82 FR 38629 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 156 (August 15, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 156 (August 15, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-16666 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 15, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 38629-38632] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-16666] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0771; Product Identifier 2016-NM-212-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) 2015-09- 07, which applies to all The Boeing Company Model 787 airplanes. AD 2015-09-07 requires a repetitive maintenance task for electrical power deactivation. Since we issued AD 2015-09-07, Boeing has developed new software for the generator control unit (GCU) that addresses the software counter overflow anomaly that prompted the issuance of AD 2015-09-07. This proposed AD would require installing the new GCU software. This proposed AD would also remove certain airplanes from the applicability. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 29, 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 Standards Branch, 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-2017-0771. 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- 0771; 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: Stephen Oshiro, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6480; 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-2017-0771; Product Identifier 2016-NM-212-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On April 23, 2015, we issued AD 2015-09-07, Amendment 39-18153 (80 FR 24789, May 1, 2015) (``AD 2015-09-07''), for all The Boeing Company Model 787 airplanes. AD 2015-09-07 requires a repetitive maintenance task for electrical power deactivation on Model 787 airplanes. AD 2015- 09-07 resulted from the determination that a Model 787 airplane that has been powered continuously for 248 days can lose all alternating current (AC) electrical power due to the GCUs simultaneously going into failsafe mode. This condition is caused by a software counter internal to the GCUs that will overflow after 248 days of continuous power. We issued AD 2015-09-07 to prevent loss of all AC electrical power, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. Actions Since AD 2015-09-07 Was Issued The preamble to AD 2015-09-07 specifies that we consider the requirements ``interim action'' and that the manufacturer is developing a modification to address the unsafe condition. That AD explains that we might consider further rulemaking if a modification is developed, approved, and available. Since we issued AD 2015-09-07, Boeing has developed new software for the Model 787 GCU that addresses the software counter overflow anomaly that prompted the issuance of AD 2015-09-07. Installation of the new software eliminates the need for performing the repetitive maintenance [[Page 38630]] actions (i.e., repetitive electrical power deactivations) that were mandated by AD 2015-09-07 as a means of mitigating the GCU software counter overflow anomaly. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information. Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016, which describes procedures for installing operational program software (OPS) into each of the six GCUs and doing a software check. This service information specifies to concurrently accomplish the following two service bulletins: Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB280018-00, Issue 001, dated April 17, 2014, which describes procedures for installing fuel quantity management program software and doing a software check. Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015, which describes procedures for installing common interface control document 9.3 software and doing a software check. Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-15-0248-01B, dated April 19, 2015; and Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-15-0248- 01B(R1), dated April 20, 2015. This service information describes procedures for electrical power deactivation of Model 787 airplanes. These documents are distinct due to editorial revisions. 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 retain all requirements of AD 2015-09-07. However, this proposed AD removes certain airplanes from the applicability of AD 2015-09-07, which affects all Model 787 airplanes. The new software specified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016, has already been installed on airplanes having line numbers 4, 5, 10, 12-19, 22, 369, 371, 373, and 375-552 and will be installed in production on line numbers 553 and subsequent. Line numbers 1, 2, and 3 are no longer in service. Therefore, this proposed AD only affects airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016. This proposed AD would also require installing the new software and accomplishing applicable corrective actions specified in the service information described previously. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0771. The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this proposed AD. Corrective actions correct or address any condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016, states that this revision has no effect on airplanes on which Issue 001 was previously done. However, this proposed AD will require additional action for Group 2 airplanes. Operators of Group 2 airplanes will be required to accomplish the actions in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, issue 003, dated October 15, 2015, on those airplanes. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 47 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Electrical power deactivation 1 work-hour x $85 $0 $85 per deactivation $3,995 per (actions retained from AD 2015- per hour = $85 per cycle. deactivation cycle. 09-07). deactivation cycle. Software installation (new 5 work-hours x $85 $0 $425................ $19,975. proposed action). per hour = 425. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Costs for Concurrent Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Install fuel quantity management 1 work-hour x $85 per \1\.................... Up to $3,995. program software. hour = $85. Install common interface control Up to 15 work-hours X \1\.................... Up to $59,925. document 9.3 software. $85 per hour = $1,275. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts cost estimates for the concurrent actions specified in this proposed AD. 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 available 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, [[Page 38631]] 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. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. 