81 FR 26682 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 86 (May 4, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 86 (May 4, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-10158 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 4, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 26682-26685] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-10158] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6147; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-021-AD; Amendment 39-18506; AD 2016-09-08] 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 certain The Boeing Company Model 747-8 series airplanes. This AD requires a detailed inspection for correct installation of the flex hose clamp of the occupant backup air supply and a general visual inspection for damage of the flex hose, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that flex hoses of the occupant backup air supply were found disconnected from the adjacent fiberglass duct on two airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct an incorrect clamp installation on the inboard end of the [[Page 26683]] flex hose, which allows the flex hose to slowly become disconnected from the adjacent fiberglass duct, and damage to the hose. This condition, in conjunction with a cargo fire event, can potentially lead to decreased airflow to the main deck, possibly resulting in smoke and/ or toxic fumes penetrating into the main deck passenger compartment, which could result in injury to the passengers or cabin crew. DATES: This AD is effective May 19, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 19, 2016. We must receive comments on this AD by June 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, 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- 6147. 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- 6147; 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: Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6585; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We have received a report indicating that an operator, while on a maintenance visit, found a flex hose of the occupant backup air supply disconnected from the adjacent fiberglass duct on two airplanes. One of the flex hoses had a tear on the disconnected edge. A Boeing investigation found that these incidents were caused by the incorrect clamp installation on the inboard end of the flex hose, which is a quality control problem that allowed the flex hose to slowly become disconnected from the adjacent fiberglass duct. No related system faults were reported. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct an incorrect clamp installation on the inboard end of the flex hose, which allows the flex hose to slowly become disconnected from the adjacent fiberglass duct, and damage to the hose. This condition, in conjunction with a cargo fire event, can potentially lead to decreased airflow to the main deck, possibly resulting in smoke and/or toxic fumes penetrating into the main deck passenger compartment, which could result in injury to the passengers or cabin crew. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2571, dated December 4, 2015. The service information describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection of the clamp installation on the inboard end of the flex hose and general visual inspection of the flex hose for damage, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. The phrase ``related investigative actions'' is used in this AD. Related investigative actions are follow-on actions that (1) are related to the primary action, and (2) further investigate the nature of any condition found. Related investigative actions in an AD could include, for example, inspections. The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this AD. Corrective actions correct or address any condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date There are currently no domestic operators of this product. 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-2016-6147 and Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-021-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, there are no affected airplanes on the U.S. Register. However, if an affected airplane is imported and [[Page 26684]] placed on the U.S. Register in the future, we estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Action Labor cost Cost per product ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inspection of inboard end of the 3 work-hours x $85 $255 per flex hose. per hour = $255 inspection cycle per inspection cycle. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this repair: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repair or replacement of inboard end of Up to 3 work-hours x $85 $65 per flex hose......... $320 the flex hose. per hour = $255. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2016-09-08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18506; Docket No. FAA- 2016-6147; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-021-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 19, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-8 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2571, dated December 4, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 21, Air conditioning. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report indicating that flex hoses of the occupant backup air supply were found disconnected from the adjacent fiberglass duct on two airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct an incorrect clamp installation on the inboard end of the flex hose, which allows the flex hose to slowly become disconnected from the adjacent fiberglass duct, and damage to the hose. This condition, in conjunction with a cargo fire event, can potentially lead to decreased airflow to the main deck, possibly resulting in smoke and/or toxic fumes penetrating into the main deck passenger compartment, which could result in injury to the passengers or cabin crew. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Repair of Backup Air Supply Clamp and Flex Hose Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, at the applicable time in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2571, dated December 4, 2015, do a detailed inspection for correct installation of the backup air supply clamp, and before further flight, do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2571, dated December 4, 2015. (h) Exception to the Service Information Where paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2571, dated December 4, 2015, specifies a compliance time ``after the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if [[Page 26685]] requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) 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. (4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD 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. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6585; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-21A2571, dated December 4, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544- 5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at 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 April 21, 2016. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-10158 Filed 5-3-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 5583, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point
5598, 5602, 5604, 5608, 5610, 5613 through In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
5622 inclusive, 5624 through 5627 inclusive, request to your principal inspector or local France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33
5629 through 5632 inclusive, 5634 through Flight Standards District Office, as 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-
5636 inclusive, 5638, 5640 through 5644 appropriate. If sending information directly eas@airbus.com; Internet http://
inclusive, 5646 through 5649 inclusive, 5651 to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: www.airbus.com.
