81 FR 31848 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 98 (May 20, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 98 (May 20, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-11683 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 98 (Friday, May 20, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31848-31851] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-11683] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-6548; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-114-AD; Amendment 39-18520; AD 2016-10-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes equipped with General Electric engines. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in barrel nuts on a forward engine mount of Model 747-8 airplanes, which shares a similar design to the forward engine mount of Model 787- 8 and 787-9 airplanes. This AD requires, for certain airplanes, replacement of the four barrel nuts of the forward engine mount on each engine. For certain other airplanes, this AD requires an inspection to determine if any forward engine mount barrel nut having a certain part number is installed; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the forward engine mount barrel nuts. Such cracking could result in reduced load capacity of the forward engine mount and could result in separation of an engine from the airplane and consequent loss of control of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective June 24, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 24, 2016. ADDRESSES: 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-2015- 6548. 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-2015- 6548; 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 address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Allen Rauschendorfer, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425- 917-6487; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes equipped with General Electric engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 11, 2015 (80 FR 76878) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of cracking in barrel nuts on a forward engine mount of Model 747-8 airplanes, which shares a similar design to the forward engine mount of Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require, for certain airplanes, replacement of the four barrel nuts of the forward engine mount on each engine. For certain other airplanes, the NPRM proposed to require an inspection to determine if any forward engine mount barrel nut having a certain part number is installed; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the forward engine mount barrel nuts. Such cracking could result in reduced load capacity of the forward engine mount and could result in separation of an engine from the airplane and consequent loss of control of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to the comment. Request To Revise the Compliance Time United Airlines requested that the compliance time in the NPRM for Group 1 airplanes be changed from 2 years to ``at next engine change.'' United considered the proposed compliance time to be ``expedited'' because it took Boeing 7 months to publish the service information operators would be required to use to comply with the requirements in the NPRM, and it took [[Page 31849]] the FAA 6 months to publish the NPRM. The commenter reasoned that since it took over 1 year from the time a solution for the unsafe condition was identified to the publication of the NPRM, the timeline for completing the corrective action is not critical and could be accomplished at the next scheduled engine change. United Airlines explained that allowing operators to replace the forward barrel nuts at the next engine change would reduce the cost of compliance to zero and would not add additional burden to operators. We do not agree with the commenter's request. In developing an appropriate compliance time for this action we considered not only the degree of urgency associated with addressing the subject unsafe condition, but the manufacturer's recommendation for an appropriate compliance time, the time required for the rulemaking process, and the practical aspect of doing the required replacement within an interval of time that corresponds to the typical scheduled maintenance for the majority of affected operators. However, under the provisions of paragraph (j) of this AD, we will consider requests for approval of an extension of the compliance time if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the new compliance time would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed the AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015. The service information describes procedures for replacing the forward engine mount barrel nuts with new, improved barrel nuts; doing an inspection to determine if barrel nuts having a certain part number are installed on the forward engine mount; and doing related investigative and corrective actions. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 36 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement (2 engines)...... 29 work-hours x $1,988 per $6,441 $64,410 (10 airplanes). $85 per hour = engine x 2 $2,465 for 2 engines = engines. $3,976. Inspection for part number 1 work-hour x $0............. 85 $2,210 (26 airplanes). using maintenance records (2 $85 per hour = engines). $85 for 2 engines. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any related investigative actions required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these actions: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection (2 engines)....................... 9 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $765 $765 for 2 engines. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition corrective actions specified in this AD. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. 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 [[Page 31850]] (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): 2016-10-09 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18520; Docket No. FAA- 2015-6548; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-114-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective June 24, 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, equipped with General Electric GEnx-1B engines, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in barrel nuts on a forward engine mount of Model 747-8 airplanes, which shares a similar design to the forward engine mount of Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the forward engine mount barrel nuts. Such cracking could result in reduced load capacity of the forward engine mount, and could result in separation of an engine from the airplane, and consequent loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement Barrel Nuts For Group 1 airplanes as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015: Except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, at the time specified in paragraph 5., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015, replace the existing forward engine mount barrel nuts on each engine, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015. (h) Part Number Inspection for Installed Barrel Nuts For Group 2 airplanes as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015: Except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, at the time specified in paragraph 5. ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015, review the aircraft maintenance records to determine if the airplane engine has been removed, installed, or replaced, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015. If the maintenance records indicate that a barrel nut having part number SL4081C14SP1 is installed, or if the part number of an installed barrel nut cannot be determined, before further flight, do the related investigative and applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015. (i) Exception to Service Information (1) Where Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015, specifies a compliance time ``after the Issue 001 date on this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (2) Where Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions: Before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (j) 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 (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) 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) Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Allen Rauschendorfer, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6487; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 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. [[Page 31851]] Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 9, 2016. 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(o) Related Information The Boeing Company Model 787–8 and
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
787–9 airplanes equipped with General
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Allen Rauschendorfer, Aerospace
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Electric engines. This AD was prompted
by reports of cracking in barrel nuts on Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0257R1, dated Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
May 29, 2015, for related information. This a forward engine mount of Model 747–
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 8 airplanes, which shares a similar FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by design to the forward engine mount of WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6487;
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes. This fax: 425–917–6590; email:
2014–0006. AD requires, for certain airplanes, allen.rauschendorfer@faa.gov.