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: 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) 2015-09-07, Amendment 39-18153 (80 FR 24789, May 1, 2015), and adding the following new AD: The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0771; Product Identifier 2016-NM-212-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by September 29, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-09-07, Amendment 39-18153 (80 FR 24789, May 1, 2015) (``AD 2015-09-07''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical power. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by the determination that a Model 787 airplane that has been powered continuously for 248 days can lose all alternating current (AC) electrical power due to the generator control units (GCUs) simultaneously going into failsafe mode. This condition is caused by a software counter internal to the GCUs that will overflow after 248 days of continuous power. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of all AC electrical power, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Repetitive Maintenance Task: Electrical Power Deactivation With a New Reference To Terminating Action This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of AD 2015-09-07, with a new reference to terminating action. At the latest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, accomplish electrical power deactivation on the airplane, in accordance with step 2) in ``DESIRED ACTION'' of Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-15-0248-01B, dated April 19, 2015; or Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-15-0248-01B(R1), dated April 20, 2015. The main and auxiliary power unit (APU) batteries do not need to be disconnected when performing the electrical power deactivation. Repeat the electrical power deactivation thereafter at intervals not to exceed 120 days until the software installation required by paragraph (h) of this AD is done. (1) Within 120 days after the last electrical power deactivation in accordance with step 2) in ``DESIRED ACTION'' of Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-15-0248-01B, dated April 19, 2015; or Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-15-0248-01B(R1), dated April 20, 2015. (2) Within 120 days after the date of issuance of the original certificate of airworthiness or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness. (3) Within 7 days after May 1, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-09-07). (h) New Requirement of This AD: Software Installation Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD: Install new operational program software (OPS) into each of the six GCUs, do a software check, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Accomplishment of the actions required by this paragraph on all six GCUs on an airplane terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane. (i) New Requirement of This AD: Concurrent Actions (1) For Group 1 airplanes as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016: Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) and (i)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Install new fuel quantity management program software and do a software check, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB280018-00, Issue 001, dated April 17, 2014. If any software check fails, before further flight, do corrective actions, repeat the check, and do applicable corrective actions until the software passes the check. (ii) Install new common interface control document 9.3 software and do software checks, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015. If any software check fails, before further flight, do corrective actions, repeat the check, and do applicable corrective actions until the software passes the check. (2) For Group 2 airplanes as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016: Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, install new common interface control document 9.3 software and do software checks, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB420006-00, Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015. If any software check fails, before further flight, do corrective actions, repeat the check, and do applicable corrective actions until the software passes the check. (j) Credit for Previous Actions (1) For Group 1 and Group 3 airplanes as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 001, dated December 22, 2015: This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph [[Page 38632]] (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063- 00, Issue 001, dated December 22, 2015. (2) For Group 2 airplanes as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 001, dated December 22, 2015: This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB240063-00, Issue 001, dated December 22, 2015, and provided the actions specified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015, are done within 12 months after the effective date of this AD. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, 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 certification office, 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 Branch, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2015-09-07 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD. (5) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (k)(5)(i) and (k)(5)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (l) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Stephen Oshiro, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6480; 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 Standards Branch, 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 28, 2017. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-16666 Filed 8-14-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any (GCU) that addresses the software SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone:
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective counter overflow anomaly that 425–917–6480; fax: 425–917–6590;
actions from a manufacturer, the action must prompted the issuance of AD 2015–09– email: Stephen.Oshiro@faa.gov.
be accomplished using a method approved 07. This proposed AD would require SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
installing the new GCU software. This
proposed AD would also remove certain Comments Invited
DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
must include the DAO-authorized signature. airplanes from the applicability. We are We invite you to send any written
proposing this AD to address the unsafe relevant data, views, or arguments about
(p) Related Information condition on these products. this proposal. Send your comments to
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing DATES: We must receive comments on an address listed under the ADDRESSES
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
this proposed AD by September 29,
Airworthiness Directive 2016–23R1, dated 2017–0771; Product Identifier 2016–
February 20, 2017, for related information. 2017.
