82 FR 27416 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 114 (June 15, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 114 (June 15, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 114 (Thursday, June 15, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 27416-27419] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12172] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9432; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-116-AD; Amendment 39-18922; AD 2017-12-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 27417]] SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of in-flight failure of the left temperature control valve and control cabin trim air modulating valve. This AD requires replacing the left temperature control valve and control cabin trim air modulating valve. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective July 20, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 20, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9432. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9432; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stanley Chen, 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: 425-917-6585; fax: 425-917-6590; email: stanley.chen@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 737-800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2016 (81 FR 87494). The NPRM was prompted by reports of in-flight failure of the left temperature control valve and control cabin trim air modulating valve. The NPRM proposed to require replacing the left temperature control valve and control cabin trim air modulating valve. We are issuing this AD to prevent temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the flight deck or the passenger cabin during cruise, which could lead to the impairment of the flight crew and prevent continued safe flight and landing. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM The Air Line Pilots Association, International and United Airlines (UAL) stated that they support the NPRM. Request To Clarify the Unsafe Condition Boeing requested that we change a sentence in the Discussion section of the NPRM from ``This condition, if not corrected, could result . . . .'' to ``This condition, if not corrected or mitigated by crew completion of the cabin temperature hot procedure under Section 2.8 of the quick reference handbook (QRH), could result. . . .'' Boeing stated that the cabin temperature hot procedure was created specifically to address failed open temperature control valves. They further stated that this procedure is an effective remedy for failed valves and enhances safety. We disagree with the request to revise the description of the unsafe condition in the Discussion section. More than half of the affected fleets are operated by non-U.S. air carriers, who are not required to incorporate the revised Flight Crew Operations Manual (FCOM), which includes the QRH. Since this AD does not require incorporation of the FCOM, or the QRH, and instead requires replacement of two control valves, we do not find it appropriate to reference the QRH as a mitigating factor in the description of the unsafe condition. We have not changed this AD regarding this issue. Request To Allow Maintenance Records Review To Determine Installed Parts Alaska Airlines (Alaska) asked that we revise paragraph (g) of the proposed AD, which mandates replacement of certain valves, to state that a records review is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of that paragraph (by determining which valves must be replaced). Alaska noted that a similar statement is included as a note in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-21A1203, dated June 8, 2016, and that the note and steps 3.B.1.c. and 3.B.1.d. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-21A1203, dated June 8, 2016, are not Required for Compliance (RC). (We note that those steps state that no further action is required for nondiscrepant parts.) Alaska indicated that because the NPRM does not include a similar statement, an airline doing only a records check, and finding no discrepant parts, could be considered non-compliant. We agree with the commenter. Paragraph (g) of this AD requires replacing certain valves in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-21A1203, dated June 8, 2016. We did not intend for operators to need an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to address the situation described by the commenter. Therefore, we have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to add the phrase ``as applicable'' to the requirement for valve replacements so that operators will not need an AMOC if the correct valve is already installed. Request To Correct the Manufacturer Information UAL stated that the header section of the NPRM referenced the wrong aircraft manufacturer, reading: ``Proposed Rule: Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes.'' UAL noted that it should say The Boeing Company Airplanes. We acknowledge the commenter's concern. However, the NPRM correctly identifies the manufacturer as Boeing, as published in the Federal Register. It was the docket in the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) that incorrectly identified the manufacturer as Bombardier. This information has been corrected. Therefore, we have not changed this final rule regarding this issue. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that the installation of winglets per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) [[Page 27418]] ST00830SE does not affect the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions. We agree with the commenter that STC ST00830SE does not affect the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions. Therefore, the installation of STC ST00830SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the change described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that this change will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-21A1203, dated June 8, 2016. The service information describes procedures for replacing the left temperature control valve and control cabin trim air modulating valve, part number 398908-4, with new part number 398908-3 or 398908-5. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 319 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of valves.......... 9 work-hours x $85 per $4,800 $5,565 per valve.. $1,775,235 per hour = $765 per valve. valve. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-12-07 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18922; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9432; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-116-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 20, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-800, -900, and - 900ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-21A1203, dated June 8, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 21, Air conditioning. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of in-flight failure of the left temperature control valve and control cabin trim air modulating valve. We are issuing this AD to prevent temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the flight deck or the passenger cabin during cruise, which could lead to the impairment of the flight crew and prevent continued safe flight and landing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement of the Left Temperature Control Valve and Control Cabin Trim Air Modulating Valve Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the left temperature control valve and control cabin trim air modulating valve, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737- 21A1203, dated June 8, 2016. (h) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a temperature control valve, part number 398908-4, in either the left temperature control valve location or the control cabin trim air modulating valve location on any Model 737-800, -900, or -900ER airplane. (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 [[Page 27419]] 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) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (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 For more information about this AD, contact Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6585; fax: 425-917-6590; email: stanley.chen@faa.gov. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-21A1203, dated June 8, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-12172 Filed 6-14-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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adversely affect the structural integrity of the specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116,
airplane. found in Supplemental Structural Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601
Inspections Document (SSID) Document No. Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
(f) Compliance SSID–146–01, Revision 2, dated August 15, telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149.
