83_FR_15109 83 FR 15041 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

83 FR 15041 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 68 (April 9, 2018)

Page Range15041-15043
FR Document2018-06710

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-8 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of restricted movement of the right brake pedals after landing rollout. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) by adding an autobrake system limitation. This AD also requires modifying intercostal webs near a main entry door, which terminates the AFM limitation. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 68 (Monday, April 9, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 68 (Monday, April 9, 2018)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1176; Product Identifier 2017-NM-123-AD; Amendment 
39-19237; AD 2018-07-06]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
The Boeing Company Model 747-8 series airplanes. This AD was prompted 
by a report of restricted movement of the right brake pedals after 
landing rollout. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual 
(AFM) by adding an autobrake system limitation. This AD also requires 
modifying intercostal webs near a main entry door, which terminates the 
AFM limitation. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition 
on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective May 14, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 14, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data 
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 
90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this service information at the 
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1176.

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-
1176; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Docket Operations, 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: Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Section, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3546; 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 747-8 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on January 2, 2018 (83 FR 80). The NPRM was prompted by a 
report of restricted movement of the right brake pedals after landing 
rollout. The NPRM proposed to require revising the AFM by adding an 
autobrake system limitation. The NPRM also proposed to require 
modifying intercostal webs near a main entry door, which would 
terminate the AFM limitation revision. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent restricted motion of the brake pedals, which can affect 
stopping performance and directional control of the airplane. This 
restricted motion can lead to high speed runway excursion or lateral 
runway excursion.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. We have considered the comment received. Boeing stated 
its support for the NPRM.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and 
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this final rule 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 addressing 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 Requirements Bulletin 747-32A2525 RB, 
dated September 6, 2017. This service information describes procedures 
for modifying intercostal webs near main entry door 3 by drilling two 
drain holes in the station-18 intercostal web at door stop 8 and 
applying sealant at the fore-aft drain path of the upper main sill web 
at station 16 near door 3R and door 3L. 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 2 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
              Action                         Labor cost             Parts cost        product        operators
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AFM revision......................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour =              $0             $85            $170
                                     $85.
Modification......................  10 work-hours x $85 per hour           (\1\)             850           1,700
                                     = $850.
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\1\ We have received no definitive data that enables us to provide parts cost estimates for the modification
  specified in this AD.


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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all available costs in our 
cost estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and 
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.

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):

2018-07-06 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19237; Docket No. FAA-
2017-1176; Product Identifier 2017-NM-123-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective May 14, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-8 series 
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing 
Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-32A2525 RB, dated September 6, 2017, 
except for airplanes having line numbers 1443, 1451, 1453, 1456, 
1470, 1472, 1475, 1477, 1480, 1492, 1494, 1497, 1498, 1500, 1503, 
1511, 1512, 1513, and 1514.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing 
gear.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of restricted movement of the 
brake pedals after landing rollout. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent restricted motion of the brake pedals, which can affect 
stopping performance and directional control of the airplane. This 
restricted motion can lead to high speed runway excursion or lateral 
runway excursion.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the 
airplane flight manual (AFM) by incorporating the limitation 
specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(h) Terminating Action for AFM Limitation

    Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do all 
applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 
747-32A2525 RB, dated September 6, 2017, except where the 
requirements bulletin specifies applying sealant, the following type 
of sealant must be used: BMS 5-142, TYPE 2; BMS 5-95; PR-1826; or 
PR-1828. Doing the actions specified in this paragraph terminates 
the AFM limitation revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD. 
The AFM limitation required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be 
removed from the AFM after accomplishing the actions specified in 
this paragraph.

    Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: Guidance for accomplishing 
the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD can be found in 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-32A2525, dated September 6, 2017, 
which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-
32A2525 RB, dated September 6, 2017.

(i) Special Flight Permit

    Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and 
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 
and 21.199), are not allowed, except as provided by paragraph (j) of 
this AD.

