81 FR 65857 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 186 (September 26, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 186 (Monday, September 26, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 65857-65860] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-22187] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-3992; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-075-AD; Amendment 39-18653; AD 2016-19-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of uncommanded movement by a captain's seat during a landing rollout due to a failure in the seat horizontal actuator. This AD requires repetitive tests of the captain and first officer seat assemblies for proper operation, and corrective action if necessary. This AD also requires installation of new captain and first officer seat assemblies, which terminates the repetitive tests. We are issuing this AD to prevent a seat actuator clutch failure, which could result in a loss of seat locking and uncommanded motion of the captain's or first officer's seat; uncommanded seat movement could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective October 31, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 31, 2016. ADDRESSES: 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. 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-2016-3992. 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- 3992; 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: Brandon Lucero, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6572; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 7, 2016 (81 FR 11687) (``the [[Page 65858]] NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report of uncommanded movement by a captain's seat during a landing rollout due to a failure in the seat horizontal actuator. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive tests of the captain and first officer seat assemblies for proper operation, and corrective action if necessary. The NPRM also proposed to require installation of new captain and first officer seat assemblies, which would terminate the repetitive tests. We are issuing this AD to prevent a seat actuator clutch failure, which could result in a loss of seat locking and uncommanded motion of the captain's or first officer's seat; uncommanded seat movement could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. 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. Request To Remove Service Bulletin Issue Number and Date Boeing requested that we revise the NPRM to not specify the Service Bulletin issue number and date, or alternatively to include ``or subsequent'' when referencing Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB250054-00, Issue 001, dated December 19, 2014. Boeing commented that the seat supplier is currently working on a related nuisance issue of intermittent electrical operation of the seat-powered adjustment system. Boeing stated that the resolution to this issue may result in changes to the part numbers of the actuators and seat assemblies, and revision to the service bulletin issue number and date. We do not agree with the commenter's request to remove the issue number and date of the service information. We cannot allow use of ``later-approved revisions'' in an AD when referring to the service document. Doing so violates Office of the Federal Register (OFR) regulations for approval of materials ``incorporated by reference,'' as specified in 1 CFR 51.1(f). If for any reason the issue and date of the service bulletin should change, the FAA may consider issuing an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to allow use of a later revision. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Remove the Replacement Seat Part Numbers Boeing requested that we remove the replacement seat part numbers to be installed as terminating action from this AD, and instead specify that seats be replaced with part numbers ``as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250054-00.'' Boeing commented that the seat supplier is currently working on a related nuisance issue of intermittent electrical operation of the seat-powered adjustment system. The resolution to this issue may result in change to the part numbers of the actuators and seat assemblies. We partially agree with the commenter's request. We have changed paragraph (h) of this AD to remove the part numbers of the actuators and seat assemblies from this AD and to include the part numbers specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250054-00. However, we have included the revision level and date of the service information for the reasons noted in the previous comment response. The FAA may consider issuing an AMOC to allow use of a later revision of the service information. Request To Allow Credit for Prior Accomplishment of Service Bulletins United Airlines requested that the AD allow credit for prior accomplishment of Boeing and Ipeco service information. We already provide credit in paragraph (f) of this AD for prior accomplishment of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250054-00, Issue 001, dated December 19, 2014, if accomplished before the effective date of this AD. In addition, credit is not necessary for using the Ipeco service information referenced in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250054-00, Issue 001, dated December 19, 2014, because this AD does not specifically require using Ipeco service information. No change to this AD is necessary. 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 Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250054-00, Issue 001, dated December 19, 2014. This service information provides procedures for installation of new captain and first officer seat assemblies, a test of the captain and first officer seat assemblies, and corrective action if necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 18 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operational test................ 2 work-hours x $85 $0................ $170 per test $3,060 per test per hour = $170 cycle. cycle. per test cycle. Seat assembly installation...... 3 work-hours x $85 $15,141 per seat x $30,537 to replace $549,666. per hour = $255 2 seats = $30,282. two seats. to replace two seats. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary corrective actions that would be required based on the results of the operational tests. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these actions: [[Page 65859]] On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of captain seat vertical actuator. 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $7,500 $7,670 $170. Replacement of captain seat horizontal 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = 7,500 7,670 actuator. $170. Replacement of first officer seat vertical 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = 7,500 7,670 actuator. $170. Replacement of first officer seat horizontal 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = 7,500 7,670 actuator. $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings 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): 2016-19-04 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18653; Docket No. FAA- 2016-3992; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-075-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 31, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250054-00, Issue 001, dated December 19, 2014. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ furnishings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of uncommanded movement by a captain's seat during a landing rollout due to a failure in the seat horizontal actuator. We are issuing this AD to prevent a seat actuator clutch failure, which could result in a loss of seat locking and uncommanded motion of the captain's or first officer's seat; uncommanded seat motion could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Tests of Captain and First Officer Seat Assembly Operation Within 1,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, test the operation of the captain and first officer seat assemblies and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB250054-00, Issue 001, dated December 19, 2014. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the operational test thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,000 flight hours until the installation required by paragraph (h) of this AD is done. (h) New Seat Installation Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. Installing the seat specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable, is terminating action for the repetitive operational tests required by paragraph (g) of this AD for that seat only. (1) Install a new captain seat assembly, in accordance with paragraph 2.F., ``Part 3: Terminating Action: Captain Seat Assembly Replacement,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250054-00, Issue 001, dated December 19, 2014. (2) Install a new first officer seat assembly, in accordance with paragraph 2.I., ``Part 6: Terminating Action: First Officer Seat Assembly Replacement,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250054-00, Issue 001, dated December 19, 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) 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 [[Page 65860]] paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD, apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Brandon Lucero, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6572; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (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 Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250054-00, Issue 001, dated December 19, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (3) For The Boeing Company service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124- 2207; telephone: 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax: 206-766-5680; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 6, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-22187 Filed 9-23-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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reconsider the decision based on clear § 1400.1013 The administrative record. and first officer seat assemblies, which
and material error(s) of fact or The administrative record for DOI terminates the repetitive tests. We are
conclusion(s) of law that would change suspension and debarment actions issuing this AD to prevent a seat
the outcome of the matter. The consists of the initiating action referral actuator clutch failure, which could
respondent bears the burden of memorandum and its attached result in a loss of seat locking and
demonstrating the existence of the documents; the action notice; contested uncommanded motion of the captain’s
asserted clear and material error(s) of action scheduling correspondence; or first officer’s seat; uncommanded seat
fact or conclusion(s) of law. written information, arguments and movement could result in reduced
(b) The respondent’s request for supporting documents submitted by a controllability of the airplane.
reconsideration must be submitted in respondent in opposition to the action DATES: This AD is effective October 31,
writing to the Suspending and notice; written information, arguments 2016.
Debarring Official and include: and supporting documents submitted by The Director of the Federal Register
(1) The specific finding(s) of fact and the OIG ARD in response to information approved the incorporation by reference
conclusion(s) of law the respondent provided by a respondent; the electronic of a certain publication listed in this AD
believes are in error; and recording of the PMIO, where a PMIO is as of October 31, 2016.
(2) The reasons or legal bases for the held as part of the proceeding; where ADDRESSES: For service information
respondent’s position. fact-finding is conducted, the identified in this AD, contact Boeing
(c) The Suspending and Debarring transcribed record of the fact-finding Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
Official may in the exercise of discretion proceedings, and findings of fact; and & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
stay the debarment pending the final written determination by the MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
reconsideration. The Suspending and Suspending and Debarring Official on telephone: 206–544–5000, extension 1;
Debarring Official will review the the action; or, alternatively, the fax: 206–766–5680; Internet: https://
request for reconsideration and: administrative agreement endorsed by www.myboeingfleet.com. For
(1) Notify the respondent in writing the respondent and the Suspending and information on the availability of this
whether the Suspending and Debarring Debarring Official that resolves an material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Official will reconsider the decision; action. It is also available on the Internet at
and http://www.regulations.gov by searching
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(2) If reconsideration occurs, notify for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Respondent means a person who is 3992.
the respondent in writing of the results
the subject of a DOI suspension or
of the reconsideration. Examining the AD Docket
proposed debarment action.
§ 1400.881 May a respondent seek award Dated: September 16, 2016. You may examine the AD docket on
eligibility reinstatement at any time before Kristen J. Sarri, the Internet at http://
the end of the period of debarment? www.regulations.gov by searching for
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary—Policy,
In addition to a petition for Management and Budget. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
reconsideration based on a clear error of [FR Doc. 2016–23102 Filed 9–23–16; 8:45 am]
3992; or in person at the Docket
material fact or law, a respondent may, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
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at any time following imposition of and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
debarment, request the Suspending and except Federal holidays. The AD docket
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION evaluation, any comments received, and
the period of debarment based upon the
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180.880. Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
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[Docket No. FAA–2016–3992; Directorate Operations, M–30, West Building
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§ 1400.1011 The DOI Debarment Program FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Director. Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Brandon Lucero, Aerospace Engineer,
Company Airplanes Cabin Safety and Environmental
The Debarment Program Director is
the individual in PAM who advises the AGENCY: Federal Aviation Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
Suspending and Debarring Official on Administration (FAA), DOT. Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
DOI suspension and debarment ACTION: Final rule.
