81 FR 17369 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 60 (March 29, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 60 (March 29, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-06401 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 60 (Tuesday, March 29, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 17369-17372] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-06401] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-2966; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-051-AD; Amendment 39-18441; AD 2016-06-10] 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 787-8 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of fuel leaking onto the hot exhaust portion of an engine as a result of an unintended leak path from the leading edge through the pylon. This AD requires installing new seal dams in the inboard and outboard corners of the aft pylon frame on the left and right engines, including an inspection for damage of the outboard blade seal and applicable corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel leaking from an unintended drain path from the leading edge through either the left or right pylon and onto the hot engine parts or brakes, which could lead to a major ground fire. DATES: This AD is effective May 3, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publication listed in this AD as of May 3, 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- 2966. 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- 2966; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. [[Page 17370]] 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: Sherry Vevea, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6514; fax: 425-917-6590; email: sherry.vevea@faa.gov. 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 787-8 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 30, 2015 (80 FR 45460) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report of fuel leaking onto the hot exhaust portion of an engine as a result of an unintended leak path from the leading edge through the pylon. The NPRM proposed to require installing new seal dams in the inboard and outboard corners of the aft pylon frame on the left and right engines, including an inspection for damage of the outboard blade seal and applicable corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel leaking from an unintended drain path from the leading edge through either the left or right pylon and onto the hot engine parts or brakes, which could lead to a major ground fire. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. United Airlines concurred with the content of the NPRM. Request To Add Revised Service Information Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) asked that we reference Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB540004-00, Issue 002, dated December 3, 2015, for accomplishing the actions in the NPRM. ANA stated that there are several errors in the referenced service information. Boeing stated that a revision would be issued to incorporate minor clarifications, and to update the effectivity. We agree to reference Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB540004-00, Issue 002, dated December 3, 2015, in this AD. Since we published the NPRM, Boeing issued Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB540004-00, Issue 002, dated December 3, 2015. That revision removes three airplanes from the effectivity, and clarifies certain instructions as a result of feedback reported by operators after incorporation of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB540004-00, Issue 001, dated October 24, 2014. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB540004-00, Issue 001, dated October 24, 2014, was specified as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the actions in the NPRM. We have changed paragraphs (c) and (g) of this AD to specify Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB540004-00, Issue 002, dated December 3, 2015. We have also added a new paragraph (h) of this AD to give credit for actions done before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB540004-00, Issue 001, dated October 24, 2014; and redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Request To Reduce the Compliance Time The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) International asked that we reduce the compliance time specified in the proposed AD (the proposed compliance time is within 60 months after the effective date of this AD). ALPA stated that the severity of a fuel leak from the leading edge through the pylon and onto the hot exhaust part of the engines warrants a shorter compliance time to correct this problem. We do not agree with the commenter's request to reduce the compliance time. In developing an appropriate compliance time, we considered the safety implications and normal maintenance schedules for timely installation of inboard and outboard seal dams. In consideration of all of these factors, we determined that the compliance time, as proposed, represents an appropriate interval in which the inboard and outboard seal dams can be installed in a timely manner within the fleet, while still maintaining an adequate level of safety. Most ADs, including this one, permit operators to accomplish the requirements of an AD at a time earlier than the specified compliance time; therefore, an operator may choose to install the inboard and outboard seal dams before the 60-month compliance time specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. If additional data are presented that would justify a shorter compliance time, we may consider further rulemaking on this issue. 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 with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. 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 Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB540004-00, Issue 002, dated December 3, 2015. This service information describes procedures for installing new seal dams in the inboard and outboard corners of the aft pylon frame on the left and right engines, doing a general visual inspection to detect damage of the outboard blade seal, and doing corrective actions. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 17 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 17371]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation of seal dams....... Up to 22 work- Up to $14,611..... Up to $16,481..... Up to $280,177. hours x $85 per hour = $1,870. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. 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): 2016-06-10 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18441; Docket No. FAA- 2015-2966; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-051-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 3, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB540004-00, Issue 002, dated December 3, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/ pylons. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of fuel leaking onto the hot exhaust portion of the engine as a result of an unintended leak path from the leading edge through the pylon. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel leaking from an unintended drain path from the leading edge through either the left or right pylon and onto the hot engine parts or brakes, which could lead to a major ground fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Installation of Inboard and Outboard Seal Dams Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, install new seal dams in the inboard and outboard corners of the aft pylon frame on the left and right engines, including a general visual inspection to detect damage of the outboard blade seal, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB540004- 00, Issue 002, dated December 3, 2015. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB540004- 00, Issue 002, dated December 3, 2015. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB540004-00, Issue 001, dated October 24, 2014; which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, 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. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Sherry Vevea, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6514; fax: 425-917-6590; email: sherry.vevea@faa.gov. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. [[Page 17372]] (k) 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 B787-81205-SB540004-00, Issue 002, dated December 3, 2015. (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 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. (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. 2016-06401 Filed 3-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(d) Subject (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Air Transport Association (ATA) of requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
America Code 57, Wings. actions from a manufacturer, the action must Federal Aviation Administration
be accomplished using a method approved
(e) Reason
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 14 CFR Part 39
This AD was prompted by a report of 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
cracks on the lugs of the inboard and [Docket No. FAA–2015–2966; Directorate
the EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space
outboard control rod fittings of the right hand Identifier 2015–NM–051–AD; Amendment
S.A.’s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA,
(RH) and left hand (LH) side ailerons. We are 39–18441; AD 2016–06–10]
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks the approval must include the DOA-
and corrosion on the lugs of the inboard and authorized signature. RIN 2120–AA64
outboard control rod fittings of the RH and (i) Related Information
LH side ailerons, which could lead to Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
reduced controllability of the airplane. Refer to Mandatory Continuing Company Airplanes
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
(f) Compliance AGENCY: Federal Aviation
2015–0040, dated March 6, 2015, for related
Comply with this AD within the information. This MCAI may be found in the
Administration (FAA), DOT.
compliance times specified, unless already AD docket on the Internet at http:// ACTION: Final rule.
done.
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
(g) One-Time Non-Destructive Test (NDT) locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3636.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Inspection airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference The Boeing Company Model 787–8
(1) At the later of the compliance times
specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of (1) The Director of the Federal Register airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
this AD: Do a one-time NDT inspection of the approved the incorporation by reference report of fuel leaking onto the hot
inboard and outboard control rod fittings of (IBR) of the service information listed in this exhaust portion of an engine as a result
the RH and LH side ailerons for cracks, and paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of an unintended leak path from the
a one-time general visual inspection for part 51. leading edge through the pylon. This
corrosion, in accordance with Airbus (2) You must use this service information AD requires installing new seal dams in
Military Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) the inboard and outboard corners of the
AOT–CN235–57–0001, Revision 1, dated as applicable to do the actions required by
March 14, 2014. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. aft pylon frame on the left and right
(i) Before exceeding 8,000 flight hours or (i) Airbus Military Alert Operators engines, including an inspection for
10 years since first flight of the airplane, Transmission (AOT) AOT–CN235–57–0001, damage of the outboard blade seal and
whichever occurs first. Revision 1, dated March 14, 2014. applicable corrective actions. We are
(ii) Within 3 months after the effective date (ii) Reserved. issuing this AD to prevent fuel leaking
of this AD. (3) For service information identified in from an unintended drain path from the
(2) If any crack or corrosion is found this AD, contact EADS–CASA, Military leading edge through either the left or
during any inspection required by paragraph Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), right pylon and onto the hot engine
(g)(1) of this AD, before further flight, contact
Integrated Customer Services (ICS), parts or brakes, which could lead to a
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Technical Services, Avenida de Aragón 404, major ground fire.
the European Aviation Safety Agency 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 DATES: This AD is effective May 3, 2016.
(EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 55 05; email: The Director of the Federal Register
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA) MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; approved the incorporation by reference
for approved repair instructions, and before Internet: http://www.eads.net. of certain publication listed in this AD
further flight, accomplish the repair (4) You may view this service information
accordingly. as of May 3, 2016.
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For ADDRESSES: For service information
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
information on the availability of this identified in this final rule, contact
The following provisions also apply to this Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
AD: material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information Attention: Data & Services Management,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International that is incorporated by reference at the P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane National Archives and Records 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Administration (NARA). For information on extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested the availability of this material at NARA, call https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// may view this referenced service
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- information at the FAA, Transport
request to your principal inspector or local locations.html. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
Flight Standards District Office, as SW., Renton, WA. For information on
appropriate. If sending information directly Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
the availability of this material at the
16, 2016.
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
Michael Kaszycki, available on the Internet at http://
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Acting Manager, Transport Airplane www.regulations.gov by searching for
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
telephone: 425–227–1112; fax: 425–227– [FR Doc. 2016–06622 Filed 3–28–16; 8:45 am] 2966.
