82 FR 4775 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 10 (January 17, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 10 (January 17, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2016-31959 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 17, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 4775-4778] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-31959] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-7419; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-189-AD; Amendment 39-18769; AD 2017-01-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that some inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators may have been assembled with an incorrect no-back brake rotor-stator stack sequence during manufacturing. This AD requires inspecting the trailing edge flap rotary actuator, and replacing the rotary actuator or doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective February 21, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 21, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC [[Page 4776]] 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-7419. 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-2016- 7419; 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 AD, 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: Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6659; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 12, 2016 (81 FR 45070) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report that some inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators may have been assembled with an incorrect no-back brake rotor-stator stack sequence during manufacturing. The NPRM proposed to require an inspection of the inboard and outboard flap trailing edge rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator. For discrepant rotary actuators, the NPRM proposed to require replacing the rotary actuator, or alternatively, determining the flight cycles on the rotary actuator, and doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace rotary actuators having incorrect assembly, which could cause accelerated unit wear that will eventually reduce braking performance. This degradation could lead to loss of no-back brake function and reduced controllability of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response. Boeing stated that it supported the NPRM. United Airlines (UAL) stated that it supported the compliance time in the NPRM. Request for the Manufacturer To Re-Evaluate Its Warranty Policy UAL requested that Boeing re-evaluate its warranty policy. UAL stated that an incorrect stack sequence occurred during the manufacturing process and that operators should not be penalized for having to perform the test and replacement of the rotary actuators. We partially agree with the request. We agree that this is a manufacturing issue. However, we have not revised this final rule in this regard because we do not regulate Boeing's warranty policy. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 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 Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015. The service information describes procedures for an inspection of the inboard and outboard flap rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, and procedures for replacing the rotary actuator, or determining the flight cycles on the rotary actuator and doing applicable related investigative and corrective actions. 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 affects 5 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection........................ 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $425 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this replacement: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check to determine flight cycles on the 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85... $0 $85 rotary actuator. Functional test............................ 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170. $0 $170 Replacement................................ 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170. $0 $170 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 4777]] Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-01-02 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18769; Docket No. FAA- 2016-7419; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-189-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective February 21, 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 Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Control Systems. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report that some inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators may have been assembled with an incorrect no-back brake rotor-stator stack sequence during manufacturing. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace rotary actuators having incorrect assembly, which could cause accelerated unit wear that will eventually reduce braking performance. This degradation could lead to loss of no-back brake function and reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Other Actions Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do an inspection of the inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015. If any discrepant rotary actuator is found, within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032- 00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015. (1) Replace the discrepant rotary actuator. (2) Check the maintenance records to determine the flight cycles of each discrepant rotary actuator and, within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i) 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 required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6659; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (j) 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. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) 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. [[Page 4778]] (4) You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425 227-1221. (5) 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 December 27, 2016. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager,Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-31959 Filed 1-13-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
DIRECTIVES Directorate, FAA, has the authority to 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (4) You may view this service information
continues to read as follows: In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
request to your principal inspector or local 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Flight Standards District Office, as information on the availability of this
appropriate. If sending information directly material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
§ 39.13 [Amended]
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (5) You may view this service information
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, that is incorporated by reference at the
the following new airworthiness International Branch, ANM–116, Transport National Archives and Records
directive (AD): Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Administration (NARA). For information on
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; the availability of this material at NARA, call
2017–01–06 Airbus: Amendment 39–18773; telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Docket No. FAA–2016–9110; Directorate Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Identifier 2015–NM–196–AD. AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using locations.html.
