81 FR 95857 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 250 (December 29, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 250 (December 29, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-30279 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 250 (Thursday, December 29, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 95857-95860] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30279] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6898; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-010-AD; Amendment 39-18752; AD 2016-25-26] 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 all The Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of stick shaker activation at airspeeds that were above the stall protection system's stick shaker schedule. This AD requires installing angle-of-attack (AOA) sensor external case heaters on the existing AOA sensors, installing additional wires, and doing a functional test and applicable corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective February 2, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 2, 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 90740-5600; 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- 6898. 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- 6898; 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 Igama, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5388; fax: 562-627-5210; 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 all The Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 13, 2016 (81 FR 38113) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of stick shaker activation at airspeeds that were above the stall protection system's stick shaker schedule. The NPRM proposed to require installing AOA sensor external case heaters on the existing AOA sensors, installing additional wires, and doing a functional test and applicable corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to prevent ice formation between the AOA sensor vane and face plate, which could cause both vanes to become immobilized. If both vanes become immobilized, the stall protection system could become unreliable or non-functional, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support of the NPRM The Air Line Pilots Association, International provided comments that supported the intent of the NPRM. Request To Change Boeing Address Identified in the NPRM Boeing asked that we change its mailing address for obtaining copies of service information as specified in the NPRM to the following: Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1092; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. Boeing stated that this address is valid for this and all future ADs affecting Boeing airplanes. We agree with the commenter's request. We have updated the contact information accordingly. However, we have corrected the telephone number; it should be 562-797-1717. We have changed this AD to include this new mailing address for Boeing service information. Request To Clarify Certain Language in the NPRM Boeing asked that we clarify the language specifying what prompted the AD action, and the description of the unsafe condition, as specified in the SUMMARY section. Boeing stated that the reported incident occurred ``on Model 717-200 airplanes'' and included further description of what prompted the AD action. Boeing also stated that including this description clarifies the airplane model on which the safety issue was identified. Boeing also asked that we revise the description of the unsafe condition, which stated that ``the vane'' could become immobilized. Boeing noted that the safety issue is a common cause failure (both vanes could become immobilized) due to an external threat (i.e., weather). We agree to add ``both vanes'' to the Discussion section and paragraph (e) of this AD for clarification. Information concerning the origin of the safety issue on Model 717-200 airplanes was included in the Discussion section of the NPRM. Since the information in the Discussion section of the NPRM does not reappear in the final rule, we have not changed this AD in this regard. In addition, we do not agree that the requested changes are necessary in the SUMMARY section, which merely provides a high-level description of the relevant information. Details concerning the unsafe condition that appeared in the SUMMARY section of the NPRM have been removed from this final rule in response to new guidance from the Office of the Federal Register. Boeing also asked that we clarify the AD requirements by specifying ``installing additional wires'' in lieu of ``changing wires'' and installing AOA sensor external case heaters ``on the AOA sensors'' in lieu of ``and AOA sensors.'' Delta Air Lines (Delta) asked that we change ``and AOA sensors'' to [[Page 95858]] ``and existing AOA sensors'' since they are not new sensors. We agree to make the requested changes in the SUMMARY section, the Discussion and the Related Service Information under 1 CFR part 51 sections of this final rule, and in paragraph (g) of this AD for clarification. Delta asked that we remove the references to ``water intrusion'' from the NPRM related to the description of the unsafe condition. Delta stated that the referenced service information does not address water intrusion. Delta added that the installation of the external case heater only prevents the existing water from freezing and rendering the vane immobilized. UTC Aerospace Systems (UTC) also asked that we remove the reference to moisture (water) intrusion since the referenced service information does nothing to reduce or eliminate the problem; it simply keeps the water from freezing. UTC also asked that we add to the description of the unsafe condition that the AD is intended to reduce or eliminate ice formation between the AOA sensor vane and face plate. We partially agree with the commenters' requests. Water intrusion is addressed in the referenced service information since it contributes to ice formation between the AOA sensor vane and face plate. However, water intrusion is not corrected by this AD. Therefore, we have revised the Discussion section and paragraph (e) of this AD to state ``We are issuing this AD to prevent ice formation between the angle-of-attack (AOA) sensor vane and face plate.'' Request To Clarify Corrective Actions UTC asked that we re-identify the corrective actions in the SUMMARY and Discussion sections of the NPRM as removing and replacing the existing AOA unit having part number (P/N) 0861EW1 with a certified AOA, or installing a new AOA in accordance with the instructions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-30A029, dated November 25, 2015. UTC stated that this would clarify the potential cause of the problem as related to the subject AOA and provide another choice for operators to comply with the proposed AD. UTC added that this would also define the AOA replacement as not including the existing AOA unit having P/N 0861EW1. We agree that clarification is necessary; however, we do not agree that this clarification should be included in the SUMMARY section and the Discussion section of this final rule. The purpose of the language in the SUMMARY section is to provide a high-level description of the relevant information, and the information in the Discussion section of the NPRM does not reappear in the final rule. Therefore, we have revised the description of the required actions in the Related Service Information under 1 CFR part 51 section of this final rule, as specified by the commenter, to provide clarification to operators. We have also included the correct part number for the existing AOA unit in paragraph (g) of this AD. Request To Update Referenced Service Information To Include the Correct Part Number UTC asked that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-30A029, dated November 25, 2015, be updated to correct the part number for the AOA sensor identified therein. UTC stated that the service information identifies replacing any AOA sensor having P/N ``081EW1,'' but the correct part number is ``0861EW1.'' We acknowledge the commenter's concern; however, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-30A029, dated November 25, 2015, has not yet been revised by the airplane manufacturer. We have confirmed that this part number does not exist, and have clarified the correct part number for the existing AOA sensor in paragraph (g) of this AD. Request To Change the Costs of Compliance Section Boeing asked that we change the Costs of Compliance section of the NPRM to include the parts cost for the external case heaters, as provided by the supplier. Boeing stated that the supplier of these heaters has received FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA), which allows operators to go directly to the supplier to procure the parts. Boeing noted that the parts cost for two heaters is $2,389 each, for a total of $4,778 (operators are required to purchase two external case heaters for installation). We agree with the commenter's request for the reason provided. We have changed the Costs of Compliance section in this final rule accordingly. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-30A029, dated November 25, 2015. The service information describes procedures for installing AOA sensor external case heaters on the existing AOA sensors, installing additional wires, and doing a functional test and applicable corrective actions. The applicable corrective actions include removing and replacing the existing AOA unit (P/N 0861EW1) with a certified AOA, or installing a new AOA. 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 95 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation of AOA sensor Up to 44 work- Up to $5,998 Up to $9,738 Up to $925,110 external case heaters on the hours (depending (depending on the (depending on the (depending on the AOA sensors, installation of on the group group number). group number). group number). additional wires, and a number) x $85 per functional test. hour = $3,740. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 95859]] 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): 2016-25-26 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18752; Docket No. FAA- 2016-6898; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-010-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective February 2, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of stick shaker activation at airspeeds that were above the stall protection system's stick shaker schedule. We are issuing this AD to prevent ice formation between the angle-of-attack (AOA) sensor vane and face plate, which could cause both vanes to become immobilized. If both vanes become immobilized, the stall protection system could become unreliable or non-functional, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Installation of AOA Sensor External Case Heater Within 6 years after the effective date of this AD, install AOA sensor external case heaters on the existing AOA sensors, install additional wires, and do a functional test and applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-30A029, dated November 25, 2015. All applicable corrective actions must be done before further flight. The correct part number for the existing AOA sensor is P/N 0861EW1. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair 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. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. 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 Igama, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5388; fax: 562-627-5210; 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 MD90-30A029, dated November 25, 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- 5600; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. [[Page 95860]] Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 7, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-30279 Filed 12-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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evaluation, any comments received, and www.myboeingfleet.com. Boeing stated
other information. The address for the that this address is valid for this and all
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is future ADs affecting Boeing airplanes.
Docket Management Facility, U.S. We agree with the commenter’s
Federal Aviation Administration Department of Transportation, Docket request. We have updated the contact
Operations, M–30, West Building information accordingly. However, we
14 CFR Part 39 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 have corrected the telephone number; it
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6898; Directorate New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, should be 562–797–1717. We have
Identifier 2016–NM–010–AD; Amendment DC 20590. changed this AD to include this new
39–18752; AD 2016–25–26] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric mailing address for Boeing service
RIN 2120–AA64 Igama, Aerospace Engineer, Systems information.
and Equipment Branch, ANM–130L,
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Request To Clarify Certain Language in
Company Airplanes Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount the NPRM
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; Boeing asked that we clarify the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation phone: 562–627–5388; fax: 562–627–
Administration (FAA), DOT. language specifying what prompted the
5210; email: roderick.igama@faa.gov. AD action, and the description of the
ACTION: Final rule.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: unsafe condition, as specified in the
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUMMARY section. Boeing stated that the
Discussion
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The reported incident occurred ‘‘on Model
Boeing Company Model MD–90–30 We issued a notice of proposed 717–200 airplanes’’ and included
airplanes. This AD was prompted by rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR further description of what prompted
reports of stick shaker activation at part 39 by adding an AD that would the AD action. Boeing also stated that
airspeeds that were above the stall apply to all The Boeing Company Model including this description clarifies the
protection system’s stick shaker MD–90–30 airplanes. The NPRM airplane model on which the safety
schedule. This AD requires installing published in the Federal Register on issue was identified. Boeing also asked
angle-of-attack (AOA) sensor external June 13, 2016 (81 FR 38113) (‘‘the that we revise the description of the
case heaters on the existing AOA NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by unsafe condition, which stated that ‘‘the
sensors, installing additional wires, and reports of stick shaker activation at vane’’ could become immobilized.
doing a functional test and applicable airspeeds that were above the stall Boeing noted that the safety issue is a
corrective actions. We are issuing this protection system’s stick shaker common cause failure (both vanes could
AD to address the unsafe condition on schedule. The NPRM proposed to become immobilized) due to an external
these products. require installing AOA sensor external threat (i.e., weather).
case heaters on the existing AOA We agree to add ‘‘both vanes’’ to the
DATES: This AD is effective February 2,
sensors, installing additional wires, and Discussion section and paragraph (e) of
2017. doing a functional test and applicable
The Director of the Federal Register this AD for clarification. Information
corrective actions. We are issuing this concerning the origin of the safety issue
approved the incorporation by reference
AD to prevent ice formation between the on Model 717–200 airplanes was
of a certain publication listed in this AD
AOA sensor vane and face plate, which included in the Discussion section of
as of February 2, 2017.
could cause both vanes to become the NPRM. Since the information in the
ADDRESSES: For service information
immobilized. If both vanes become Discussion section of the NPRM does
identified in this final rule, contact immobilized, the stall protection system
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, not reappear in the final rule, we have
could become unreliable or non- not changed this AD in this regard. In
Attention: Contractual & Data Services functional, which could result in loss of
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC addition, we do not agree that the
control of the airplane. requested changes are necessary in the
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet Comments SUMMARY section, which merely
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You provides a high-level description of the
We gave the public the opportunity to
may view this referenced service relevant information. Details concerning
participate in developing this AD. The
information at the FAA, Transport the unsafe condition that appeared in
following presents the comments
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue the SUMMARY section of the NPRM have
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
SW., Renton, WA. For information on been removed from this final rule in
response to each comment.
the availability of this material at the response to new guidance from the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also Support of the NPRM Office of the Federal Register.
available on the Internet at http:// The Air Line Pilots Association, Boeing also asked that we clarify the
AD requirements by specifying
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www.regulations.gov by searching for International provided comments that
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– supported the intent of the NPRM. ‘‘installing additional wires’’ in lieu of
6898. ‘‘changing wires’’ and installing AOA
Request To Change Boeing Address sensor external case heaters ‘‘on the
Examining the AD Docket Identified in the NPRM AOA sensors’’ in lieu of ‘‘and AOA
You may examine the AD docket on Boeing asked that we change its sensors.’’ Delta Air Lines (Delta) asked
the Internet at http:// mailing address for obtaining copies of that we change ‘‘and AOA sensors’’ to
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Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness level of safety may be used for any repair
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD): required by this AD if it is approved by the
section 106, describes the authority of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
2016–25–26 The Boeing Company: Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Amendment 39–18752; Docket No.
Aviation Programs, describes in more been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
FAA–2016–6898; Directorate Identifier ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
detail the scope of the Agency’s 2016–NM–010–AD. method to be approved, the repair must meet
authority. the certification basis of the airplane, and the
(a) Effective Date
We are issuing this rulemaking under approval must specifically refer to this AD.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, This AD is effective February 2, 2017.
(4) For service information that contains
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs steps that are labeled as Required for
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that None. Compliance (RC), the provisions of
section, Congress charges the FAA with paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (c) Applicability apply.
This AD applies to all The Boeing (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
air commerce by prescribing regulations
Company Model MD–90–30 airplanes, substeps under an RC step and any figures
for practices, methods, and procedures identified in an RC step, must be done to
the Administrator finds necessary for certificated in any category.
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
safety in air commerce. This regulation (d) Subject labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
is within the scope of that authority Air Transport Association (ATA) of requirement is removed from that step or
because it addresses an unsafe condition America Code 34, Navigation. substep. An AMOC is required for any
that is likely to exist or develop on deviations to RC steps, including substeps
(e) Unsafe Condition and identified figures.
products identified in this rulemaking
action. This AD was prompted by reports of stick (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
shaker activation at airspeeds that were deviated from using accepted methods in
Regulatory Findings above the stall protection system’s stick accordance with the operator’s maintenance
shaker schedule. We are issuing this AD to or inspection program without obtaining
This AD will not have federalism prevent ice formation between the angle-of- approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
implications under Executive Order attack (AOA) sensor vane and face plate, including substeps and identified figures, can
13132. This AD will not have a which could cause both vanes to become still be done as specified, and the airplane
substantial direct effect on the States, on immobilized. If both vanes become can be put back in an airworthy condition.
the relationship between the national immobilized, the stall protection system
(i) Related Information
government and the States, or on the could become unreliable or non-functional,
which could result in loss of control of the For more information about this AD,
distribution of power and
airplane. contact Eric Igama, Aerospace Engineer,
responsibilities among the various Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130L,
levels of government. (f) Compliance FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount
For the reasons discussed above, I Comply with this AD within the Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
certify that this AD: compliance times specified, unless already phone: 562–627–5388; fax: 562–627–5210;
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory done. email: roderick.igama@faa.gov.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (g) Installation of AOA Sensor External Case (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Heater (1) The Director of the Federal Register
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Within 6 years after the effective date of approved the incorporation by reference
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), this AD, install AOA sensor external case (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation heaters on the existing AOA sensors, install paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
in Alaska, and additional wires, and do a functional test and part 51.
applicable corrective actions, in accordance (2) You must use this service information
(4) Will not have a significant as applicable to do the actions required by
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
economic impact, positive or negative, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–30A029, this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
on a substantial number of small entities dated November 25, 2015. All applicable (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–
under the criteria of the Regulatory corrective actions must be done before 30A029, dated November 25, 2015.
Flexibility Act. further flight. The correct part number for the (ii) Reserved.
existing AOA sensor is P/N 0861EW1. (3) For service information identified in
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (AMOCs)
safety, Incorporation by reference, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
Safety. Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
Adoption of the Amendment authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if www.myboeingfleet.com.
requested using the procedures found in 14 (4) You may view this service information
Accordingly, under the authority CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
delegated to me by the Administrator, send your request to your principal inspector 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as or local Flight Standards District Office, as information on the availability of this
follows: appropriate. If sending information directly material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the (5) You may view this service information
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS attention of the person identified in that is incorporated by reference at the
DIRECTIVES paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be National Archives and Records
emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC- Administration (NARA). For information on
Requests@faa.gov. the availability of this material at NARA, call
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
continues to read as follows: notify your appropriate principal inspector, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager locations.html.
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![95860 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 250 / Thursday, December 29, 2016 / Rules and Regulations
Issued in Renton, Washington, on Correction program fees are designed to provide a
December 7, 2016. more predictable and sustainable source
In the final rule, FR Doc. 2016–30211,
Dionne Palermo, of revenues and to close the annual gap
published on December 16, 2016, at 81
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane FR 90979 make the following correction: in funding needed to support DRBC’s
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 1. On page 90979 in the heading of project review program. They also
[FR Doc. 2016–30279 Filed 12–28–16; 8:45 am] the final rule, revise ‘‘Amdt. No. 121– adjust the fees program to better align
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 397’’ to read as ‘‘121–377’’. with the One Process/One Permit
Program instituted earlier in 2016. The
Issued in Washington, DC, under the
authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), on
changes to DRBC’s water supply charges
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION December 22, 2016. regulations are designed to help
Lirio Liu,
revenues assigned to DRBC’s Water
Federal Aviation Administration Supply Storage Facilities Fund keep
Director, Office of Rulemaking.
pace with inflation.
