82 FR 17403 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 68 (April 11, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
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| FR Document | 2017-07121 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 11, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 17403-17405] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-07121] ======================================================================== 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. 68 / Tuesday, April 11, 2017 / Proposed Rules [[Page 17403]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0247; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-180-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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-05- 03, which applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747- 100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. AD 2012-05-03 currently requires modifying the fluid drain path in the leading edge area of the wing. Since we issued AD 2012-05-03, Boeing has informed us that it did not provide work instructions to seal two of the drainage holes in the wing leading edge area. This proposed AD would require additional work to seal those drainage holes in the wing access panels. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 26, 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-2017-0247. 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- 0247; 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: Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425- 917-6505; 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 proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0247; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-180-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 On February 27, 2012, we issued AD 2012-05-03, Amendment 39-16975 (77 FR 16143, March 20, 2012) (``AD 2012-05-03''), for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747- 200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. AD 2012-05-03 requires modifying the fluid drain path in the leading edge area of the wing. AD 2012-05-03 resulted from a design review following a ground fire incident and reports of flammable fluid leaks from the wing leading edge area onto the engine exhaust area. We issued AD 2012-05-03 to prevent flammable fluid from leaking onto the engine exhaust nozzle, which could result in a fire. Actions Since AD 2012-05-03 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2012-05-03, Boeing has informed us that it did not provide work instructions to seal two of the drainage holes in the wing leading edge area. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016. This service information divides the affected airplanes into 10 groups. For all groups, this service information describes procedures for modifying the fluid drain path in the leading edge area of the wing. The modification consists of changing fluid dam assemblies at wing outboard leading edge station (OLES) 1250, and installing seal assemblies at OLES 1185. Additionally, this service information specifies changing the lower leading edge wing panels through repairs and installation of parts. For Groups 1 through 6 airplanes, this service information also specifies installing fluid dam assemblies at wing inboard leading edge station 770. [[Page 17404]] 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 retain all of the requirements of AD 2012- 05-03. This proposed AD would also require sealing two drainage holes in the wing access panels, as specified in the service information described 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-2017-0247. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016, specifies a compliance time of within 60 months after April 24, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-05-03), to accomplish the new proposed actions. We have determined that an appropriate compliance time for accomplishing the new proposed actions is within 2 years after the effective date of this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 258 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fluid drainage modification (Groups 95 work-hours x $85 per $33,609 $41,684 $5,960,812 1-6) (143 airplanes) (actions hour = $8,075. retained from AD 2012[dash]05[dash]03). Fluid drainage modification (Groups 90 work-hours x $85 per 29,304 36,954 4,249,710 7-10) (115 airplanes) (actions hour = $7,650. retained from AD 2012[dash]05[dash]03). Drainage hole repair (258 2 work-hours x $85 per hour 9 179 46,182 airplanes) (new proposed action). = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 have 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 that the 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-05-03, Amendment 39-16975 (77 FR 16143, March 20, 2012), and adding the following new AD: The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0247; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-180-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by May 26, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2012-05-03, Amendment 39-16975 (77 FR 16143, March 20, 2012) (``AD 2012-05-03''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747- 400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. [[Page 17405]] (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a design review following a ground fire incident and reports of flammable fluid leaks from the wing leading edge area onto the engine exhaust area. We are issuing this AD to prevent flammable fluid from leaking onto the engine exhaust nozzle, which could result in a fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Leading Edge Installation, With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2012-05-03, with revised service information. Within 60 months after April 24, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-05-03), modify the fluid drain path in the leading edge area of the wing, in accordance with all applicable parts of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, Revision 1, dated July 25, 2011; or Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016. (h) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (h) of AD 2012-05-03, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for modification of the fluid drain path required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if the modification was performed before April 24, 2012, using Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, dated November 9, 2010. (i) New Addition of Drainage Hole Sealant For airplanes on which the actions specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, dated November 9, 2010; or Revision 1, dated July 25, 2011; were done: Within 2 years after the effective date of this AD, fill the drainage holes in wing panels 521EB and 621EB with sealant, in accordance with Part 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(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. (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2012-05-03 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, Seattle ACO, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6505; 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 April 3, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-07121 Filed 4-10-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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issuance of rules and regulations. The For service information identified in We will post all comments we
purpose of these notices is to give interested this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial receive, without change, to http://
persons an opportunity to participate in the Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data www.regulations.gov, including any
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster personal information you provide. We
rules.
