81 FR 18464 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 62 (March 31, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 62 (March 31, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-07025 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 62 (Thursday, March 31, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 18464-18467] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-07025] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5033; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-118-AD; Amendment 39-18450; AD 2016-07-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-8 series airplanes. This AD requires an inspection to determine if all oxygen components in the passenger oxygen system are installed, installation of new o-rings, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report that oxygen tube couplings in the passenger oxygen system could be missing or incorrectly installed. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct oxygen leaks from oxygen tube couplings in the passenger oxygen system, which could result in depletion of emergency oxygen at a faster rate than expected, reduce the passengers' and crews' protection from hypoxia at elevated cabin altitudes, and increase the risk of a fire. DATES: This AD is effective April 15, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 15, 2016. We must receive comments on this AD by May 16, 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 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-2016- 5033. 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- 5033; 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: Susan Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA; phone: 425-917-6457; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We have determined that some Model 747-8 series airplanes could have oxygen components missing or incorrectly installed at oxygen tube couplings attached to the outboard stowage bin support assemblies. The manufacturer believes that these airplanes were delivered with the correct configuration of oxygen components. However, because of an error in an engineering drawing and related parts list, which omitted part number call-outs for some oxygen components, we want to be certain [[Page 18465]] installations are correct and prevent incorrect installation during subsequent rework of the oxygen tubing components. This condition, if not corrected, could result in oxygen leaks from oxygen tube couplings in the passenger oxygen system, which could result in depletion of emergency oxygen at a faster rate than expected, reduce the passengers' and crews' protection from hypoxia at elevated cabin altitudes, and increase the risk of a fire. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-35-2132, dated June 8, 2015. The service information describes procedures for inspection of passenger oxygen coupler assemblies for missing oxygen components, installation of o-rings, and corrective actions. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. 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 identified in the service information identified previously. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 5033. The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this AD. ``Corrective actions'' are actions that correct or address any condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs. This AD also requires sending the inspection results to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date There are no products of this type currently registered in the United States. However, this rule is necessary to ensure that the described unsafe condition is addressed if any of these products are placed on the U.S. Register in the future. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary 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 ``Docket No. FAA-2016-5033; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-118-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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 0 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection........................... 8 work-hours x $85 per $0 $680 $0 hour = $680. Reporting............................ 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 0 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary corrective actions that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these repairs: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Corrective Action............................ 8 work-hours x $85 per hour = $6,888 $7,568 $680. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue [[Page 18466]] 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): 2016-07-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18450; Docket No. FAA- 2016-5033 Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-118-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 15, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Boeing Model 747-8 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-35-2132, dated June 8, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of oxygen tube couplings in the passenger oxygen system that could be missing or incorrectly installed. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct oxygen leaks from oxygen tube couplings in the passenger oxygen system, which could result in depletion of emergency oxygen at a faster rate than expected, reduce the passengers' and crews' protection from hypoxia at elevated cabin altitudes, and increase the risk of a fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Corrective Actions Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a general visual inspection to determine if all oxygen components are installed; and do all applicable corrective actions; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-35-2132, dated June 8, 2015. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (h) Reporting Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), at the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD. The report must include the inspection results, a description of the condition found, and the airplane serial number. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (i) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle 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 (k) 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 (j)(3)(i) and (j)(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, 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. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Susan Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA; phone: 425-917-6457; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. [[Page 18467]] (l) 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 747-35-2132, dated June 8, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Boeing 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 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 20, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-07025 Filed 3-30-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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identify AD 2016–07–11 in the subject line Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
if submitted through email. 25, 2016. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(1) Airplane serial number. Pat Mullen, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(2) Hours time-in-service at time of Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
inspection. Aircraft Certification Service. Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
(3) A description of any cracks found. [FR Doc. 2016–07228 Filed 3–30–16; 8:45 am] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(4) A description of any corrosion found. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P except Federal holidays.
(k) Special Flight Permit For service information identified in
this final rule, contact Boeing
Special flight permits are allowed for this DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
AD per 14 CFR 39.23 for the requirement to
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
remove up to .020 inches of corrosion as Federal Aviation Administration MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
required in paragraph (i) of this AD. Special
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
flight permits are prohibited for all other 14 CFR Part 39 fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
requirements of this AD.
