82 FR 33465 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 138 (July 20, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 138 (July 20, 2017)
| Page Range | 33465-33467 | |
| FR Document | 2017-15120 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 138 (Thursday, July 20, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 33465-33467] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-15120] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0698; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-047-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-02- 03, which applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes. AD 2017-02-03 requires inspection of the plastic potable water coupling, and corrective actions if necessary; installation of new spray shrouds; and inspection of previously installed spray shields, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Since we issued AD 2017-02-03, we have determined that it is necessary to modify a hose assembly installation for certain airplanes, and add airplanes to the applicability. This proposed AD would add airplanes to the applicability and, for certain airplanes, require hose assembly removals and installations. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 5, 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-2017-0698. 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- 0698; 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: 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]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0698; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-047-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On January 11, 2017, we issued AD 2017-02-03, Amendment 39-18782 (82 FR 10541, February 14, 2017) (``AD 2017-02-03''), for certain The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes. AD 2017-02-03 requires inspection of the plastic potable water couplings, corrective actions if necessary, and installation of new spray shrouds. It also requires inspection of the prior installed spray shield to determine it has two slits and is installed correctly, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. AD 2017-02-03 resulted from a report of a malfunction of the engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) during flight. We issued AD 2017-02-03 to prevent an uncontrolled water leak from a defective potable water system coupling, which could cause the main equipment center (MEC) line replaceable units (LRUs) to become wet, resulting in an electrical short and potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight. Actions Since AD 2017-02-03 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2017-02-03, we have determined that additional airplanes are subject to the unsafe condition and therefore it is necessary to add airplanes to the applicability. We have also determined that the service information specified in AD 2017-02-03 does not adequately address the identified unsafe condition for certain airplanes; therefore, we find it necessary to require, for certain airplanes, removing three hose assemblies and installing four new hose assemblies. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 3, [[Page 33466]] dated September 8, 2016 (``Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, R3''). The service information describes procedures for, among other actions, removing three hose assemblies and installing four new hose assemblies. 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 designs. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would retain certain requirements of AD 2017-02- 03. Although this proposed AD does not explicitly restate the actions in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015, that are part of the requirements of AD 2017-02-03, this proposed AD would retain certain requirements. Those requirements are referenced in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, R3, which, in turn, is referenced in paragraph (g) of this proposed AD. Paragraph (g) of this proposed AD would require accomplishment of the actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, R3. This proposed AD would also add airplanes to the applicability. 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-2017-0698. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 139 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections (retained actions from AD Up to 10 work[dash]hours $0 $850 $109,650 2017[dash]02[dash]03) (129 airplanes). x $85 per hour = $850. Installation (retained actions from AD 3 work[dash]hours x $85 330 585 75,465 2017[dash]02[dash]03) (129 airplanes). per hour = $255. Inspections (new proposed action) (10 Up to 10 work[dash]hours 0 850 8,500 airplanes). x $85 per hour = $850. Installation (new proposed actions) 3 work[dash]hours x $85 330 585 8,775 (15 airplanes). per hour = $255. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these actions: Estimated Cost for On-Condition Actions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Up to 4 work[dash]hours x $85 $53 Up to $393. per hour = $340. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 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: [[Page 33467]] Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-02-03, Amendment 39-18782 (82 FR 10541, February 14, 2017), and adding the following new AD: The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0698; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-047-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by September 5, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2017-02-03, Amendment 39-18782 (82 FR 10541, February 14, 2017) (``AD 2017-02-03''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, and - 400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 3, dated September 8, 2016 (``Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, R3''). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 38, Water/waste. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of a malfunction of the engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) during flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent an uncontrolled water leak from a defective potable water system coupling, which could cause the main equipment center (MEC) line replaceable units (LRUs) to become wet, resulting in an electrical short and potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection of Couplings and Installation of Spray Shrouds Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, R3, do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, R3. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Operators can take optional protective measures to cover or shield their equipment against water spray when performing the Potable Water System Leakage Test, as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, R3. (h) Exceptions to the Service Information (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, R3, uses the phrase ``after the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' for purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD, March 16, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-02-03) must be used. (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, R3, uses the phrase ``after the Revision 2 date of this service bulletin,'' for purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD, March 16, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-02-03) must be used. (3) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, R3, specifies a compliance time ``after the Revision 3 date of this service bulletin,'' for purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD, the phrase ``after the effective date of this AD'' must be used. (i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) For airplanes in Groups 4 through 8, 10, 12, and 13, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, R3: This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, dated November 12, 2013; Boeing Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 1, dated November 5, 2014; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015. (2) For airplanes in Groups 1 through 3, and Group 9, Configuration 2, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 38A0073, R3: This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0073, Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015. (j) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install any plastic potable water coupling having part number (P/N) CA620 series or P/N CA625 series on any airplane. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and (k)(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. (l) Related Information (1) 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: [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 July 12, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-15120 Filed 7-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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which it received applications, during DATES: We must receive comments on this proposal. Send your comments to
2022 are covered loans and must be this proposed AD by September 5, 2017. an address listed under the ADDRESSES
reported, unless they otherwise are ADDRESSES: You may send comments, section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
excluded transactions under § 1003.3(c). using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2017–0698; Directorate Identifier 2017–
However, the open-end lines of credit 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following NM–047–AD’’ at the beginning of your
that the bank originated, or for which it methods: comments. We specifically invite
received applications, during 2022 are • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments on the overall regulatory,
excluded transactions under http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the economic, environmental, and energy
§ 1003.3(c)(12) and need not be instructions for submitting comments. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
reported. See comments 4(a)–2 through • Fax: 202–493–2251. consider all comments received by the
–4 for guidance about the activities that • Mail: U.S. Department of closing date and may amend this
constitute an origination. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– proposed AD because of those
