81 FR 9756 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 38 (February 26, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 38 (February 26, 2016)
| Page Range | 9756-9761 | |
| FR Document | 2016-03459 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 38 (Friday, February 26, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9756-9761] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-03459] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0681; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-201-AD; Amendment 39-18400; AD 2016-04-06] 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 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that a repetitive test is needed to inspect the components on airplanes equipped with a certain air distribution system configuration. This AD requires doing repetitive testing for correct operation of the equipment cooling system and low pressure environmental control system, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also requires, for certain airplanes, installing new relays and doing wiring changes to the environmental control system. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct latent failures of the equipment cooling system and low pressure environmental control system, which, in combination with a cargo fire event, could result in smoke in the flight deck and/or main cabin, and possible loss of aircraft control. DATES: This AD is effective April 1, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 1, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544- 5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 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- 0681. 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- 0681; 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: Stanley Chen, 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: 425-917-6585; 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 all The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 1, 2015 (80 FR 17368) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that a repetitive test is needed to inspect the components on airplanes equipped with a certain air distribution system configuration. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive testing for correct operation of the equipment cooling system and low pressure environmental control system, and corrective actions if necessary. The [[Page 9757]] NPRM also proposed to require, for certain airplanes, installing new relays and doing wiring changes to the environmental control system. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct latent failures of the equipment cooling system and low pressure environmental control system, which, in combination with a cargo fire event, could result in smoke in the flight deck and/or main cabin, and possible loss of aircraft control. 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. Request To Clarify Conditions Leading to Unsafe Condition Boeing requested that we revise the unsafe condition to clarify that latent failures of the equipment cooling system and low pressure environmental control system alone do not create the unsafe condition addressed in the NPRM. Boeing explained that the unsafe condition is a combination of a failure of both systems along with a cargo fire event, which could lead to a smoke penetration hazard. We agree to revise the description of the events leading to the unsafe condition, and have revised the SUMMARY section in this final rule and paragraph (e) of this AD accordingly. Request To Clarify Unsafe Condition Boeing requested that we revise the NPRM to clarify that the hazard being mitigated by the NPRM is smoke penetration into the occupied areas of the airplane--the flight deck or the main cabin (not just the flight deck). Boeing stated that failure of the equipment cooling system and/or low pressure environmental control system, in combination with a cargo fire event, could lead to cargo smoke penetration into the flight deck and/or main cabin, either of which could be catastrophic. We agree that clarification is needed to specify that the hazard being mitigated by the NPRM is smoke penetration into flight deck and main cabin, which are occupied areas of the airplane. We have revised the SUMMARY section in this final rule and paragraph (e) of this AD accordingly. Request To Match Repetitive Interval in Service Information Boeing, Delta Airlines (Delta), United Airlines (United), and Yuta Kobayashi requested that we revise the repetitive interval for the operational test from 9,000 flight cycles to 9,000 flight hours. Boeing stated that a 9,000 flight-hour interval is supported by a fault tree analysis, whereas the repetitive interval of 9,000 flight cycles required by the NPRM is not. Mr. Kobayashi stated that a correction needed to be made since Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014, states the repetitive interval in flight hours. We agree with the request to revise the repetitive interval since the repetitive interval in flight hours matches the interval stated in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014. In the proposed AD, we inadvertently specified flight ``cycles'' instead of flight ``hours.'' We have revised the interval in paragraph (g) of this AD from flight ``cycles'' to flight ``hours.'' Request To Clarify Airplanes Subject to Repetitive Testing Requirement The Discussion section of the NPRM stated that a repetitive test is needed on airplanes equipped with an air distribution system that had been reconfigured in accordance with Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122. Boeing requested that we revise the NPRM to clarify that all Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900 and -900ER airplanes are subject to the repetitive testing (as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014)--not just those airplanes with reconfigured air distribution systems. Boeing added that Model 737-700C and 737-900 airplanes were not subject to the same changes and thus were not included in the effectivity of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009. We agree that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014, describes procedures for the operational testing of the equipment cooling system and low pressure environmental control systems, and that all 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900 and -900ER airplanes are subject to this repetitive testing. However, the Discussion section that appeared in the NPRM is not repeated in this final rule. Therefore no change has been made to this final rule in this regard. Request To Exclude Certain Airplanes From Applicability Delta requested that we revise the NPRM to exclude airplanes that have not been modified by Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009. Delta further requested that these airplanes be subject to evaluation for additional separate rulemaking. Delta stated that it believes two separate airworthiness concerns must be addressed. Delta stated that the first concern identified by the NPRM is a potential latent failure of the equipment cooling system and low pressure environmental control system; Delta noted this condition is addressed by Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014. Delta stated that the second concern, not identified by the NPRM, is the need to properly isolate the occupied areas of the airplane from smoke intrusion in the event of a cargo compartment fire; Delta noted this condition is addressed by the following service information:Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1121, Revision 1, dated October 26, 2009. Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009. Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1135, Revision 1, dated November 13, 2008. Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1163, Revision 1, dated December 17, 2009. Delta stated this service information introduces, among other tasks, better sealing of the cargo compartment and changes to the environmental control system to keep the cargo compartment at a lower pressure than that of the cabin in order to keep smoke from a cargo compartment fire out of occupied areas. We disagree with the request to exclude the airplanes identified by the commenter and consider separate rulemaking for those airplanes. The primary airworthiness concern addressed by the requirements in this AD is the lack of a procedure to detect and correct latent failures of the equipment cooling system and low pressure environmental control system, which, in combination with a cargo fire event, could result in smoke in the flight deck and/or main cabin, and possible loss of aircraft control. This unsafe condition affects all Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER airplanes, regardless of whether Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009, has been done. Therefore, all Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, - 900, and -900ER airplanes are subject to the repetitive testing in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014, not just those airplanes reconfigured using Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009. For certain airplanes, Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26- [[Page 9758]] 1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009, is a concurrent requirement because the actions specified Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009, must be done to make sure the testing results are satisfactory (e.g., electrical components that are required to reconfigure the air distribution system during a cargo fire event need to be installed). In addition, the installation and changes specified in paragraph B. ``Concurrent Requirements'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009, will need to be implemented, if not already done, in order accomplish the concurrent requirements as specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009. These measures are necessary to properly isolate the occupied areas of the aircraft from smoke penetration in the event of a cargo compartment fire, such as changes to the cargo compartment sealing and equipment cooling system to keep the cargo compartment at a lower pressure than the cabin pressure. Therefore, we have not changed this final rule regarding this issue. Request To Incorporate Additional Service Information and Revise the Costs of Compliance Section Delta and Southwest Airlines (Southwest) requested that the Costs of Compliance section of the NPRM be revised to capture the costs of the following service information since they are identified as ``Concurrent Requirements'' in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009: Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1121, Revision 1, dated October 26, 2009. Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1135, Revision 1, dated November 13, 2008. Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1163, Revision 1, dated December 17, 2009. Delta stated these concurrent service bulletins add a significant burden to operators in terms of labor and time since they amount to 190 additional work-hours. Delta added that since these concurrent actions add significant change in scope, it is necessary to withdraw the existing proposed rule, allow operators the opportunity to comment on their incorporation, and reissue a revised rule with a new comment period. Additionally, Delta asked that these documents be specified by their explicit revision level in order to ensure the correct intended compliance actions are satisfied. We agree to add the labor and parts costs for concurrent accomplishment of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26- 1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009, because it is a requirement of this final rule for Group 1 airplanes; the costs for this action were inadvertently omitted from the NPRM. We also acknowledge the installation and changes specified in paragraph B. ``Concurrent Requirements'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009, may also need to be done for certain airplanes. We have therefore revised the Costs of Compliance section of this final rule by adding 208 work- hours and a parts cost of $27,323 for the concurrent action. We do not agree to withdraw the existing NPRM and reissue a revised NPRM with a new comment period. To delay this final rule would be inappropriate, since we have determined that an unsafe condition exists. However, under the provisions of paragraph (j) of this AD, we may approve requests for adjustments to the compliance time if data are submitted to substantiate that such an adjustment would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this final rule in this regard. Request To Clarify Conflicting Concurrent Requirements Jet2.com requested that compliance guidance be given for airplanes equipped with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST02076LA (http:// rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ 73f6dd3b3bfe1890862578af0053cf0a/$FILE/ST02076LA.pdf); specifically, Jet2.com asked for clarification for airplanes that accomplished STC ST02076LA as an alternative action to installing the automatic shutoff system for the center tank fuel boost pumps using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1206, Revision 2, dated May 21, 2009, which is required by AD 2011-18-03, Amendment 39-16785 (76 FR 53317, August 26, 2011). Jet2.com explained that while the concurrent service information is clear for accomplishing the required actions of the proposed AD, actions for airplanes having STC ST02076LA are not clear. We agree to clarify the concurrent requirements of this AD. Paragraph B., ``Concurrent Requirements,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009, refers to Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1135, dated December 12, 2007, for certain changes. However, Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1135, dated December 12, 2007, inadvertently specified concurrent accomplishment of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1206, dated January 11, 2006. Boeing subsequently issued Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1135, Revision 1, dated November 13, 2008, which no longer identifies Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1206, dated January 11, 2006, as concurrent service information. We have revised paragraph (h) of this AD to clarify the concurrent requirements and state that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1206, dated January 11, 2006, is not required by this AD. Request To Clarify Initial Compliance Time for Production Airplanes American requested that we clarify the initial compliance times for airplanes that have not yet been delivered, since the proposed AD specifies a compliance time for the initial testing of only in-service airplanes, but not airplanes that are in production. American also requested a more definitive method of determining aircraft effectivity than relying on ``the `Get Effectivity' function on myboeingfleet.com'' as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014. We agree that clarification is necessary. Group 3 airplanes in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014, are identified as those having line numbers 1701 and all line numbers after 1701. It is not necessary to use the `Get Effectivity' function on ``myboeingfleet.com'' because airplanes in production are Group 3 airplanes. The compliance time for Group 3 airplanes as specified in the NPRM is within 10 months. However, we have determined that for airplanes having line numbers 4923, 4924, and 4926 and subsequent, which were delivered after the issuance of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014, a