81 FR 27300 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 88 (May 6, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 88 (May 6, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 88 (Friday, May 6, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 27300-27303] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-10404] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6149; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-047-AD; Amendment 39-18510; AD 2016-09-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 27301]] SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged decompression panels, and reinstalling any disengaged panels. This AD was prompted by several reports of disengaged decompression panels found on in-service airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct disengaged decompression panels from the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments. In the event of a cargo compartment fire, this condition would provide a path for smoke and Halon to enter the flight compartment and passenger cabin, which could result in the inability to contain and extinguish a fire. DATES: This AD is effective May 23, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 23, 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- 6149. 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- 6149; 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: Caspar Wang, 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: 425-917-6414; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We have received several reports of disengaged decompression panels found on in-service airplanes. It appears these decompression panels disengaged prior to delivery, during test flights. Tests done by the airplane manufacturer revealed some decompression panels disengage at a pressure differential below the design/intended value. This condition, if not corrected, would provide a path for smoke and Halon to enter the flight compartment and passenger cabin in the event of a cargo compartment fire, which could result in the inability to contain and extinguish a fire. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. The service information describes procedures for repetitive inspections of the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged decompression panels, and reinstalling any disengaged panels. 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. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-6149. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. The airplane manufacturer is currently developing a modification that will address the unsafe condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is developed, approved, and available, we might consider additional rulemaking. 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 if any decompression panel is disengaged from the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments and a cargo compartment fire were to occur, the fire could not be contained or extinguished. 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. 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-2016-6149 and Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-047-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. [[Page 27302]] Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 42 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection............................ 3 work-hours x $85 per $0 $255 per inspection $10,710 per inspection cycle. hour = $255 per cycle. inspection cycle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary reinstallation 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 action: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reinstallation............................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $0 $85 $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2016-09-12 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18510; Docket No. FAA- 2016-6149; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-047-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 23, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ Furnishings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by several reports of disengaged decompression panels found on in-service airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct disengaged decompression panels from the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments. In the event of a cargo compartment fire, this condition would provide a path for smoke and Halon to enter the flight compartment and passenger cabin, which could result in the inability to contain and extinguish a fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: Do a general visual inspection of the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged decompression panels, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009- 00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the applicable times specified in paragraph 5., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. (1) For Group 1 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015: Inspect within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (2) For Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015: Inspect within 180 flight cycles or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (h) Reinstallation of Decompression Panels If any disengaged decompression panel is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, reinstall the panel, in accordance with the [[Page 27303]] Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) 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 Caspar Wang, 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: 425-917-6414; 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 B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 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 25, 2016. Ross Landes, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-10404 Filed 5-5-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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effective date of this AD using the service person may install on any airplane a Thales Airworthiness Directive 2015–0205, dated
information identified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) pitot probe having P/N C16195AA or P/N October 9, 2015, for related information. This
through (i)(1)(xxvi) of this AD. This service C16195BA. MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
information is not incorporated by reference (i) For airplanes with a Thales pitot probe Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
in this AD. having P/N C16195AA or P/N C16195BA searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170, installed: After accomplishing the 2015–0250.
Revision 04, dated May 24, 2000. replacement required by paragraph (g) of this (2) Service information identified in this
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170, AD. AD that is not incorporated by reference is
Revision 05, dated September 11, 2000. (ii) For airplanes without a Thales pitot available at the addresses specified in
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– probe having P/N C16195AA or P/N paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
1170, Revision 06, dated October 18, 2001. C16195BA installed: As of the effective date
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– of this AD. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
1170, Revision 07, dated December 4, 2001. (2) As of the effective date of this AD, no (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170, person may install on any airplane a Thales approved the incorporation by reference
Revision 08, dated January 15, 2003. pitot probe having part number P/N 50620– (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– 10. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
1170, Revision 09, dated February 17, 2003. part 51.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– (k) Other FAA AD Provisions (2) You must use this service information
1170, Revision 10, dated November 21, 2003. The following provisions also apply to this as applicable to do the actions required by
(viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– AD: this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
1170, Revision 11, dated August 18, 2004. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170,
(ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– (AMOCs): The Manager, International Revision 30, dated June 18, 2015.
1170, Revision 12, dated December 2, 2004. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1456,
(x) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170, Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012.
Revision 13, dated January 18, 2005. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
(xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 1463, Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012.
1170, Revision 14, dated April 21, 2005. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (3) For service information identified in
(xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
request to your principal inspector or local this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
1170, Revision 15, dated July 19, 2005.
Flight Standards District Office, as Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
(xiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
appropriate. If sending information directly Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
1170, Revision 16, dated November 23, 2006.
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61
(xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@
1170, Revision 17, dated February 14, 2007.
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport airbus.com; Internet: http://www.airbus.com.
(xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (4) You may view this service information
1170, Revision 18, dated October 9, 2009.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–227– 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
1170, Revision 19, dated November 9, 2009.
(xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- information on the availability of this
1170, Revision 20, dated December 1, 2010. ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(xviii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– Before using any approved AMOC, notify (5) You may view this service information
1170, Revision 21, dated March 24, 2011. your appropriate principal inspector, or that is incorporated by reference at the
(xix) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– lacking a principal inspector, the manager of National Archives and Records
1170, Revision 22, dated July 19, 2011. the local flight standards district office/ Administration (NARA). For information on
(xx) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– certificate holding district office. The AMOC the availability of this material at NARA, call
1170, Revision 23, dated February 3, 2012. approval letter must specifically reference 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(xxi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– this AD. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
1170, Revision 24, dated April 12, 2012. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any locations.html.
(xxii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 20,
1170, Revision 25, dated September 4, 2012. actions from a manufacturer, the action must
2016.
(xxiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– John P. Piccola, Jr.,
1170, Revision 26, dated September 16, 2013.
(xxiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
1170, Revision 27, dated March 18, 2014. the European Aviation Safety Agency Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(xxv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design [FR Doc. 2016–10215 Filed 5–5–16; 8:45 am]
1170, Revision 28, dated September 1, 2014. Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(xxvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– the DOA, the approval must include the
1170, Revision 29, dated February 16, 2015. DOA-authorized signature.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
replacement of pitot probes on the captain service information contains procedures or
and standby sides specified in paragraph tests that are identified as RC, those
Federal Aviation Administration
(h)(1) of this AD, if the replacement was procedures and tests must be done to comply
performed before the effective date of this AD with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
using Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1456, not identified as RC are recommended. Those 14 CFR Part 39
dated December 2, 2009, which is not procedures and tests that are not identified [Docket No. FAA–2016–6149; Directorate
incorporated by reference in this AD. as RC may be deviated from using accepted Identifier 2016–NM–047–AD; Amendment
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the methods in accordance with the operator’s 39–18510; AD 2016–09–12]
replacement of pitot probes on the first maintenance or inspection program without
officer side as specified in paragraph (h)(1) of obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided RIN 2120–AA64
this AD, if those actions were performed the procedures and tests identified as RC can
before the effective date of this AD using be done and the airplane can be put back in Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
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Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1463, an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Company Airplanes
dated March 9, 2010, which is not changes to procedures or tests identified as
incorporated by reference in this AD. RC require approval of an AMOC. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
(j) Parts Installation Limitations (l) Related Information
ACTION: Final rule; request for
(1) At the applicable time specified in (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing comments.
paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (j)(1)(ii) of this AD: No Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
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Costs of Compliance the following costs to comply with this
We estimate that this AD affects 42 AD:
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspection ................................ 3 work-hours × $85 per hour $0 $255 per inspection cycle ...... $10,710 per inspection
= $255 per inspection cycle. cycle.
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary reinstallation that would inspection. We have no way of might need this action:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost roduct
Reinstallation .............................................................. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................. $0 $85
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 several reports
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Flexibility Act. of disengaged decompression panels found
on in-service airplanes. We are issuing this
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 AD to detect and correct disengaged
section 106, describes the authority of decompression panels from the bilge barriers
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference, located in the forward and aft cargo
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more compartments. In the event of a cargo
detail the scope of the Agency’s Safety. compartment fire, this condition would
authority. Adoption of the Amendment provide a path for smoke and Halon to enter
We are issuing this rulemaking under the flight compartment and passenger cabin,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Accordingly, under the authority which could result in the inability to contain
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: delegated to me by the Administrator, and extinguish a fire.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (f) Compliance
section, Congress charges the FAA with follows:
Comply with this AD within the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS compliance times specified, unless already
air commerce by prescribing regulations DIRECTIVES done.
for practices, methods, and procedures (g) Repetitive Inspections
the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 At the applicable time specified in
safety in air commerce. This regulation continues to read as follows: paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: Do a
is within the scope of that authority general visual inspection of the bilge barriers
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
because it addresses an unsafe condition located in the forward and aft cargo
that is likely to exist or develop on § 39.13 [Amended] compartments for disengaged decompression
products identified in this rulemaking panels, in accordance with the
action. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
the following new airworthiness Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB500009–00,
Regulatory Findings directive (AD): Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. Repeat
This AD will not have federalism 2016–09–12 The Boeing Company: the inspection thereafter at the applicable
implications under Executive Order Amendment 39–18510; Docket No. times specified in paragraph 5.,
FAA–2016–6149; Directorate Identifier ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
13132. This AD will not have a
2016–NM–047–AD. Bulletin B787–81205–SB500009–00, Issue
substantial direct effect on the States, on 001, dated November 16, 2015.
the relationship between the national (a) Effective Date (1) For Group 1 airplanes identified in
government and the States, or on the This AD is effective May 23, 2016. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
distribution of power and SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated November 16,
responsibilities among the various (b) Affected ADs 2015: Inspect within 30 days after the
levels of government. None. effective date of this AD.