(j) Ferry Flight Limitations

    Operators who are prohibited from further flight due to the 
autobrake system being inoperative may perform a one-time non-
revenue ferry flight to fly the airplane to a maintenance facility 
to either fix the autobrake system or incorporate the terminating 
action specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. This ferry flight must 
be performed without passengers, and with interior modifications to 
allow heated cabin air to warm the brake control cables and pulleys 
in the vicinity of door 3L and door 3R. These interior modifications 
must include, at a minimum, temporarily removing the side panels and 
insulation immediately aft of door 3L and door 3R.

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to 
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found 
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request 
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District 
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the 
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the 
person identified in paragraph (l) 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.

(l) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kelly McGuckin, 
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, Seattle ACO 
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 
and fax 206-231-3546; email: [email protected].
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.

(m) 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 Requirements Bulletin 747-32A2525 RB, dated 
September 6, 2017.
    (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.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
206-231-3195.
    (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 Des Moines, Washington, on March 22, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                              National Archives and Records                                (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC                           entry door, which would terminate the
                                              Administration (NARA). For information on                    110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;                         AFM limitation revision. We are issuing
                                              the availability of this material at NARA, call              telephone 562–797–1717; internet                             this AD to prevent restricted motion of
                                              202–741–6030, or go to: http://                              https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You                           the brake pedals, which can affect
                                              www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                              locations.html.
                                                                                                           may view this service information at the                     stopping performance and directional
                                                                                                           FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200                        control of the airplane. This restricted
                                                Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on                       South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For                         motion can lead to high speed runway
                                              March 20, 2018.                                              information on the availability of this                      excursion or lateral runway excursion.
                                              Michael Kaszycki,                                            material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
                                              Acting Director, System Oversight Division,                  It is also available on the internet at                      Comments
                                              Aircraft Certification Service.                              http://www.regulations.gov by searching                        We gave the public the opportunity to
                                              [FR Doc. 2018–06711 Filed 4–6–18; 8:45 am]                   for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–                        participate in developing this final rule.
                                              BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                       1176.                                                        We have considered the comment
                                                                                                           Examining the AD Docket                                      received. Boeing stated its support for
                                                                                                                                                                        the NPRM.
                                              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                                   You may examine the AD docket on
                                                                                                           the internet at http://                                      Conclusion
                                              Federal Aviation Administration                              www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                                                                                           We reviewed the relevant data,
                                                                                                           and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                              14 CFR Part 39                                                                                                            considered the comment received, and
                                                                                                           1176; or in person at Docket Operations
                                                                                                                                                                        determined that air safety and the
                                              [Docket No. FAA–2017–1176; Product                           between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
                                                                                                                                                                        public interest require adopting this
                                              Identifier 2017–NM–123–AD; Amendment                         through Friday, except Federal holidays.
                                                                                                                                                                        final rule as proposed, except for minor
                                              39–19237; AD 2018–07–06]                                     The AD docket contains this final rule,
                                                                                                                                                                        editorial changes. We have determined
                                                                                                           the regulatory evaluation, any
                                              RIN 2120–AA64                                                                                                             that these minor changes:
                                                                                                           comments received, and other
                                                                                                           information. The address for Docket                             • Are consistent with the intent that
                                              Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing                                                                                      was proposed in the NPRM for
                                              Company Airplanes                                            Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
                                                                                                           Docket Operations, U.S. Department of                        addressing the unsafe condition; and
                                              AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                                    Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                           • Do not add any additional burden
                                              Administration (FAA), DOT.                                   30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                         upon the public than was already
                                              ACTION: Final rule.                                          W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,                          proposed in the NPRM.
                                                                                                           Washington, DC 20590.                                        Related Service Information Under 1
                                              SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                              airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                                                                                  CFR Part 51
                                                                                                           Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer,
                                              The Boeing Company Model 747–8                               Systems and Equipment Section, Seattle                         We reviewed Boeing Alert
                                              series airplanes. This AD was prompted                       ACO Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th                            Requirements Bulletin 747–32A2525
                                              by a report of restricted movement of                        St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone                         RB, dated September 6, 2017. This
                                              the right brake pedals after landing                         and fax 206–231–3546; email:                                 service information describes
                                              rollout. This AD requires revising the                       Kelly.McGuckin@faa.gov.                                      procedures for modifying intercostal
                                              airplane flight manual (AFM) by adding                       SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                                   webs near main entry door 3 by drilling
                                              an autobrake system limitation. This AD                                                                                   two drain holes in the station-18
                                              also requires modifying intercostal webs                     Discussion                                                   intercostal web at door stop 8 and
                                              near a main entry door, which                                  We issued a notice of proposed                             applying sealant at the fore-aft drain
                                              terminates the AFM limitation. We are                        rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                            path of the upper main sill web at
                                              issuing this AD to address the unsafe                        part 39 by adding an AD that would                           station 16 near door 3R and door 3L.
                                              condition on these products.                                 apply to certain The Boeing Company                          This service information is reasonably
                                              DATES: This AD is effective May 14,                          Model 747–8 series airplanes. The                            available because the interested parties
                                              2018.                                                        NPRM published in the Federal                                have access to it through their normal
                                                 The Director of the Federal Register                      Register on January 2, 2018 (83 FR 80).                      course of business or by the means
                                              approved the incorporation by reference                      The NPRM was prompted by a report of                         identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                              of a certain publication listed in this AD                   restricted movement of the right brake
                                              as of May 14, 2018.                                                                                                       Costs of Compliance
                                                                                                           pedals after landing rollout. The NPRM
                                              ADDRESSES: For service information                           proposed to require revising the AFM by                        We estimate that this AD affects 2
                                              identified in this final rule, contact                       adding an autobrake system limitation.                       airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
                                              Boeing Commercial Airplanes,                                 The NPRM also proposed to require                            the following costs to comply with this
                                              Attention: Contractual & Data Services                       modifying intercostal webs near a main                       AD:

                                                                                                                           ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Cost on
                                                                                                                                                                                           Cost per
                                                    Action                                                    Labor cost                                                Parts cost                        U.S.
                                                                                                                                                                                           product      operators
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                                              AFM revision .....     1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ...............................................................                $0           $85         $170
                                              Modification .......   10 work-hours × $85 per hour = $850 .........................................................                   (1)          850         1,700
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                                                 According to the manufacturer, some                  Regulatory Findings                                   2018–07–06 The Boeing Company:
                                              of the costs of this AD may be covered                                                                            Amendment 39–19237; Docket No.
                                                                                                        This AD will not have federalism
                                              under warranty, thereby reducing the                                                                              FAA–2017–1176; Product Identifier
                                                                                                      implications under Executive Order
                                              cost impact on affected individuals. We                                                                           2017–NM–123–AD.
                                                                                                      13132. This AD will not have a
                                              do not control warranty coverage for                    substantial direct effect on the States, on           (a) Effective Date
                                              affected individuals. As a result, we                   the relationship between the national
                                              have included all available costs in our                                                                         This AD is effective May 14, 2018.
                                                                                                      government and the States, or on the
                                              cost estimate.                                          distribution of power and                             (b) Affected ADs
                                              Authority for This Rulemaking                           responsibilities among the various                       None.
                                                 Title 49 of the United States Code                   levels of government.
                                                                                                        For the reasons discussed above, I                  (c) Applicability
                                              specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                                                                          This AD applies to The Boeing Company
                                                                                                      certify that this AD:
                                              rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                     (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory               Model 747–8 series airplanes, certificated in
                                              section 106, describes the authority of                                                                       any category, as identified in Boeing Alert
                                                                                                      action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                              the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                      (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under             Requirements Bulletin 747–32A2525 RB,
                                              Aviation Programs, describes in more                    DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                dated September 6, 2017, except for airplanes
                                              detail the scope of the Agency’s                        (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),                     having line numbers 1443, 1451, 1453, 1456,
                                              authority.                                                (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation             1470, 1472, 1475, 1477, 1480, 1492, 1494,
                                                 We are issuing this rulemaking under                 in Alaska, and                                        1497, 1498, 1500, 1503, 1511, 1512, 1513,
                                              the authority described in Subtitle VII,                  (4) Will not have a significant                     and 1514.
                                              Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                     economic impact, positive or negative,
                                              ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                                                                          (d) Subject
                                                                                                      on a substantial number of small entities
                                              section, Congress charges the FAA with                  under the criteria of the Regulatory                   Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                              promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              Flexibility Act.                                      America Code 32, Landing gear.
                                              air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                              for practices, methods, and procedures                  List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                    (e) Unsafe Condition
                                              the Administrator finds necessary for                     Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                This AD was prompted by a report of
                                              safety in air commerce. This regulation                 safety, Incorporation by reference,                   restricted movement of the brake pedals after
                                              is within the scope of that authority                   Safety.                                               landing rollout. We are issuing this AD to
                                              because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                      prevent restricted motion of the brake pedals,
                                              that is likely to exist or develop on                   Adoption of the Amendment                             which can affect stopping performance and
                                              products identified in this rulemaking                    Accordingly, under the authority                    directional control of the airplane. This
                                              action.                                                 delegated to me by the Administrator,                 restricted motion can lead to high speed
                                                 This AD is issued in accordance with                 the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                      runway excursion or lateral runway
                                              authority delegated by the Executive                    follows:                                              excursion.
                                              Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                                                                     (f) Compliance
                                              as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                    PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                              In accordance with that order, issuance                 DIRECTIVES                                              Comply with this AD within the
