81 FR 93795 - Airworthiness Directives The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 246 (December 22, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 246 (December 22, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-30032 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 246 (Thursday, December 22, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 93795-93798] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30032] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-7531; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-052-AD; Amendment 39-18747; AD 2016-25-21] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of electrical shorts of the motor stator wiring burning a hole through the housing of the motor of the cabin air compressor (CAC). This AD requires installing modified inboard and outboard CAC modules on the left-hand (LH) side and right-hand (RH) side cabin air conditioning and temperature control system (CACTCS) packs. We are issuing this AD to prevent the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 26, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 26, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; 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-2015-7531. 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- 7531; 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: Eric Brown, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6476; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 29, 2015 (80 FR 81220) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of electrical shorts of the motor stator wiring burning a hole through the housing of the motor of the CAC. The NPRM proposed to require installing modified inboard and outboard CAC modules on the LH side and RH side CACTCS packs. We are issuing this AD to prevent an electrical short from burning through the housing of the motor of the CAC. This condition, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fire in the pack bay and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments [[Page 93796]] received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM United Airlines (UA) stated that it agrees with the proposed compliance time. Request To Clarify the Unsafe Condition Boeing asked that we clarify the unsafe condition in the NPRM to specify that for a fire to occur in the pack bay, an electrical short would have to burn through the housing of the CAC motor in combination with the presence of flammable fluid vapors. Boeing stressed that the top-level event requires both an ignition source and flammable fluid vapors. We agree with the commenter's request for the reason provided. We have revised the unsafe condition in the Discussion section and paragraph (e) of this AD accordingly. Requests To Increase Work-Hour Estimate Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) asked that we increase the work- hour estimate in the ``Costs of Compliance'' section of the NPRM. Boeing stated that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210055- 00, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015, specifies 25.25 work-hours for the LH side pack replacement and 28.25 work-hours for the RH side pack replacement. Boeing added that the NPRM should either specify 30 work- hours per side or 60 work-hours per airplane. JAL stated that the replacement for each pack specified in the proposed AD requires more than 25 work-hours, as specified in the referenced service information. We agree. We have confirmed that the proposed work-hour estimate should be increased. Therefore, we have increased the work-hour estimate in the ``Costs of Compliance'' section of this final rule from ``up to 30 work-hours'' to ``up to 54 work-hours'' for accomplishing the required actions. Request To Extend Compliance Time JAL asked that the proposed compliance time for the CAC replacements specified in the NPRM be extended so the actions can be done during scheduled heavy maintenance. JAL stated that the replacement for each pack specified in the proposed AD requires more than 25 work-hours, which would necessitate a longer compliance time. We do not agree with the commenter's request to extend the compliance time for the CAC replacements. We have determined that the compliance time, as proposed, represents the maximum interval of time allowable for the affected airplanes to continue to safely operate before the CAC replacements are accomplished. Airplanes affected by this AD will undergo at least one maintenance check (C-check) within the required compliance time (5 years after the effective date of this AD); the replacement can be done at that time. Therefore, we have made no change to this AD in this regard. Request To Use Alternative Part Aeromexico asked if installing an H10 CAC having part number (P/N) 7010101H10 could be considered as an alternative to installing H09 CAC parts having P/N 7010101H09. Aeromexico stated that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210055-00, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015, specifies installing the H09 CAC, but UTC Aerospace Systems (the parts vendor) stated that there are no H09 CACs presently available. Aeromexico added that UTC Aerospace Systems indicated that H10 CACs having P/N 7010101H10 will be available for retrofit during 2016. Aeromexico noted that Boeing and UTC Aerospace Systems have indicated that P/N 7010101H09 and P/N 7010101H10 will be interchangeable. We agree that clarification is necessary. Future part designs might be acceptable as replacement parts for the part mandated by this AD, because those future parts should include design changes meant to address the unsafe condition identified in this AD. However, we do not agree to allow use of P/N 7010101H10 CACs, because P/N 7010101H10 is not an approved part for installation on Model 787 airplanes at this time. Therefore, under the provisions of paragraph (h) of this AD, we will consider requests for approval of specific parts as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) with this AD if data are submitted to substantiate that those parts would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not revised this AD in this regard. Request To Clarify Certain Actions in Service Information UA asked that, for Group 1 airplanes in Work Packages 1 and 2 of the Work Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB210055-00, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015, the steps identified as RC (Required for Compliance) be changed to refer to all applicable steps within that service information instead of referring