82 FR 23512 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 98 (May 23, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 98 (May 23, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-10255 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 98 (Tuesday, May 23, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 23512-23514] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10255] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9439; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-170-AD; Amendment 39-18870; AD 2017-09-08] 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 during an airplane inspection in production, the variable frequency starter generator (VFSG) power feeder cables were found to contain terminal lugs incorrectly installed common to terminal blocks located in the wing front spar. This AD requires a general visual inspection of the wings, section 16, terminal lugs at the terminal power block of the VFSG power feeder cable for correct installation and applicable corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective June 27, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 27, 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 90740-5600; 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-2016- 9439. 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- 9439; 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: Brendan Shanley, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6492; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 16, 2016 (81 FR 91066) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that during an airplane inspection in production, the VFSG power feeder cables were found to contain terminal lugs incorrectly installed common to terminal blocks located in the wing front spar. The NPRM proposed to require a general visual inspection of the wings, section 16, terminal lugs at the terminal power block of the VFSG power feeder cable for correct installation and applicable corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrectly installed terminal lugs which may contact adjacent structure and be damaged. Damaged terminal lugs could cause the potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight or electrical arcing in a flammable leakage zone, which could result in an electrical short and the possible introduction of energy into the main fuel tanks. 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 the NPRM The Air Line Pilots Association, International, expressed support for the NPRM. Request To Revise Compliance Time Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) requested that we revise the compliance time specified in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD. Boeing stated that paragraph (g) of the proposed AD refers to paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240027- 00, Issue 002, dated September 6, 2016 (``ASB B787-81205-SB240027-00, Issue 002'') and requested that we instead refer to paragraph 5., ``Compliance,'' of ASB B787-81205-SB240027-00, Issue 002'' because that is the correct location for the applicable times. ANA stated that paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' doesn't exist in ASB B787-81205- SB240027-00, Issue 002, and recommended a compliance time of ``within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.'' Boeing also recommended that the compliance time be tied to the effective date of the AD to allow operators a valid and acceptable time frame to perform the actions specified in ASB B787-81205-SB240027-00, Issue 002. Additionally, the commenters stated that the compliance time ``within 12 months after the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' as specified in ASB B787-81205-SB240027-00, Issue 002, would put operators out of compliance upon AD issuance. We agree with the commenters. We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to specify ``Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD'' and have removed reference to paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of ASB B787-81205-SB240027-00, Issue 002. We have determined that extending the compliance time from what was proposed will provide an acceptable level of safety. Request To Clarify the Unsafe Condition Statement Boeing requested that we revise the ``Discussion'' section of the NPRM and paragraph (e) of the proposed AD to remove information about the potential to introduce energy into the main fuel tanks and include information about [[Page 23513]] potential loss of systems. Boeing stated that ``introduction of energy into the fuel tank'' is possible but doesn't fully describe the unsafe condition. Boeing noted that the ``BACKGROUND'' and ``REASON'' statements of ASB B787-81205-SB240027-00, Issue 002, specifically include information that the unsafe condition is due to the ``potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight.'' We agree that clarification of the unsafe condition statement is necessary. We have revised the ``Discussion'' section of this final rule, and paragraph (e) of this AD to state that the unsafe condition is due to the ``potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight.'' However, we have not removed information about the potential to introduce energy into the main fuel tanks, because that information also describes the potential unsafe condition. 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 ASB B787-81205-SB240027-00, Issue 002. The service information describes procedures for a general visual inspection of the right and left wing, section 16, VFSG power feeder cable terminal lugs for correct installation and corrective actions. 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: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection......................... 8 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $680 $4,080 = $680. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these repairs: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rework wing terminal lugs.................. 9 work-hours x $85 per hour = $765 $0 $765 \1\. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Labor costs are specific to each wing (left or right.) 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): [[Page 23514]] 2017-09-08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18870; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9439; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-170-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective June 27, 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 Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240027-00, Issue 002, dated September 6, 2016 (``ASB B787-81205-SB240027-00, Issue 002''). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical power. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during an airplane inspection in production, the variable frequency starter generator (VFSG) power feeder cables were found to contain terminal lugs incorrectly installed common to terminal blocks located in the wing front spar; the lugs were close to the structure causing the lug sleeve to come in contact with adjacent fasteners. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrectly installed terminal lugs which may contact adjacent structure and be damaged. Damaged terminal lugs could cause the potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight or electrical arcing in a flammable leakage zone, which could result in an electrical short and the possible introduction of energy into the main fuel tanks. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection of Terminal Lugs and Corrective Actions Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection of the right and left wing, section 16, VFSG power feeder cable terminal lugs at the terminal block for correct installation and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with ASB B787-81205-SB240027-00, Issue 002. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (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 Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB240027-00, Issue 001, dated January 21, 2014. (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 Brendan Shanley, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6492; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. (k) 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-SB240027-00, Issue 002, dated September 6, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Boeing 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. (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 April 27, 2017. Paul Bernado, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-10255 Filed 5-22-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(5) You may view this service information information at the FAA, Transport short and the possible introduction of
that is incorporated by reference at the Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue energy into the main fuel tanks.
