82 FR 24020 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 100 (May 25, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 100 (May 25, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-10283 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 100 (Thursday, May 25, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 24020-24022] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10283] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9075; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-082-AD; Amendment 39-18890; AD 2017-10-16] 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 and 787-9 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a portion of the sealant above the engine pylon between the wing skin and the vapor barrier might have been omitted. This AD requires an inspection for missing sealant in the seam on the outside and inside of the engine struts, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective June 29, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 29, 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- 9075. 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- 9075; 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: David Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425- 917-6501; 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 and 787-9 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2016 (81 FR 63433). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that a portion of the sealant above the engine pylon between the wing skin and the vapor barrier might have been omitted. The NPRM proposed to require an inspection for missing sealant in the seam on the outside and inside of the engine struts, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct missing sealant above the engine pylon between the wing skin and the vapor barrier, which can create an unintended leak path for fuel, potentially draining onto the aft fairing heat shield above the engine and onto hot engine parts or brakes, which could lead to a major ground fire. 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 Boeing and United Airlines (UAL) expressed support for the NPRM. Request To Refer to Revised Service Information UAL requested that we revise the proposed AD to refer to Issue 002 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570029-00. UAL stated that it disagrees with the finish requirement being an RC task. UAL pointed out that there is already an airworthiness limitation (AWL)/ Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) task, 51-AWL- 01, for a paint requirement on the wing, resulting in a redundant AD requirement. UAL explained that Boeing plans to revise the service information to remove the requirement for applying finish over the newly applied sealant as a required for compliance (RC) task. We do not agree with UAL's request to revise this AD. When we incorporate service information by reference, we refer to approved or published service information. At the time of this action, Issue 002 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B78781205-SB570029-00 is not approved or published. We do not consider that delaying this action until after the release of a service bulletin revision is warranted. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570029-00, Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016, provides instructions that adequately address the missing sealant above the engine pylon between the wing skin and the vapor barrier, and provides the necessary steps to restore the finish disturbed by the required work. In addition, although UAL stated that Boeing plans to eliminate the RC designation for the finish restoration steps, Boeing has not received agreement from the FAA that such a proposal would be approved. The proper restoration of the finish, and particularly the thickness of the entire set of finish layers, is safety critical for the reasons stated in the related AWL. We do not view the AD requirement for finish restoration to be redundant relative to the AWL. The AWL requires that, following maintenance, alteration, and repair activity, the finish must be restored to the specifications contained in the AWL. We, therefore, expect the data used for any maintenance, alteration, or repair activity that disturbs that finish (in this case Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570029-00, Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016) to contain instructions that result in restoration of the finish to the standard contained in the AWL. For [[Page 24021]] these reasons, we do not agree with elimination of the RC designation for the referenced steps. We also do not agree that an operator can develop their own alternative finish restoration procedures without FAA or Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) engineering review and approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for 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. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570029-00, Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016. The service information describes procedures for doing an inspection for missing sealant in the seam on the outside and inside of the engine struts, and installing missing sealant. 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 32 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........................ 3 work-hours x $85 per $0 $255 $8,160 hour = $255. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repair.................................... Up to 3 work-hours x $85 per hour (\1\) (\1\) = $255. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition material costs specified in this AD. 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 available costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-10-16 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18890; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9075; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-082-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective June 29, 2017. [[Page 24022]] (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570029-00, Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a portion of the sealant above the engine pylon between the wing skin and the vapor barrier might have been omitted. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct missing sealant above the engine pylon between the wing skin and the vapor barrier, which can create an unintended leak path for fuel, potentially draining onto the aft fairing heat shield and onto hot engine parts or brakes, which could lead to a major ground fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Corrective Actions Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a general visual inspection for missing sealant in the seam on the outside and inside of the engine struts, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB570029-00, Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570029-00, Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or sub-step is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or sub-step. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact David Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, Seattle ACO, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6501; fax: 425- 917-6590; email: [email protected]. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570029-00, Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 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 May 8, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-10283 Filed 5-24-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(7) You may view this service information www.regulations.gov by searching for Support for the NPRM
that is incorporated by reference at the and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
National Archives and Records Boeing and United Airlines (UAL)
9075. expressed support for the NPRM.
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call Examining the AD Docket Request To Refer to Revised Service
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Information
You may examine the AD docket on
locations.html. the Internet at http:// UAL requested that we revise the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 8, www.regulations.gov by searching for proposed AD to refer to Issue 002 of
2017. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
Michael Kaszycki, 9075; or in person at the Docket 81205–SB570029–00. UAL stated that it
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Management Facility between 9 a.m. disagrees with the finish requirement
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, being an RC task. UAL pointed out that
[FR Doc. 2017–10281 Filed 5–24–17; 8:45 am] except Federal holidays. The AD docket there is already an airworthiness
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P contains this AD, the regulatory limitation (AWL)/Critical Design
evaluation, any comments received, and Configuration Control Limitations
other information. The address for the (CDCCL) task, 51–AWL–01, for a paint
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is requirement on the wing, resulting in a
Docket Management Facility, U.S. redundant AD requirement. UAL
Federal Aviation Administration Department of Transportation, Docket explained that Boeing plans to revise
Operations, M–30, West Building the service information to remove the
14 CFR Part 39 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 requirement for applying finish over the
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, newly applied sealant as a required for
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9075; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–082–AD; Amendment DC 20590. compliance (RC) task.
39–18890; AD 2017–10–16] We do not agree with UAL’s request
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: to revise this AD. When we incorporate
RIN 2120–AA64 David Lee, Aerospace Engineer, service information by reference, we
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, Seattle refer to approved or published service
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), information. At the time of this action,
Company Airplanes FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Issue 002 of Boeing Alert Service
AGENCY: Federal Aviation WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6501; Bulletin B78781205–SB570029–00 is
Administration (FAA), DOT. fax: 425–917–6590; email: david.a.lee@ not approved or published. We do not
ACTION: Final rule. faa.gov. consider that delaying this action until
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
after the release of a service bulletin
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new revision is warranted. Boeing Alert
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Discussion Service Bulletin B787–81205–
The Boeing Company Model 787–8 and SB570029–00, Issue 001, dated February
787–9 airplanes. This AD was prompted We issued a notice of proposed 23, 2016, provides instructions that
by a report indicating that a portion of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR adequately address the missing sealant
the sealant above the engine pylon part 39 by adding an AD that would above the engine pylon between the
between the wing skin and the vapor apply to certain The Boeing Company wing skin and the vapor barrier, and
barrier might have been omitted. This Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes. The provides the necessary steps to restore
AD requires an inspection for missing NPRM published in the Federal the finish disturbed by the required
sealant in the seam on the outside and Register on September 15, 2016 (81 FR work.
inside of the engine struts, and 63433). The NPRM was prompted by a In addition, although UAL stated that
corrective actions if necessary. We are report indicating that a portion of the Boeing plans to eliminate the RC
issuing this AD to address the unsafe sealant above the engine pylon between designation for the finish restoration
condition on these products. the wing skin and the vapor barrier steps, Boeing has not received
DATES: This AD is effective June 29, might have been omitted. The NPRM agreement from the FAA that such a
2017. proposed to require an inspection for proposal would be approved. The
The Director of the Federal Register missing sealant in the seam on the proper restoration of the finish, and
approved the incorporation by reference outside and inside of the engine struts, particularly the thickness of the entire
of a certain publication listed in this AD and corrective actions if necessary. We set of finish layers, is safety critical for
as of June 29, 2017. are issuing this AD to detect and correct the reasons stated in the related AWL.