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5033; Directorate www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
(l) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Identifier 2015–NM–118–AD; Amendment this referenced service information at
Statement 39–18450; AD 2016–07–05] the FAA, Transport Airplane
A federal agency may not conduct or RIN 2120–AA64 Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
sponsor, and a person is not required to Renton, WA. For information on the
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing availability of this material at the FAA,
a penalty for failure to comply with a Company Airplanes call 425–227–1221. It is also available
collection of information subject to the on the Internet at http://
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
Act unless that collection of information Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
displays a current valid OMB Control ACTION: Final rule; request for 5033.
Number. The OMB Control Number for this comments.
information collection is 2120–0056. Public
Examining the AD Docket
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
reporting for this collection of information is You may examine the AD docket on
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per the Internet at http://
The Boeing Company Model 747–8
response, including the time for reviewing www.regulations.gov by searching for
series airplanes. This AD requires an
instructions, completing and reviewing the and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
inspection to determine if all oxygen
collection of information. All responses to 5033; or in person at the Docket
this collection of information are mandatory. components in the passenger oxygen
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Comments concerning the accuracy of this system are installed, installation of new
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
burden and suggestions for reducing the o-rings, and corrective actions if
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 necessary. This AD was prompted by a
contains this AD, the regulatory
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC report that oxygen tube couplings in the
evaluation, any comments received, and
20591, Attn: Information Collection passenger oxygen system could be
other information. The street address for
Clearance Officer, AES–200. missing or incorrectly installed. We are
the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
issuing this AD to detect and correct
(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
oxygen leaks from oxygen tube
(AMOCs) Comments will be available in the AD
couplings in the passenger oxygen
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO, FAA, docket shortly after receipt.
system, which could result in depletion
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
of emergency oxygen at a faster rate than
AD, if requested using the procedures found expected, reduce the passengers’ and Susan Monroe, Aerospace Engineer,
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR crews’ protection from hypoxia at Cabin Safety and Environmental
39.19, send your request to your principal elevated cabin altitudes, and increase Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
inspector or local Flight Standards District the risk of a fire. Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
Office, as appropriate. If sending information (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
DATES: This AD is effective April 15,
directly to the manager of the ACO, send it WA; phone: 425–917–6457; fax: 425–
2016.
to the attention of the person identified in
The Director of the Federal Register 917–6590; email: susan.l.monroe@
paragraph (n) of this AD. faa.gov.
approved the incorporation by reference
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
of a certain publication listed in this AD SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
as of April 15, 2016. Discussion
We must receive comments on this
of the local flight standards district office/
AD by May 16, 2016. We have determined that some Model
certificate holding district office.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 747–8 series airplanes could have
(n) Related Information using the procedures found in 14 CFR oxygen components missing or
For information on the subject matter of 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following incorrectly installed at oxygen tube
this AD, contact either: methods: couplings attached to the outboard
(1) Weatherly Aircraft Company at phone: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to stowage bin support assemblies. The
(316) 361–0101; email: weatherlyaircraft@ http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the manufacturer believes that these
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cox.net; or instructions for submitting comments. airplanes were delivered with the
(2) Mike Lee, Aerospace Engineer, • Fax: 202–493–2251. correct configuration of oxygen
Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft • Mail: U.S. Department of components. However, because of an
Certification Office, FAA, 3960 Paramount Transportation, Docket Operations, M– error in an engineering drawing and
Blvd. Suite 100, Lakewood, California, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room related parts list, which omitted part
90712; phone: (562) 627–5325; fax: (562) W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., number call-outs for some oxygen
627–5210; email: mike.s.lee@faa.gov. Washington, DC 20590. components, we want to be certain
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rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2016–07–05 The Boeing Company: Act unless that collection of information
section 106, describes the authority of Amendment 39–18450; Docket No. displays a current valid OMB Control
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: FAA–2016–5033 Directorate Identifier Number. The OMB Control Number for this
2015–NM–118–AD. information collection is 2120–0056. Public
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more
reporting for this collection of information is
detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Effective Date
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per
authority. This AD is effective April 15, 2016. response, including the time for reviewing
We are issuing this rulemaking under instructions, completing and reviewing the
(b) Affected ADs
the authority described in Subtitle VII, collection of information. All responses to
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None.
