82_FR_10570 82 FR 10541 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

82 FR 10541 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 29 (February 14, 2017)

Page Range10541-10544
FR Document2017-01338

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a malfunction of the engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) during flight. This AD requires, for certain airplanes, a general visual inspection of the spray shield, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0571; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-059-AD; 
Amendment 39-18782; AD 2017-02-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes. 
This AD was prompted by a report of a malfunction of the engine 
indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) during flight. This AD 
requires, for certain airplanes, a general visual inspection of the 
spray shield, and related investigative and corrective actions if 
necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective March 16, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 16, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 
206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information 
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0571.

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-2014-
0571; 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: 
stanley.chen@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to 
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The 
Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes. The 
SNPRM published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2016 (81 FR 21762) 
(``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on August 14, 
2014 (79 FR 47597) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed to require an 
inspection for plastic couplings, corrective actions if necessary, and 
installation of new spray shrouds. The NPRM was prompted by a report of 
a malfunction of the engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) 
during flight. The SNPRM proposed, for certain airplanes, a general 
visual inspection of the spray shield and related investigative and 
corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent an 
uncontrolled water leak from a defective potable water system coupling, 
which could cause the main equipment center (MEC) line replaceable 
units (LRUs) to become wet, resulting in an electrical short and 
potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the SNPRM and 
the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Include Latest Service Information

    Boeing requested that we revise the SNPRM to include the latest 
service information--Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, 
Revision 3, dated September 8, 2016, which added 10 airplanes to the 
effectivity. The revised service information also added Part 5 of the 
Work Instructions to enhance the hose installation between location 6 
and location 9 for an airplane on which a post-production configuration 
change had been made. Boeing noted that future revisions could be 
published as conditions dictate.
    We partially agree with the request.
    To require Revision 3 in this AD would necessitate issuing another 
supplemental NPRM to solicit comments on the merits of this change. We 
have determined that an unsafe condition exists, and delaying this 
action further would be inappropriate.
    However, we have added new content to paragraph (i) of this AD to 
specify an additional method of compliance that was not part of the 
SNPRM. This additional method of compliance allows the use of Revision 
3 for the coupling inspection and spray shroud installation specified 
in paragraph (g) of this AD.
    This AD retains the applicability specified in paragraph (c) of the 
proposed AD (in the SNPRM). That is, this AD affects Model 767-200, -
300, and -400ER series airplanes that are identified in Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015.
    Likewise, this AD retains the specific compliance method specified 
in paragraphs (g) and (h) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM). That is, 
the actions must be done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service 
Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015. (See ``Request 
to Revise Description of

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Affected Airplanes'' for an explanation of the revision of paragraphs 
(g) and (h) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM).)
    For the 10 airplanes added in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-
38A0073, Revision 3, dated September 8, 2016, we might consider 
additional rulemaking to mandate the actions specified in this AD.

Request To Revise Description of Affected Airplanes

    Boeing requested that we revise paragraphs (g) and (h) of the 
proposed AD (in the SNPRM) to remove the references to airplane groups. 
Boeing explained that this change would simplify the wording of the AD 
and avoid a potential mismatch between the AD and the service 
information if grouping is adjusted in the future. Boeing stated that 
the release of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 3, 
dated September 8, 2016, makes paragraph (g) of the proposed AD (in the 
SNPRM) incorrect because it does not account for newly added groups 14 
and 15. Boeing also noted that future revisions could be published as 
conditions indicate.
    We partially agree with the request. Paragraphs (g) and (h) of the 
proposed AD (in the SNPRM) have been revised to restructure the content 
into paragraph (g) in this AD and remove the references to specific 
airplane groups. As stated previously, we might consider future 
rulemaking to mandate the actions in this AD for the airplanes 
identified as Groups 14 and 15 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-
38A0073, Revision 3, dated September 8, 2016.

