81 FR 23581 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 78 (April 22, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 78 (April 22, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-09000 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 78 (Friday, April 22, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 23581-23586] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-09000] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5592; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-040-AD; Amendment 39-18488; AD 2016-08-12] 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 The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes powered by General Electric (GE) GEnx-1B engines. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide the flight crew a revised fan ice removal procedure and a new associated mandatory flight crew briefing to reduce the likelihood of engine damage due to fan ice shedding. This AD also removes certain dispatch relief. For airplanes with certain engines, this AD also requires reworking or replacing at least one engine. This AD was prompted by a recent engine fan blade rub event that caused an in-flight non-restartable power loss. We are issuing this AD to prevent susceptibility to heavy fan blade rubs, which could result in engine damage and a possible in-flight non-restartable power loss of one or both engines. DATES: This AD is effective May 9, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 9, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of March 18, 2016 (81 FR 14704, March 18, 2016). We must receive comments on this AD by June 6, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact General Electric Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: 513-552-3272; email: [email protected]. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5592. 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- 5592; 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 [[Page 23582]] other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6438; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On March 14, 2016, we issued AD 2016-06-08, Amendment 39-18439 (81 FR 14704, March 18, 2016) (``AD 2016-06-08''), for Boeing Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes powered by GE GEnx engines. AD 2016-06-08 was prompted by a report of a significant fan rub event involving a GEnx-1B Performance Improvement Program (PIP) 2 engine, apparently caused by partial fan ice shedding and a resulting fan imbalance that in turn caused substantial damage to the engine and an in-flight non- restartable power loss. GEnx-1B PIP1 engines have model designators GEnx-1B( )/P1. GEnx-1B PIP2 engines have model designators GEnx-1B( )/ P2. We continue to investigate this issue with Boeing and GE; however, the engine damage appears to be a result of susceptibility to heavy fan blade rubs common to the GEnx-1B PIP2 engine. The other engine on the event airplane was an older design GEnx-1B PIP1 configuration that incurred expected wear and minor damage during the icing event and continued to operate normally. The event occurred in icing conditions at an altitude of 20,000 feet. The urgency of this issue stems from the safety concern over continued safe flight and landing for airplanes that are powered by two GEnx-1B PIP2 engines operating in a similar environment to the event airplane. In this case both GEnx-1B PIP2 engines may be similarly damaged and unable to be restarted in flight. The potential for common cause failure of both engines in flight is an urgent safety issue. AD 2016-06-08 requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide the flight crew a new fan ice removal procedure to reduce the likelihood of engine damage due to fan ice shedding. AD 2016-06-08 also requires, for certain airplanes, reworking the fan stator module assembly on GEnx-1B PIP2 engines. Susceptibility to heavy fan blade rubs, if not corrected, could result in engine damage and a possible in-flight non-restartable power loss of one or both engines. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. The preamble to AD 2016-06-08 explains that we regard the requirements ``interim action'' and were considering further rulemaking. We now have determined that further rulemaking is indeed necessary, and this AD follows from that determination. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletins 72-0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016; and 72-0314 R00, dated April 1, 2016. The service information describes procedures for reworking the fan stator module assembly on GEnx-1B PIP2 engines. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires revising the AFM to provide the flight crew a revised fan ice removal procedure and a new associated mandatory flight crew briefing to reduce the likelihood of engine damage due to fan ice shedding. This AD also removes certain dispatch relief. For an airplane with two GEnx-1B PIP2 engines having specified model and part numbers, this AD also requires reworking or replacing at least one engine. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. This action addresses rework of a single engine on any airplane that has two GEnx-1B PIP2 engines having certain model and part numbers. We may consider issuing further rulemaking to require rework of the remainder of the GEnx-1B PIP2 engines in this fleet. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because susceptibility to heavy fan blade rubs could result in engine damage and a possible in-flight non-restartable power loss of one or both engines. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Explanation of Compliance Times The FAA has evaluated the safety risk associated with this condition and has determined that in the interest of safety it is necessary to mandate three actions: Revise the Boeing Model 787 AFM to provide the flight crew a revised fan ice removal procedure and a new daily flight crew briefing on the existing engine ice shed procedure. The compliance time is 7 days. Removes certain dispatch relief, effective within 7 days. Rework or replacement of at least one engine, for airplanes with two GEnx-1B PIP2 engines. The compliance time is about 150 calendar days after issuance of this AD. Boeing and the engine manufacturer, GE, have developed a maintenance plan to support this compliance schedule. The FAA has determined that allowing for notice and public comment through a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) prior to mandating these actions is neither practicable nor in the public interest. Recognizing the urgency of this safety issue, this AD represents a compressed schedule to rework a large number of airplanes located around the world. Both specialized tooling and trained personnel are required on-site to perform the rework at various maintenance facilities around the world. To complete the work, 29 airlines will need to reallocate 176 airplanes from revenue service to maintenance in order to conduct the (on-wing) rework. The FAA has determined that 150 days is the minimum time to rework one engine per airplane on the entire fleet. Issuing an NPRM would require time to allow for public comment, and time for the FAA to consider and respond to those comments. As a result, the time allowed for the operators to perform the engine rework would be significantly reduced from 150 days, owing to the time that elapsed during the notice and comment period. As a result, the considerable reduction in allowable compliance time would require operators to perform the rework significantly out of sequence with the maintenance schedule plan. In some cases, airplanes could be grounded. Thus, the reduced compliance time could substantially disrupt certain operators. The FAA [[Page 23583]] considers that this is neither practicable nor in the public interest. 