(a) Effective Date any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
This AD is effective February 21, 2017. December 23, 2016.
inspector, the manager of the local flight
(b) Affected ADs standards district office/certificate holding Thomas Groves,
None. district office. The AMOC approval letter Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
must specifically reference this AD. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(c) Applicability (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [FR Doc. 2016–31961 Filed 1–13–17; 8:45 am]
This AD applies to Airbus Model A319– requirement in this AD to obtain corrective BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
115, A319–132, A320–214, A320–232, A321– actions from a manufacturer, the action must
211, A321–213, and A321–231 airplanes, be accomplished using a method approved
certificated in any category, as identified in by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–52–1167, 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
dated August 6, 2015. the European Aviation Safety Agency
Federal Aviation Administration
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
(d) Subject Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
Air Transport Association (ATA) of the DOA, the approval must include the 14 CFR Part 39
America Code 52, Doors. DOA-authorized signature.
[Docket No. FAA–2016–7419; Directorate
(e) Reason (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
Identifier 2015–NM–189–AD; Amendment
service information contains procedures or
This AD was prompted by a report of 39–18769; AD 2017–01–02]
tests that are identified as RC, those
certain tie rod assemblies installed on the procedures and tests must be done to comply RIN 2120–AA64
hinged fairing assembly of the main landing with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
gear (MLG) with no cadmium plating on the not identified as RC are recommended. Those
rod end threads. We are issuing this AD to Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
procedures and tests that are not identified Company Airplanes
detect and correct the absence of cadmium as RC may be deviated from using accepted
plating on the rod end threads of the tie rod methods in accordance with the operator’s
assemblies. The absence of cadmium plating
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
maintenance or inspection program without Administration (FAA), DOT.
could lead to galvanic corrosion of the tie rod
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
end threads, resulting in rod end failure, loss ACTION: Final rule.
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
of a MLG door, and consequent damage to
be done and the airplane can be put back in
the airplane. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
(f) Compliance changes to procedures or tests identified as airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
RC require approval of an AMOC. The Boeing Company Model 787–8 and
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
787–9 airplanes. This AD was prompted
(i) Related Information by a report that some inboard and
done.
Refer to Mandatory Continuing outboard trailing edge flap rotary
(g) Inspection and Corrective Action Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA actuators may have been assembled
Within 80 months after the airplane’s first Airworthiness Directive 2015–0234, dated with an incorrect no-back brake rotor-
flight, do a detailed inspection of each tie rod December 8, 2015, for related information.
stator stack sequence during
assembly having a part number (P/N) This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov manufacturing. This AD requires
D52840212000 or D52840212002 at the MLG
by searching for and locating Docket No. inspecting the trailing edge flap rotary
hinged fairing for the presence of cadmium
plating (gold colored threads), in accordance FAA–2016–9110. actuator, and replacing the rotary
with the Accomplishment Instructions of actuator or doing related investigative
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–52–1167, and corrective actions if necessary. We
dated August 6, 2015. If during the (1) The Director of the Federal Register are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
inspection any tie rod assembly is found that approved the incorporation by reference condition on these products.
does not have cadmium plating, before (IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR DATES: This AD is effective February 21,
further flight, replace the tie rod assembly
with a serviceable part having the same part part 51. 2017.
number and cadmium plating, in accordance (2) You must use this service information The Director of the Federal Register
with the Accomplishment Instructions of as applicable to do the actions required by approved the incorporation by reference
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Airbus Service Bulletin A320–52–1167, this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. of a certain publication listed in this AD
dated August 6, 2015. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–52–1167, as of February 21, 2017.
dated August 6, 2015.
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions ADDRESSES: For service information
(ii) Reserved.
The following provisions also apply to this (3) For service information identified in identified in this final rule, contact
AD: this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
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Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
appropriate. If sending information directly
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD): attention of the person identified in
section 106, describes the authority of 2017–01–02 The Boeing Company: paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Amendment 39–18769; Docket No. emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
Aviation Programs, describes in more FAA–2016–7419; Directorate Identifier Requests@faa.gov.
2015–NM–189–AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
detail the scope of the Agency’s
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
authority. (a) Effective Date or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
We are issuing this rulemaking under This AD is effective February 21, 2017. of the local flight standards district office/
the authority described in Subtitle VII, certificate holding district office.