Request for Clarification of Requirements

    Boeing requested that we revise paragraph (h) of the proposed AD 
(in the SNPRM) (now paragraph (g)(2) in this AD) to change the phrase 
``applicable related investigative and corrective actions'' to 
``applicable corrective actions.'' Boeing indicated that this change 
would clarify the intent of the proposed AD because, as written, the 
proposed AD could be misinterpreted as requiring both the inspection 
for discrepant shields and the resulting corrective action before 
further flight.
    We disagree to remove the phrase ``related investigative 
[actions],'' as requested. As explained in the SNPRM, related 
investigative actions are follow-on actions that (1) are related to the 
primary action, and (2) further investigate the nature of any condition 
found; related investigative actions in an AD could include, for 
example, inspections. Specifically, in this AD, the phrase ``related 
investigative actions'' includes testing and repairing potable water 
system leaks. We have not changed this final rule regarding this issue.

Request To Clarify Incorporation by Reference

    Paragraph (k) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) stated that Boeing 
Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, dated November 12, 2013; and Boeing 
Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 1, dated November 5, 2014; are 
not ``incorporated by reference in this AD.'' Boeing requested that we 
delete that statement because its intent is unclear and could be 
misinterpreted.
    We agree that clarification is necessary. Paragraph (k) in the 
proposed AD (in the SNPRM) provides credit for compliance with the AD 
for work completed using earlier revisions of the service information 
that are not specifically mandated by the AD, while the latest revision 
of the service information would be mandated. Although Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, dated November 12, 2013, and Boeing 
Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 1, dated November 5, 2014, will 
not be incorporated by reference in this AD, we agree to remove that 
statement from paragraph (k) of the AD.

Request To Revise Phrasing in ``Credit for Previous Actions'' Paragraph

    Boeing requested that we revise paragraph (k) of the proposed AD 
(in the SNPRM) to account for additional revisions that may be 
necessary to identify in the AD, depending on the effective date of the 
AD. Boeing stated that the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) would exclude 
some groups from being given credit for accomplishment of the 
referenced service information. Boeing stated that if airlines have 
completed all actions in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 
767-38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015, or Boeing Alert Service 
Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 3, dated September 8, 2016, no groups 
should be excluded.
    We do not agree that it is necessary to revise the service 
information identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. As stated 
previously, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 3, 
dated September 8, 2016, is included in paragraph (i) of this AD to 
provide an additional method of compliance for the requirements of 
paragraph (g) of this AD. Additional credit for accomplishment of 
Revision 3 is therefore unnecessary. This AD will provide credit for 
only the accomplishment of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, 
dated November 12, 2013; and Boeing Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, 
Revision 1, dated November 5, 2014.

Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions

    Aviation Partners Boeing stated that the installation of winglets 
per supplemental type certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not affect the 
accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions.
    We agree with the commenter that STC ST01920SE does not affect the 
accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions. Therefore, 
the installation of STC ST01920SE 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 
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the SNPRM.
    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 767-38A0073, Revision 2, 
dated August 10, 2015; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, 
Revision 3, dated September 8, 2016. The service information describes 
procedures for a general visual inspection for plastic potable water 
couplings, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions; 
installation of new spray shrouds; and a general visual inspection of 
the spray shield to determine if it has two slits and is installed 
correctly, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions. 
These documents are distinct since they are revisions of the same 
service information and have different airplane groupings for different 
configurations. 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.

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Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 136 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                Cost on U.S.
             Action                  Labor cost        Parts cost       Cost per product          operators
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Part 1--inspection (Groups 1-3,  Up to 3 work-hours              $0  Up to $255...........  Up to $34,680.
 9, and 11, Configuration 1;      x $85 per hour =
 Groups 4-8, 10, and 12-13)       $255.
 (136 airplanes).
Part 2--inspection (Group 9,     2 work-hours x $85               0  $170.................  $5,440.
 Configuration 1; and Group 10)   per hour = $170.
 (32 airplanes).
Part 3--installation of spray    3 work-hours x $85             330  $585.................  $79,560.
 shrouds (136 airplanes).         per hour = $255.
Part 4--inspection (Groups 1-3,  2 work-hours x $85               0  $170.................  $5,100.
 9, and 11, Configuration 2)      per hour = $170.
 (30 airplanes).
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition 
actions that would be required based on the results of the inspection. 
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need 
these actions:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                 Action                          Labor cost           Parts cost          Cost per product
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Related investigative actions..........  3 work-hours x $85 per                 $0  $255.
                                          hour = $255.
Corrective actions.....................  Up to 1 work-hour x $85                53  Up to $138.
                                          per hour = $85.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, 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):

2017-02-03 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18782; Docket No. FAA-
2014-0571; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-059-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective March 16, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -
400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified 
in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 2, dated 
August 10, 2015.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 38, Water/Waste.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of a malfunction of the engine 
indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) during flight. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent an uncontrolled water leak from a 
defective potable water system coupling, which could cause the main 
equipment center (MEC) line replaceable units (LRUs) to become wet, 
resulting in an electrical short and potential loss of several 
functions essential for safe flight.

