81 FR 74350 - Special Conditions: Aerocon Engineering Company, Boeing Model 777-200 Airplane; Access Hatch Installed Between the Cabin and the Class C Cargo Compartment To Allow In-Flight Access to the Cargo Compartment
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 207 (October 26, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 207 (October 26, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-25810 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 26, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 74350-74352] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-25810] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 25 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8247; Notice No. 25-16-08-SC] Special Conditions: Aerocon Engineering Company, Boeing Model 777-200 Airplane; Access Hatch Installed Between the Cabin and the Class C Cargo Compartment To Allow In-Flight Access to the Cargo Compartment AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed special conditions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes special conditions for the Boeing Model 777-200 airplane. This airplane, as modified by Aerocon Engineering Company (Aerocon), will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport-category airplanes. This design feature is an access hatch, installed between the cabin and the Class C cargo compartment, to allow in-flight access to the Class C cargo compartment. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. DATES: Send your comments on or before December 12, 2016. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2016-8247 using any of the following methods:Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/ and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC, 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251. Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov/, including any personal information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the docket Web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all comments received into any FAA docket, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-19478), as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov/. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at http://www.regulations.gov/ at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Shelden, FAA, Airframe and Cabin Safety Branch, ANM-115, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-2785; facsimile 425-227-1320. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. We will consider all comments we receive by the closing date for comments. We may change these special conditions based on the comments we receive. Background On June 26, 2015, Aerocon applied for a supplemental type certificate to install an access hatch between the cabin and [[Page 74351]] Class C cargo compartment in the Boeing Model 777-200 airplane. This airplane is a twin-engine, transport-category airplane with a VIP interior configuration. The Model 777-200 has a maximum passenger capacity of 440, and a maximum takeoff weight of 535,000 pounds. Type Certification Basis Under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.101, Aerocon must show that the Boeing Model 777-200 airplane, as changed, continues to meet the applicable provisions of the regulations listed in Type Certificate No. T00001SE, or the applicable regulations in effect on the date of application for the change, except for earlier amendments as agreed upon by the FAA. If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the Boeing Model 777-200 airplane because of a novel or unusual design feature, special conditions are prescribed under the provisions of Sec. 21.16. Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which they are issued. Should the applicant apply for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other model included on the same type certificate to incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would also apply to the other model under Sec. 21.101. In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special conditions, the Boeing Model 777-200 airplane, as modified by Aerocon, must comply with the fuel-vent and exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34, and the noise-certification requirements of 14 CFR part 36 The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in accordance with Sec. 11.38, and they become part of the type certification basis under Sec. 21.101. Novel or Unusual Design Features The Boeing Model 777-200 airplane, as modified by Aerocon, will incorporate the following novel or unusual design feature: An access hatch installed between the cabin and the Class C cargo compartment, to allow in-flight access to the Class C cargo compartment. Discussion The VIP operator requests to have access to the aft lower-deck Class C cargo compartment on their Boeing Model 777-200 airplane to store trash during flight. The installation consists of an access hatch from the main passenger cabin, with an access ladder, and a trash container mounted on its own standard airliner pallet in the lower-deck Class C cargo compartment. The FAA considers that the access hatch may impact the isolation of the passenger cabin from the cargo compartment. Isolation is necessary to protect the passengers, as required by Sec. 25.857(c), from fire and smoke that may start within the cargo compartment. In addition, the in-flight access to the lower-deck Class C compartment creates unique hazards resulting from passengers having access to cargo and baggage in the compartment. These hazards include the safety of the persons entering the cargo compartment, possible hazards to the airplane as a result of the access, and security concerns with access to the checked baggage and cargo. The proposed special conditions defined herein provide additional requirements necessary to ensure sufficient cabin isolation from fire and smoke in this unusual design configuration, and for passenger safety while occupying the Class C compartment. The current rules relating to Class C cargo compartments do not address provisions for in-flight accessibility. The intent of the Class C cargo compartment was that it be a self-contained and isolated compartment intended to carry baggage and cargo, but not intended for human habitation. The FAA gave no consideration to an in-flight- accessible Class C cargo compartment when the classification was first developed, as no manufacturer had ever incorporated such a feature into