82 FR 24597 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 102 (May 30, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 102 (May 30, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-10604 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 102 (Tuesday, May 30, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 24597-24600] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10604] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0500; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-009-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by fuel system [[Page 24598]] reviews conducted by the manufacturer. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the wire assemblies of the tail fuel tank transfer pumps to determine if metallic transitions are installed at the wire harness breakouts, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 14, 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; 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-2017-0500. 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- 0500; 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: S[eacute]rj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5254; fax: 562-627-5210; 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-2017-0500; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-009-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 The FAA has examined the underlying safety issues involved in fuel tank explosions on several large transport airplanes, including the adequacy of existing regulations, the service history of airplanes subject to those regulations, and existing maintenance practices for fuel tank systems. As a result of those findings, we issued a final rule titled ``Transport Airplane Fuel Tank System Design Review, Flammability Reduction, and Maintenance and Inspection Requirements'' (66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001). In addition to new airworthiness standards for transport airplanes and new maintenance requirements that rule included Amendment 21-78, which established Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 (``SFAR 88'') at 14 CFR part 21. Subsequently, SFAR 88 was amended by: Amendment 21-82 (67 FR 57490, September 10, 2002; corrected at 67 FR 70809, November 26, 2002) and Amendment 21-83 (67 FR 72830, December 9, 2002; corrected at 68 FR 37735, June 25, 2003, to change ``21-82'' to ``21-83''). Among other actions, SFAR 88 requires certain type design (i.e., type certificate (TC) and supplemental type certificate (STC)) holders to substantiate that their fuel tank systems can prevent ignition sources in the fuel tanks. This requirement applies to type design holders for large turbine-powered transport airplanes and for subsequent modifications to those airplanes. It requires them to perform design reviews and to develop design changes and maintenance procedures if their designs do not meet the new fuel tank safety standards. As explained in the preamble to the rule, we intended to adopt airworthiness directives to mandate any changes found necessary to address unsafe conditions identified as a result of these reviews. In evaluating these design reviews, we have established four criteria intended to define the unsafe conditions associated with fuel tank systems that require corrective actions. The percentage of operating time during which fuel tanks are exposed to flammable conditions is one of these criteria. The other three criteria address the failure types under evaluation: Single failures, combination of failures, and unacceptable (failure) experience. For all three failure criteria, the evaluations included consideration of previous actions taken that may mitigate the need for further action. This proposed AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. In addition, during one event on a Model MD-11 airplane that occurred during flight, a level 1 message ``TAIL L PUMP OFF'' was annunciated; investigation of the wire bundles in the horizontal stabilizer next to the tail fuel tank revealed burned and broken wires, which showed severe signs of overheating and arcing. This is considered a quality control issue because the type design harnesses were not installed properly during the required SFAR 88 modifications. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct potential ignition sources inside the tail fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable vapors, could result in a fuel tank fire or explosion, and consequent loss of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A150, dated October 6, 2016. The service information describes procedures for a one-time detailed inspection of the wire assemblies of the tail fuel tank transfer pumps to determine if metallic transitions are installed at the wire harness breakouts, and corrective actions that include repair and replacement of the wire assembly. 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. [[Page 24599]] Related Rulemaking On May 14, 2010, we issued AD 2010-11-12, Amendment 39-16317 (75 FR 30274, June 1, 2010) (``AD 2010-11-12''), for certain Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. AD 2010-11-12 requires a one-time inspection to determine if metallic transitions are installed on wire harnesses of the tail fuel tank transfer pumps, and to inspect for and repair damaged wires. AD 2010-11-12 also requires repetitive inspections of repaired areas; and a permanent modification of the wire harnesses if metallic transitions are not installed, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. AD 2010-11-12 also requires modifying the case grounding for the alternate fuel pump of the tail fuel tank, the leak detection thermal switch grounding for the number 2 engine, and wire braid grounding in the empennage and number 2 engine inlet. We issued AD 2010-11-12 to prevent insufficient grounding of the fuel pump, which, in combination with an electrical failure within the fuel pump and a compromised electrical bond, could cause a fuel tank ignition, resulting in consequent fire or explosion. On January 3, 2011, we issued AD 2011-02-01, Amendment 39-16574 (76 FR 1983, January 12, 2011) (``AD 2011-02-01''), for certain Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. AD 2011-02-01 requires a one-time inspection to detect damage of the wire assemblies of the tail fuel tank fuel system, a wiring change, and corrective actions if necessary. AD 2011-02-01 also requires, for certain airplanes, a general visual inspection for correct installation of the self-adhering high-temperature electrical insulation tape; installation of a wire assembly support bracket and routing wire assembly; changing of certain wire supports; and installation of a wire protection bracket. We issued AD 2011-02-01 to detect and correct a potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable vapors, could result in a fuel tank fire or explosion, and consequent loss of the airplane. This proposed AD would not supersede or terminate the actions required by AD 2010-11-12 and AD 2011-02-01. Certain airplanes identified in the related rulemaking may not have the correct wire harness with metallic transitions installed; therefore this proposed AD would address the unsafe condition on those airplanes. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this proposed AD. ``Corrective actions'' are actions that correct or address any condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 110 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection......................... 4 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $340 $37,400 = $340. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs/ replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these repairs/replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repair..................................... 9 work-hours x $85 per hour = $765. $0 $765 Replacement................................ 16 work-hours x $85 per hour = 57,526 58,886 $1,360. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities [[Page 24600]] under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0500; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-009-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 14, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A150, dated October 6, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28; Fuel. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct potential ignition sources inside the tail fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable vapors, could result in a fuel tank fire or explosion, and consequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) One-Time Inspection and Corrective Actions Within 27 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a one- time detailed inspection of the wire assemblies of the tail fuel tank transfer pumps to determine if metallic transitions are installed at the wire harness breakouts, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11- 28A150, dated October 6, 2016. If metallic transitions are installed, no further action is required by this paragraph. If metallic transitions are not installed, do the corrective actions required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable, except as required by paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD. (1) Repair any affected wire assembly before further flight, in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A150, dated October 6, 2016, or replace any affected wire assembly with a new assembly before further flight, in accordance with Part 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A150, dated October 6, 2016. If the replacement is done, no further action is required for that wire assembly only. (2) Within 24 months after accomplishment of the repair required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: Replace any repaired wire assembly with a new assembly, in accordance with Part 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A150, dated October 6, 2016. (h) Service Information Exceptions (1) Where Part 4.1.f. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A150, dated October 6, 2016, specifies ``CONTROLLER FUEL SYSTEM--ADJUSTMENT/TEST refer to MD-11, AMM (Airplane Maintenance Manual) 28-28-01 as an accepted procedure'': Adjust and test the controller fuel system. If the test fails do corrective actions, repeat the test, and do applicable corrective actions until the system passes the test. (2) Where Part 4.1.g. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A150, dated October 6, 2016, specifies ``OPERATIONAL TEST OF THE FILL SHUTOFF VALVE CONTROLLER refer to MD-11 AMM 26-21--02, as an accepted procedure'': Do the operational test of the part. If the part fails the test, do corrective actions, repeat the test, and do applicable corrective actions until the part passes the test. (3) Where Part 4.1.h. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A150, dated October 6, 2016, specifies ``SWITCH, PUMP LOW PRESSURE--ADJUSTMENT/TEST, refer to MD- 11 AMM 28-44-01, as an accepted procedure'': Do the operational test of the part. If the part fails the test, do corrective actions, repeat the test, and do applicable corrective actions until the part passes the test. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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, Los Angeles 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 (i)(4)(i) and (i)(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 substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. 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. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact S[eacute]rj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5254; fax: 562-627-5210; 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; 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 May 17, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-10604 Filed 5-26-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 effective date of this AD, replace the fastener Compliance (RC), the provisions of
assemblies in the crew access ladder paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation handrails with new fastener assemblies, in apply.
safety, Incorporation by reference, accordance with the Accomplishment (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
Safety. Instructions of Boeing Special Attention substeps under an RC step and any figures
Service Bulletin 747–25–3693, dated identified in an RC step, must be done to
The Proposed Amendment November 10, 2016. comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
Accordingly, under the authority (h) Inspection and Replacement labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
delegated to me by the Administrator, requirement is removed from that step or
(1) For airplanes identified in paragraph substep. An AMOC is required for any
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
(c)(2) of this AD: Within 36 months after the deviations to RC steps, including substeps
39 as follows: effective date of this AD, do a general visual and identified figures.
inspection of the crew access ladder (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS handrails for the discrepant fastener
DIRECTIVES deviated from using accepted methods in
assembly hardware identified in the accordance with the operator’s maintenance
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing or inspection program without obtaining
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–25–
continues to read as follows: approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
3693, dated November 10, 2016. A review of including substeps and identified figures, can
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. airplane maintenance records is acceptable in still be done as specified, and the airplane
lieu of this inspection, if the part number(s) can be put back in an airworthy condition.
