81_FR_79603 81 FR 79384 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

81 FR 79384 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 219 (November 14, 2016)

Page Range79384-79389
FR Document2016-25491

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the manufacturer discovered locations where the control components and wiring of the left and right engine fuel spar valves do not have adequate physical separation to meet the redundant system separation requirements. This AD requires modifying the wiring, and installing a new relay bracket and new location for the relay on the left and right engine fuel spar valves. This AD also requires an inspection to identify the part number of the motor operated valve (MOV) actuators for the left and right engine fuel spar valves; replacement of specified MOV actuators with new MOV actuators; certain bonding resistance measurements; and applicable corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of control of both the left and right engine fuel spar valves during a single event, such as local wire bundle damage or a wire bundle fire, which could cause both engines to shut down or result in the inability to control an engine fire.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-7527; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-094-AD; 
Amendment 39-18686; AD 2016-21-05]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series 
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the 
manufacturer discovered locations where the control components and 
wiring of the left and right engine fuel spar valves do not have 
adequate physical separation to meet the redundant system separation 
requirements. This AD requires modifying the wiring, and installing a 
new relay bracket and new location for the relay on the left and right 
engine fuel spar valves. This AD also requires an inspection to 
identify the part number of the motor operated valve (MOV) actuators 
for the left and right engine fuel spar valves; replacement of 
specified MOV actuators with new MOV actuators; certain bonding 
resistance measurements; and applicable corrective actions. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent loss of control of both the left and right 
engine fuel spar valves during a single event, such as local wire 
bundle damage or a wire bundle fire, which could cause both engines to 
shut down or result in the inability to control an engine fire.

DATES: This AD is effective December 19, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 19, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 
206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information 
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also

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available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-7527.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
7527; 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: Brendan Shanley, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
telephone: 425-917-6492; 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 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2015 (80 FR 79754) 
(``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that the 
manufacturer discovered locations where the control components and 
wiring of the left and right engine fuel spar valves do not have 
adequate physical separation to meet the redundant system separation 
requirements. The NPRM proposed to require modifying the wiring, and 
installing a new relay bracket and new location for the relay on the 
left and right engine fuel spar valves. The NPRM also proposed to 
require an inspection to identify the part number of the MOV actuators 
for the left and right engine fuel spar valves; replacement of 
specified MOV actuators with new MOV actuators; certain bonding 
resistance measurements; and applicable corrective actions. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent loss of control of both the left and right 
engine fuel spar valves during a single event, such as local wire 
bundle damage or a wire bundle fire, which could cause both engines to 
shut down or result in the inability to control an engine fire.

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. Boeing stated that it has reviewed 
the NPRM and concurs with the contents of the NPRM.

Request To Reduce the Compliance Time

    One commenter, Geoffrey Barrance, requested that we reduce the 
compliance time in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD. Mr. Barrance 
stated he is concerned that the timescale proposed for implementing the 
required modification, 60 months after the effective date of the AD, is 
too long. Mr. Barrance commented that the unsafe condition is a common 
failure affecting the continued operation of both engines, and 
therefore is critical to the safe flight and landing of any airplane.
    We disagree with the commenter's request. It is important to note 
that while the commenter has indicated there is currently a common mode 
failure affecting the continued operation of both engines, it is more 
accurate to say that certain airplanes are currently in a configuration 
that makes them vulnerable to a single event causing a common mode 
failure. However, there have been no reports of any events causing this 
condition. This AD is intended to eliminate that condition.
    The compliance time is determined to be appropriate in 
consideration of the risk and the safety implications, the average 
utilization rate of the affected fleet, the practical aspects of an 
orderly modification of the fleet during regular maintenance periods, 
and the availability of required modification parts. In addition to our 
own criteria, we have also considered the manufacturer's safety 
assessment and recommendation for the compliance time. The compliance 
time accounts for the risk to the fleet, availability of parts, and 
other factors. Therefore, we have determined that the compliance time 
is acceptable. We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Remove the Concurrent Requirements

    All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan Airlines (JAL), and United Airlines 
(UAL) requested that we remove the concurrent requirement for 
accomplishing Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 3, dated 
September 25, 2015. JAL and ANA stated that there was no relationship 
between the wiring change and the actuator replacement. ANA, JAL, and 
UAL commented that Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 3, 
dated September 25, 2015, is already mandated by AD 2013-05-03, 
Amendment 39-17375 (78 FR 17290, March 21, 2013) (``AD 2013-05-03''), 
and it addressed MOV actuator part number (P/N) MA20A1001-1; therefore, 
it should not be a concurrent requirement. ANA also added that because 
the MOV actuator has been addressed, paragraphs (i)(2) and (i)(3) of 
the proposed AD should not be included.
    We partially agree with the commenters. We agree that the actions 
in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 3, dated September 25, 
2015, are the same actions that are required by AD 2013-05-03 in 
accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 2, dated 
September 20, 2010, with a compliance date of April 25, 2018. Because 
of the overlap in compliance times, the action required by AD 2013-05-
03 may not be fully completed by the time the requirements of this AD 
become effective. To ensure that the actuator change, in accordance 
with Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 3, dated September 
25, 2015, is done prior to the wiring change in accordance with Boeing 
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0061, Revision 2, dated May 
4, 2015, we have required Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 
3, dated September 25, 2015, as a concurrent requirement in this AD. 
Without this concurrent requirement, it is possible that this AD could 
approve certain configurations that are not compliant and safe. The 
concurrent requirement eliminates this possibility. The requirements of 
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 3, dated September 25, 
2015, and related credit for previous actions, will remain as stated. 
We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Use Boeing Information Notice for Completing the 
Requirements in the AD

    ANA requested that we include Boeing Service Bulletin Information 
Notice 777-28-0061, IN 03, dated November 16, 2015, to this AD to allow 
the operators to complete the proposed requirements of the NPRM.
    We partially agree with the commenter's request. We cannot include 
Boeing Service Bulletin Information Notice 777-28-0061, IN 03, dated 
November 16, 2015, as an