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
practices and procedures, manages the WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6572;
suspension and debarment process, and SUMMARY: We are adopting a new fax: 425–917–6590; email:
acts as the DOI suspension and airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Brandon.Lucero@faa.gov.
debarment program fact-finding official. The Boeing Company Model 787–8 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
§ 1400.1012 The OIG Administrative report of uncommanded movement by a Discussion
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Remedies Division (ARD). captain’s seat during a landing rollout We issued a notice of proposed
The OIG ARD prepares and forwards due to a failure in the seat horizontal rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
suspension and/or debarment action actuator. This AD requires repetitive part 39 by adding an AD that would
referral memoranda to the Suspending tests of the captain and first officer seat apply to certain The Boeing Company
and Debarring Official and may provide assemblies for proper operation, and Model 787–8 airplanes. The NPRM
additional assistance, in the course of corrective action if necessary. This AD published in the Federal Register on
action proceedings. also requires installation of new captain March 7, 2016 (81 FR 11687) (‘‘the
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ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement of captain seat vertical actuator ............. 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ........................... $7,500 $7,670
Replacement of captain seat horizontal actuator ......... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ........................... 7,500 7,670
Replacement of first officer seat vertical actuator ........ 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ........................... 7,500 7,670
Replacement of first officer seat horizontal actuator ... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ........................... 7,500 7,670
Authority for This Rulemaking the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as corrective actions before further flight.
follows: Repeat the operational test thereafter at
Title 49 of the United States Code intervals not to exceed 1,000 flight hours
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS until the installation required by paragraph
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, DIRECTIVES (h) of this AD is done.
section 106, describes the authority of
(h) New Seat Installation
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Aviation Programs, describes in more Within 72 months after the effective date
continues to read as follows: of this AD, do the actions specified in
detail the scope of the Agency’s
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD.
authority. Installing the seat specified in paragraph
We are issuing this rulemaking under § 39.13 [Amended] (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable, is
the authority described in Subtitle VII, terminating action for the repetitive
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
operational tests required by paragraph (g) of
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the following new airworthiness this AD for that seat only.
section, Congress charges the FAA with directive (AD): (1) Install a new captain seat assembly, in
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 2016–19–04 The Boeing Company: accordance with paragraph 2.F., ‘‘Part 3:
air commerce by prescribing regulations Amendment 39–18653; Docket No. Terminating Action: Captain Seat Assembly
FAA–2016–3992; Directorate Identifier Replacement,’’ of the Accomplishment
for practices, methods, and procedures Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
2015–NM–075–AD.
the Administrator finds necessary for B787–81205–SB250054–00, Issue 001, dated
safety in air commerce. This regulation (a) Effective Date December 19, 2014.
is within the scope of that authority This AD is effective October 31, 2016. (2) Install a new first officer seat assembly,
because it addresses an unsafe condition in accordance with paragraph 2.I., ‘‘Part 6:
(b) Affected ADs Terminating Action: First Officer Seat
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking None. Assembly Replacement,’’ of the
action. Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
(c) Applicability Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB250054–00,
Regulatory Findings This AD applies to The Boeing Company Issue 001, dated December 19, 2014.
Model 787–8 airplanes, certificated in any
This AD will not have federalism category, as identified in Boeing Alert (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
implications under Executive Order Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB250054–00, (AMOCs)
13132. This AD will not have a Issue 001, dated December 19, 2014. (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
substantial direct effect on the States, on Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
(d) Subject authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the Air Transport Association (ATA) of requested using the procedures found in 14
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
distribution of power and
send your request to your principal inspector
responsibilities among the various (e) Unsafe Condition or local Flight Standards District Office, as
levels of government. This AD was prompted by a report of appropriate. If sending information directly
For the reasons discussed above, I uncommanded movement by a captain’s seat to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
certify that this AD: during a landing rollout due to a failure in attention of the person identified in
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the seat horizontal actuator. We are issuing paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, this AD to prevent a seat actuator clutch emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under failure, which could result in a loss of seat Requests@faa.gov.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures locking and uncommanded motion of the (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), captain’s or first officer’s seat; uncommanded notify your appropriate principal inspector,
seat motion could result in reduced or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation of the local flight standards district office/
controllability of the airplane.
in Alaska, and certificate holding district office.