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-2016-5592 and Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-040-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 43 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFM revisions................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $0 $85 $3,655 $85. Rework.......................... 40 work-hours x $85 per hour = 0 3,400 146,200 $3,400. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2016-08-12 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18488; Docket No. FAA- 2016-5592; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-040-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 9, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2016-06-08, Amendment 39-18439 (81 FR 14704, March 18, 2016) (``AD 2016-06-08''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes, certificated in any category, powered by General Electric (GE) GEnx-1B engines. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 72, engines. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a recent engine fan blade rub event that caused an in-flight non-restartable power loss. We are issuing this AD to prevent susceptibility to heavy fan blade rubs, which could result in engine damage and a possible in-flight non-restartable power loss of one or both engines. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision: Certificate Limitations Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Certificate Limitations chapter of the applicable Boeing 787 AFM to include the statement provided in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. Once accomplished, the AFM revision required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2016-06-08, and the AFM revision required by paragraph (g) of AD 2016-06-08 must be removed from the AFM. [[Page 23584]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR22AP16.036 (h) AFM Revision: Operating Procedures Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Operating Procedures chapter of the Boeing 787 AFM to include the statement provided in figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. Once accomplished, the AFM revision required by this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2016-06-08, and the AFM revision required by paragraph (h) of AD 2016-06-08 must be removed from the AFM. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P [[Page 23585]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR22AP16.037 BILLING CODE 4910-13-C (i) Removal of Certain Dispatch Relief As of 7 days after the effective date of this AD: Notwithstanding the provisions of the operator's minimum equipment list (MEL), dispatch of an airplane is prohibited unless the equipment specified in paragraph (i)(1) and (i)(2) is operational. (1) At least one Engine Anti-Ice (EAI) Indication. (2) At least one Ice Detector. (j) Engine Rework or Replacement For an airplane powered by two engines having any model number GEnx-1B64/P2, -1B67/P2, -1B70/P2, -1B70C/P2, -1B70/75/P2, or -1B74/ 75/P2, and any GEnx engine [[Page 23586]] assembly part number 2447M10G01 or 2447M10G02: Before October 1, 2016, do the actions specified by paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD. (1) Rework at least one engine in accordance with paragraph 3.B. or 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 72-0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016; or paragraph 3.B. or 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 72-0314 R00, dated April 1, 2016. Although GE GEnx Service Bulletins GEnx-1B 72-0314 R00, dated April 1, 2016; and GEnx-1B 72- 0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016; specify submitting certain tip clearance measurements to GE, no report is required by this AD. (2) Remove at least one engine and replace with an engine that is eligible for installation that is not identified in the introductory text to paragraph (j) of this AD. (k) 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 (l) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6438; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (m) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on May 9, 2016. (i) GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 72-0314 R00, dated April 1, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 18, 2016 (81 FR 14704, March 18, 2016). (i) GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 72-0309 R00, dated March 11, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact General Electric Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: 513-552-3272; email: [email protected]. (6) 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. (7) 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 Burlington, Massachusetts, on April 7, 2016. Ann C. Mollica, Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 12, 2016. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-09000 Filed 4-21-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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14 CFR part 25, and current system- security protection from unauthorized was prompted by a recent engine fan
safety assessment policy and external access on the Gulfstream blade rub event that caused an in-flight
techniques, do not address potential Aerospace Corporation Model GVII– non-restartable power loss. We are
security vulnerabilities by unauthorized G500 airplane. issuing this AD to prevent susceptibility
access to airplane data busses and 1. The applicant must ensure that the to heavy fan blade rubs, which could
servers. Therefore, these special airplane electronic systems are result in engine damage and a possible
conditions are issued to ensure that the protected from access by unauthorized in-flight non-restartable power loss of
security, integrity, and availability of sources external to the airplane, one or both engines.