§ 39.13 [Amended] of the fastener assembly hardware can be
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding conclusively determined from that review. (k) Related Information
the following new airworthiness (2) If any discrepant fastener assembly (1) For more information about this AD,
hardware is found, within 36 months after contact Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace
directive (AD): the effective date of this AD, replace the Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– discrepant fastener assemblies in the crew Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle
2017–0499; Directorate Identifier 2016– access ladder handrails with new fastener ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA;
NM–205–AD. assemblies, in accordance with the phone: 425–917–6457; fax: 425–917–6590;
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing email: susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
(a) Comments Due Date Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–25– (2) For service information identified in
We must receive comments by July 14, 3693, dated November 10, 2016. this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
2017. Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
(i) Parts Installation Limitation
(b) Affected ADs Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
For airplanes identified in paragraphs
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
None. (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD: As of the
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
effective date of this AD, no person may
(c) Applicability install the discrepant fastener hardware www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
This AD applies to The Boeing Company identified in the Accomplishment referenced service information at the FAA,
airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
(c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in Service Bulletin 747–25–3693, dated Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
any category. November 10, 2016, on a crew access ladder on the availability of this material at the
(1) Model 747–400, 747–400F, and 747–8F on any airplane. FAA, call 425–227–1221.
series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 17,
Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–25– (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
2017.
3693, dated November 10, 2016. (AMOCs)
Michael Kaszycki,
(2) Model 747–8F series airplanes with an (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
original certificate of airworthiness, or an
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
original export certificate of airworthiness,
issued after November 10, 2016, and before requested using the procedures found in 14 [FR Doc. 2017–10606 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am]
the effective date of this AD. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(3) Model 747–8F series airplanes with an send your request to your principal inspector
original certificate of airworthiness, or an or local Flight Standards District Office, as
original export certificate of airworthiness, appropriate. If sending information directly DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
issued on or after the effective date of this to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
AD. attention of the person identified in Federal Aviation Administration
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may
(d) Subject be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
Requests@faa.gov. 14 CFR Part 39
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25; Equipment/furnishings. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, [Docket No. FAA–2017–0500; Directorate
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Identifier 2017–NM–009–AD]
(e) Unsafe Condition or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
This AD was prompted by reports of failure of the local flight standards district office/ RIN 2120–AA64
of the fastener assemblies on the crew access certificate holding district office.
ladder handrails. We are issuing this AD to (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
prevent the fastener assemblies from coming level of safety may be used for any repair, Company Airplanes
loose on the crew access ladder handrails, modification, or alteration required by this
which could result in serious or fatal injury AD if it is approved by the Boeing AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Commercial Airplanes Organization Administration (FAA), DOT.
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Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
(f) Compliance ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
Comply with this AD within the ACO, to make those findings. To be (NPRM).
compliance times specified, unless already approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
done.
the certification basis of the airplane, and the airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(g) Replacement approval must specifically refer to this AD. The Boeing Company Model MD–11
For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(1) (4) For service information that contains and MD–11F airplanes. This proposed
of this AD: Within 36 months after the steps that are labeled as Required for AD was prompted by fuel system
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under the criteria of the Regulatory paragraph. If metallic transitions are not (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Flexibility Act. installed, do the corrective actions required notify your appropriate principal inspector,
by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 applicable, except as required by paragraphs of the local flight standards district office/
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD. certificate holding district office.