compliance time of ``before the accumulation of 9,000 total flight hours'' will provide an acceptable level of safety. We have coordinated this change with Boeing. As a result, we have restructured paragraph (g) to include new subparagraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2). Request To Revise Initial Compliance Time Relative to AD Effective Date United requested that we clarify the initial compliance times for the test for correct operation of the equipment cooling system and low pressure environmental control system of the [[Page 9759]] proposed AD. United requested that the compliance time be revised from the effective date of the service bulletin to the effective date of the AD since Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014, was not required at the time it was published and therefore, some operators may already be beyond the compliance time when this AD is issued. We agree that clarification is necessary. This AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. This provision was specified in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD, and is retained in this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Refer to a Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) as a Method of Compliance Aeroflot requested that we refer to Boeing Maintenance Planning Document B737 MPD 21-050-00. Aeroflot stated that the MPD and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014, refer to the same task specified in Boeing Airplane Maintenance Manual 21-27-00-700. We disagree with the request. Although this final rule does not refer to Boeing B737 MPD 21-050-00 as a method of compliance, operators may apply for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) for these actions in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (j)(1) of this AD if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the MPD provides an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Clarification Regarding the Installation of Winglets Aviation Partners Boeing stated that the installation of winglets per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00830SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/408E012E008616A7862578880060456C?OpenDocument&Highlight=st00830se) does not affect compliance. We agree with the commenter that Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00830SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/408E012E008616A7862578880060456C?OpenDocument&Highlight=st00830se) does not affect the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions. Therefore, the installation of STC ST00830SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. We have not changed 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: 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 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014, which describes procedures for repetitive testing for correct operation of the smoke clearance mode of the equipment cooling system and low pressure environmental control system, and applicable corrective actions. We also reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26- 1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009, which describes procedures for installing new relays and doing wiring changes to the environmental control system. 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 1,372 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operational Test............... 4 work-hours x $85 per $0............... $340 per $466,480 per hour = $340 per operation test operation test operation test cycle. cycle. cycle. Installation of new relays and Up to 208 work-hours x Up to $27,323.... Up to $45,003.... Up to wiring changes to the $85 per hour = $27,586,839. environmental control system $17,680. (concurrent actions) (up to 613 airplanes). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary system fault isolation and replacements that would be required based on the results of the operational test. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these actions: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Perform system fault isolation and replace 10 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $850 faulty component. $850. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 9760]] 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): 2016-04-06 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18400; Docket No. FAA- 2015-0681; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-201-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 1, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, - 700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 2120, Air Distribution System. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a determination that repetitive inspection is needed to inspect the components on airplanes equipped with a certain air distribution system configuration. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct latent failures of the equipment cooling system and low pressure environmental control system, which, in combination with a cargo fire event, could result in smoke in the flight deck and/or main cabin, and possible loss of aircraft control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Operational Tests and Corrective Action At the applicable times specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do a test for correct operation of the smoke clearance mode of the equipment cooling system and low pressure environmental control system, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the test thereafter at intervals not to exceed 9,000 flight hours. (1) For airplanes other than those identified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: At the applicable times identified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014, except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD. (2) For airplanes having line numbers 4923, 4924, and 4926 and subsequent: Before the accumulation of 9,000 total flight hours. (h) Concurrent Requirements For Group 1 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014: Before or concurrently with accomplishing the initial operational test required of paragraph (g) of this AD, install new relays and do wiring changes to the environmental control system, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009. When the actions required by this paragraph are done, the installation and changes specified in paragraph B. ``Concurrent Requirements'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009, must also be done. However, operators should note that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1206, dated January 11, 2006, is not required by this AD. (i) Exception to the Service Information Where paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014, specifies a compliance time ``after the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (j) 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 (k) 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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(3)(i) and (j)(3)(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. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Stanley Chen, 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: 425-917-6585; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (l) 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 737-26A1137, dated May 22, 2014. (ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-26-1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009. [[Page 9761]] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544- 5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). 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Airworthiness Directive 2016–0012, dated
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
January 14, 2016, for related information.
