82 FR 25983 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 107 (June 6, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 107 (June 6, 2017)
| Page Range | 25983-25986 | |
| FR Document | 2017-11258 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 6, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 25983-25986] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-11258] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0527; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-015-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-09- 12, which applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. AD 2016-09-12 currently requires repetitive inspections of the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged decompression panels, and reinstalling any disengaged panels. Since we issued AD 2016-09-12, a terminating modification has been developed to address the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would retain the actions required by AD 2016-09-12 and require replacing the existing decompression panels with new panels and straps, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. This proposed AD also removes airplanes from the effectivity. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 21, 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-2017-0527. 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- 0527; 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: Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6414; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0527; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-015-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On April 25, 2016, we issued AD 2016-09-12, Amendment 39-18510 (81 FR 27300, May 6, 2016) (``AD 2016-09-12''), for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. AD 2016-09-12 requires repetitive inspections of the bilge barriers located [[Page 25984]] in the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged decompression panels, and reinstalling any disengaged panels. AD 2016-09-12 resulted from reports of disengaged decompression panels found on in-service airplanes. We issued AD 2016-09-12 to detect and correct decompression panels that had disengaged from the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments. In the event of a cargo compartment fire, this condition would provide a path for smoke and Halon to enter the flight compartment and passenger cabin, which could result in the inability to contain and extinguish a fire. Actions Since AD 2016-09-12 Was Issued The preamble to AD 2016-09-12 specifies that we consider the requirements ``interim action'' and that the airplane manufacturer is currently developing a modification that will address the unsafe condition. That AD explains that we might consider further rulemaking if a modification is developed, approved, and available. The manufacturer now has developed such a modification, and we have determined that further rulemaking is indeed necessary; this proposed AD follows from that determination. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500008-00, Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016. The service information describes procedures for replacing the existing decompression panels with new panels and adjustable straps. We also reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009- 00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. The service information describes procedures for repetitive inspections of the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged decompression panels, and reinstalling any disengaged panels. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. This proposed AD also removes airplanes from the applicability of AD 2016-09-12. Airplanes having line numbers 10, 16 through 19, and 499 and subsequent are identified in AD 2016-09-12. However, the unsafe condition was addressed on those airplanes in production; therefore they are not affected by the identified unsafe condition. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 50 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retained inspections........... 3 work-hours x $85 per $0 $255 per $12,750 per hour = $255 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. New proposed modification...... 7 work-hours x $85 per 11,748 12,343............ 617,150 hour = $595. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary reinstallation that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reinstallation............................ 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.. $0 $85 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. [[Page 25985]] List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-09-12, Amendment 39-18510 (81 FR 27300, May 6, 2016), and adding the following new AD: The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0527; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-015-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by July 21, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2016-09-12, Amendment 39-18510 (81 FR 27300, May 6, 2016) (``AD 2016-09-12''). (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-SB500008-00, Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ Furnishings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by several reports of disengaged decompression panels found on in-service airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent decompression panels from disengaging from the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments. In the event of a cargo compartment fire, this condition would provide a path for smoke and Halon to enter the flight compartment and passenger cabin, which could result in the inability to contain and extinguish a fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Repetitive Inspections With Added Reference to Terminating Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2016-09-12, with an added reference to terminating action: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do a general visual inspection of the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged decompression panels, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the applicable times specified in paragraph 5. ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015; until the terminating modification required by paragraph (i) of this AD is done. (1) For Group 1 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015: Inspect within 30 days after May 23, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-09-12). (2) For Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015: Inspect within 180 flight cycles or within 90 days after May 23, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-09-12), whichever occurs later. (h) Retained Reinstallation of Decompression Panels With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2016-09-12, with no changes: If any disengaged decompression panel is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD; before further flight, reinstall the panel, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. (i) New Terminating Modification Within 22 months after the effective date of this AD: Replace the existing decompression panels of the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments with new decompression panels and adjustable straps, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500008- 00, Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016; except as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD. Accomplishing this modification terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (j) Exceptions to Service Information (1) Where Step 3 of Task 10 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500008-00, Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016, identifies part number (P/N) C412705-577, the correct part number is P/N C412705-575. (2) Where Step 4 of Task 10 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500008-00, Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016, identifies P/N C412705-575, the correct part number is P/N C412705-577. (k) 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 (l)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2016-09-12, are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. (5) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (k)(5)(i) and (k)(5)(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. (l) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6414; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; 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. [[Page 25986]] Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 23, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-11258 Filed 6-5-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
![Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 107 / Tuesday, June 6, 2017 / Proposed Rules 25983
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
this AD. Renton, WA. For information on the
(i) Terminating Action Federal Aviation Administration availability of this material at the FAA,
Accomplishing paragraph (g) of this AD call 425–227–1221. It is also available
terminates all the requirements of AD 2016– 14 CFR Part 39 on the Internet at http://
01–16. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0527; Directorate www.regulations.gov by searching for
Identifier 2017–NM–015–AD] and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
0527.