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(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection of Couplings and Installation of Spray Shrouds

    For Groups and Configurations as identified in Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015, as 
applicable: At the applicable times identified in paragraph 1.E., 
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, 
Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015, except as required by paragraph 
(h) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and 
(g)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) Do a general visual inspection for plastic potable water 
couplings; do all applicable related investigative and corrective 
actions; and install new spray shrouds, including a new hose 
assembly, as applicable; in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 
2, dated August 10, 2015. Do all applicable related investigative 
and corrective actions within the applicable compliance time 
identified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015, 
except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (2) Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD, do a 
general visual inspection of the spray shield to determine if it has 
two slits and is installed correctly, and before further flight, do 
all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:  Operators can take optional 
protective measures to cover or shield their equipment against water 
spray when performing the Potable Water System Leakage Test, as 
specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 2, 
dated August 10, 2015.

(h) Exception to the Service Information

    Where paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service 
Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015, 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.

(i) Additional Method of Compliance

    Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 3, dated 
September 8, 2016, is acceptable for compliance with the 
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, as applicable to the 
Groups and Configurations as identified in Boeing Alert Service 
Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 3, dated September 8, 2016.

(j) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install any 
plastic potable water coupling having part number (P/N) CA620 series 
or P/N CA625 series on any airplane.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    For airplanes in Groups 4 through 8, 10, 12, and 13, as 
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 2, 
dated August 10, 2015: This paragraph provides credit for the 
actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, dated November 12, 2013; or Boeing 
Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 1, dated November 5, 2014.

(l) 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 (m)(1) of this AD. 
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD 
if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization 
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the 
Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the 
repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must 
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must 
specifically refer to this AD.
    (4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled 
as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs 
(l)(4)(i) and (l)(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.

(m) Related Information

    (1) 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: stanley.chen@faa.gov.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.