NM–212–AD’’ at the beginning of your
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments. We specifically invite
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov using the procedures found in 14 CFR
by searching for and locating Docket No. comments on the overall regulatory,
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
FAA–2017–0775. methods:
(2) For more information about this AD, aspects of this proposed AD. We will
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the
contact Aziz Ahmed, Airframe Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD because of those
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; • Fax: 202–493–2251. comments.
telephone: 516–228–7329; fax: 516–794– • Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
5531. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http://
(3) For service information identified in 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail substantive verbal contact we receive
855–7401; email thd.crj@ address above between 9 a.m. and 5
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// about this proposed AD.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
www.bombardier.com. You may view this Discussion
service information at the FAA, Transport Federal holidays.
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., For service information identified in On April 23, 2015, we issued AD
Renton, WA. For information on the this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial 2015–09–07, Amendment 39–18153 (80
availability of this material at the FAA, call Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data FR 24789, May 1, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–09–
425–227–1221. Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster 07’’), for all The Boeing Company Model
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 787 airplanes. AD 2015–09–07 requires
2, 2017. 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; a repetitive maintenance task for
Jeffrey E. Duven, Internet https:// electrical power deactivation on Model
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view 787 airplanes. AD 2015–09–07 resulted
Certification Service. this referenced service information at from the determination that a Model 787
[FR Doc. 2017–16777 Filed 8–14–17; 8:45 am]
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, airplane that has been powered
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. continuously for 248 days can lose all
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For information on the availability of alternating current (AC) electrical power
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– due to the GCUs simultaneously going
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at http://www.regulations.gov by caused by a software counter internal to
Federal Aviation Administration searching for and locating Docket No. the GCUs that will overflow after 248
FAA–2017–0771. days of continuous power. We issued
14 CFR Part 39 Examining the AD Docket AD 2015–09–07 to prevent loss of all AC
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0771; Product electrical power, which could result in
You may examine the AD docket on loss of control of the airplane.
Identifier 2016–NM–212–AD] the Internet at http://
RIN 2120–AA64 www.regulations.gov by searching for Actions Since AD 2015–09–07 Was
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Issued
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 0771; or in person at the Docket The preamble to AD 2015–09–07
Company Airplanes Management Facility between 9 a.m. specifies that we consider the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, requirements ‘‘interim action’’ and that
Administration (FAA), DOT. except Federal holidays. The AD docket the manufacturer is developing a
contains this proposed AD, the modification to address the unsafe
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
regulatory evaluation, any comments condition. That AD explains that we
(NPRM).
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Company Model 787 airplanes. AD available in the AD docket shortly after software for the Model 787 GCU that
2015–09–07 requires a repetitive receipt. addresses the software counter overflow
maintenance task for electrical power FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: anomaly that prompted the issuance of
deactivation. Since we issued AD 2015– Stephen Oshiro, Aerospace Engineer, AD 2015–09–07. Installation of the new
09–07, Boeing has developed new Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, software eliminates the need for
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Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Operator Message MOM–MOM–15–0248–
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 01B, dated April 19, 2015; or Boeing Multi
§ 39.13 [Amended] Operator Message MOM–MOM–15–0248–
section, Congress charges the FAA with
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 01B(R1), dated April 20, 2015.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (2) Within 120 days after the date of
air commerce by prescribing regulations removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2015–09–07, Amendment 39–18153 (80 issuance of the original certificate of
for practices, methods, and procedures airworthiness or the date of issuance of the
the Administrator finds necessary for FR 24789, May 1, 2015), and adding the original export certificate of airworthiness.
safety in air commerce. This regulation following new AD: (3) Within 7 days after May 1, 2015 (the
is within the scope of that authority The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– effective date of AD 2015–09–07).
because it addresses an unsafe condition 2017–0771; Product Identifier 2016–
(h) New Requirement of This AD: Software
that is likely to exist or develop on NM–212–AD.