airplane systems are not compromised including those possibly caused by DATES: This AD is effective May 9, 2016.
by certain wired or wireless electronic maintenance activity. The Director of the Federal Register
connections between airplane data 2. The applicant must ensure that approved the incorporation by reference
busses and networks. electronic system-security threats are of a certain publication listed in this AD
These special conditions contain the identified and assessed, and that as of May 9, 2016.
additional safety standards that the effective electronic system-security The Director of the Federal Register
Administrator considers necessary to protection strategies are implemented to approved the incorporation by reference
establish a level of safety equivalent to protect the airplane from all adverse of a certain other publication listed in
that established by the existing impacts on safety, functionality, and this AD as of March 18, 2016 (81 FR
airworthiness standards. continued airworthiness. 14704, March 18, 2016).
Applicability 3. The applicant must establish We must receive comments on this
appropriate procedures to allow the AD by June 6, 2016.
As discussed above, these special operator to ensure that continued
conditions are applicable to the Model ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
airworthiness of the airplane is using the procedures found in 14 CFR
GVII–G500 airplane. Should Gulfstream maintained, including all post-type-
apply at a later date for a change to the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
certification modifications that may methods:
type certificate to include another have an impact on the approved
model incorporating the same novel or • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
electronic system-security safeguards. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
unusual design feature, these special
conditions would apply to that model as Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 8, instructions for submitting comments.
well. 2016. • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Michael Kaszycki, • Mail: U.S. Department of
Conclusion Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
This action affects only a certain Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
novel or unusual design feature on one [FR Doc. 2016–09335 Filed 4–21–16; 8:45 am] W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
model series of airplane. It is not a rule BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Washington, DC 20590.
of general applicability. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
The substance of these special Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
conditions has been subjected to the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
notice and comment period in several W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
prior instances and has been derived Federal Aviation Administration Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
without substantive change from those and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
previously issued. It is unlikely that 14 CFR Part 39 except Federal holidays.
prior public comment would result in a [Docket No. FAA–2016–5592; Directorate For service information identified in
significant change from the substance Identifier 2016–NM–040–AD; Amendment this final rule, contact General Electric
contained herein. Therefore, the FAA 39–18488; AD 2016–08–12] Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1
has determined that prior public notice Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215;
RIN 2120–AA64
and comment are unnecessary and phone: 513–552–3272; email:
impracticable, and good cause exists for Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. You may
adopting these special conditions upon Company Airplanes view this referenced service information
issuance. The FAA is requesting at the FAA, Transport Airplane
comments to allow interested persons to AGENCY: Federal Aviation Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
submit views that may not have been Administration (FAA), DOT. Renton, WA. For information on the
submitted in response to the prior ACTION: Final rule; request for availability of this material at the FAA,
opportunities for comment described comments. call 425–227–1221. It is also available
above. on the Internet at http://
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new www.regulations.gov by searching for
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 airworthiness directive (AD) for The and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting Boeing Company Model 787–8 and 787– 5592.