National Archives and Records SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Administration (NARA). For information on Comments
the availability of this material at the
the availability of this material at NARA, call We gave the public the opportunity to
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
available on the Internet at http:// participate in developing this AD. The
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html. www.regulations.gov by searching for following presents the comments
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 27, response to each comment.
2017.
9439.
Paul Bernado, Examining the AD Docket Support for the NPRM
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane You may examine the AD docket on The Air Line Pilots Association,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. the Internet at http:// International, expressed support for the
[FR Doc. 2017–10257 Filed 5–22–17; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov by searching for NPRM.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Request To Revise Compliance Time
9439; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Boeing and All Nippon Airways
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (ANA) requested that we revise the
except Federal holidays. The AD docket compliance time specified in paragraph
Federal Aviation Administration (g) of the proposed AD. Boeing stated
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and that paragraph (g) of the proposed AD
14 CFR Part 39 refers to paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’
other information. The address for the
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9439; Directorate Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
Identifier 2016–NM–170–AD; Amendment Docket Management Facility, U.S. 81205–SB240027–00, Issue 002, dated
39–18870; AD 2017–09–08] Department of Transportation, Docket September 6, 2016 (‘‘ASB B787–81205–
Operations, M–30, West Building SB240027–00, Issue 002’’) and
RIN 2120–AA64 requested that we instead refer to
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, paragraph 5., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of ASB
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing B787–81205–SB240027–00, Issue 002’’
Company Airplanes DC 20590.
because that is the correct location for
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the applicable times. ANA stated that
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Brendan Shanley, Aerospace Engineer,
Administration (FAA), DOT. paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ doesn’t
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM– exist in ASB B787–81205–SB240027–
ACTION: Final rule. 130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification 00, Issue 002, and recommended a
Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., compliance time of ‘‘within 12 months
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425– after the effective date of this AD.’’
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
917–6492; fax: 425–917–6590; email: Boeing also recommended that the
The Boeing Company Model 787–8
brendan.shanley@faa.gov. compliance time be tied to the effective
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report indicating that during an airplane SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: date of the AD to allow operators a valid
inspection in production, the variable Discussion and acceptable time frame to perform
frequency starter generator (VFSG) the actions specified in ASB B787–
power feeder cables were found to We issued a notice of proposed 81205–SB240027–00, Issue 002.
contain terminal lugs incorrectly rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Additionally, the commenters stated
installed common to terminal blocks part 39 by adding an AD that would that the compliance time ‘‘within 12
located in the wing front spar. This AD apply to certain The Boeing Company months after the original issue date of
requires a general visual inspection of Model 787–8 airplanes. The NPRM this service bulletin,’’ as specified in
the wings, section 16, terminal lugs at published in the Federal Register on ASB B787–81205–SB240027–00, Issue
the terminal power block of the VFSG December 16, 2016 (81 FR 91066) (‘‘the 002, would put operators out of
power feeder cable for correct NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by compliance upon AD issuance.
installation and applicable corrective a report indicating that during an We agree with the commenters. We
actions. We are issuing this AD to airplane inspection in production, the have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these VFSG power feeder cables were found specify ‘‘Within 12 months after the
products. to contain terminal lugs incorrectly effective date of this AD’’ and have
installed common to terminal blocks removed reference to paragraph 1.E.,
DATES: This AD is effective June 27, located in the wing front spar. The ‘‘Compliance,’’ of ASB B787–81205–
2017. NPRM proposed to require a general SB240027–00, Issue 002. We have
The Director of the Federal Register visual inspection of the wings, section determined that extending the
approved the incorporation by reference 16, terminal lugs at the terminal power compliance time from what was
of a certain publication listed in this AD block of the VFSG power feeder cable proposed will provide an acceptable
as of June 27, 2017. for correct installation and applicable level of safety.