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appropriate source of service information in this AD because it is not 
an FAA-approved document. However, we acknowledge that for certain 
airplanes, Figure 22, Sheet 9, of Boeing Special Attention Service 
Bulletin 777-28-0061, Revision 2, dated May 4, 2015, includes an 
editorial error, which shows incorrect wire routing. Boeing Service 
Bulletin Information Notice 777-28-0061, IN 03, dated November 16, 
2015, allows for a modification of Group 2 airplanes that meets the 
requirements of the AD without an additional burden to operators. We 
have included a corrected figure in paragraph (h) of this AD to address 
this issue.
    In addition, Figure 11, Sheet 1, of Boeing Special Attention 
Service Bulletin 777-28-0061, Revision 2, dated May 4, 2015, is 
incorrect in that it shows the cap and stow of an existing wire, W4255-
1002-20, which is terminated at splice SP41201. The correct wire number 
to be capped and stowed is W6251-1002-20, which is terminated at splice 
SP41201. We have clarified this information in paragraph (h)(2) of this 
AD.

Request To Clarify the Terminating Action

    JAL and UAL requested that we clarify the terminating action 
specified in the proposed rule. JAL asked that Boeing Service Bulletin 
777-28A0034 be used as a terminating action for the requirements of the 
proposed rule. UAL stated that since AD 2013-05-03 already addressed 
MOV actuator P/N MA20A2027 and P/N MA30A1001, it contradicts 
airworthiness limitations (AWL) 28-AWL-MOV, which was mandated in AD 
2015-19-01, Amendment 39-18264 (80 FR 55521, dated September 16, 2015) 
(``AD 2015-19-01'').
    We agree that clarification is necessary. We agree that certain 
configurations in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 3, 
dated September 25, 2015, in conjunction with previous airplane 
configurations, alleviate the need to do the AWL task implemented by AD 
2013-05-03 because the configurations are outside the applicability of 
that AWL. However, we disagree with using Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
28A0034, Revision 3, dated September 25, 2015, as a terminating action 
because the requirement of AD 2015-19-01 is to implement the 
airworthiness limitations items (ALI) into an operator's maintenance 
program, and this must be done regardless of the configuration of the 
airplane. Further, certain MOV actuator part numbers can be installed 
that will place an airplane in the applicability of AWL 28-AWL-MOV, 
thus requiring periodic inspections to ensure safe operation. Each 
operator has the option to select a configuration best for its 
circumstances and can evaluate its configurations and determine if AWL 
28-AWL-MOV is applicable to their fleet configuration. We have not 
changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Review the Design and Certification Process

    Geoffrey Barrance requested that we review the design and 
certification process that allowed for the unsafe condition to exist, 
as well as a review of designs in other airplanes with similar unsafe 
conditions. Mr. Barrance commented that the unsafe condition indicated 
a failure has occurred in the design and certification process for the 
airplane type. Mr. Barrance also commented that a review of the 
airplane design is required to prevent the implementation of common 
mode fault exposures for redundant systems.
    We acknowledge the commenter's concerns. We continuously evaluate 
our certification system and procedures and improve them when problems 
are found. If the FAA is made aware of potential design deficiencies 
occurring on a certificated product, we conduct an investigation, 
evaluate the manufacturer's root-cause analysis, and make a 
determination whether or not an unsafe condition exists. We then take 
appropriate action to mitigate the unsafe condition and to identify and 
incorporate certification system process improvements for future 
designs. Furthermore, the manufacturer performs a cross model 
evaluation to determine if the condition exists on other models. We 
agree with the manufacturer's actions in this regard. We have not 
changed this AD regarding this issue.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0061, 
Revision 2, dated May 4, 2015. The service information describes 
procedures for modifying the wiring, and installing a new relay bracket 
and new location for the relay on the left and right engine fuel spar 
valves.
    We have also reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 
3, dated September 25, 2015. The service information describes 
procedures for an inspection of the MOV actuators of the left and right 
engine fuel spar valves for (P/N) MA20A1001-1, replacement of MOV 
actuators, measurement of the electrical resistance of the bond from 
the adapter plate to the airplane structure, and applicable corrective 
actions.
    This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 133 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                 Cost on U.S.
             Action                   Labor cost          Parts cost       Cost per product        operators
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Installation and modification...  119 work-hours x    Up to $3,780        Up to $13,895       Up to $1,848,035
                                   $85 per hour =      depending on        depending on        depending on
                                   $10,115.            airplane            airplane            airplane
                                                       configuration.      configuration.      configuration.
Inspection of MOV actuators       1 work-hour x $85   $0................  $85...............  $11,305.
 [concurrent requirements].        per hour = $85.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
and bonding resistance measurements that would be required based on the 
results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need these replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                Action                        Labor cost               Parts cost            Cost per product
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Replacement of MOV actuators for the   Up to 105 work-hours x   Up to $10,954..........  Up to $19,879.
 left and right engine fuel spar        $85 per hour = $8,925.
 valves.
Bonding resistance measurements......  1 work-hour x $85 per    $0.....................  $85.
                                        hour = $85.
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    We have received no definitive data on the costs of the corrective 
actions for the bonding resistance measurement in this AD.

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):

2016-21-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18686; Docket No. FAA-
2015-7527; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-094-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective December 19, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -
300, and -300ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as 
identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0061, 
Revision 2, dated May 4, 2015.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 2822, Fuel Boost 
Pump.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the 
manufacturer discovered locations where the control components and 
wiring of the left and right engine fuel spar valves do not have 
adequate physical separation to meet the redundant system separation 
requirements. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of control of 
both the left and right engine fuel spar valves during a single 
event, such as local wire bundle damage or a wire bundle fire, which 
could cause both engines to shut down or result in the inability to 
control an engine fire.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Modification

    Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the 
wiring and install new relay brackets in new locations to allow 
installation of new relays for the left and right engine fuel spar 
valves, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0061, Revision 2, dated 
May 4, 2015, except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD.