ADDRESSES: For service information missing sealant above the engine pylon We do not view the AD requirement for
identified in this final rule, contact between the wing skin and the vapor finish restoration to be redundant
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, barrier, which can create an unintended relative to the AWL. The AWL requires
Attention: Contractual & Data Services leak path for fuel, potentially draining that, following maintenance, alteration,
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC onto the aft fairing heat shield above the and repair activity, the finish must be
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; engine and onto hot engine parts or restored to the specifications contained
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet brakes, which could lead to a major in the AWL. We, therefore, expect the
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You ground fire. data used for any maintenance,
may view this referenced service Comments alteration, or repair activity that disturbs
information at the FAA, Transport that finish (in this case Boeing Alert
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue We gave the public the opportunity to Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SW., Renton, WA. For information on participate in developing this AD. The SB570029–00, Issue 001, dated February
the availability of this material at the following presents the comments 23, 2016) to contain instructions that
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also received on the NPRM and the FAA’s result in restoration of the finish to the
available on the Internet at http:// response to each comment. standard contained in the AWL. For
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these reasons, we do not agree with determined that air safety and the procedures for doing an inspection for
elimination of the RC designation for public interest require adopting this AD missing sealant in the seam on the
the referenced steps. as proposed, except for minor editorial outside and inside of the engine struts,
We also do not agree that an operator changes. We have determined that these and installing missing sealant. This
can develop their own alternative finish minor changes: service information is reasonably
restoration procedures without FAA or • Are consistent with the intent that available because the interested parties
Boeing Commercial Airplanes was proposed in the NPRM for have access to it through their normal
Organization Designation Authorization correcting the unsafe condition; and course of business or by the means
(ODA) engineering review and approval • Do not add any additional burden
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
of an alternative method of compliance upon the public than was already
(AMOC) in accordance with the proposed in the NPRM. Costs of Compliance
procedures specified in paragraph (h) of
Related Service Information Under 1 We estimate that this AD affects 32
this AD. We have not changed this AD
CFR Part 51 airplanes of U.S. registry.
in this regard.
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service We estimate the following costs to
Conclusion Bulletin B787–81205–SB570029–00, comply with this AD:
We reviewed the relevant data, Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016. The
considered the comments received, and service information describes
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ................................ 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ..................................... $0 $255 $8,160
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
Repair .............................................. Up to 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 .............................................. ( 1) (1 )
1 We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition material costs specified in this AD.
According to the manufacturer, some products identified in this rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
of the costs of this AD may be covered action.
under warranty, thereby reducing the Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
cost impact on affected individuals. We Regulatory Findings safety, Incorporation by reference,
do not control warranty coverage for Safety.
This AD will not have federalism
affected individuals. As a result, we implications under Executive Order Adoption of the Amendment
have included all available costs in our
13132. This AD will not have a
cost estimate. Accordingly, under the authority
substantial direct effect on the States, on
Authority for This Rulemaking delegated to me by the Administrator,
the relationship between the national
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Title 49 of the United States Code government and the States, or on the
follows:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue distribution of power and
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, responsibilities among the various PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
section 106, describes the authority of levels of government. DIRECTIVES
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: For the reasons discussed above, I
Aviation Programs, describes in more certify that this AD: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
detail the scope of the Agency’s continues to read as follows:
authority. (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
We are issuing this rulemaking under action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under § 39.13 [Amended]
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
section, Congress charges the FAA with the following new airworthiness
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in directive (AD):
air commerce by prescribing regulations in Alaska, and
2017–10–16 The Boeing Company:
for practices, methods, and procedures (4) Will not have a significant
Amendment 39–18890; Docket No.
the Administrator finds necessary for economic impact, positive or negative, FAA–2016–9075; Directorate Identifier
safety in air commerce. This regulation on a substantial number of small entities 2016–NM–082–AD.
is within the scope of that authority under the criteria of the Regulatory
because it addresses an unsafe condition Flexibility Act. (a) Effective Date
that is likely to exist or develop on This AD is effective June 29, 2017.
