81 FR 91066 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 242 (December 16, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 242 (December 16, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-29670 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 242 (Friday, December 16, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 91066-91068] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-29670] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9439; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-170-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that during an airplane inspection in production, the variable frequency starter generator (VFSG) power feeder cables were found to contain terminal lugs incorrectly installed common to terminal blocks located in the wing front spar. This proposed AD would require a general visual inspection of the wings, section 16, terminal lugs at the terminal power block of the VFSG power feeder cable for correct installation and if required, applicable corrective actions. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 30, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone: 562-797-1717; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9439. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9439; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brendan Shanley, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6492; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [[Page 91067]] Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9439; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-170-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We have received a report indicating that during an airplane inspection in production, the variable frequency starter generator (VFSG) power feeder cables were found to contain terminal lugs incorrectly installed common to terminal blocks located in the wing front spar; the lugs were close to the structure causing the lug sleeve to come in contact with adjacent fasteners. The installation procedures have been corrected on subsequent production airplanes. Operators have not reported any issues with the power feeder cables. This condition, if not corrected, could result in electrical arcing in a flammable leakage zone which could result in an electrical short and the possible introduction of energy into the main fuel tanks. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240027-00, Issue 002, dated September 6, 2016. The service information describes procedures for a general visual inspection of the right and left wing, section 16, VFSG power feeder cable terminal lugs for correct installation and 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. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9439. The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this proposed AD. Corrective actions correct or address any condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 6 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection.......................... 8 work-hours x $85 per $0 $680 $4,080 hour = $680. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these repairs: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rework Wing Terminal Lugs.................... 9 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $765 $765 \1\. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Labor costs are specific to each wing (left or right.) According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and [[Page 91068]] 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2016-9439; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-170-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 30, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240027-00, Issue 002, dated September 6, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical power. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during an airplane inspection in production, the variable frequency starter generator (VFSG) power feeder cables were found to contain terminal lugs incorrectly installed common to terminal blocks located in the wing front spar; the lugs were close to the structure causing the lug sleeve to come in contact with adjacent fasteners. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrectly installed terminal lugs which may contact adjacent structure and be damaged. Damaged terminal lugs could cause electrical arcing in a flammable leakage zone which could result in an electrical short and the possible introduction of energy into the main fuel tanks. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection of Terminal Lugs and Corrective Actions Within the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB240027-00, Issue 002, dated September 6, 2016: Do a general visual inspection of the right and left wing, section 16, VFSG power feeder cable terminal lugs at the terminal block for correct installation and do all applicable corrective actions in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240027-00, Issue 002, dated September 6, 2016. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB240027-00, Issue 001, dated January 21, 2014. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (j) 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 (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6492; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone: 562-797-1717; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 1, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-29670 Filed 12-15-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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terminating action. For airplanes identified accomplished using a method approved by this AD to address the unsafe condition
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(3) of this AD, as the Manager, International Branch, ANM– on these products.
of January 30, 2013 (the effective date of AD 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
2012–25–12), a MLG bogie beam having any the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If DATES: We must receive comments on
part number identified in paragraph (i) of this approved by the DOA, the approval must this proposed AD by January 30, 2017.
AD may be installed on an airplane, provided include the DOA-authorized signature. ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
its life has not exceeded the life limit
specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), and (n) Related Information using the procedures found in 14 CFR
(i)(1)(iii) of this AD, and is replaced with a (1) For Airbus service information 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
new or serviceable part before reaching the identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS— methods:
life limit specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(i)(1)(ii), and (i)(1)(iii) of this AD. Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Accomplishing the actions specified in France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 instructions for submitting comments.
paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330–
requirements of this paragraph. A340@airbus.com; Internet http:// • Fax: 202–493–2251.
www.airbus.com. • Mail: U.S. Department of
(k) New Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision (2) For Messier-Bugatti-Dowty service Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
information identified in this AD, contact 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Within 3 months after the effective date of Messier-Bugatti USA, One Carbon Way. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
this AD: Revise the maintenance or Walton, KY 41094; telephone 859–525–8583;
inspection program, as applicable, by Washington, DC 20590.
fax 859–485 8827; email americascsc@
incorporating the information in Airbus A330 safranmbd.com. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
ALS Part 1, SL–ALI, Revision 08, dated April (3) You may view this service information address above between 9 a.m. and 5
11, 2016. The initial compliance times for the at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
actions specified in Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Federal holidays.
SL–ALI, Revision 08, dated April 11, 2016, information on the availability of this
are at the times specified in Airbus A330
For service information identified in
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
ALS Part 1, SL–ALI, Revision 08, dated April
11, 2016, or within 3 months after the Issued in Renton, Washington, on Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs November 22, 2016. Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
later. Accomplishing the actions specified in Michael Kaszycki, Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
this paragraph terminates the requirements Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 90740–5600; telephone: 562–797–1717;
specified in paragraphs (g) through (j) of this Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Internet: https://
AD. www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
[FR Doc. 2016–28802 Filed 12–15–16; 8:45 am]
(l) New Limitation of No Alternative Actions BILLING CODE 4910–13–P this referenced service information at
or Intervals the FAA, Transport Airplane
After the maintenance or inspection Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
program, as applicable, has been revised, as DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Renton, WA. For information on the
required by paragraph (k) of this AD, no availability of this material at the FAA,
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or Federal Aviation Administration call 425–227–1221. It is also available
intervals may be used unless the actions or on the Internet at http://
intervals are approved as an AMOC in 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9439; Directorate and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Identifier 2016–NM–170–AD] 9439.