For the reasons discussed above, I (2) For Group 2 airplanes identified in
(c) Applicability Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD applies to The Boeing Company SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated November 16,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes, 2015: Inspect within 180 flight cycles or
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under certificated in any category, as identified in within 90 days after the effective date of this
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Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– AD, whichever occurs later.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated November 16,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 2015.
(h) Reinstallation of Decompression Panels
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation If any disengaged decompression panel is
in Alaska, and (d) Subject found during any inspection required by
(4) Will not have a significant Air Transport Association (ATA) of paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight,
economic impact, positive or negative, America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings. reinstall the panel, in accordance with the
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Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– of certain documents listed in this AD
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB500009–00, 81205–SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated as of June 10, 2016.
Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. November 16, 2015.
ADDRESSES: For service information
(ii) Reserved.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (3) For service information identified in identified in this final rule, contact
(AMOCs) this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
requested using the procedures found in 14 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review the referenced service
send your request to your principal inspector (4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
information at the FAA, Office of the
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
appropriate. If sending information directly 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be (5) You may view this service information available on the Internet at http://
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- that is incorporated by reference at the www.regulations.gov by searching for
National Archives and Records and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Requests@faa.gov.
Administration (NARA). For information on 3741.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
the availability of this material at NARA, call
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Examining the AD Docket
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
of the local flight standards district office/ locations.html. You may examine the AD docket on
certificate holding district office. the Internet at http://
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 25, www.regulations.gov by searching for
level of safety may be used for any repair, 2016.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
modification, or alteration required by this Ross Landes,
3741; or in person at the Docket
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
Commercial Airplanes Organization Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
[FR Doc. 2016–10404 Filed 5–5–16; 8:45 am] Federal holidays. The AD docket
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P contains this AD, the European Aviation
approved, the repair method, modification Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet incorporated-by-reference service
the certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information, the economic evaluation,
approval must specifically refer to this AD. any comments received, and other
(4) For service information that contains
Federal Aviation Administration
information. The street address for the
steps that are labeled as Required for Docket Operations Office (phone: 800–
Compliance (RC), the provisions of 14 CFR Part 39
647–5527) is U.S. Department of
paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD [Docket No. FAA–2015–3741; Directorate Transportation, Docket Operations
apply. Identifier 2014–SW–040–AD; Amendment
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including Office, M–30, West Building Ground
39–18507; AD 2016–09–09] Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to RIN 2120–AA64 Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
for any deviations to RC steps, including Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer,
substeps and identified figures. Helicopters (Type Certificate Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Previously Held by Eurocopter France) Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas
deviated from using accepted methods in
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining Administration (FAA), DOT. robert.grant@faa.gov.
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
including substeps and identified figures, can
SUMMARY: We are superseding Discussion
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition. airworthiness directive (AD) 2013–08– We issued a notice of proposed
17 for Airbus Helicopters Model SA– rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(j) Related Information
365N, SA–365N1, AS–365N2, AS 365 part 39 to remove AD 2013–08–17,
For more information about this AD, N3, and SA–366G1 helicopters. AD Amendment 39–17434 (78 FR 25380,
contact Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer,
2013–08–17 required initial and May 1, 2013) and add a new AD. AD
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft recurring inspections of the 9-degree 2013–08–17 applied to Airbus
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue fuselage frame for a crack and repairing Helicopters Model SA–365N, SA–
SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425– the frame if a crack exists. This new AD 365N1, AS–365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA–
917–6414; fax: 425–917–6590; email: modifies the compliance times and 366G1 helicopters and required initial
caspar.wang@faa.gov. expands the inspection area of the and recurring inspections of the inner
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
9-inch frame. The actions of this AD are angles and flanges of the 9-degree
intended to detect a crack in the fuselage frame on the right-hand (RH)
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 9-degree frame to prevent loss of and left-hand (LH) sides for a crack. If
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
approved the incorporation by reference
structural integrity and subsequent loss a crack was found, AD 2013–08–17
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of control of the helicopter. required repairing the frame. AD 2013–
part 51. DATES: This AD is effective June 10, 08–17 was prompted by EASA
(2) You must use this service information 2016. Emergency AD No. 2010–0064–E, dated
as applicable to do the actions required by The Director of the Federal Register April 1, 2010, to correct an unsafe
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. approved the incorporation by reference condition for the specified model
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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 23, 2016. | |
| Contact | Caspar Wang, 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: 425-917-6414; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 27300 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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