to the actions specified in UTC Aerospace Systems Service Bulletins 7010188- 21-6 and 7010189-21-6, both Revision 1, both dated January 30, 2015. UA stated that referring to the UTC Aerospace Systems service information forces operators to request multiple AMOCs in order to comply with the actions in the proposed AD. We agree that clarification is necessary. Although certain steps, which describe the access, removal, and installation of the CACs, are labeled as ``RC,'' the specifics of how those actions are to be accomplished are not mandated. The Work Instructions in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210055-00, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015, do refer to UTC Aerospace Systems, Service Bulletins 7010188-21-6 and 7010189-21-6, both Revision 1, both dated January 30, 2015, for accomplishing certain actions, but that service information is only an additional source of service information that operators may use (as indicated by the use of the words ``refer to'' in the RC step). UA asked that the UTC Aerospace Systems kit part number be called out in paragraph 3.A. under ``Parts Necessary for Each Airplane,'' in data module B787-A-21-00-0055-00A-934A-D, ``Material Information,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210055, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015. UA noted that, as written, the proposed AD suggests that no parts are required. We do not agree with the commenter's request. In Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210055, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015; Step 3.A., ``Parts Necessary for Each Airplane'' for Groups 1 and 2 airplanes, within data module B787-A-21-00-0055-00A-934A-D, ``Material Information,'' identifies the parts necessary for each airplane that would be supplied by Boeing. Step 3.B. identifies the parts and materials that are supplied by operators. Although having all kit information in one location might provide a single list of parts needed, it could be confusing to determine who is responsible for supplying which parts. Therefore, we have made no change to this AD in this regard. UA pointed out several instances where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210055, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015, is referenced for certain sealing and bonding check instructions. UA stated that UTC Aerospace Systems Service Bulletins 7010188-21-6 and 7010189-21-6, both Revision 1, both dated January 30, 2015, refer back to Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210055, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015, which does not provide guidance on how to accomplish these actions. From these [[Page 93797]] statements, we infer that UA is requesting that we revise the proposed requirements to clarify how these actions are to be accomplished. We find that clarification is necessary. The Work Instructions in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210055, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015, specify ``The electrical surface bond and fay seal data is provided in the applicable 787 airplane maintenance manual (AMM) 21- 51-19, Cabin Air Compressor--Preparation Before Installation AMMs.'' The instructions are contained within those AMM procedures; however, those steps are not required for compliance with this AD because alternative procedures may be used. Therefore, we have made no change to this AD in this regard. 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:[Agr]re consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210055-00, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015. This service information describes procedures for installing modified inboard and outboard CAC modules on the LH side and RH side CACTCS packs. 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 22 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification, installation, and Up to 54 $0 Up to $4,590....... Up to $100,980. installation test. work[dash]hours x $85 per hour = $4,590. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this 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, and 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 the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 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): 2016-25-21 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18747; Docket No. FAA- 2015-7531; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-052-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 26, 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-SB210055-00, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 21, Air conditioning. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of electrical shorts of the motor stator wiring burning a hole through the housing of the motor of the cabin air compressor (CAC). We are issuing this AD to prevent an electrical short from burning through the housing of the motor of the CAC. This condition, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fire in the pack bay and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. [[Page 93798]] (g) Replacement of CAC Modules Within 5 years after the effective date of this AD, install modified inboard and outboard CAC modules on the left side and right side cabin air conditioning and temperature control system (CACTCS) packs, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210055-00, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i) 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. For a repair method to be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Eric Brown, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6476; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210055-00, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) 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; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) 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. (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 December 6, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-30032 Filed 12-21-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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of the right to seek dispute resolution from receipt of any records being made available on the Internet at http://
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request, the Freedom of Information Act Examining the AD Docket
§ 792.17 What can I do if the time limit Officer or the Inspector General (or
passes and I still have not received a You may examine the AD docket on
response?