(h) Exceptions to the Service Information

    (1) Where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0061, 
Revision 2, dated May 4, 2015, specifies to use Figure 22, Sheet 9, 
for the wiring installation of the right engine fuel spar valve, 
this AD requires using figure 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (2) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0061, 
Revision 2, dated May 4, 2015, specifies to use Figure 11, Sheet 1, 
for the wiring change at E2-6--Shelf to Disconnect Panel and Splice 
Area. The figure shows the capping and stowing of an existing wire, 
W4255-1002-20, which is terminated at splice SP41201. The wire 
number is incorrect. The correct wire number to cap and stow is 
W6251-1002-20, which is terminated at splice SP41201.

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(i) Concurrent Requirements

    (1) Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the requirements 
of paragraph (g) of this AD: Do an inspection of the motor operated 
valve (MOV) actuators of the left and right engine fuel spar valves 
for part number (P/N) MA20A1001-1, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, 
Revision 3, dated September 25, 2015. A review of airplane 
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the 
part number can be conclusively determined from that review.
    (2) If any MOV actuator having P/N MA20A1001-1 is found during 
the inspection required by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, prior to or 
concurrently with accomplishing the requirements of paragraph (g) of 
this AD, replace the MOV actuator with either a new or serviceable 
MOV actuator having P/N MA30A1001, MA30A1017, MA20A2027, or an MOV 
actuator that meets the criteria specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) 
and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD; and, as applicable, measure the 
electrical resistance of the bond from the adapter plate to the 
airplane structure and, before further flight, do all applicable 
corrective actions. All actions specified in this paragraph for the 
left and right engine fuel spar valves must be done in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
28A0034, Revision 3, dated September 25, 2015.
    (i) The replacement MOV actuator must be a Boeing part that is 
approved after the issuance of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, 
Revision 3, dated September 25, 2015, by the Manager, Seattle 
Aircraft

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Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 
Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been 
authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to approve the part.
    (ii) The replacement MOV actuator must be fully interchangeable 
with the part specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, 
Revision 3, dated September 25, 2015.

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for the requirements of 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Boeing Special Attention Service 
Bulletin 777-28-0061, dated October 25, 2010; or Boeing Special 
Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0061, Revision 1, dated January 
26, 2012; as applicable. These documents are not incorporated by 
reference in this AD.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the requirements of 
paragraph (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before 
April 25, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-05-03, Amendment 39-
17375 (78 FR 17290, March 21, 2013), ``AD 2013-05-03''), using 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, dated August 2, 2007; or 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 1, dated May 20, 
2010; except that the replacement of MOV actuators of the left and 
right engine fuel spar valves must also include cap sealing the 
bonding jumper, as described in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, 
Revision 2, dated September 20, 2010; and provided that the 
replacement is an MOV actuator identified in paragraph (j)(2)(i) or 
(j)(2)(ii) of this AD. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, 
dated August 2, 2007, and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, 
Revision 1, dated May 20, 2010, are not incorporated by reference in 
this AD. Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 2, dated 
September 20, 2010, is incorporated by reference in AD 2013-05-03.
    (i) An MOV actuator that has P/N MA30A1001, MA30A1017, or 
MA20A2027.
    (ii) An MOV actuator that has a part number other than P/N 
MA20A1001-1 and meets the criteria specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) 
and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (3) This paragraph provides credit for the requirements of 
paragraph (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, 
Revision 2, dated September 20, 2010, which was incorporated by 
reference in AD 2013-05-03.

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle 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 
(l)(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 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.

(l) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Brendan Shanley, 
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, 
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-917-6492; fax: 425-917-6590; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.