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Examining the AD Docket
Before using any approved AMOC, notify You may examine the AD docket on
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the Internet at http://
the local flight standards district office/ www.regulations.gov by searching for
certificate holding district office. The AMOC and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
approval letter must specifically reference 2966; or in person at the Docket
this AD. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Installation of seal dams ... Up to 22 work-hours × $85 Up to $14,611 ................... Up to $16,481 ................... Up to $280,177.
per hour = $1,870.
According to the manufacturer, some List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 inboard and outboard corners of the aft pylon
of the costs of this AD may be covered frame on the left and right engines, including
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation a general visual inspection to detect damage
under warranty, thereby reducing the safety, Incorporation by reference,
cost impact on affected individuals. We of the outboard blade seal, and do all
Safety. applicable corrective actions, in accordance
do not control warranty coverage for with the Accomplishment Instructions of
affected individuals. As a result, we Adoption of the Amendment
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
have included all costs in our cost Accordingly, under the authority SB540004–00, Issue 002, dated December 3,
estimate. delegated to me by the Administrator, 2015. Do all applicable corrective actions
Authority for This Rulemaking the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as before further flight, in accordance with the
follows: Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Title 49 of the United States Code Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB540004–00,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Issue 002, dated December 3, 2015.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, DIRECTIVES (h) Credit for Previous Actions
section 106, describes the authority of This paragraph provides credit for actions
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
continues to read as follows:
Aviation Programs, describes in more actions were performed before the effective
detail the scope of the Agency’s Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service
authority. Bulletin B787–81205–SB540004–00, Issue
§ 39.13 [Amended]
001, dated October 24, 2014; which is not
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding incorporated by reference in this AD.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, the following new airworthiness
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
directive (AD): (AMOCs)
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with 2016–06–10 The Boeing Company: (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Amendment 39–18441; Docket No. Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
FAA–2015–2966; Directorate Identifier authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2015–NM–051–AD.
for practices, methods, and procedures requested using the procedures found in 14
(a) Effective Date CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
the Administrator finds necessary for send your request to your principal inspector
safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD is effective May 3, 2016. or local Flight Standards District Office, as
is within the scope of that authority (b) Affected ADs appropriate. If sending information directly
because it addresses an unsafe condition to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
None.
that is likely to exist or develop on attention of the person identified in
products identified in this rulemaking (c) Applicability paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may
action. This AD applies to The Boeing Company be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
Model 787–8 airplanes, certificated in any Requests@faa.gov.
Regulatory Findings (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
category, as identified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB540004–00, notify your appropriate principal inspector,
This AD will not have federalism or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
Issue 002, dated December 3, 2015.
implications under Executive Order of the local flight standards district office/
13132. This AD will not have a (d) Subject certificate holding district office.
substantial direct effect on the States, on Air Transport Association (ATA) of (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
the relationship between the national America Code 54, Nacelles/pylons. level of safety may be used for any repair,
government and the States, or on the modification, or alteration required by this
(e) Unsafe Condition AD if it is approved by the Boeing
distribution of power and
This AD was prompted by a report of fuel Commercial Airplanes Organization
responsibilities among the various Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
leaking onto the hot exhaust portion of the
levels of government. been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
engine as a result of an unintended leak path
For the reasons discussed above, I from the leading edge through the pylon. We ACO, to make those findings. To be
certify that this AD: are issuing this AD to prevent fuel leaking approved, the repair method, modification
from an unintended drain path from the deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory leading edge through either the left or right the certification basis of the airplane, and the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, pylon and onto the hot engine parts or approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under brakes, which could lead to a major ground (j) Related Information
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures fire.
(1) For more information about this AD,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (f) Compliance contact Sherry Vevea, Aerospace Engineer,
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Comply with this AD within the Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle
in Alaska, and compliance times specified, unless already ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
done. 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6514; fax: 425–
(4) Will not have a significant 917–6590; email: sherry.vevea@faa.gov.
economic impact, positive or negative, (g) Installation of Inboard and Outboard (2) Service information identified in this
on a substantial number of small entities Seal Dams AD that is not incorporated by reference is
under the criteria of the Regulatory Within 60 months after the effective date available at the addresses specified in
Flexibility Act. of this AD, install new seal dams in the paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
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(k) Material Incorporated by Reference latching mechanism of the potable water series airplanes. The NPRM published
(1) The Director of the Federal Register service panel access door, which could in the Federal Register on November 27,
approved the incorporation by reference result in the loss of the potable water 2015 (80 FR 74042) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
(IBR) of the service information listed in this service panel access door during flight, The European Aviation Safety Agency
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR and resultant damage to the airplane (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
part 51. (e.g., damage to the trimmable for the Member States of the European
(2) You must use this service information horizontal stabilizer) that could cause Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
as applicable to do the actions required by
loss of control of the airplane. Directive 2015–0028R1, dated May 29,
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– DATES: This AD becomes effective May 2015, dated (referred to after this as the
81205–SB540004–00, Issue 002, dated 3, 2016. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
December 3, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
(ii) Reserved. approved the incorporation by reference an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
(3) For service information identified in of certain publications listed in this AD Model A330–200 and –300 series
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial as of May 3, 2016. airplanes; and all Model A340–200,
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services –300, –500, and –600 series airplanes.
ADDRESSES: For service information
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, The MCAI states:
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– identified in this final rule, contact
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— Several cases have been reported in which
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, the potable water service panel access door
(4) You may view this service information 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone was lost during flight, causing damage to the
at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 trimmable horizontal stabilizer. The results
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For of subsequent investigations showed that
80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@ these events were due to failure of the
information on the availability of this airbus.com; Internet http://
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. latching mechanism of the potable water
www.airbus.com. You may view this service panel access door.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the referenced service information at the This condition, if not corrected, could lead
National Archives and Records FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, to further cases of in-flight loss of the potable
Administration (NARA). For information on 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. water service panel access door, possibly
For information on the availability of resulting in injury to persons on ground and/
the availability of this material at NARA, call
or damage to the aeroplane [(e.g., damage to
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
the trimmable horizontal stabilizer)].
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 1221. It is also available on the Internet To address this condition, Airbus
locations.html. at http://www.regulations.gov by developed a modification and published
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March searching for and locating Docket No. Service Bulletin (SB) A330–52–3086, SB
14, 2016. FAA–2015–5815. A340–52–4094 and SB A340–52–5019, to
Michael Kaszycki, provide instructions for in-service
Examining the AD Docket accomplishment of that modification.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. You may examine the AD docket on Consequently, EASA issued [an] AD * * *
the Internet at http:// to require modification of the potable water
[FR Doc. 2016–06401 Filed 3–28–16; 8:45 am] service panel access door 164AR for A330/
www.regulations.gov by searching for
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P A340–200/-300 aeroplanes or 154BR for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– A340–500/-600 aeroplanes, which includes
5815; or in person at the Docket installation of reinforced hinge screws and
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Management Facility between 9 a.m. more robust latches.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was
Federal Aviation Administration except Federal holidays. The AD docket determined that aeroplanes that have
contains this AD, the regulatory embodied Airbus Mod 201938 (Improvement
14 CFR Part 39 evaluation, any comments received, and of latching mechanism of potable water
other information. The street address for service panel) are also not affected by the
[Docket No. FAA–2015–5815; Directorate requirements of this [EASA] AD.
Identifier 2015–NM–039–AD; Amendment
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– For the reason described above, this
39–18443; AD 2016–06–12] 5527) is Docket Management Facility, [EASA] AD is revised to exclude post-mod
U.S. Department of Transportation, 201938 aeroplanes from the Applicability.
RIN 2120–AA64 Docket Operations, M–30, West
You may examine the MCAI in the
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus AD docket on the Internet at http://
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for
Washington, DC 20590.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
5815.
Administration (FAA), Department of Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
Transportation (DOT). International Branch, ANM–116, Comments
ACTION: Final rule. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, We gave the public the opportunity to
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA participate in developing this AD. We
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; received no comments on the NPRM or
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain fax 425–227–1149. on the determination of the cost to the
Airbus Model A330–200 and –300 series SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: public.
airplanes; and all Model A340–200,
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES
–300, –500, and –600 series airplanes. Discussion Conclusion
This AD was prompted by reports that We issued a notice of proposed We reviewed the relevant data and
the potable water service panel access rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR determined that air safety and the
door was lost during flight. This AD part 39 by adding an AD that would public interest require adopting this AD
requires modifying affected potable apply to certain Airbus Model A330– as proposed except for minor editorial
water service panel access doors. We are 200 and –300 series airplanes; and all changes. We have determined that these
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the Model A340–200, –300, –500, and –600 minor changes:
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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 May 3, 2016. | |
| Contact | Sherry Vevea, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6514; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 17369 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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