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet Boeing Company Model 737–600, –700, Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer,
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER series Cabin Safety and Environmental
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–3704. airplanes. This AD was prompted by a Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
(2) Service information identified in this determination that a repetitive test is Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
AD that is not incorporated by reference is needed to inspect the components on (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
available at the addresses specified in airplanes equipped with a certain air WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6585;
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. distribution system configuration. This fax: 425–917–6590; email:
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference AD requires doing repetitive testing for stanley.chen@faa.gov.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register correct operation of the equipment SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approved the incorporation by reference cooling system and low pressure
(IBR) of the service information listed in this environmental control system, and Discussion
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR corrective actions if necessary. This AD We issued a notice of proposed
part 51. also requires, for certain airplanes, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(2) You must use this service information installing new relays and doing wiring part 39 by adding an AD that would
as applicable to do the actions required by changes to the environmental control apply to all The Boeing Company Model
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Defence and Space Alert
system. We are issuing this AD to detect 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900, and
Operators Transmission AOT–C295–27– and correct latent failures of the –900ER series airplanes. The NPRM
0001, Revision 1, dated September 29, 2015. equipment cooling system and low published in the Federal Register on
(ii) Airbus Defence and Space Alert pressure environmental control system, April 1, 2015 (80 FR 17368) (‘‘the
Operators Transmission AOT–CN235–27– which, in combination with a cargo fire NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
0002, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2015. event, could result in smoke in the flight a determination that a repetitive test is
(3) For service information identified in deck and/or main cabin, and possible needed to inspect the components on
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this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space loss of aircraft control. airplanes equipped with a certain air
S.A., Services/Engineering Support, Avenida
DATES: This AD is effective April 1, distribution system configuration. The
de Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain;
telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 2016. NPRM proposed to require repetitive
3127; email MTA.TechnicalService@ The Director of the Federal Register testing for correct operation of the
military.airbus.com. For U.S. operators, email approved the incorporation by reference equipment cooling system and low
alternatively TechnicalSupport@ of certain publications listed in this AD pressure environmental control system,
airbusmilitaryna.com. as of April 1, 2016. and corrective actions if necessary. The
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We are issuing this rulemaking under (b) Affected ADs Bulletin 737–28A1206, dated January 11,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, None. 2006, is not required by this AD.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (i) Exception to the Service Information
(c) Applicability
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to all The Boeing
Company Model 737–600, –700, –700C, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–26A1137,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in dated May 22, 2014, specifies a compliance
–800, –900, and –900ER series airplanes,
air commerce by prescribing regulations time ‘‘after the original issue date of this
certificated in any category.
for practices, methods, and procedures service bulletin,’’ this AD requires
the Administrator finds necessary for (d) Subject compliance within the specified compliance
safety in air commerce. This regulation Air Transport Association (ATA) of time after the effective date of this AD.