14 CFR Part 121 [FR Doc. 2016–31507 Filed 12–28–16; 8:45 am]
Public Process. A Notice of Proposed
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Rulemaking and Public Hearing was
[Docket No.: FAA–2016–9526; Amdt. No. posted to the Commission’s Web site on
121–377A] May 9, 2016. A detailed set of questions
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN and answers about the proposal
RIN 2120–AK95 COMMISSION (‘‘FAQs’’) and a press release
accompanied the May 9, 2016 web
Qualification, Service, and Use of 18 CFR Parts 401 and 420 posting. On May 10, 2016, an email
Crewmembers and Aircraft alert, including a link to the notice and
Regulatory Program Fees and Water
Dispatchers; Related Aircraft supporting documents, was transmitted
Supply Charges
Amendment to all parties subscribed to DRBC’s list
AGENCY: Delaware River Basin serve. Notice of the proposed rules was
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Commission. published in the Federal Register at 81
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule. FR 35662, June 3, 2016 and appeared in
ACTION: Final rule; Correction. the Delaware Register of Regulations, 19
SUMMARY: The Commission amends the DE Reg., 1052, June 1, 2016; New Jersey
SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting a final Rules of Practice and Procedure and the Register, 48 N.J.R. 949, June 6, 2016;
rule published on December 16, 2016. In Basin Regulations—Water Supply New York State Register, May 25, 2016
that final rule, which becomes effective Charges, respectively, to adopt a new (page 1); and Pennsylvania Bulletin, 46
on January 17, 2017, the FAA will allow project review fee structure and provide Pa.B. 2967, June 11, 2016. DRBC staff
air carriers to seek a deviation from the for automatic inflation adjustments. hosted a public informational meeting
flight simulation training device (FSTD) These changes are also incorporated on the proposal on Wednesday, June 15,
requirements for related aircraft into the Commission’s Comprehensive 2016 in Washington Crossing, Pa.,
proficiency checks. As a result, that rule Plan. including presentations by staff and
will eliminate an inconsistency that
DATES: This final rule is effective informal questions and answers. The
currently permits carriers that have
January 1, 2017. FAQs posted on the Commission’s Web
obtained FAA approval to modify the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: site were thereafter supplemented with
FSTD requirements for related aircraft
Richard C. Gore, Director of questions and responses offered during
differences training, but not for
Administration and Finance, 609–883– the informational meeting. A public
corresponding proficiency checks. The
9500, ext. 201. hearing on the proposed amendments
FAA inadvertently listed an incorrect
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: took place at the Commission’s office
Amendment Number for that final rule.
Background. The Delaware River building in West Trenton, N.J. on July
This document corrects that error.
Basin Commission (‘‘DRBC’’ or 27, 2016 and written comments were
DATES: Effective January 17, 2017. accepted through August 12, 2016.
‘‘Commission’’) is a Federal-interstate
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: compact agency charged with managing In response to the written and oral
Sheri Pippin, Air Transportation the water resources of the Delaware comments submitted on the draft rules,
Division, AFS–200, Federal Aviation River Basin on a regional basis without staff developed a detailed comment and
Administration, 800 Independence regard to political boundaries. Its response document, including modest
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; members are the governors of the four changes to the rule text. After careful
telephone (202) 267–8166; email basin states—Delaware, New Jersey, consideration and consultation with
sheri.pippin@faa.gov. New York and Pennsylvania—and on staff on the comments and proposed
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: behalf of the federal government, the changes to the draft rules, the
North Atlantic Division Commander of Commissioners determined that the
Background changes were appropriate, responsive to
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
On December 16, 2016, the FAA By Resolution No. 2016–8 on the public’s concerns and a logical
published a final rule entitled, December 14, 2016 the Commission outgrowth of the rules as proposed. The
‘‘Qualification, Service, and Use of approved a comprehensive revision of changes and the staff response to
Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers; its project review fee structure, comments were adopted by unanimous
Related Aircraft Amendment.’’ 81 FR including an automatic annual indexed vote of the Commissioners to approve
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with RULES
90979. In that final rule, effective inflation adjustment for most fees. An Resolution No. 2016–8 at the
January 17, 2017, the FAA inadvertently inflation adjustment was also approved Commission’s public business meeting
listed the incorrect Amendment Number for DRBC’s water supply charges rates on December 14, 2016.
for part 121 in the header information applicable to consumptive and non- Additional materials. The following
of the final rule as 121–397. The correct consumptive surface water withdrawals. additional materials can be found on the
amendment number is 121–377. The changes to DRBC’s regulatory Commission’s Web site, www.drbc.net:
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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 February 2, 2017. | |
| Contact | Eric Igama, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5388; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 95857 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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