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference replacement of the four barrel nuts of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register the forward engine mount on each
engine. For certain other airplanes, this Discussion
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this AD requires an inspection to determine We issued a notice of proposed
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR if any forward engine mount barrel nut rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 51. having a certain part number is part 39 by adding an AD that would
(2) You must use this service information installed; and related investigative and apply to certain The Boeing Company
as applicable to do the actions required by corrective actions if necessary. We are Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
issuing this AD to detect and correct equipped with General Electric engines.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27–3199,
dated July 15, 2014. cracking of the forward engine mount The NPRM published in the Federal
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–4190, barrel nuts. Such cracking could result Register on December 11, 2015 (80 FR
dated July 15, 2014. in reduced load capacity of the forward 76878) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– engine mount and could result in prompted by reports of cracking in
5062, dated July 15, 2014. separation of an engine from the barrel nuts on a forward engine mount
(3) For service information identified in airplane and consequent loss of control of Model 747–8 airplanes, which shares
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness of the airplane. a similar design to the forward engine
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, mount of Model 787–8 and 787–9
DATES: This AD is effective June 24,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email 2016. airplanes. The NPRM proposed to
airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com; The Director of the Federal Register require, for certain airplanes,
Internet http://www.airbus.com. approved the incorporation by reference replacement of the four barrel nuts of
(4) You may view this service information of a certain publication listed in this AD the forward engine mount on each
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, as of June 24, 2016. engine. For certain other airplanes, the
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For ADDRESSES: For service information NPRM proposed to require an
information on the availability of this identified in this final rule, contact inspection to determine if any forward
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. engine mount barrel nut having a
Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the Attention: Data & Services Management, certain part number is installed; and
National Archives and Records P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA related investigative and corrective
Administration (NARA). For information on 98124–2207; telephone: 206–544–5000, actions if necessary. We are issuing this
the availability of this material at NARA, call extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680; Internet AD to detect and correct cracking of the
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You forward engine mount barrel nuts. Such
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- may view this referenced service cracking could result in reduced load
locations.html. information at the FAA, Transport capacity of the forward engine mount
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 9, Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue and could result in separation of an
2016. SW., Renton, WA. For information on engine from the airplane and
Michael Kaszycki, the availability of this material at the consequent loss of control of the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also airplane.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. available on the Internet at http://
Comments
[FR Doc. 2016–11575 Filed 5–19–16; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov by searching for
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– We gave the public the opportunity to
6548. participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comment
Examining the AD Docket received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
You may examine the AD docket on response to the comment.
Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for Request To Revise the Compliance
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Time
6548; or in person at the Docket United Airlines requested that the
[Docket No. FAA–2015–6548; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–114–AD; Amendment Management Facility between 9 a.m. compliance time in the NPRM for Group
39–18520; AD 2016–10–09] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 1 airplanes be changed from 2 years to
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except Federal holidays. The AD docket ‘‘at next engine change.’’ United
RIN 2120–AA64 contains this AD, the regulatory considered the proposed compliance
evaluation, any comments received, and time to be ‘‘expedited’’ because it took
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
other information. The address for the Boeing 7 months to publish the service
Company Airplanes
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is information operators would be
AGENCY:Federal Aviation Docket Management Facility, U.S. required to use to comply with the
Administration (FAA), DOT. Department of Transportation, Docket requirements in the NPRM, and it took
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(4) Will not have a significant SB710026–00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015: AD if it is approved by The Boeing
economic impact, positive or negative, Except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this Commercial Airplanes Organization
on a substantial number of small entities AD, at the time specified in paragraph 5., Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Service Bulletin been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
under the criteria of the Regulatory B787–81205–SB710026–00, Issue 001, dated
Flexibility Act. ACO, to make those findings. To be
June 10, 2015, replace the existing forward
approved, the repair method, modification
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 engine mount barrel nuts on each engine, in
accordance with the Accomplishment deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787– the certification basis of the airplane and the
safety, Incorporation by reference, 81205–SB710026–00, Issue 001, dated June approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Safety. 10, 2015. (4) Except as required by paragraph (i)(2)
of this AD: For service information that
Adoption of the Amendment (h) Part Number Inspection for Installed
Barrel Nuts contains steps that are labeled as Required
Accordingly, under the authority for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
For Group 2 airplanes as identified in
delegated to me by the Administrator, Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–
paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) apply.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as SB710026–00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015: (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
follows: Except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this substeps under an RC step and any figures
AD, at the time specified in paragraph 5. identified in an RC step, must be done to
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Service Bulletin comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
DIRECTIVES B787–81205–SB710026–00, Issue 001, dated for any deviations to RC steps, including
June 10, 2015, review the aircraft substeps and identified figures.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 maintenance records to determine if the (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
continues to read as follows: airplane engine has been removed, installed, deviated from using accepted methods in
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. or replaced, in accordance with the accordance with the operator’s maintenance
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
or inspection program without obtaining
§ 39.13 [Amended] Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB710026–00,
Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015. If the approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding maintenance records indicate that a barrel including substeps and identified figures, can
the following new airworthiness nut having part number SL4081C14SP1 is still be done as specified, and the airplane
directive (AD): installed, or if the part number of an installed can be put back in an airworthy condition.
2016–10–09 The Boeing Company: barrel nut cannot be determined, before
further flight, do the related investigative and (k) Related Information
Amendment 39–18520; Docket No.
FAA–2015–6548; Directorate Identifier applicable corrective actions, in accordance For more information about this AD,
2015–NM–114–AD. with the Accomplishment Instructions of contact Allen Rauschendorfer, Aerospace
Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,
(a) Effective Date SB710026–00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015. Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
This AD is effective June 24, 2016. (i) Exception to Service Information 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
(b) Affected ADs (1) Where Boeing Service Bulletin B787– 3356; phone: 425–917–6487; fax: 425–917–
81205–SB710026–00, Issue 001, dated June 6590; email: allen.rauschendorfer@faa.gov.
None.
10, 2015, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(c) Applicability the Issue 001 date on this service bulletin,’’
This AD applies to The Boeing Company this AD requires compliance within the (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes, specified compliance time after the effective approved the incorporation by reference
certificated in any category, equipped with date of this AD. (IBR) of the service information listed in this
General Electric GEnx-1B engines, as (2) Where Boeing Service Bulletin B787– paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787– 81205–SB710026–00, Issue 001, dated June part 51.
81205–SB710026–00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for (2) You must use this service information
10, 2015. repair instructions: Before further flight, as applicable to do the actions required by
repair using a method approved in
(d) Subject this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
accordance with the procedures specified in
Air Transport Association (ATA) of paragraph (j) of this AD. (i) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–
America Code 71, Powerplant. SB710026–00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (ii) Reserved.
(e) Unsafe Condition (AMOCs) (3) For service information identified in
This AD was prompted by reports of (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
cracking in barrel nuts on a forward engine Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
mount of Model 747–8 airplanes, which authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
shares a similar design to the forward engine requested using the procedures found in 14 Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone: 206–
mount of Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680;
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
cracking of the forward engine mount barrel
nuts. Such cracking could result in reduced appropriate. If sending information directly (4) You may view this service information
load capacity of the forward engine mount, to the manager of the ACO, send it to the at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
and could result in separation of an engine attention of the person identified in 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
from the airplane, and consequent loss of paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be information on the availability of this
control of the airplane. emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Requests@faa.gov. (5) You may view this service information
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(f) Compliance (2) Before using any approved AMOC, that is incorporated by reference at the
Comply with this AD within the notify your appropriate principal inspector, National Archives and Records
compliance times specified, unless already or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
Administration (NARA). For information on
done. of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. the availability of this material at NARA, call
(g) Replacement Barrel Nuts (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
For Group 1 airplanes as identified in level of safety may be used for any repair, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– modification, or alteration required by this locations.html.