is within the scope of that authority America Code 2120, Air Distribution System. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
because it addresses an unsafe condition (e) Unsafe Condition (AMOCs)
that is likely to exist or develop on (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
This AD was prompted by a determination
products identified in this rulemaking Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
that repetitive inspection is needed to inspect
action. the components on airplanes equipped with authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
Regulatory Findings a certain air distribution system requested using the procedures found in 14
configuration. We are issuing this AD to CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
This AD will not have federalism detect and correct latent failures of the send your request to your principal inspector
implications under Executive Order equipment cooling system and low pressure or local Flight Standards District Office, as
13132. This AD will not have a environmental control system, which, in appropriate. If sending information directly
substantial direct effect on the States, on combination with a cargo fire event, could to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
the relationship between the national result in smoke in the flight deck and/or attention of the person identified in
government and the States, or on the main cabin, and possible loss of aircraft paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be
control. emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
distribution of power and
Requests@faa.gov.
responsibilities among the various (f) Compliance (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
levels of government. Comply with this AD within the notify your appropriate principal inspector,
For the reasons discussed above, I compliance times specified, unless already or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
certify that this AD: done. of the local flight standards district office/
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory certificate holding district office.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (g) Repetitive Operational Tests and (3) For service information that contains
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Corrective Action steps that are labeled as Required for
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures At the applicable times specified in Compliance (RC), the provisions of
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do a test paragraphs (j)(3)(i) and (j)(3)(ii) of this AD
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation for correct operation of the smoke clearance apply.
in Alaska, and mode of the equipment cooling system and (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
low pressure environmental control system, substeps under an RC step and any figures
(4) Will not have a significant
and do all applicable corrective actions, in identified in an RC step, must be done to
economic impact, positive or negative, accordance with the Accomplishment comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
on a substantial number of small entities Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin for any deviations to RC steps, including
under the criteria of the Regulatory 737–26A1137, dated May 22, 2014. Do all substeps and identified figures.
Flexibility Act. applicable corrective actions before further (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
flight. Repeat the test thereafter at intervals deviated from using accepted methods in
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 not to exceed 9,000 flight hours. accordance with the operator’s maintenance
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (1) For airplanes other than those or inspection program without obtaining
safety, Incorporation by reference, identified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: At approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
Safety. the applicable times identified in paragraph including substeps and identified figures, can
1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service still be done as specified, and the airplane
Adoption of the Amendment Bulletin 737–26A1137, dated May 22, 2014, can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Accordingly, under the authority except as required by paragraph (i) of this
AD. (k) Related Information
delegated to me by the Administrator,
(2) For airplanes having line numbers For more information about this AD,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 4923, 4924, and 4926 and subsequent: Before contact Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer,
follows: the accumulation of 9,000 total flight hours. Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Concurrent Requirements Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue
DIRECTIVES For Group 1 airplanes identified in Boeing SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
Alert Service Bulletin 737–26A1137, dated 917–6585; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 May 22, 2014: Before or concurrently with stanley.chen@faa.gov.
continues to read as follows: accomplishing the initial operational test
required of paragraph (g) of this AD, install (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
new relays and do wiring changes to the (1) The Director of the Federal Register
§ 39.13 [Amended] environmental control system, in accordance approved the incorporation by reference
with the Accomplishment Instructions of (IBR) of the service information listed in this
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
the following new airworthiness 737–26–1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, part 51.
directive (AD):
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2009. When the actions required by this (2) You must use this service information
2016–04–06 The Boeing Company: paragraph are done, the installation and as applicable to do the actions required by
Amendment 39–18400; Docket No. changes specified in paragraph B. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
FAA–2015–0681; Directorate Identifier ‘‘Concurrent Requirements’’ of Boeing (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
2014–NM–201–AD. Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–26– 26A1137, dated May 22, 2014.
1122, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009, (ii) Boeing Special Attention Service
(a) Effective Date must also be done. However, operators Bulletin 737–26–1122, Revision 1, dated
This AD is effective April 1, 2016. should note that Boeing Alert Service August 13, 2009.
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(3) For service information identified in persons an opportunity to discuss FDA’s foreign suppliers use processes and
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial comprehensive planning effort for the procedures that provide the same level
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services next phase of the FDA Food Safety of public health protection as the
Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Modernization Act implementation preventive controls and produce safety
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; relating to import safety programs, regulations, where applicable, and also
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. which includes establishing the to verify that the food they import is not
(4) You may view this service information operational framework for these adulterated and is not misbranded with
at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 programs and plans for guidance respect to food allergen labeling.
