81 FR 19470 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 65 (April 5, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 65 (April 5, 2016)
| Page Range | 19470-19472 | |
| FR Document | 2016-07230 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 5, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 19470-19472] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-07230] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5036; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-180-AD; Amendment 39-18453; AD 2016-07-08] 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 a certain The Boeing Company Model DC-9-83 (MD-83) airplane. This AD requires installing fuel level float and pressure switch in-line fuses, and doing applicable wiring changes, on the left, right, and center wing forward spars, forward auxiliary fuel tank, and aft auxiliary fuel tank. This AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective April 20, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 20, 2016. We must receive comments on this AD by May 20, 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, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA 90846-0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. 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-2016-5036. 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- 5036; 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: Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562- 627-5262; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The FAA has examined the underlying safety issues involved in fuel tank explosions on several large transport airplanes, including the adequacy of existing regulations, the service history of airplanes subject to those regulations, and existing maintenance practices for fuel tank systems. As a result of those findings, we issued a regulation titled ``Transport Airplane Fuel Tank System Design Review, Flammability Reduction and Maintenance and Inspection Requirements'' (66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001). In addition to new airworthiness standards for transport airplanes and new maintenance requirements, this rule included Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 (``SFAR 88,'' Amendment 21-78, and subsequent Amendments 21-82 and 21-83). Among other actions, SFAR 88 (66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001) requires certain type design (i.e., type certificate (TC) and supplemental type certificate (STC)) [[Page 19471]] holders to substantiate that their fuel tank systems can prevent ignition sources in the fuel tanks. This requirement applies to type design holders for large turbine-powered transport airplanes and for subsequent modifications to those airplanes. It requires them to perform design reviews and to develop design changes and maintenance procedures if their designs do not meet the new fuel tank safety standards. As explained in the preamble to the rule, we intended to adopt airworthiness directives to mandate any changes found necessary to address unsafe conditions identified as a result of these reviews. In evaluating these design reviews, we have established four criteria intended to define the unsafe conditions associated with fuel tank systems that require corrective actions. The percentage of operating time during which fuel tanks are exposed to flammable conditions is one of these criteria. The other three criteria address the failure types under evaluation: Single failures, single failures in combination with a latent condition(s), and in-service failure experience. For all four criteria, the evaluations included consideration of previous actions taken that may mitigate the need for further action. We have determined that the actions identified in this AD are necessary to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. Related Rulemaking AD 2011-01-16, Amendment 39-16573 (76 FR 1993, January 12, 2011), requires installing fuel level float and pressure switch in-line fuses on the wing forward spars and forward and aft auxiliary fuel tanks. The applicability of AD 2011-01-16 did not include the Model DC-9-83 (MD- 83) airplane identified in the applicability of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin MD80-28-226, Revision 1, dated March 6, 2015. The service information describes procedures for installing fuel level float and pressure switch in-line fuses, and doing wiring changes, on the left, right, and center wing forward spars, forward auxiliary fuel tank, and aft auxiliary fuel tank. 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 would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. For information on the procedures, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5036. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date The airplane identified in the paragraph (c) applicability of this AD is currently not registered in the United States. However, this rule is necessary to ensure that the described unsafe condition is addressed if this airplane is 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 the docket number FAA-2016-5036, and Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-180-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 Currently, the sole airplane affected by this AD is not on the U.S. Register. However, if the affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future, 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation.......................... 31 work-hours x $85 per $7,034 $9,669 $0 hour = $2,635. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: [[Page 19472]] (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): 2016-07-08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18453; Docket No. FAA- 2016-5036; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-180-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 20, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model DC-9-83 (MD-83) airplane, fuselage number 2155 (variable number 80E718, serial number 53192), certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Fuse Installation Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, install fuel level float and pressure switch in-line fuses, and do applicable wiring changes, on the left, right, and center wing forward spars, forward auxiliary fuel tank, and aft auxiliary fuel tank. Do the actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin MD80-28-226, Revision 1, dated March 6, 2015. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin MD80-28-226, dated April 14, 2010, which is incorporated by reference in AD 2011- 01-16, Amendment 39-16573 (76 FR 1993, January 12, 2011). (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) 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, Los Angeles 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 Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562- 627-5262; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (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. (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 Service Bulletin MD80-28-226, Revision 1, dated March 6, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA 90846-0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. 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 22, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-07230 Filed 4-4-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019,
the procedures and tests identified as RC can Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; telephone
be done and the airplane can be put back in Federal Aviation Administration 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax 206–
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or 766–5683; Internet https://
changes to procedures or tests identified as 14 CFR Part 39 www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
RC require approval of an AMOC. this referenced service information at
(3) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [Docket No. FAA–2016–5036; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–180–AD; Amendment the FAA, Transport Airplane
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
39–18453; AD 2016–07–08] Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
Renton, Washington. For information on
RIN 2120–AA64
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– the availability of this material at the
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
the European Aviation Safety Agency Company Airplanes available on the Internet at http://
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design www.regulations.gov by searching for
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
the DOA, the approval must include the Administration (FAA), DOT. 5036.