The following provisions also apply to this RIN 2120–AA64
AD: Examining the AD Docket
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing You may examine the AD docket on
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Company Airplanes the Internet at http://
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 0527; or in person at the Docket
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Management Facility between 9 a.m.
request to your principal inspector or local (NPRM). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Flight Standards District Office, as except Federal holidays. The AD docket
appropriate. If sending information directly
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–09– contains this proposed AD, the
to the manager of the International Branch,
12, which applies to certain The Boeing regulatory evaluation, any comments
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Company Model 787–8 and 787–9 received, and other information. The
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- airplanes. AD 2016–09–12 currently street address for the Docket Office
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using requires repetitive inspections of the (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate bilge barriers located in the forward and ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
principal inspector, or lacking a principal available in the AD docket shortly after
inspector, the manager of the local flight
aft cargo compartments for disengaged
decompression panels, and reinstalling receipt.
standards district office/certificate holding
any disengaged panels. Since we issued FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any AD 2016–09–12, a terminating Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer,
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective modification has been developed to Cabin Safety and Environmental
actions from a manufacturer, the action must address the unsafe condition. This Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
be accomplished using a method approved proposed AD would retain the actions Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– required by AD 2016–09–12 and require (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6414;
the European Aviation Safety Agency replacing the existing decompression
panels with new panels and straps, fax: 425–917–6590; email:
(EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by which would terminate the repetitive caspar.wang@faa.gov.
the DOA, the approval must include the inspections. This proposed AD also SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DOA-authorized signature. removes airplanes from the effectivity. Comments Invited
(k) Related Information We are proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products. We invite you to send any written
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing relevant data, views, or arguments about
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD. Send your comments
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0127, dated this proposed AD by July 21, 2017. to an address listed under the
June 23, 2016, for related information. This ADDRESSES: You may send comments, ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by FAA–2017–0527; Directorate Identifier
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 2017–NM–015–AD’’ at the beginning of
2017–0525. methods: your comments. We specifically invite
(2) For more information about this AD, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments on the overall regulatory,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the economic, environmental, and energy
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport instructions for submitting comments. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind • Fax: 202–493–2251. consider all comments received by the
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; • Mail: U.S. Department of closing date and may amend this
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(3) For service information identified in proposed AD because of those
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments.
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http://
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail www.regulations.gov, including any
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this address above between 9 a.m. and 5 personal information you provide. We
service information at the FAA, Transport p.m., Monday through Friday, except will also post a report summarizing each
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Federal holidays. substantive verbal contact we receive
Renton, WA. For information on the For service information identified in about this proposed AD.
availability of this material at the FAA, call this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS
425–227–1221. Discussion
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 23, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster On April 25, 2016, we issued AD
2017. Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 2016–09–12, Amendment 39–18510 (81
Michael Kaszycki, 90740; telephone 562–797–1717; FR 27300, May 6, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–09–
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Internet https:// 12’’), for certain The Boeing Company
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes. AD
[FR Doc. 2017–11261 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am] this referenced service information at 2016–09–12 requires repetitive
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the FAA, Transport Airplane inspections of the bilge barriers located
VerDate Sep<11>2014 02:12 Jun 06, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\06JNP1.SGM 06JNP1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/82_FR_26090/page/1.svg)
![Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 107 / Tuesday, June 6, 2017 / Proposed Rules 25985
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 inspection of the bilge barriers located in the appropriate. If sending information directly
forward and aft cargo compartments for to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation disengaged decompression panels, in attention of the person identified in
safety, Incorporation by reference, accordance with the Accomplishment paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may
Safety. Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
B787–81205–SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated Requests@faa.gov.