(m) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0061, 
Revision 2, dated May 4, 2015.
    (ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 3, dated 
September 25, 2015.
    (3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, 
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; 
telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet 
https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at 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 October 7, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                           (n) New Requirement of This AD:                         flight standards district office/certificate          DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                           Terminating Action                                      holding district office.
                                              For airplanes on which any incorrectly                  (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any           Federal Aviation Administration
                                           oriented fastener, and no fractured or missing          requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
                                           fastener, was detected during any inspection            actions from a manufacturer, the action must          14 CFR Part 39
                                           required by paragraph (g), (h)(2), (i), and (j)(1)      be accomplished using a method approved
                                           of this AD: Within 24 months after the                  by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,                [Docket No. FAA–2015–7527; Directorate
                                           effective date of this AD, replace all forward          FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA              Identifier 2015–NM–094–AD; Amendment
                                           and aft fasteners, regardless of condition or           DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval             39–18686; AD 2016–21–05]
                                           orientation, at WS 76.50 and WS 127.25, on              must include the DAO-authorized signature.
                                                                                                                                                         RIN 2120–AA64
                                           affected wings, in accordance with the                  (q) Related Information
                                           Accomplishment Instructions of the                                                                            Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
                                           applicable service information specified in               (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                           paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this AD, except         Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian             Company Airplanes
                                           as provided by paragraph (m) of this AD.                Emergency AD CF–2013–39R2, dated
                                                                                                                                                         AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                           Doing the replacements specified in this                December 12, 2014, for related information.
                                                                                                   This MCAI may be found in the AD docket               Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                           paragraph terminates the requirements of this
                                           AD. Doing the replacements specified in this            on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov         ACTION: Final rule.
                                           paragraph terminates the requirements of                by searching for and locating Docket No.
                                           paragraphs (g) and (j) of AD 2014–03–17,                FAA–2016–5593.                                        SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new
                                           only for the airplane on which the                        (2) Service information identified in this          airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                           replacement was done.                                   AD that is not incorporated by reference is           The Boeing Company Model 777–200,
                                           (o) Credit for Previous Actions
                                                                                                   available at the addresses specified in               –200LR, –300, and –300ER series
                                                                                                   paragraphs (r)(4) and (r)(5) of this AD.              airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
                                             This paragraph restates the provisions of                                                                   report indicating that the manufacturer
                                           paragraph (n) of AD 2015–02–23, with new                (r) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                           credit for paragraph (n) of this AD. This
                                                                                                                                                         discovered locations where the control
                                                                                                      (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                           paragraph provides credit for actions                   approved the incorporation by reference               components and wiring of the left and
                                           required by paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (n) of        (IBR) of the service information listed in this       right engine fuel spar valves do not have
                                           this AD, if those actions were performed                paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR             adequate physical separation to meet
                                           before the effective date of this AD using the          part 51.                                              the redundant system separation
                                           applicable service information identified in               (2) You must use this service information          requirements. This AD requires
                                           paragraphs (o)(1) through (o)(4) of this AD.            as applicable to do the actions required by           modifying the wiring, and installing a
                                             (1) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin                 this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.          new relay bracket and new location for
                                           A600–0763, including Appendixes 1 and 2,                   (3) The following service information was
                                           dated September 26, 2013, which was
                                                                                                                                                         the relay on the left and right engine
                                                                                                   approved for IBR on February 18, 2015 (80             fuel spar valves. This AD also requires
                                           previously incorporated by reference on                 FR 5670, February 3, 2015).
                                           March 6, 2014 (79 FR 9389, February 19,                                                                       an inspection to identify the part
                                                                                                      (i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
                                           2014).                                                  A600–0763, Revision 02, dated December 9,             number of the motor operated valve
                                             (2) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin                 2014, including Appendixes 1 and 2, dated             (MOV) actuators for the left and right
                                           A600–0763, Revision 01, dated February 26,              September 26, 2013.                                   engine fuel spar valves; replacement of
                                           2014, including Appendixes 1 and 2, dated                  (ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin             specified MOV actuators with new MOV
                                           September 26, 2013, which is not                        A601–0627, Revision 02, dated December 9,             actuators; certain bonding resistance
                                           incorporated by reference in this AD.                   2014, including Appendixes 1 and 2, dated             measurements; and applicable
                                             (3) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin                 September 26, 2013.
                                           A601–0627, including Appendixes 1 and 2,
                                                                                                                                                         corrective actions. We are issuing this
                                                                                                      (4) For service information identified in          AD to prevent loss of control of both the
                                           dated September 26, 2013, which was                     this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
                                           previously incorporated by reference on                                                                       left and right engine fuel spar valves
                                                                                                   Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
                                           March 6, 2014 (79 FR 9389, February 19,                                                                       during a single event, such as local wire
                                                                                                   Canada; Widebody Customer Response
                                           2014).                                                  Center North America toll-free telephone: 1–          bundle damage or a wire bundle fire,
                                             (4) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin                 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1–             which could cause both engines to shut
                                           A601–0627, Revision 01, dated February 26,              514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email:                down or result in the inability to control
                                           2014, including Appendixes 1 and 2, dated               ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet:                 an engine fire.
                                           September 26, 2013, which is not                        http://www.bombardier.com.
                                           incorporated by reference in this AD.                                                                         DATES: This AD is effective December
                                                                                                      (5) You may view this service information          19, 2016.
                                           (p) Other FAA AD Provisions                             at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,              The Director of the Federal Register
                                                                                                   1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                             The following provisions also apply to this                                                                 approved the incorporation by reference
                                           AD:                                                     information on the availability of this
                                                                                                   material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                                                                                                                         of certain publications listed in this AD
                                             (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                                                                       as of December 19, 2016.
                                           (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO,                        (6) You may view this service information
                                                                                                   that is incorporated by reference at the              ADDRESSES: For service information
                                           ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve
                                           AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the               National Archives and Records                         identified in this final rule, contact
                                           procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In                    Administration (NARA). For information on             Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
                                           accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your                 the availability of this material at NARA, call       Attention: Data & Services Management,
                                           request to your principal inspector or local            202–741–6030, or go to: http://                       P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA
                                           Flight Standards District Office, as                    www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                                                                                                                         98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
                                           appropriate. If sending information directly            locations.html.
                                                                                                                                                         extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet
                                           to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program                       Issued in Renton, Washington, on October           https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
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                                           Manager, Continuing Operational Safety,                 7, 2016.                                              may view this referenced service
                                           FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue,                 Michael Kaszycki,
                                           Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:                                                                     information at the FAA, Transport
                                                                                                   Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
                                           516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–5531. Before
                                                                                                   Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          SW., Renton, WA. For information on
                                           using any approved AMOC, notify your
                                           appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a           [FR Doc. 2016–25009 Filed 11–10–16; 8:45 am]          the availability of this material at the
                                           principal inspector, the manager of the local           BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also