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under § 792.16 and more than 5,000 evaluation, any comments received, and
pages are necessary to respond to the other information. The address for the
request, NCUA may charge you search DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
fees (or for requesters qualifying for free Docket Management Facility, U.S.
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has discussed with you via written mail, Operations, M–30, West Building
14 CFR Part 39
electronic mail, or telephone (or made Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
not less than 3 good-faith attempts to do [Docket No. FAA–2015–7531; Directorate New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
so) how you could effectively limit the Identifier 2015–NM–052–AD; Amendment DC 20590.
scope of the request. 39–18747; AD 2016–25–21] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric
(b) You can seek assistance from the RIN 2120–AA64 Brown, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
FOIA Public Liaison or dispute Safety and Environmental Systems
resolution services from the Office of Airworthiness Directives The Boeing Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle
Government Information Services. You Company Airplanes Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601
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you will be deemed to have exhausted AGENCY: Federal Aviation
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your administrative remedies if NCUA Administration (FAA), DOT.
917–6590; email: eric.m.brown@faa.gov.
fails to comply with the time limit ACTION: Final rule.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
provisions of this subpart. If NCUA can
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Discussion
show that exceptional circumstances
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
exist and that it is exercising due We issued a notice of proposed
The Boeing Company Model 787–8
diligence in responding to your request, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
the court may retain jurisdiction and part 39 by adding an AD that would
reports of electrical shorts of the motor
allow NCUA to complete its review of apply to certain The Boeing Company
stator wiring burning a hole through the
the records. You may have to pay search Model 787–8 airplanes. The NPRM
housing of the motor of the cabin air
or duplication fees if a court has published in the Federal Register on
compressor (CAC). This AD requires
determined that exceptional December 29, 2015 (80 FR 81220) (‘‘the
installing modified inboard and
circumstances exist and has extended NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
outboard CAC modules on the left-hand
the time limits for NCUA’s response by reports of electrical shorts of the motor
(LH) side and right-hand (RH) side cabin
a court order. In determining whether stator wiring burning a hole through the
air conditioning and temperature
exceptional circumstances exist, the housing of the motor of the CAC. The
control system (CACTCS) packs. We are
court may consider your refusal to NPRM proposed to require installing
issuing this AD to prevent the unsafe
modify the scope of your request or modified inboard and outboard CAC
condition on these products.
arrange an alternative time frame for modules on the LH side and RH side
DATES: This AD is effective January 26, CACTCS packs. We are issuing this AD
processing after being given the
opportunity to do so by NCUA, when it 2017. to prevent an electrical short from
notifies you of the existence of unusual The Director of the Federal Register burning through the housing of the
circumstances as set forth in § 792.16. approved the incorporation by reference motor of the CAC. This condition, in
of a certain publication listed in this AD combination with flammable fuel
■ 9. In § 792.28, revise the introductory
as of January 26, 2017. vapors, could result in a fire in the pack
text to read as follows:
ADDRESSES: For service information bay and consequent reduced
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§ 792.28 What if I am not satisfied with the identified in this final rule, contact controllability of the airplane.
response I receive? Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
If you are not satisfied with NCUA’s Attention: Contractual & Data Services Comments
response to your request, you can seek (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC We gave the public the opportunity to
dispute resolution services from the 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; participate in developing this AD. The
FOIA Public Liaison and the Office of telephone 562–797–1717; Internet following presents the comments
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statements, we infer that UA is Conclusion Related Service Information Under 1
requesting that we revise the proposed CFR Part 51
requirements to clarify how these We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
actions are to be accomplished. Bulletin B787–81205–SB210055–00,
determined that air safety and the
We find that clarification is necessary. Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015. This
public interest require adopting this AD
The Work Instructions in Boeing Alert service information describes
Service Bulletin B787–81205– with the changes described previously
procedures for installing modified
SB210055, Issue 001, dated March 12, and minor editorial changes. We have
inboard and outboard CAC modules on
2015, specify ‘‘The electrical surface determined that these minor changes: the LH side and RH side CACTCS packs.