and recordkeeping requirements. 9 airplanes powered by General Electric
The authority citation for these (GE) GEnx–1B engines. This AD Examining the AD Docket
special conditions is as follows: requires revising the airplane flight You may examine the AD docket on
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, manual (AFM) to provide the flight crew the Internet at http://
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44702, 44704. a revised fan ice removal procedure and www.regulations.gov by searching for
a new associated mandatory flight crew and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
The Special Conditions briefing to reduce the likelihood of 5592; or in person at the Docket
Accordingly, pursuant to the engine damage due to fan ice shedding. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
authority delegated to me by the This AD also removes certain dispatch and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Administrator, the following special relief. For airplanes with certain except Federal holidays. The AD docket
conditions are issued as part of the type engines, this AD also requires reworking contains this AD, the regulatory
certification basis for electronic system- or replacing at least one engine. This AD evaluation, any comments received, and
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considers that this is neither practicable FAA–2016–5592 and Directorate www.regulations.gov, including any
nor in the public interest. Identifier 2016–NM–040–AD at the personal information you provide. We
Comments Invited beginning of your comments. We will also post a report summarizing each
specifically invite comments on the substantive verbal contact we receive
This AD is a final rule that involves overall regulatory, economic, about this AD.
requirements affecting flight safety and environmental, and energy aspects of
was not preceded by notice and an Costs of Compliance
this AD. We will consider all comments
opportunity for public comment.
received by the closing date and may We estimate that this AD affects 43
However, we invite you to send any
amend this AD because of those airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
written data, views, or arguments about
this AD. Send your comments to an comments. the following costs to comply with this
address listed under the ADDRESSES We will post all comments we AD:
section. Include the docket number receive, without change, to http://
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
AFM revisions ...... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................................................ $0 $85 $3,655
Rework ................. 40 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,400 ................................................... 0 3,400 146,200
Authority for This Rulemaking (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (b) Affected ADs
Title 49 of the United States Code DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD affects AD 2016–06–08,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), Amendment 39–18439 (81 FR 14704, March
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 18, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–06–08’’).
section 106, describes the authority of in Alaska, and (c) Applicability
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes,
detail the scope of the Agency’s on a substantial number of small entities
certificated in any category, powered by
authority. under the criteria of the Regulatory
General Electric (GE) GEnx–1B engines.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Flexibility Act.
(d) Subject
the authority described in Subtitle VII, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation America Code 72, engines.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
safety, Incorporation by reference,
section, Congress charges the FAA with (e) Unsafe Condition
Safety.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD was prompted by a recent engine
air commerce by prescribing regulations Adoption of the Amendment fan blade rub event that caused an in-flight
for practices, methods, and procedures Accordingly, under the authority non-restartable power loss. We are issuing
the Administrator finds necessary for delegated to me by the Administrator, this AD to prevent susceptibility to heavy fan
safety in air commerce. This regulation the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as blade rubs, which could result in engine
is within the scope of that authority damage and a possible in-flight non-
follows:
because it addresses an unsafe condition restartable power loss of one or both engines.
that is likely to exist or develop on PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (f) Compliance
products identified in this rulemaking DIRECTIVES Comply with this AD within the
action. compliance times specified, unless already
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 done.
Regulatory Findings continues to read as follows:
This AD will not have federalism (g) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Certificate Limitations
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a § 39.13 [Amended] Within 7 days after the effective date of
substantial direct effect on the States, on this AD, revise the Certificate Limitations
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding chapter of the applicable Boeing 787 AFM to
the relationship between the national the following new airworthiness
government and the States, or on the include the statement provided in figure 1 to
directive (AD): paragraph (g) of this AD. This may be done
distribution of power and by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.
responsibilities among the various 2016–08–12 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–18488; Docket No. Once accomplished, the AFM revision
levels of government. FAA–2016–5592; Directorate Identifier required by this paragraph terminates the
For the reasons discussed above, I 2016–NM–040–AD. requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2016–
certify that this AD: 06–08, and the AFM revision required by
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (a) Effective Date paragraph (g) of AD 2016–06–08 must be
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action’’ under Executive Order 12866, This AD is effective May 9, 2016. removed from the AFM.
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assembly part number 2447M10G01 or (4) The following service information was airplanes, AD 2012–17–13 required
2447M10G02: Before October 1, 2016, do the approved for IBR on March 18, 2016 (81 FR inspecting certain structurally
actions specified by paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) 14704, March 18, 2016). significant items, and repairing
of this AD. (i) GE GEnx–1B Service Bulletin 72–0309
(1) Rework at least one engine in R00, dated March 11, 2016.