(n) 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 767-38A0073, Revision 2, dated 
August 10, 2015.
    (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 3, 
dated September 8, 2016.
    (3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, 
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; 
telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet 
https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 11, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-01338 Filed 2-13-17; 8:45 am]
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                                              This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                    FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also                    uncontrolled water leak from a defective
                                              contains regulatory documents having general            available on the Internet at http://                  potable water system coupling, which
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                                              are keyed to and codified in the Code of                and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–                     (MEC) line replaceable units (LRUs) to
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                                                                                                      0571; or in person at the Docket                      following presents the comments
                                              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            Management Facility between 9 a.m.                    received on the SNPRM and the FAA’s
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                                              14 CFR Part 39                                          evaluation, any comments received, and
                                                                                                      other information. The address for the                   Boeing requested that we revise the
                                              [Docket No. FAA–2014–0571; Directorate
                                                                                                      Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                SNPRM to include the latest service
                                              Identifier 2014–NM–059–AD; Amendment
                                              39–18782; AD 2017–02–03]                                Docket Management Facility, U.S.                      information—Boeing Alert Service
                                                                                                      Department of Transportation, Docket                  Bulletin 767–38A0073, Revision 3,
                                              RIN 2120–AA64                                                                                                 dated September 8, 2016, which added
                                                                                                      Operations, M–30, West Building
                                                                                                      Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                      10 airplanes to the effectivity. The
                                              Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing                                                                          revised service information also added
                                              Company Airplanes                                       New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
                                                                                                      DC 20590.                                             Part 5 of the Work Instructions to
                                              AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                                                                                     enhance the hose installation between
                                                                                                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                              Administration (FAA), DOT.                                                                                    location 6 and location 9 for an airplane
                                                                                                      Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer,                     on which a post-production
                                              ACTION: Final rule.                                     Cabin Safety and Environmental                        configuration change had been made.
                                                                                                      Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,                        Boeing noted that future revisions could
                                              SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new                        Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
                                              airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                                                                      be published as conditions dictate.
                                                                                                      (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,                     We partially agree with the request.
                                              The Boeing Company Model 767–200,                       WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6585;
                                              –300, and –400ER series airplanes. This                                                                          To require Revision 3 in this AD
                                                                                                      fax: 425–917–6590; email:                             would necessitate issuing another
                                              AD was prompted by a report of a                        stanley.chen@faa.gov.
                                              malfunction of the engine indication                                                                          supplemental NPRM to solicit
                                                                                                      SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            comments on the merits of this change.
                                              and crew alerting system (EICAS)
                                              during flight. This AD requires, for                    Discussion                                            We have determined that an unsafe
                                              certain airplanes, a general visual                                                                           condition exists, and delaying this
                                                                                                         We issued a supplemental notice of                 action further would be inappropriate.
                                              inspection of the spray shield, and                     proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
                                              related investigative and corrective                                                                             However, we have added new content
                                                                                                      amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD                  to paragraph (i) of this AD to specify an
                                              actions if necessary. We are issuing this               that would apply to certain The Boeing
                                              AD to address the unsafe condition on                                                                         additional method of compliance that
                                                                                                      Company Model 767–200, –300, and                      was not part of the SNPRM. This
                                              these products.                                         –400ER series airplanes. The SNPRM                    additional method of compliance allows
                                              DATES: This AD is effective March 16,                   published in the Federal Register on                  the use of Revision 3 for the coupling
                                              2017.                                                   April 13, 2016 (81 FR 21762) (‘‘the                   inspection and spray shroud installation
                                                The Director of the Federal Register                  SNPRM’’). We preceded the SNPRM                       specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
                                              approved the incorporation by reference                 with a notice of proposed rulemaking                     This AD retains the applicability
                                              of a certain publication listed in this AD              (NPRM) that published in the Federal                  specified in paragraph (c) of the
                                              as of March 16, 2017.                                   Register on August 14, 2014 (79 FR                    proposed AD (in the SNPRM). That is,
                                              ADDRESSES: For service information                      47597) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM                       this AD affects Model 767–200, –300,
                                              identified in this final rule, contact                  proposed to require an inspection for                 and –400ER series airplanes that are
                                              Boeing Commercial Airplanes,                            plastic couplings, corrective actions if              identified in Boeing Alert Service
                                              Attention: Data & Services Management,                  necessary, and installation of new spray              Bulletin 767–38A0073, Revision 2,
                                              P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA                    shrouds. The NPRM was prompted by a                   dated August 10, 2015.
                                              98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000,                     report of a malfunction of the engine                    Likewise, this AD retains the specific
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                                              extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet                 indication and crew alerting system                   compliance method specified in
                                              https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You                      (EICAS) during flight. The SNPRM                      paragraphs (g) and (h) of the proposed
                                              may view this referenced service                        proposed, for certain airplanes, a                    AD (in the SNPRM). That is, the actions
                                              information at the FAA, Transport                       general visual inspection of the spray                must be done in accordance with Boeing
                                              Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue                  shield and related investigative and                  Alert Service Bulletin 767–38A0073,
                                              SW., Renton, WA. For information on                     corrective actions if necessary. We are               Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015. (See
                                              the availability of this material at the                issuing this AD to prevent an                         ‘‘Request to Revise Description of


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                                              Affected Airplanes’’ for an explanation                 includes testing and repairing potable                12, 2013; and Boeing Service Bulletin
                                              of the revision of paragraphs (g) and (h)               water system leaks. We have not                       767–38A0073, Revision 1, dated
                                              of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM).)                     changed this final rule regarding this                November 5, 2014.
                                                For the 10 airplanes added in Boeing                  issue.
                                              Alert Service Bulletin 767–38A0073,                                                                           Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
                                              Revision 3, dated September 8, 2016, we                 Request To Clarify Incorporation by                   of the Proposed Actions
                                              might consider additional rulemaking to                 Reference
                                                                                                         Paragraph (k) of the proposed AD (in                  Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
                                              mandate the actions specified in this
                                                                                                      the SNPRM) stated that Boeing Alert                   the installation of winglets per
                                              AD.
                                                                                                      Service Bulletin 767–38A0073, dated                   supplemental type certificate (STC)
                                              Request To Revise Description of                        November 12, 2013; and Boeing Service                 ST01920SE does not affect the
                                              Affected Airplanes                                      Bulletin 767–38A0073, Revision 1,                     accomplishment of the manufacturer’s
                                                 Boeing requested that we revise                      dated November 5, 2014; are not                       service instructions.
                                              paragraphs (g) and (h) of the proposed                  ‘‘incorporated by reference in this AD.’’                We agree with the commenter that
                                              AD (in the SNPRM) to remove the                         Boeing requested that we delete that                  STC ST01920SE does not affect the
                                              references to airplane groups. Boeing                   statement because its intent is unclear               accomplishment of the manufacturer’s
                                              explained that this change would                        and could be misinterpreted.                          service instructions. Therefore, the
                                              simplify the wording of the AD and                         We agree that clarification is                     installation of STC ST01920SE does not
                                              avoid a potential mismatch between the                  necessary. Paragraph (k) in the proposed              affect the ability to accomplish the
                                              AD and the service information if                       AD (in the SNPRM) provides credit for                 actions required by this AD. We have
                                              grouping is adjusted in the future.                     compliance with the AD for work                       not changed this AD in this regard.
                                              Boeing stated that the release of Boeing                completed using earlier revisions of the
                                              Alert Service Bulletin 767–38A0073,                     service information that are not                      Conclusion
                                              Revision 3, dated September 8, 2016,                    specifically mandated by the AD, while                  We reviewed the relevant data,
                                              makes paragraph (g) of the proposed AD                  the latest revision of the service                    considered the comments received, and
                                              (in the SNPRM) incorrect because it                     information would be mandated.                        determined that air safety and the
                                              does not account for newly added                        Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin                public interest require adopting this AD
                                              groups 14 and 15. Boeing also noted that                767–38A0073, dated November 12,                       with the changes described previously
                                              future revisions could be published as                  2013, and Boeing Service Bulletin 767–
                                                                                                                                                            and minor editorial changes. We have
                                              conditions indicate.                                    38A0073, Revision 1, dated November
                                                                                                                                                            determined that these minor changes:
                                                 We partially agree with the request.                 5, 2014, will not be incorporated by
                                              Paragraphs (g) and (h) of the proposed                  reference in this AD, we agree to remove                • Are consistent with the intent that
                                              AD (in the SNPRM) have been revised                     that statement from paragraph (k) of the              was proposed in the SNPRM for
                                              to restructure the content into paragraph               AD.                                                   correcting the unsafe condition; and
                                              (g) in this AD and remove the references
                                                                                                      Request To Revise Phrasing in ‘‘Credit                  • Do not add any additional burden
                                              to specific airplane groups. As stated                                                                        upon the public than was already
                                                                                                      for Previous Actions’’ Paragraph
                                              previously, we might consider future                                                                          proposed in the SNPRM.
                                              rulemaking to mandate the actions in                       Boeing requested that we revise
                                                                                                      paragraph (k) of the proposed AD (in the                We also determined that these
                                              this AD for the airplanes identified as                                                                       changes will not increase the economic
                                              Groups 14 and 15 in Boeing Alert                        SNPRM) to account for additional
                                                                                                      revisions that may be necessary to                    burden on any operator or increase the
                                              Service Bulletin 767–38A0073, Revision                                                                        scope of this AD.
                                              3, dated September 8, 2016.                             identify in the AD, depending on the
                                                                                                      effective date of the AD. Boeing stated               Related Service Information Under 1
                                              Request for Clarification of                            that the proposed AD (in the SNPRM)                   CFR Part 51
                                              Requirements                                            would exclude some groups from being
                                                 Boeing requested that we revise                      given credit for accomplishment of the                   We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
                                              paragraph (h) of the proposed AD (in the                referenced service information. Boeing                Bulletin 767–38A0073, Revision 2,
                                              SNPRM) (now paragraph (g)(2) in this                    stated that if airlines have completed all            dated August 10, 2015; and Boeing Alert
                                              AD) to change the phrase ‘‘applicable                   actions in accordance with Boeing Alert               Service Bulletin 767–38A0073, Revision
                                              related investigative and corrective                    Service Bulletin 767–38A0073, Revision                3, dated September 8, 2016. The service
                                              actions’’ to ‘‘applicable corrective                    2, dated August 10, 2015, or Boeing                   information describes procedures for a
                                              actions.’’ Boeing indicated that this                   Alert Service Bulletin 767–38A0073,                   general visual inspection for plastic
                                              change would clarify the intent of the                  Revision 3, dated September 8, 2016, no               potable water couplings, and applicable
                                              proposed AD because, as written, the                    groups should be excluded.                            related investigative and corrective
                                              proposed AD could be misinterpreted as                     We do not agree that it is necessary               actions; installation of new spray
                                              requiring both the inspection for                       to revise the service information                     shrouds; and a general visual inspection
                                              discrepant shields and the resulting                    identified in paragraph (k) of this AD.               of the spray shield to determine if it has
                                              corrective action before further flight.                As stated previously, Boeing Alert                    two slits and is installed correctly, and
                                                 We disagree to remove the phrase                     Service Bulletin 767–38A0073, Revision                applicable related investigative and
                                              ‘‘related investigative [actions],’’ as                 3, dated September 8, 2016, is included               corrective actions. These documents are
                                              requested. As explained in the SNPRM,                   in paragraph (i) of this AD to provide an             distinct since they are revisions of the
                                              related investigative actions are follow-               additional method of compliance for the               same service information and have
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                                              on actions that (1) are related to the                  requirements of paragraph (g) of this                 different airplane groupings for different
                                              primary action, and (2) further                         AD. Additional credit for                             configurations. This service information
                                              investigate the nature of any condition                 accomplishment of Revision 3 is                       is reasonably available because the
                                              found; related investigative actions in                 therefore unnecessary. This AD will                   interested parties have access to it
                                              an AD could include, for example,                       provide credit for only the                           through their normal course of business
                                              inspections. Specifically, in this AD, the              accomplishment of Boeing Alert Service                or by the means identified in the
                                              phrase ‘‘related investigative actions’’                Bulletin 767–38A0073, dated November                  ADDRESSES section.



