locating Docket No. FAA–2015–5318.
None. KODIAK 100 Recommended Service Bulletin (5) You may view this service information
SB15–01, dated March 26, 2015. Installing all that is incorporated by reference at the
(c) Applicability four wear pads on the pilot and co-pilot arms National Archives and Records
This AD applies to Quest Aircraft Design, of the elevator bearing assemblies terminates Administration (NARA). For information on
LLC Model KODIAK 100 airplanes, all serial the repetitive inspections required in the availability of this material at NARA, call
numbers 100–0001 through 100–0149, that paragraph (g) of this AD. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
are certificated in any category. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance locations.html.
(d) Subject (AMOCs)
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
10, 2016.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Pat Mullen,
Code 2730; Elevator Control System.
requested using the procedures found in 14 Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
(e) Unsafe Condition CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Aircraft Certification Service.
This AD was prompted by a report of send your request to your principal inspector [FR Doc. 2016–05898 Filed 3–17–16; 8:45 am]
limited control yoke movement due to or local Flight Standards District Office, as BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
cushion edging jammed in the elevator appropriate. If sending information directly
control anti-rotation guide slot. We are to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
elevator control system, which could result
in loss of control. emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
Requests@faa.gov. Federal Aviation Administration
(f) Compliance (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Comply with this AD within the notify your appropriate principal inspector, 14 CFR Part 39
compliance times specified, unless already or lacking a principal inspector, the manager [Docket No. FAA–2016–4227; Directorate
done. of the local flight standards district office/ Identifier 2016–NM–025–AD; Amendment
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certificate holding district office. 39–18439; AD 2016–06–08]
(g) Inspect Cushion Edging
Before further flight April 22, 2016 (after (k) Related Information RIN 2120–AA64
the effective date of this AD) and repetitively For more information about this AD,
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours contact David Herron, Aerospace Engineer, Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
time-in-service until the terminating action Seattle ACO, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Company Airplanes
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD is done, Renton, Washington 98057; phone: (425)
inspect the cushion edging, part number (P/ 917–6469; fax: (425) 917–6591; email: AGENCY:Federal Aviation
N) M22529/2–3R–25, located on each side of david.herron@faa.gov. Administration (FAA), DOT.
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Costs of Compliance the following costs to comply with this
We estimate that this AD affects 34 AD:
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost on U.S. operators
product
AFM revision .............. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ........... $0 $85 $2,890.
Rework ....................... 40 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,400 .. 0 3,400 3,400 (1 affected airplane).
Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority AD
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Engine Operational Limits
section 106, describes the authority of follows: Cold Weather Operations Fan Ice Removal
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: In order to avoid possible fan damage and
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS engine failure, when in icing conditions
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES above 12,500 feet MSL, the flight crew
must comply with the Cold Weather Oper-
authority. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 ations Additional Fan Ice Removal proce-
We are issuing this rulemaking under continues to read as follows: dure contained in the Operating Proce-
the authority described in Subtitle VII, dures chapter of this manual.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that § 39.13 [Amended] (h) AFM Revision: Operating Procedures
section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Within 7 days after the effective date of
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the following new airworthiness this AD, revise the Operating Procedures
air commerce by prescribing regulations directive (AD): chapter of the Boeing 787 AFM to include the
for practices, methods, and procedures statement provided in figure 2 to paragraph
the Administrator finds necessary for 2016–06–08 The Boeing Company: (h) of this AD. This may be done by inserting
Amendment 39–18439; Docket No. a copy of this AD into the AFM.
safety in air commerce. This regulation FAA–2016–4227; Directorate Identifier
is within the scope of that authority 2016–NM–025–AD.
because it addresses an unsafe condition FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS
that is likely to exist or develop on (a) Effective Date AD
products identified in this rulemaking This AD is effective March 18, 2016.
action. Cold Weather Operations
(b) Affected ADs Additional Fan Ice Removal Procedure
Regulatory Findings None. This procedure is required when in icing con-
ditions above 12,500 feet MSL, by the En-
This AD will not have federalism (c) Applicability
gine Operational Limits Cold Weather Op-
implications under Executive Order This AD applies to The Boeing Company erations Fan Ice Removal limitation con-
13132. This AD will not have a Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes, tained in the Certificate Limitations chapter
substantial direct effect on the States, on certificated in any category, powered by of this manual. The language below shall
the relationship between the national General Electric (GE) GEnx engines. not be modified.
government and the States, or on the (d) Subject During flight in icing conditions (EAI EICAS
distribution of power and Air Transport Association (ATA) of
indication showing) with N1 settings below
responsibilities among the various 85%, or when fan icing is suspected due to
America Code 72, Engines.
