81 FR 45070 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 133 (July 12, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 133 (July 12, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-16323 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 133 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 45070-45072] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-16323] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 133 / Tuesday, July 12, 2016 / Proposed Rules [[Page 45070]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-7419; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-189-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that some inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators may have been assembled with an incorrect no-back brake rotor-stator stack sequence during manufacturing. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the inboard and outboard flap trailing edge rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator. For discrepant rotary actuators, this proposed AD would require replacing the rotary actuator, or determining the flight cycles on the rotary actuator and doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and replace rotary actuators having incorrect assembly, which could cause accelerated unit wear that will eventually reduce braking performance. This degradation could lead to loss of no- back brake function and reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 26, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: 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-2016-7419. 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- 7419; 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: Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6659; 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-2016-7419; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-189-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 received a report that some inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators may have been assembled with an incorrect no-back brake rotor-stator stack sequence during manufacturing. This condition, if not corrected, could result in accelerated unit wear that will eventually reduce braking performance. This degradation could lead to loss of no-back brake function and reduced controllability of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015. The service information describes procedures for an inspection of the inboard and outboard flap rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, and procedures for replacing the rotary actuator, or determining the flight cycles on the rotary actuator and applicable 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. 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 [[Page 45071]] previously. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-7419. ``Related investigative actions'' are follow-on actions that (1) are related to the primary action, and (2) are actions that further investigate the nature of any condition found. Related investigative actions in an AD could include, for example, inspections. ``Corrective actions'' are actions that 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 5 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection.......................... 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $425 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this replacement: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check to determine flight cycles on the rotary 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 $0 $85 actuator. Functional test............................... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = 0 170 $170. Replacement................................... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = 0 170 $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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-2016-7419; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-189-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 26, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Control Systems. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report that some inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators may have been assembled with an incorrect no-back brake rotor-stator stack sequence during manufacturing. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace rotary actuators having incorrect assembly, which could cause accelerated unit wear that will eventually reduce braking performance. This degradation could lead to loss of no-back brake function and reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Other Actions Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do an inspection of the inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, in accordance with the Accomplishment [[Page 45072]] Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032- 00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015. If any discrepant rotary actuator is found, within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015. (1) Replace the discrepant rotary actuator. (2) Check the maintenance records to determine the flight cycles of each discrepant rotary actuator and, within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. (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 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. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (i) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6659; 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 June 28, 2016. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-16323 Filed 7-11-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER • Mail: U.S. Department of NM–189–AD’’ at the beginning of your
contains notices to the public of the proposed Transportation, Docket Operations, comments. We specifically invite
issuance of rules and regulations. The M–30, West Building Ground Floor, comments on the overall regulatory,
purpose of these notices is to give interested Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey economic, environmental, and energy
persons an opportunity to participate in the Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail consider all comments received by the
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 closing date and may amend this
p.m., Monday through Friday, except proposed AD because of those
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal holidays. comments.
For service information identified in We will post all comments we
Federal Aviation Administration this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial receive, without change, to http://
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services www.regulations.gov, including any
14 CFR Part 39 Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, personal information you provide. We
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone will also post a report summarizing each
[Docket No. FAA–2016–7419; Directorate substantive verbal contact we receive
Identifier 2015–NM–189–AD]
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–
766–5680; Internet https:// about this proposed AD.
RIN 2120–AA64 www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view Discussion
this referenced service information at
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing the FAA, Transport Airplane We received a report that some
Company Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., inboard and outboard trailing edge flap
Renton, WA. For information on the rotary actuators may have been
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
availability of this material at the FAA, assembled with an incorrect no-back
Administration (FAA), DOT.
call 425–227–1221. It is also available brake rotor-stator stack sequence during
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
on the Internet at http:// manufacturing. This condition, if not
(NPRM). corrected, could result in accelerated
www.regulations.gov by searching for
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– unit wear that will eventually reduce
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 7419. braking performance. This degradation
The Boeing Company Model 787–8 and could lead to loss of no-back brake
Examining the AD Docket function and reduced controllability of
787–9 airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a report that some inboard You may examine the AD docket on the airplane.