(1) Repair any affected wire assembly
safety, Incorporation by reference, before further flight, in accordance with Part
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
Safety. 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of level of safety may be used for any repair,
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A150, modification, or alteration required by this
The Proposed Amendment AD if it is approved by the Boeing
dated October 6, 2016, or replace any affected
Accordingly, under the authority wire assembly with a new assembly before Commercial Airplanes Organization
delegated to me by the Administrator, further flight, in accordance with Part 3 of Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
39 as follows: Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A150, dated ACO, to make those findings. To be
October 6, 2016. If the replacement is done, approved, the repair method, modification
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS no further action is required for that wire
assembly only. deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
DIRECTIVES (2) Within 24 months after the certification basis of the airplane, and the
accomplishment of the repair required by approval must specifically refer to this AD.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (4) For service information that contains
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: Replace any
continues to read as follows: repaired wire assembly with a new assembly, steps that are labeled as Required for
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. in accordance with Part 3 of the Compliance (RC), the provisions of
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD
§ 39.13 [Amended] Service Bulletin MD11–28A150, dated apply.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding October 6, 2016. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
the following new airworthiness (h) Service Information Exceptions substeps under an RC step and any figures
directive (AD): identified in an RC step, must be done to
(1) Where Part 4.1.f. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2017–0500; Directorate Identifier 2017– Service Bulletin MD11–28A150, dated labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
NM–009–AD. October 6, 2016, specifies ‘‘CONTROLLER requirement is removed from that step or
FUEL SYSTEM—ADJUSTMENT/TEST refer substep. An AMOC is required for any
(a) Comments Due Date to MD–11, AMM (Airplane Maintenance deviations to RC steps, including substeps
We must receive comments by July 14, Manual) 28–28–01 as an accepted and identified figures.
2017. procedure’’: Adjust and test the controller (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
fuel system. If the test fails do corrective
(b) Affected ADs deviated from using accepted methods in
actions, repeat the test, and do applicable
corrective actions until the system passes the accordance with the operator’s maintenance
None.
test. or inspection program without obtaining
(c) Applicability (2) Where Part 4.1.g. of the approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
This AD applies to the Boeing Company Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert including substeps and identified figures, can
Model MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes, Service Bulletin MD11–28A150, dated still be done as specified, and the airplane
certificated in any category, as identified in October 6, 2016, specifies ‘‘OPERATIONAL can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A150, TEST OF THE FILL SHUTOFF VALVE
dated October 6, 2016. CONTROLLER refer to MD–11 AMM 26–21— (j) Related Information
02, as an accepted procedure’’: Do the (1) For more information about this AD,
(d) Subject operational test of the part. If the part fails contact Sérj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of the test, do corrective actions, repeat the test, Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA, Los
America Code 28; Fuel. and do applicable corrective actions until the
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
part passes the test.
(e) Unsafe Condition Lakewood, California 90712–4137; phone:
(3) Where Part 4.1.h. of the
This AD was prompted by fuel system Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 562–627–5254; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We Service Bulletin MD11–28A150, dated serj.harutunian@faa.gov.
are issuing this AD to detect and correct October 6, 2016, specifies ‘‘SWITCH, PUMP (2) For service information identified in
potential ignition sources inside the tail fuel LOW PRESSURE—ADJUSTMENT/TEST, this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
tank, which, in combination with flammable refer to MD–11 AMM 28–44–01, as an Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
vapors, could result in a fuel tank fire or accepted procedure’’: Do the operational test Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
explosion, and consequent loss of the of the part. If the part fails the test, do MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
airplane. corrective actions, repeat the test, and do telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
applicable corrective actions until the part
(f) Compliance www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
passes the test.
Comply with this AD within the referenced service information at the FAA,
compliance times specified, unless already (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
done. (AMOCs) Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft on the availability of this material at the
(g) One-Time Inspection and Corrective Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
Actions FAA, call 425–227–1221.
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
Within 27 months after the effective date requested using the procedures found in 14
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 17,
of this AD: Do a one-time detailed inspection CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 2017.
of the wire assemblies of the tail fuel tank send your request to your principal inspector
transfer pumps to determine if metallic or local Flight Standards District Office, as Michael Kaszycki,
transitions are installed at the wire harness appropriate. If sending information directly Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
breakouts, in accordance with the to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert attention of the person identified in [FR Doc. 2017–10604 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am]
Service Bulletin MD11–28A150, dated paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
October 6, 2016. If metallic transitions are be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
installed, no further action is required by this Requests@faa.gov.
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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 July 14, 2017. | |
| Contact | S[eacute]rj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5254; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 24597 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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