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(b) Affected ADs deviation, or alteration deviation must meet DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
None. the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD. Federal Aviation Administration
(c) Applicability (4) For service information that contains
This AD applies to The Boeing Company steps that are labeled as Required for 14 CFR Part 39
Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes, Compliance (RC), the provisions of
certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD [Docket No. FAA–2016–9438; Directorate
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– apply. Identifier 2016–NM–109–AD; Amendment
SB570029–00, Issue 001, dated February 23, (i) The steps labeled as RC, including 39–18873; AD 2017–09–11]
2016. substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to RIN 2120–AA64
(d) Subject
comply with the AD. If a step or sub-step is
Air Transport Association (ATA) of labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
America Code 57, Wings. requirement is removed from that step or Inc. Airplanes
(e) Unsafe Condition sub-step. An AMOC is required for any AGENCY: Federal Aviation
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
This AD was prompted by a report Administration (FAA), Department of
and identified figures.
indicating that a portion of the sealant above (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Transportation (DOT).
the engine pylon between the wing skin and ACTION: Final rule.
deviated from using accepted methods in
the vapor barrier might have been omitted.
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
or inspection program without obtaining
missing sealant above the engine pylon airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
between the wing skin and the vapor barrier,
which can create an unintended leak path for including substeps and identified figures, can Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400
fuel, potentially draining onto the aft fairing still be done as specified, and the airplane series airplanes. This AD was prompted
heat shield and onto hot engine parts or can be put back in an airworthy condition. by reports of interruptions in the airstair
brakes, which could lead to a major ground (i) Related Information door operation. This AD requires
fire.
For more information about this AD,
repetitive inspections and modification
(f) Compliance contact David Lee, Aerospace Engineer, of the handrail hardware. We are issuing
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, Seattle ACO, this AD to address the unsafe condition
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA on these products.
done. 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6501; fax: 425– DATES: This AD is effective June 29,
917–6590; email: david.a.lee@faa.gov. 2017.
(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference The Director of the Federal Register
Within 60 months after the effective date approved the incorporation by reference
of this AD: Do a general visual inspection for (1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD
missing sealant in the seam on the outside
and inside of the engine struts, in accordance (IBR) of the service information listed in this as of June 29, 2017.
with the Accomplishment Instructions of paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR ADDRESSES: For service information
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– part 51. identified in this final rule, contact
SB570029–00, Issue 001, dated February 23, (2) You must use this service information Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical
2016. Do all applicable corrective actions as applicable to do the actions required by Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
before further flight, in accordance with the this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB570029–00, 81205–SB570029–00, Issue 001, dated telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–
Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016. February 23, 2016. 4539; email thd.qseries@
(ii) Reserved. aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.bombardier.com. You may view
(3) For service information identified in
(AMOCs)
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial this referenced service information at
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data the FAA, Transport Airplane
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
requested using the procedures found in 14
Renton, WA. For information on the
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// availability of this material at the FAA,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, www.myboeingfleet.com.
send your request to your principal inspector call 425–227–1221. It is also available
(4) You may view this service information
or local Flight Standards District Office, as at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, on the Internet at http://
appropriate. If sending information directly 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For www.regulations.gov by searching for
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the information on the availability of this and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
attention of the person identified in material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 9438.
paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be (5) You may view this service information
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
that is incorporated by reference at the
Examining the AD Docket
Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
National Archives and Records You may examine the AD docket on
Administration (NARA). For information on the Internet at http://
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
the availability of this material at NARA, call www.regulations.gov by searching for
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
of the local flight standards district office/
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
certificate holding district office. 9438; or in person at the Docket
locations.html.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Management Facility between 9 a.m.
level of safety may be used for any repair, Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 8, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
modification, or alteration required by this 2017. except Federal holidays. The AD docket
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Michael Kaszycki,
Commercial Airplanes Organization
contains this AD, the regulatory
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane evaluation, any comments received, and
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. other information. The street address for
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be [FR Doc. 2017–10283 Filed 5–24–17; 8:45 am] the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
approved, the repair method, modification BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
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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 29, 2017. | |
| Contact | David Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425- 917-6501; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 24020 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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