81_FR_63612 81 FR 63433 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

81 FR 63433 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 179 (September 15, 2016)

Page Range63433-63435
FR Document2016-22101

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 indicating that a portion of the sealant above the engine pylon between the wing skin and the vapor barrier may have been omitted. This proposed AD would require an inspection for missing sealant in the seam on the outside and inside of the engine struts, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct missing sealant above the engine pylon between the wing skin and the vapor barrier, which can create an unintended leak path for fuel, potentially draining onto the aft fairing heat shield above the engine and onto hot engine parts or brakes, which could lead to a major ground fire.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 179 (Thursday, September 15, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 179 (Thursday, September 15, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 63433-63435]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22101]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9075; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-082-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 and 787-9 airplanes. This 
proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that a portion of the 
sealant above the engine pylon between the wing skin and the vapor 
barrier may have been omitted. This proposed AD would require an 
inspection for missing sealant in the seam on the outside and inside of 
the engine struts, and corrective actions if necessary. We are 
proposing this AD to detect and correct missing sealant above the 
engine pylon between the wing skin and the vapor barrier, which can 
create an unintended leak path for fuel, potentially draining onto the 
aft fairing heat shield above the engine and onto hot engine parts or 
brakes, which could lead to a major ground fire.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 31, 
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-2016-9075.

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-
9075; 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: Sherry Vevea, Aerospace Engineer, 
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office 
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6514; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about

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this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the 
ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9075; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-NM-082-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 indicating that a portion of the sealant 
above the engine pylon between the wing skin and the vapor barrier may 
have been omitted due to a manufacturing sequencing issue. This 
condition, if not corrected, can create an unintended leak path for 
fuel, potentially draining onto the aft fairing heat shield above the 
engine and onto hot engine parts or brakes, which could lead to a major 
ground fire.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570029-00, 
Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016. The service information describes 
procedures for doing an inspection for missing sealant in the seam on 
the outside and inside of the engine struts, and installing missing 
sealant. 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 and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9075.
    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 32 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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Inspection............................  3 work-hours x $85 per                $0            $255          $8,160
                                         hour = $255.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs 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 these 
repairs:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                   Action                                 Labor cost                Parts cost        product
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Repair.....................................  Up to 3 work-hours x $85 per hour =           (\1\)           (\1\)
                                              $255.
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\1\ We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition
  material costs 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 available costs in our 
cost estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    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.

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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-2016-9075; Directorate Identifier 
2016-NM-082-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 31, 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-SB570029-00, Issue 001, dated 
February 23, 2016.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57; Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a portion of 
the sealant above the engine pylon between the wing skin and the 
vapor barrier may have been omitted. We are issuing this AD to 
detect and correct missing sealant above the engine pylon between 
the wing skin and the vapor barrier, which can create an unintended 
leak path for fuel, potentially draining onto the aft fairing heat 
shield and onto hot engine parts or brakes, which could lead to a 
major ground fire.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions

    Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a 
general visual inspection for missing sealant in the seam on the 
outside and inside of the engine struts; and do all applicable 
corrective actions; in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570029-
00, Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016. Do all applicable 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.
    (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. If a step or sub-step is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then 
the RC requirement is removed from that step or sub-step. 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 Sherry Vevea, 
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle 
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; phone: 425 917 6514; 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 September 6, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-22101 Filed 9-14-16; 8:45 am]
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                                                 banking exceptions to the prohibition                   physical metal to hedge a derivative for              DATES:  We must receive comments on
                                                 on buying and selling physical metal.                   which that metal is the reference asset               this proposed AD by October 31, 2016.
                                                   For the reasons described above, the                  so long as the amount of the physical                 ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                                 OCC has determined that the proposed                    metal used for hedging purposes is                    using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                 rule would not result in expenditures by                nominal.                                              11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                 state, local, and Tribal governments, or                ■ 3. Add § 7.1023 to subpart A to read                methods:
                                                 by the private sector, of $100 million or               as follows:                                             • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                 more. Accordingly, the OCC has not                                                                            http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                                                                         § 7.1023 Federal savings associations,
                                                 prepared a written statement to                         prohibition on industrial or commercial               instructions for submitting comments.
                                                 accompany the proposed rule.                            metal dealing or investing.                             • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                 List of subjects in 12 CFR Part 7                          (a) In this section, industrial or                   • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                                                                         commercial metal means metal                          Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                   Banks, banking, Computer                                                                                    30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                 technology, Credit, Federal savings                     (including an alloy) in a physical form
                                                                                                         primarily suited to industrial or                     W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                 associations, Insurance, Investments,                                                                         Washington, DC 20590.
                                                 Metals, National banks, Reporting and                   commercial use, for example, copper
                                                                                                         cathodes.                                               • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
                                                 recordkeeping requirements, Securities,                                                                       address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                                                                            (b) Federal savings associations may
                                                 Surety bonds.                                                                                                 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                                                                         not deal or invest in industrial or
                                                   For the reasons set forth in the                      commercial metal. Federal savings                     Federal holidays.
                                                 preamble, OCC proposes to amend 12                      associations may not buy or sell                        For service information identified in
                                                 CFR part 7 as follows:                                  industrial or commercial metal if the                 this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
                                                                                                         purchase or sale is impermissible for a               Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
                                                 PART 7—BANK ACTIVITIES AND                                                                                    Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
                                                                                                         national bank.
                                                 OPERATIONS                                                                                                    Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone
                                                                                                           Dated: September 7, 2016
                                                 ■1. The authority citation for part 7 is                Thomas J. Curry,
                                                                                                                                                               206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–
                                                 amended to read as follows:                                                                                   766–5680; Internet https://
                                                                                                         Comptroller of the Currency.
                                                                                                                                                               www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
                                                   Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1 et seq., 25b, 71, 71a,         [FR Doc. 2016–22017 Filed 9–14–16; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                                                                               this referenced service information at
                                                 92, 92a, 93, 93a, 371, 371a, 481, 484, 1463,            BILLING CODE 4810–33–P
                                                 1464, 1818, and 5412(b)(2)(B).
                                                                                                                                                               the FAA, Transport Airplane
                                                                                                                                                               Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
                                                 ■ 2. Add § 7.1022 to subpart A to read                                                                        Renton, WA. For information on the
                                                 as follows:                                             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          availability of this material at the FAA,
                                                 § 7.1022 National bank authority to buy                                                                       call 425–227–1221. It is also available
                                                                                                         Federal Aviation Administration                       on the internet at http://
                                                 and sell exchange, coin, and bullion.
                                                    (a) In this section, industrial or                                                                         www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                         14 CFR Part 39
                                                 commercial metal means metal                                                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                 (including an alloy) in a physical form                 [Docket No. FAA–2016–9075; Directorate                9075.
                                                                                                         Identifier 2016–NM–082–AD]
                                                 primarily suited to industrial or                                                                             Examining the AD Docket
                                                 commercial use, for example, copper                     RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                                                                                  You may examine the AD docket on
                                                 cathodes.
                                                    (b) Scope of authorization. Section 24               Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing                  the Internet at http://
                                                 (Seventh) of the National Bank Act                      Company Airplanes                                     www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                 authorizes national banks to buy and                                                                          and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                                                                         AGENCY: Federal Aviation                              9075; or in person at the Docket
                                                 sell exchange, coin, and bullion.                       Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                 Industrial or commercial metal is not                                                                         Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                                                                         ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                 exchange, coin, and bullion within the                  (NPRM).
                                                 meaning of this authorization.                                                                                except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                    (c) Buying and selling metal as part of              SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new                  contains this proposed AD, the
                                                 or incidental to the business of banking.               airworthiness directive (AD) for certain              regulatory evaluation, any comments
                                                 Section 24 (Seventh) authorizes national                The Boeing Company Model 787–8 and                    received, and other information. The
                                                 banks to engage in activities that are                  787–9 airplanes. This proposed AD was                 street address for the Docket Office
                                                 part of, or incidental to, the business of              prompted by a report indicating that a                (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
                                                 banking. Buying and selling industrial                                                                        ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
                                                                                                         portion of the sealant above the engine
                                                 or commercial metal for the purpose of                  pylon between the wing skin and the                   available in the AD docket shortly after
                                                 dealing or investing in that metal is not               vapor barrier may have been omitted.                  receipt.
                                                 part of or incidental to the business of                This proposed AD would require an                     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                 banking pursuant to section 24                          inspection for missing sealant in the                 Sherry Vevea, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                 (Seventh).                                              seam on the outside and inside of the                 Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,
                                                    (d) Other authorities not affected.                  engine struts, and corrective actions if              Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
                                                 This section shall not be construed to                  necessary. We are proposing this AD to                (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
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                                                 preclude a national bank from acquiring                 detect and correct missing sealant above              WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6514;
                                                 or selling metal in connection with its                 the engine pylon between the wing skin                fax: 425–917–6590; email:
                                                 incidental authority to foreclose on loan               and the vapor barrier, which can create               sherry.vevea@faa.gov.
                                                 collateral, compromise doubtful claims,                 an unintended leak path for fuel,                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                 or avoid loss in connection with a debt                 potentially draining onto the aft fairing
                                                 previously contracted. This section also                heat shield above the engine and onto                 Comments Invited
                                                 shall not be construed to preclude a                    hot engine parts or brakes, which could                 We invite you to send any written
                                                 national bank from buying and selling                   lead to a major ground fire.                          relevant data, views, or arguments about