their design. Inherently, a ``cargo compartment'' was not intended for in-flight access, especially by the traveling public. An allowance has been made specifically for crew access into a Class B cargo compartment for the express purpose of firefighting. Access into a cargo compartment carries with it an increased level of risk to the occupant entering the compartment, and to the airplane, as baggage or cargo could shift, a decompression could occur in the compartment, or a fire could develop during flight. The FAA has determined that the existing airworthiness standards do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards relative to passenger access to cargo compartments. As a result, special conditions are the appropriate means to address this and all future in-flight- accessible Class C cargo compartments. Based upon the above discussion, the cargo-compartment isolation criterion is the main concern related to the access-hatch design, which is intended to be installed between the cabin and the Class C cargo compartment. These proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. Applicability As discussed above, these proposed special conditions are applicable to the Boeing Model 777-200 airplane modified by Aerocon. Should Aerocon apply at a later date for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other model included on Type Certificate No. T00001SE to incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would apply to that model as well. Conclusion This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features on one model series of airplane. It is not a rule of general applicability and affects only the applicant who applied to the FAA for approval of these features on the airplane. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704. The Proposed Special Conditions Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes the following special conditions as part of the type certification basis for Boeing Model 777-200 airplanes modified by Aerocon. 1. The flight deck must contain an indicator to advise the flightcrew when the access hatch is opened. 2. One cabin crewmember must be present to monitor the hatch from the main cabin when another cabin crewmember is using the access hatch to access the aft lower-deck Class C cargo compartment. This access- hatch procedure must be included in the Cabin Crew Operating Manual. 3. Means must be provided to keep the access hatch open while the aft lower-deck Class C cargo compartment is occupied during flight. 4. Access to the aft lower-deck Class C cargo compartment or using the access hatch is not allowed during: a. Taxi, takeoff, and landing, b. when the fasten-seat-belt sign is illuminated, [[Page 74352]] c. in the event of emergency not limited to smoke and fire detected in the cargo compartment. 5. A placard stating, ``Do Not Enter During Taxi, Takeoff, Landing, or Emergency'' (or similar wording) must be located outside of, and on or near the access hatch of, the aft lower-deck Class C cargo compartment. 6. The airplane must be operated as private, not for hire, not for common carriage. This provision does not preclude the operator from receiving remuneration to the extent consistent with 14 CFR parts 125 and 91, subpart F, as applicable. 7. Use of the access hatch, and access to the aft Class C cargo compartment, is limited to the crew only. A placard stating, ``Crew Only Access'' must be located outside of, and on or near the access hatch of, the aft lower-deck Class C cargo compartment. 8. The Airplane Flight Manual must instruct the crew to close the access hatch when crew are not accessing the aft lower-deck Class C cargo compartment. 9. Special conditions 4, 6, and 7 must be documented in the Limitations section of the Airplane Flight Manual. Note: The airplane owner or operator must contact the Transport Security Administration (TSA) prior to operating within United States airspace to ensure that this design, and related operational procedures, comply with TSA requirements. 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special conditions, to show compliance ± 5% humidity, for at least 24 hours Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West
with applicable requirements. before testing. Building Ground Floor, Washington,
These proposed special conditions 3. The aluminum-lithium material DC, 20590–0001.
contain the additional safety standards must not ignite during any of the tests. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take
that the Administrator considers Issued in Renton, Washington, on October comments to Docket Operations in
necessary to establish a level of safety 14, 2016. Room W12–140 of the West Building
equivalent to that established by the Michael Kaszycki, Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
existing airworthiness standards. Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane
Applicability Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
[FR Doc. 2016–25809 Filed 10–25–16; 8:45 am]
Friday, except Federal holidays.
As discussed above, these special • Fax: Fax comments to Docket
conditions are applicable to Bombardier BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Operations at 202–493–2251.
Model BD–700–2A12 and BD–700– Privacy: The FAA will post all
2A13 airplanes. Should Bombardier comments it receives, without change,
apply at a later date for a change to the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
to http://www.regulations.gov/,
type certificate to include another Federal Aviation Administration including any personal information the
model incorporating the same novel or commenter provides. Using the search
unusual design feature, these special 14 CFR Part 25 function of the docket Web site, anyone
conditions would apply to the other can find and read the electronic form of
model as well. [Docket No. FAA–2016–8247; Notice No. 25–
all comments received into any FAA
16–08–SC]
Conclusion docket, including the name of the
Special Conditions: Aerocon individual sending the comment (or
This action affects only certain novel
Engineering Company, Boeing Model signing the comment for an association,
or unusual design features on
777–200 Airplane; Access Hatch business, labor union, etc.). DOT’s
Bombardier Model BD–700–2A12 and
Installed Between the Cabin and the complete Privacy Act Statement can be
BD–700–2A13 airplanes. It is not a rule
Class C Cargo Compartment To Allow found in the Federal Register published
of general applicability.