and outboard trailing edge flap rotary the Internet at http:// Related Service Information Under 1
actuators may have been assembled www.regulations.gov by searching for CFR Part 51
with an incorrect no-back brake rotor- and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
7419; or in person at the Docket We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
stator stack sequence during
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Bulletin B787–81205–SB270032–00,
manufacturing. This proposed AD
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015. The
would require an inspection of the
except Federal holidays. The AD docket service information describes
inboard and outboard flap trailing edge
contains this proposed AD, the procedures for an inspection of the
rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary
regulatory evaluation, any comments inboard and outboard flap rotary
actuator. For discrepant rotary actuators,
received, and other information. The actuator for any discrepant rotary
this proposed AD would require
street address for the Docket Office actuator, and procedures for replacing
replacing the rotary actuator, or
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the the rotary actuator, or determining the
determining the flight cycles on the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
flight cycles on the rotary actuator and
rotary actuator and doing related
available in the AD docket shortly after applicable related investigative and
investigative and corrective actions if
receipt. corrective actions. This service
necessary. We are proposing this AD to
information is reasonably available
detect and replace rotary actuators FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fnu
because the interested parties have
having incorrect assembly, which could Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems access to it through their normal course
cause accelerated unit wear that will and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, of business or by the means identified
eventually reduce braking performance. FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification in the ADDRESSES section.
This degradation could lead to loss of Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
no-back brake function and reduced Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425– FAA’s Determination
controllability of the airplane. 917–6659; fax: 425–917–6590; email: We are proposing this AD because we
DATES: We must receive comments on fnu.winarto@faa.gov. evaluated all the relevant information
this proposed AD by August 26, 2016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and determined the unsafe condition
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ADDRESSES: You may send comments, described previously is likely to exist or
Comments Invited
using the procedures found in 14 CFR develop in other products of the same
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We invite you to send any written type design.
methods: relevant data, views, or arguments about
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to this proposal. Send your comments to Proposed AD Requirements
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the an address listed under the ADDRESSES This proposed AD would require
instructions for submitting comments. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– accomplishing the actions specified in
• Fax: 202–493–2251. 2016–7419; Directorate Identifier 2015– the service information described
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previously. For information on the the primary action, and (2) are actions Corrective actions in an AD could
procedures and compliance times, see that further investigate the nature of any include, for example, repairs.
this service information at http:// condition found. Related investigative Costs of Compliance
www.regulations.gov by searching for actions in an AD could include, for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– example, inspections. We estimate that this proposed AD
7419. affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry.
‘‘Corrective actions’’ are actions that
‘‘Related investigative actions’’ are We estimate the following costs to
correct or address any condition found.
follow-on actions that (1) are related to comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ........................................................ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $425
We estimate the following costs to do of the proposed inspection. We have no aircraft that might need this
any necessary on-condition actions that way of determining the number of replacement:
would be required based on the results
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Check to determine flight cycles on the rotary actuator ................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .......... $0 $85
Functional test ................................................................................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ...... 0 170
Replacement ...................................................................................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ...... 0 170
Authority for This Rulemaking (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (a) Comments Due Date
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, We must receive comments by August 26,
Title 49 of the United States Code 2016.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (b) Affected ADs
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
section 106, describes the authority of None.
1979),
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: (c) Applicability
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
Aviation Programs, describes in more
in Alaska, and This AD applies to The Boeing Company
detail the scope of the Agency’s Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes,
authority. (4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, certificated in any category, as identified in
We are issuing this rulemaking under on a substantial number of small entities Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
the authority described in Subtitle VII, under the criteria of the Regulatory
SB270032–00, Issue 001, dated November 3,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2015.
Flexibility Act.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (d) Subject
section, Congress charges the FAA with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation America Code 27, Flight Control Systems.
air commerce by prescribing regulations safety, Incorporation by reference,
for practices, methods, and procedures (e) Unsafe Condition
Safety.
the Administrator finds necessary for This AD was prompted by a report that
safety in air commerce. This regulation The Proposed Amendment some inboard and outboard trailing edge flap
is within the scope of that authority rotary actuators may have been assembled
Accordingly, under the authority with an incorrect no-back brake rotor-stator
because it addresses an unsafe condition delegated to me by the Administrator, stack sequence during manufacturing. We are
that is likely to exist or develop on the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part issuing this AD to detect and replace rotary
products identified in this rulemaking 39 as follows: actuators having incorrect assembly, which
action. could cause accelerated unit wear that will
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS eventually reduce braking performance. This
Regulatory Findings degradation could lead to loss of no-back
DIRECTIVES
We determined that this proposed AD brake function and reduced controllability of
would not have federalism implications ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the airplane.
under Executive Order 13132. This continues to read as follows: (f) Compliance
proposed AD would not have a Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Comply with this AD within the
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substantial direct effect on the States, on compliance times specified, unless already
the relationship between the national § 39.13 [Amended] done.
