82 FR 15123 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 57 (March 27, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 57 (Monday, March 27, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 15123-15126] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-05521] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8844; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-026-AD; Amendment 39-18833; AD 2017-06-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the fire block in the closets and video control stations, and fire blocking tape in the floor panel opening in the forward and aft main passenger cabin, might be missing on some airplanes. This AD requires installing a fire block in the closets and video control stations, as applicable, and installing fire blocking tape in the floor panel openings in the forward and aft main passenger cabin. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 1, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 1, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-8844. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 8844; 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: Susan L. Monroe, 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: 425-917-6457; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [[Page 15124]] Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 17, 2016 (81 FR 54750) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that the fire block in the closets and video control stations, and fire blocking tape in the floor panel opening in the forward and aft main passenger cabin, might be missing on some airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require installing a fire block in the closets and video control stations, as applicable, and installing fire blocking tape in the floor panel openings in the forward and aft main passenger cabin. We are issuing this AD to prevent propagation of a fire in the lower lobe cheek area outboard of a closet or video control station. Such propagation could result in an increased risk of smoke and/or fire propagation into the passenger cabin. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for NPRM The Air Line Pilots Association, International indicated its support for the intent of the NPRM. Request To Clarify the Unsafe Condition Boeing asked that we clarify certain language related to the unsafe condition throughout the NPRM. Boeing stated that the location of the unsafe condition, referred to in the NPRM as ``video control station and closets,'' should be changed to ``closets and video control stations.'' Boeing stated that closets and video control stations are two separate monument designs, and the current wording implies that the requirement applies only to monuments with video controls. We agree with the commenter's request for the reason provided. We have clarified this language in all applicable sections of this AD. Request To Include Later Revision of Service Information United Airlines (UA) asked that we include Issue 002 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00, for accomplishing certain actions in the proposed AD. UA stated that it was informed by Boeing that Issue 002 is in work. UA noted that adding this later revision will minimize potential requests for alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs). We do not agree with the commenter's request. We do not consider that delaying this final rule until after the release of the manufacturer's planned service information (Issue 002 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00) is warranted. We have identified an unsafe condition and the actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00, Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013, address the unsafe condition for airplanes identified in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD. However, under the provisions of paragraph (h) of this AD, operators may request approval to use later revisions of the service information as an AMOC with this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Issue Two ADs Instead of One UA asked that we split the NPRM into two ADs; one AD for Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250028-00, Issue 001, dated August 1, 2013; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250070-00, Issue 001, dated March 10, 2015; and one AD for Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00, Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013. UA stated that although all of this service information addresses fire blocking, different areas with different procedures are specified in each service bulletin. We do not agree with the commenter's request. We do not consider that delaying this final rule, so that the required actions can be split into two ADs based on the location of the corrective actions, is warranted. In order to address the identified unsafe condition in a timely manner, we find that we must issue this AD by mandating the specified actions described in the referenced service information. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Clarify Certain Action in the Costs of Compliance Section Boeing asked that we change the phrase ``video control closet'' to ``closet'' in the Costs of Compliance section, for clarification. Boeing stated that the referenced service information does not have a monument listing for a ``video control closet'' but lists this monument as a ``closet.'' We agree with the commenter's request for the reason provided. We have changed this language in the Costs of Compliance section accordingly. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250028-00, Issue 001, dated August 1, 2013. The service information describes procedures for installing a fire block in the closets and video control stations. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250070-00, Issue 001, dated March 10, 2015. The service information describes procedures for installing a fire block in the video control station. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00, Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013. The service information describes procedures for installing fire blocking tape in the floor panel openings in the forward and aft main passenger cabin. 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 6 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 15125]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fire blocking tape installation Up to 23 work-hours $0 Up to $1,955 per Up to $11,730 per in the floor panel openings. x $85 per hour = installation. installation. $1,955 per installation. Fire block installation in the 5 work-hours x $85 489 $914 per $5,484 per closet. per hour = $425 installation. installation. per installation. Fire block installation in the 5 work-hours x $85 276 $701 per $4,206 per video control station. per hour = $425 installation. installation. per installation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2017-06-09 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18833; Docket No. FAA- 2016-8844; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-026-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 1, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in the service information specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD. (1) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250028-00, Issue 001, dated August 1, 2013. (2) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250070-00, Issue 001, dated March 10, 2015. (3) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00, Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ furnishings; 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the fire block in the closets and video control stations, and fire blocking tape in the floor panel opening in the forward and aft main passenger cabin, might be missing on some airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent propagation of a fire in the lower lobe cheek area outboard of a closet or video control station. Such propagation could result in an increased risk of smoke and/or fire propagation into the passenger cabin. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Installation of Fire Block and Fire Blocking Tape, as Applicable Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For airplanes specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250028-00, Issue 001, dated August 1, 2013: Install a fire block in the closets and video control stations, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250028-00, Issue 001, dated August 1, 2013. (2) For airplanes specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250070-00, Issue 001, dated March 10, 2015: Install a fire block in the video control station, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB250070-00, Issue 001, dated March 10, 2015. (3) For airplanes specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00, Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013: Install fire blocking tape in the floor panel openings in the forward and aft main passenger cabin, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018- 00, Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be [[Page 15126]] emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Susan L. Monroe, 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: 425-917-6457; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250028-00, Issue 001, dated August 1, 2013. (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250070-00, Issue 001, dated March 10, 2015. (iii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00, Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this 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 March 14, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-05521 Filed 3-24-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(2) Within 25 hours TIS: Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & report indicating that the fire block in
(i) Remove the drive shaft to adapter bolt Propeller Directorate, FAA, 1200 District the closets and video control stations,
and inspect the drive shaft alignment. Engage Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; and fire blocking tape in the floor panel
and disengage the splines a minimum of 3 telephone (781) 238–7761; email
opening in the forward and aft main
times by sliding the engine power output michael.schwetz@faa.gov.
shaft in and out of the engine. Inspect the (2) For operations conducted under a 14 passenger cabin, might be missing on
alignment at each 90° interval by rotating the CFR part 119 operating certificate or under some airplanes. This AD requires
lower pulley with the power shaft 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that installing a fire block in the closets and
disengaged. Determine whether the adapter you notify your principal inspector, or video control stations, as applicable,
slides on and off the drive shaft splines lacking a principal inspector, the manager of and installing fire blocking tape in the
without spline engagement interference or the local flight standards district office or floor panel openings in the forward and
resistance along the entire length of certificate holding district office before aft main passenger cabin. We are issuing
movement. If there is any spline engagement operating any aircraft complying with this
this AD to address the unsafe condition
interference or resistance, before further AD through an AMOC.
flight, replace both the engine side and on these products.
(g) Additional Information
pulley side drive shafts. DATES: This AD is effective May 1, 2017.
(ii) Inspect each drive shaft for a crack, any Sikorsky 269D Helicopter Alert Service
corrosion or pitting, a nick, a dent, and a Bulletin DB–052, Basic Issue, dated January The Director of the Federal Register
scratch. If there is a crack, any corrosion or 16, 2014; Appendix B of Sikorsky S–330 approved the incorporation by reference
pitting, a nick, a dent, or a scratch that Model 269D Helicopter Basic Handbook of of certain publications listed in this AD
exceeds allowable limits, before further Maintenance Instructions, No. CSP–D–2, as of May 1, 2017.
