81 FR 61999 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 174 (September 8, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 174 (September 8, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 174 (Thursday, September 8, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 61999-62001] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-21152] [[Page 61999]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-8135; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-106-AD; Amendment 39-18636; AD 2016-18-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of uncommanded escape slide inflation. This AD requires modifying the escape slide regulator valves of the forward-entry door, forward-service door, aft-entry door, and aft-service door, and as applicable, modifying the escape slide regulator valves of the mid-entry door and mid-service door. We are issuing this AD to prevent out-of-tolerance trigger mechanism components (sector and sear) in the escape slide regulator valves, which can produce insufficient trigger engagement and reduced pull force values, possibly leading to uncommanded deployment of the slide during normal airplane maintenance or operation. This condition could result in injury to passengers and crew, damage to equipment, and the slide becoming unusable in an emergency evacuation. DATES: This AD is effective October 13, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 13, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone: 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax: 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 8135. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 8135; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6414; fax: 425-917- 6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 4, 2016 (81 FR 24) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by multiple reports of uncommanded escape slide inflation. The NPRM proposed to require modifying the escape slide regulator valves of the forward-entry door, forward-service door, aft- entry door, and aft-service door, and as applicable, modifying the escape slide regulator valves of the mid-entry door and mid-service door. We are issuing this AD to prevent out-of-tolerance trigger mechanism components (sector and sear) in the escape slide regulator valves, which can produce insufficient trigger engagement and reduced pull force values, possibly leading to uncommanded deployment of the slide during normal airplane maintenance or operation. This condition could result in injury to passengers and crew, damage to equipment, and the slide becoming unusable in an emergency evacuation. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Air Astana, Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA), and United Airlines supported the NPRM. Request To Clarify Reference to the Escape Slide Regulator Valve American Airlines (AAL) and Boeing requested that we clarify that the NPRM is applicable to the regulator valve associated with the escape slide assembly and not the slide door. The commenters pointed out that without clarification, the regulator valve could be misconstrued to be associated with the door system pressure cylinder assembly or the emergency power assist system (EPAS). We agree to clarify the references to the escape slide regulator valve. We have revised the preamble in this final rule and paragraphs (e) and (g) of this AD to refer to the escape slide regulator valve. Request To Revise Paragraph (g) of the Proposed AD Air New Zealand (ANZ) requested that we revise paragraph (g) of the proposed AD or add an additional paragraph to clarify that operators are required only to modify escape slide regulator valves that have not been previously modified as specified in UTC Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin 130104-25-432 or 4A3939-25-434. ANZ stated that paragraph (g) of the proposed AD would require all escape slide regulator valves on affected airplanes to be removed and modified as specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0548, Revision 1, dated April 23, 2015. ANZ also pointed out that if before or during the accomplishment of the actions specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0548, Revision 1, dated April 23, 2015, a determination could be made (by reviewing records or checking the part markings on the girt bar) that some of the escape slide regulator valves are already modified, as specified in UTC Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin 130104-25-432; or Service Bulletin 4A3939-25-434, then no additional work should be required on the modified escape slide regulator valves. We agree that escape slide regulator valves that have already been modified do not need to be removed and modified again. Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25-0548, dated November 5, 2014, included in paragraph (h) of this AD, references UTC Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin 130104- 25-432; and Service Bulletin 4A3939-25-434 for the modification. As allowed by the phrase, ``unless already done,'' in paragraph (f) of this AD, if the requirements of this [[Page 62000]] AD have already been accomplished, this AD does not require that those actions be repeated. Therefore, paragraph (g) this AD has not been changed in this regard. Request To Reduce the Proposed Compliance Time ALPA indicated its full support for the intent of the NPRM, but requested that we reduce the proposed 42-month compliance time for the modification of the escape slide regulator valves. ALPA pointed out that the risk of an uncommanded deployment is high and believes that the compliance time should be reduced in the interest of safety. ALPA provided no specific new compliance time. We disagree with the request to reduce the 42-month compliance time. In developing an appropriate compliance time, we considered the safety implications, parts availability, and normal maintenance schedules for timely accomplishment of modification of the escape slide regulator valves. Further, we arrived at the proposed compliance time with operator and manufacturer concurrence. Additionally, ALPA did not provide any additional data to support a shorter compliance time. In consideration of all of these factors, we determined that the compliance time, as proposed, represents an appropriate interval in which the escape slide regulator valves can be modified in a timely manner within the fleet, while still maintaining an adequate level of safety. Most ADs, including this one, permit operators to accomplish the requirements of an AD at a time earlier than the specified compliance time; therefore, an operator may choose to modify the escape slide regulator valves before the 42-month compliance time. If additional data are presented that would justify a shorter compliance time, we may consider further rulemaking on this issue. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Revise References in Certain Service Information AAL requested that we revise references included in UTC Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin 130104-25-432, dated August 11, 2014. AAL stated that UTC Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin 130104-25-432, dated August 11, 2014, contains internal references to the UTC Aerospace Systems Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) that are incorrect and reference an old revision of the UTC Aerospace Systems CMM with different paragraph references. We agree that the references included in UTC Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin 130104-25-432, dated August 11, 2014, are incorrect. Since the specific references included in UTC Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin 130104-25-432, dated August 11, 2014, are not required for compliance with this AD, we have not changed the AD in this regard; however, we have identified this discrepancy to Boeing and UTC Aerospace Systems. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that the installation of winglets per STC ST01920SE does not affect the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions. We agree with the commenter that STC ST01920SE does not affect the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions. Therefore, the installation of STC ST01920SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0548, Revision 1, dated April 23, 2015. The service information describes procedures for modifying the escape slide regulator valves of the forward-entry door, forward-service door, aft-entry door, aft-service door, mid-entry door, and mid-service door. The modification includes replacing the existing trigger mechanism sector and sear of the escape slide regulator valve with new trigger mechanism sector and sear. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 302 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of trigger mechanism 15 work-hours x $85 per $2,236 $3,511 $1,060,322 components--forward and aft-entry/ hour = $1,275. service doors. Replacement of trigger mechanism 8 work-hours x $85 per 1,118 1,798 542,996 components--mid[dash]entry/ hour = $680. mid[dash]service doors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This R u l e m a k i n g 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. [[Page 62001]] Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-18-06 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18636; Docket No. FAA- 2015-8135; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-106-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 13, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and - 400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0548, Revision 1, dated April 23, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ furnishings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by multiple reports of uncommanded escape slide inflation. We are issuing this AD to prevent out-of-tolerance trigger mechanism components (sector and sear) in the escape slide regulator valves, which can produce insufficient trigger engagement and reduced pull force values, possibly leading to uncommanded deployment of the slide during normal airplane maintenance or operation. This condition could result in injury to passengers and crew, damage to equipment, and the slide becoming unusable in an emergency evacuation. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement of the Trigger Mechanism Sector and Sear Within 42 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the escape slide regulator valves of the forward-entry door, forward- service door, aft-entry door, and aft-service door, and as applicable, modify the escape slide regulator valves of the mid- entry door and mid-service door, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0548, Revision 1, dated April 23, 2015. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the modification required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if the modification was performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0548, dated November 5, 2014. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(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 (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6414; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0548, Revision 1, dated April 23, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone: 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax: 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 24, 2016. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket Air Line Pilots Association International
You may examine the AD docket on (ALPA), and United Airlines supported
Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http:// the NPRM.
www.regulations.gov by searching for Request To Clarify Reference to the
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Escape Slide Regulator Valve
8135; or in person at the Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8135; Directorate American Airlines (AAL) and Boeing
Identifier 2015–NM–106–AD; Amendment Management Facility between 9 a.m.
requested that we clarify that the NPRM
39–18636; AD 2016–18–06] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
is applicable to the regulator valve
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
associated with the escape slide
RIN 2120–AA64 contains this AD, the regulatory
assembly and not the slide door. The
evaluation, any comments received, and
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing commenters pointed out that without
other information. The address for the
Company Airplanes clarification, the regulator valve could
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
be misconstrued to be associated with
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the door system pressure cylinder
Department of Transportation, Docket
Administration (FAA), DOT. assembly or the emergency power assist
Operations, M–30, West Building
ACTION: Final rule. system (EPAS).