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket
AD: You may examine the AD docket on
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes the Internet at http://
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Administration (FAA), DOT. 9439; or in person at the Docket
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Management Facility between 9 a.m.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (NPRM). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
request to your principal inspector or local except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Flight Standards District Office, as SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new contains this proposed AD, the
appropriate. If sending information directly airworthiness directive (AD) for certain regulatory evaluation, any comments
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: The Boeing Company Model 787–8
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
received, and other information. The
airplanes. This proposed AD was street address for the Docket Office
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport prompted by a report indicating that
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
during an airplane inspection in ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. production, the variable frequency available in the AD docket shortly after
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- starter generator (VFSG) power feeder receipt.
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using cables were found to contain terminal
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate lugs incorrectly installed common to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
principal inspector, or lacking a principal terminal blocks located in the wing Brendan Shanley, Aerospace Engineer,
inspector, the manager of the local flight front spar. This proposed AD would Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
standards district office/certificate holding require a general visual inspection of 130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
district office. The AMOC approval letter Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
must specifically reference this AD.
the wings, section 16, terminal lugs at
the terminal power block of the VFSG Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the 917–6492; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
effective date of this AD, for any requirement power feeder cable for correct
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from installation and if required, applicable brendan.shanley@faa.gov.
a manufacturer, the action must be corrective actions. We are proposing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (f) Compliance telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: https://
1979), Comply with this AD within the www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
compliance times specified, unless already referenced service information at the FAA,
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
in Alaska, and done.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
(4) Will not have a significant (g) Inspection of Terminal Lugs and on the availability of this material at the
economic impact, positive or negative, Corrective Actions FAA, call 425–227–1221.
on a substantial number of small entities Within the applicable times specified in Issued in Renton, Washington, on
under the criteria of the Regulatory paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing December 1, 2016.
Flexibility Act. Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– Michael Kaszycki,
SB240027–00, Issue 002, dated September 6,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
2016: Do a general visual inspection of the
right and left wing, section 16, VFSG power Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation feeder cable terminal lugs at the terminal [FR Doc. 2016–29670 Filed 12–15–16; 8:45 am]
safety, Incorporation by reference, block for correct installation and do all BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Safety. applicable corrective actions in accordance
with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
The Proposed Amendment
81205–SB240027–00, Issue 002, dated DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Accordingly, under the authority September 6, 2016. Do all applicable
delegated to me by the Administrator, corrective actions before further flight. Federal Aviation Administration
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (h) Credit for Previous Actions
39 as follows: 14 CFR Part 39
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, [Docket No. FAA–2016–9435; Directorate
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS if those actions were performed before the Identifier 2016–NM–108–AD]
DIRECTIVES effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB240027–00, RIN 2120–AA64
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Issue 001, dated January 21, 2014.
continues to read as follows: Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Services B.V. Airplanes
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (AMOCs)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
§ 39.13 [Amended] (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Administration (FAA), DOT.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
the following new airworthiness requested using the procedures found in 14 (NPRM).
directive (AD): CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–22–
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
2016–9439; Directorate Identifier 2016–
NM–170–AD.
appropriate. If sending information directly 15 for all Fokker Services B.V. Model
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100
(a) Comments Due Date attention of the person identified in airplanes. AD 2012–22–15 currently
We must receive comments by January 30, paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may requires revising the maintenance
2017. be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
program to incorporate the limitations,
Requests@faa.gov.
(b) Affected ADs (2) Before using any approved AMOC, tasks, thresholds, and intervals specified
notify your appropriate principal inspector, in certain revised Fokker maintenance
None.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager review board (MRB) documents. Since
(c) Applicability of the local flight standards district office/ we issued AD 2012–22–15, we received
This AD applies to The Boeing Company certificate holding district office. new revisions of airworthiness
Model 787–8 airplanes, certificated in any (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable limitations items (ALI) documents,
category, as identified in Boeing Alert level of safety may be used for any repair, which introduce new and more
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB240027–00, modification, or alteration required by this restrictive maintenance requirements
Issue 002, dated September 6, 2016. AD if it is approved by the Boeing
and airworthiness limitations. This
Commercial Airplanes Organization
(d) Subject Designation Authorization (ODA) that has proposed AD would require revising the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of been authorized by the Manager, Seattle maintenance or inspection program to
America Code 24, Electrical power. ACO, to make those findings. To be incorporate new maintenance
approved, the repair method, modification requirements and airworthiness
(e) Unsafe Condition deviation, or alteration deviation must meet limitations. We are proposing this AD to
This AD was prompted by a report the certification basis of the airplane, and the prevent the unsafe condition on these
indicating that during an airplane inspection approval must specifically refer to this AD. products.
in production, the variable frequency starter
generator (VFSG) power feeder cables were (j) Related Information DATES: We must receive comments on
found to contain terminal lugs incorrectly (1) For more information about this AD, this proposed AD by January 30, 2017.
installed common to terminal blocks located contact Brendan Shanley, Aerospace ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
in the wing front spar; the lugs were close to Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch,
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
any of the following methods:
the structure causing the lug sleeve to come ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
in contact with adjacent fasteners. We are Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
issuing this AD to detect and correct SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
incorrectly installed terminal lugs which may 917–6492; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
instructions for submitting comments.
contact adjacent structure and be damaged. brendan.shanley@faa.gov.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
Damaged terminal lugs could cause electrical (2) For service information identified in • Mail: U.S. Department of
arcing in a flammable leakage zone which this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
could result in an electrical short and the Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
possible introduction of energy into the main Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
fuel tanks. MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; Washington, DC 20590.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 30, 2017. | |
| Contact | Brendan Shanley, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6492; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 91066 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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