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                                                 this proposal. Send your comments to                                   due to a manufacturing sequencing                        and determined the unsafe condition
                                                 an address listed under the ADDRESSES                                  issue. This condition, if not corrected,                 described previously is likely to exist or
                                                 section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–                                     can create an unintended leak path for                   develop in other products of the same
                                                 2016–9075; Directorate Identifier 2016–                                fuel, potentially draining onto the aft                  type design.
                                                 NM–082–AD’’ at the beginning of your                                   fairing heat shield above the engine and
                                                                                                                        onto hot engine parts or brakes, which                   Proposed AD Requirements
                                                 comments. We specifically invite
                                                 comments on the overall regulatory,                                    could lead to a major ground fire.                         This proposed AD would require
                                                 economic, environmental, and energy                                    Related Service Information Under 1                      accomplishing the actions specified in
                                                 aspects of this proposed AD. We will                                   CFR Part 51                                              the service information described
                                                 consider all comments received by the                                                                                           previously. For information on the
                                                 closing date and may amend this                                           We reviewed Boeing Alert Service                      procedures and compliance times, see
                                                 proposed AD because of those                                           Bulletin B787–81205–SB570029–00,                         this service information at http://
                                                 comments.                                                              Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016. The                  www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                                        service information describes                            and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                   We will post all comments we                                         procedures for doing an inspection for
                                                 receive, without change, to http://                                                                                             9075.
                                                                                                                        missing sealant in the seam on the
                                                 www.regulations.gov, including any                                                                                                The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is
                                                                                                                        outside and inside of the engine struts,
                                                 personal information you provide. We                                                                                            used in this proposed AD. Corrective
                                                                                                                        and installing missing sealant. This
                                                 will also post a report summarizing each                               service information is reasonably                        actions correct or address any condition
                                                 substantive verbal contact we receive                                  available because the interested parties                 found. Corrective actions in an AD
                                                 about this proposed AD.                                                have access to it through their normal                   could include, for example, repairs.
                                                 Discussion                                                             course of business or by the means                       Costs of Compliance
                                                                                                                        identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                                   We have received a report indicating                                                                                             We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                 that a portion of the sealant above the                                FAA’s Determination                                      affects 32 airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                 engine pylon between the wing skin and                                   We are proposing this AD because we                       We estimate the following costs to
                                                 the vapor barrier may have been omitted                                evaluated all the relevant information                   comply with this proposed AD:

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

                                                 Inspection ........................................................   3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 .............                      $0           $255              $8,160



                                                   We estimate the following costs to do                                required based on the results of the                     determining the number of aircraft that
                                                 any necessary repairs that would be                                    proposed inspection. We have no way of                   might need these repairs:

                                                                                                                                  ON-CONDITION COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Cost per
                                                                       Action                                                                 Labor cost                                           Parts cost           product

                                                 Repair ..............................................   Up to 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ..............................................                (1)                (1 )
                                                   1 We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition material costs specified in this pro-
                                                 posed AD.


