82_FR_46912 82 FR 46719 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

82 FR 46719 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 193 (October 6, 2017)

Page Range46719-46721
FR Document2017-21365

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an in-service reliability issue of a latent flow sensor failure combined with single cabin air compressor (CAC) operation. This condition resulted in reduced airflow which led to a persistent single CAC surge condition that caused overheat damage to the CAC inlet. This proposed AD would require installing new pack control unit (PCU) software for the cabin air conditioning and temperature control system (CACTCS) and new CAC outlet pressure sensor J-tube hardware, and doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. 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-2017-0904; Product Identifier 2017-NM-071-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 
certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This 
proposed AD was prompted by a report of an in-service reliability issue 
of a latent flow sensor failure combined with single cabin air 
compressor (CAC) operation. This condition resulted in reduced airflow 
which led to a persistent single CAC surge condition that caused 
overheat damage to the CAC inlet. This proposed AD would require 
installing new pack control unit (PCU) software for the cabin air 
conditioning and temperature control system (CACTCS) and new CAC outlet 
pressure sensor J-tube hardware, and doing related investigative and 
corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address 
the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 20, 
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 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-2017-0904.

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-
0904; 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

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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: Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin 
Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6414; 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-2017-0904; 
Product Identifier 2017-NM-071-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 NPRM.

Discussion

    Boeing Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes have two air conditioning 
packs, one on each side of the airplane. Each pack contains two CACs 
that function together under normal operating conditions. The Smarter 
Environmental Control System ensures that airflow is distributed 
equally across the CACs. If the airflow is low, a single operating CAC 
on a pack can be driven into an undetected surge. We have received a 
report of an in-service reliability issue involving a latent flow 
sensor failure combined with single CAC operation, which resulted in 
reduced airflow and a persistent single CAC surge condition. During the 
surge, the temperature exceeded the 450-degree Fahrenheit maximum 
allowable temperature and generated enough heat energy to degrade the 
structural integrity of the CAC inlet. The PCU software logic was only 
designed to detect the surge when both CACs were operating on the same 
pack, and therefore, it was unable to detect a persistent single CAC 
surge condition which led to CAC inlet overheating. This overheating 
condition resulted in structural degradation of the CAC inlet, fumes in 
the cabin and flight deck, and interruption to in-service air 
conditioning.
    In addition, we received a report of an in-service event involving 
foreign object debris in the CAC inlet and accumulation at the ozone 
converter that also led to a persistent single CAC surge resulting in 
overheat damage to the CAC inlet housing. The proposed PCU software 
change would redistribute the airflow to provide more flow to a single 
CAC, reducing the potential for a CAC surge. Reduced airflow leading to 
persistent CAC surge conditions and CAC inlet overheating, if not 
corrected, could result in structural degradation of the CAC inlet, and 
fumes in the cabin and flight deck, as well as causing interruption to 
in-service air conditioning.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210075-00, Issue 
003, dated March 29, 2017; and Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-
SB210077-00, Issue 003, dated October 20, 2016. The service information 
describes procedures for installing new PCU software for the CACTCS and 
new CAC outlet pressure sensor J-tube hardware, and doing related 
investigative and corrective actions. These documents are distinct 
since they apply to different airplane models. This service information 
is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to 
it through their normal course of business or by the means identified 
in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the 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-
0904.
    The phrase ``related investigative actions'' is used in this 
proposed AD. Related investigative actions are follow-on actions that 
(1) are related to the primary action, and (2) further investigate the 
nature of any condition found. Related investigative actions in an AD 
could include, for example, inspections.
    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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 62 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
               Action                         Labor cost            Parts cost        product        operators
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Software Installation..............  1 work-hour x $85 per hour               $0             $85          $5,270
                                      = $85.
Modify Left and Right Inboard and    20 work-hours x $85 per              22,821          24,521       1,520,302
 Outboard CAC Modules.                hour = $1,700.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed 
AD.

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

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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-2017-0904; Product Identifier 
2017-NM-071-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by November 20, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in the 
applicable service information specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and 
(c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210075-00, Issue 003, 
dated March 29, 2017 (for Model 787-8 airplanes).
    (2) Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210077-00, Issue 003, 
dated October 20, 2016 (for Model 787-9 airplanes).