(b) Affected ADs
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that None. level of safety may be used for any repair
section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability required by this AD if it is approved by the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
air commerce by prescribing regulations Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes, been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
for practices, methods, and procedures certificated in any category, as identified in to make those findings. To be approved, the
the Administrator finds necessary for Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– repair method, modification deviation, or
safety in air commerce. This regulation SB270032–00, Issue 001, dated November 3, alteration deviation must meet the
is within the scope of that authority 2015. certification basis of the airplane, and the
because it addresses an unsafe condition (d) Subject approval must specifically refer to this AD.
that is likely to exist or develop on (4) For service information that contains
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
products identified in this rulemaking steps that are labeled as Required for
America Code 27, Flight Control Systems.
action. Compliance (RC), the provisions of
(e) Unsafe Condition paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD
Regulatory Findings This AD was prompted by a report that apply.
some inboard and outboard trailing edge flap (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
This AD will not have federalism substeps under an RC step and any figures
rotary actuators may have been assembled
implications under Executive Order identified in an RC step, must be done to
with an incorrect no-back brake rotor-stator
13132. This AD will not have a stack sequence during manufacturing. We are comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
substantial direct effect on the States, on issuing this AD to detect and replace rotary labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
the relationship between the national actuators having incorrect assembly, which requirement is removed from that step or
government and the States, or on the could cause accelerated unit wear that will substep. An AMOC is required for any
distribution of power and eventually reduce braking performance. This deviations to RC steps, including substeps
degradation could lead to loss of no-back and identified figures.
responsibilities among the various
brake function and reduced controllability of (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
levels of government. deviated from using accepted methods in
the airplane.
For the reasons discussed above, I accordance with the operator’s maintenance
certify that this AD: (f) Compliance or inspection program without obtaining
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Comply with this AD within the approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, compliance times specified, unless already including substeps and identified figures, can
done. still be done as specified, and the airplane
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under can be put back in an airworthy condition.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (g) Inspection and Other Actions
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), Within 60 months after the effective date (i) Related Information
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation of this AD, do an inspection of the inboard For more information about this AD,
in Alaska, and and outboard trailing edge flap rotary contact Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer,
(4) Will not have a significant actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, in Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S,
accordance with the Accomplishment FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
economic impact, positive or negative, Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–
on a substantial number of small entities B787–81205–SB270032–00, Issue 001, dated 6659; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
under the criteria of the Regulatory November 3, 2015. If any discrepant rotary fnu.winarto@faa.gov.
Flexibility Act. actuator is found, within 60 months after the
effective date of this AD, do the actions (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment approved the incorporation by reference
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (IBR) of the service information listed in this
safety, Incorporation by reference,
B787–81205–SB270032–00, Issue 001, dated paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Safety. part 51.
November 3, 2015.
Adoption of the Amendment (1) Replace the discrepant rotary actuator. (2) You must use this service information
(2) Check the maintenance records to as applicable to do the actions required by
Accordingly, under the authority determine the flight cycles of each discrepant this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
delegated to me by the Administrator, rotary actuator and, within 60 months after (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as the effective date of this AD, do all applicable 81205–SB270032–00, Issue 001, dated
follows: related investigative and corrective actions. November 3, 2015.
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(ii) Reserved.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (3) For service information identified in
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (AMOCs)
DIRECTIVES this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
continues to read as follows: requested using the procedures found in 14 telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, www.myboeingfleet.com.
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(4) You may view this referenced service https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You and clarify certain requirements. We are
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane may view this referenced service issuing this AD to prevent malfunctions
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, information at the FAA, Transport of the flight deck display units, which
WA. For information on the availability of Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue could affect the ability of the flight crew
this material at the FAA, call 425 227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
SW., Renton, WA. For information on to read the displays for airplane
that is incorporated by reference at the the availability of this material at the attitude, altitude, or airspeed, and
National Archives and Records FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also consequently reduce the ability of the
Administration (NARA). For information on available on the Internet at http:// flight crew to maintain control of the
the availability of this material at NARA, call www.regulations.gov by searching for airplane.
