82 FR 28023 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 117 (June 20, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 117 (June 20, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-12612 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 20, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 28023-28026] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12612] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0559; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-013-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 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of damage found at the lower trailing edge panels of the left wing and a broken fuse pin of the landing gear beam end fitting. This proposed AD would require repetitive replacement or inspection of certain fuse pins, and applicable on-condition actions. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 4, 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 [[Page 28024]] 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-2017-0559. 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- 0559; 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: Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6432; 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-2017-0559; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-013-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 damage to the lower trailing edge panels of the left wing of a 747-400 airplane. Further inspection revealed that the left wing fuse pin of the landing gear beam end fitting had broken into two pieces. The airplane had 17,879 total flight cycles and 102,793 total flight hours at the time of the failure. Boeing has done an analysis and determined that the fuse pin broke as a result of fatigue. Fatigue cracking of the fuse pin, if not corrected, could result in a broken fuse pin. A broken fuse pin will not support the wing landing gear beam, causing damage to the surrounding structure, including flight control cables and hydraulic systems, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-57A2360, dated January 20, 2017. The service information describes procedures for repetitive replacement or inspection of certain fuse pins, and applicable on-condition actions. 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 accomplishment of the actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-57A2360, dated January 20, 2017, described previously, except for any differences between this proposed AD and the service information that are identified in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. Although the crack reports that prompted this proposed AD were found only on the left wing, this proposed AD would require actions on both wings. 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-2017-0559. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 158 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fuse pin replacement \1\..... 46 work-hours x $85 $15,150 $19,060 per Up to $3,011,480 per per hour = $3,910 replacement replacement cycle. per replacement cycle. cycle. Magnetic particle inspection 48 work-hours x $85 0 $4,080 per Up to $644,640 per \1\. per hour = $4,080 inspection inspection cycle. per inspection cycle. cycle. Surface inspection \1\....... 10 work-hours x $85 0 $850 per Up to $134,300 per per hour = $850 per inspection inspection cycle. inspection cycle. cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Operators may choose which action they want to use. We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements: [[Page 28025]] On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fuse pin replacement............. 46 work-hours x $85 per Up to $15,150....... Up to $19,060. hour = $3,910. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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-2017-0559; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-013-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 4, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747- 100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of damage found at the lower trailing edge panels of the left wing and a broken fuse pin of the landing gear beam end fitting. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the fuse pin of the wing landing gear beam end fitting. A broken fuse pin will not support the wing landing gear beam, causing damage to the surrounding structure, including flight control cables and hydraulic systems, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Actions Required for Compliance Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-57A2360, dated January 20, 2017, do all applicable actions identified as required for compliance (``RC'') in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-57A2360, dated January 20, 2017. (h) Exception to the Service Information Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-57A2360, dated January 20, 2017, specifies a compliance time ``after the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, [[Page 28026]] Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6432; 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 9, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-12612 Filed 6-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012; ‘‘Variation to later. Accomplishing the revision specified in (3) For service information identified in
Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS this paragraph terminates the requirements of this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness paragraph (g) of this AD and the provision Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
Limitation Items (DT ALI),’’ variation specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
reference 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October (1) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
24, 2012; and ‘‘Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Section (ALS) Part 2, Damage Tolerant airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may
Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT Revision 01, issue 02, dated November 30, view this service information at the FAA,
ALI),’’ 0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2015. Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
2013; are at the times specified in Airbus (2) Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
Document AI/SE–M4/95A.0089/97, ‘‘A330 Variation 1.1, dated December 15, 2015. on the availability of this material at the
Airworthiness Limitation Items,’’ Issue 19, (3) Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, FAA, call 425–227–1221.
dated March 23, 2012; ‘‘Variation to Issue 19 Variation 1.2, dated May 27, 2016.
of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 9,
Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation (k) New Requirement: No Alternative 2017.