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                                           available on the Internet at http://                    which could cause both engines to shut                September 25, 2015. JAL and ANA
                                           www.regulations.gov by searching for                    down or result in the inability to control            stated that there was no relationship
                                           and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                       an engine fire.                                       between the wiring change and the
                                           7527.                                                                                                         actuator replacement. ANA, JAL, and
                                                                                                   Comments
                                                                                                                                                         UAL commented that Boeing Service
                                           Examining the AD Docket                                   We gave the public the opportunity to               Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision 3,
                                             You may examine the AD docket on                      participate in developing this AD. The                dated September 25, 2015, is already
                                           the Internet at http://                                 following presents the comments                       mandated by AD 2013–05–03,
                                           www.regulations.gov by searching for                    received on the NPRM and the FAA’s                    Amendment 39–17375 (78 FR 17290,
                                           and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                       response to each comment. Boeing                      March 21, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–05–03’’),
                                           7527; or in person at the Docket                        stated that it has reviewed the NPRM                  and it addressed MOV actuator part
                                           Management Facility between 9 a.m.                      and concurs with the contents of the                  number (P/N) MA20A1001–1; therefore,
                                           and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                      NPRM.                                                 it should not be a concurrent
                                           except Federal holidays. The AD docket                  Request To Reduce the Compliance                      requirement. ANA also added that
                                           contains this AD, the regulatory                        Time                                                  because the MOV actuator has been
                                           evaluation, any comments received, and                                                                        addressed, paragraphs (i)(2) and (i)(3) of
                                           other information. The address for the                     One commenter, Geoffrey Barrance,                  the proposed AD should not be
                                           Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                  requested that we reduce the                          included.
                                           Docket Management Facility, U.S.                        compliance time in paragraph (g) of the                  We partially agree with the
                                           Department of Transportation, Docket                    proposed AD. Mr. Barrance stated he is                commenters. We agree that the actions
                                           Operations, M–30, West Building                         concerned that the timescale proposed                 in Boeing Service Bulletin 777–
                                           Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                        for implementing the required                         28A0034, Revision 3, dated September
                                           New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,                      modification, 60 months after the                     25, 2015, are the same actions that are
                                           DC 20590.                                               effective date of the AD, is too long. Mr.            required by AD 2013–05–03 in
                                                                                                   Barrance commented that the unsafe                    accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin
                                           FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                   condition is a common failure affecting               777–28A0034, Revision 2, dated
                                           Brendan Shanley, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                                                                   the continued operation of both engines,              September 20, 2010, with a compliance
                                           Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
                                                                                                   and therefore is critical to the safe flight          date of April 25, 2018. Because of the
                                           130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
                                                                                                   and landing of any airplane.                          overlap in compliance times, the action
                                           Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,                      We disagree with the commenter’s                   required by AD 2013–05–03 may not be
                                           WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–917–                      request. It is important to note that                 fully completed by the time the
                                           6492; fax: 425–917–6590; email:                         while the commenter has indicated                     requirements of this AD become
                                           brendan.shanley@faa.gov.                                there is currently a common mode                      effective. To ensure that the actuator
                                           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              failure affecting the continued operation             change, in accordance with Boeing
                                           Discussion                                              of both engines, it is more accurate to               Service Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision
                                                                                                   say that certain airplanes are currently              3, dated September 25, 2015, is done
                                              We issued a notice of proposed                       in a configuration that makes them                    prior to the wiring change in accordance
                                           rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                       vulnerable to a single event causing a                with Boeing Special Attention Service
                                           part 39 by adding an AD that would                      common mode failure. However, there                   Bulletin 777–28–0061, Revision 2, dated
                                           apply to certain The Boeing Company                     have been no reports of any events                    May 4, 2015, we have required Boeing
                                           Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, and                        causing this condition. This AD is                    Service Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision
                                           –300ER series airplanes. The NPRM                       intended to eliminate that condition.                 3, dated September 25, 2015, as a
                                           published in the Federal Register on                       The compliance time is determined to               concurrent requirement in this AD.
                                           December 23, 2015 (80 FR 79754) (‘‘the                  be appropriate in consideration of the                Without this concurrent requirement, it
                                           NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by                       risk and the safety implications, the                 is possible that this AD could approve
                                           a report indicating that the                            average utilization rate of the affected              certain configurations that are not
                                           manufacturer discovered locations                       fleet, the practical aspects of an orderly            compliant and safe. The concurrent
                                           where the control components and                        modification of the fleet during regular              requirement eliminates this possibility.
                                           wiring of the left and right engine fuel                maintenance periods, and the                          The requirements of Boeing Service
                                           spar valves do not have adequate                        availability of required modification                 Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision 3,
                                           physical separation to meet the                         parts. In addition to our own criteria, we            dated September 25, 2015, and related
                                           redundant system separation                             have also considered the manufacturer’s               credit for previous actions, will remain
                                           requirements. The NPRM proposed to                      safety assessment and recommendation                  as stated. We have not changed this AD
                                           require modifying the wiring, and                       for the compliance time. The                          in this regard.
                                           installing a new relay bracket and new                  compliance time accounts for the risk to
                                           location for the relay on the left and                  the fleet, availability of parts, and other           Request To Use Boeing Information
                                           right engine fuel spar valves. The NPRM                 factors. Therefore, we have determined                Notice for Completing the Requirements
                                           also proposed to require an inspection                  that the compliance time is acceptable.               in the AD
                                           to identify the part number of the MOV                  We have not changed this AD in this                     ANA requested that we include
                                           actuators for the left and right engine                 regard.                                               Boeing Service Bulletin Information
                                           fuel spar valves; replacement of                                                                              Notice 777–28–0061, IN 03, dated
                                           specified MOV actuators with new MOV                    Request To Remove the Concurrent                      November 16, 2015, to this AD to allow
                                           actuators; certain bonding resistance                   Requirements                                          the operators to complete the proposed
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                                           measurements; and applicable                              All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan                     requirements of the NPRM.
                                           corrective actions. We are issuing this                 Airlines (JAL), and United Airlines                     We partially agree with the
                                           AD to prevent loss of control of both the               (UAL) requested that we remove the                    commenter’s request. We cannot
                                           left and right engine fuel spar valves                  concurrent requirement for                            include Boeing Service Bulletin
                                           during a single event, such as local wire               accomplishing Boeing Service Bulletin                 Information Notice 777–28–0061, IN 03,
                                           bundle damage or a wire bundle fire,                    777–28A0034, Revision 3, dated                        dated November 16, 2015, as an