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                                              Costs of Compliance                                                 the following costs to comply with this
                                                We estimate that this AD affects 136                              AD:
                                              airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
                                                                                                                                  ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Cost per            Cost on U.S.
                                                                               Action                                                       Labor cost                      Parts cost              product              operators

                                              Part 1—inspection (Groups 1–3, 9, and 11, Configura-                           Up to 3 work-hours ×      $85 per hour                      $0     Up to $255 .....       Up to $34,680.
                                                tion 1; Groups 4–8, 10, and 12–13) (136 airplanes).                            = $255.
                                              Part 2—inspection (Group 9, Configuration 1; and                               2 work-hours × $85          per hour =                       0     $170 ...............   $5,440.
                                                Group 10) (32 airplanes).                                                      $170.
                                              Part 3—installation of spray shrouds (136 airplanes) ...                       3 work-hours × $85          per hour =                    330      $585 ...............   $79,560.
                                                                                                                               $255.
                                              Part 4—inspection (Groups 1–3, 9, and 11, Configura-                           2 work-hours × $85          per hour =                      0      $170 ...............   $5,100.
                                                tion 2) (30 airplanes).                                                        $170.



                                                We estimate the following costs to do                             would be required based on the results                     determining the number of aircraft that
                                              any necessary on-condition actions that                             of the inspection. We have no way of                       might need these actions:

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

                                              Related investigative actions ........................................         3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ...........................                     $0     $255.
                                              Corrective actions .........................................................   Up to 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ....................                        53     Up to $138.



                                                 According to the manufacturer, some                              the relationship between the national                      § 39.13     [Amended]
                                              of the costs of this AD may be covered                              government and the States, or on the
                                              under warranty, thereby reducing the                                distribution of power and                                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                              cost impact on affected individuals. We                             responsibilities among the various                         the following new airworthiness
                                              do not control warranty coverage for                                levels of government.                                      directive (AD):
                                              affected individuals. As a result, we                                 For the reasons discussed above, I                       2017–02–03 The Boeing Company:
                                              have included all costs in our cost                                 certify that this AD:                                          Amendment 39–18782; Docket No.
                                              estimate.                                                                                                                          FAA–2014–0571; Directorate Identifier
                                                                                                                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                                                                                                                                                 2014–NM–059–AD.
                                              Authority for This Rulemaking                                       action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                                 Title 49 of the United States Code                                 (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                  (a) Effective Date
                                              specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                              DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                         This AD is effective March 16, 2017.
                                              rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                               (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
                                                                                                                                                                             (b) Affected ADs
                                              section 106, describes the authority of                               (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
                                              the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                                in Alaska, and                                                 None.
                                              Aviation Programs, describes in more                                  (4) Will not have a significant                          (c) Applicability
                                              detail the scope of the Agency’s                                    economic impact, positive or negative,                       This AD applies to The Boeing Company
                                              authority.                                                          on a substantial number of small entities                  Model 767–200, –300, and –400ER series
                                                 We are issuing this rulemaking under                             under the criteria of the Regulatory                       airplanes, certificated in any category, as
                                              the authority described in Subtitle VII,                            Flexibility Act.                                           identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
                                              Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                                                                                                                                             767–38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10,
                                              ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                                List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                                                                                             2015.
                                              section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                              promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                            Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                   (d) Subject
                                              air commerce by prescribing regulations                             safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                                                                                  Safety.                                                     Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                              for practices, methods, and procedures                                                                                         America Code 38, Water/Waste.
                                              the Administrator finds necessary for                               Adoption of the Amendment
                                              safety in air commerce. This regulation                                                                                        (e) Unsafe Condition
                                              is within the scope of that authority                                 Accordingly, under the authority                            This AD was prompted by a report of a
                                              because it addresses an unsafe condition                            delegated to me by the Administrator,                      malfunction of the engine indication and
                                              that is likely to exist or develop on                               the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                           crew alerting system (EICAS) during flight.
                                              products identified in this rulemaking                              follows:                                                   We are issuing this AD to prevent an
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                                              action.                                                                                                                        uncontrolled water leak from a defective
                                                                                                                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                      potable water system coupling, which could
                                              Regulatory Findings                                                 DIRECTIVES                                                 cause the main equipment center (MEC) line
                                                This AD will not have federalism                                                                                             replaceable units (LRUs) to become wet,
                                              implications under Executive Order                                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                    resulting in an electrical short and potential
                                              13132. This AD will not have a                                      continues to read as follows:                              loss of several functions essential for safe
                                              substantial direct effect on the States, on                             Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.             flight.