                                                   According to the manufacturer, some                                  ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                     distribution of power and
                                                 of the costs of this proposed AD may be                                section, Congress charges the FAA with                   responsibilities among the various
                                                 covered under warranty, thereby                                        promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in               levels of government.
                                                 reducing the cost impact on affected                                   air commerce by prescribing regulations                    For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                 individuals. We do not control warranty                                for practices, methods, and procedures                   certify this proposed regulation:
                                                 coverage for affected individuals. As a                                the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                 result, we have included all available                                 safety in air commerce. This regulation                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                 costs in our cost estimate.                                            is within the scope of that authority                    action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                                                                                                        because it addresses an unsafe condition                   (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                                 Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                                                                                        that is likely to exist or develop on                    the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                                   Title 49 of the United States Code                                   products identified in this rulemaking                   Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
                                                 specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                                 action.                                                  1979),
                                                 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                                                                                        Regulatory Findings                                        (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
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                                                 section 106, describes the authority of
                                                 the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                                     We determined that this proposed AD                    in Alaska, and
                                                 Aviation Programs, describes in more                                   would not have federalism implications                     (4) Will not have a significant
                                                 detail the scope of the Agency’s                                       under Executive Order 13132. This                        economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                 authority.                                                             proposed AD would not have a                             on a substantial number of small entities
                                                   We are issuing this rulemaking under                                 substantial direct effect on the States, on              under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                                 the authority described in Subtitle VII,                               the relationship between the national                    Flexibility Act.
                                                 Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                                    Government and the States, or on the