Items (DT ALI),’’ variation ref. Actions or Intervals Michael Kaszycki,
0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012; After the maintenance or inspection Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
and ‘‘Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document program, as applicable, has been revised, as Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no [FR Doc. 2017–12614 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am]
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),’’ alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or
variation ref. 0GVLG130002/C01, dated BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
intervals may be used unless the actions or
March 26, 2013; or within 3 months after intervals are approved as an AMOC in
October 8, 2014 (the effective date of AD accordance with the procedures specified in
2014–17–06), whichever occurs later. paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(h) Retained Provision: Optional (l) Other FAA AD Provisions Federal Aviation Administration
Compliance, With a New Terminating
Action The following provisions also apply to this
AD: 14 CFR Part 39
This paragraph restates the provision in (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
paragraph (j) of AD 2014–17–06, with a new (AMOCs): The Manager, International [Docket No. FAA–2017–0559; Directorate
terminating action. Compliance with tasks Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Identifier 2017–NM–013–AD]
533021–02–01, 533021–02–02, and 533021– Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
02–03, specified in ‘‘Variation to Issue 19 of approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested RIN 2120–AA64
ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Items (DT ALI),’’ variation ref. Company Airplanes
request to your principal inspector or local
0GVLG120022/C0S, dated December 21,
Flight Standards District Office, as
2012, may be used as a method of
appropriate. If sending information directly
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
compliance to tasks 533021–01–01, 533021– Administration (FAA), DOT.
to the International Branch, send it to the
01–02, 533021–01–03 specified in Section
attention of the person identified in ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
2.2.1 and 2.2.2 of Section 2, ‘‘Airworthiness
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may (NPRM).
Limitations,’’ of Airbus Document AI/SE M4/
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
95A.0089/97, ‘‘A330 Airworthiness
Limitation Items,’’ Issue 19, dated March 23,
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
2012. Accomplishing the revision required approved AMOC, notify your appropriate airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the principal inspector, or lacking a principal Boeing Company Model 747–100, 747–
provision specified in this paragraph. inspector, the manager of the local flight 100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–
standards district office/certificate holding
(i) Retained Requirement: No Alternative
200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400,
district office.
Intervals or Limits, With a New Exception (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
effective date of this AD, for any requirement airplanes. This proposed AD was
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (k) of AD 2014–17–06, with a new in this AD to obtain corrective actions from prompted by a report of damage found
exception. Except as provided by paragraph a manufacturer, the action must be at the lower trailing edge panels of the
(h) of this AD and as required by paragraph accomplished using a method approved by left wing and a broken fuse pin of the
(j) of this AD, after the maintenance or the Manager, International Branch, ANM– landing gear beam end fitting. This
inspection program, as applicable, has been 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or proposed AD would require repetitive
revised as required by paragraph (g) of this the European Aviation Safety Agency replacement or inspection of certain
AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
fuse pins, and applicable on-condition
or intervals may be used unless the actions Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the actions. We are proposing this AD to
or intervals are approved as an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) under the DOA-authorized signature. address the unsafe condition on these
provisions of paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. products.
(m) Related Information
(j) New Requirement: Maintenance or DATES: We must receive comments on
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Inspection Program Revision Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA this proposed AD by August 4, 2017.
Within 3 months after the effective date of Airworthiness Directive 2016–0152, dated ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
July 27, 2016, for related information. This using the procedures found in 14 CFR
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
this AD: Revise the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, by MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
incorporating the service information Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by methods:
specified in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), and (j)(3) searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
of this AD. The initial compliance times for 2017–0561.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
the actions specified in the service (2) For more information about this AD,
information referenced in paragraphs (j)(1), contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace instructions for submitting comments.
(j)(2), and (j)(3) of this AD are the times Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
specified in the applicable service Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 • Mail: U.S. Department of
information, or within 3 months after the Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
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ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Fuse pin replacement ......................................... 46 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,910 .......... Up to $15,150 ............. Up to $19,060.
