81_FR_35762 81 FR 35655 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

81 FR 35655 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 107 (June 3, 2016)

Page Range35655-35657
FR Document2016-12849

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that the grounding jumper between the environmental control system (ECS) bracket and the current return network (CRN) strap near passenger 1 left and 1 right entry doors was not bonded correctly during manufacturing. This proposed AD would require changing the configuration of the grounding jumpers connecting the ECS brackets and CRN straps; measuring the bond resistance; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to prevent an incorrectly bonded jumper between the ECS bracket and the CRN strap, which does not provide proper grounding to the door frames at door 1 left and 1 right. If a fault occurs, an electrical shock hazard can exist to passengers and flight crew and could result in personal or fatal injury.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 107 (Friday, June 3, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 107 (Friday, June 3, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 35655-35657]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-12849]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-6672; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-022-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This proposed AD was 
prompted by a report that the grounding jumper between the 
environmental control system (ECS) bracket and the current return 
network (CRN) strap near passenger 1 left and 1 right entry doors was 
not bonded correctly during manufacturing. This proposed AD would 
require changing the configuration of the grounding jumpers connecting 
the ECS brackets and CRN straps; measuring the bond resistance; and 
related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are 
proposing this AD to prevent an incorrectly bonded jumper between the 
ECS bracket and the CRN strap, which does not provide proper grounding 
to the door frames at door 1 left and 1 right. If a fault occurs, an 
electrical shock hazard can exist to passengers and flight crew and 
could result in personal or fatal injury.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 18, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:

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     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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, 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-2016-6672.

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-
6672; 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 proposed 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: Brendan Shanley, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: 425-917-6492; fax: 425-917-6590; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-6672; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-022-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed 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 proposed AD.

Discussion

    We have received a report that the grounding jumper between the ECS 
bracket and the CRN strap near passenger1 left and 1 right entry doors 
was not bonded correctly during manufacturing. Engineering 
documentation did not include applying an electrical bond between the 
ECS bracket and CRN strap. The existing bond configuration does not 
ground the door frame structure in the event of an electrical equipment 
fault. This condition, if not corrected, could result in an electrical 
shock hazard to passengers and flight crew and could result in personal 
or fatal injury.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530025-00, Issue 
001, dated July 17, 2014. The service information describes procedures 
for changing the configuration of the grounding jumpers connecting the 
ECS brackets and CRN straps; measuring the bond resistance; 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 proposing 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.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified 
in the service information described previously. For information on the 
procedures, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-6672.
    The phrase ``related investigative actions'' is used in this 
proposed 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 proposed AD. 
Corrective actions correct or address any condition found. Corrective 
actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 6 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per      Cost on  U.S.
              Action                        Labor cost            Parts cost        product         operators
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Installation......................  6 work-hours x $85 per               $100             $610           $3,660
                                     hour = $510.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed 
AD.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 
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

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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

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2016-6672; Directorate Identifier 
2016-NM-022-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 18, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes, 
certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Service 
Bulletin B787-81205-SB530025-00, Issue 001, dated July 17, 2014.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53; Fuselage.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report that the grounding jumper 
between the environmental control system (ECS) bracket and the 
current return network (CRN) strap near passenger 1 left and 1 right 
entry doors was not bonded correctly during manufacturing. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent an incorrectly bonded jumper between the 
ECS bracket and the CRN strap, which does not provide proper 
grounding to the door frames at door 1 left and 1 right. If a fault 
occurs, an electrical shock hazard can exist to passengers and 
flight crew and could result in personal or fatal injury.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Grounding Jumper Revision

    Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD: Change the 
configuration of the grounding jumpers connecting the ECS brackets 
and CRN straps, including measuring the bond resistance and doing 
all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service 
Bulletin B787-81205-SB530025-00, Issue 001, dated July 17, 2014. Do 
all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before 
further flight.

(h) 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 (i)(1) of this AD. 
Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD 
if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization 
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the 
Manager, 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.