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 We agree to clarify the references to
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, the escape slide regulator valve. We
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain DC 20590. have revised the preamble in this final
The Boeing Company Model 767–200, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: rule and paragraphs (e) and (g) of this
–300, and –400ER series airplanes. This Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer, AD to refer to the escape slide regulator
AD was prompted by multiple reports of Cabin Safety and Environmental valve.
uncommanded escape slide inflation. Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Request To Revise Paragraph (g) of the
This AD requires modifying the escape Proposed AD
slide regulator valves of the forward- 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6414; fax:
entry door, forward-service door, aft- 425–917–6590; email: Caspar.Wang@ Air New Zealand (ANZ) requested
entry door, and aft-service door, and as faa.gov. that we revise paragraph (g) of the
applicable, modifying the escape slide SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: proposed AD or add an additional
regulator valves of the mid-entry door paragraph to clarify that operators are
Discussion required only to modify escape slide
and mid-service door. We are issuing
this AD to prevent out-of-tolerance We issued a notice of proposed regulator valves that have not been
trigger mechanism components (sector rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR previously modified as specified in UTC
and sear) in the escape slide regulator part 39 by adding an AD that would Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin
valves, which can produce insufficient apply to certain The Boeing Company 130104–25–432 or 4A3939–25–434.
trigger engagement and reduced pull Model 767–200, –300, and –400ER ANZ stated that paragraph (g) of the
force values, possibly leading to series airplanes. The NPRM published proposed AD would require all escape
uncommanded deployment of the slide in the Federal Register on January 4, slide regulator valves on affected
during normal airplane maintenance or 2016 (81 FR 24) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The airplanes to be removed and modified as
operation. This condition could result NPRM was prompted by multiple specified in Boeing Special Attention
in injury to passengers and crew, reports of uncommanded escape slide Service Bulletin 767–25–0548, Revision
damage to equipment, and the slide inflation. The NPRM proposed to 1, dated April 23, 2015. ANZ also
becoming unusable in an emergency require modifying the escape slide pointed out that if before or during the
evacuation. regulator valves of the forward-entry accomplishment of the actions specified
door, forward-service door, aft-entry in Boeing Special Attention Service
DATES: This AD is effective October 13, door, and aft-service door, and as Bulletin 767–25–0548, Revision 1, dated
2016. applicable, modifying the escape slide April 23, 2015, a determination could be
The Director of the Federal Register regulator valves of the mid-entry door made (by reviewing records or checking
approved the incorporation by reference and mid-service door. We are issuing the part markings on the girt bar) that
of a certain publication listed in this AD this AD to prevent out-of-tolerance some of the escape slide regulator valves
as of October 13, 2016. trigger mechanism components (sector are already modified, as specified in
ADDRESSES: For service information and sear) in the escape slide regulator UTC Aerospace Systems Service
identified in this final rule, contact valves, which can produce insufficient Bulletin 130104–25–432; or Service
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, trigger engagement and reduced pull Bulletin 4A3939–25–434, then no
Attention: Data & Services Management, force values, possibly leading to additional work should be required on
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA uncommanded deployment of the slide the modified escape slide regulator
98124–2207; telephone: 206–544–5000, during normal airplane maintenance or valves.
extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680; Internet operation. This condition could result We agree that escape slide regulator
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You in injury to passengers and crew, valves that have already been modified
may view this referenced service damage to equipment, and the slide do not need to be removed and modified
information at the FAA, Transport becoming unusable in an emergency again. Boeing Service Bulletin 767–25–
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue evacuation. 0548, dated November 5, 2014, included
SW., Renton, WA. For information on in paragraph (h) of this AD, references
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the availability of this material at the Comments UTC Aerospace Systems Service
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also We gave the public the opportunity to Bulletin 130104–25–432; and Service
available on the Internet at http:// participate in developing this AD. The Bulletin 4A3939–25–434 for the
www.regulations.gov by searching for following presents the comments modification. As allowed by the phrase,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– received on the NPRM and the FAA’s ‘‘unless already done,’’ in paragraph (f)
8135. response to each comment. Air Astana, of this AD, if the requirements of this
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Regulatory Findings (e) Unsafe Condition (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
This AD was prompted by multiple reports substeps under an RC step and any figures
This AD will not have federalism of uncommanded escape slide inflation. We identified in an RC step, must be done to
implications under Executive Order are issuing this AD to prevent out-of- comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
13132. This AD will not have a tolerance trigger mechanism components for any deviations to RC steps, including
substantial direct effect on the States, on (sector and sear) in the escape slide regulator substeps and identified figures.