Comply with this AD within the 2012.
compliance times specified, unless already (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
Note 4 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An
done. additional source of guidance for the actions (1) The Director of the Federal Register
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be approved the incorporation by reference
(g) Retained Airworthiness Limitations (IBR) of the service information listed in this
found in Maintenance Review Board Report
Revisions of the Shock Absorber Assemblies, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Document No. MRB 146–01, Issue 2,
With No Changes Revision 19, dated August 2012. part 51.
This paragraph restates the requirements of Note 5 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An (2) You must use this service information
paragraph (j) of AD 2011–24–06, with no additional source of guidance for the actions as applicable to do the actions required by
changes. Within 90 days after January 3, 2012 specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(the effective date of AD 2011–24–06), revise found in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (3) The following service information was
the maintenance program, by incorporating Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–237, approved for IBR on January 3, 2012 (76 FR
Subject 05–10–15, ‘‘Aircraft Equipment Revision 1, dated April 2, 2013. 73477, November 29, 2011).
Airworthiness Limitations’’ of Chapter 05, (i) Subject 05–10–15, ‘‘Aircraft Equipment
‘‘Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,’’ of the (j) New No Alternative Actions, Intervals, Airworthiness Limitations’’ of Chapter 05,
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 and/or CDCCLs ‘‘Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,’’ of the
Series/Avro 146–RJ Series Aircraft After accomplishment of the revision BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146
Maintenance Manual (AMM), Revision 104, required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no Series/Avro 146–RJ Series Aircraft
dated April 15, 2011, to remove life limits on alternative actions (e.g., inspections), Maintenance Manual, Revision 104, dated
shock absorber assemblies, but not the intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used, April 15, 2011.
individual shock absorber components, unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs (ii) Reserved.
amend life limits on main landing gear are approved as an AMOC in accordance (4) For service information identified in
(MLG) up-locks and door up-locks, and to with the procedures specified in paragraph this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations)
introduce and amend life limits on MLG (k)(1) of this AD. Limited, Customer Information Department,
components. Accomplishing the actions Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire,
required by paragraph (i) of this AD (k) Other FAA AD Provisions KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
terminates the actions required by this The following provisions also apply to this telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292
paragraph. AD: 675704; email RApublications@
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance baesystems.com; Internet http://
(h) Retained No Alternative Actions, (AMOCs): The Manager, International www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
Intervals, and/or Critical Design Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (5) You may view this service information
With No Changes approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
This paragraph restates the requirements of using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
paragraph (k) of AD 2011–24–06, with no In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your information on the availability of this
changes. Except as specified in paragraph (i) request to your principal inspector or local material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
of this AD: After accomplishing the revision Flight Standards District Office, as (6) You may view this service information
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no appropriate. If sending information directly that is incorporated by reference at the
alternative actions (e.g., inspections), to the International Branch, send it to the National Archives and Records
intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used, attention of the person identified in Administration (NARA). For information on
unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may the availability of this material at NARA, call
are approved as an alternative method of be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of approved AMOC, notify your appropriate locations.html.
this AD. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2,
inspector, the manager of the local flight
(i) New Revision to the Maintenance or 2017.
standards district office/certificate holding
Inspection Program district office. Michael Kaszycki,
Within 90 days after the effective date of (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
this AD: Revise the maintenance or effective date of this AD, for any requirement Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
inspection program, as applicable, to in this AD to obtain corrective actions from [FR Doc. 2017–12173 Filed 6–14–17; 8:45 am]
incorporate new and revised limitations, a manufacturer, the action must be
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
tasks, thresholds, and intervals using a accomplished using a method approved by
method approved by the Manager, the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
Airplane Directorate, FAA. Accomplishing the European Aviation Safety Agency DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the actions required by this paragraph (EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations)
terminates the actions required by paragraph Limited’s EASA Design Organization Federal Aviation Administration
(g) of this AD. Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An the approval must include the DOA- 14 CFR Part 39
additional source of guidance for the actions authorized signature.