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                                           appropriate source of service                           AWL. However, we disagree with using                         actions in this regard. We have not
                                           information in this AD because it is not                Boeing Service Bulletin 777–28A0034,                         changed this AD regarding this issue.
                                           an FAA-approved document. However,                      Revision 3, dated September 25, 2015,
                                                                                                                                                                Conclusion
                                           we acknowledge that for certain                         as a terminating action because the
                                           airplanes, Figure 22, Sheet 9, of Boeing                requirement of AD 2015–19–01 is to                             We reviewed the relevant data,
                                           Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–                 implement the airworthiness limitations                      considered the comments received, and
                                           28–0061, Revision 2, dated May 4, 2015,                 items (ALI) into an operator’s                               determined that air safety and the
                                           includes an editorial error, which shows                maintenance program, and this must be                        public interest require adopting this AD
                                           incorrect wire routing. Boeing Service                  done regardless of the configuration of                      with the changes described previously
                                           Bulletin Information Notice 777–28–                     the airplane. Further, certain MOV                           and minor editorial changes. We have
                                           0061, IN 03, dated November 16, 2015,                   actuator part numbers can be installed                       determined that these minor changes:
                                           allows for a modification of Group 2                    that will place an airplane in the                             • Are consistent with the intent that
                                           airplanes that meets the requirements of                applicability of AWL 28–AWL–MOV,                             was proposed in the NPRM for
                                           the AD without an additional burden to                  thus requiring periodic inspections to                       correcting the unsafe condition; and
                                           operators. We have included a corrected                 ensure safe operation. Each operator has
                                           figure in paragraph (h) of this AD to                   the option to select a configuration best                      • Do not add any additional burden
                                           address this issue.                                     for its circumstances and can evaluate                       upon the public than was already
                                              In addition, Figure 11, Sheet 1, of                  its configurations and determine if AWL                      proposed in the NPRM.
                                           Boeing Special Attention Service                        28–AWL–MOV is applicable to their                              We also determined that these
                                           Bulletin 777–28–0061, Revision 2, dated                 fleet configuration. We have not                             changes will not increase the economic
                                           May 4, 2015, is incorrect in that it                    changed this AD in this regard.                              burden on any operator or increase the
                                           shows the cap and stow of an existing                                                                                scope of this AD.
                                           wire, W4255–1002–20, which is                           Request To Review the Design and
                                                                                                   Certification Process                                        Related Service Information Under 1
                                           terminated at splice SP41201. The                                                                                    CFR Part 51
                                           correct wire number to be capped and                      Geoffrey Barrance requested that we
                                           stowed is W6251–1002–20, which is                       review the design and certification                             We reviewed Boeing Special
                                           terminated at splice SP41201. We have                   process that allowed for the unsafe                          Attention Service Bulletin 777–28–
                                           clarified this information in paragraph                 condition to exist, as well as a review                      0061, Revision 2, dated May 4, 2015.
                                           (h)(2) of this AD.                                      of designs in other airplanes with                           The service information describes
                                                                                                   similar unsafe conditions. Mr. Barrance                      procedures for modifying the wiring,
                                           Request To Clarify the Terminating                      commented that the unsafe condition                          and installing a new relay bracket and
                                           Action                                                  indicated a failure has occurred in the                      new location for the relay on the left
                                             JAL and UAL requested that we                         design and certification process for the                     and right engine fuel spar valves.
                                           clarify the terminating action specified                airplane type. Mr. Barrance also                                We have also reviewed Boeing Service
                                           in the proposed rule. JAL asked that                    commented that a review of the airplane                      Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision 3,
                                           Boeing Service Bulletin 777–28A0034                     design is required to prevent the                            dated September 25, 2015. The service
                                           be used as a terminating action for the                 implementation of common mode fault                          information describes procedures for an
                                           requirements of the proposed rule. UAL                  exposures for redundant systems.                             inspection of the MOV actuators of the
                                           stated that since AD 2013–05–03                           We acknowledge the commenter’s                             left and right engine fuel spar valves for
                                           already addressed MOV actuator P/N                      concerns. We continuously evaluate our                       (P/N) MA20A1001–1, replacement of
                                           MA20A2027 and P/N MA30A1001, it                         certification system and procedures and
                                                                                                                                                                MOV actuators, measurement of the
                                           contradicts airworthiness limitations                   improve them when problems are
                                                                                                                                                                electrical resistance of the bond from
                                           (AWL) 28–AWL–MOV, which was                             found. If the FAA is made aware of
                                                                                                                                                                the adapter plate to the airplane
                                           mandated in AD 2015–19–01,                              potential design deficiencies occurring
                                                                                                                                                                structure, and applicable corrective
                                           Amendment 39–18264 (80 FR 55521,                        on a certificated product, we conduct an
                                                                                                                                                                actions.
                                           dated September 16, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–                   investigation, evaluate the
                                           19–01’’).                                               manufacturer’s root-cause analysis, and                         This service information is reasonably
                                             We agree that clarification is                        make a determination whether or not an                       available because the interested parties
                                           necessary. We agree that certain                        unsafe condition exists. We then take                        have access to it through their normal
                                           configurations in Boeing Service                        appropriate action to mitigate the unsafe                    course of business or by the means
                                           Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision 3,                       condition and to identify and                                identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                           dated September 25, 2015, in                            incorporate certification system process                     Costs of Compliance
                                           conjunction with previous airplane                      improvements for future designs.
                                           configurations, alleviate the need to do                Furthermore, the manufacturer performs                         We estimate that this AD affects 133
                                           the AWL task implemented by AD                          a cross model evaluation to determine if                     airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                           2013–05–03 because the configurations                   the condition exists on other models.                          We estimate the following costs to
                                           are outside the applicability of that                   We agree with the manufacturer’s                             comply with this AD:

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

                                           Installation and modifica-       119 work-hours × $85 per          Up to $3,780 depending                    Up to $13,895 depending                  Up to $1,848,035 depend-
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                                             tion.                            hour = $10,115.                   on airplane configuration.                on airplane configuration.               ing on airplane configu-
                                                                                                                                                                                                   ration.
                                           Inspection of MOV actu-          1 work-hour × $85 per             $0 ...................................... $85 .................................... $11,305.
                                             ators [concurrent re-            hour = $85.
                                             quirements].




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

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

                                           Replacement of MOV actuators for          Up to 105 work-hours × $85 per             Up to $10,954 ...............................           Up to $19,879.
                                             the left and right engine fuel            hour = $8,925.
                                             spar valves.
                                           Bonding resistance measurements           1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85           $0 ..................................................   $85.