2. Voluntary reporting. A financial 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments.
institution voluntarily may report open- W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we
end lines of credit and applications for Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http://
open-end lines of credit that are • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail www.regulations.gov, including any
excluded transactions because the address above between 9 a.m. and 5 personal information you provide. We
financial institution originated fewer p.m., Monday through Friday, except will also post a report summarizing each
than 100 open-end lines of credit in Federal holidays. substantive verbal contact we receive
either of the two preceding calendar For service information identified in about this proposed AD.
years. this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Discussion
Dated: July 13, 2017. Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster On January 11, 2017, we issued AD
Richard Cordray, Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 2017–02–03, Amendment 39–18782 (82
Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; FR 10541, February 14, 2017) (‘‘AD
Protection. Internet https:// 2017–02–03’’), for certain The Boeing
[FR Doc. 2017–15220 Filed 7–19–17; 8:45 am] www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view Company Model 767–200, –300, and
BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P this referenced service information at –400ER series airplanes. AD 2017–02–
the FAA, Transport Airplane 03 requires inspection of the plastic
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., potable water couplings, corrective
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Renton, WA. For information on the actions if necessary, and installation of
availability of this material at the FAA, new spray shrouds. It also requires
Federal Aviation Administration call 425–227–1221. It is also available inspection of the prior installed spray
on the Internet at http:// shield to determine it has two slits and
14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for is installed correctly, and related
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0698; Directorate and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– investigative and corrective actions if
Identifier 2017–NM–047–AD] 0698. necessary. AD 2017–02–03 resulted
Examining the AD Docket from a report of a malfunction of the
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engine indication and crew alerting
You may examine the AD docket on system (EICAS) during flight. We issued
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing the Internet at http://
Company Airplanes AD 2017–02–03 to prevent an
www.regulations.gov by searching for uncontrolled water leak from a defective
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– potable water system coupling, which
Administration (FAA), DOT. 0698; or in person at the Docket could cause the main equipment center
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Management Facility between 9 a.m. (MEC) line replaceable units (LRUs) to
(NPRM). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, become wet, resulting in an electrical
except Federal holidays. The AD docket short and potential loss of several
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede contains this proposed AD, the functions essential for safe flight.
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–02– regulatory evaluation, any comments
03, which applies to certain The Boeing received, and other information. The Actions Since AD 2017–02–03 Was
Company Model 767–200, –300, and street address for the Docket Office Issued
–400ER series airplanes. AD 2017–02– (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the Since we issued AD 2017–02–03, we
03 requires inspection of the plastic ADDRESSES section. Comments will be have determined that additional
potable water coupling, and corrective available in the AD docket shortly after airplanes are subject to the unsafe
actions if necessary; installation of new receipt. condition and therefore it is necessary
spray shrouds; and inspection of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: to add airplanes to the applicability. We
previously installed spray shields, and Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer, have also determined that the service
related investigative and corrective Cabin Safety and Environmental information specified in AD 2017–02–
actions if necessary. Since we issued AD Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, 03 does not adequately address the
2017–02–03, we have determined that it Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
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identified unsafe condition for certain
is necessary to modify a hose assembly (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, airplanes; therefore, we find it necessary
installation for certain airplanes, and WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6585; to require, for certain airplanes,
add airplanes to the applicability. This fax: 425–917–6590; email: removing three hose assemblies and
proposed AD would add airplanes to the stanley.chen@faa.gov. installing four new hose assemblies.
applicability and, for certain airplanes, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
require hose assembly removals and Related Service Information Under 1
installations. We are proposing this AD Comments Invited CFR Part 51
to address the unsafe condition on these We invite you to send any written We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
products. relevant data, views, or arguments about Bulletin 767–38A0073, Revision 3,
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. the requirements of this AD, March 16, 2017 the certification basis of the airplane, and the
(the effective date of AD 2017–02–03) must approval must specifically refer to this AD.