(4) Will not have a significant (f) Compliance (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
economic impact, positive or negative, Comply with this AD within the level of safety may be used for any repair,
on a substantial number of small entities compliance times specified, unless already modification, or alteration required by this
under the criteria of the Regulatory done. AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Flexibility Act. Commercial Airplanes Organization
(g) Repetitive Tests of Captain and First Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Officer Seat Assembly Operation been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
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Within 1,000 flight hours after the effective ACO, to make those findings. To be
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
date of this AD, test the operation of the approved, the repair method, modification
safety, Incorporation by reference, captain and first officer seat assemblies and deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
Safety. do all applicable corrective actions, in the certification basis of the airplane and the
Adoption of the Amendment accordance with the Accomplishment approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (4) For service information that contains
Accordingly, under the authority B787–81205–SB250054–00, Issue 001, dated steps that are labeled as Required for
delegated to me by the Administrator, December 19, 2014. Do all applicable Compliance (RC), the provisions of
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paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION searching for and locating Docket No.
apply. FAA–2016–5039.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including Federal Aviation Administration
substeps under an RC step and any figures Examining the AD Docket
identified in an RC step, must be done to 14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required the Internet at http://
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substeps and identified figures. Identifier 2013–NM–148–AD; Amendment and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be 39–18659; AD 2016–19–10] 5039; or in person at the Docket
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can be put back in an airworthy condition. Administration (FAA), Department of Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
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ACTION: Final rule. Department of Transportation, Docket
For more information about this AD,
contact Brandon Lucero, Aerospace Engineer,
Operations, M–30, West Building
SUMMARY: We are superseding Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000–10– New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
18 for certain Airbus Model A300 series DC 20590.
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue
airplanes; Model A300 B4–600, B4– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
917–6572; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
600R, F4–600R series airplanes, and Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Brandon.Lucero@faa.gov.
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F International Branch, ANM–116,
airplanes (collectively called Model Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference A300–600 series airplanes); and Model 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
(1) The Director of the Federal Register A310 series airplanes. AD 2000–10–18 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;
approved the incorporation by reference required repetitive inspections to detect fax 425–227–1149.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this cracks in the lower spar of the engine
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR pylons between ribs 6 and 7, and repair
part 51. if necessary. This new AD reduces the Discussion
(2) You must use this service information compliance times for the initial We issued a notice of proposed
as applicable to do the actions required by inspection and the repetitive intervals. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. This AD was prompted by the part 39 to supersede AD 2000–10–18,
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– determination that the compliance times Amendment 39–11742 (65 FR 34055,
81205–SB250054–00, Issue 001, dated for the initial inspection and the May 26, 2000) (‘‘AD 2000–10–18’’). AD
December 19, 2014. repetitive intervals must be reduced to 2000–10–18 applied to certain Airbus
(ii) Reserved. allow timely detection of cracks in the Model A300 series airplanes; Model
(3) For The Boeing Company service engine pylon’s lower spar between ribs A300 B4–600, B4–600R, F4–600R series
information identified in this AD, contact 6 and 7. We are issuing this AD to detect airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: and correct fatigue cracking, which Variant F airplanes (collectively called
Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, could result in reduced structural Model A300–600 series airplanes); and
MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; integrity of the engine pylon’s lower
telephone: 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax:
Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM
spar, and possible separation of the published in the Federal Register on
206–766–5680; Internet: https:// engine from the airplane.
www.myboeingfleet.com.
April 5, 2016 (81 FR 19505) (‘‘the
DATES: This AD is effective October 31, NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
(4) You may view this service information
2016. a determination that the compliance
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
The Director of the Federal Register times for the initial inspection and the
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
approved the incorporation by reference repetitive intervals must be reduced to
information on the availability of this
of certain publications listed in this AD allow timely detection of cracks in the
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
as of October 31, 2016. engine pylon’s lower spar between ribs
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the ADDRESSES: For service information 6 and 7. The NPRM proposed to
National Archives and Records identified in this final rule, contact continue to require repetitive
Administration (NARA). For information on Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— inspections to detect cracks in the lower
the availability of this material at NARA, call EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, spar of the engine pylons between ribs
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone 6 and 7, and repair if necessary. The
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 NPRM also proposed to reduce the
locations.html. 51; email account.airworth-eas@ compliance times for the initial
airbus.com; Internet http:// inspection and the repetitive intervals.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on www.airbus.com. You may view this We are issuing this AD to detect and
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES
September 6, 2016. referenced service information at the correct fatigue cracking, which could
Michael Kaszycki, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, result in reduced structural integrity of
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. the engine pylon’s lower spar, and
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. For information on the availability of possible separation of the engine from
[FR Doc. 2016–22187 Filed 9–23–16; 8:45 am] this material at the FAA, call 425–227– the airplane.
1221. It is also available on the Internet The European Aviation Safety Agency
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
at http://www.regulations.gov by (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
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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 31, 2016. | |
| Contact | Brandon Lucero, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6572; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 65857 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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