                                              of ADs is normally a function of the                                                                          compliance times specified, unless already
                                              Compliance and Airworthiness                            ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39               done.
                                              Division, but during this transition                    continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                                                                            (g) Required Actions
                                              period, the Executive Director has                          Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                                                                                                                              Within 120 days after the effective date of
                                              delegated the authority to issue ADs
                                                                                                      § 39.13    [Amended]                                  this AD: Revise the airplane flight manual
                                              applicable to transport category
                                                                                                                                                            (AFM) by incorporating the limitation
                                              airplanes and associated appliances to                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                                                                                                                            specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this
                                              the Director of the System Oversight                    the following new airworthiness
                                                                                                                                                            AD.
                                              Division.                                               directive (AD):
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                                              (h) Terminating Action for AFM Limitation               been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO           DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                 Within 60 months after the effective date            Branch, to make those findings. To be
                                              of this AD, do all applicable actions                   approved, the repair method, modification             Federal Aviation Administration
                                              identified in, and in accordance with, the              deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
                                              Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert             the certification basis of the airplane, and the      14 CFR Part 39
                                              Requirements Bulletin 747–32A2525 RB,                   approval must specifically refer to this AD.
                                              dated September 6, 2017, except where the                                                                     [Docket No. FAA–2018–0285; Product
                                              requirements bulletin specifies applying                (l) Related Information                               Identifier 2018–CE–010–AD; Amendment
                                              sealant, the following type of sealant must be            (1) For more information about this AD,             39–19245; AD 2018–07–14]
                                              used: BMS 5–142, TYPE 2; BMS 5–95; PR–                  contact Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace                     RIN 2120–AA64
                                              1826; or PR–1828. Doing the actions
                                                                                                      Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section,
                                              specified in this paragraph terminates the                                                                    Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
                                              AFM limitation revision required by                     Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
                                              paragraph (g) of this AD. The AFM limitation            St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and              Aerospace Limited Airplanes
                                              required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be             fax 206–231–3546; email: Kelly.McGuckin@
                                                                                                      faa.gov.
                                                                                                                                                            AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                              removed from the AFM after accomplishing
                                                                                                        (2) Service information identified in this
                                                                                                                                                            Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                              the actions specified in this paragraph.
                                                 Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD:                  AD that is not incorporated by reference is           ACTION: Final rule; request for
                                              Guidance for accomplishing the actions                  available at the addresses specified in               comments.
                                              required by paragraph (h) of this AD can be             paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
                                              found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–                                                                   SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new
                                              32A2525, dated September 6, 2017, which is              (m) Material Incorporated by Reference                airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                              referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements                   (1) The Director of the Federal Register           Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
                                              Bulletin 747–32A2525 RB, dated September                approved the incorporation by reference               airplanes. This AD results from
                                              6, 2017.                                                (IBR) of the service information listed in this       mandatory continuing airworthiness
                                                                                                      paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR             information (MCAI) issued by the
                                              (i) Special Flight Permit
                                                                                                      part 51.                                              aviation authority of another country to
                                                 Special flight permits, as described in                                                                    identify and correct an unsafe condition
                                                                                                         (2) You must use this service information
                                              Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the
                                              Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197             as applicable to do the actions required by           on an aviation product. The MCAI
                                              and 21.199), are not allowed, except as                 this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.           describes the unsafe condition as
                                              provided by paragraph (j) of this AD.                      (i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin             insufficient engagement of the couplings
                                                                                                      747–32A2525 RB, dated September 6, 2017.              with the flex drive of the rudder trim
                                              (j) Ferry Flight Limitations