DOA-authorized signature. ACTION: Final rule; request for
Examining the AD Docket
(k) Related Information
comments.
You may examine the AD docket on
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing SUMMARY: We are adopting a new the Internet at http://
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European airworthiness directive (AD) for a www.regulations.gov by searching for
Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness certain The Boeing Company Model and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Directive 2014–0178, dated July 25, 2014, for DC–9–83 (MD–83) airplane. This AD 5036; or in person at the Docket
related information. This MCAI may be requires installing fuel level float and Management Facility between 9 a.m.
found in the AD docket on the Internet at pressure switch in-line fuses, and doing and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for applicable wiring changes, on the left, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–1047. right, and center wing forward spars, contains this AD, the regulatory
(2) Service information identified in this
forward auxiliary fuel tank, and aft evaluation, any comments received, and
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
auxiliary fuel tank. This AD was other information. The street address for
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.
prompted by fuel system reviews the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
conducted by the manufacturer. We are 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference issuing this AD to prevent the potential Comments will be available in the AD
(1) The Director of the Federal Register of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, docket shortly after receipt.
approved the incorporation by reference which, in combination with flammable FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(IBR) of the service information listed in this fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR explosions and consequent loss of the Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA,
part 51. airplane. Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
(2) You must use this service information
DATES: This AD is effective April 20, Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
as applicable to do the actions required by
2016. Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1289, The Director of the Federal Register 562–627–5262; fax: 562–627–5210;
Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014. approved the incorporation by reference email: samuel.lee@faa.gov.
(ii) Reserved. of a certain publication listed in this AD SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(3) For service information identified in as of April 20, 2016.
We must receive comments on this Discussion
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice AD by May 20, 2016. The FAA has examined the
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; ADDRESSES: You may send comments, underlying safety issues involved in fuel
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 using the procedures found in 14 CFR tank explosions on several large
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following transport airplanes, including the
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. methods: adequacy of existing regulations, the
(4) You may view this service information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to service history of airplanes subject to
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the those regulations, and existing
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For instructions for submitting comments. maintenance practices for fuel tank
information on the availability of this • Fax: 202–493–2251. systems. As a result of those findings,
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
• Mail: U.S. Department of we issued a regulation titled ‘‘Transport
(5) You may view this service information
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Airplane Fuel Tank System Design
that is incorporated by reference at the
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Review, Flammability Reduction and
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Maintenance and Inspection
the availability of this material at NARA, call Washington, DC 20590. Requirements’’ (66 FR 23086, May 7,
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of 2001). In addition to new airworthiness
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Transportation, Docket Operations, M– standards for transport airplanes and
locations.html. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room new maintenance requirements, this
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., rule included Special Federal Aviation
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. Regulation No. 88 (‘‘SFAR 88,’’
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20, 2016.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Amendment 21–78, and subsequent
Michael Kaszycki, except Federal holidays. Amendments 21–82 and 21–83).