levels of government. high engine vibration, the fan blades must
(e) Unsafe Condition be cleared of any ice. Do the following pro-
For the reasons discussed above, I cedure every 5 minutes on both engines,
certify that this AD: This AD was prompted by a recent engine
fan blade rub event that caused an in-flight one engine at a time: Increase to a min-
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory non-restartable power loss. We are issuing imum of 85% N1 momentarily, then re-
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, this AD to prevent reduced fan tip clearance, sume normal operation.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under which could result in engine damage and a
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures possible in-flight non-restartable power loss (i) Rework
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), of one or both engines. For airplanes with two engines with engine
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation serial numbers listed in paragraph 1.A.,
(f) Compliance
in Alaska, and ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of GE GEnx–1B Service
Comply with this AD within the Bulletin 72–0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016:
(4) Will not have a significant compliance times specified, unless already On or before March 25, 2016, rework the fan
economic impact, positive or negative, done. stator module assembly of one of the engines,
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
on a substantial number of small entities (g) Revision of Airplane Flight Manual
in accordance with paragraphs 3.A.(1)(b),
under the criteria of the Regulatory 3.B., or 3.C. of the Accomplishment
(AFM): Certificate Limitations
Flexibility Act. Instructions of GE GEnx–1B Service Bulletin
Within 7 days after the effective date of 72–0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 this AD, revise the Certificate Limitations
chapter of the applicable Boeing 787 AFM to (j) Parts Installation Limitation
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation include the statement provided in figure 1 to As of March 25, 2016, no person may
safety, Incorporation by reference, paragraph (g) of this AD. This may be done operate an airplane that has two engines with
Safety. by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. engine serial numbers listed in paragraph
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1.A., ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of GE GEnx–1B Service information on the availability of this ADDRESSES: For service information
Bulletin 72–0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. identified in this final rule, contact
unless at least one engine has been reworked (5) You may view this service information Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
in accordance with paragraph 3.A.(1)(b), 3.B., that is incorporated by reference at the
Attention: Data & Services Management,
or 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of National Archives and Records
GE GEnx–1B Service Bulletin 72–0309 R00, Administration (NARA). For information on P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA
dated March 11, 2016. the availability of this material at NARA, call 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet
(k) Reporting Provisions www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
Although GE GEnx Service Bulletin GEnx– locations.html. may view this referenced service
1B 72–0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016, information at the FAA, Transport
specifies reporting certain tip clearance Issued in Renton, Washington, on March Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
measurements to GE, this AD does not 14, 2016.
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
require any report. Michael Kaszycki, the availability of this material at the
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance Acting Manager, Transport Airplane FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
(AMOCs) Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. available on the Internet at http://
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft [FR Doc. 2016–06117 Filed 3–17–16; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov by searching for
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 0774.
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
send your request to your principal inspector You may examine the AD docket on
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http://
appropriate. If sending information directly
www.regulations.gov by searching for
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 14 CFR Part 39
attention of the person identified in and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
paragraph (m) of this AD. Information may be [Docket No. FAA–2014–0774; Directorate 0774; or in person at the Docket
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- Identifier 2013–NM–154–AD; Amendment Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Requests@faa.gov. 39–18438; AD 2016–06–07] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
notify your appropriate principal inspector, RIN 2120–AA64
contains this AD, the regulatory
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager evaluation, any comments received, and
of the local flight standards district office/ Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes other information. The address for the
certificate holding district office.
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket Management Facility, U.S.
modification, or alteration required by this Administration (FAA), DOT. Department of Transportation, Docket
AD if it is approved by the Boeing ACTION: Final rule. Operations, M–30, West Building
Commercial Airplanes Organization Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has SUMMARY: We are superseding New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006–22– DC 20590.
ACO, to make those findings. To be 15 for all The Boeing Company Model FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill
approved, the repair method, modification 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD,
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747– Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. AD Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
(m) Related Information 2006–22–15 required repetitive 3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425–
For more information about this AD, inspections for cracking of certain panel 917–6590; email: Bill.Ashforth@faa.gov.
contact Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer, webs and stiffeners of the nose wheel
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle well (NWW), and corrective actions if
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA necessary; and replacement of certain Discussion
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6438; fax: 425– panels with new panels, which
917–6590; email: Suzanne.Lucier@faa.gov. We issued a supplemental notice of
terminates the repetitive inspections. proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference This new AD reduces a compliance time amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD
(1) The Director of the Federal Register and adds certain inspections and an 2006–22–15, Amendment 39–14812 (71
approved the incorporation by reference applicable repair. This AD was FR 64884, November 6, 2006) (‘‘AD
(IBR) of the service information listed in this prompted by multiple reports of fatigue 2006–22–15’’). AD 2006–22–15 applied
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR cracking in the NWW top panel and side
part 51. to all The Boeing Company Model 747–
panel webs and stiffeners. We are 100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–
(2) You must use this service information issuing this AD to prevent fatigue
as applicable to do the actions required by 200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300,
cracking of the NWW side and top 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR,
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) GE GEnx–1B Service Bulletin 72–0309 panels, which could result in a NWW and 747SP series airplanes. The SNPRM
R00, dated March 11, 2016. depressurization event severe enough to published in the Federal Register on
reduce the structural integrity of the
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
(ii) Reserved. September 18, 2015 (80 FR 56407) (‘‘the
(3) For service information identified in fuselage. SNPRM’’). We preceded the SNPRM
this AD, contact General Electric Company,
DATES: This AD is effective April 22, with a notice of proposed rulemaking
GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way,
Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: 513–552–3272; 2016. (NPRM) that published in the Federal
email: geae.aoc@ge.com. The Director of the Federal Register Register on November 17, 2014 (79 FR
(4) You may view this service information approved the incorporation by reference 68388) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, of certain publications listed in this AD proposed to continue to require
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For as of April 22, 2016. repetitive inspections for cracking of
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective March 18, 2016. | |
| Contact | Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6438; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 14704 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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