this collection of information are mandatory.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability Comments concerning the accuracy of this
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to Boeing Model 747–8 burden and suggestions for reducing the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in series airplanes, certificated in any category, burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800
air commerce by prescribing regulations as identified in Boeing Special Attention Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC
for practices, methods, and procedures Service Bulletin 747–35–2132, dated June 8, 20591, Attn: Information Collection
the Administrator finds necessary for 2015. Clearance Officer, AES–200.
safety in air commerce. This regulation (d) Subject (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
is within the scope of that authority (AMOCs)
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
because it addresses an unsafe condition America Code 35, Oxygen. (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has
that is likely to exist or develop on the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
products identified in this rulemaking (e) Unsafe Condition if requested using the procedures found in 14
action. This AD was prompted by a report of CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
oxygen tube couplings in the passenger send your request to your principal inspector
Regulatory Findings oxygen system that could be missing or or local Flight Standards District Office, as
This AD will not have federalism incorrectly installed. We are issuing this AD appropriate. If sending information directly
implications under Executive Order to detect and correct oxygen leaks from to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
oxygen tube couplings in the passenger attention of the person identified in
13132. This AD will not have a
oxygen system, which could result in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be
substantial direct effect on the States, on depletion of emergency oxygen at a faster rate emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
the relationship between the national than expected, reduce the passengers’ and Requests@faa.gov.
government and the States, or on the crews’ protection from hypoxia at elevated (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
distribution of power and cabin altitudes, and increase the risk of a fire. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
responsibilities among the various or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
(f) Compliance
levels of government. of the local flight standards district office/
For the reasons discussed above, I Comply with this AD within the certificate holding district office.
certify that this AD: compliance times specified, unless already (3) For service information that contains
done. steps that are labeled as Required for
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (g) Inspection and Corrective Actions Compliance (RC), the provisions of
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under paragraphs (j)(3)(i) and (j)(3)(ii) apply.
Within 72 months after the effective date
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
of this AD: Do a general visual inspection to
substeps under an RC step and any figures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), determine if all oxygen components are
identified in an RC step, must be done to
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation installed; and do all applicable corrective
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
in Alaska, and actions; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing for any deviations to RC steps, including
(4) Will not have a significant substeps and identified figures.
economic impact, positive or negative, Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–35–
2132, dated June 8, 2015. Do all applicable (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
on a substantial number of small entities deviated from using accepted methods in
corrective actions before further flight.
under the criteria of the Regulatory accordance with the operator’s maintenance
Flexibility Act. (h) Reporting or inspection program without obtaining
Submit a report of the findings (both approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 including substeps and identified figures, can
positive and negative) of the inspection
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation required by paragraph (g) of this AD to the still be done as specified, and the airplane
safety, Incorporation by reference, Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Safety. (ACO), at the applicable time specified in (4) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD. The level of safety may be used for any repair,
Adoption of the Amendment report must include the inspection results, a modification, or alteration required by this
description of the condition found, and the AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Accordingly, under the authority Commercial Airplanes Organization
airplane serial number.
delegated to me by the Administrator, (1) If the inspection was done on or after Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as the effective date of this AD: Submit the been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
follows: report within 30 days after the inspection. ACO, to make those findings. To be
(2) If the inspection was done before the approved, the repair method, modification
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS effective date of this AD: Submit the report deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
DIRECTIVES within 30 days after the effective date of this the certification basis of the airplane, and the
AD. approval must specifically refer to this AD.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
(i) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden (k) Related Information
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continues to read as follows:
Statement For more information about this AD,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. contact Susan Monroe, Aerospace Engineer,
A federal agency may not conduct or
§ 39.13 [Amended] sponsor, and a person is not required to Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding a penalty for failure to comply with a Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA; phone: 425–
the following new airworthiness collection of information subject to the 917–6457; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
directive (AD): requirements of the Paperwork Reduction susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
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(l) Material Incorporated by Reference correct the unsafe condition described The NPRM published in the Federal
(1) The Director of the Federal Register in AD 2014–07–04R1. We are issuing Register on September 25, 2015 (80 FR
approved the incorporation by reference this AD to prevent a fire in an area of 57751). The NPRM was prompted by an
(IBR) of the service information listed in this the helicopter without extinguishing alteration developed by Sikorsky that
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR capability and subsequent loss of separates and re-routes the engine inlet
part 51. control of the helicopter. feeder lines. The NPRM proposed to
(2) You must use this service information require this alteration to prevent chafing
as applicable to do the actions required by DATES: This AD is effective May 5, 2016.
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register between the electrical lines and
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service approved the incorporation by reference hydraulic hoses, which could result in
Bulletin 747–35–2132, dated June 8, 2015. of a certain publication listed in this AD a fire in an area of the helicopter
(ii) Reserved. as of May 5, 2016. without extinguishing capability and
(3) For Boeing service information ADDRESSES: For service information subsequent loss of control of the
identified in this AD, contact Boeing identified in this final rule, contact helicopter.
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Since the NPRM was issued, the
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer
Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC
Service Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, mailing address for the Boston Aircraft
2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766– Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800- Certification Office has changed. We
5680; Internet https:// Winged–S or 203–416–4299; email have revised this contact information in
www.myboeingfleet.com. sikorskywcs@sikorsky.com. You may this final rule to reflect the new mailing
(4) You may view this service information review service information at the FAA, address.
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Office of the Regional Counsel,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Comments
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
information on the availability of this Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, We gave the public the opportunity to
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. participate in developing this AD, but
Texas 76177. It is also on the Internet
(5) You may view this service information
at http://www.regulations.gov by we did not receive any comments on the
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records searching for and locating Docket No. NPRM (80 FR 57751, September 25,
Administration (NARA). For information on FAA–2015–3942. 2015).
the availability of this material at NARA, call FAA’s Determination
Examining the AD Docket
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on We have reviewed the relevant
locations.html. the Internet at http:// information and determined that an
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March www.regulations.gov in Docket No. unsafe condition exists and is likely to
20, 2016. FAA–2015–3942; or in person at the exist or develop on other helicopters of
Michael Kaszycki, Docket Management Facility between 9 these same type designs and that air
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through safety and the public interest require
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD adopting the AD requirements as
[FR Doc. 2016–07025 Filed 3–30–16; 8:45 am] docket contains this AD, any proposed.
incorporated-by-reference information,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
the economic evaluation, any comments Related Service Information Under 1
received, and other information. The CFR Part 51
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION address for the Docket Office (phone: Sikorsky has issued Special Service
800–647–5527) is Document Instructions SSI No. 92–070A, Revision
Federal Aviation Administration Management Facility, U.S. Department A, dated April 25, 2014 (SSI 92–070A),
of Transportation, Docket Operations, which contains procedures to alter the
14 CFR Part 39 M–30, West Building Ground Floor, wiring system in the upper deck area to
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey prevent chafing. This service
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3942; Directorate
Identifier 2014–SW–064–AD; Amendment
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. information is reasonably available
39–18446; AD 2016–07–01] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian because the interested parties have
Lucas, Aviation Safety Engineer, Boston access to it through their normal course
RIN 2120–AA64 Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & of business or by means identified in the
Propeller Directorate, FAA, 1200 ADDRESSES section.
Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky
District Avenue, Burlington,
Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Other Related Service Information
Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781)
Helicopters
238–7757; email ian.lucas@faa.gov. We also reviewed Sikorsky Alert
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Service Bulletin ASB 92–20–003, Basic
Administration (FAA), DOT. Issue, dated May 5, 2014 (ASB 92–20–
Discussion 003). ASB 92–20–003 specifies a one-
ACTION: Final rule.
We issued a notice of proposed time modification of the upper deck
SUMMARY: We are superseding rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR wiring harnesses to prevent possible
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–07– part 39 to remove AD 2014–07–04R1, chafing by complying with SSI 92–
04R1 for certain Model S–92A Amendment 39–17964 (79 FR 54893, 070A.
helicopters. AD 2014–07–04R1 required September 15, 2014) and add a new AD.
Differences Between This AD and the
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
repetitive inspections in the upper deck AD 2014–07–04R1 applied to certain
Service Information
area for incorrectly installed clamps and serial-numbered Sikorsky S92A
chafing between the electrical wires and helicopters and required repetitively The service information provides a
the hydraulic lines and replacing any inspecting the upper deck area for compliance date of November 5, 2015;
unairworthy wires or hydraulic lines. incorrectly installed clamps and for this AD requires a compliance time of
This new AD requires altering the chafing between the electrical wires and 150 hours time-in-service. Also, the
wiring system in the upper deck area to hydraulic lines. service information requires submitting
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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 April 15, 2016. | |
| Contact | Susan Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA; phone: 425-917-6457; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 18464 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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