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane For service information identified in Among other actions, SFAR 88 (66 FR
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. this final rule, contact Boeing 23086, May 7, 2001) requires certain
[FR Doc. 2016–07028 Filed 4–4–16; 8:45 am] Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data type design (i.e., type certificate (TC)
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P & Services Management, 3855 and supplemental type certificate (STC))
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(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory pressure switch in-line fuses, and do (3) For Boeing service information
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, applicable wiring changes, on the left, right, identified in this AD, contact Boeing
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under and center wing forward spars, forward Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data &
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures auxiliary fuel tank, and aft auxiliary fuel Services Management, 3855 Lakewood
tank. Do the actions in accordance with the Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long Beach, CA
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 90846–0001; telephone 206–544–5000,
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Service Bulletin MD80–28–226, Revision 1, extension 2; fax 206–766–5683; Internet
in Alaska, and dated March 6, 2015. https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) Will not have a significant (4) You may view this service information
economic impact, positive or negative, (h) Credit for Previous Actions
at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
on a substantial number of small entities This paragraph provides credit for the Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For
under the criteria of the Regulatory actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, information on the availability of this
Flexibility Act. if those actions were performed before the material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
effective date of this AD using Boeing Service (5) You may view this service information
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Bulletin MD80–28–226, dated April 14, 2010, that is incorporated by reference at the
which is incorporated by reference in AD National Archives and Records
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 2011–01–16, Amendment 39–16573 (76 FR
safety, Incorporation by reference, Administration (NARA). For information on
1993, January 12, 2011). the availability of this material at NARA, call
Safety. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Adoption of the Amendment (AMOCs) www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.
Accordingly, under the authority (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
delegated to me by the Administrator, Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 22, 2016.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
requested using the procedures found in 14 Michael Kaszycki,
follows:
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
send your request to your principal inspector Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
DIRECTIVES appropriate. If sending information directly [FR Doc. 2016–07230 Filed 4–4–16; 8:45 am]
to the manager of the Los Angeles ACO, send BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 it to the attention of the person identified in
continues to read as follows: paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Requests@faa.gov.
§ 39.13 [Amended] (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Federal Aviation Administration
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 14 CFR Part 39
the following new airworthiness of the local flight standards district office/
directive (AD): certificate holding district office. [Docket No. FAA–2012–0187; Directorate
2016–07–08 The Boeing Company: (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Identifier 2011–NM–094–AD; Amendment
Amendment 39–18453; Docket No. level of safety may be used for any repair, 39–18452; AD 2016–07–07]
FAA–2016–5036; Directorate Identifier modification, or alteration required by this
2015–NM–180–AD. AD if it is approved by the Boeing RIN 2120–AA64
Commercial Airplanes Organization
(a) Effective Date Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
This AD is effective April 20, 2016. been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
ACO, to make those findings. To be Company Airplanes
(b) Affected ADs approved, the repair method, modification AGENCY: Federal Aviation
None. deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
Administration (FAA), DOT.
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
(c) Applicability approval must specifically refer to this AD. ACTION: Final rule.
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model DC–9–83 (MD–83) airplane, fuselage (j) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
number 2155 (variable number 80E718, serial (1) For more information about this AD, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
number 53192), certificated in any category. contact Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer, The Boeing Company Model 757
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA, Los airplanes. This AD was prompted by
(d) Subject Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, fuel system reviews conducted by the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
5262; fax: 562–627–5210; email: samuel.lee@
manufacturer. This AD requires
America Code 28: Fuel.
faa.gov. modifying the fuel quantity indication
(e) Unsafe Condition (2) Service information identified in this system (FQIS) wiring to prevent
This AD was prompted by fuel system AD that is not incorporated by reference is development of an ignition source
reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We available at the addresses specified in inside the center fuel tank. We are
are issuing this AD to prevent the potential paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. issuing this AD to prevent ignition
of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, sources inside the center fuel tank,
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
in combination with flammable fuel vapors, which, in combination with flammable
could result in fuel tank explosions and (1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank
consequent loss of the airplane.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this explosion and consequent loss of the
(f) Compliance paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR airplane.
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Comply with this AD within the part 51. DATES: This AD is effective May 10,
compliance times specified, unless already (2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
2016.
done.
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register
(g) Fuse Installation (i) Boeing Service Bulletin MD80–28–226, approved the incorporation by reference
Within 60 months after the effective date Revision 1, dated March 6, 2015. of a certain publication listed in this AD
of this AD, install fuel level float and (ii) Reserved. as of May 10, 2016.
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| 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 20, 2016. | |
| Contact | Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562- 627-5262; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 19470 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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