Government and the States, or on the ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (g) Inspection and Other Actions
distribution of power and the following new airworthiness
Within 60 months after the effective date
responsibilities among the various directive (AD): of this AD, do an inspection of the inboard
levels of government. The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– and outboard trailing edge flap rotary
For the reasons discussed above, I 2016–7419; Directorate Identifier 2015– actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, in
certify this proposed regulation: NM–189–AD. accordance with the Accomplishment
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Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services chance to comment on these proposed
B787–81205–SB270032–00, Issue 001, dated Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, changes.
November 3, 2015. If any discrepant rotary Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
DATES: We must receive comments on
actuator is found, within 60 months after the 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
effective date of this AD, do the actions Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You this SNPRM by August 26, 2016.
specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this may view this referenced service information ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
B787–81205–SB270032–00, Issue 001, dated information on the availability of this methods:
November 3, 2015.
(1) Replace the discrepant rotary actuator.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 28, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(2) Check the maintenance records to 2016.
determine the flight cycles of each discrepant instructions for submitting comments.
rotary actuator and, within 60 months after John P. Piccola, Jr., • Fax: 202–493–2251.
the effective date of this AD, do all applicable Acting Manager, Transport Airplane • Mail: U.S. Department of
related investigative and corrective actions. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance [FR Doc. 2016–16323 Filed 7–11–16; 8:45 am] 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(AMOCs) BILLING CODE 4910–13–P W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Washington, DC 20590.
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
requested using the procedures found in 14 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Federal Aviation Administration W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
send your request to your principal inspector Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
or local Flight Standards District Office, as 14 CFR Part 39 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
appropriate. If sending information directly Federal holidays.
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the [Docket No. FAA–2015–6544; Directorate
attention of the person identified in Identifier 2014–NM–198–AD] For service information identified in
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may this SNPRM, contact Saab AB, Saab
RIN 2120–AA64 Aeronautics, SE–581 88, Linköping,
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
Requests@faa.gov. Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, +46 13 18 4874; email
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as saab340.techsupport@saabgroup.com;
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Internet http://www.saabgroup.com.
of the local flight standards district office/ Airplanes You may view this referenced service
certificate holding district office.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation information at the FAA, Transport
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair Administration (FAA), DOT. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
required by this AD if it is approved by the ACTION: Supplemental notice of SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization proposed rulemaking (NPRM); the availability of this material at the
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has reopening of comment period. FAA, call 425–227–1221.
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
to make those findings. For a repair method Examining the AD Docket
SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier
to be approved, the repair must meet the proposed airworthiness directive (AD) You may examine the AD docket on
certification basis of the airplane, and the the Internet at http://
approval must specifically refer to this AD. for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics
Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB www.regulations.gov by searching for
(4) For service information that contains
steps that are labeled as Required for 340B airplanes. The NPRM proposed to and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Compliance (RC), the provisions of supersede AD 2012–24–06. AD 2012– 6544; or in person at the Docket
paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD 24–06 currently requires replacing the Management Facility between 9 a.m.
apply. stall warning computer (SWC) with a and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including new SWC that provides an artificial stall except Federal holidays. The AD docket
substeps under an RC step and any figures warning in icing conditions, and contains this proposed AD, the
identified in an RC step, must be done to regulatory evaluation, any comments
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required modifying the airplane for the
replacement of the SWC. The NPRM received, and other information. The
for any deviations to RC steps, including
substeps and identified figures. was prompted by a determination that street address for the Docket Office
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be airplanes with certain modifications (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in the
deviated from using accepted methods in were excluded from the applicability in ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
accordance with the operator’s maintenance AD 2012–24–06, and are affected by the available in the AD docket shortly after
or inspection program without obtaining identified unsafe condition; and the receipt.
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, SWC required by AD 2012–24–06 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane contained erroneous logic. This action Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
can be put back in an airworthy condition. revises the NPRM by reducing the Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
compliance time for replacing the 116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(i) Related Information SWCs. We are proposing this FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
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(1) For more information about this AD, supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–
contact Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, prevent natural stall events during 1112; fax 425–227–1149.
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, operation in icing conditions, which SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–
could result in loss of control of the
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(2) For service information identified in to operators, we are reopening the relevant data, views, or arguments about
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial comment period to allow the public the this proposed AD. Send your comments
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 26, 2016. | |
| Contact | Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6659; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 45070 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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