82 FR 26872 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 111 (June 12, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 111 (June 12, 2017)
| Page Range | 26872-26874 | |
| FR Document | 2017-12058 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 111 (Monday, June 12, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 26872-26874] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12058] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0553; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-208-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 all The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that the Parking Brake and Alternate Pitch Trim Module (PBM) may unintentionally disengage, fail to set, fail to release, or become jammed. This proposed AD would require replacing the PBM and doing a PBM installation test. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 27, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone: 562-797-1717; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0553. 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- 0553; 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: Sean Schauer, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6479; 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-2017-0553; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-208-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 We have received a report indicating that the current PBM may unintentionally disengage, fail to set, fail to release, or become jammed. The procedure for releasing the parking brake requires depressing the brake pedals. The current PBM can be disengaged without depressing the brake pedals. Operators may experience error messages, jammed PBM solenoid, unintended parking brake release, and the inability to set or release the parking brake. An unintended parking brake release could result in damage to the airplane and be a hazard to persons or property on the ground. [[Page 26873]] Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB320028-00, Issue 001, dated October 31, 2016. The service information describes procedures for replacing the PBM and doing a PBM installation test. 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. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0553. The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this proposed AD. Corrective actions correct or address any condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information The effectivity of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB320028-00, Issue 001, dated October 31, 2016, is limited to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. However, the applicability of this proposed AD includes all Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. Because the affected parts are rotable parts, we have determined that these parts could later be installed on airplanes that were initially delivered with acceptable parts, thereby subjecting those airplanes to the unsafe condition. This difference has been coordinated with Boeing. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 68 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection................... 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 Up to $85....... Up to $5,780. hour = $85. PBM replacement and test..... 4 work-hours x $85 9,655 9,995........... 679,660. per hour = $340. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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-2017-0553; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-208-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 27, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32; Landing gear. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report that the Parking Brake and Alternate Pitch Trim Module (PBM) may unintentionally disengage, fail to set, fail to release, or become jammed. We are issuing this AD to prevent an unintended parking brake release, which could result in damage to the airplane and be a hazard to persons or property on the ground. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Replacement For airplanes on which the original airworthiness certificate or the original export certificate of airworthiness was issued on or before the effective date of this AD: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the PBM to determine the part number. A review of airplane maintenance or delivery records is acceptable in lieu of the inspection if the part number [[Page 26874]] of the PBM can be conclusively determined from that review. (1) If the PBM is Rockwell Collins part number (P/N) 4260-0037- 5: No further action is required by this paragraph. (2) If the PBM is Rockwell Collins P/N 4260-0037-3 or -4: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, install PBM P/N 4260- 0037-5, do the PBM installation test, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB320028-00, Issue 001, dated October 31, 2016. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (h) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane, a PBM having Rockwell Collins P/N 4260-0037-3 or -4. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (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 Sean Schauer, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6479; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone: 562-797-1717; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-12058 Filed 6-9-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
You may examine the AD docket on
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http://
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
request to your principal inspector or local
0553; or in person at the Docket
Flight Standards District Office, as [Docket No. FAA–2017–0553; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–208–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
appropriate. If sending information directly
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
to the manager of the International Branch,
RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
send it to the attention of the person
contains this proposed AD, the
identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing regulatory evaluation, any comments
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Company Airplanes received, and other information. The
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
street address for the Docket Office
AGENCY: Federal Aviation (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Administration (FAA), DOT.
inspector, the manager of the local flight ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking available in the AD docket shortly after
standards district office/certificate holding
(NPRM). receipt.
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Sean Schauer, Aerospace Engineer,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Boeing Company Model 787–8 and 787– Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
be accomplished using a method approved 9 airplanes. This proposed AD was 130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– prompted by a report that the Parking Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Brake and Alternate Pitch Trim Module Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If (PBM) may unintentionally disengage, 917–6479; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
approved by the DOA, the approval must fail to set, fail to release, or become Sean.Schauer@faa.gov.
include the DOA-authorized signature. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
jammed. This proposed AD would
(k) Related Information require replacing the PBM and doing a Comments Invited
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing PBM installation test. We are proposing
this AD to address the unsafe condition We invite you to send any written
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD relevant data, views, or arguments about
2016–0229, dated November 15, 2016, for on these products.
this proposed AD. Send your comments
related information. This MCAI may be DATES: We must receive comments on
to an address listed under the
found in the AD docket on the Internet at this proposed AD by July 27, 2017.
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for ADDRESSES: You may send comments, FAA–2017–0553; Directorate Identifier
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0554. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2016–NM–208–AD’’ at the beginning of
(2) For more information about this AD, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following your comments. We specifically invite
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, methods: comments on the overall regulatory,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
instructions for submitting comments. consider all comments received by the
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. • Fax: 202–493–2251. closing date and may amend this
(3) For service information identified in • Mail: U.S. Department of
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness proposed AD because of those
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments.
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
We will post all comments we
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., receive, without change, to http://
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Washington, DC 20590.
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ www.regulations.gov, including any
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail personal information you provide. We
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 will also post a report summarizing each
You may view this service information at the
p.m., Monday through Friday, except substantive verbal contact we receive
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Federal holidays. about this proposed AD.
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
For service information identified in
information on the availability of this Discussion
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data We have received a report indicating
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster that the current PBM may
2017. Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA unintentionally disengage, fail to set,
Michael Kaszycki, 90740–5600; telephone: 562–797–1717; fail to release, or become jammed. The
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Internet: https:// procedure for releasing the parking
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view brake requires depressing the brake
this referenced service information at pedals. The current PBM can be
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the FAA, Transport Airplane disengaged without depressing the
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., brake pedals. Operators may experience
Renton, WA. For information on the error messages, jammed PBM solenoid,
availability of this material at the FAA, unintended parking brake release, and
call 425–227–1221. It is also available the inability to set or release the parking
on the Internet at http:// brake. An unintended parking brake
www.regulations.gov by searching for release could result in damage to the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– airplane and be a hazard to persons or
0553. property on the ground.
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Related Service Information Under 1 Proposed AD Requirements limited to certain The Boeing Company
CFR Part 51 This proposed AD would require Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes.
We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin accomplishing the actions specified in However, the applicability of this
B787–81205–SB320028–00, Issue 001, the service information described proposed AD includes all Model 787–8
dated October 31, 2016. The service previously. For information on the and 787–9 airplanes. Because the
information describes procedures for procedures and compliance times, see affected parts are rotable parts, we have
replacing the PBM and doing a PBM this service information at http:// determined that these parts could later
installation test. This service www.regulations.gov by searching for be installed on airplanes that were
information is reasonably available and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– initially delivered with acceptable parts,
because the interested parties have 0553. thereby subjecting those airplanes to the
access to it through their normal course The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is unsafe condition. This difference has
of business or by the means identified used in this proposed AD. Corrective been coordinated with Boeing.
in the ADDRESSES section. actions correct or address any condition
found. Corrective actions in an AD Costs of Compliance
FAA’s Determination
could include, for example, repairs.
We are proposing this AD because we We estimate that this proposed AD
evaluated all the relevant information Differences Between This Proposed AD affects 68 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
and determined the unsafe condition and the Service Information estimate the following costs to comply
described previously is likely to exist or The effectivity of Boeing Service with this proposed AD:
develop in other products of the same Bulletin B787–81205–SB320028–00,
type design. Issue 001, dated October 31, 2016, is
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ................................................ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ........ $0 Up to $85 ............... Up to $5,780.
PBM replacement and test ..................... 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ..... 9,655 9,995 ...................... 679,660.
Authority for This Rulemaking (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (a) Comments Due Date
Title 49 of the United States Code action’’ under Executive Order 12866, We must receive comments by July 27,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 2017.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the DOT Regulatory Policies and
(b) Affected ADs
section 106, describes the authority of Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979), None.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (c) Applicability
detail the scope of the Agency’s in Alaska, and This AD applies to all The Boeing
(4) Will not have a significant Company Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes,
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under economic impact, positive or negative, certificated in any category.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory (d) Subject
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Flexibility Act. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32; Landing gear.
section, Congress charges the FAA with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (e) Unsafe Condition
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD was prompted by a report that the
safety, Incorporation by reference,
for practices, methods, and procedures Parking Brake and Alternate Pitch Trim
Safety.
the Administrator finds necessary for Module (PBM) may unintentionally
safety in air commerce. This regulation The Proposed Amendment disengage, fail to set, fail to release, or
is within the scope of that authority become jammed. We are issuing this AD to
Accordingly, under the authority prevent an unintended parking brake release,
because it addresses an unsafe condition delegated to me by the Administrator,
that is likely to exist or develop on which could result in damage to the airplane
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part and be a hazard to persons or property on the
products identified in this rulemaking 39 as follows: ground.
action.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (f) Compliance
Regulatory Findings
DIRECTIVES Comply with this AD within the
We determined that this proposed AD compliance times specified, unless already
would not have federalism implications ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 done.
under Executive Order 13132. This
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
continues to read as follows:
(g) Inspection and Replacement
proposed AD would not have a Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
substantial direct effect on the States, on For airplanes on which the original
the relationship between the national § 39.13 [Amended] airworthiness certificate or the original
export certificate of airworthiness was issued
Government and the States, or on the ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding on or before the effective date of this AD:
distribution of power and the following new airworthiness Within 60 months after the effective date of
responsibilities among the various directive (AD): this AD, inspect the PBM to determine the
levels of government. The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– part number. A review of airplane
For the reasons discussed above, I 2017–0553; Directorate Identifier 2016– maintenance or delivery records is acceptable
certify this proposed regulation: NM–208–AD. in lieu of the inspection if the part number
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of the PBM can be conclusively determined (j) Related Information DATES: We must receive comments on
from that review. (1) For more information about this AD, this proposed AD by July 27, 2017.
(1) If the PBM is Rockwell Collins part contact Sean Schauer, Aerospace Engineer, ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
number (P/N) 4260–0037–5: No further Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S,
action is required by this paragraph. using the procedures found in 14 CFR
FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
(2) If the PBM is Rockwell Collins P/N 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–
4260–0037–3 or –4: Within 60 months after 6479; fax: 425–917–6590; email: methods:
the effective date of this AD, install PBM P/ Sean.Schauer@faa.gov. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
N 4260–0037–5, do the PBM installation test, (2) For service information identified in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
and do all applicable corrective actions, in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial instructions for submitting comments.
accordance with the Accomplishment Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787– Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., • Mail: U.S. Department of
81205–SB320028–00, Issue 001, dated MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
October 31, 2016. Do all applicable corrective telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: https://
actions before further flight. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(h) Parts Installation Prohibition referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Washington, DC 20590.
As of the effective date of this AD, no Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
person may install on any airplane, a PBM on the availability of this material at the Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
having Rockwell Collins P/N 4260–0037–3 FAA, call 425–227–1221. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
or –4. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2,
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance 2017. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
(AMOCs) Michael Kaszycki, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Federal holidays.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
For service information identified in
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if this NRPM, contact Airbus SAS,
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requested using the procedures found in 14 Airworthiness Office–EAW, 1 Rond
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
send your request to your principal inspector Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93
or local Flight Standards District Office, as 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email:
appropriate. If sending information directly DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
continued.airworthiness-wb.external@
attention of the person identified in Federal Aviation Administration airbus.com; Internet http://
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may www.airbus.com. You may view this
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- 14 CFR Part 39 referenced service information at the
Requests@faa.gov. FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, [Docket No. FAA–2017–0533; Directorate 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Identifier 2016–NM–156–AD]
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Examining the AD Docket
RIN 2120–AA64
of the local flight standards district office/ You may examine the AD docket on
certificate holding district office. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus the Internet at http://
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AD if it is approved by the Boeing 0533; or in person at the Docket
Administration (FAA), DOT.
Commercial Airplanes Organization Management Facility between 9 a.m.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle (NPRM). except Federal holidays. The AD docket
ACO, to make those findings. To be SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new contains this proposed AD, the
approved, the repair method, modification regulatory evaluation, any comments
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 B4–603 and A300 received, and other information. The
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD. B4–622 airplanes; Model A300 B4–600R street address for the Docket Operations
(4) For service information that contains series airplanes; Model A300 C4–605R office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
steps that are labeled as Required for Variant F airplanes; Model A300 F4– the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
Compliance (RC), the provisions of 600R series airplanes; and Model A310– be available in the AD docket shortly
paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD 203, A310–221, A310–222, A310–304, after receipt.
apply. A310–322, A310–324, and A310–325 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including airplanes. This proposed AD was Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
substeps under an RC step and any figures
prompted by an evaluation by the International Branch, ANM–116,
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is design approval holder (DAH) that Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC indicates that a section of the fuselage 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
requirement is removed from that step or structure above the forward cargo door 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;
substep. An AMOC is required for any is subject to widespread fatigue damage fax 425–227–1149.
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
deviations to RC steps, including substeps (WFD). This proposed AD would SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
and identified figures. require an inspection for cracks of the
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be fastener and tooling holes at certain Comments Invited
deviated from using accepted methods in locations and a check of the diameter of We invite you to send any written
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining
the holes, and repair or modification of relevant data, views, or arguments about
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, the affected fuselage structure if this proposed AD. Send your comments
including substeps and identified figures, can necessary. We are proposing this AD to to an address listed under the
still be done as specified, and the airplane address the unsafe condition on these ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
can be put back in an airworthy condition. products. FAA–2017–0533; Directorate Identifier
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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 27, 2017. | |
| Contact | Sean Schauer, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6479; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 26872 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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