Authority for This Rulemaking the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (h) Exception to the Service Information
Title 49 of the United States Code 39 as follows: Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
57A2360, dated January 20, 2017, specifies a
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, DIRECTIVES of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires
section 106, describes the authority of compliance within the specified compliance
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 time after the effective date of this AD.
Aviation Programs, describes in more continues to read as follows:
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
detail the scope of the Agency’s Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (AMOCs)
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under § 39.13 [Amended] (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), Transport
the authority described in Subtitle VII, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: the following new airworthiness to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that directive (AD): using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
section, Congress charges the FAA with The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 2017–0559; Directorate Identifier 2017– request to your principal inspector or local
air commerce by prescribing regulations NM–013–AD. Flight Standards District Office, as
for practices, methods, and procedures appropriate. If sending information directly
(a) Comments Due Date to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation We must receive comments by August 4, attention of the person identified in
2017. paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may
is within the scope of that authority be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
because it addresses an unsafe condition (b) Affected ADs Requests@faa.gov.
that is likely to exist or develop on None. (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
products identified in this rulemaking notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(c) Applicability
action. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
This AD applies to all The Boeing of the local flight standards district office/
Regulatory Findings Company Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747– certificate holding district office.
100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
We determined that this proposed AD 747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F,
would not have federalism implications level of safety may be used for any repair,
747SR, and 747SP airplanes, certificated in modification, or alteration required by this
under Executive Order 13132. This any category. AD if it is approved by the Boeing
proposed AD would not have a Commercial Airplanes Organization
(d) Subject
substantial direct effect on the States, on Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
the relationship between the national Air Transport Association (ATA) of been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
Government and the States, or on the America Code 57, Wings.
ACO, to make those findings. To be
distribution of power and (e) Unsafe Condition approved, the repair method, modification
responsibilities among the various This AD was prompted by a report of deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
levels of government. damage found at the lower trailing edge the certification basis of the airplane, and the
For the reasons discussed above, I panels of the left wing and a broken fuse pin approval must specifically refer to this AD.
of the landing gear beam end fitting. We are (4) For service information that contains
certify this proposed regulation: steps that are labeled as Required for
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking
in the fuse pin of the wing landing gear beam Compliance (RC), the provisions of
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD
end fitting. A broken fuse pin will not
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under support the wing landing gear beam, causing apply.
the DOT Regulatory Policies and damage to the surrounding structure, (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, including flight control cables and hydraulic substeps under an RC step and any figures
1979), systems, which could result in loss of identified in an RC step, must be done to
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation controllability of the airplane. comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
in Alaska, and (f) Compliance requirement is removed from that step or
(4) Will not have a significant substep. An AMOC is required for any
Comply with this AD within the
economic impact, positive or negative, compliance times specified, unless already deviations to RC steps, including substeps
on a substantial number of small entities done. and identified figures.
under the criteria of the Regulatory (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
(g) Actions Required for Compliance
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Flexibility Act. deviated from using accepted methods in
Except as required by paragraph (h) of this accordance with the operator’s maintenance
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 AD: At the applicable times specified in or inspection program without obtaining
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
Alert Service Bulletin 747–57A2360, dated including substeps and identified figures, can
safety, Incorporation by reference,
January 20, 2017, do all applicable actions still be done as specified, and the airplane
Safety. identified as required for compliance (‘‘RC’’) can be put back in an airworthy condition.