bond and fay seal data is provided in • Are consistent with the intent that This service information is reasonably
the applicable 787 airplane maintenance was proposed in the NPRM for available because the interested parties
manual (AMM) 21–51–19, Cabin Air correcting the unsafe condition; and have access to it through their normal
Compressor—Preparation Before • Do not add any additional burden course of business or by the means
Installation AMMs.’’ The instructions upon the public than was already identified in the ADDRESSES section.
are contained within those AMM
proposed in the NPRM Costs of Compliance
procedures; however, those steps are not
required for compliance with this AD We also determined that these We estimate that this AD affects 22
because alternative procedures may be changes will not increase the economic airplanes of U.S. registry.
used. Therefore, we have made no burden on any operator or increase the We estimate the following costs to
change to this AD in this regard. scope of this AD. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Modification, installation, and Up to 54 work-hours × $85 $0 Up to $4,590 .......................... Up to $100,980.
installation test. per hour = $4,590.
According to the manufacturer, some government and the States, or on the § 39.13 [Amended]
of the costs of this AD may be covered distribution of power and ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
under warranty, thereby reducing the responsibilities among the various the following new airworthiness
cost impact on affected individuals. We levels of government. directive (AD):
do not control warranty coverage for For the reasons discussed above, I
affected individuals. As a result, we 2016–25–21 The Boeing Company:
certify that this AD: Amendment 39–18747; Docket No.
have included all costs in our cost
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory FAA–2015–7531; Directorate Identifier
estimate.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 2015–NM–052–AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking (a) Effective Date
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
Title 49 of the United States Code the DOT Regulatory Policies and This AD is effective January 26, 2017.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (b) Affected ADs
1979),
section 106, describes the authority of None.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and (c) Applicability
Aviation Programs, describes in more
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
detail the scope of the Agency’s (4) Will not have a significant
Model 787–8 airplanes, certificated in any
authority. economic impact, positive or negative, category, as identified in Boeing Alert
We are issuing this rulemaking under on a substantial number of small entities Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB210055–00,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, under the criteria of the Regulatory Issue 001, dated March 12, 2015.
Part A, Subpart III, and Section 44701: Flexibility Act.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (d) Subject
section, Congress charges the FAA with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air Transport Association (ATA) of
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in America Code 21, Air conditioning.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
air commerce by prescribing regulations safety, Incorporation by reference, (e) Unsafe Condition
for practices, methods, and procedures Safety. This AD was prompted by reports of
the Administrator finds necessary for electrical shorts of the motor stator wiring
safety in air commerce. This regulation Adoption of the Amendment burning a hole through the housing of the
is within the scope of that authority motor of the cabin air compressor (CAC). We
because it addresses an unsafe condition Accordingly, under the authority are issuing this AD to prevent an electrical
that is likely to exist or develop on delegated to me by the Administrator, short from burning through the housing of
products identified in this rulemaking the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as the motor of the CAC. This condition, in
action. follows: combination with flammable fuel vapors,
could result in a fire in the pack bay and
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Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS consequent reduced controllability of the
This AD will not have federalism DIRECTIVES airplane.
implications under Executive Order (f) Compliance
13132. This AD will not have a ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Comply with this AD within the
substantial direct effect on the States, on continues to read as follows: compliance times specified, unless already
the relationship between the national Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. done.
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(g) Replacement of CAC Modules (IBR) of the service information listed in this which could cause these components to
Within 5 years after the effective date of paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR fail. We are issuing this AD to require
this AD, install modified inboard and part 51. actions to address the unsafe condition
outboard CAC modules on the left side and (2) You must use this service information
on these products.
right side cabin air conditioning and as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective December
temperature control system (CACTCS) packs,
in accordance with the Accomplishment (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– 22, 2016.