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA will also post a report summarizing each
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; substantive verbal contact we receive
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Internet https:// about this proposed AD.
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
this referenced service information at Discussion
Federal Aviation Administration
the FAA, Transport Airplane On February 27, 2012, we issued AD
14 CFR Part 39 Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 2012–05–03, Amendment 39–16975 (77
Renton, WA. For information on the FR 16143, March 20, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0247; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–180–AD]
availability of this material at the FAA, 05–03’’), for certain The Boeing
call 425–227–1221. It is also available Company Model 747–100, 747–100B,
RIN 2120–AA64 on the internet at http:// 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C,
www.regulations.gov by searching for 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747–
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– 400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
Company Airplanes 0247. series airplanes. AD 2012–05–03
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Examining the AD Docket requires modifying the fluid drain path
Administration (FAA), DOT. in the leading edge area of the wing. AD
You may examine the AD docket on 2012–05–03 resulted from a design
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
the Internet at http:// review following a ground fire incident
(NPRM).
www.regulations.gov by searching for and reports of flammable fluid leaks
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– from the wing leading edge area onto
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–05– 0247; or in person at the Docket the engine exhaust area. We issued AD
03, which applies to certain The Boeing Management Facility between 9 a.m. 2012–05–03 to prevent flammable fluid
Company Model 747–100, 747–100B, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, from leaking onto the engine exhaust
747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, except Federal holidays. The AD docket nozzle, which could result in a fire.
747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747– contains this proposed AD, the
400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP regulatory evaluation, any comments Actions Since AD 2012–05–03 Was
series airplanes. AD 2012–05–03 received, and other information. The Issued
currently requires modifying the fluid street address for the Docket Office Since we issued AD 2012–05–03,
drain path in the leading edge area of (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the Boeing has informed us that it did not
the wing. Since we issued AD 2012–05– ADDRESSES section. Comments will be provide work instructions to seal two of
03, Boeing has informed us that it did available in the AD docket shortly after the drainage holes in the wing leading
not provide work instructions to seal receipt. edge area.
two of the drainage holes in the wing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
leading edge area. This proposed AD Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Related Service Information Under 1
would require additional work to seal Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, Seattle CFR Part 51
those drainage holes in the wing access Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), We reviewed Boeing Special
panels. We are proposing this AD to FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Attention Service Bulletin 747–57–
address the unsafe condition on these WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6505; 2332, Revision 2, dated February 22,
products. fax: 425–917–6590; email: Tung.Tran@ 2016. This service information divides
DATES: We must receive comments on faa.gov. the affected airplanes into 10 groups.
this proposed AD by May 26, 2017. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For all groups, this service
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, information describes procedures for
Comments Invited modifying the fluid drain path in the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We invite you to send any written leading edge area of the wing. The
methods: relevant data, views, or arguments about modification consists of changing fluid
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to this proposed AD. Send your comments dam assemblies at wing outboard
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the to an address listed under the leading edge station (OLES) 1250, and
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. installing seal assemblies at OLES 1185.
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instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. FAA–2017–0247; Directorate Identifier Additionally, this service information
• Mail: U.S. Department of 2016–NM–180–AD’’ at the beginning of specifies changing the lower leading
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– your comments. We specifically invite edge wing panels through repairs and
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments on the overall regulatory, installation of parts.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., economic, environmental, and energy For Groups 1 through 6 airplanes, this
Washington, DC 20590. aspects of this proposed AD. We will service information also specifies
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail consider all comments received by the installing fluid dam assemblies at wing
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 closing date and may amend this inboard leading edge station 770.