through 5653 inclusive, 5655, 5657 through Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, (4) For Airbus Operations GmbH service
5661 inclusive, 5663, 5665, 5667, 5670, 5672, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport information identified in this final rule,
5673, and 5675. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind contact Airbus Operations GmbH, Cabin
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Electronics, Lueneburger Schanze 30, 21614
(d) Subject
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. Buxtehude, Germany; telephone +49 40 7437
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- 46 32; telefax +49 40 7437 16 80; email
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings. AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using ruediger.jansen@airbus.com.
(e) Reason any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate (5) You may view this service information
principal inspector, or lacking a principal at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
This AD was prompted by reports of inspector, the manager of the local flight 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
incorrect installation of jiffy joint connectors standards district office/certificate holding information on the availability of this
on cables connected to certain passenger district office. The AMOC approval letter material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
service units (PSU), which could cause the must specifically reference this AD. (6) You may view this service information
passenger oxygen container to malfunction if (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any that is incorporated by reference at the
the connector becomes disengaged during requirement in this AD to obtain corrective National Archives and Records
flight due to vibration. We are issuing this actions from a manufacturer, the action must Administration (NARA). For information on
AD to prevent failure of the door of the be accomplished using a method approved the availability of this material at NARA, call
passenger oxygen container to open in the by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
event of airplane decompression, resulting in
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
lack of oxygen supply and consequent injury
the European Aviation Safety Agency locations.html.
to occupants.
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
(f) Compliance Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 31, 2016.
Comply with this AD within the the DOA, the approval must include the
Victor Wicklund,
compliance times specified, unless already DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
done. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
service information contains procedures or
(g) Inspection and Related Investigative and tests that are identified as RC, those
Corrective Actions [FR Doc. 2016–08532 Filed 5–3–16; 8:45 am]
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Within 7,500 flight hours or 26 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever not identified as RC are recommended. Those
occurs first, do an inspection to identify the procedures and tests that are not identified
part number and serial number of each PSU, as RC may be deviated from using accepted DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
and if an affected part number or serial methods in accordance with the operator’s
number is found, do all applicable related maintenance or inspection program without Federal Aviation Administration
investigative and corrective actions, in obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
accordance with the Accomplishment the procedures and tests identified as RC can 14 CFR Part 39
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– be done and the airplane can be put back in
25–1B20, dated October 9, 2014. Do all an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or [Docket No. FAA–2016–6147; Directorate
applicable related investigative and changes to procedures or tests identified as Identifier 2016–NM–021–AD; Amendment
corrective actions within 7,500 flight hours RC require approval of an AMOC. 39–18506; AD 2016–09–08]
or 26 months after the effective date of this
(j) Related Information RIN 2120–AA64
AD, whichever occurs first. An affected PSU
part number or serial number is one listed in Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Attachment 1, ‘‘List of affected PSU PNR and Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
S/N,’’ of Airbus Operations GmbH Vendor Airworthiness Directive 2014–0256, dated Company Airplanes
Service Bulletin Z315H–25–004, dated November 26, 2014, for related information.
September 26, 2014. A review of airplane This MCAI may be found in the AD docket AGENCY: Federal Aviation
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov Administration (FAA), DOT.
this inspection if the part number and serial by searching for and locating Docket No. ACTION: Final rule; request for
number of the PSU can be conclusively FAA–2015–3990. comments.