Installation
products identified in this rulemaking (a) Comments Due Date Within 12 months after the effective date
action. The FAA must receive comments on this of this AD: Install new operational program
This proposed AD is issued in AD action by September 29, 2017. software (OPS) into each of the six GCUs, do
accordance with authority delegated by a software check, and do all applicable
the Executive Director, Aircraft (b) Affected ADs corrective actions, in accordance with the
Certification Service, as authorized by This AD replaces AD 2015–09–07, Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance Amendment 39–18153 (80 FR 24789, May 1, Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB240063–00,
with that order, issuance of ADs is 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–09–07’’). Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016. Do all
normally a function of the Compliance applicable corrective actions before further
(c) Applicability flight. Accomplishment of the actions
and Airworthiness Division, but during This AD applies to The Boeing Company required by this paragraph on all six GCUs
this transition period, the Executive Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes, on an airplane terminates the requirements of
Director has delegated the authority to certificated in any category, as identified in paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane.
issue ADs applicable to transport Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–
category airplanes to the Director of the SB240063–00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016. (i) New Requirement of This AD: Concurrent
Actions
System Oversight Division. (d) Subject
(1) For Group 1 airplanes as identified in
Regulatory Findings Air Transport Association (ATA) of Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–
We have determined that this America Code 24, Electrical power. SB240063–00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016:
proposed AD would not have federalism (e) Unsafe Condition Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing
the actions required by paragraph (h) of this
implications under Executive Order This AD was prompted by the AD, do the actions specified in paragraph
13132. This proposed AD would not determination that a Model 787 airplane that (i)(1)(i) and (i)(1)(ii) of this AD.
have a substantial direct effect on the has been powered continuously for 248 days (i) Install new fuel quantity management
States, on the relationship between the can lose all alternating current (AC) electrical program software and do a software check, in
national Government and the States, or power due to the generator control units accordance with the Accomplishment
on the distribution of power and (GCUs) simultaneously going into failsafe Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787–
mode. This condition is caused by a software 81205–SB280018–00, Issue 001, dated April
responsibilities among the various counter internal to the GCUs that will
levels of government. 17, 2014. If any software check fails, before
overflow after 248 days of continuous power. further flight, do corrective actions, repeat
For the reasons discussed above, I We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of all the check, and do applicable corrective
certify that the proposed regulation: AC electrical power, which could result in actions until the software passes the check.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory loss of control of the airplane. (ii) Install new common interface control
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, document 9.3 software and do software
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (f) Compliance
checks, in accordance with the
the DOT Regulatory Policies and Comply with this AD within the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, compliance times specified, unless already Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB420006–00,
1979), done. Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015. If any
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (g) Retained Repetitive Maintenance Task: software check fails, before further flight, do
in Alaska, and Electrical Power Deactivation With a New corrective actions, repeat the check, and do
(4) Will not have a significant Reference To Terminating Action applicable corrective actions until the
software passes the check.
economic impact, positive or negative, This paragraph restates the actions (2) For Group 2 airplanes as identified in
on a substantial number of small entities required by paragraph (g) of AD 2015–09–07, Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–
under the criteria of the Regulatory with a new reference to terminating action. SB240063–00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016:
Flexibility Act. At the latest of the times specified in Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, the actions required by paragraph (h) of this
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 accomplish electrical power deactivation on AD, install new common interface control
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the airplane, in accordance with step 2) in document 9.3 software and do software
safety, Incorporation by reference, ‘‘DESIRED ACTION’’ of Boeing Multi checks, in accordance with the
Operator Message MOM–MOM–15–0248– Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Safety.
01B, dated April 19, 2015; or Boeing Multi Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB420006–00,
The Proposed Amendment Operator Message MOM–MOM–15–0248– Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015. If any
01B(R1), dated April 20, 2015. The main and software check fails, before further flight, do
Accordingly, under the authority auxiliary power unit (APU) batteries do not corrective actions, repeat the check, and do
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delegated to me by the Administrator, need to be disconnected when performing applicable corrective actions until the
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part the electrical power deactivation. Repeat the software passes the check.