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This service information is reasonably This proposed AD would also require compliance time of within 60 months
available because the interested parties sealing two drainage holes in the wing after April 24, 2012 (the effective date
have access to it through their normal access panels, as specified in the service of AD 2012–05–03), to accomplish the
course of business or by the means information described previously. For new proposed actions. We have
identified in the ADDRESSES section. information on the procedures and determined that an appropriate
FAA’s Determination compliance times, see this service compliance time for accomplishing the
information at http:// new proposed actions is within 2 years
We are proposing this AD because we www.regulations.gov by searching for after the effective date of this AD.
evaluated all the relevant information and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
and determined the unsafe condition 0247. Costs of Compliance
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same Differences Between This Proposed AD We estimate that this proposed AD
type design. and the Service Information affects 258 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply
Proposed AD Requirements Boeing Special Attention Service with this proposed AD:
This proposed AD would retain all of Bulletin 747–57–2332, Revision 2, dated
the requirements of AD 2012–05–03. February 22, 2016, specifies a
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Fluid drainage modification (Groups 1–6) 95 work-hours × $85 per hour = $8,075 ........ $33,609 $41,684 $5,960,812
(143 airplanes) (actions retained from AD
2012-05-03).
Fluid drainage modification (Groups 7–10) 90 work-hours × $85 per hour = $7,650 ........ 29,304 36,954 4,249,710
(115 airplanes) (actions retained from AD
2012-05-03).
Drainage hole repair (258 airplanes) (new 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ............. 9 179 46,182
proposed action).
According to the manufacturer, some implications under Executive Order PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
of the costs of this proposed AD may be 13132. This proposed AD would not DIRECTIVES
covered under warranty, thereby have a substantial direct effect on the
reducing the cost impact on affected States, on the relationship between the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
individuals. We do not control warranty national Government and the States, or continues to read as follows:
coverage for affected individuals. As a on the distribution of power and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
result, we have included all costs in our responsibilities among the various
cost estimate. levels of government. § 39.13 [Amended]
Authority for This Rulemaking For the reasons discussed above, I ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
Title 49 of the United States Code certify that the proposed regulation: removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2012–05–03, Amendment 39–16975 (77
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, action’’ under Executive Order 12866, FR 16143, March 20, 2012), and adding
Section 106, describes the authority of the following new AD:
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
the DOT Regulatory Policies and 2017–0247; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–
Aviation Programs, describes in more Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
detail the scope of the Agency’s 180–AD.
1979),
authority. (a) Comments Due Date
We are issuing this rulemaking under (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
The FAA must receive comments on this
the authority described in Subtitle VII, in Alaska, and AD action by May 26, 2017.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, (4) Will not have a significant
(b) Affected ADs
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that economic impact, positive or negative,
section, Congress charges the FAA with on a substantial number of small entities This AD replaces AD 2012–05–03,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Amendment 39–16975 (77 FR 16143, March
under the criteria of the Regulatory 20, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–05–03’’).
air commerce by prescribing regulations Flexibility Act.
for practices, methods, and procedures (c) Applicability
the Administrator finds necessary for List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 This AD applies to The Boeing Company
safety in air commerce. This regulation Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
is within the scope of that authority 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300,
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
safety, Incorporation by reference, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and
because it addresses an unsafe condition
Safety. 747SP series airplanes, certificated in any
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking category, as identified in Boeing Special
The Proposed Amendment Attention Service Bulletin 747–57–2332,
action. Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016.
Accordingly, under the authority
Regulatory Findings delegated to me by the Administrator, (d) Subject
We have determined that this the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Air Transport Association (ATA) of
proposed AD would not have federalism 39 as follows: America Code 57, Wings.
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(e) Unsafe Condition AD if it is approved by the Boeing that provides administrative procedures
This AD was prompted by a design review Commercial Airplanes Organization for creating ERCs consistent with Clean
following a ground fire incident and reports Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Air Act (CAA or the Act) requirements.
of flammable fluid leaks from the wing been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be DATES: Any comments must arrive by
leading edge area onto the engine exhaust May 11, 2017.
area. We are issuing this AD to prevent approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
flammable fluid from leaking onto the engine
exhaust nozzle, which could result in a fire. the certification basis of the airplane, and the identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R09–
approval must specifically refer to this AD. OAR–2016–0466 at http://
(f) Compliance (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD www.regulations.gov, or via email to
Comply with this AD within the 2012–05–03 are approved as AMOCs for the Andrew Steckel, Rulemaking Office
compliance times specified, unless already corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of
this AD.
