82 FR 40735 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 165 (August 28, 2017)

Page Range		40735-40737
FR Document		2017-18164
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a flight test report indicating that the crew oxygen masks in the flight deck did not deploy correctly. This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine whether any crew oxygen mask having a certain part number is installed at four locations in the flight deck, and replacing affected crew oxygen masks. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0806; Product Identifier 2017-NM-064-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This proposed AD 
was prompted by a flight test report indicating that the crew oxygen 
masks in the flight deck did not deploy correctly. This proposed AD 
would require an inspection to determine whether any crew oxygen mask 
having a certain part number is installed at four locations in the 
flight deck, and replacing affected crew oxygen masks. We are proposing 
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 12, 
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-2017-0806.

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-
0806; 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 NPRM, 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: Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, 
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO 
Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA; phone: 425-917-6457; 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-2017-0806; 
Product Identifier 2017-NM-064-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 Model 787-8 flight test report indicating that 
the crew oxygen masks in the flight deck did not deploy correctly. When 
the crew oxygen masks were removed from the stowage boxes, the 
harnesses were stuck in the face masks. The harness could get caught in 
the oronasal mask or goggles and increase the time needed to don the 
crew oxygen mask. Removing the harness from the face mask required 
using two hands and exceeded the requirement for the flight crew to don 
the oxygen mask in 5 seconds. Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes use the 
same design for the crew oxygen masks. This mask removal condition, if 
not corrected, could lead to flight crew hypoxia and the loss of useful 
consciousness, possibly resulting in loss of control of the aircraft.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB350007-00, Issue 
001, dated May 9, 2017. The service information describes procedures 
for replacing the crew oxygen masks at four locations in the flight 
deck. 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 require accomplishment of the actions 
identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB350007-00, Issue 
001, dated May 9, 2017, described previously, except for any 
differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this 
proposed AD.
    For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this 
service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for

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and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0806.
    For airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or 
original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the 
effective date of this AD, this proposed AD requires an inspection to 
determine whether any crew oxygen mask having part number MLD20-626-1 
is installed, and replacement if necessary.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    The proposed AD applicability differs from the service information 
due to rotability of parts. Because the affected parts are rotable 
parts, we have determined that these parts could later be installed on 
airplanes that were initially delivered with acceptable parts, thereby 
subjecting those airplanes to the unsafe condition. We have coordinated 
this difference with Boeing.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 57 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                 Cost on U.S.
             Action                   Labor cost          Parts cost       Cost per product        operators
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Inspection......................  1 work-hour x $85   $0................  $85...............  $4,845
                                   per hour = $85.
Replacement.....................  Up to 4 work-hours  Up to $36,800.....  Up to $37,140.....  Up to $2,116,980
                                   x $85 per hour =
                                   $340.
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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.
    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 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-2017-0806; Product Identifier 
2017-NM-064-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 12, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 
airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a flight test report indicating that the 
crew oxygen masks in the flight deck did not deploy correctly. We 
are issuing this AD to prevent the oxygen mask harness from getting 
caught in the oronasal mask or goggles, which may lead to flight 
crew hypoxia and the loss of useful consciousness, possibly 
resulting in loss of control of the aircraft.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Oxygen Mask Inspection and Replacement

    For airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or 
original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the 
effective date of this AD: Within 72 months after the effective date 
of this AD, do an inspection to determine whether any crew oxygen 
mask having part number (P/N) MLD20-626-1 is installed at the four 
locations identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB350007-
00, Issue 001, dated May 9, 2017. A review of airplane maintenance 
records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number 
of the crew oxygen mask can be conclusively determined from that 
review. If any crew oxygen mask having P/N MLD20-626-1 is found 
installed, within 72 months after the effective date of this AD, do 
all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' in, and in accordance 
with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 
B787-81205-SB350007-00, Issue 001, dated May 9, 2017.

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(h) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a 
crew oxygen mask having P/N MLD20-626-1 on any airplane.