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 21, Air 
conditioning.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of an in-service reliability 
issue involving a latent flow sensor failure combined with single 
cabin air compressor (CAC) operation. This condition resulted in 
reduced airflow which led to a persistent single CAC surge condition 
that caused overheat damage to the CAC inlet. We are issuing this AD 
to prevent CAC inlet overheating leading to structural degradation 
of the CAC inlet, fumes in the cabin and flight deck, and 
interruption to in-service air conditioning.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Software and Hardware Installation

    Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: Install 
new pack control unit software for the cabin air conditioning and 
temperature control system and new CAC outlet pressure sensor J-tube 
hardware, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective 
actions; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
applicable service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) or 
(g)(2) of this AD. Related investigative and corrective actions must 
be done before further flight.
    (1) For Boeing Model 787-8 airplanes: Boeing Service Bulletin 
B787-81205-SB210075-00, Issue 003, dated March 29, 2017.
    (2) For Boeing Model 787-9 airplanes: Boeing Service Bulletin 
B787-81205-SB210077-00, Issue 003, dated October 20, 2016.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using the applicable service information 
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210075-00, Issue 002, 
dated May 11, 2016 (for Model 787-8 airplanes).
    (2) Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210077-00, Issue 002, 
dated May 11, 2016 (for Model 787-9 airplanes).