Chief at Steckel.Andrew@epa.gov. For
done. comments submitted at Regulations.gov,
(g) Retained Leading Edge Installation, With (k) Related Information follow the online instructions for
Revised Service Information (1) For more information about this AD, submitting comments. Once submitted,
This paragraph restates the requirements of contact Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer, comments cannot be removed or edited
paragraph (g) of AD 2012–05–03, with Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, Seattle ACO, from Regulations.gov. For either manner
revised service information. Within 60 FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA of submission, the EPA may publish any
months after April 24, 2012 (the effective 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6505; fax: 425– comment received to its public docket.
date of AD 2012–05–03), modify the fluid 917–6590; email: Tung.Tran@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
Do not submit electronically any
drain path in the leading edge area of the information you consider to be
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
wing, in accordance with all applicable parts Confidential Business Information (CBI)
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
of the Accomplishment Instructions of or other information whose disclosure is
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; restricted by statute. Multimedia
747–57–2332, Revision 1, dated July 25,
2011; or Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016.
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this accompanied by a written comment.
(h) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, referenced service information at the FAA, The written comment is considered the
With No Changes Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind official comment and should include
This paragraph restates the provisions of Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the
discussion of all points you wish to
paragraph (h) of AD 2012–05–03, with no make. The EPA will generally not
changes. This paragraph provides credit for FAA, call 425–227–1221.
consider comments or comment
modification of the fluid drain path required Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 3, contents located outside of the primary
by paragraph (g) of this AD, if the 2017.
modification was performed before April 24, submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or
Michael Kaszycki, other file sharing system). For
2012, using Boeing Special Attention Service
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane additional submission methods, please
Bulletin 747–57–2332, dated November 9,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. contact the person identified in the FOR
2010.
[FR Doc. 2017–07121 Filed 4–10–17; 8:45 am] FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
(i) New Addition of Drainage Hole Sealant BILLING CODE 4910–13–P For the full EPA public comment policy,
For airplanes on which the actions information about CBI or multimedia
specified in Boeing Special Attention Service
submissions, and general guidance on
Bulletin 747–57–2332, dated November 9,
2010; or Revision 1, dated July 25, 2011; were
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION making effective comments, please visit
done: Within 2 years after the effective date AGENCY http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/
of this AD, fill the drainage holes in wing commenting-epa-dockets.
panels 521EB and 621EB with sealant, in 40 CFR Part 52 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
accordance with Part 5 of the [EPA–R09–OAR–2016–0466; FRL–9957–14- Nancy Levin, EPA Region IX, (415) 972–
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Region 9] 3848, levin.nancy@epa.gov.
Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–57–
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
2332, Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016. Approval of California Air Plan Throughout this document, ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Revisions, Butte County Air Quality and ‘‘our’’ refer to the EPA. This
(AMOCs) Management District proposal addresses the following local
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft AGENCY: Environmental Protection rule: BCAQMD Rule 433 ‘‘Rice Straw
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Agency (EPA). Emission Reduction Credits.’’ In the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Rules and Regulations section of this
requested using the procedures found in 14 ACTION: Proposed rule.
Federal Register, we are approving this
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
send your request to your principal inspector
local rule in a direct final action without
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a prior proposal because we believe this
appropriate. If sending information directly revision to the Butte County Air Quality SIP revision is not controversial. If we
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Management District (BCAQMD) receive adverse comments, however, we
attention of the person identified in portion of the California State will publish a timely withdrawal of the
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may Implementation Plan (SIP). This direct final rule and address the
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- revision concerns the necessary comments in subsequent action based
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
Requests@faa.gov. procedures to create emission reduction on this proposed rule.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, credits (ERCs) from the reduction of We do not plan to open a second
notify your appropriate principal inspector, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), comment period, so anyone interested
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, in commenting should do so at this
certificate holding district office. particulate matter and carbon monoxide time. If we do not receive adverse
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable emissions due to the permanent comments, no further activity is
level of safety may be used for any repair, curtailment of burning rice straw. We planned. For further information, please
modification, or alteration required by this are proposing to approve a local rule see the direct final action.
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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 26, 2017. | |
| Contact | Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425- 917-6505; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 17403 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft and Aviation Safety |
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