§ 39.13 [Amended] be used. (4) For service information that contains
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin steps that are labeled as Required for
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 767–38A0073, R3, uses the phrase ‘‘after the Compliance (RC), the provisions of
2017–02–03, Amendment 39–18782 (82 Revision 2 date of this service bulletin,’’ for paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and (k)(4)(ii) of this AD
purposes of determining compliance with the apply.
FR 10541, February 14, 2017), and requirements of this AD, March 16, 2017 (the (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
adding the following new AD: effective date of AD 2017–02–03) must be substeps under an RC step and any figures
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– used. identified in an RC step, must be done to
2017–0698; Directorate Identifier 2017– (3) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
NM–047–AD. 767–38A0073, R3, specifies a compliance labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
time ‘‘after the Revision 3 date of this service requirement is removed from that step or
(a) Comments Due Date bulletin,’’ for purposes of determining substep. An AMOC is required for any
The FAA must receive comments on this compliance with the requirements of this AD, deviations to RC steps, including substeps
AD action by September 5, 2017. the phrase ‘‘after the effective date of this and identified figures.
AD’’ must be used. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
(b) Affected ADs
deviated from using accepted methods in
This AD replaces AD 2017–02–03, (i) Credit for Previous Actions
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
Amendment 39–18782 (82 FR 10541, (1) For airplanes in Groups 4 through 8, 10, or inspection program without obtaining
February 14, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–02–03’’). 12, and 13, as identified in Boeing Alert approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
Service Bulletin 767–38A0073, R3: This including substeps and identified figures, can
(c) Applicability
paragraph provides credit for the actions still be done as specified, and the airplane
This AD applies to The Boeing Company specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Model 767–200, –300, and –400ER series actions were performed before the effective
airplanes, certificated in any category, as date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service (l) Related Information
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Bulletin 767–38A0073, dated November 12, (1) For more information about this AD,
767–38A0073, Revision 3, dated September 2013; Boeing Service Bulletin 767–38A0073, contact Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer,
8, 2016 (‘‘Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– Revision 1, dated November 5, 2014; or Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
38A0073, R3’’). Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–38A0073, Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601
(d) Subject Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015. Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
(2) For airplanes in Groups 1 through 3, phone: 425–917–6585; fax: 425–917–6590;
Air Transport Association (ATA) of and Group 9, Configuration 2, as identified email: stanley.chen@faa.gov.
America Code 38, Water/waste. in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– (2) For service information identified in
(e) Unsafe Condition 38A0073, R3: This paragraph provides credit this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
This AD was prompted by a report of a this AD, if those actions were performed Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
malfunction of the engine indication and before the effective date of this AD using MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
crew alerting system (EICAS) during flight. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–38A0073, telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
We are issuing this AD to prevent an Revision 2, dated August 10, 2015. www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
uncontrolled water leak from a defective referenced service information at the FAA,
potable water system coupling, which could (j) Parts Installation Prohibition
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
cause the main equipment center (MEC) line As of the effective date of this AD, no Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
replaceable units (LRUs) to become wet, person may install any plastic potable water on the availability of this material at the
resulting in an electrical short and potential coupling having part number (P/N) CA620 FAA, call 425–227–1221.
loss of several functions essential for safe series or P/N CA625 series on any airplane.
flight. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 12,
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance 2017.
(f) Compliance (AMOCs) Dionne Palermo,
Comply with this AD within the (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
compliance times specified, unless already Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
done. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if [FR Doc. 2017–15120 Filed 7–19–17; 8:45 am]
(g) Inspection of Couplings and Installation requested using the procedures found in 14
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of Spray Shrouds CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
Except as required by paragraph (h) of this or local Flight Standards District Office, as
AD: At the applicable times specified in appropriate. If sending information directly DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
Alert Service Bulletin 767–38A0073, R3, do attention of the person identified in Internal Revenue Service
all applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’ paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may
(required for compliance) in, and in be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
accordance with, the Accomplishment 26 CFR Parts 1 and 31
Requests@faa.gov.
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (2) Before using any approved AMOC, [REG–128483–15]
767–38A0073, R3. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: or lacking a principal inspector, the manager RIN 1545–BN12
Operators can take optional protective of the local flight standards district office/
measures to cover or shield their equipment Return Due Date and Extended Due
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certificate holding district office.
against water spray when performing the (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Date Changes
Potable Water System Leakage Test, as level of safety may be used for any repair,
specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
modification, or alteration required by this
767–38A0073, R3. AD if it is approved by the Boeing Treasury.
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(h) Exceptions to the Service Information Designation Authorization (ODA) that has by cross-reference to temporary
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin been authorized by the Manager, Seattle regulations.
767–38A0073, R3, uses the phrase ‘‘after the ACO, to make those findings. To be
original issue date of this service bulletin,’’ approved, the repair method, modification SUMMARY: In the Rules and Regulations
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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 September 5, 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 33465 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft and Aviation Safety |
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