82 FR 41326 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 168 (August 31, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 168 (August 31, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-18397 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 168 (Thursday, August 31, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 41326-41329] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-18397] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0247; Product Identifier 2016-NM-180-AD; Amendment 39-19015; AD 2017-18-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-05-03, which applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. AD 2012-05-03 required modifying the fluid drain path in the leading edge area of the wing. This AD requires additional work to seal those drainage holes in the wing access panels. This AD was prompted by a design review following a ground fire [[Page 41327]] incident and reports of flammable fluid leaks from the wing leading edge area onto the engine exhaust area. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 5, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 5, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of April 24, 2012 (77 FR 16143, March 20, 2012). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this 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- 0247. 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- 0247; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6505; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2012-05-03, Amendment 39-16975 (77 FR 16143, March 20, 2012) (``AD 2012-05-03''). AD 2012-05-03 applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 11, 2017 (82 FR 17403). The NPRM was prompted by a design review following a ground fire incident and reports of flammable fluid leaks from the wing leading edge area onto the engine exhaust area. The NPRM proposed to continue to require modifying the fluid drain path in the leading edge area of the wing. The NPRM also proposed to require additional work to seal those drainage holes in the wing access panels. We are issuing this AD to prevent flammable fluid from leaking onto the engine exhaust nozzle, which could result in a fire. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016. This service information divides the affected airplanes into 10 groups. For all groups, this service information describes procedures for modifying the fluid drain path in the leading edge area of the wing. The modification consists of changing fluid dam assemblies at wing outboard leading edge station (OLES) 1250, and installing seal assemblies at OLES 1185. Additionally, this service information specifies changing the lower leading edge wing panels through repairs and installation of parts. For Groups 1 through 6 airplanes, this service information also specifies installing fluid dam assemblies at wing OLES 770. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 258 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fluid drainage modification (Groups 1- 95 work-hours x $85 per $33,609 $41,684 $5,960,812 6) (143 airplanes) (actions retained hour = $8,075. from AD 2012-05-03). Fluid drainage modification (Groups 7- 90 work-hours x $85 per 29,304 36,954 4,249,710 10) (115 airplanes) (actions retained hour = $7,650. from AD 2012-05-03). Drainage hole repair (258 airplanes) 2 work-hours x $85 per 9 179 46,182 (new action). hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this 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. [[Page 41328]] 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 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-05-03, Amendment 39-16975 (77 FR 16143, March 20, 2012), and adding the following new AD: 2017-18-06 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19015; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0247; Product Identifier 2016-NM-180-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 5, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2012-05-03, Amendment 39-16975 (77 FR 16143, March 20, 2012) (``AD 2012-05-03''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747- 400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a design review following a ground fire incident and reports of flammable fluid leaks from the wing leading edge area onto the engine exhaust area. We are issuing this AD to prevent flammable fluid from leaking onto the engine exhaust nozzle, which could result in a fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Leading Edge Installation, With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2012-05-03, with revised service information. Within 60 months after April 24, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-05-03), modify the fluid drain path in the leading edge area of the wing, in accordance with all applicable parts of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, Revision 1, dated July 25, 2011; or Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016. (h) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (h) of AD 2012-05-03, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for modification of the fluid drain path required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if the modification was performed before April 24, 2012, using Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, dated November 9, 2010. (i) New Requirement to Seal Drainage Holes For airplanes on which the actions specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, dated November 9, 2010; or Revision 1, dated July 25, 2011; were done: Within 2 years after the effective date of this AD, fill the drainage holes in wing panels 521EB and 621EB with sealant, in accordance with Part 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016. (j) 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 (k)(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 2012-05-03 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6505; fax: 425- 917-6590; email: [email protected]. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(5) and (l)(6) of this AD. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on October 5, 2017. (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016. (ii) Reserved. [[Page 41329]] (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on April 24, 2012 (77 FR 16143, March 20, 2012). (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2332, Revision 1, dated July 25, 2011. (ii) Reserved. (5) 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. (6) You may view this 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. (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 21, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-18397 Filed 8-30-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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TABLE 3 TO PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS AD—COMPLIANCE TIMES FOR INSPECTIONS—Continued
Repetitive inspection
Airplane model Initial inspection intervals
FALCON 2000EX airplanes ............... Prior to exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since the airplane’s first flight, or 1,000 flight cycles.
within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever oc-
curs later.