determined from that review.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(h) Clarification of Vendor Service (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Information airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
approved the incorporation by reference
The Boeing Company Model 747–8
On page 13 of Airbus Operations GmbH (IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR series airplanes. This AD requires a
Vendor Service Bulletin Z315H–25–004,
dated September 26, 2014, Table 4 (‘‘List of part 51. detailed inspection for correct
Attachments’’) under the heading (2) You must use this service information installation of the flex hose clamp of the
‘‘APPENDIX’’ identifies ‘‘Attachment 1, ‘List as applicable to do the actions required by occupant backup air supply and a
of affected PSU PNR and S/N.’ ’’ The this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. general visual inspection for damage of
attachment is not numbered or dated. (i) Airbus Operations GmbH Vendor the flex hose, and related investigative
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Service Bulletin Z315H–25–004, dated and corrective actions if necessary. This
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions September 26, 2014, including Attachment 1, AD was prompted by a report indicating
The following provisions also apply to this ‘‘List of affected PSU PNR and S/N.’’ No page
that flex hoses of the occupant backup
AD: of the attachment to this document provides
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance a document number, revision level, or date. air supply were found disconnected
(AMOCs): The Manager, International (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B20, from the adjacent fiberglass duct on two
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane dated October 9, 2014. airplanes. We are issuing this AD to
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (3) For Airbus service information detect and correct an incorrect clamp
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested identified in this final rule, contact Airbus, installation on the inboard end of the
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placed on the U.S. Register in the future, we estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Cost per product
Inspection of inboard end of the flex 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 per inspection cycle ... $255 per inspection cycle
hose.
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary repairs that would be inspection. We have no way of might need this repair:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Repair or replacement of inboard end of Up to 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $65 per flex hose .................................... $320
the flex hose. $255.
Authority for This Rulemaking on a substantial number of small entities (e) Unsafe Condition
Title 49 of the United States Code under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD was prompted by a report
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Flexibility Act. indicating that flex hoses of the occupant
backup air supply were found disconnected
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 from the adjacent fiberglass duct on two
section 106, describes the authority of airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation and correct an incorrect clamp installation on
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more safety, Incorporation by reference, the inboard end of the flex hose, which
detail the scope of the Agency’s Safety. allows the flex hose to slowly become
authority. disconnected from the adjacent fiberglass
Adoption of the Amendment duct, and damage to the hose. This condition,
We are issuing this rulemaking under
in conjunction with a cargo fire event, can
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Accordingly, under the authority potentially lead to decreased airflow to the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: delegated to me by the Administrator, main deck, possibly resulting in smoke and/
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as or toxic fumes penetrating into the main deck
section, Congress charges the FAA with follows: passenger compartment, which could result
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in in injury to the passengers or cabin crew.
air commerce by prescribing regulations PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (f) Compliance
for practices, methods, and procedures DIRECTIVES
Comply with this AD within the
the Administrator finds necessary for
compliance times specified, unless already
safety in air commerce. This regulation ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 done.
is within the scope of that authority continues to read as follows:
because it addresses an unsafe condition (g) Inspection and Repair of Backup Air
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Supply Clamp and Flex Hose
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] Except as required by paragraph (h) of this
action. AD, at the applicable time in paragraph 1.E.,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Regulatory Findings the following new airworthiness Bulletin 747–21A2571, dated December 4,
directive (AD): 2015, do a detailed inspection for correct
This AD will not have federalism installation of the backup air supply clamp,
implications under Executive Order 2016–09–08 The Boeing Company: and before further flight, do all applicable
13132. This AD will not have a Amendment 39–18506; Docket No. related investigative and corrective actions,
substantial direct effect on the States, on FAA–2016–6147; Directorate Identifier in accordance with the Accomplishment
the relationship between the national 2016–NM–021–AD. Instructions of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’
government and the States, or on the of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
(a) Effective Date
distribution of power and 21A2571, dated December 4, 2015.
This AD is effective May 19, 2016.
responsibilities among the various (h) Exception to the Service Information
levels of government. (b) Affected ADs Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
For the reasons discussed above, I None. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–21A2571,
certify that this AD: dated December 4, 2015, specifies a
(c) Applicability
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date
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action’’ under Executive Order 12866, This AD applies to The Boeing Company of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Model 747–8 series airplanes, certificated in compliance within the specified compliance
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures any category, as identified in Boeing Alert time after the effective date of this AD.