The Proposed Amendment November 16, 2015. Repeat the inspection
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Accordingly, under the authority thereafter at the applicable times specified in
paragraph 5. ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert notify your appropriate principal inspector,
delegated to me by the Administrator,
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB500009–00, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015; until of the local flight standards district office/
39 as follows: certificate holding district office.
the terminating modification required by
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraph (i) of this AD is done. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
(1) For Group 1 airplanes identified in level of safety may be used for any repair,
DIRECTIVES Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– modification, or alteration required by this
SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated November 16, AD if it is approved by the Boeing
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
2015: Inspect within 30 days after May 23, Commercial Airplanes Organization
continues to read as follows: 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–09–12). Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (2) For Group 2 airplanes identified in
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
§ 39.13 [Amended] SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated November 16, ACO, to make those findings. To be
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 2015: Inspect within 180 flight cycles or approved, the repair method, modification
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) within 90 days after May 23, 2016 (the deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
effective date of AD 2016–09–12), whichever the certification basis of the airplane, and the
2016–09–12, Amendment 39–18510 (81
occurs later. approval must specifically refer to this AD.
FR 27300, May 6, 2016), and adding the
(4) AMOCs approved previously for AD
following new AD: (h) Retained Reinstallation of
Decompression Panels With No Changes 2016–09–12, are approved as AMOCs for the
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g)
2017–0527; Directorate Identifier 2017– This paragraph restates the requirements of and (h) of this AD.
NM–015–AD. paragraph (h) of AD 2016–09–12, with no
(5) For service information that contains
changes: If any disengaged decompression
(a) Comments Due Date panel is found during any inspection steps that are labeled as Required for
The FAA must receive comments on this required by paragraph (g) of this AD; before Compliance (RC), the provisions of
AD action by July 21, 2017. further flight, reinstall the panel, in paragraphs (k)(5)(i) and (k)(5)(ii) of this AD
accordance with the Accomplishment apply.
(b) Affected ADs Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
This AD replaces AD 2016–09–12, B787–81205–SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated substeps under an RC step and any figures
Amendment 39–18510 (81 FR 27300, May 6, November 16, 2015. identified in an RC step, must be done to
2016) (‘‘AD 2016–09–12’’). comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
(i) New Terminating Modification
(c) Applicability labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
Within 22 months after the effective date requirement is removed from that step or
This AD applies to The Boeing Company of this AD: Replace the existing substep. An AMOC is required for any
Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes, decompression panels of the bilge barriers
certificated in any category, as identified in deviations to RC steps, including substeps
located in the forward and aft cargo
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– compartments with new decompression and identified figures.
SB500008–00, Issue 001, dated December 7, panels and adjustable straps, in accordance (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
2016. with the Accomplishment Instructions of deviated from using accepted methods in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– accordance with the operator’s maintenance
(d) Subject or inspection program without obtaining
SB500008–00, Issue 001, dated December 7,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of 2016; except as provided by paragraph (j) of approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings. this AD. Accomplishing this modification including substeps and identified figures, can
(e) Unsafe Condition terminates the repetitive inspections required still be done as specified, and the airplane
by paragraph (g) of this AD. can be put back in an airworthy condition.
This AD was prompted by several reports
of disengaged decompression panels found (j) Exceptions to Service Information (l) Related Information
on in-service airplanes. We are issuing this (1) Where Step 3 of Task 10 of the (1) For more information about this AD,
AD to prevent decompression panels from Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
contact Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer,
disengaging from the bilge barriers located in Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB500008–00,
the forward and aft cargo compartments. In Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016, identifies Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
the event of a cargo compartment fire, this part number (P/N) C412705–577, the correct Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
condition would provide a path for smoke part number is P/N C412705–575. Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue
and Halon to enter the flight compartment (2) Where Step 4 of Task 10 of the SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
and passenger cabin, which could result in Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 917–6414; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
the inability to contain and extinguish a fire. Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB500008–00, caspar.wang@faa.gov.
Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016, identifies (2) For service information identified in
(f) Compliance P/N C412705–575, the correct part number is this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Comply with this AD within the P/N C412705–577. Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
compliance times specified, unless already Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS
done. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
(g) Retained Repetitive Inspections With telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Added Reference to Terminating Action Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
This paragraph restates the requirements of authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if referenced service information at the FAA,
paragraph (g) of AD 2016–09–12, with an requested using the procedures found in 14 Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
added reference to terminating action: At the CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) send your request to your principal inspector on the availability of this material at the
or (g)(2) of this AD, do a general visual or local Flight Standards District Office, as FAA, call 425–227–1221.