In-Flight Access to the Cargo on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–19478),
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Compartment as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov/
Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting .
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket: Background documents or
and recordkeeping requirements.
Administration (FAA), DOT. comments received may be read at
The authority citation for these http://www.regulations.gov/ at any time.
ACTION: Notice of proposed special
special conditions is as follows: Follow the online instructions for
conditions.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, accessing the docket or go to Docket
44702, 44704. SUMMARY: This action proposes special Operations in Room W12–140 of the
conditions for the Boeing Model 777– West Building Ground Floor at 1200
The Proposed Special Conditions
200 airplane. This airplane, as modified New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
Accordingly, the Federal Aviation by Aerocon Engineering Company DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Administration (FAA) proposes the (Aerocon), will have a novel or unusual through Friday, except Federal holidays.
following special conditions as part of design feature when compared to the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
the type certification basis for state of technology envisioned in the
Bombardier Model BD–700–2A12 and Shelden, FAA, Airframe and Cabin
airworthiness standards for transport- Safety Branch, ANM–115, Transport
BD–700–2A13 airplanes. category airplanes. This design feature
1. Bombardier Inc. must demonstrate Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
is an access hatch, installed between the Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue
that the aluminum-lithium material has cabin and the Class C cargo
equal or better flammability-resistance SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356;
compartment, to allow in-flight access telephone 425–227–2785; facsimile
characteristics than the aluminum-alloy to the Class C cargo compartment. The
sheet material typically used as skin 425–227–1320.
applicable airworthiness regulations do
material on similar airplanes. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
not contain adequate or appropriate
2. The test set-up and methodology safety standards for this design feature. Comments Invited
must be in accordance with the tests These proposed special conditions
described in 14 CFR part 25, Appendix We invite interested people to take
contain the additional safety standards
F, Part VII, except for the following. part in this rulemaking by sending
that the Administrator considers
a. Each test sample must consist of a written comments, data, or views. The
necessary to establish a level of safety
flat test specimen. A set of three most helpful comments reference a
equivalent to that established by the
samples of aluminum-lithium sheet specific portion of the special
existing airworthiness standards.
material must be tested. The size of each conditions, explain the reason for any
sample must be 16 inches wide by 24 DATES: Send your comments on or recommended change, and include
inches long by 0.063 inch thick. before December 12, 2016. supporting data.
b. The test samples must be installed ADDRESSES: Send comments identified We will consider all comments we
into a steel-sheet subframe with outside by docket number FAA–2016–8247 receive by the closing date for
dimensions of 18 inches by 32 inches. using any of the following methods: comments. We may change these special
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The subframe must have a 14.5-inch by • Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to conditions based on the comments we
22.5-inch opening cut into it. The tests http://www.regulations.gov/ and follow receive.
samples must be mounted onto the the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically. Background
subframe using 0.250–20 UNC threaded
bolts. • Mail: Send comments to Docket On June 26, 2015, Aerocon applied for
c. Test specimens must be Operations, M–30, U.S. Department of a supplemental type certificate to install
conditioned at 70 °F ± 5 °F, and 55% Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey an access hatch between the cabin and
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c. in the event of emergency not prompted by a report of a fuel leak in available in the AD docket shortly after
limited to smoke and fire detected in the a Model C–118A airplane that resulted receipt.