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                                                 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   Issued in Renton, Washington, on
                                                                                                         (AMOCs)                                               September 6, 2016.
                                                   Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                                                                            (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft                  Michael Kaszycki,
                                                 safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                                                                         Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the              Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                                 Safety.
                                                                                                         authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if            Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                 The Proposed Amendment                                  requested using the procedures found in 14            [FR Doc. 2016–22101 Filed 9–14–16; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                         CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
                                                   Accordingly, under the authority                      send your request to your principal inspector
                                                                                                                                                               BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                 delegated to me by the Administrator,                   or local Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                 the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                 39 as follows:                                          to the manager of the ACO, send it to the             FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
                                                                                                         attention of the person identified in
                                                 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may          16 CFR Part 682
                                                 DIRECTIVES                                              be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
                                                                                                                                                               RIN 3084–AB41
                                                                                                         Requests@faa.gov.
                                                 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                    (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
                                                 continues to read as follows:                                                                                 Disposal of Consumer Report
                                                                                                         notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                                                                                         or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                                                                                                                                               Information and Records
                                                     Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                                                                         of the local flight standards district office/        AGENCY:    Federal Trade Commission.
                                                 § 39.13   [Amended]                                     certificate holding district office.
                                                                                                            (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
                                                                                                                                                               ACTION:   Request for public comment.
                                                 ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                 the following new airworthiness                         level of safety may be used for any repair,           SUMMARY:    The Federal Trade
                                                                                                         modification, or alteration required by this
                                                 directive (AD):                                                                                               Commission (‘‘FTC’’ or ‘‘The
                                                                                                         AD if it is approved by the Boeing
                                                 The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–                     Commercial Airplanes Organization                     Commission) requests public comment
                                                     2016–9075; Directorate Identifier 2016–             Designation Authorization (ODA) that has              on its rule regarding Disposal of
                                                     NM–082–AD.                                          been authorized by the Manager, Seattle               Consumer Report Information and
                                                 (a) Comments Due Date                                   ACO, to make those findings. To be                    Records (‘‘Disposal Rule’’ or ‘‘Rule’’).
                                                   We must receive comments by October 31,               approved, the repair method, modification             The Commission is soliciting comment
                                                 2016.                                                   deviation, or alteration deviation must meet          as part of the FTC’s systematic review
                                                                                                         the certification basis of the airplane, and the      of all current Commission regulations
                                                 (b) Affected ADs                                        approval must specifically refer to this AD.          and guides.
                                                   None.                                                    (4) For service information that contains
                                                                                                                                                               DATES: Comments must be received on
                                                                                                         steps that are labeled as Required for
                                                 (c) Applicability                                       Compliance (RC), the provisions of                    or before November 21, 2016.
                                                    This AD applies to The Boeing Company                paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD        ADDRESSES: Interested parties may file a
                                                 Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes,                        apply.                                                comment online or on paper by
                                                 certificated in any category, as identified in             (i) The steps labeled as RC, including             following the Instructions for
                                                 Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–               substeps under an RC step and any figures             Submitting Comments part of the
                                                 SB570029–00, Issue 001, dated February 23,              identified in an RC step, must be done to             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
                                                 2016.                                                   comply with the AD. If a step or sub-step is
                                                                                                                                                               below. Write ‘‘Disposal Rule, 16 CFR
                                                 (d) Subject                                             labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
                                                                                                         requirement is removed from that step or              part 682, Project No. 165410’’ on your
                                                   Air Transport Association (ATA) of                    sub-step. An AMOC is required for any                 comment and file your comment online
                                                 America Code 57; Wings.                                 deviations to RC steps, including substeps            at https://ftcpublic.commentworks.com/
                                                 (e) Unsafe Condition                                    and identified figures.                               ftc/disposalrule by following the
                                                                                                            (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be                instructions on the web-based form. If
                                                    This AD was prompted by a report
                                                 indicating that a portion of the sealant above
                                                                                                         deviated from using accepted methods in               you prefer to file your comment on
                                                 the engine pylon between the wing skin and              accordance with the operator’s maintenance            paper, write ‘‘Disposal Rule, 16 CFR
                                                 the vapor barrier may have been omitted. We             or inspection program without obtaining               part 682, Project No. 165410’’ on your
                                                 are issuing this AD to detect and correct               approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,           comment and on the envelope and mail
                                                 missing sealant above the engine pylon                  including substeps and identified figures, can
                                                                                                                                                               your comment to the following address:
                                                 between the wing skin and the vapor barrier,            still be done as specified, and the airplane
                                                                                                         can be put back in an airworthy condition.            Federal Trade Commission, Office of the
                                                 which can create an unintended leak path for                                                                  Secretary, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue
                                                 fuel, potentially draining onto the aft fairing         (i) Related Information                               NW., Suite CC–5610 (Annex H),
                                                 heat shield and onto hot engine parts or
                                                 brakes, which could lead to a major ground                 (1) For more information about this AD,            Washington, DC 20580, or deliver your
                                                 fire.                                                   contact Sherry Vevea, Aerospace Engineer,             comment to the following address:
                                                                                                         Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle             Federal Trade Commission, Office of the
                                                 (f) Compliance                                          Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind        Secretary, Constitution Center, 400 7th
                                                    Comply with this AD within the                       Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
                                                                                                                                                               Street SW., 5th Floor, Suite 5610
                                                 compliance times specified, unless already              phone: 425 917 6514; fax: 425 917 6590;
                                                                                                         email: sherry.vevea@faa.gov.                          (Annex H), Washington, DC 20024.
                                                 done.
                                                                                                            (2) For service information identified in          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                 (g) Inspection and Corrective Actions                   this AD, contact Boeing Commercial                    Tiffany George, Division of Privacy and
                                                    Within 60 months after the effective date            Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services                 Identity Protection, Bureau of Consumer
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS




                                                 of this AD: Do a general visual inspection for          Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,                 Protection, Federal Trade Commission,
                                                 missing sealant in the seam on the outside              Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–                600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.,
                                                 and inside of the engine struts; and do all             544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;              Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326–3040.
                                                 applicable corrective actions; in accordance            Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
                                                 with the Accomplishment Instructions of                 may view this referenced service information          SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                 Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–               at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,           I. Background
                                                 SB570029–00, Issue 001, dated February 23,              1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                                 2016. Do all applicable corrective actions              information on the availability of this                 The Fair and Accurate Credit
                                                 before further flight.                                  material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.               Transactions Act (‘‘FACTA’’ or ‘‘Act’’)


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Document Created: 2018-02-09 13:18:09
Document Modified: 2018-02-09 13:18:09
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 October 31, 2016.
ContactSherry Vevea, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6514; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 63433 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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