discrepancies if necessary. This new AD
accordance with paragraph 3.B. or 3.C. of the (ii) Reserved. adds a requirement to replace all chord
Accomplishment Instructions of GE GEnx–1B (5) For service information identified in segments made of 7079 aluminum with
Service Bulletin 72–0309 R00, dated March this AD, contact General Electric Company, new, improved chord segments made of
11, 2016; or paragraph 3.B. or 3.C. of the GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, 7075 aluminum. This AD was prompted
Accomplishment Instructions of GE GEnx–1B Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: 513–552–3272; by a determination that all chord
Service Bulletin 72–0314 R00, dated April 1, email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. segments made of 7079 aluminum must
2016. Although GE GEnx Service Bulletins (6) You may view this service information be replaced with new, improved chord
GEnx–1B 72–0314 R00, dated April 1, 2016; at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
and GEnx–1B 72–0309 R00, dated March 11, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
segments made of 7075 aluminum. We
2016; specify submitting certain tip clearance information on the availability of this are issuing this AD to detect and correct
measurements to GE, no report is required by material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. stress corrosion and potential early
this AD. (7) You may view this service information fatigue cracking in the horizontal
(2) Remove at least one engine and replace that is incorporated by reference at the stabilizer, which could result in reduced
with an engine that is eligible for installation National Archives and Records structural integrity of the horizontal
that is not identified in the introductory text Administration (NARA). For information on stabilizer.
to paragraph (j) of this AD. the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to http:// DATES: This AD is effective May 27,
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance 2016.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(AMOCs) The Director of the Federal Register
locations.html.
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft approved the incorporation by reference
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
April 7, 2016. of a certain publication listed in this AD
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
Ann C. Mollica, as of May 27, 2016.
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
The Director of the Federal Register
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
send your request to your principal inspector Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. approved the incorporation by reference
or local Flight Standards District Office, as of certain other publications listed in
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 12,
appropriate. If sending information directly 2016. this AD as of October 16, 2012 (77 FR
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
Victor Wicklund,
55681, September 11, 2012).
attention of the person identified in ADDRESSES: For service information
paragraph (l) of this AD. Information may be Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. identified in this final rule, contact
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
Requests@faa.gov. [FR Doc. 2016–09000 Filed 4–21–16; 8:45 am]
Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Attention: Data & Services Management,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001;
of the local flight standards district office/ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2;
certificate holding district office. fax 206–766–5683; Internet https://
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Federal Aviation Administration www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
level of safety may be used for any repair, this referenced service information at
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing 14 CFR Part 39 the FAA, Transport Airplane
Commercial Airplanes Organization Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
[Docket No. FAA–2015–2965; Directorate
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Identifier 2014–NM–227–AD; Amendment
Renton, WA. For information on the
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle 39–18487; AD 2016–08–11] availability of this material at the FAA,
ACO, to make those findings. To be call 425–227–1221. It is also available
approved, the repair method, modification RIN 2120–AA64 on the Internet at http://
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet www.regulations.gov by searching for
the certification basis of the airplane, and the Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
approval must specifically refer to this AD. Company Airplanes 2965.
(l) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation Examining the AD Docket
For more information about this AD, Administration (FAA), DOT.
contact Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer, ACTION: Final rule. You may examine the AD docket on
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle the Internet at http://
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA SUMMARY: We are superseding www.regulations.gov by searching for
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6438; fax: 425– Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–17– and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
917–6590; email: Suzanne.Lucier@faa.gov. 13, which applied to certain The Boeing 2965; or in person at the Docket
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference Company Model 707 airplanes, and Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
approved the incorporation by reference For certain airplanes, AD 2012–17–13 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(IBR) of the service information listed in this required using redefined flight cycle contains this AD, the regulatory
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR counts; determining the type of material evaluation, any comments received, and
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part 51. of the horizontal stabilizer, rear spar, other information. The address for the
(2) You must use this service information and upper and lower chords on the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
as applicable to do the actions required by inboard and outboard ends of the rear Docket Management Facility, U.S.
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
spar; repetitively inspecting for cracking Department of Transportation, Docket
approved for IBR on May 9, 2016. of the horizontal stabilizer components; Operations, M–30, West Building
(i) GE GEnx–1B Service Bulletin 72–0314 and repairing or replacing the chord, or Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
R00, dated April 1, 2016. modifying chord segments made of 7079 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
(ii) Reserved. aluminum, if necessary. For all DC 20590.
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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 May 9, 2016. | |
| Contact | Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6438; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 23581 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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