(i) Corrective Action (2) The installation of the anti-ice piccolo (ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX–
If any discrepancy is found during any tube must be accomplished in accordance 391, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016.
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this with a method approved by the Manager, (3) For service information identified in
AD: Before further flight, replace the affected International Section, Transport Standards this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or Dassault Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
anti-ice piccolo tube with a new or
Aviation’s EASA DOA. 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
serviceable part, and replace or re-identify
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http://
the affected wing outboard slat as applicable, (n) Other FAA AD Provisions www.dassaultfalcon.com.
in accordance with the Accomplishment
The following provisions also apply to this (4) You may view this service information
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin
AD: at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
F2000–431, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
or Service Bulletin F2000EX–391, Revision 1, information on the availability of this
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
dated June 6, 2016; as applicable. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
(j) Reporting Provisions has the authority to approve AMOCs for this (5) You may view this service information
AD, if requested using the procedures found that is incorporated by reference at the
Although Dassault Service Bulletin F2000– National Archives and Records
431, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; and in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal Administration (NARA). For information on
Service Bulletin F2000EX–391, Revision 1, the availability of this material at NARA, call
dated June 6, 2016; specify to submit a report inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
of crack findings to Dassault, this AD does www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
not require a report. directly to the International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in locations.html.
(k) Optional Terminating Action paragraph (o)(2) of this AD. Information may Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
Modification of an airplane by installing a be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- 21, 2017.
new or serviceable anti-ice piccolo tube, and REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Dionne Palermo,
replacing or re-identifying the affected wing approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
outboard slat, terminates the repetitive principal inspector, or lacking a principal
Aircraft Certification Service.
inspections required by paragraph (h) of this inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding [FR Doc. 2017–18391 Filed 8–30–17; 8:45 am]
AD, if done in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault district office. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Service Bulletin F2000–431, Revision 1, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
dated June 6, 2016; or Service Bulletin requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
F2000EX–391, Revision 1, dated June 6, actions from a manufacturer, the action must DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2016; as applicable. be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section, Federal Aviation Administration
(l) Parts Installation Prohibition Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
As of the time specified in paragraph (l)(1) EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA. If 14 CFR Part 39
or (l)(2) of this AD, as applicable, no person approved by the DOA, the approval must
may install on any airplane an affected anti- include the DOA-authorized signature. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0247; Product
ice piccolo tube or an affected outboard slat. Identifier 2016–NM–180–AD; Amendment
(1) For an airplane that, on the effective (o) Related Information 39–19015; AD 2017–18–06]
date of this AD, has an affected anti-ice (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
RIN 2120–AA64
piccolo tube or an affected outboard slat Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
installed: After modification of that airplane 2016–0149, dated July 25, 2016, for related
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
as required by paragraph (i) of this AD. information. This MCAI may be found in the
(2) For an airplane that, on the effective AD docket on the Internet at http:// Company Airplanes
date of this AD, does not have an affected www.regulations.gov by searching for and AGENCY: Federal Aviation
anti-ice piccolo tube or an affected outboard locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0475. Administration (FAA), DOT.
slat installed: As of the effective date of this (2) For more information about this AD,
AD. contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, ACTION: Final rule.
International Section, Transport Standards
(m) Later-Approved Parts SUMMARY: We are superseding
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Installation on an airplane of an anti-ice Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425– Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–05–
piccolo tube having a part number approved 227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. 03, which applied to certain The Boeing
after the effective date of this AD is Company Model 747–100, 747–100B,
acceptable for compliance with the (p) Material Incorporated by Reference 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C,
requirements of paragraph (i) or paragraph (k) (1) The Director of the Federal Register 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747–
of this AD, as applicable, provided the approved the incorporation by reference 400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
conditions in paragraphs (m)(1) and (m)(2) of (IBR) of the service information listed in this
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series airplanes. AD 2012–05–03
this AD are met. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
required modifying the fluid drain path
(1) The anti-ice piccolo tube part number part 51.
must be approved by the Manager, (2) You must use this service information in the leading edge area of the wing.
International Section, Transport Standards as applicable to do the actions required by This AD requires additional work to seal
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. those drainage holes in the wing access
Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s (i) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000–431, panels. This AD was prompted by a
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016. design review following a ground fire
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We are issuing this rulemaking under Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (i) New Requirement to Seal Drainage Holes
the authority described in Subtitle VII, For airplanes on which the actions
§ 39.13 [Amended]
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, specified in Boeing Special Attention Service
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Bulletin 747–57–2332, dated November 9,
section, Congress charges the FAA with 2010; or Revision 1, dated July 25, 2011; were
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) done: Within 2 years after the effective date
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 2012–05–03, Amendment 39–16975 (77 of this AD, fill the drainage holes in wing
air commerce by prescribing regulations FR 16143, March 20, 2012), and adding panels 521EB and 621EB with sealant, in
for practices, methods, and procedures the following new AD: accordance with Part 5 of the
the Administrator finds necessary for Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2017–18–06 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–19015; Docket No. Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–57–
is within the scope of that authority 2332, Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016.
FAA–2017–0247; Product Identifier
because it addresses an unsafe condition 2016–NM–180–AD. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
that is likely to exist or develop on (AMOCs)
products identified in this rulemaking (a) Effective Date
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
action. This AD is effective October 5, 2017. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
This AD is issued in accordance with
(b) Affected ADs for this AD, if requested using the procedures
authority delegated by the Executive found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, This AD replaces AD 2012–05–03,
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Amendment 39–16975 (77 FR 16143, March principal inspector or local Flight Standards
In accordance with that order, issuance 20, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–05–03’’). District Office, as appropriate. If sending
of ADs is normally a function of the (c) Applicability information directly to the manager of the
Compliance and Airworthiness certification office, send it to the attention of
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Division, but during this transition the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of
Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-
period, the Executive Director has 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
delegated the authority to issue ADs 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
applicable to transport category 747SP series airplanes, certificated in any notify your appropriate principal inspector,
airplanes to the Director of the System category, as identified in Boeing Special or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
Oversight Division. Attention Service Bulletin 747–57–2332, of the local flight standards district office/
Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016. certificate holding district office.
Regulatory Findings
(d) Subject (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
We have determined that this AD will level of safety may be used for any repair,
not have federalism implications under Air Transport Association (ATA) of modification, or alteration required by this
America Code 57, Wings. AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on (e) Unsafe Condition Commercial Airplanes Organization
the States, on the relationship between Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
This AD was prompted by a design review been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
the national government and the States, following a ground fire incident and reports Branch, to make those findings. To be
or on the distribution of power and of flammable fluid leaks from the wing approved, the repair method, modification
responsibilities among the various leading edge area onto the engine exhaust deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
levels of government. area. We are issuing this AD to prevent the certification basis of the airplane, and the
For the reasons discussed above, I flammable fluid from leaking onto the engine approval must specifically refer to this AD.
certify that this AD: exhaust nozzle, which could result in a fire. (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Compliance 2012–05–03 are approved as AMOCs for the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Comply with this AD within the this AD.
compliance times specified, unless already
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (k) Related Information
done.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (g) Retained Leading Edge Installation, With (1) For more information about this AD,
Revised Service Information contact Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer,
in Alaska, and Propulsion, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 1601
(4) Will not have a significant This paragraph restates the requirements of Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
economic impact, positive or negative, paragraph (g) of AD 2012–05–03, with phone: 425–917–6505; fax: 425–917–6590;
on a substantial number of small entities revised service information. Within 60 email: Tung.Tran@faa.gov.
under the criteria of the Regulatory months after April 24, 2012 (the effective (2) Service information identified in this
Flexibility Act. date of AD 2012–05–03), modify the fluid AD that is not incorporated by reference is
drain path in the leading edge area of the available at the addresses specified in
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 wing, in accordance with all applicable parts paragraphs (l)(5) and (l)(6) of this AD.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
safety, Incorporation by reference,
747–57–2332, Revision 1, dated July 25, (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Safety.
2011; or Revision 2, dated February 22, 2016. approved the incorporation by reference
Adoption of the Amendment (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(h) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Accordingly, under the authority With No Changes part 51.
delegated to me by the Administrator, This paragraph restates the provisions of (2) You must use this service information
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as paragraph (h) of AD 2012–05–03, with no as applicable to do the actions required by
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follows: changes. This paragraph provides credit for this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
modification of the fluid drain path required (3) The following service information was
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS by paragraph (g) of this AD, if the approved for IBR on October 5, 2017.
DIRECTIVES modification was performed before April 24, (i) Boeing Special Attention Service
2012, using Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–57–2332, Revision 2, dated
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Bulletin 747–57–2332, dated November 9, February 22, 2016.
continues to read as follows: 2010. (ii) Reserved.
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(4) The following service information was Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
approved for IBR on April 24, 2012 (77 FR Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Directive 2016–0124, dated June 22,
16143, March 20, 2012). Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201– 2016 (referred to after this as the
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service
440–6700; Internet http:// Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Bulletin 747–57–2332, Revision 1, dated July
25, 2011. www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
(ii) Reserved. view this referenced service information an unsafe condition for certain Dassault
(5) For service information identified in at the FAA, Transport Standards Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, The MCAI states:
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data WA. For information on the availability During an internal review of the
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., of this material at the FAA, call 425– manufacturing files, it was found that 20
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; 227–1221. It is also available on the rivets installed on the cockpit [(flight deck)]
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// upper skin are not compliant with the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
www.myboeingfleet.com. original type design. Those 20 MGPL type
(6) You may view this service information by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2017–0502. rivets have a shank longer than necessary
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, and, in case of a bird strike under maximum
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Examining the AD Docket energy impact, the cockpit upper skin
information on the availability of this deformation would lead to interference
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. You may examine the AD docket on between the rivet shank and the cockpit
(7) You may view this service information the Internet at http:// mounted overhead panel.
that is incorporated by reference at the www.regulations.gov by searching for This condition, if not corrected, could
National Archives and Records and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– affect the functioning of essential flight
Administration (NARA). For information on 0502; or in person at the Docket control systems, possibly resulting in
the availability of this material at NARA, call reduced control of the aeroplane.
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin
locations.html. except Federal holidays. The AD docket (SB) F7X–176, providing instructions for
contains this AD, the regulatory replacement of the [noncompliant] rivets.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
21, 2017.
evaluation, any comments received, and For the reasons described above, this
other information. The street address for [EASA] AD requires removal of affected
Dionne Palermo,
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– rivets and replacement with serviceable
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, 5527) is Docket Management Facility, [solid-type] rivets compliant with original
Aircraft Certification Service. type design.
U.S. Department of Transportation,
[FR Doc. 2017–18397 Filed 8–30–17; 8:45 am]
Docket Operations, M–30, West You may examine the MCAI in the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, AD docket on the Internet at http://
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., www.regulations.gov by searching for
Washington, DC 20590. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom 0502.
Federal Aviation Administration Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Comments
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind We gave the public the opportunity to
14 CFR Part 39
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; participate in developing this AD. We
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0502; Product telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227– received no comments on the NPRM or
Identifier 2016–NM–120–AD; Amendment on the determination of the cost to the
39–19016; AD 2017–18–07]
1149.
public.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
RIN 2120–AA64 Conclusion
Discussion
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault We reviewed the relevant data and
We issued a notice of proposed determined that air safety and the
Aviation Airplanes
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR public interest require adopting this AD
AGENCY: Federal Aviation part 39 by adding an AD that would as proposed except for minor editorial
Administration (FAA), Department of apply to certain Dassault Aviation changes. We have determined that these
Transportation (DOT). Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The minor changes:
ACTION: Final rule. NPRM published in the Federal • Are consistent with the intent that
Register on May 31, 2017 (82 FR 24910) was proposed in the NPRM for
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was correcting the unsafe condition; and
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain prompted by a discovery of • Do not add any additional burden
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X noncompliant rivets in the flight deck upon the public than was already
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a upper skin. The NPRM proposed to proposed in the NPRM.
discovery of noncompliant rivets in the require replacement of noncompliant
flight deck upper skin. This AD requires rivets. We are issuing this AD to prevent Related Service Information Under 1
replacement of noncompliant rivets. We interference between the rivet shank CFR Part 51
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe and the flight deck mounted overhead Dassault Aviation has issued Service
condition on these products. panel when the flight deck upper skin Bulletin 7X–176, dated February 3,
DATES: This AD is effective October 5, deforms due to impact (e.g., bird strike). 2016. This service information describes
nlaroche on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
2017. This condition, if not corrected, could procedures for modifying the airplane
The Director of the Federal Register affect the functioning of essential flight by replacing certain blind rivets
approved the incorporation by reference control systems, and result in reduced installed on the flight deck skin panel
of a certain publication listed in this AD control of the airplane. with solid-type rivets. This service
as of October 5, 2017. The European Aviation Safety Agency information is reasonably available
ADDRESSES: For service information (EASA), which is the Technical Agent because the interested parties have
identified in this final rule, contact for the Member States of the European access to it through their normal course
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective October 5, 2017. | |
| Contact | Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6505; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 41326 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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