(i) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Brendan Shanley, 
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, 
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6492; fax: 425-917-6590; 
email: [email protected].
    (2) 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. 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.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 20, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-12849 Filed 6-2-16; 8:45 am]
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                                                    Novel or Unusual Design Features                           (i) Identify non-normal operation or                alert indications, if they are presented
                                                       The BHTI Model 525 helicopter will                   aircraft system conditions, and                        on monochromatic displays that are not
                                                    incorporate the following novel or                         (ii) Determine the appropriate actions,             capable of conforming to the color
                                                    unusual design features: an advanced                    if any.                                                convention in paragraph (e)(1) of these
                                                                                                               (2) Be readily and easily detectable                special conditions.
                                                    CAS system. The novel design includes
                                                                                                            and intelligible by the flightcrew under                 (f) Use of the colors red, amber, and
                                                    the integration of audio and visual
                                                                                                            all foreseeable operating conditions,                  yellow in the cockpit for functions other
                                                    alerts, tactical sensors, and CAS
                                                                                                            including conditions where multiple                    than flightcrew alerting must be limited
                                                    message consolidation. The new
                                                                                                            alerts are provided.                                   and must not adversely affect flightcrew
                                                    technologies associated with integrated
                                                                                                               (3) Be removed when the alerting                    alerting.
                                                    visual, aural, tactile, and alert messaging
                                                                                                            condition no longer exists.                              Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 24,
                                                    are more effective in alerting the                         (b) Alerts must conform to the
                                                    flightcrew and aiding them in decision-                                                                        2016.
                                                                                                            following prioritization hierarchy based               Lance T. Gant
                                                    making than the discrete colored lights                 on the urgency of flightcrew awareness
                                                    for warning, caution, and advisory alerts                                                                      Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
                                                                                                            and response.                                          Certification Service.
                                                    prescribed in § 29.1322 alone.                             (1) Warning: For conditions that                    [FR Doc. 2016–13148 Filed 6–2–16; 8:45 am]
                                                    Discussion                                              require immediate flightcrew awareness
                                                                                                                                                                   BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                            and immediate flightcrew response.
                                                       The current 14 CFR part 29 standards
                                                                                                               (2) Caution: For conditions that
                                                    do not provide adequate standards for
                                                                                                            require immediate flightcrew awareness                 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                    the advanced CAS system of the Bell
                                                                                                            and subsequent flightcrew response.
                                                    Model 525 helicopter due to the                            (3) Advisory: For conditions that
                                                    complexity of the aircraft systems and                                                                         Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                            require flightcrew awareness and may
                                                    the modes of the fly by wire primary                    require subsequent flightcrew response.
                                                    flight controls. The proposed special                                                                          14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                               (c) Warning and caution alerts must:
                                                    condition will update definitions,                         (1) Be prioritized within each                      [Docket No. FAA–2016–6672; Directorate
                                                    define a prioritization scheme, expand                  category, when necessary.                              Identifier 2016–NM–022–AD]
                                                    color requirements, and address                            (2) Provide timely attention-getting                RIN 2120–AA64
                                                    performance for flightcrew alerting to                  cues through at least two different
                                                    reflect changes in technology and                       senses by a combination of aural, visual,              Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
                                                    functionality.                                          or tactile indications.                                Company Airplanes
                                                    Applicability                                              (3) Permit each occurrence of the                   AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                                                                            attention-getting cues required by                     Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                      As discussed above, these special                     paragraph (c)(2) of these special