Service Bulletin 747–21A2571, dated
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), December 4, 2015. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (AMOCs)
in Alaska, and (d) Subject (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
(4) Will not have a significant Air Transport Association (ATA) of Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
economic impact, positive or negative, America Code 21, Air conditioning. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
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requested using the procedures found in 14 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For also available for inspection at the
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, information on the availability of this National Archives and Records
send your request to your principal inspector material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Administration (NARA). For
or local Flight Standards District Office, as (5) You may view this service information
appropriate. If sending information directly
information on the availability of FAA
that is incorporated by reference at the
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the National Archives and Records Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741–
attention of the person identified in Administration (NARA). For information on 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be the availability of this material at NARA, call federal_register/code_of_federal-
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Requests@faa.gov. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, locations.html. Designations and Reporting Points, is
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 21, published yearly and effective on
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/ 2016. September 15.
certificate holding district office. John P. Piccola, Jr., FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
level of safety may be used for any repair, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Operations Support Group, Western
modification, or alteration required by this Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
[FR Doc. 2016–10158 Filed 5–3–16; 8:45 am]
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has 203–4511.
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ACO, to make those findings. To be DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
approved, the repair method, modification Authority for This Rulemaking
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Federal Aviation Administration The FAA’s authority to issue rules
the certification basis of the airplane, and the regarding aviation safety is found in
approval must specifically refer to this AD. 14 CFR Part 71 Title 49 of the United States Code.
(4) For service information that contains
steps that are labeled as Required for [Docket No. FAA–2015–3675; Airspace Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Compliance (RC), the provisions of Docket No. 15–ANM–19] authority of the FAA Administrator.
paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
apply. Amendment of Class D and Class E describes in more detail the scope of the
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including Airspace; Walla Walla, WA agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
substeps under an RC step and any figures promulgated under the authority
identified in an RC step, must be done to AGENCY: Federal Aviation
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required Administration (FAA), DOT.
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
for any deviations to RC steps, including ACTION: Final rule.
substeps and identified figures. section, the FAA is charged with
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D prescribing regulations to assign the use
deviated from using accepted methods in airspace, Class E surface area airspace, of airspace necessary to ensure the
accordance with the operator’s maintenance Class E surface area airspace designated safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
or inspection program without obtaining airspace. This regulation is within the
as an extension, and Class E airspace
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, scope of that authority as it establishes
including substeps and identified figures, can extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at Walla Walla Regional controlled airspace at Walla Walla, WA.
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition. Airport, Walla Walla, WA. After a History
review of the airspace, the FAA found
(j) Related Information
it necessary to amend the airspace areas On November 27, 2015, the FAA
For more information about this AD, for the safety and management of published in the Federal Register a
contact Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer, Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
for arriving and departing aircraft at the to modify Class D airspace, Class E
Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 surface area airspace, Class E surface
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; airport. This action also updates the
geographic coordinates of Walla Walla area airspace designated as an
phone: 425–917–6585; fax: 425–917–6590; extension, and Class E airspace
email: stanley.chen@faa.gov. Regional Airport in the respective Class
D and E airspace areas above. extending upward from 700 feet above
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference the surface at Walla Walla Regional
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 21,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Airport, Walla Walla, WA, (80 FR
approved the incorporation by reference 2016. The Director of the Federal 74063) Docket No. FAA–2015–3675.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Register approves this incorporation by The FAA found these modifications
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR reference action under Title 1, Code of necessary to ensure the safety and
part 51. Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to management of Instrument Flight Rules
(2) You must use this service information the annual revision of FAA Order
as applicable to do the actions required by
(IFR) operations for arriving and
7400.9 and publication of conforming departing aircraft at the airport.
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. amendments.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– Interested parties were invited to
21A2571, dated December 4, 2015. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, participate in this rulemaking effort by
(ii) Reserved. Airspace Designations and Reporting submitting written comments on the
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
(3) For service information identified in Points, and subsequent amendments can proposal to the FAA. No comments
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ were received.
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services air_traffic/publications/. For further Class D and Class E airspace
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
information, you can contact the designations are published in paragraph
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation 5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005,
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. Administration, 800 Independence respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9Z,
(4) You may view this service information Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; dated August 6, 2015, and effective
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is September 15, 2015, which is
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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 19, 2016. | |
| Contact | Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6585; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 26682 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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