(i) 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 (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 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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled 
as 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 Susan L. Monroe, 
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, 
FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA; phone: 
425-917-6457; 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 August 17, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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issuance of rules and regulations. The 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
purpose of these notices is to give interested Discussion
Internet https://
persons an opportunity to participate in the www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view We have received a Model 787–8
rule making prior to the adoption of the final flight test report indicating that the crew
rules.
this referenced service information at
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, oxygen masks in the flight deck did not
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. deploy correctly. When the crew oxygen
For information on the availability of masks were removed from the stowage
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this material at the FAA, call 425–227– boxes, the harnesses were stuck in the
Federal Aviation Administration 1221. It is also available on the internet face masks. The harness could get
at http://www.regulations.gov by caught in the oronasal mask or goggles
14 CFR Part 39 searching for and locating Docket No. and increase the time needed to don the
FAA–2017–0806. crew oxygen mask. Removing the
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0806; Product harness from the face mask required
Identifier 2017–NM–064–AD] Examining the AD Docket using two hands and exceeded the
RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on requirement for the flight crew to don
the Internet at http:// the oxygen mask in 5 seconds. Model
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing www.regulations.gov by searching for 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes use the same
Company Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– design for the crew oxygen masks. This
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 0806; or in person at the Docket mask removal condition, if not
Administration (FAA), DOT. Management Facility between 9 a.m. corrected, could lead to flight crew
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, hypoxia and the loss of useful
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
except Federal holidays. The AD docket consciousness, possibly resulting in loss
(NPRM). of control of the aircraft.
contains this NPRM, the regulatory
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new evaluation, any comments received, and Related Service Information Under 1
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The other information. The street address for CFR Part 51
Boeing Company Model 787–8 and 787– the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin
9 airplanes. This proposed AD was 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
B787–81205–SB350007–00, Issue 001,
prompted by a flight test report Comments will be available in the AD
dated May 9, 2017. The service
indicating that the crew oxygen masks docket shortly after receipt.
information describes procedures for
in the flight deck did not deploy FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: replacing the crew oxygen masks at four
correctly. This proposed AD would Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, locations in the flight deck. This service
require an inspection to determine Cabin Safety and Environmental information is reasonably available
whether any crew oxygen mask having Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO because the interested parties have
a certain part number is installed at four Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, access to it through their normal course
locations in the flight deck, and WA; phone: 425–917–6457; fax: 425– of business or by the means identified
replacing affected crew oxygen masks. 917–6590; email: susan.l.monroe@ in the ADDRESSES section.
We are proposing this AD to address the faa.gov.
unsafe condition on these products. FAA’s Determination
DATES: We must receive comments on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
We are proposing this AD because we
this proposed AD by October 12, 2017. Comments Invited evaluated all the relevant information
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, and determined the unsafe condition
using the procedures found in 14 CFR We invite you to send any written described previously is likely to exist or
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following relevant data, views, or arguments about develop in other products of the same
methods: this proposal. Send your comments to type designs.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to an address listed under the ADDRESSES
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– Proposed AD Requirements
instructions for submitting comments. 2017–0806; Product Identifier 2017– This proposed AD would require
• Fax: 202–493–2251. NM–064–AD’’ at the beginning of your accomplishment of the actions
• Mail: U.S. Department of comments. We specifically invite identified as ‘‘RC’’ (required for
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments on the overall regulatory, compliance) in the Accomplishment
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room economic, environmental, and energy Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin
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W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., aspects of this NPRM. We will consider B787–81205–SB350007–00, Issue 001,
Washington, DC 20590. all comments received by the closing dated May 9, 2017, described
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail date and may amend this NPRM previously, except for any differences
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 because of those comments. identified as exceptions in the
p.m., Monday through Friday, except We will post all comments we regulatory text of this proposed AD.
Federal holidays. receive, without change, to http:// For information on the procedures
For service information identified in www.regulations.gov, including any and compliance times, see this service
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial personal information you provide. We information at http://
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data will also post a report summarizing each www.regulations.gov by searching for

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and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– MLD20–626–1 is installed, and initially delivered with acceptable parts,
0806. replacement if necessary. thereby subjecting those airplanes to the
For airplanes with an original Differences Between This Proposed AD unsafe condition. We have coordinated
certificate of airworthiness or original and the Service Information this difference with Boeing.
export certificate of airworthiness The proposed AD applicability differs Costs of Compliance
issued on or before the effective date of from the service information due to
this AD, this proposed AD requires an rotability of parts. Because the affected We estimate that this proposed AD
inspection to determine whether any parts are rotable parts, we have affects 57 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
crew oxygen mask having part number determined that these parts could later estimate the following costs to comply
be installed on airplanes that were with this proposed AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators

Inspection .......................... 1 work-hour × $85 per $0 ...................................... $85 .................................... $4,845
hour = $85.
Replacement ..................... Up to 4 work-hours × $85 Up to $36,800 ................... Up to $37,140 ................... Up to $2,116,980
per hour = $340.

Authority for This Rulemaking responsibilities among the various (b) Affected ADs
Title 49 of the United States Code levels of government. None.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Applicability
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, certify this proposed regulation:
This AD applies to all The Boeing
section 106, describes the authority of (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Company Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: action’’ under Executive Order 12866, certificated in any category.
Aviation Programs, describes in more (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
detail the scope of the Agency’s the DOT Regulatory Policies and (d) Subject
authority. Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Air Transport Association (ATA) of
We are issuing this rulemaking under 1979), America Code 35, Oxygen.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (e) Unsafe Condition
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: in Alaska, and This AD was prompted by a flight test
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (4) Will not have a significant report indicating that the crew oxygen masks
section, Congress charges the FAA with economic impact, positive or negative, in the flight deck did not deploy correctly.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in on a substantial number of small entities We are issuing this AD to prevent the oxygen
air commerce by prescribing regulations under the criteria of the Regulatory mask harness from getting caught in the
for practices, methods, and procedures Flexibility Act. oronasal mask or goggles, which may lead to
the Administrator finds necessary for flight crew hypoxia and the loss of useful
safety in air commerce. This regulation List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 consciousness, possibly resulting in loss of
is within the scope of that authority control of the aircraft.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
because it addresses an unsafe condition safety, Incorporation by reference, (f) Compliance
that is likely to exist or develop on Safety. Comply with this AD within the
products identified in this rulemaking compliance times specified, unless already
action. The Proposed Amendment done.
This proposed AD is issued in Accordingly, under the authority
accordance with authority delegated by (g) Oxygen Mask Inspection and
delegated to me by the Administrator, Replacement
the Executive Director, Aircraft the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Certification Service, as authorized by For airplanes with an original certificate of
39 as follows: airworthiness or original export certificate of
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
airworthiness issued on or before the
with that order, issuance of ADs is PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS effective date of this AD: Within 72 months
normally a function of the Compliance DIRECTIVES after the effective date of this AD, do an
and Airworthiness Division, but during inspection to determine whether any crew
this transition period, the Executive ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 oxygen mask having part number (P/N)
Director has delegated the authority to continues to read as follows: MLD20–626–1 is installed at the four
issue ADs applicable to transport Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. locations identified in Boeing Service
category airplanes to the Director of the Bulletin B787–81205–SB350007–00, Issue
System Oversight Division. § 39.13 [Amended] 001, dated May 9, 2017. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of
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Regulatory Findings ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
this inspection if the part number of the crew
the following new airworthiness oxygen mask can be conclusively determined
We determined that this proposed AD directive (AD):
would not have federalism implications from that review. If any crew oxygen mask
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– having P/N MLD20–626–1 is found installed,
under Executive Order 13132. This
2017–0806; Product Identifier 2017– within 72 months after the effective date of
proposed AD would not have a this AD, do all applicable actions identified
NM–064–AD.
substantial direct effect on the States, on as ‘‘RC’’ in, and in accordance with, the
the relationship between the national (a) Comments Due Date Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Government and the States, or on the We must receive comments by October 12, Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB350007–00,
distribution of power and 2017. Issue 001, dated May 9, 2017.