                                             We have received no definitive data                     (4) Will not have a significant                                 (e) Unsafe Condition
                                           on the costs of the corrective actions for              economic impact, positive or negative,                              This AD was prompted by a report
                                           the bonding resistance measurement in                   on a substantial number of small entities                         indicating that the manufacturer discovered
                                           this AD.                                                under the criteria of the Regulatory                              locations where the control components and
                                                                                                   Flexibility Act.                                                  wiring of the left and right engine fuel spar
                                           Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                                                                                                                                     valves do not have adequate physical
                                              Title 49 of the United States Code                   List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                                separation to meet the redundant system
                                           specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                          separation requirements. We are issuing this
                                           rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                   safety, Incorporation by reference,                               AD to prevent loss of control of both the left
                                           section 106, describes the authority of                 Safety.                                                           and right engine fuel spar valves during a
                                           the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                                                                                      single event, such as local wire bundle
                                           Aviation Programs, describes in more                    Adoption of the Amendment                                         damage or a wire bundle fire, which could
                                           detail the scope of the Agency’s                                                                                          cause both engines to shut down or result in
                                                                                                     Accordingly, under the authority                                the inability to control an engine fire.
                                           authority.                                              delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                              We are issuing this rulemaking under                 the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                                  (f) Compliance
                                           the authority described in Subtitle VII,                follows:                                                            Comply with this AD within the
                                           Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                                                                                       compliance times specified, unless already
                                           ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                    PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                             done.
                                           section, Congress charges the FAA with                  DIRECTIVES
                                           promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                                                                                (g) Modification
                                           air commerce by prescribing regulations                 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                              Within 60 months after the effective date
                                           for practices, methods, and procedures                  continues to read as follows:                                     of this AD, modify the wiring and install new
                                           the Administrator finds necessary for                       Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                                                                                                                                     relay brackets in new locations to allow
                                           safety in air commerce. This regulation                                                                                   installation of new relays for the left and
                                           is within the scope of that authority                   § 39.13   [Amended]                                               right engine fuel spar valves, in accordance
                                           because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                                  with the Accomplishment Instructions of
                                           that is likely to exist or develop on                   ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                             Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
                                           products identified in this rulemaking                  the following new airworthiness                                   777–28–0061, Revision 2, dated May 4, 2015,
                                           action.                                                 directive (AD):                                                   except as required by paragraph (h) of this
                                                                                                   2016–21–05 The Boeing Company:                                    AD.
                                           Regulatory Findings                                         Amendment 39–18686; Docket No.                                (h) Exceptions to the Service Information
                                             This AD will not have federalism                          FAA–2015–7527; Directorate Identifier
                                                                                                                                                                        (1) Where Boeing Special Attention Service
                                           implications under Executive Order                          2015–NM–094–AD.
                                                                                                                                                                     Bulletin 777–28–0061, Revision 2, dated May
                                           13132. This AD will not have a                          (a) Effective Date                                                4, 2015, specifies to use Figure 22, Sheet 9,
                                           substantial direct effect on the States, on               This AD is effective December 19, 2016.                         for the wiring installation of the right engine
                                           the relationship between the national                                                                                     fuel spar valve, this AD requires using figure
                                           government and the States, or on the                    (b) Affected ADs                                                  1 to paragraph (h) of this AD.
                                           distribution of power and                                 None.                                                              (2) Boeing Special Attention Service
                                           responsibilities among the various                                                                                        Bulletin 777–28–0061, Revision 2, dated May
                                                                                                   (c) Applicability
                                           levels of government.                                                                                                     4, 2015, specifies to use Figure 11, Sheet 1,
                                             For the reasons discussed above, I                       This AD applies to The Boeing Company                          for the wiring change at E2–6—Shelf to
                                           certify that this AD:                                   Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER                           Disconnect Panel and Splice Area. The figure
                                             (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                 series airplanes, certificated in any category,                   shows the capping and stowing of an existing
                                                                                                   as identified in Boeing Special Attention                         wire, W4255–1002–20, which is terminated
                                           action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                   Service Bulletin 777–28–0061, Revision 2,
                                             (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                                                                                 at splice SP41201. The wire number is
                                                                                                   dated May 4, 2015.                                                incorrect. The correct wire number to cap
                                           DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                           (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),                       (d) Subject                                                       and stow is W6251–1002–20, which is
                                             (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                                                                                 terminated at splice SP41201.
                                                                                                     Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                           in Alaska, and                                          America Code 2822, Fuel Boost Pump.                               BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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                                           BILLING CODE 4910–13–C                                  part number can be conclusively determined            from the adapter plate to the airplane
                                           (i) Concurrent Requirements                             from that review.                                     structure and, before further flight, do all
                                                                                                      (2) If any MOV actuator having P/N                 applicable corrective actions. All actions
                                              (1) Prior to or concurrently with                    MA20A1001–1 is found during the                       specified in this paragraph for the left and
                                           accomplishing the requirements of paragraph             inspection required by paragraph (i)(1) of this       right engine fuel spar valves must be done in
                                           (g) of this AD: Do an inspection of the motor           AD, prior to or concurrently with                     accordance with the Accomplishment
                                           operated valve (MOV) actuators of the left              accomplishing the requirements of paragraph           Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–
                                           and right engine fuel spar valves for part              (g) of this AD, replace the MOV actuator with         28A0034, Revision 3, dated September 25,
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                                           number (P/N) MA20A1001–1, in accordance                 either a new or serviceable MOV actuator              2015.
                                           with the Accomplishment Instructions of                 having P/N MA30A1001, MA30A1017,                         (i) The replacement MOV actuator must be
                                           Boeing Service Bulletin 777–28A0034,                    MA20A2027, or an MOV actuator that meets              a Boeing part that is approved after the
                                           Revision 3, dated September 25, 2015. A                 the criteria specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i)        issuance of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–
                                           review of airplane maintenance records is               and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD; and, as applicable,        28A0034, Revision 3, dated September 25,
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                                           acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the            measure the electrical resistance of the bond         2015, by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft



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                                           Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or the                 or lacking a principal inspector, the manager         DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
                                           Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization                of the local flight standards district office/
                                           Designation Authorization (ODA) that has                certificate holding district office.                  Drug Enforcement Administration
                                           been authorized by the Manager, Seattle                    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
                                           ACO, to approve the part.                               level of safety may be used for any repair,           21 CFR Part 1308
                                             (ii) The replacement MOV actuator must be             modification, or alteration required by this
                                           fully interchangeable with the part specified           AD if it is approved by the Boeing                    [Docket No. DEA–440]
                                           in Boeing Service Bulletin 777–28A0034,                 Commercial Airplanes ODA that has been
                                           Revision 3, dated September 25, 2015.                   authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to            Schedules of Controlled Substances:
                                           (j) Credit for Previous Actions                         make those findings. To be approved, the              Temporary Placement of U–47700 Into
                                                                                                   repair method, modification deviation, or             Schedule I
                                              (1) This paragraph provides credit for the
                                           requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, if            alteration deviation must meet the
                                                                                                                                                         AGENCY:  Drug Enforcement
                                           those actions were performed before the                 certification basis of the airplane and the
                                                                                                                                                         Administration, Department of Justice.
                                           effective date of this AD using Boeing Special          approval must specifically refer to this AD.
                                           Attention Service Bulletin 777–28–0061,                                                                       ACTION: Final order.
                                                                                                   (l) Related Information
                                           dated October 25, 2010; or Boeing Special
                                           Attention Service Bulletin 777–28–0061,                   (1) For more information about this AD,             SUMMARY:    The Administrator of the Drug
                                           Revision 1, dated January 26, 2012; as                  contact Brendan Shanley, Aerospace                    Enforcement Administration is issuing
                                           applicable. These documents are not                     Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch,               this final order to temporarily schedule
                                           incorporated by reference in this AD.                   ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft                       the synthetic opioid, 3,4-dichloro-N-[2-
                                              (2) This paragraph provides credit for the           Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,           (dimethylamino)cyclohexyl]-N-
                                           requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD, if            Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–                methylbenzamide (also known as
                                           those actions were performed before April               917–6492; fax: 425–917–6590; email:                   U–47700), and its isomers, esters,
                                           25, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013–05–             brendan.shanley@faa.gov.                              ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters
                                           03, Amendment 39–17375 (78 FR 17290,                      (2) Service information identified in this          and ethers, into schedule I pursuant to
                                           March 21, 2013), ‘‘AD 2013–05–03’’), using              AD that is not incorporated by reference is
                                           Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–28A0034,
                                                                                                                                                         the temporary scheduling provisions of
                                                                                                   available at the addresses specified in               the Controlled Substances Act. This
                                           dated August 2, 2007; or Boeing Alert Service           paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
                                           Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision 1, dated                                                                       action is based on a finding by the
                                           May 20, 2010; except that the replacement of            (m) Material Incorporated by Reference                Administrator that the placement of
                                           MOV actuators of the left and right engine                 (1) The Director of the Federal Register           U–47700 into schedule I of the
                                           fuel spar valves must also include cap sealing                                                                Controlled Substances Act is necessary
                                                                                                   approved the incorporation by reference
                                           the bonding jumper, as described in Boeing                                                                    to avoid an imminent hazard to the
                                                                                                   (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                           Service Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision 2,                                                                     public safety. As a result of this order,
                                           dated September 20, 2010; and provided that             paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                                                                                   part 51.                                              the regulatory controls and
                                           the replacement is an MOV actuator
                                           identified in paragraph (j)(2)(i) or (j)(2)(ii) of         (2) You must use this service information          administrative, civil, and criminal
                                           this AD. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–             as applicable to do the actions required by           sanctions applicable to schedule I
                                           28A0034, dated August 2, 2007, and Boeing               this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.           controlled substances will be imposed
                                           Alert Service Bulletin 777–28A0034,                        (i) Boeing Special Attention Service               on persons who handle (manufacture,
                                           Revision 1, dated May 20, 2010, are not                 Bulletin 777–28–0061, Revision 2, dated May           distribute, reverse distribute, import,
                                           incorporated by reference in this AD. Boeing            4, 2015.                                              export, engage in research, conduct
                                           Service Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision 2,                  (ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 777–28A0034,          instructional activities or chemical
                                           dated September 20, 2010, is incorporated by            Revision 3, dated September 25, 2015.                 analysis, or possess), or propose to
                                           reference in AD 2013–05–03.                                (3) For Boeing service information                 handle,
                                              (i) An MOV actuator that has P/N                     identified in this AD, contact Boeing
                                           MA30A1001, MA30A1017, or MA20A2027.
                                                                                                                                                         U–47700.
                                                                                                   Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data &
                                              (ii) An MOV actuator that has a part                                                                       DATES: This final order is effective on
                                                                                                   Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC
                                           number other than P/N MA20A1001–1 and                   2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone              November 14, 2016.
                                           meets the criteria specified in paragraphs              206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–               FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                           (i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD.                                                                          Michael J. Lewis, Diversion Control
                                                                                                   5680; Internet https://
                                              (3) This paragraph provides credit for the
                                           requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD, if
                                                                                                   www.myboeingfleet.com.                                Division, Drug Enforcement
                                           those actions were performed before the                    (4) You may view this service information          Administration; Mailing Address: 8701
                                           effective date of this AD using Boeing Service          at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601          Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia
                                           Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision 2, dated                 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                      22152; Telephone: (202) 598–6812.
                                           September 20, 2010, which was incorporated              information on the availability of this
                                                                                                                                                         SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                           by reference in AD 2013–05–03.                          material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                                                                      (5) You may view this service information          Legal Authority
                                           (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   that is incorporated by reference at the
                                           (AMOCs)                                                                                                         The Drug Enforcement
                                                                                                   National Archives and Records
                                              (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has               Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                                                                                                                         Administration (DEA) implements and
                                           the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,             the availability of this material at NARA, call       enforces titles II and III of the
                                           if requested using the procedures found in 14           202–741–6030, or go to: http://                       Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention
                                           CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,             www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-            and Control Act of 1970, as amended. 21
                                           send your request to your principal inspector           locations.html.                                       U.S.C. 801–971. Titles II and III are
                                           or local Flight Standards District Office, as                                                                 referred to as the ‘‘Controlled
                                           appropriate. If sending information directly               Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
                                                                                                                                                         Substances Act’’ and the ‘‘Controlled
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                                           to the manager of the ACO, send it to the               7, 2016.
                                                                                                                                                         Substances Import and Export Act,’’
                                           attention of the person identified in                   Michael Kaszycki,
                                           paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may
                                                                                                                                                         respectively, and are collectively
                                                                                                   Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    referred to as the ‘‘Controlled
                                           be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
                                                                                                   Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          Substances Act’’ or the ‘‘CSA’’ for the
                                           Requests@faa.gov.
                                              (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                  [FR Doc. 2016–25491 Filed 11–10–16; 8:45 am]          purpose of this action. The DEA
                                           notify your appropriate principal inspector,            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                publishes the implementing regulations


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Document Created: 2018-10-24 10:48:07
Document Modified: 2018-10-24 10:48:07
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective December 19, 2016.
ContactBrendan Shanley, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-917-6492; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 79384 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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