(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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Caspar Wang, 
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, 
FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: 425-917-6414; 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 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 September 25, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                      Reactors,’’ Revision 0, 1976 (ADAMS                        (14) NUREG/CR–7135,                                SUMMARY:    We propose to adopt a new
                                                      Accession No. ML17266A005), Revision                    ‘‘Compensatory and Alternative                        airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                      1 (ADAMS Accession No.                                  Regulatory Measures for Nuclear Power                 The Boeing Company Model 787–8 and
                                                      ML17266A006));                                          Plant Fire Protection (CARMEN–FIRE),’’                787–9 airplanes. This proposed AD was
                                                         (3) Branch Technical Position                        Final Report, August 2015 (ADAMS                      prompted by a report of an in-service
                                                      Auxiliary Power Conversion Systems                      Accession No. ML15226A446).                           reliability issue of a latent flow sensor
                                                      Branch 9.5–1, ‘‘Guidelines for Fire                        The petitioners assert that these                  failure combined with single cabin air
                                                      Protection for Nuclear Power Plants,’’                  guidance documents associated with the                compressor (CAC) operation. This
                                                      May 1, 1976 (ADAMS Accession No.                        current regulations are deficient for                 condition resulted in reduced airflow
                                                      ML070660461), Revision 1, May 13,                       three reasons:                                        which led to a persistent single CAC
                                                      1979 (ADAMS Accession No.                                  (1) They are not regulations and,                  surge condition that caused overheat
                                                      ML070660450); and Appendix A,                           therefore, convey unenforceable                       damage to the CAC inlet. This proposed
                                                      ‘‘Guidelines for Fire Protection for                    expectations;                                         AD would require installing new pack
                                                      Nuclear Power Plants Docketed Prior to                     (2) They create confusion for                      control unit (PCU) software for the cabin
                                                      July 1, 1976,’’ August 23, 1976 (ADAMS                  licensees, NRC inspectors and                         air conditioning and temperature
                                                      Accession No. ML15322A269), and                         reviewers, and the public about what                  control system (CACTCS) and new CAC
                                                      February 24, 1977 (ADAMS Accession                      constitutes an acceptable substitute for              outlet pressure sensor J-tube hardware,
                                                      No. ML070660458);                                       compliance with fire protection                       and doing related investigative and
                                                         (4) NUREG–0050, ‘‘Recommendations                    regulations following identification of a             corrective actions if necessary. We are
                                                      Related to Browns Ferry Fire,’’ February                deficiency, as well as the permissible                proposing this AD to address the unsafe
                                                      1976 (ADAMS Accession No.                               durations of the substitutions; and                   condition on these products.
                                                      ML070520452);                                              (3) They were not developed through                DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                         (5) NRC Generic Letter 1980–100,                     an open process, so the public did not                this proposed AD by November 20,
                                                      ‘‘Appendix R to 10 CFR Regarding Fire                   have opportunities to weigh in on the                 2017.
                                                      Protection—Federal Register Notice,’’                   acceptability of various compensatory
                                                      November 24, 1980 (ADAMS Accession                      measures.                                             ADDRESSES:   You may send comments,
                                                      No. ML070220242);                                          The petitioners assert that a proposed             using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                         (6) NRC Generic Letter 1981–012,                     rulemaking would ensure that                          11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                      ‘‘Fire Protection Rule (45 FR 76602,                    compensatory measures are used                        methods:
                                                      November 19, 1980),’’ February 20, 1981                 appropriately following a violation in                   • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                      (ADAMS Accession No. ML031080537);                      fire protection regulations, and that the             http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                         (7) NRC Generic Letter 1986–010,                     rulemaking process would provide the                  instructions for submitting comments.
                                                      ‘‘Implementation of Fire Protection                     public the opportunity to weigh in on                    • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                      Requirements,’’ April 24, 1986 (ADAMS                   the appropriateness of the use of various                • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                      Accession No. ML031150322);                             compensatory measures before the                      Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                         (8) NRC Generic Letter 1988–012,                     requirements are adopted as final. The                30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                      ‘‘Removal of Fire Protection                            petitioners also assert that a final rule             W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                      Requirements from Technical                             would clear up any current confusion                  Washington, DC 20590.
                                                      Specifications,’’ August 2, 1988                        caused by the guidance documents for                     • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
                                                      (ADAMS Accession No. ML031150471);                      the NRC’s licensees and inspectors and                address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                         (9) NRC Information Notice No. 1997–                 would provide enforceable requirements                p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                      048, ‘‘Inadequate or Inappropriate                      for the NRC.                                          Federal holidays.
                                                      Interim Fire Protection Compensatory                                                                             For service information identified in