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                                              (f) Compliance                                          (k) Credit for Previous Actions                         (2) Service information identified in this
                                                 Comply with this AD within the                         For airplanes in Groups 4 through 8, 10,            AD that is not incorporated by reference is
                                              compliance times specified, unless already              12, and 13, as identified in Boeing Alert             available at the addresses specified in
                                              done.                                                   Service Bulletin 767–38A0073, Revision 2,             paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
                                                                                                      dated August 10, 2015: This paragraph                 (n) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                              (g) Inspection of Couplings and Installation            provides credit for the actions specified in
                                              of Spray Shrouds                                        paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were          (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                                 For Groups and Configurations as                     performed before the effective date of this AD        approved the incorporation by reference
                                              identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin             using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–              (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                              767–38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10,               38A0073, dated November 12, 2013; or                  paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                              2015, as applicable: At the applicable times            Boeing Service Bulletin 767–38A0073,                  part 51.
                                              identified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’           Revision 1, dated November 5, 2014.                      (2) You must use this service information
                                              of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–                                                                         as applicable to do the actions required by
                                              38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015,             (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
                                              except as required by paragraph (h) of this             (AMOCs)                                                  (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
                                              AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs                 (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft                  38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015.
                                              (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable.            Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the                 (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
                                                 (1) Do a general visual inspection for               authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if            38A0073, Revision 3, dated September 8,
                                              plastic potable water couplings; do all                 requested using the procedures found in 14            2016.
                                              applicable related investigative and                    CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,              (3) For Boeing service information
                                              corrective actions; and install new spray               send your request to your principal inspector         identified in this AD, contact Boeing
                                              shrouds, including a new hose assembly, as              or local Flight Standards District Office, as         Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data &
                                              applicable; in accordance with the                      appropriate. If sending information directly          Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC
                                              Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert             to the manager of the ACO, send it to the             2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone
                                              Service Bulletin 767–38A0073, Revision 2,               attention of the person identified in                 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–
                                              dated August 10, 2015. Do all applicable                paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. Information may          5680; Internet https://
                                              related investigative and corrective actions            be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-                www.myboeingfleet.com.
                                              within the applicable compliance time                   Requests@faa.gov.                                        (4) You may view this service information
                                              identified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’              (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                              of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–                   notify your appropriate principal inspector,          1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                              38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015,             or lacking a principal inspector, the manager         information on the availability of this
                                              except as required by paragraph (h) of this             of the local flight standards district office/        material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                              AD.                                                     certificate holding district office.                     (5) You may view this service information
                                                 (2) Within 72 months after the effective                (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable            that is incorporated by reference at the
                                              date of this AD, do a general visual                    level of safety may be used for any repair,           National Archives and Records
                                              inspection of the spray shield to determine             modification, or alteration required by this          Administration (NARA). For information on
                                              if it has two slits and is installed correctly,         AD if it is approved by the Boeing                    the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                              and before further flight, do all applicable            Commercial Airplanes Organization                     202–741–6030, or go to http://
                                              related investigative and corrective actions,           Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
                                                                                                                                                            www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                              in accordance with the Accomplishment                   been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
                                                                                                                                                            locations.html.
                                              Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin           ACO, to make those findings. To be
                                              767–38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10,               approved, the repair method, modification               Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
                                              2015.                                                   deviation, or alteration deviation must meet          11, 2017.
                                                 Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:                  the certification basis of the airplane, and the      Michael Kaszycki,
                                              Operators can take optional protective                  approval must specifically refer to this AD.
                                                                                                                                                            Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                              measures to cover or shield their equipment                (4) For service information that contains
                                                                                                                                                            Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                              against water spray when performing the                 steps that are labeled as Required for
                                                                                                      Compliance (RC), the provisions of                    [FR Doc. 2017–01338 Filed 2–13–17; 8:45 am]
                                              Potable Water System Leakage Test, as
                                              specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin              paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (l)(4)(ii) of this AD        BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                              767–38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10,               apply.
                                              2015.                                                      (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
                                                                                                      substeps under an RC step and any figures             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                              (h) Exception to the Service Information                identified in an RC step, must be done to
                                                Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of              comply with the AD. If a step or substep is           Federal Aviation Administration
                                              Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–38A0073,              labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
                                              Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015, specifies            requirement is removed from that step or
                                                                                                                                                            14 CFR Part 71
                                              a compliance time ‘‘after the original issue            substep. An AMOC is required for any
                                              date of this service bulletin,’’ this AD                deviations to RC steps, including substeps
                                                                                                      and identified figures.                               [Docket No. FAA–2016–6984; Airspace
                                              requires compliance within the specified                                                                      Docket No. 16–ANM–5]
                                              compliance time after the effective date of                (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
                                              this AD.                                                deviated from using accepted methods in
                                                                                                      accordance with the operator’s maintenance            Amendment of Class E Airspace,
                                              (i) Additional Method of Compliance                     or inspection program without obtaining               Salem, OR
                                                 Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–                   approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
                                              38A0073, Revision 3, dated September 8,                 including substeps and identified figures, can        AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                              2016, is acceptable for compliance with the             still be done as specified, and the airplane          Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                              requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, as            can be put back in an airworthy condition.            ACTION: Final rule.
                                              applicable to the Groups and Configurations
                                                                                                      (m) Related Information
                                              as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin                                                                SUMMARY:   This action modifies the Class
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                                              767–38A0073, Revision 3, dated September                  (1) For more information about this AD,             E airspace extending upward from 700
                                              8, 2016.                                                contact Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer,             feet above the surface at McNary Field,
                                                                                                      Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
                                              (j) Parts Installation Prohibition                      Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
                                                                                                                                                            Salem, OR. After a review of the
                                                 As of the effective date of this AD, no              Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue          airspace, the FAA found additional
                                              person may install any plastic potable water            SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–               airspace is required to support the
                                              coupling having part number (P/N) CA620                 917–6585; fax: 425–917–6590; email:                   current standard instrument approach
                                              series or P/N CA625 series on any airplane.             stanley.chen@faa.gov.                                 and departure procedures for the safety


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Document Created: 2017-02-13 23:40:31
Document Modified: 2017-02-13 23:40:31
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective March 16, 2017.
ContactStanley 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 Citation82 FR 10541 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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