the relationship between the national valves, which can produce insufficient (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
government and the States, or on the trigger engagement and reduced pull force deviated from using accepted methods in
distribution of power and values, possibly leading to uncommanded
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
responsibilities among the various deployment of the slide during normal
airplane maintenance or operation. This or inspection program without obtaining
levels of government. approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
condition could result in injury to passengers
For the reasons discussed above, I and crew, damage to equipment, and the including substeps and identified figures, can
certify that this AD: slide becoming unusable in an emergency still be done as specified, and the airplane
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory evacuation. can be put back in an airworthy condition.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (f) Compliance (j) Related Information
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Comply with this AD within the (1) For more information about this AD,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures compliance times specified, unless already contact Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), done. Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (g) Replacement of the Trigger Mechanism Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
in Alaska, and Sector and Sear SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
(4) Will not have a significant Within 42 months after the effective date 917–6414; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
economic impact, positive or negative, of this AD, modify the escape slide regulator Caspar.Wang@faa.gov.
on a substantial number of small entities valves of the forward-entry door, forward- (2) Service information identified in this
under the criteria of the Regulatory service door, aft-entry door, and aft-service AD that is not incorporated by reference is
Flexibility Act. door, and as applicable, modify the escape available at the addresses specified in
slide regulator valves of the mid-entry door paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 and mid-service door, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25– (1) The Director of the Federal Register
safety, Incorporation by reference,
0548, Revision 1, dated April 23, 2015. approved the incorporation by reference
Safety.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions (IBR) of the service information listed in this
Adoption of the Amendment paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
This paragraph provides credit for the
Accordingly, under the authority modification required by paragraph (g) of this part 51.
delegated to me by the Administrator, AD, if the modification was performed before (2) You must use this service information
the effective date of this AD using Boeing as applicable to do the actions required by
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25– this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
follows:
0548, dated November 5, 2014. (i) Boeing Special Attention Service
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Bulletin 767–25–0548, Revision 1, dated
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
DIRECTIVES (AMOCs) April 23, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (3) For Boeing service information
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
continues to read as follows: authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if identified in this AD, contact Boeing
requested using the procedures found in 14 Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data &
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
§ 39.13 [Amended] send your request to your principal inspector 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone:
or local Flight Standards District Office, as 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding appropriate. If sending information directly 5680; Internet https://
the following new airworthiness to the manager of the ACO, send it to the www.myboeingfleet.com.
directive (AD): attention of the person identified in (4) You may view this service information
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
2016–18–06 The Boeing Company:
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
Amendment 39–18636; Docket No.
Requests@faa.gov.
FAA–2015–8135; Directorate Identifier 3356. For information on the availability of
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
2015–NM–106–AD. this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(a) Effective Date or lacking a principal inspector, the manager (5) You may view this service information
of the local flight standards district office/ that is incorporated by reference at the
This AD is effective October 13, 2016.
certificate holding district office. National Archives and Records
(b) Affected ADs (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Administration (NARA). For information on
None. level of safety may be used for any repair the availability of this material at NARA, call
required by this AD if it is approved by the 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(c) Applicability Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Designation Authorization (ODA) that has locations.html.
Model 767–200, –300, and –400ER series been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
airplanes, certificated in any category, as ACO, to make those findings. For a repair Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
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identified in Boeing Special Attention method to be approved, the repair must meet 24, 2016.
Service Bulletin 767–25–0548, Revision 1, the certification basis of the airplane, and the John P. Piccola, Jr.,
dated April 23, 2015. approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(4) For service information that contains
(d) Subject Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
steps that are labeled as Required for
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Compliance (RC), the provisions of [FR Doc. 2016–21152 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am]
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective October 13, 2016. | |
| Contact | Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6414; fax: 425-917- 6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 61999 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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