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Comments
0797.
locations.html. We gave the public the opportunity to
Examining the AD Docket participate in developing this AD. The
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 27, 2016. You may examine the AD docket on following presents the comments
Jeffrey E. Duven, the Internet at http:// received on the SNPRM and the FAA’s
Manager,Transport Airplane Directorate, www.regulations.gov by searching for response to each comment.
Aircraft Certification Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
Support for the SNPRM
[FR Doc. 2016–31959 Filed 1–13–17; 8:45 am] 0797; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m. The Air Line Pilots Association,
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and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, International supported the intent of the
except Federal holidays. The AD docket SNPRM.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contains this AD, the regulatory Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
evaluation, any comments received, and of the Specified Actions
Federal Aviation Administration other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
14 CFR Part 39 Docket Management Facility, U.S. the installation of winglets per
Department of Transportation, Docket Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0797; Directorate ST01920SE does not affect the
Identifier 2013–NM–007–AD; Amendment Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 accomplishment of the manufacturer’s
39–18776; AD 2017–01–09]
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, service instructions.
RIN 2120–AA64 DC 20590. We agree with the commenter that
STC ST01920SE does not affect the
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
accomplishment of the manufacturer’s
Company Airplanes Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer, service instructions. Therefore, the
Cabin Safety and Environmental installation of STC ST01920SE does not
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Controls Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
Administration (FAA), DOT. affect the ability to accomplish the
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office actions required by this AD. We have
ACTION: Final rule. (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, not changed this final rule in this
WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6596; regard.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new fax: 425–917–6590; email:
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain francis.smith@faa.gov. Conclusion
The Boeing Company Model 767–300
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We reviewed the relevant data,
and 767–300F series airplanes. This AD
was prompted by reports of Discussion considered the comments received, and
malfunctions in the flight deck display determined that air safety and the
We issued a supplemental notice of public interest require adopting this AD
units, which resulted in blanking,
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to as proposed, except for minor editorial
blurring, or loss of color on the display.
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD changes. We have determined that these
This AD requires modification and
that would apply to certain The Boeing minor changes:
installation of components in the main
equipment center. For certain other
Company Model 767–300 and 767–300F • Are consistent with the intent that
series airplanes. The SNPRM published was proposed in the SNPRM for
airplanes this AD requires modification,
in the Federal Register on May 27, 2016 correcting the unsafe condition; and
replacement, and installation of flight
deck air relief system (FDARS)
(81 FR 33612) (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We • Do not add any additional burden
preceded the SNPRM with a notice of upon the public than was already
components. We are issuing this AD to
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed in the SNPRM.
address the unsafe condition on these
published in the Federal Register on
products. Related Service Information Under 1
September 25, 2013 (78 FR 58970) (‘‘the
DATES: This AD is effective February 21, NPRM’’). The NPRM proposed to CFR Part 51
2017. require modification and installation of We reviewed the following service
The Director of the Federal Register components in the main equipment information.
approved the incorporation by reference center. For certain other airplanes, the • Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21–
of certain publications listed in this AD NPRM proposed to require 0235, dated October 8, 2009; and
as of February 21, 2017. modification, replacement, and Revision 1, dated July 29, 2011 (‘‘SB
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
ADDRESSES: For service information installation of FDARS components. The 767–21–0235, R1’’). The service
identified in this final rule, contact NPRM was prompted by reports of information describes procedures for a
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, malfunctions in the flight deck display relay installation and related wiring
Attention: Contractual & Data Services units, which resulted in blanking, changes (which change (modify) the 3-
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC blurring, or loss of color on the display. way valve control logic for the cooling
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; The SNPRM proposed to revise the system for the flight deck display
telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: applicability, add certain modifications, equipment on freighter airplanes).
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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 February 21, 2017. | |
| Contact | Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6659; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 4775 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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