cargo compartment. from a crack in the wing lower skin. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
5. A placard stating, ‘‘Do Not Enter This proposed AD would require Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace Engineer,
During Taxi, Takeoff, Landing, or repetitive radiographic, electromagnetic Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
Emergency’’ (or similar wording) must testing high frequency (ETHF), and Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
be located outside of, and on or near the electromagnetic testing low frequency (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
access hatch of, the aft lower-deck Class (ETLF) inspections for cracking of the Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
C cargo compartment. wing lower skin, and repairs if 562–627–5224; fax: 562–627–5210;
6. The airplane must be operated as necessary. We are proposing this AD to email: haytham.alaidy@faa.gov.
private, not for hire, not for common detect and correct fatigue cracking in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
carriage. This provision does not the wing lower skin, which could
preclude the operator from receiving adversely affect the structural integrity Comments Invited
remuneration to the extent consistent of the wing. We invite you to send any written
with 14 CFR parts 125 and 91, subpart DATES: We must receive comments on relevant data, views, or arguments about
F, as applicable. this proposed AD by December 12, this proposal. Send your comments to
7. Use of the access hatch, and access 2016. an address listed under the ADDRESSES
to the aft Class C cargo compartment, is section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
limited to the crew only. A placard ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2016–9300; Directorate Identifier 2016–
stating, ‘‘Crew Only Access’’ must be NM–124–AD’’ at the beginning of your
located outside of, and on or near the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods: comments. We specifically invite
access hatch of, the aft lower-deck Class
C cargo compartment. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments on the overall regulatory,
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the economic, environmental, and energy
8. The Airplane Flight Manual must aspects of this proposed AD. We will
instruct the crew to close the access instructions for submitting comments.
hatch when crew are not accessing the • Fax: 202–493–2251. consider all comments received by the
• Mail: U.S. Department of closing date and may amend this
aft lower-deck Class C cargo proposed AD because of those
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
compartment. comments.
9. Special conditions 4, 6, and 7 must 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we
be documented in the Limitations
Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http://
section of the Airplane Flight Manual.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail www.regulations.gov, including any
Note: The airplane owner or operator must address above between 9 a.m. and 5 personal information you provide. We
contact the Transport Security p.m., Monday through Friday, except will also post a report summarizing each
Administration (TSA) prior to operating substantive verbal contact we receive
Federal holidays.
within United States airspace to ensure that
For service information identified in about this proposed AD.
this design, and related operational
procedures, comply with TSA requirements. this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
Discussion
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster We have received a report of a fuel
14, 2016. Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA leak in a Model C–118A airplane. The
Michael Kaszycki, 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; fuel leak, discovered during a post-flight
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Internet https:// inspection, resulted from a crack in the
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view wing lower skin just inboard of the
[FR Doc. 2016–25810 Filed 10–25–16; 8:45 am] this referenced service information at number 2 nacelle attach angle at wing
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the FAA, Transport Airplane station 175.
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Related AD 80–12–02 R1,
Renton, WA. For information on the Amendment 39–5499, applies to Model
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION availability of this material at the FAA, DC–6, DC–6A, DC–6B, R6D, and C–118
call 425–227–1221. It is also available series airplanes. AD 80–12–02 R1
Federal Aviation Administration on the internet at http:// requires repetitive inspections for
www.regulations.gov by searching for cracking of the left and right wing lower
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– skin at certain locations. Although wing
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9300; Directorate 9300. station 175 is covered by the inspection
Identifier 2016–NM–124–AD] mandated in AD 80–12–02 R1, the crack
Examining the AD Docket was missed during an AD-required
RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on inspection.
the Internet at http:// Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC6–
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing www.regulations.gov by searching for 57A001, dated April 28, 2016 (‘‘ASB
Company Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– DC6–57A001, Revision 0’’) is an
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 9300; or in person at the Docket alternative method of compliance
Administration (FAA), DOT. Management Facility between 9 a.m. (AMOC) to the inspections required by
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, paragraph (c)(1) of AD 80–12–02 R1.
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ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM). except Federal holidays. The AD docket This AMOC only applies to the areas
contains this proposed AD, the inspected in accordance with ASB DC6–
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new regulatory evaluation, any comments 57A001, Revision 0. The service
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The received, and other information. The information referenced in this NPRM
Boeing Company Model DC–6, DC–6A, street address for the Docket Office contains revised inspection procedures
C–118A, R6D–1, DC–6B, and R6D–1Z (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the for crack detection in the area around
airplanes. This proposed AD was ADDRESSES section. Comments will be wing station 175. Such cracking in the
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| Contact | John Shelden, FAA, Airframe and Cabin Safety Branch, ANM-115, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-2785; facsimile 425-227-1320. | |
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