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be [Docket No. FAA–2016–9432; Directorate
found in BAe 146/AVRO 146–RJ Airplane (l) Related Information Identifier 2016–NM–116–AD; Amendment
Maintenance Manual, Revision 112, dated (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 39–18922; AD 2017–12–07]
October 15, 2013. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA RIN 2120–AA64
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
Note 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An Airworthiness Directive 2014–0071, dated
additional source of guidance for the actions March 19, 2014, for related information. This Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Company Airplanes
found in Corrosion Prevention Control Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
Program (CPCP) Document No. CPCP–146– searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– AGENCY: Federal Aviation
01, Revision 4, dated September 15, 2010. 2016–4220. Administration (FAA), DOT.
Note 3 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An (2) For more information about this AD,
ACTION: Final rule.
additional source of guidance for the actions contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace
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ST00830SE does not affect the with the change described previously 2016. The service information describes
accomplishment of the manufacturer’s and minor editorial changes. We have procedures for replacing the left
service instructions. determined that these minor changes: temperature control valve and control
We agree with the commenter that • Are consistent with the intent that cabin trim air modulating valve, part
STC ST00830SE does not affect the was proposed in the NPRM for number 398908–4, with new part
accomplishment of the manufacturer’s correcting the unsafe condition; and number 398908–3 or 398908–5. This
• Do not add any additional burden service information is reasonably
service instructions. Therefore, the
upon the public than was already available because the interested parties
installation of STC ST00830SE does not
proposed in the NPRM. have access to it through their normal
affect the ability to accomplish the We also determined that this change
actions required by this AD. We have course of business or by the means
will not increase the economic burden
not changed this AD in this regard. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
on any operator or increase the scope of
Conclusion this AD. Costs of Compliance
We reviewed the relevant data, Related Service Information Under 1 We estimate that this AD affects 319
considered the comments received, and CFR Part 51 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
determined that air safety and the We reviewed Boeing Alert Service the following costs to comply with this
public interest require adopting this AD Bulletin 737–21A1203, dated June 8, AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Replacement of valves .. 9 work-hours × $85 per hour = $765 per valve $4,800 $5,565 per valve .......... $1,775,235 per valve.
Authority for This Rulemaking (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
in Alaska, and 737–21A1203, dated June 8, 2016.
Title 49 of the United States Code (4) Will not have a significant
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (d) Subject
economic impact, positive or negative, Air Transport Association (ATA) of
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, on a substantial number of small entities
section 106, describes the authority of America Code 21, Air conditioning.
under the criteria of the Regulatory
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Flexibility Act. (e) Unsafe Condition
Aviation Programs, describes in more This AD was prompted by reports of in-
detail the scope of the Agency’s List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 flight failure of the left temperature control
authority. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation valve and control cabin trim air modulating
We are issuing this rulemaking under safety, Incorporation by reference, valve. We are issuing this AD to prevent
the authority described in Subtitle VII, temperatures in excess of 100 degrees
Safety. Fahrenheit in the flight deck or the passenger
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: cabin during cruise, which could lead to the
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Adoption of the Amendment
impairment of the flight crew and prevent
section, Congress charges the FAA with Accordingly, under the authority continued safe flight and landing.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (f) Compliance
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures follows: Comply with this AD within the
the Administrator finds necessary for compliance times specified, unless already
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS done.
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority DIRECTIVES (g) Replacement of the Left Temperature
because it addresses an unsafe condition Control Valve and Control Cabin Trim Air
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Modulating Valve
that is likely to exist or develop on
continues to read as follows:
products identified in this rulemaking Within 60 months after the effective date
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. of this AD, replace the left temperature
control valve and control cabin trim air
Regulatory Findings § 39.13 [Amended] modulating valve, as applicable, in
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding accordance with the Accomplishment
This AD will not have federalism Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
implications under Executive Order the following new airworthiness
737–21A1203, dated June 8, 2016.