ADDRESSES: For service information corrective actions. We are issuing this
identified in this final rule, contact AD to detect and correct incorrectly Request To Clarify the Unsafe
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes, installed terminal lugs which may Condition Statement
Attention: Contractual & Data Services contact adjacent structure and be Boeing requested that we revise the
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC damaged. Damaged terminal lugs could ‘‘Discussion’’ section of the NPRM and
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; cause the potential loss of several paragraph (e) of the proposed AD to
telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: functions essential for safe flight or remove information about the potential
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You electrical arcing in a flammable leakage to introduce energy into the main fuel
may view this referenced service zone, which could result in an electrical tanks and include information about
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potential loss of systems. Boeing stated tanks, because that information also Related Service Information Under 1
that ‘‘introduction of energy into the describes the potential unsafe condition. CFR Part 51
fuel tank’’ is possible but doesn’t fully
Conclusion We reviewed ASB B787–81205–
describe the unsafe condition. Boeing
noted that the ‘‘BACKGROUND’’ and We reviewed the relevant data, SB240027–00, Issue 002. The service
‘‘REASON’’ statements of ASB B787– considered the comments received, and information describes procedures for a
81205–SB240027–00, Issue 002, determined that air safety and the general visual inspection of the right
specifically include information that the public interest require adopting this AD and left wing, section 16, VFSG power
unsafe condition is due to the ‘‘potential with the changes described previously feeder cable terminal lugs for correct
loss of several functions essential for and minor editorial changes. We have installation and corrective actions. This
safe flight.’’ determined that these minor changes: service information is reasonably
We agree that clarification of the • Are consistent with the intent that available because the interested parties
unsafe condition statement is necessary. was proposed in the NPRM for have access to it through their normal
We have revised the ‘‘Discussion’’ correcting the unsafe condition; and course of business or by the means
section of this final rule, and paragraph • Do not add any additional burden identified in the ADDRESSES section.
(e) of this AD to state that the unsafe upon the public than was already Costs of Compliance
condition is due to the ‘‘potential loss proposed in the NPRM.
of several functions essential for safe We also determined that these We estimate that this AD affects 6
flight.’’ However, we have not removed changes will not increase the economic airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
information about the potential to burden on any operator or increase the the following costs to comply with this
introduce energy into the main fuel scope of this AD. AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ................................ 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ..................................... $0 $680 $4,080
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary repairs that will be inspection. We have no way of might need these repairs:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Rework wing terminal lugs .............. 9 work-hours × $85 per hour = $765 1 ...................................................... $0 $765
1 Labor costs are specific to each wing (left or right.)
According to the manufacturer, some safety in air commerce. This regulation on a substantial number of small entities
of the costs of this AD may be covered is within the scope of that authority under the criteria of the Regulatory
under warranty, thereby reducing the because it addresses an unsafe condition Flexibility Act.
cost impact on affected individuals. We that is likely to exist or develop on
do not control warranty coverage for products identified in this rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
affected individuals. As a result, we action. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
have included all costs in our cost Regulatory Findings safety, Incorporation by reference,
estimate. Safety.
This AD will not have federalism
Authority for This Rulemaking implications under Executive Order Adoption of the Amendment
Title 49 of the United States Code 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on Accordingly, under the authority
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
the relationship between the national delegated to me by the Administrator,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
government and the States, or on the the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
section 106, describes the authority of
distribution of power and follows:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more responsibilities among the various
levels of government. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES
For the reasons discussed above, I
authority.
certify that this AD:
We are issuing this rulemaking under (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the authority described in Subtitle VII, action’’ under Executive Order 12866, continues to read as follows:
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Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
section, Congress charges the FAA with (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), § 39.13 [Amended]
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
air commerce by prescribing regulations in Alaska, and ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
for practices, methods, and procedures (4) Will not have a significant the following new airworthiness
the Administrator finds necessary for economic impact, positive or negative, directive (AD):
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2017–09–08 The Boeing Company: or local Flight Standards District Office, as Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 27,
Amendment 39–18870; Docket No. appropriate. If sending information directly 2017.