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![Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 98 / Friday, May 20, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 31851
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 9, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation The Rule
2016. Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
Michael Kaszycki, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) This amendment to Title 14, Code of
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 305–6364. Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. establishes Class E airspace extending
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: upward from 700 feet above the surface
[FR Doc. 2016–11683 Filed 5–19–16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Authority for This Rulemaking within a 13-mile radius of Tucker-
Guthrie Memorial Airport, Harlan, KY,
The FAA’s authority to issue rules providing the controlled airspace
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION regarding aviation safety is found in required to support the new RNAV
Title 49 of the United States Code. (GPS) standard instrument approach
Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the procedures for Tucker-Guthrie
authority of the FAA Administrator. Memorial Airport. Controlled airspace is
14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, necessary for IFR operations. This
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3108; Airspace describes in more detail the scope of the action also updates the geographic
Docket No. 15–ASO–16] agency’s authority. This rulemaking is coordinates of the airport to be in
promulgated under the authority concert with the FAAs aeronautical
Establishment of Class E Airspace; described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, database.
Harlan, KY Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with Regulatory Notices and Analyses
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
prescribing regulations to assign the use
Administration (FAA), DOT. The FAA has determined that this
of airspace necessary to ensure the
ACTION: Final rule. regulation only involves an established
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
body of technical regulations for which
SUMMARY: This action establishes Class airspace. This regulation is within the
frequent and routine amendments are
E Airspace at Harlan, KY, to scope of that authority as it establishes
Class E airspace at Tucker-Guthrie necessary to keep them operationally
accommodate new Area Navigation current, is non-controversial and
(RNAV) Global Positioning System Memorial Airport, Harlan, KY.
unlikely to result in adverse or negative
(GPS) Standard Instrument Approach History comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
Procedures (SIAPs) serving Tucker- ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Guthrie Memorial Airport. Controlled On March 3, 2016, the FAA published Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
airspace is necessary for the safety and in the Federal Register a notice of ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
management of instrument flight rules proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
(IFR) operations at the airport. This establish Class E airspace extending
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
action also updates the geographic upward from 700 feet above the earth at
does not warrant preparation of a
coordinates of the airport. Tucker-Guthrie Memorial Airport,
Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 21, Harlan, KY. (81 FR 11139). Interested
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
2016. The Director of the Federal parties were invited to participate in
routine matter that only affects air traffic
Register approves this incorporation by this rulemaking effort by submitting
procedures and air navigation, it is
reference action under Title 1, Code of written comments on the proposal to the
certified that this rule, when
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to FAA. No comments were received.
promulgated, does not have a significant
the annual revision of FAA Order Subsequent to publication, the FAA
economic impact on a substantial
7400.9 and publication of conforming found an error in the geographic
number of small entities under the
amendments. coordinates of Tucker-Guthrie Memorial
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Airport. This action corrects that error.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Class E airspace designations are Environmental Review
Points, and subsequent amendments can published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
The FAA has determined that this
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Order 7400.9Z dated August 6, 2015,
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
airtraffic/publications/. For further and effective September 15, 2015, which
under the National Environmental
information, you can contact the is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation part 71.1. The Class E airspace
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Administration, 800 Independence designations listed in this document
will be published subsequently in the Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 20591; paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action
telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is Order.
is not expected to cause any potentially
also available for inspection at the Availability and Summary of significant environmental impacts, and
National Archives and Records
Documents for Incorporation by no extraordinary circumstances exist
Administration (NARA). For
Reference that warrant preparation of an
information on the availability of FAA
environmental assessment.
Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– This document amends FAA Order
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
federal_register/code_of_federal- Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
mstockstill on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
regulations/ibr_locations.html. and effective September 15, 2015. FAA Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as Navigation (air).
Designations and Reporting Points, is listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Adoption of the Amendment
published yearly and effective on document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
September 15. Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, In consideration of the foregoing, the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John air traffic service routes, and reporting Federal Aviation Administration
Fornito, Operations Support Group, points. amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
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Document Created: 2016-05-20 02:00:01
Document Modified: 2016-05-20 02:00:01
| 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. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective June 24, 2016. | |
| Contact | Allen Rauschendorfer, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425- 917-6487; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 31848 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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