VerDate Sep<11>2014 02:12 Jun 06, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\06JNP1.SGM 06JNP1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/82_FR_26090/page/3.svg)
![25986 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 107 / Tuesday, June 6, 2017 / Proposed Rules
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 23, Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue [Dassault Aviation] Falcon 900EX type
2017. SW., Renton, WA. For information on design are included in Aircraft Maintenance
Michael Kaszycki, the availability of this material at the Manual (AMM) chapter 5–40 and are
approved by the European Aviation Safety
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane FAA, call 425–227–1221. Agency (EASA). These instructions have
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. been identified as mandatory for continued
Examining the AD Docket
[FR Doc. 2017–11258 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am] airworthiness.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P You may examine the AD docket on Failure to accomplish these instructions
the Internet at http:// could result in an unsafe condition.
www.regulations.gov by searching for Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013–0051
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– [which corresponds to AD 2014–16–26,
0524; or in person at the Docket Amendment 39–17950 (79 FR 51077, August
Federal Aviation Administration 27, 2014) (‘‘2014–16–26’’)] to require
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
accomplishment of the maintenance tasks,
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and implementation of the airworthiness
14 CFR Part 39 except Federal holidays. The AD docket limitations, as specified in DA Falcon 900EX
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0524; Directorate contains this proposed AD, the AMM chapter 5–40 (DGT 113874) at revision
Identifier 2016–NM–122–AD] regulatory evaluation, any comments 12.
received, and other information. The Since that [EASA] AD was issued, DA
RIN 2120–AA64 street address for the Docket Operations issued revision 14 of Falcon 900EX AMM
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in chapter 5–40 (DGT 113874) (hereafter
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault referred to as ‘‘the ALS’’ in this AD), which
Aviation Airplanes the ADDRESSES section. Comments will contains new or more restrictive maintenance
be available in the AD docket shortly requirements and/or airworthiness
AGENCY: Federal Aviation after receipt. limitations. The ALS introduces, among
Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom others, the following new tasks:
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, —Task 53–50–00–220–803 ‘‘Detailed
(NPRM). International Branch, ANM–116, inspection of the baggage compartment’’;
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, —Task 53–50–00–220–807 ‘‘Detailed
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new inspection of the upper part of frame 30.’’
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; For the reason described above, this
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
fax 425–227–1149. AD 2013–0051, which is superseded, and
900EX airplanes. This proposed AD was SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: requires accomplishment of the actions
prompted by a determination that new specified in the ALS.
or more restrictive maintenance Comments Invited
requirements and/or airworthiness You may examine the MCAI in the
We invite you to send any written
limitations are necessary. This proposed AD docket on the Internet at http://
relevant data, views, or arguments about
AD would require revising the www.regulations.gov by searching for
this proposed AD. Send your comments
maintenance or inspection program, as and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
to an address listed under the
applicable, to incorporate new or more 0524.
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
restrictive maintenance requirements FAA–2017–0524; Directorate Identifier Related Service Information Under 1
and/or airworthiness limitations. We are 2016–NM–122–AD’’ at the beginning of CFR Part 51
proposing this AD to address the unsafe your comments. We specifically invite
condition on these products. Dassault issued Chapter 5–40,
comments on the overall regulatory, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 14,
DATES: We must receive comments on economic, environmental, and energy dated November 2015, of the Falcon
this proposed AD by July 21, 2017. aspects of this proposed AD. We will 900EX Maintenance Manual. The
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, consider all comments received by the service information describes
using the procedures found in 14 CFR closing date and may amend this procedures, maintenance tasks, and
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following proposed AD based on those comments. airworthiness limitations specified in
methods: We will post all comments we the Airworthiness Limitations section of
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to receive, without change, to http:// the AMM. This service information is
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the www.regulations.gov, including any reasonably available because the
instructions for submitting comments. personal information you provide. We interested parties have access to it
• Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each through their normal course of business
• Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive or by the means identified in the
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. ADDRESSES section.
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Washington, DC 20590. The European Aviation Safety Agency of This Proposed AD
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (EASA), which is the Technical Agent This product has been approved by
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 for the Member States of the European the aviation authority of another
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness country, and is approved for operation
Federal holidays. Directive 2016–0128, dated June 23, in the United States. Pursuant to our
mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS
For service information identified in 2016 (referred to after this as the bilateral agreement with the State of
this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Design Authority, we have been notified
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct of the unsafe condition described in the
Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; an unsafe condition for certain Dassault MCAI and service information
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet Aviation Model FALCON 900EX referenced above. We are proposing this
http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You airplanes. The MCAI states: AD because we evaluated all pertinent
may view this referenced service The airworthiness limitations and information and determined an unsafe
information at the FAA, Transport maintenance requirements for the DA condition exists and is likely to exist or
VerDate Sep<11>2014 02:12 Jun 06, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\06JNP1.SGM 06JNP1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/82_FR_26090/page/4.svg)
Document Created: 2017-06-06 06:21:23
Document Modified: 2017-06-06 06:21:23
| 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 21, 2017. | |
| Contact | Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6414; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 25983 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
2025 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR