82 FR 17154 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 67 (April 10, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
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| FR Document | 2017-06800 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 67 (Monday, April 10, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 17154-17156] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-06800] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 67 / Monday, April 10, 2017 / Proposed Rules [[Page 17154]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0246; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-011-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Model RB211-Trent 800 engines. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of inadequate clearance between the thermal protection system (TPS) insulation blankets and the electronic engine control (EEC) wiring, which resulted in damaged wires. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the EEC wire bundles and clips, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 25, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0246. 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-2017- 0246; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6501; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0246; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-011-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We have received reports of inadequate clearance between the TPS insulation blankets and the EEC wiring, which resulted in damaged wires. This condition, if not corrected, could result in in-flight shutdown of the engine, or the inability to properly control thrust, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. We issued AD 2016-11-16, Amendment 39-18543 (81 FR 39547, June 17, 2016) (``AD 2016-11-16''), on May 20, 2016. Among other actions, AD 2016-11-16 requires repetitive inspections of the EEC wire bundles and clips for airplanes with certain TPS insulation blankets. Since AD 2016-11-16 was issued, we have determined that these repetitive inspections were inadvertently terminated in AD 2016-11-16 through the installation of serviceable thrust reverser (T/R) halves. We are proposing this AD to reinstate the repetitive inspections of the EEC wire bundles and clips for certain airplanes. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 777-78-0082, Revision 1, dated June 15, 2015. The service information describes, among other things, procedures for repetitive inspections of the EEC wire bundles and clips, and corrective actions if necessary. 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. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described [[Page 17155]] previously. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0246. The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this proposed AD. Corrective actions correct or address any condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 55 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection (required 3 work-hours x $85 per $0 $255 per engine per $28,050 (2 T/R halves for right T/R half hour = $255 per engine inspection cycle. per airplane) per only). per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the repairs specified in this proposed AD. We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these repairs or replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of EEC wire harness......... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.... $8,500 $8,585 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 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 We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0246; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-011-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by May 25, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with Rolls- Royce Model RB211-Trent 800 engines, on which the actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-78A0094 have been incorporated, and the condition specified in either paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this AD is met. (1) Thermal protection system (TPS) non-re-contoured insulation blankets having part numbers (P/N) 315W5115-2, -6, or -20 are installed on the thrust reverser (T/R) inner wall. (2) Rolls Royce Modification Service Bulletin RR.211-71-H824, dated July 30, 2014, has not been incorporated on the engine. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 78, Engine exhaust. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of inadequate clearance between the TPS insulation blankets and the electronic engine [[Page 17156]] control (EEC) wiring, which resulted in damaged wires. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damaged wires, which could result in in-flight shutdown of the engine, or the inability to properly control thrust, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive EEC Wire Bundle Inspection Within 2,000 flight hours since the most recent EEC wire bundle inspection done as specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-78-0071; or Boeing Service Bulletin 777-78-0082; or within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Do a detailed inspection for damage of the EEC wire bundles and clips, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-78-0082, Revision 1, dated June 15, 2015. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,000 flight hours. (h) Credit for Previous Actions 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 the service information specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD. (1) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-78-0071, Revision 2, dated July 23, 2013. (2) Boeing Service Bulletin 777-78-0082, dated November 9, 2011. (i) 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 (j)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. 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. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6501; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 27, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-06800 Filed 4-7-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER For service information identified in We will post all comments we
contains notices to the public of the proposed this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial receive, without change, to http://
issuance of rules and regulations. The Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data www.regulations.gov, including any
purpose of these notices is to give interested Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster personal information you provide. We
persons an opportunity to participate in the Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA will also post a report summarizing each
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; substantive verbal contact we receive
rules.
Internet https:// about this proposed AD.
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view Discussion
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this referenced service information at
the FAA, Transport Airplane We have received reports of
Federal Aviation Administration Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., inadequate clearance between the TPS
Renton, WA. For information on the insulation blankets and the EEC wiring,
14 CFR Part 39 availability of this material at the FAA, which resulted in damaged wires. This
call 425–227–1221. It is also available condition, if not corrected, could result
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0246; Directorate on the Internet at http:// in in-flight shutdown of the engine, or
Identifier 2017–NM–011–AD]
www.regulations.gov by searching for the inability to properly control thrust,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– and consequent reduced controllability
RIN 2120–AA64
0246. of the airplane.
We issued AD 2016–11–16,
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Examining the AD Docket Amendment 39–18543 (81 FR 39547,
Company Airplanes
You may examine the AD docket on June 17, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–11–16’’), on
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the Internet at http:// May 20, 2016. Among other actions, AD
Administration (FAA), DOT. www.regulations.gov by searching for 2016–11–16 requires repetitive
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– inspections of the EEC wire bundles and
(NPRM). 0246; or in person at the Docket clips for airplanes with certain TPS
Management Facility between 9 a.m. insulation blankets. Since AD 2016–11–
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 16 was issued, we have determined that
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain except Federal holidays. The AD docket these repetitive inspections were
The Boeing Company Model 777–200 contains this proposed AD, the inadvertently terminated in AD 2016–
and –300 series airplanes equipped with regulatory evaluation, any comments 11–16 through the installation of
Rolls-Royce Model RB211-Trent 800 received, and other information. The serviceable thrust reverser (T/R) halves.
engines. This proposed AD was street address for the Docket Office We are proposing this AD to reinstate
prompted by reports of inadequate (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the the repetitive inspections of the EEC
clearance between the thermal ADDRESSES section. Comments will be wire bundles and clips for certain
protection system (TPS) insulation available in the AD docket shortly after airplanes.
blankets and the electronic engine receipt. Related Service Information Under 1
control (EEC) wiring, which resulted in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CFR Part 51
damaged wires. This proposed AD Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer,
would require repetitive inspections of We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, 777–78–0082, Revision 1, dated June 15,
the EEC wire bundles and clips, and Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
corrective actions if necessary. We are 2015. The service information describes,
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, among other things, procedures for
proposing this AD to address the unsafe WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6501;
condition on these products. repetitive inspections of the EEC wire
fax: 425–917–6590; email: bundles and clips, and corrective
DATES: We must receive comments on kevin.nguyen@faa.gov.
this proposed AD by May 25, 2017. actions if necessary. This service
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: information is reasonably available
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Comments Invited because the interested parties have
using the procedures found in 14 CFR access to it through their normal course
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We invite you to send any written of business or by the means identified
methods: relevant data, views, or arguments about in the ADDRESSES section.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to this proposal. Send your comments to
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the an address listed under the ADDRESSES FAA’s Determination
instructions for submitting comments. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– We are proposing this AD because we
• Fax: 202–493–2251. 2017–0246; Directorate Identifier 2017– evaluated all the relevant information
• Mail: U.S. Department of
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NM–011–AD’’ at the beginning of your and determined the unsafe condition
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments. We specifically invite described previously is likely to exist or
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments on the overall regulatory, develop in other products of the same
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., economic, environmental, and energy type design.
Washington, DC 20590. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail consider all comments received by the Proposed AD Requirements
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 closing date and may amend this This proposed AD would require
p.m., Monday through Friday, except proposed AD because of those accomplishing the actions specified in
Federal holidays. comments. the service information described
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previously. For information on the The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is Costs of Compliance
procedures and compliance times, see used in this proposed AD. Corrective
this service information at http:// actions correct or address any condition We estimate that this proposed AD
www.regulations.gov by searching for found. Corrective actions in an AD affects 55 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– could include, for example, repairs. estimate the following costs to comply
0246. with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost on U.S. operators
product
Inspection (re- 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 per engine per $0 $255 per engine per in- $28,050 (2 T/R halves per
quired for inspection cycle. spection cycle. airplane) per inspection
right T/R cycle.
half only).
We have received no definitive data costs to do any necessary replacements of aircraft that might need these repairs
that would enable us to provide cost that would be required based on the or replacements:
estimates for the repairs specified in this results of the proposed inspection. We
proposed AD. We estimate the following have no way of determining the number
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement of EEC wire harness ...................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ....................................... $8,500 $8,585
According to the manufacturer, some substantial direct effect on the States, on § 39.13 [Amended]
of the costs of this proposed AD may be the relationship between the national ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
covered under warranty, thereby Government and the States, or on the the following new airworthiness
reducing the cost impact on affected distribution of power and directive (AD):
individuals. We do not control warranty responsibilities among the various The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
coverage for affected individuals. As a levels of government. 2017–0246; Directorate Identifier 2017–
result, we have included all costs in our For the reasons discussed above, I NM–011–AD.
cost estimate. certify this proposed regulation:
(a) Comments Due Date
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Authority for This Rulemaking We must receive comments by May 25,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
Title 49 of the United States Code 2017.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the DOT Regulatory Policies and (b) Affected ADs
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, None.
section 106, describes the authority of 1979),
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: (c) Applicability
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
Aviation Programs, describes in more in Alaska, and This AD applies to The Boeing Company
detail the scope of the Agency’s (4) Will not have a significant Model 777–200 and –300 series airplanes,
authority. certificated in any category, equipped with
economic impact, positive or negative, Rolls-Royce Model RB211-Trent 800 engines,
We are issuing this rulemaking under on a substantial number of small entities on which the actions specified in Boeing
the authority described in Subtitle VII, under the criteria of the Regulatory Alert Service Bulletin 777–78A0094 have
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Flexibility Act. been incorporated, and the condition
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that specified in either paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2)
section, Congress charges the FAA with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 of this AD is met.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (1) Thermal protection system (TPS) non-
air commerce by prescribing regulations safety, Incorporation by reference, re-contoured insulation blankets having part
for practices, methods, and procedures numbers (P/N) 315W5115–2, –6, or –20 are
Safety.
installed on the thrust reverser (T/R) inner
the Administrator finds necessary for wall.
safety in air commerce. This regulation The Proposed Amendment
(2) Rolls Royce Modification Service
is within the scope of that authority Accordingly, under the authority Bulletin RR.211–71–H824, dated July 30,
because it addresses an unsafe condition delegated to me by the Administrator, 2014, has not been incorporated on the
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that is likely to exist or develop on the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part engine.
products identified in this rulemaking 39 as follows: (d) Subject
action.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Regulatory Findings DIRECTIVES America Code 78, Engine exhaust.
We determined that this proposed AD (e) Unsafe Condition
would not have federalism implications ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
This AD was prompted by reports of
under Executive Order 13132. This continues to read as follows: inadequate clearance between the TPS
proposed AD would not have a Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. insulation blankets and the electronic engine
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control (EEC) wiring, which resulted in (j) Related Information Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
damaged wires. We are issuing this AD to (1) For more information about this AD, New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
detect and correct damaged wires, which contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, DC 20590–0001.
could result in in-flight shutdown of the
engine, or the inability to properly control
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
thrust, and consequent reduced 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6501; fax: 425–
controllability of the airplane. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
917–6590; email: kevin.nguyen@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in Federal holidays.
(f) Compliance
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Examining the AD Docket
Comply with this AD within the Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
compliance times specified, unless already Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., You may examine the AD docket on
done. MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; the Internet at http://
(g) Repetitive EEC Wire Bundle Inspection telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Within 2,000 flight hours since the most referenced service information at the FAA,
recent EEC wire bundle inspection done as 0142; or in person at the Docket
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
Bulletin 777–78–0071; or Boeing Service on the availability of this material at the p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Bulletin 777–78–0082; or within 500 flight FAA, call 425–227–1221. Federal holidays. The AD docket
hours after the effective date of this AD, contains this proposed AD, the
whichever occurs later: Do a detailed Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
European Aviation Safety Agency
inspection for damage of the EEC wire 27, 2017.
(EASA) AD, the economic evaluation,
bundles and clips, and do all applicable Michael Kaszycki,
any comments received, and other
corrective actions, in accordance with the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing information. The street address for the
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Service Bulletin 777–78–0082, Revision 1, Docket Operations Office (telephone
[FR Doc. 2017–06800 Filed 4–7–17; 8:45 am] 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
dated June 15, 2015. Do all applicable
corrective actions before further flight. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P section. Comments will be available in
Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals the AD docket shortly after receipt.
not to exceed 2,000 flight hours. For service information identified in
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(h) Credit for Previous Actions this proposed rule, contact
This paragraph provides credit for the Federal Aviation Administration AgustaWestland, Product Support
actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, Engineering, Via del Gregge, 100, 21015
if those actions were performed before the 14 CFR Part 39 Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, ATTN:
effective date of this AD using the service Maurizio D’Angelo; telephone 39–0331–
information specified in paragraph (h)(1) or [Docket No. FAA–2017–0142; Directorate 664757; fax 39 0331–664680; or at
(h)(2) of this AD. Identifier 2016–SW–013–AD] http://www.agustawestland.com/
(1) Boeing Special Attention Service technical-bulletins. You may review the
RIN 2120–AA64
Bulletin 777–78–0071, Revision 2, dated July referenced service information at the
23, 2013.
Airworthiness Directives; Agusta FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
(2) Boeing Service Bulletin 777–78–0082,
dated November 9, 2011. S.p.A. Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance AGENCY: Federal Aviation 76177.
(AMOCs) Administration (FAA), DOT.
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the (NPRM). Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer,
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft
requested using the procedures found in 14 SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone
send your request to your principal inspector S.p.A. Model A109S helicopters. This (817) 222–5110; email matthew.fuller@
or local Flight Standards District Office, as proposed AD is prompted by a report of faa.gov.
appropriate. If sending information directly
a cabin liner detaching from the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in helicopter and hitting the main rotor
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may (M/R) blades during flight. This Comments Invited
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- proposed AD would require adding We invite you to participate in this
Requests@faa.gov. limitations to the rotorcraft flight rulemaking by submitting written
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, manual (RFM). The proposed actions comments, data, or views. We also
notify your appropriate principal inspector, are intended to prevent an unsafe
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager invite comments relating to the
condition on these products. economic, environmental, energy, or
of the local flight standards district office/
DATES: We must receive comments on federalism impacts that might result
certificate holding district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable this proposed AD by June 9, 2017. from adopting the proposals in this
level of safety may be used for any repair, ADDRESSES: You may send comments by document. The most helpful comments
modification, or alteration required by this
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any of the following methods: reference a specific portion of the
AD if it is approved by the Boeing • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to proposal, explain the reason for any
Commercial Airplanes Organization http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the recommended change, and include
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
online instructions for sending your supporting data. To ensure the docket
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be comments electronically. does not contain duplicate comments,
approved, the repair method, modification • Fax: 202–493–2251. commenters should send only one copy
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet • Mail: Send comments to the U.S. of written comments, or if comments are
the certification basis of the airplane, and the Department of Transportation, Docket filed electronically, commenters should
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 25, 2017. | |
| Contact | Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6501; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 17154 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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