13132. This AD will not have a directive (AD):
substantial direct effect on the States, on 2017–12–07 The Boeing Company: (h) Parts Installation Prohibition
the relationship between the national Amendment 39–18922; Docket No. As of the effective date of this AD, no
government and the States, or on the FAA–2016–9432; Directorate Identifier person may install a temperature control
distribution of power and 2016–NM–116–AD. valve, part number 398908–4, in either the
left temperature control valve location or the
responsibilities among the various (a) Effective Date control cabin trim air modulating valve
levels of government. This AD is effective July 20, 2017. location on any Model 737–800, –900, or
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
For the reasons discussed above, I –900ER airplane.
certify that this AD: (b) Affected ADs
None. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (AMOCs)
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (c) Applicability (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under This AD applies to The Boeing Company Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Model 737–800, –900, and –900ER series authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), airplanes, certificated in any category, as requested using the procedures found in 14
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CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, (4) You may view this service information Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
send your request to your principal inspector at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, (Embraer), Technical Publications
or local Flight Standards District Office, as 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria
appropriate. If sending information directly information on the availability of this
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
Lima, 2170–Putim–12227–901 São Jose
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
attention of the person identified in (5) You may view this service information dos Campos–SP–Brasil; telephone +55
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emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- National Archives and Records +55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@
Requests@faa.gov. Administration (NARA). For information on embraer.com.br; Internet http://
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, the availability of this material at NARA, call www.flyembraer.com. You may view
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// this referenced service information at
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- the FAA, Transport Airplane
of the local flight standards district office/ locations.html.
certificate holding district office. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, Renton, WA. For information on the
level of safety may be used for any repair, 2017. availability of this material at the FAA,
modification, or alteration required by this Michael Kaszycki, call 425–227–1221. It is also available
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Acting Manager, Transport Airplane on the Internet at http://
Commercial Airplanes Organization Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
[FR Doc. 2017–12172 Filed 6–14–17; 8:45 am]
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 3143.
approved, the repair method, modification Examining the AD Docket
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You may examine the AD docket on
approval must specifically refer to this AD. the Internet at http://
(4) For service information that contains Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov by searching for
steps that are labeled as Required for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Compliance (RC), the provisions of 14 CFR Part 39 3143; or in person at the Docket
paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD Management Facility between 9 a.m.
apply. [Docket No. FAA–2015–3143; Directorate
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including Identifier 2015–NM–047–AD; Amendment and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–18924; AD 2017–12–09] except Federal holidays. The AD docket
identified in an RC step, must be done to contains this AD, the regulatory
RIN 2120–AA64 evaluation, any comments received, and
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa other information. The street address for
requirement is removed from that step or the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
substep. An AMOC is required for any Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(Embraer) Airplanes 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
deviations to RC steps, including substeps U.S. Department of Transportation,
and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket Operations, M–30, West
deviated from using accepted methods in Administration (FAA), Department of Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
accordance with the operator’s maintenance Transportation (DOT). 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
or inspection program without obtaining ACTION: Final rule. Washington, DC 20590.
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
including substeps and identified figures, can SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
still be done as specified, and the airplane airworthiness directive (AD) for certain International Branch, ANM–116,
can be put back in an airworthy condition. Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
(j) Related Information (Embraer) Model EMB–135 airplanes 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
For more information about this AD, and Model EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1175;
contact Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer, –145LR, –145MP, –145EP, and –145XR fax 425–227–1149.
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 report of chafing found between the fuel
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; pump electrical harness and the fuel Discussion
phone: 425–917–6585; fax: 425–917–6590; pump tubing during scheduled
email: stanley.chen@faa.gov. We issued a supplemental notice of
maintenance. This AD requires a proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference detailed inspection for chafing on the amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
(1) The Director of the Federal Register electrical harness of each electrical fuel that would apply to certain Empresa
approved the incorporation by reference pump in the fuel tanks, replacement of Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer)
(IBR) of the service information listed in this the affected electrical fuel pump with a Model EMB–135 airplanes and Model
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR new or serviceable pump if necessary,
part 51.
EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR,
and installation of clamps on the fuel –145MP, –145EP, and –145XR
(2) You must use this service information pump electrical harnesses. We are
as applicable to do the actions required by airplanes. The SNPRM published in the
issuing this AD to address the unsafe Federal Register on August 5, 2016 (81
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– condition on these products. FR 51815) (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We preceded
21A1203, dated June 8, 2016. DATES: This AD is effective July 20, the SNPRM with a notice of proposed
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
(ii) Reserved. 2017. rulemaking (NPRM) that published in
(3) For service information identified in The Director of the Federal Register the Federal Register on August 21, 2015
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial approved the incorporation by reference
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
(80 FR 50812) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
of certain publications listed in this AD NPRM proposed to require a detailed
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; as of July 20, 2017. inspection for chafing on the electrical
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// ADDRESSES: For service information harness of each electrical fuel pump in
www.myboeingfleet.com. identified in this final rule, contact the fuel tanks, replacement of the
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective July 20, 2017. | |
| Contact | Stanley Chen, 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: 425-917-6585; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 27416 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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