flight, replace both the engine side and dated February 1, 1993, and revised October
pulley side drive shafts. 15, 2014; and Appendix B of Sikorsky S–330 ADDRESSES: For service information
(iii) Remove the engine side drive shaft and Model 269D Config. ‘‘A’’ Helicopter Basic identified in this final rule, contact
pulley side drive shaft and perform the Handbook of Maintenance Instructions, No. Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
following: CSP–D–9, dated July 20, 2001, and revised Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(A) Inspect each flex frame (frame) bolted October 15, 2014; which are not incorporated (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
joint (joint) for movement by hand. If there by reference, contain additional information 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
is any movement, before further flight, about the subject of this AD. For service telephone 562–797–1717; Internet
replace both the engine side and pulley side information identified in this AD, contact
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
drive shafts. may view this referenced service
(B) Visually inspect each joint for fretting Service Engineering, 124 Quarry Road,
corrosion (which might be indicated by Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800– information at the FAA, Transport
metallic particles) and each frame and mount Winged–S or 203–416–4299; email: wcs_ Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
bolt torque stripe for movement. If there is cust_service_eng.gr-sik@lmco.com. You may SW., Renton, WA. For information on
any fretting corrosion or torque stripe review this service information at the FAA, the availability of this material at the
movement, before further flight, replace both Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
the engine side and pulley side drive shafts. Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N– available on the Internet at http://
(C) Using a 10x or higher power 321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. www.regulations.gov by searching for
magnifying glass, visually inspect each joint (h) Subject and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
for fretting and for a crack around the bolt 8844.
head and washer side, and around the nut Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
and washer side. Also inspect both sides of Code: 6310, Engine/Transmission Coupling. Examining the AD Docket
each frame for a crack on the inside and Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 20,
outside corner radii and radii edge (four). If 2017. You may examine the AD docket on
there is any fretting, a crack at any point over Scott A. Horn, the Internet at http://
the full circumference (360°) of the bolt head www.regulations.gov by searching for
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
and washer side or the nut and washer side, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Aircraft Certification Service.
or a crack in any of the corner radii edges, 8844; or in person at the Docket
before further flight, replace both the engine [FR Doc. 2017–05967 Filed 3–24–17; 8:45 am]
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
side and pulley side drive shafts. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(iv) Using a belt drive alignment tool and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
269T3303–003, inspect the lower pulley to except Federal holidays. The AD docket
engine alignment by engaging the tool on the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contains this AD, the regulatory
drive shaft and inserting in the lower pulley evaluation, any comments received, and
bore. Rotate the tool 360° around the drive Federal Aviation Administration other information. The address for the
shaft and inspect for interference. If there is Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
any interference with the rotation of the tool, 14 CFR Part 39 Docket Management Facility, U.S.
before further flight, adjust the engine Department of Transportation, Docket
elevation alignment to eliminate the [Docket No. FAA–2016–8844; Directorate
Operations, M–30, West Building
interference. Identifier 2016–NM–026–AD; Amendment
(3) Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 25 39–18833; AD 2017–06–09] Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
hours TIS, repeat the actions specified in New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
paragraph (e)(2)(iv) of this AD. RIN 2120–AA64 DC 20590.
(4) As an optional terminating action to the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
repetitive inspections in this AD, you may Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
install KAflex engine side drive shaft P/N Company Airplanes Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer,
SKCP2738–9 and KAflex pulley side drive Cabin Safety and Environmental
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
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shaft P/N SKCP2738–101. Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
Administration (FAA), DOT. Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance ACTION: Final rule. (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
(AMOCs)
WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6457;
(1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
fax: 425–917–6590; email:
Certification Office, FAA, may approve airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: The Boeing Company Model 787–8
Michael Schwetz, Aviation Safety Engineer, airplanes. This AD was prompted by a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product U.S. operators
Fire blocking tape installation in the Up to 23 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 Up to $1,955 per in- Up to $11,730 per
floor panel openings. $1,955 per installation. stallation. installation.
Fire block installation in the closet ......... 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 489 $914 per installation $5,484 per installa-
per installation. tion.
Fire block installation in the video con- 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 276 $701 per installation $4,206 per installa-
trol station. per installation. tion.