FAA–2016–9439; Directorate Identifier to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Paul Bernado,
2016–NM–170–AD. attention of the person identified in Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(a) Effective Date paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
This AD is effective June 27, 2017. [FR Doc. 2017–10255 Filed 5–22–17; 8:45 am]
Requests@faa.gov.
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(b) Affected ADs (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
None. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
(c) Applicability of the local flight standards district office/ DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
This AD applies to The Boeing Company certificate holding district office. SECURITY
Model 787–8 airplanes, certificated in any (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
category, as identified in Boeing Alert level of safety may be used for any repair, Coast Guard
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB240027–00, modification, or alteration required by this
Issue 002, dated September 6, 2016 (‘‘ASB AD if it is approved by the Boeing 33 CFR Part 165
B787–81205–SB240027–00, Issue 002’’). Commercial Airplanes Organization
(d) Subject Designation Authorization (ODA) that has [Docket Number USCG–2015–0492]
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
Air Transport Association (ATA) of RIN 1625–AA00
ACO, to make those findings. To be
America Code 24, Electrical power.
approved, the repair method, modification
(e) Unsafe Condition deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Safety Zone; Lower Niagara River at
the certification basis of the airplane, and the Niagara Falls, New York
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that during an airplane inspection approval must specifically refer to this AD. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
in production, the variable frequency starter (j) Related Information
generator (VFSG) power feeder cables were
ACTION: Final rule.
found to contain terminal lugs incorrectly (1) For more information about this AD,
contact Brendan Shanley, Aerospace SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
installed common to terminal blocks located
in the wing front spar; the lugs were close to Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, establishing a permanent safety zone
the structure causing the lug sleeve to come ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft within the Captain of the Port Zone
in contact with adjacent fasteners. We are Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue Buffalo on the Lower Niagara River,
issuing this AD to detect and correct SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425– Niagara Falls, NY. This rule is intended
incorrectly installed terminal lugs which may 917–6492; fax: 425–917–6590; email: to restrict vessels from a portion of the
contact adjacent structure and be damaged. brendan.shanley@faa.gov. Lower Niagara River considered not
Damaged terminal lugs could cause the (2) Service information identified in this navigable as listed in the United States
potential loss of several functions essential AD that is not incorporated by reference is Coast Pilot Book 6—Great Lakes: Lake
for safe flight or electrical arcing in a available at the addresses specified in Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan, and
flammable leakage zone, which could result paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
in an electrical short and the possible Superior and St. Lawrence River and
introduction of energy into the main fuel (k) Material Incorporated by Reference more specifically as described below.
tanks. (1) The Director of the Federal Register
The safety zone to be established by this
approved the incorporation by reference rule is necessary to protect the public
(f) Compliance
(IBR) of the service information listed in this and vessels from the hazards associated
Comply with this AD within the with the heavy rapids in the narrow
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
compliance times specified, unless already waterway of the Lower Niagara River.
part 51.
done.
(2) You must use this service information DATES: This rule is effective June 22,
(g) Inspection of Terminal Lugs and as applicable to do the actions required by 2017.
Corrective Actions this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– ADDRESSES: To view documents
Within 12 months after the effective date
of this AD, do a general visual inspection of 81205–SB240027–00, Issue 002, dated mentioned in this preamble as being
the right and left wing, section 16, VFSG September 6, 2016. available in the docket, go to http://
power feeder cable terminal lugs at the (ii) Reserved. www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2015–
terminal block for correct installation and do (3) For Boeing service information 0492 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
all applicable corrective actions, in identified in this AD, contact Boeing ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
accordance with ASB B787–81205– Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Folder on the line associated with this
SB240027–00, Issue 002. Do all applicable Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 rule.
corrective actions before further flight. Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
(h) Credit for Previous Actions Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone: 562–797–
you have questions on this rule, call or
1717; Internet: https://
This paragraph provides credit for the email LT Michael Collet, Chief of
www.myboeingfleet.com.
actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD,
(4) You may view this service information
Waterways Management, U.S. Coast
if those actions were performed before the Guard Sector Buffalo; telephone 716–
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert 843–9322, email
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB240027–00, SectorBuffaloMarineSafety@uscg.mil.
Issue 001, dated January 21, 2014. information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (5) You may view this service information
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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 June 27, 2017. | |
| Contact | Brendan Shanley, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6492; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 23512 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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