                                                    conditions are applicable to the BHTI                                                                          ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                                                                            conditions to be acknowledged and
                                                    Model 525 helicopter. Should BHTI                       suppressed, unless they are required to                (NPRM).
                                                    apply at a later date for a change to the               be continuous.
                                                    type certificate to include another                                                                            SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new
                                                                                                               (d) The alert function must be                      airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                    model incorporating the same novel or                   designed to minimize the effects of false
                                                    unusual design feature, the special                                                                            The Boeing Company Model 787–8
                                                                                                            and nuisance alerts. In particular, it                 airplanes. This proposed AD was
                                                    conditions would apply to that model as                 must be designed to:
                                                    well.                                                                                                          prompted by a report that the grounding
                                                                                                               (1) Prevent the presentation of an alert            jumper between the environmental
                                                    Conclusion                                              that is inappropriate or unnecessary.                  control system (ECS) bracket and the
                                                                                                               (2) Provide a means to suppress an                  current return network (CRN) strap near
                                                      This action affects only certain novel                attention-getting component of an alert
                                                    or unusual design features on one model                                                                        passenger 1 left and 1 right entry doors
                                                                                                            caused by a failure of the alerting                    was not bonded correctly during
                                                    of helicopter. It is not a rule of general              function that interferes with the
                                                    applicability.                                                                                                 manufacturing. This proposed AD
                                                                                                            flightcrew’s ability to safely operate the             would require changing the
                                                    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 29                      helicopter. This means must not be                     configuration of the grounding jumpers
                                                                                                            readily available to the flightcrew so                 connecting the ECS brackets and CRN
                                                      Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting                  that it could be operated inadvertently
                                                    and recordkeeping requirements.                                                                                straps; measuring the bond resistance;
                                                                                                            or by habitual reflexive action. When an               and related investigative and corrective
                                                      The authority citation for these                      alert is suppressed, there must be a clear
                                                    special conditions is as follows:                                                                              actions if necessary. We are proposing
                                                                                                            and unmistakable annunciation to the                   this AD to prevent an incorrectly
                                                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701,            flightcrew that the alert has been                     bonded jumper between the ECS bracket
                                                    44702, 44704.                                           suppressed.                                            and the CRN strap, which does not
                                                                                                               (e) Visual alert indications must:                  provide proper grounding to the door
                                                    The Proposed Special Conditions
                                                                                                               (1) Conform to the following color                  frames at door 1 left and 1 right. If a
                                                      Accordingly, the Federal Aviation                     convention:                                            fault occurs, an electrical shock hazard
                                                    Administration (FAA) proposes the                          (i) Red for warning alert indications.              can exist to passengers and flight crew
                                                    following special conditions as part of                    (ii) Amber or yellow for caution alert
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                                                                                                                                                                   and could result in personal or fatal
                                                    the type certification basis for Bell                   indications.
                                                                                                                                                                   injury.
                                                    Helicopter Textron, Inc., Model 525                        (iii) Any color except red, amber,
                                                    helicopters.                                            yellow, or green for advisory alert                    DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                                                                            indications.                                           this proposed AD by July 18, 2016.
                                                    Flightcrew Alerting                                        (2) Use visual coding techniques,                   ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                                      (a) Flightcrew alerts must:                           together with other alerting function                  using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                      (1) Provide the flightcrew with the                   elements in the cockpit, to distinguish                11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                    information needed to:                                  between warning, caution, and advisory                 methods:


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                                                      • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                             130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification               dated July 17, 2014. The service
                                                    http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                            Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                     information describes procedures for
                                                    instructions for submitting comments.                             Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–                      changing the configuration of the
                                                      • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                            917–6492; fax: 425–917–6590; email:                     grounding jumpers connecting the ECS
                                                      • Mail: U.S. Department of                                      brendan.shanley@faa.gov.                                brackets and CRN straps; measuring the
                                                    Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              bond resistance; and related
                                                    30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                                                                                      investigative and corrective actions if
                                                    W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                              Comments Invited                                        necessary. This service information is
                                                    Washington, DC 20590.                                               We invite you to send any written                     reasonably available because the
                                                      • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                                relevant data, views, or arguments about                interested parties have access to it
                                                    address above between 9 a.m. and 5                                this proposal. Send your comments to                    through their normal course of business
                                                    p.m., Monday through Friday, except                               an address listed under the ADDRESSES                   or by the means identified in the
                                                    Federal holidays.                                                 section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–                      ADDRESSES section.
                                                      For service information identified in                           2016–6672; Directorate Identifier 2016–
                                                                                                                      NM–022–AD’’ at the beginning of your                    FAA’s Determination
                                                    this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
                                                    Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services                             comments. We specifically invite                          We are proposing this AD because we
                                                    Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,                              comments on the overall regulatory,                     evaluated all the relevant information
                                                    Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone                                 economic, environmental, and energy                     and determined the unsafe condition
                                                    206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–                               aspects of this proposed AD. We will                    described previously is likely to exist or
                                                    766–5680; Internet https://                                       consider all comments received by the                   develop in other products of the same
                                                    www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view                               closing date and may amend this                         type design.
                                                    this referenced service information at                            proposed AD because of those
                                                    the FAA, Transport Airplane                                       comments.                                               Proposed AD Requirements
                                                    Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                                  We will post all comments we
                                                                                                                      receive, without change, to http://                        This proposed AD would require
                                                    Renton, WA. For information on the                                                                                        accomplishing the actions specified in
                                                    availability of this material at the FAA,                         www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                                                                                      personal information you provide. We                    the service information described
                                                    call 425–227–1221. It is also available                                                                                   previously. For information on the
                                                    on the internet at http://                                        will also post a report summarizing each
                                                                                                                      substantive verbal contact we receive                   procedures, see this service information
                                                    www.regulations.gov by searching for                                                                                      at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                                    and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                                 about this proposed AD.
                                                                                                                                                                              searching for and locating Docket No.
                                                    6672.                                                             Discussion                                              FAA–2016–6672.
                                                    Examining the AD Docket                                             We have received a report that the                       The phrase ‘‘related investigative
                                                                                                                      grounding jumper between the ECS                        actions’’ is used in this proposed AD.
                                                       You may examine the AD docket on
                                                                                                                      bracket and the CRN strap near                          Related investigative actions are follow-
                                                    the Internet at http://
                                                                                                                      passenger1 left and 1 right entry doors                 on actions that (1) are related to the
                                                    www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                                      was not bonded correctly during                         primary action, and (2) further
                                                    and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                                                                                      manufacturing. Engineering                              investigate the nature of any condition
                                                    6672; or in person at the Docket                                  documentation did not include applying
                                                    Management Facility between 9 a.m.                                                                                        found. Related investigative actions in
                                                                                                                      an electrical bond between the ECS                      an AD could include, for example,
                                                    and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                                bracket and CRN strap. The existing
                                                    except Federal holidays. The AD docket                                                                                    inspections.
                                                                                                                      bond configuration does not ground the
                                                    contains this proposed AD, the                                    door frame structure in the event of an                    The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is
                                                    regulatory evaluation, any comments                               electrical equipment fault. This                        used in this proposed AD. Corrective
                                                    received, and other information. The                              condition, if not corrected, could result               actions correct or address any condition
                                                    street address for the Docket Office                              in an electrical shock hazard to                        found. Corrective actions in an AD
                                                    (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the                                   passengers and flight crew and could                    could include, for example, repairs.
                                                    ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
                                                                                                                      result in personal or fatal injury.                     Costs of Compliance
                                                    available in the AD docket shortly after
                                                    receipt.                                                          Related Service Information Under 1                        We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                                  CFR Part 51                                             affects 6 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
                                                    Brendan Shanley, Aerospace Engineer,                                We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin                   estimate the following costs to comply
                                                    Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–                                B787–81205–SB530025–00, Issue 001,                      with this proposed AD:

                                                                                                                                     ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                               Cost per       Cost on
                                                                     Action                                                     Labor cost                                    Parts cost       product     U.S. operators

                                                    Installation ...............................   6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 .....................................     $100            $610          $3,660
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                                                      We have received no definitive data                             reducing the cost impact on affected                    Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                    that would enable us to provide cost                              individuals. We do not control warranty
                                                                                                                                                                                Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                    estimates for the on-condition actions                            coverage for affected individuals. As a
                                                                                                                                                                              specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                    specified in this proposed AD.                                    result, we have included all costs in our
                                                                                                                                                                              rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                      According to the manufacturer, some                             cost estimate.                                          section 106, describes the authority of
                                                    of the costs of this proposed AD may be                                                                                   the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
                                                    covered under warranty, thereby                                                                                           Aviation Programs, describes in more


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                                                    detail the scope of the Agency’s                        (a) Comments Due Date                                  Commercial Airplanes Organization
                                                    authority.                                                We must receive comments by July 18,                 Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
                                                       We are issuing this rulemaking under                 2016.                                                  been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
                                                    the authority described in Subtitle VII,                                                                       ACO, to make those findings. To be
                                                                                                            (b) Affected ADs                                       approved, the repair method, modification
                                                    Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                                                                              None.                                                deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
                                                    ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                                                                           the certification basis of the airplane, and the
                                                    section, Congress charges the FAA with                  (c) Applicability                                      approval must specifically refer to this AD.
                                                    promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                 This AD applies to The Boeing Company
                                                    air commerce by prescribing regulations                                                                        (i) Related Information
                                                                                                            Model 787–8 airplanes, certificated in any
                                                    for practices, methods, and procedures                  category, as identified in Boeing Service                 (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                    the Administrator finds necessary for                   Bulletin B787–81205–SB530025–00, Issue                 contact Brendan Shanley, Aerospace
                                                    safety in air commerce. This regulation                 001, dated July 17, 2014.                              Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch,
                                                    is within the scope of that authority                                                                          ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
                                                                                                            (d) Subject                                            Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue
                                                    because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                                                                              Air Transport Association (ATA) of                   SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
                                                    that is likely to exist or develop on                   America Code 53; Fuselage.                             917–6492; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
                                                    products identified in this rulemaking                                                                         brendan.shanley@faa.gov.
                                                    action.                                                 (e) Unsafe Condition
                                                                                                                                                                      (2) For service information identified in
                                                                                                               This AD was prompted by a report that the           this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
                                                    Regulatory Findings                                     grounding jumper between the                           Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
                                                      We determined that this proposed AD                   environmental control system (ECS) bracket             Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
                                                    would not have federalism implications                  and the current return network (CRN) strap             Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
                                                    under Executive Order 13132. This                       near passenger 1 left and 1 right entry doors          544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
                                                    proposed AD would not have a                            was not bonded correctly during                        Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
                                                                                                            manufacturing. We are issuing this AD to               may view this referenced service information
                                                    substantial direct effect on the States, on             prevent an incorrectly bonded jumper
                                                    the relationship between the national                                                                          at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                                                                                            between the ECS bracket and the CRN strap,             1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                                    Government and the States, or on the                    which does not provide proper grounding to             information on the availability of this
                                                    distribution of power and                               the door frames at door 1 left and 1 right. If         material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                    responsibilities among the various                      a fault occurs, an electrical shock hazard can
                                                    levels of government.                                   exist to passengers and flight crew and could            Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 20,
                                                      For the reasons discussed above, I                    result in personal or fatal injury.                    2016.
                                                    certify this proposed regulation:                                                                              Victor Wicklund,
                                                                                                            (f) Compliance
                                                      (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                                                                        Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                                                                                               Comply with this AD within the                      Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                    action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                   compliance times specified, unless already
                                                      (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               done.                                                  [FR Doc. 2016–12849 Filed 6–2–16; 8:45 am]
                                                    the DOT Regulatory Policies and                                                                                BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                    Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                   (g) Grounding Jumper Revision
                                                    1979),                                                     Within 12 months after the effective date
                                                      (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               of this AD: Change the configuration of the            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                    in Alaska, and                                          grounding jumpers connecting the ECS
                                                      (4) Will not have a significant                       brackets and CRN straps, including                     Federal Aviation Administration
                                                    economic impact, positive or negative,                  measuring the bond resistance and doing all
                                                                                                            applicable related investigative and                   14 CFR Part 39
                                                    on a substantial number of small entities
                                                                                                            corrective actions, in accordance with the
                                                    under the criteria of the Regulatory                    Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing                  [Docket No. FAA–2016–6673; Directorate
                                                    Flexibility Act.                                        Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB530025–00,               Identifier 2015–NM–092–AD]
                                                    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      Issue 001, dated July 17, 2014. Do all
                                                                                                            applicable related investigative and                   RIN 2120–AA64
                                                      Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                corrective actions before further flight.
                                                    safety, Incorporation by reference,                                                                            Airworthiness Directives; Ameri-King
                                                                                                            (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance                  Corporation Emergency Locator
                                                    Safety.                                                 (AMOCs)                                                Transmitters
                                                    The Proposed Amendment                                     (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
                                                      Accordingly, under the authority                      Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the               AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                    delegated to me by the Administrator,                   authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if             Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                            requested using the procedures found in 14             ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                    the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
                                                    39 as follows:                                                                                                 (NPRM).
                                                                                                            send your request to your principal inspector
                                                                                                            or local Flight Standards District Office, as          SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new
                                                    PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                    DIRECTIVES                                              to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
                                                                                                                                                                   airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                                                                            attention of the person identified in                  Ameri-King Corporation emergency
                                                    ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may           locator transmitters (ELTs) as installed
                                                    continues to read as follows:                           be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-                 on various aircraft. This proposed AD
                                                                                                            Requests@faa.gov.                                      was prompted by multiple reports of
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                                                        Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                                                                               (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                 ELT failure. This proposed AD was also
                                                    § 39.13   [Amended]                                     notify your appropriate principal inspector,           prompted by a report of noncompliance
                                                    ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   or lacking a principal inspector, the manager          to quality standards and manufacturer
                                                                                                            of the local flight standards district office/
                                                    the following new airworthiness                                                                                processes related to Ameri-King
                                                                                                            certificate holding district office.
                                                    directive (AD):                                            (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable             Corporation ELTs. Failure to adhere to
                                                    The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–                     level of safety may be used for any repair,            these standards and processes could
                                                        2016–6672; Directorate Identifier 2016–             modification, or alteration required by this           result in ELTs that do not function. This
                                                        NM–022–AD.                                          AD if it is approved by the Boeing                     proposed AD would require repetitive


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 18, 2016.
ContactBrendan Shanley, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6492; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 35655 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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