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(h) Parts Installation Prohibition on the availability of this material at the you can contact the Airspace Policy
As of the effective date of this AD, no FAA, call 425–227–1221. Group, Federal Aviation
person may install a crew oxygen mask Issued in Renton, Washington, on August Administration, 800 Independence
having P/N MLD20–626–1 on any airplane. 17, 2017. Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Jeffrey E. Duven, telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
(AMOCs) Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft also available for inspection at the
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, Certification Service. National Archives and Records
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs [FR Doc. 2017–18164 Filed 8–25–17; 8:45 am] Administration (NARA). For
for this AD, if requested using the procedures BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information on the availability of FAA
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your 741–6030, or go to http://
principal inspector or local Flight Standards DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.archives.gov/federal_register/
District Office, as appropriate. If sending code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
information directly to the manager of the Federal Aviation Administration locations.html.
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
14 CFR Part 71 Designations and Reporting Points, is
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-
ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0665; Airspace published yearly and effective on
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Docket No. 17–ASO–7] September 15.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Proposed Amendment of VOR Federal Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office
of the local flight standards district office/ Airways V–56 and V–209 in the Vicinity
certificate holding district office. of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
of Kewanee, AL Administration, 800 Independence
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair, AGENCY: Federal Aviation Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
modification, or alteration required by this Administration (FAA), DOT. telephone: (202) 267–8783.
AD if it is approved by the Boeing ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Commercial Airplanes Organization
(NPRM).
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Authority for This Rulemaking
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO SUMMARY: This action proposes to
Branch, to make those findings. To be The FAA’s authority to issue rules
modify VHF Omnidirectional Range regarding aviation safety is found in
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
(VOR) Federal airways V–56 and V–209, Title 49 of the United States Code.
the certification basis of the airplane, and the in the vicinity of Kewanee, AL. This Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
approval must specifically refer to this AD. action is necessary due to the planned authority of the FAA Administrator.
(4) For service information that contains decommissioning of the Kewanee, AL, Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions VORTAC navigation aid, which describes in more detail the scope of the
of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD provides navigation guidance for agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
apply. segments of the routes. This proposal promulgated under the authority
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including would provide for the safe and efficient
substeps under an RC step and any figures described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
use of navigable airspace within the Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
National Airspace System. section, the FAA is charged with
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC DATES: Comments must be received on prescribing regulations to assign the use
requirement is removed from that step or or before October 12, 2017. of the airspace necessary to ensure the
substep. An AMOC is required for any ADDRESSES: Send comments on this safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
deviations to RC steps, including substeps proposal to the U.S. Department of airspace. This regulation is within the
and identified figures. Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 scope of that authority as it would
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building modify the VOR Federal airway route
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, structure in the eastern United States to
or inspection program without obtaining Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1 maintain the efficient flow of air traffic.
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, (800) 647–5527 or (202) 366–9826. You
Comments Invited
including substeps and identified figures, can must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–
still be done as specified, and the airplane 2017–0665 and Airspace Docket No. 17– Interested parties are invited to
can be put back in an airworthy condition. ASO–7 at the beginning of your participate in this proposed rulemaking
(j) Related Information comments. You may also submit by submitting such written data, views,
comments through the Internet at http:// or arguments as they may desire.
(1) For more information about this AD,
www.regulations.gov. You may review Comments that provide the factual basis
contact Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace
Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental the public docket containing the supporting the views and suggestions
Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, proposal, any comments received, and presented are particularly helpful in
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA; phone: any final disposition in person in the developing reasoned regulatory
425–917–6457; fax: 425–917–6590; email: Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and decisions on the proposal. Comments
susan.l.monroe@faa.gov. 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, are specifically invited on the overall
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(2) For service information identified in except federal holidays. The Docket regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Office (telephone 1 (800) 647–5527, is environmental, and energy-related
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data on the ground floor of the building at aspects of the proposal.
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
the above address. Communications should identify both
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this Designations and Reporting Points, and 2017–0665 and Airspace Docket No. 17–
referenced service information at the FAA, subsequent amendments can be viewed ASO–7) and be submitted in triplicate to
Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ the Docket Management Facility (see
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information publications/. For further information, ADDRESSES section for address and

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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 October 12, 2017.
Contact		Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA; phone: 425-917-6457; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 40735
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
82 FR 40735 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

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Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 165 (August 28, 2017)

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