The Proposed Amendment in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (j) Related Information
Accordingly, under the authority Service Bulletin 747–57A2360, dated January (1) For more information about this AD,
delegated to me by the Administrator, 20, 2017. contact Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer,
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Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Discussion
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Washington, DC 20590. We received reports of hydraulic fluid
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425– • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail loss from the engine driven pumps
917–6590; email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov. address above between 9 a.m. and 5
(2) For service information identified in (EDPs) on three different Textron
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Aviation Inc. Model 390 airplanes. In
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Federal holidays. one incident, the airplane exited the
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., For service information identified in runway at a high speed, resulting in
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; this NPRM, contact Textron Aviation extensive damage to the airplane. One
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// Inc., Textron Aviation Customer manufacturing lot of EDPs has excessive
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this Service, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas pitting in the aluminum port caps that
referenced service information at the FAA, 67277; telephone: (316) 517–5800; could cause multiple-origin fatigue
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind email: premier@txtav.com; Internet:
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information cracking of the port caps. Flammable
www.txtavsupport.com. You may view hydraulic fluid could leak into the
on the availability of this material at the
this service information at the FAA, engine compartment, and the leaking
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, could also cause loss of all normal
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 9, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
2017.
hydraulic functions, including normal
information on the availability of this anti-skid braking, ground spoilers,
Michael Kaszycki, material at the FAA, call (816) 329– speedbrakes, and normal landing gear
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 4148. extension. This condition, if not
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Examining the AD Docket corrected, could result in loss of normal
[FR Doc. 2017–12612 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am] hydraulic functions, which could lead
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P You may examine the AD docket on to a high-speed runway overrun and/or
the Internet at http:// an in-flight fire.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Related Service Information Under 1
0608; or in person at the Docket CFR Part 51
Federal Aviation Administration Management Facility between 9 a.m. We reviewed Parker Service Bulletin
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 66179–29–486, dated August 4, 2016,
14 CFR Part 39 except Federal holidays. The AD docket which identifies the affected serial
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0608; Directorate contains this NPRM, the regulatory number EDPs. We also reviewed
Identifier 2017–CE–017–AD] evaluation, any comments received, and Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
other information. The street address for SB 29–4161, dated November 18, 2016,
RIN 2120–AA64 the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– which describes procedures for
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. determining if an affected serial number
Airworthiness Directives; Textron
Comments will be available in the AD EDP is installed and procedures for
Aviation Inc. Airplanes
docket shortly after receipt. replacing the EDP if necessary. This
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul service information is reasonably
Administration (FAA), DOT. C. DeVore, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita available because the interested parties
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 have access to it through their normal
(NPRM). Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, course of business or by the means
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946– identified in the ADDRESSES section.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 4142; fax: (316) 946–4107, email: FAA’s Determination
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain paul.devore@faa.gov or Wichita-COS@
Textron Aviation Inc. Model 390 faa.gov. We are proposing this AD because we
airplanes (type certificate previously evaluated all the relevant information
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and determined the unsafe condition
held by Beechcraft Corporation). This
proposed AD was prompted by reports Comments Invited described previously is likely to exist or
of hydraulic fluid loss from the engine develop in other products of the same
We invite you to send any written type design.
driven pumps (EDPs) on three different relevant data, views, or arguments about
airplanes. This proposed AD would this proposal. Send your comments to Proposed AD Requirements
require an inspection to determine if an an address listed under the ADDRESSES
affected EDP is installed with This proposed AD would require
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– accomplishing the actions specified in
replacement as necessary. We are 2017–0608; Directorate Identifier 2017–
proposing this AD to address the unsafe the service information described
CE–017–AD’’ at the beginning of your previously except as discussed under
condition on these products. comments. We specifically invite ‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD
DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory, and the Service Information.’’
this proposed AD by August 4, 2017. economic, environmental, and energy
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, aspects of this NPRM. We will consider Differences Between This Proposed AD
using the procedures found in 14 CFR all comments received by the closing and the Service Information
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following date and may amend this NPRM The service information specifies a
methods: because of those comments. compliance time of 200 hours time-in-
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we service (TIS) or 12 months, whichever
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http:// occurs first. This proposed AD would
instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any require a compliance of 100 hours TIS
• Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We to reduce the possibility of another
• Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each incident due to a cracked EDP. We
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive removed the 12 month calendar time
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room about this NPRM. from the compliance time because we
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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 August 4, 2017. | |
| Contact | Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6432; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 28023 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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