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 81205–SB210055–00, Issue 001, dated March The Director of the Federal Register
B787–81205–SB210055–00, Issue 001, dated 12, 2015. approved the incorporation by reference
March 12, 2015. (ii) Reserved. of a certain publication listed in this AD
(3) For service information identified in as of October 24, 2016 (81 FR 64053,
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
(AMOCs) September 19, 2016).
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
We must receive comments on this
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; AD by February 6, 2017.
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
requested using the procedures found in 14 www.myboeingfleet.com. any of the following methods:
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, (4) You may view this referenced service • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
send your request to your principal inspector information at the FAA, Transport Airplane http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, instructions for submitting comments.
appropriate. If sending information directly WA. For information on the availability of • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. • Mail: U.S. Department of
attention of the person identified in (5) You may view this service information
paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be that is incorporated by reference at the
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- National Archives and Records 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Requests@faa.gov. Administration (NARA). For information on W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, the availability of this material at NARA, call Washington, DC 20590.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
of the local flight standards district office/ locations.html. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
certificate holding district office. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
December 6, 2016.
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this Dionne Palermo, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Acting Manager, Transport Airplane except Federal holidays.
Commercial Airplanes Organization Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has [FR Doc. 2016–30032 Filed 12–21–16; 8:45 am] this AD, contact Viking Air Limited
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Technical Support, 1959 De Havilland
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair Way, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada,
method to be approved, the repair method, V8L 5V5; telephone: (North America)
modification deviation, or alteration (800) 663–8444; fax: (250) 656–0673;
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
deviation must meet the certification basis of email: technical.support@vikingair.com;
the airplane, and the approval must
Federal Aviation Administration Internet: http://www.vikingair.com/
specifically refer to this AD.
(4) For service information that contains support/service-bulletins. You may
steps that are labeled as Required for 14 CFR Part 39 review copies of the referenced service
Compliance (RC), the provisions of information at the FAA, Small Airplane
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9527; Directorate
paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD Identifier 2016–CE–036–AD; Amendment Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
apply. 39–18748; AD 2016–25–22] Missouri 64106. For information on the
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including availability of this material at the FAA,
substeps under an RC step and any figures RIN 2120–AA64 call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
identified in an RC step, must be done to on the Internet at http://
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air
www.regulations.gov by searching for
for any deviations to RC steps, including Limited Airplanes
substeps and identified figures. locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9527.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be AGENCY: Federal Aviation Examining the AD Docket
deviated from using accepted methods in Administration (FAA), DOT.
accordance with the operator’s maintenance You may examine the AD docket on
ACTION: Final rule; request for
or inspection program without obtaining the Internet at http://
comments.
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, www.regulations.gov by searching for
including substeps and identified figures, can SUMMARY: We are adopting a new and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
still be done as specified, and the airplane 9527; or in person at the Docket
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
can be put back in an airworthy condition. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Viking Air Limited Models DHC–2 Mk.
(i) Related Information I, DHC–2 Mk. II, and DHC–2 Mk. III and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
For more information about this AD, airplanes that supersedes AD 2016–19– except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contact Eric Brown, Aerospace Engineer, 08. This AD results from mandatory contains this AD, the regulatory
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems continuing airworthiness information evaluation, any comments received, and
Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority other information. The street address for
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; of another country to identify and the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
phone: 425–917–6476; fax: 425–917–6590; 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
correct an unsafe condition on an
email: eric.m.brown@faa.gov. Comments will be available in the AD
aviation product. The MCAI describes
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference the unsafe condition as corrosion of the docket shortly after receipt.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register elevator control rod and of the elevator FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz
approved the incorporation by reference actuating lever on the control column, Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective January 26, 2017. | |
| Contact | Eric Brown, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6476; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 93795 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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