                                                      Measures,’’ July 9, 1997 (ADAMS                           Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 2nd day          this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
                                                                                                              of October 2017.                                      Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
                                                      Accession No. ML070180068);
                                                         (10) NRC Bulletin 1992–01, ‘‘Failure                   For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.              Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
                                                      of Thermo-Lag 330 Fire Barrier System                   Annette L. Vietti-Cook,                               Blvd., MC 110 SK57, Seal Beach, CA
                                                      to Maintain Cabling in Wide Cable                       Secretary of the Commission.                          90740–5600; telephone: 562–797–1717;
                                                      Trays and Small Conduits Free from                      [FR Doc. 2017–21544 Filed 10–5–17; 8:45 am]           Internet: https://www.myboeing
                                                      Fire Damage,’’ June 24, 1992 (ADAMS                     BILLING CODE 7590–01–P                                fleet.com. You may view this service
                                                      Accession No. ML031250239);                                                                                   information at the FAA, Transport
                                                         (11) NRC Regulatory Issue Summary                                                                          Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
                                                      2005–007, ‘‘Performance of Manual                       DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          SW., Renton, WA. For information on
                                                      Actions to Satisfy the Requirements of                                                                        the availability of this material at the
                                                      10 CFR part 50 Appendix R Section                       Federal Aviation Administration                       FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
                                                      III.G.2.,’’ April 19, 2005 (ADAMS                                                                             available on the Internet at http://
                                                      Accession No. ML042360547);                             14 CFR Part 39                                        www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                         (12) NRC Regulatory Guide 1.189,                                                                           and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                                                                              [Docket No. FAA–2017–0904; Product
                                                      ‘‘Fire Protection for Nuclear Power                     Identifier 2017–NM–071–AD]                            0904.
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                                                      (ADAMS Accession No. ML092580550);                      RIN 2120–AA64                                         Examining the AD Docket
                                                         (13) NRC Regulatory Guide 1.205,                                                                             You may examine the AD docket on
                                                      ‘‘Risk-Informed, Performance-Based Fire                 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing                  the Internet at http://
                                                      Protection for Existing Light-Water                     Company Airplanes                                     www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                      Nuclear Power Plants,’’ Revision 0, May                 AGENCY: Federal Aviation                              and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                      2006 (ADAMS Accession No.                               Administration (FAA), DOT.                            0904; or in person at the Docket
                                                      ML061100174); Revision 1, December                                                                            Management Facility between 9 a.m.
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                                                      contains this NPRM, the regulatory                                into an undetected surge. We have                    PCU software for the CACTCS and new
                                                      evaluation, any comments received, and                            received a report of an in-service                   CAC outlet pressure sensor J-tube
                                                      other information. The street address for                         reliability issue involving a latent flow            hardware, and doing related
                                                      the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–                                sensor failure combined with single                  investigative and corrective actions.
                                                      5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.                                CAC operation, which resulted in                     These documents are distinct since they
                                                      Comments will be available in the AD                              reduced airflow and a persistent single              apply to different airplane models. This
                                                      docket shortly after receipt.                                     CAC surge condition. During the surge,               service information is reasonably
                                                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                                  the temperature exceeded the 450-                    available because the interested parties
                                                      Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer,                                  degree Fahrenheit maximum allowable                  have access to it through their normal
                                                      Cabin Safety and Environmental                                    temperature and generated enough heat                course of business or by the means
                                                      Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO                                 energy to degrade the structural                     identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                                      Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,                             integrity of the CAC inlet. The PCU
                                                                                                                        software logic was only designed to                  FAA’s Determination
                                                      WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6414;
                                                      fax: 425–917–6590; email:                                         detect the surge when both CACs were                   We are proposing this AD because we
                                                      caspar.wang@faa.gov.                                              operating on the same pack, and                      evaluated all the relevant information
                                                      SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                                        therefore, it was unable to detect a                 and determined the unsafe condition