According to the manufacturer, some under the criteria of the Regulatory and video control stations, and fire blocking
of the costs of this AD may be covered Flexibility Act. tape in the floor panel opening in the forward
under warranty, thereby reducing the and aft main passenger cabin, might be
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 missing on some airplanes. We are issuing
cost impact on affected individuals. We
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation this AD to prevent propagation of a fire in the
do not control warranty coverage for lower lobe cheek area outboard of a closet or
affected individuals. As a result, we safety, Incorporation by reference,
video control station. Such propagation
have included all costs in our cost Safety. could result in an increased risk of smoke
estimate. Adoption of the Amendment and/or fire propagation into the passenger
cabin.
Authority for This Rulemaking Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator, (f) Compliance
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Comply with this AD within the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, follows: compliance times specified, unless already
section 106, describes the authority of done.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
(g) Installation of Fire Block and Fire
Aviation Programs, describes in more DIRECTIVES Blocking Tape, as Applicable
detail the scope of the Agency’s ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Within 72 months after the effective date
authority. continues to read as follows: of this AD, do the actions specified in
We are issuing this rulemaking under paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. as applicable.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (1) For airplanes specified in Boeing Alert
§ 39.13 [Amended]
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB250028–00,
section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Issue 001, dated August 1, 2013: Install a fire
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the following new airworthiness block in the closets and video control
directive (AD): stations, as applicable, in accordance with
air commerce by prescribing regulations the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
for practices, methods, and procedures 2017–06–09 The Boeing Company: Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
the Administrator finds necessary for Amendment 39–18833; Docket No. SB250028–00, Issue 001, dated August 1,
safety in air commerce. This regulation FAA–2016–8844; Directorate Identifier 2013.
2016–NM–026–AD.
is within the scope of that authority (2) For airplanes specified in Boeing Alert
because it addresses an unsafe condition (a) Effective Date Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB250070–00,
that is likely to exist or develop on This AD is effective May 1, 2017. Issue 001, dated March 10, 2015: Install a fire
products identified in this rulemaking block in the video control station, in
(b) Affected ADs accordance with the Accomplishment
action.
None. Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
Regulatory Findings B787–81205–SB250070–00, Issue 001, dated
(c) Applicability March 10, 2015.
This AD will not have federalism (3) For airplanes specified in Boeing Alert
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
implications under Executive Order Model 787–8 airplanes, certificated in any Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB530018–00,
13132. This AD will not have a category, as identified in the service Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013: Install fire
substantial direct effect on the States, on information specified in paragraphs (c)(1), blocking tape in the floor panel openings in
the relationship between the national (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD. the forward and aft main passenger cabin, in
government and the States, or on the (1) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– accordance with the Accomplishment
distribution of power and 81205–SB250028–00, Issue 001, dated Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
responsibilities among the various August 1, 2013. B787–81205–SB530018–00, Issue 001, dated
(2) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– June 7, 2013.
levels of government.
81205–SB250070–00, Issue 001, dated March
For the reasons discussed above, I 10, 2015.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
certify that this AD: (AMOCs)
(3) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 81205–SB530018–00, Issue 001, dated June 7, (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 2013. Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
(d) Subject requested using the procedures found in 14
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), Air Transport Association (ATA) of CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings; send your request to your principal inspector
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation or local Flight Standards District Office, as
53, Fuselage.
in Alaska, and appropriate. If sending information directly
(4) Will not have a significant (e) Unsafe Condition to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
economic impact, positive or negative, This AD was prompted by a report attention of the person identified in
on a substantial number of small entities indicating that the fire block in the closets paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be
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emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Requests@faa.gov. information on the availability of this the availability of this material at the
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
notify your appropriate principal inspector, (5) You may view this service information available on the Internet at http://
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager that is incorporated by reference at the
of the local flight standards district office/ National Archives and Records
www.regulations.gov by searching for
certificate holding district office. Administration (NARA). For information on and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable the availability of this material at NARA, call 9300.