                                                                                                         (ii) Reserved.                                     drive system. We are issuing this AD to
                                                 Operators who are prohibited from further               (3) For service information identified in          require actions to address the unsafe
                                              flight due to the autobrake system being                this AD, contact Boeing Commercial                    condition on these products.
                                              inoperative may perform a one-time non-                 Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
                                              revenue ferry flight to fly the airplane to a                                                                 DATES: This AD is effective April 30,
                                                                                                      Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,              2018.
                                              maintenance facility to either fix the
                                              autobrake system or incorporate the                     MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;                 The Director of the Federal Register
                                              terminating action specified in paragraph (h)           telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://             approved the incorporation by reference
                                              of this AD. This ferry flight must be                   www.myboeingfleet.com.                                of a certain publication listed in the AD
                                              performed without passengers, and with                     (4) You may view this service information          as of April 30, 2018.
                                              interior modifications to allow heated cabin            at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,                 We must receive comments on this
                                              air to warm the brake control cables and                2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
                                              pulleys in the vicinity of door 3L and door
                                                                                                                                                            AD by May 24, 2018.
                                                                                                      information on the availability of this
                                              3R. These interior modifications must                                                                         ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
                                                                                                      material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
                                              include, at a minimum, temporarily
                                                                                                         (5) You may view this service information          any of the following methods:
                                              removing the side panels and insulation
                                                                                                      that is incorporated by reference at the                • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                              immediately aft of door 3L and door 3R.                                                                       http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                                                                      National Archives and Records
                                              (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   Administration (NARA). For information on             instructions for submitting comments.
                                              (AMOCs)                                                 the availability of this material at NARA, call         • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
                                                (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,                  202–741–6030, or go to: http://                         • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                              FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs                 www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-            Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                              for this AD, if requested using the procedures          locations.html.                                       30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                              found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with                                                                     W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
                                              14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your                   Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on                Washington, DC 20590.
                                              principal inspector or local Flight Standards           March 22, 2018.                                         • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
                                              District Office, as appropriate. If sending             Michael Kaszycki,                                     Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                              information directly to the manager of the
                                              certification office, send it to the attention of       Acting Director, System Oversight Division,           30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                              the person identified in paragraph (l) of this          Aircraft Certification Service.                       W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
                                              AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-               [FR Doc. 2018–06710 Filed 4–6–18; 8:45 am]            Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
                                              Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.                      BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                                                                         except Federal holidays.
                                              notify your appropriate principal inspector,                                                                    For service information identified in
                                              or lacking a principal inspector, the manager                                                                 this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace
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                                              of the local flight standards district office/                                                                Limited, Airport Road, Hamilton,
                                              certificate holding district office.
                                                                                                                                                            Private Bag 3027, Hamilton 3240, New
                                                (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
                                              level of safety may be used for any repair,                                                                   Zealand; phone: +64 7843 6144; fax: +64
                                              modification, or alteration required by this                                                                  843 6134; email: pacific@
                                              AD if it is approved by the Boeing                                                                            aerospace.co.nz; Internet:
                                              Commercial Airplanes Organization                                                                             www.aerospace.co.nz. You may view
                                              Designation Authorization (ODA) that has                                                                      this referenced service information at


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Document Created: 2018-04-07 02:38:57
Document Modified: 2018-04-07 02:38:57
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective May 14, 2018.
ContactKelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3546; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 15041 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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