                                                                                                                        persistent single CAC surge condition                described previously is likely to exist or
                                                      Comments Invited                                                  which led to CAC inlet overheating.                  develop in other products of the same
                                                        We invite you to send any written                               This overheating condition resulted in               type design.
                                                      relevant data, views, or arguments about                          structural degradation of the CAC inlet,
                                                      this proposal. Send your comments to                              fumes in the cabin and flight deck, and              Proposed AD Requirements
                                                      an address listed under the ADDRESSES                             interruption to in-service air                         This proposed AD would require
                                                      section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–                                conditioning.                                        accomplishing the actions specified in
                                                      2017–0904; Product Identifier 2017–                                  In addition, we received a report of an           the service information described
                                                      NM–071–AD’’ at the beginning of your                              in-service event involving foreign object            previously. For information on the
                                                      comments. We specifically invite                                  debris in the CAC inlet and                          procedures and compliance times, see
                                                      comments on the overall regulatory,                               accumulation at the ozone converter                  this service information at http://
                                                      economic, environmental, and energy                               that also led to a persistent single CAC             www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                      aspects of this NPRM. We will consider                            surge resulting in overheat damage to                and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                      all comments received by the closing                              the CAC inlet housing. The proposed                  0904.
                                                      date and may amend this NPRM                                      PCU software change would redistribute
                                                                                                                                                                               The phrase ‘‘related investigative
                                                      because of those comments.                                        the airflow to provide more flow to a
                                                                                                                                                                             actions’’ is used in this proposed AD.
                                                         We will post all comments we                                   single CAC, reducing the potential for a
                                                                                                                                                                             Related investigative actions are follow-
                                                      receive, without change, to http://                               CAC surge. Reduced airflow leading to
                                                                                                                                                                             on actions that (1) are related to the
                                                      www.regulations.gov, including any                                persistent CAC surge conditions and
                                                                                                                                                                             primary action, and (2) further
                                                      personal information you provide. We                              CAC inlet overheating, if not corrected,
                                                                                                                                                                             investigate the nature of any condition
                                                      will also post a report summarizing each                          could result in structural degradation of
                                                                                                                                                                             found. Related investigative actions in
                                                      substantive verbal contact we receive                             the CAC inlet, and fumes in the cabin
                                                                                                                                                                             an AD could include, for example,
                                                      about this NPRM.                                                  and flight deck, as well as causing
                                                                                                                                                                             inspections.
                                                                                                                        interruption to in-service air
                                                      Discussion                                                                                                               The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is
                                                                                                                        conditioning.
                                                        Boeing Model 787–8 and 787–9                                                                                         used in this proposed AD. Corrective
                                                      airplanes have two air conditioning                               Related Service Information Under 1                  actions correct or address any condition
                                                      packs, one on each side of the airplane.                          CFR Part 51                                          found. Corrective actions in an AD
                                                      Each pack contains two CACs that                                    We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin                could include, for example, repairs.
                                                      function together under normal                                    B787–81205–SB210075–00, Issue 003,                   Costs of Compliance
                                                      operating conditions. The Smarter                                 dated March 29, 2017; and Boeing
                                                      Environmental Control System ensures                              Service Bulletin B787–81205–                            We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                      that airflow is distributed equally across                        SB210077–00, Issue 003, dated October                affects 62 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
                                                      the CACs. If the airflow is low, a single                         20, 2016. The service information                    estimate the following costs to comply
                                                      operating CAC on a pack can be driven                             describes procedures for installing new              with this proposed AD:

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

                                                      Software Installation ........................................   1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................             $0              $85         $5,270
                                                      Modify Left and Right Inboard and Outboard                       20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,700 ........             22,821           24,521      1,520,302
                                                        CAC Modules.
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                                                        We have received no definitive data                             Authority for This Rulemaking                        detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                      that would enable us to provide cost                                Title 49 of the United States Code                 authority.
                                                      estimates for the on-condition actions                            specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                  We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                      specified in this proposed AD.                                    rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                the authority described in Subtitle VII,
                                                                                                                        section 106, describes the authority of              Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                                                                                        the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                 ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                                                                                        Aviation Programs, describes in more                 section, Congress charges the FAA with


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                                                      promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              § 39.13    [Amended]                                  if those actions were performed before the
                                                      air commerce by prescribing regulations                 ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                 effective date of this AD using the applicable
                                                      for practices, methods, and procedures                  the following new airworthiness                       service information specified in paragraphs
                                                      the Administrator finds necessary for                   directive (AD):                                       (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
                                                      safety in air commerce. This regulation                                                                          (1) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–
                                                                                                              The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
                                                      is within the scope of that authority                                                                         SB210075–00, Issue 002, dated May 11, 2016
                                                                                                                  2017–0904; Product Identifier 2017–
                                                      because it addresses an unsafe condition                    NM–071–AD.                                        (for Model 787–8 airplanes).
                                                      that is likely to exist or develop on                                                                            (2) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–
                                                                                                              (a) Comments Due Date                                 SB210077–00, Issue 002, dated May 11, 2016
                                                      products identified in this rulemaking
                                                      action.                                                   We must receive comments by November                (for Model 787–9 airplanes).
                                                                                                              20, 2017.
                                                         This proposed AD is issued in                                                                              (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                      accordance with authority delegated by                  (b) Affected ADs                                      (AMOCs)
                                                      the Executive Director, Aircraft                          None.                                                 (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
                                                      Certification Service, as authorized by                                                                       FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
                                                                                                              (c) Applicability
                                                      FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance                                                                             for this AD, if requested using the procedures
                                                      with that order, issuance of ADs is                        This AD applies to The Boeing Company
                                                                                                                                                                    found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
                                                                                                              Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes,
                                                      normally a function of the Compliance                   certificated in any category, as identified in        14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
                                                      and Airworthiness Division, but during                  the applicable service information specified          principal inspector or local Flight Standards
                                                      this transition period, the Executive                   in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.           District Office, as appropriate. If sending
                                                      Director has delegated the authority to                    (1) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–            information directly to the manager of the
                                                      issue ADs applicable to transport                       SB210075–00, Issue 003, dated March 29,               certification office, send it to the attention of
                                                      category airplanes to the Director of the               2017 (for Model 787–8 airplanes).                     the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of
                                                      System Oversight Division.                                 (2) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–            this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-
                                                                                                              SB210077–00, Issue 003, dated October 20,             ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
                                                      Regulatory Findings                                     2016 (for Model 787–9 airplanes).                       (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
                                                        We determined that this proposed AD                   (d) Subject                                           notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                                      would not have federalism implications                    Air Transport Association (ATA) of                  or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                                      under Executive Order 13132. This                       America Code 21, Air conditioning.                    of the local flight standards district office/
                                                      proposed AD would not have a                                                                                  certificate holding district office.
                                                                                                              (e) Unsafe Condition                                    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
                                                      substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                      the relationship between the national                      This AD was prompted by a report of an             level of safety may be used for any repair,
                                                                                                              in-service reliability issue involving a latent       modification, or alteration required by this
                                                      Government and the States, or on the
                                                                                                              flow sensor failure combined with single              AD if it is approved by the Boeing
                                                      distribution of power and                               cabin air compressor (CAC) operation. This
                                                      responsibilities among the various                                                                            Commercial Airplanes Organization
                                                                                                              condition resulted in reduced airflow which           Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
                                                      levels of government.                                   led to a persistent single CAC surge condition        been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
                                                        For the reasons discussed above, I                    that caused overheat damage to the CAC
                                                                                                                                                                    Branch, to make those findings. To be
                                                      certify this proposed regulation:                       inlet. We are issuing this AD to prevent CAC
                                                                                                              inlet overheating leading to structural               approved, the repair method, modification
                                                        (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                                                                       deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
                                                      action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                   degradation of the CAC inlet, fumes in the
                                                                                                              cabin and flight deck, and interruption to in-        the certification basis of the airplane, and the
                                                        (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               service air conditioning.                             approval must specifically refer to this AD.
                                                      the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                                      Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                   (f) Compliance                                        (j) Related Information
                                                      1979),                                                     Comply with this AD within the                        (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                        (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               compliance times specified, unless already            contact Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                      in Alaska, and                                          done.                                                 Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
                                                        (4) Will not have a significant                                                                             Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601
                                                                                                              (g) Software and Hardware Installation
                                                      economic impact, positive or negative,                                                                        Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
                                                                                                                 Within 36 months after the effective date          phone: 425–917–6414; fax: 425–917–6590;
                                                      on a substantial number of small entities               of this AD: Install new pack control unit             email: caspar.wang@faa.gov.
                                                      under the criteria of the Regulatory                    software for the cabin air conditioning and
                                                                                                                                                                       (2) For service information identified in
                                                      Flexibility Act.                                        temperature control system and new CAC
                                                                                                                                                                    this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
                                                                                                              outlet pressure sensor J-tube hardware, and
                                                      List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      do all applicable related investigative and           Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
                                                                                                              corrective actions; in accordance with the            Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
                                                        Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                                                                      MC 110 SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
                                                      safety, Incorporation by reference,                     Accomplishment Instructions of the
                                                                                                              applicable service information specified in           telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: https://
                                                      Safety.                                                 paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. Related       www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
                                                      The Proposed Amendment                                  investigative and corrective actions must be          service information at the FAA, Transport
                                                                                                              done before further flight.                           Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
                                                        Accordingly, under the authority                         (1) For Boeing Model 787–8 airplanes:              Renton, WA. For information on the
                                                      delegated to me by the Administrator,
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                                                                                                              Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–                   availability of this material at the FAA, call
                                                      the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   SB210075–00, Issue 003, dated March 29,               425–227–1221.
                                                      39 as follows:                                          2017.
                                                                                                                 (2) For Boeing Model 787–9 airplanes:                Issued in Renton, Washington, on
                                                      PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–                   September 25, 2017.
                                                      DIRECTIVES                                              SB210077–00, Issue 003, dated October 20,             Dionne Palermo,
                                                                                                              2016.                                                 Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
                                                      ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 (h) Credit for Previous Actions                       Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                      continues to read as follows:                             This paragraph provides credit for the              [FR Doc. 2017–21365 Filed 10–5–17; 8:45 am]
                                                          Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD,        BILLING CODE 4910–13–P




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Document Created: 2017-10-06 00:09:02
Document Modified: 2017-10-06 00:09:02
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 20, 2017.
ContactCaspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6414; fax: 425- 917-6590; email: [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 46719 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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