level of safety may be used for any repair, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Examining the AD Docket
modification, or alteration required by this www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
AD if it is approved by the Boeing locations.html. You may examine the AD docket on
Commercial Airplanes Organization the Internet at http://
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
14, 2017. www.regulations.gov by searching for
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be Dionne Palermo, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
approved, the repair method, modification Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 9300; or in person at the Docket
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
the certification basis of the airplane, and the [FR Doc. 2017–05521 Filed 3–24–17; 8:45 am] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
approval must specifically refer to this AD. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(4) For service information that contains contains this AD, the regulatory
steps that are labeled as Required for evaluation, any comments received, and
Compliance (RC), the provisions of other information. The address for the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
apply.
Federal Aviation Administration Docket Management Facility, U.S.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures Department of Transportation, Docket
identified in an RC step, must be done to 14 CFR Part 39 Operations, M–30, West Building
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required [Docket No. FAA–2016–9300; Directorate Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
for any deviations to RC steps, including Identifier 2016–NM–124–AD; Amendment New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
substeps and identified figures. 39–18829; AD 2017–06–05] DC 20590.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
accordance with the operator’s maintenance George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
or inspection program without obtaining Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, Company Airplanes Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
including substeps and identified figures, can (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
still be done as specified, and the airplane AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
can be put back in an airworthy condition. Administration (FAA), DOT.
562–627–5232; fax: 562–627–5210;
ACTION: Final rule.
(i) Related Information email: george.garride@faa.gov.
For more information about this AD, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
contact Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Boeing Company Model DC–6, DC–6A, Discussion
Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle C–118A, R6D–1, DC–6B, and R6D–1Z
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind We issued a notice of proposed
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
phone: 425–917–6457; fax: 425–917–6590; report of a fuel leak in a Model C–118A part 39 by adding an AD that would
email: susan.l.monroe@faa.gov. airplane that resulted from a crack in apply to all The Boeing Company Model
the wing lower skin. This AD requires DC–6, DC–6A, C–118A, R6D–1, DC–6B,
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference repetitive radiographic, electromagnetic and R6D–1Z airplanes. The NPRM
(1) The Director of the Federal Register testing high frequency (ETHF), and published in the Federal Register on
approved the incorporation by reference electromagnetic testing low frequency
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
October 26, 2016 (81 FR 74352). The
(ETLF) inspections for cracking of the NPRM was prompted by a report of a
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
wing lower skin, and repairs if fuel leak in a Model C–118A airplane
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information necessary. We are issuing this AD to that resulted from a crack in the wing
as applicable to do the actions required by address the unsafe condition on these lower skin. The NPRM proposed to
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. products. require repetitive radiographic, ETHF,
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– DATES: This AD is effective May 1, 2017. and ETLF inspections for cracking of the
81205–SB250028–00, Issue 001, dated The Director of the Federal Register wing lower skin just inboard of the
August 1, 2013. approved the incorporation by reference number 2 nacelle attach angle at wing
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB250070–00, Issue 001, dated March
of a certain publication listed in this AD station 175, and repairs if necessary. We
10, 2015. as of May 1, 2017. are issuing this AD to detect and correct
(iii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– ADDRESSES: For service information fatigue cracking in the wing lower skin,
81205–SB530018–00, Issue 001, dated June 7, identified in this final rule, contact which could adversely affect the
2013. Boeing Commercial Airplanes, structural integrity of the wing.
(3) For service information identified in Attention: Contractual & Data Services Comments
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; We gave the public the opportunity to
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet participate in developing this AD. We
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You have considered the comments received.
www.myboeingfleet.com. may view this referenced service The National Transportation Safety
(4) You may view this service information information at the FAA, Transport Board, Boeing, and Ms. Ana Maria
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue expressed their support for the NPRM.
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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 May 1, 2017. | |
| Contact | Susan L. Monroe, 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: 425-917-6457; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 15123 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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