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For documents, training, education, and The third-party certification final rule
information on the availability of this technical assistance. adopts regulations to provide for
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. DATES: See section III, ‘‘How to accreditation of third-party certification
(5) You may view this service information bodies to conduct food safety audits of
that is incorporated by reference at the
Participate in the Public Meeting’’ in the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of foreign entities, including registered
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on this document for dates and times of the foreign food facilities, and to issue food
the availability of this material at NARA, call public meeting, closing dates for and facility certifications under FSMA.
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// advance registration, and requesting Certification will be required to
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- special accommodations due to establish VQIP eligibility. To prevent
locations.html. disability. potentially harmful food from reaching
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February U.S. consumers, in specific
ADDRESSES: See section III, ‘‘How to
8, 2016. circumstances FDA also may require a
Participate in the Public Meeting’’ in the
Michael Kaszycki,
food offered for import to be
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
accompanied by a certification.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane this document. On June 5, 2015, we published a
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For notice of availability of a draft guidance
[FR Doc. 2016–03459 Filed 2–25–16; 8:45 am] questions about registering for the for industry on VQIP for importers of
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P meeting, or to register by phone: human or animal food (80 FR 32136).
Courtney Treece, Planning Professionals The draft guidance describes and
Ltd., 1210 West McDermott St., Suite answers questions about VQIP. To
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 111, Allen, TX 75013, 704–258–4983, ensure that we consider comments on
HUMAN SERVICES FAX: 469–854–6992, email: ctreece@ the draft guidance before we complete a
planningprofessionals.com. final version of the guidance, we invited
Food and Drug Administration For general questions about the electronic or written comments on the
meeting or for special accommodations draft guidance by August 19, 2015.
21 CFR Parts 1, 11, 16, and 111 due to a disability: Juanita Yates, Center The FSVP and third-party
[Docket No. FDA–2015–N–0797]
for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition certification final rules and related fact
(HFS–009), Food and Drug sheets are available on FDA’s FSMA
RIN 0910–AG64 and 0910–AG66 Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Web page located at http://www.fda.gov/
Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 240– FSMA.
The Food and Drug Administration 402–1731, email: Juanita.yates@
Food Safety Modernization Act: The FSVP and third-party
fda.hhs.gov. certification final rules are two of
Prevention-Oriented Import System
Regulations and Implementation; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: several final rules that will establish the
Public Meeting foundation of, and central framework
I. Background for, the modern food safety system
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, The FDA Food Safety Modernization envisioned by Congress in FSMA.
HHS. Act (FSMA) (Pub. L.111–353), signed
into law by President Obama on January II. Purpose and Format of the Public
ACTION: Notification of public meeting. Meeting
4, 2011, enables FDA to better protect
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug public health by helping to ensure the FDA is holding the public meeting on
Administration (FDA or we) is safety and security of the food supply. FSMA’s prevention-oriented import
announcing a public meeting entitled FSMA amends the Federal Food, Drug, system to brief participants on the key
‘‘FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act) to components of the FSVP and third-party
Prevention-Oriented Import System establish the foundation of a certification final rules; brief
Regulations and Implementation.’’ The modernized, prevention-based food participants on the status of the VQIP;
public meeting will provide importers safety system. Among other things, discuss the plans for guidance
and other interested persons an FSMA directs FDA to issue regulations documents related to import safety, as
opportunity to discuss import safety requiring preventive controls for human well as training, education, and
regulations and programs, including food and animal food, setting standards technical assistance; provide an update
final rules for foreign supplier for produce safety, and requiring on the development of a risk-based
verification programs (FSVPs) for importers to perform certain activities to industry oversight framework that are at
importers of food for humans and help ensure that the food they bring into the core of FSMA; and answer questions
animals (the FSVP final rule) and the United States is produced in a about these import programs.
accreditation of third-party certification manner consistent with U.S. safety The public meeting is an opportunity
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bodies (the third-party certification final standards. for FDA to share its current thinking on
rule). Participants will also be briefed In the Federal Register of November implementation plans for programs
on the status of FDA’s Voluntary 27, 2015, we published the FSVP final related to import safety. We encourage
Qualified Importer Program (VQIP), rule (80 FR 74225) and the third-party interested persons to provide feedback
which is still in development. certification final rule (80 FR 74569). during the meeting on any ideas that we
Additionally, the public meeting will The FSVP final rule requires present at the public meeting related to
provide importers and other interested importers of food to verify that their the operational aspects of FSMA
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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 April 1, 2016. | |
| Contact | Stanley Chen, 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: 425-917-6585; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 9756 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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