39 as follows: electrical power deactivation thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 120 days until the (j) Credit for Previous Actions
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS software installation required by paragraph (1) For Group 1 and Group 3 airplanes as
DIRECTIVES (h) of this AD is done. identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787–
(1) Within 120 days after the last electrical 81205–SB240063–00, Issue 001, dated
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 power deactivation in accordance with step December 22, 2015: This paragraph provides
continues to read as follows: 2) in ‘‘DESIRED ACTION’’ of Boeing Multi credit for the actions specified in paragraph
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(h) of this AD, if those actions were (l) Related Information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
performed before the effective date of this AD (1) For more information about this AD, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
using Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– contact Stephen Oshiro, Aerospace Engineer, instructions for submitting comments.
SB240063–00, Issue 001, dated December 22, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
2015.
(2) For Group 2 airplanes as identified in
Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., • Mail: U.S. Department of
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917– Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– 6480; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
SB240063–00, Issue 001, dated December 22, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Stephen.Oshiro@faa.gov.
2015: This paragraph provides credit for the (2) For service information identified in W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Washington, DC 20590.
if those actions were performed before the
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
effective date of this AD using Boeing Service address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
Bulletin B787–81205–SB240063–00, Issue
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; p.m., Monday through Friday, except
001, dated December 22, 2015, and provided
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// Federal holidays.
the actions specified in Boeing Service
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this For service information identified in
Bulletin B787–81205–SB420006–00, Issue
referenced service information at the FAA, this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
003, dated October 15, 2015, are done within
Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind
12 months after the effective date of this AD. Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) FAA, call 425–227–1221. Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 28,
Internet https://
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs 2017.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with this referenced service information at
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
Aircraft Certification Service.
principal inspector or local Flight Standards 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
District Office, as appropriate. If sending [FR Doc. 2017–16666 Filed 8–14–17; 8:45 am] For information on the availability of
information directly to the manager of the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
certification office, send it to the attention of 1221. It is also available on the Internet
the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of at http://www.regulations.gov by
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION searching for and locating Docket No.
ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Federal Aviation Administration FAA–2017–0772.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Examining the AD Docket
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 14 CFR Part 39
of the local flight standards district office/ You may examine the AD docket on
certificate holding district office. the Internet at http://
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0772; Product
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
Identifier 2017–NM–075–AD]
www.regulations.gov by searching for
level of safety may be used for any repair, and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
modification, or alteration required by this 0772; or in person at the Docket
AD if it is approved by the Boeing RIN 2120–AA64
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Company Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Branch, to make those findings. To be contains this NPRM, the regulatory
approved, the repair method, modification
AGENCY: Federal Aviation evaluation, any comments received, and
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Administration (FAA), DOT. other information. The street address for
the certification basis of the airplane, and the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
approval must specifically refer to this AD. (NPRM). 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
(4) AMOCs approved previously for AD Comments will be available in the AD
2015–09–07 are approved as AMOCs for the SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new docket shortly after receipt.
corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
this AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200,
(5) For service information that contains Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer,
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
steps that are labeled as Required for Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles
airplanes. This proposed AD was
Compliance (RC), the provisions of ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
paragraphs (k)(5)(i) and (k)(5)(ii) of this AD prompted by reports of crack
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
apply. indications in the right wing upper aft
phone: 562–627–5313; fax: 562–627–
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including skin, originating from fastener holes
5210; email: payman.soltani@faa.gov.
substeps under an RC step and any figures common to the rear spar upper chord.
identified in an RC step, must be done to This proposed AD would require SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is repetitive inspections for cracking of the Comments Invited
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC wing upper aft skin, and applicable on-
requirement is removed from that step or condition actions. We are proposing this We invite you to send any written
substep. An AMOC is required for any
AD to address the unsafe condition on relevant data, views, or arguments about
deviations to RC steps, including substeps this proposal. Send your comments to
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and identified figures. these products.
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be DATES: We must receive comments on
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
deviated from using accepted methods in this proposed AD by September 29, 2017–0772; Product Identifier 2017–
accordance with the operator’s maintenance 2017.
or inspection program without obtaining NM–075–AD’’ at the beginning of your
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments. We specifically invite
including substeps and identified figures, can using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
still be done as specified, and the airplane 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
can be put back in an airworthy condition. methods: aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
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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 29, 2017. | |
| Contact | Stephen Oshiro, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6480; fax: 425-917- 6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 38629 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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