83_FR_16842 83 FR 16768 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

83 FR 16768 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 74 (April 17, 2018)

Page Range16768-16773
FR Document2018-08127

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 1000-A2, Trent 1000-AE2, Trent 1000-C2, Trent 1000-CE2, Trent 1000-D2, Trent 1000-E2, Trent 1000-G2, Trent 1000-H2, Trent 1000- J2, Trent 1000-K2, and Trent 1000-L2 turbofan engines. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual to limit extended operations (ETOPS). This AD was prompted by a report from the engine manufacturer indicating that after an engine failure, prolonged operation at high thrust settings on the remaining engine during an ETOPS diversion may result in failure of the remaining engine before the diversion can be safely completed. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0299; Product Identifier 2018-NM-060-AD; Amendment 
39-19256; AD 2018-08-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for The 
Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce 
plc (RR) Trent 1000-A2, Trent 1000-AE2, Trent 1000-C2, Trent 1000-CE2, 
Trent 1000-D2, Trent 1000-E2, Trent 1000-G2, Trent 1000-H2, Trent 1000-
J2, Trent 1000-K2, and Trent 1000-L2 turbofan engines. This AD requires 
revising the airplane flight manual to limit extended operations 
(ETOPS). This AD was prompted by a report from the engine manufacturer 
indicating that after an engine failure, prolonged operation at high 
thrust settings on the remaining engine during an ETOPS diversion may 
result in failure of the remaining engine before the diversion can be 
safely completed. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 17, 2018.
    We must receive comments on this AD by June 1, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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-2018-
0299; 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 street address for Docket Operations (phone: 
800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available 
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer, 
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, 
Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3553; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    Over the past year, we have been aware of several engine failures 
of Trent 1000 Package C engines due to failed compressor and turbine 
blades and seals. Package C engines are Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 
1000-A2, Trent 1000-AE2, Trent 1000-C2, Trent 1000-CE2, Trent 1000-D2, 
Trent 1000-E2, Trent 1000-G2, Trent 1000-H2, Trent 1000-J2, Trent 1000-
K2, and Trent 1000-L2 turbofan engines. During that same period, under 
the management programs for those engine issues, we have been aware of 
numerous reports of engine inspection findings of cracked blades 
resulting in unscheduled engine removals. Boeing reported to the FAA 
that the engine manufacturer recently determined that intermediate 
pressure compressor (IPC) stage 2 blades have a resonant frequency that 
is excited by the airflow conditions existing in the engine during 
operation at high thrust settings under certain temperature and 
altitude conditions. The resultant blade vibration can result in 
cumulative fatigue damage that can cause blade failure and consequent 
engine shutdown. In the event of a single engine in-flight shutdown 
during the cruise phase of flight, thrust on the remaining engine is 
normally increased to maximum continuous thrust (MCT). During a 
diversion following a single engine shutdown under an ETOPS flight, the 
remaining engine may operate at MCT for a prolonged period, under which 
the IPC stage 2 blades would be exposed to the resonant frequency 
condition. Therefore, an ETOPS diversion will put the remaining engine 
at an operating condition that would significantly increase the 
likelihood of failure of the remaining engine. In addition, if the 
remaining engine already had cracked IPC stage 2 blades, the likelihood 
of the remaining engine failing will further increase before a 
diversion can be safely completed.

FAA's Determination

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

AD Requirements

    This AD requires revising the AFM to limit ETOPS operation.

Interim Action

    This AD is interim action. The manufacturer is currently developing 
a modification that will address the unsafe condition identified in 
this AD. Once this modification is developed, approved, and available, 
we might consider additional rulemaking.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to 
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public 
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule 
because unrecoverable thrust loss on both engines could lead to a 
forced landing. Therefore, we find good cause that notice and 
opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable. In addition, 
for the reasons stated above, we find that good cause exists for making 
this amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public 
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or 
arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2018-
0299 and Product Identifier 2018-NM-060-AD at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final rule. We will 
consider all comments received by the

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closing date and may amend this final rule because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this final rule.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 14 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 revisions......................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour               $0             $85          $1,190
                                      = $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs'' 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This 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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2018-08-03 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19256; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0299; Product Identifier 2018-NM-060-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective April 17, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 
airplanes, certificated in any category, powered by Rolls-Royce plc 
(RR) Trent 1000-A2, Trent 1000-AE2, Trent 1000-C2, Trent 1000-CE2, 
Trent 1000-D2, Trent 1000-E2, Trent 1000-G2, Trent 1000-H2, Trent 
1000-J2, Trent 1000-K2, and Trent 1000-L2 turbofan engines.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Power plant.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report from the engine manufacturer 
indicating that after an engine failure, prolonged operation at high 
thrust settings on the remaining engine during an extended-operation 
(ETOPS) diversion may result in failure of the remaining engine 
before the diversion can be safely completed. We are issuing this AD 
to address unrecoverable thrust loss on both engines, which could 
lead to a forced landing.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Revision of Limitations Chapter in Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)

    Within 3 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
Certificate Limitations chapter of the applicable Boeing AFM Engine 
Appendix by incorporating the information in figure 1 to paragraph 
(g) of this AD. Where figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD refers to 
a ``Trent 1000 2 engine,'' this term means all engines identified in 
paragraph (c) of this AD. This may be accomplished by inserting a 
copy of this AD into the AFM. When information identical to that in 
figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD has been included in the 
Certificate Limitations chapter of the general revisions of the AFM, 
the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of 
this AD may be removed from the AFM.

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(h) Revision of Performance Chapter of AFM

    Concurrently with accomplishment of the requirements of 
paragraph (g) of this AD, revise the Performance chapter of the 
applicable Boeing AFM Engine Appendix by incorporating the 
information in figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD. This may be 
accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. When 
information identical to that in figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this 
AD has been included in the Performance chapter of the general 
revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the 
AFM, and the copy of this AD may be removed from the AFM.
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(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to 
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found 
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request 
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District 
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the 
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the 
person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be 
emailed to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD 
if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization 
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the 
Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be approved, 
the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation 
must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval 
must specifically refer to this AD.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Tak Kobayashi, 
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 
2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-
231-3553; email: [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on April 12, 2018.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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                                               Signed in Washington, DC, on April 12,                p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   condition. Therefore, an ETOPS
                                             2018.                                                   Federal holidays.                                     diversion will put the remaining engine
                                             Heather Manzano,                                                                                              at an operating condition that would
                                                                                                     Examining the AD Docket
                                             Acting Manager, Federal Crop Insurance                                                                        significantly increase the likelihood of
                                             Corporation.                                              You may examine the AD docket on                    failure of the remaining engine. In
                                             [FR Doc. 2018–08016 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am]             the internet at http://                               addition, if the remaining engine
                                             BILLING CODE 3410–08–P                                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                  already had cracked IPC stage 2 blades,
                                                                                                     and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                     the likelihood of the remaining engine
                                                                                                     0299; or in person at Docket Operations               failing will further increase before a
                                             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday                     diversion can be safely completed.
                                                                                                     through Friday, except Federal holidays.
                                                                                                     The AD docket contains this final rule,               FAA’s Determination
                                             Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                     the regulatory evaluation, any                          We are issuing this AD because we
                                             14 CFR Part 39                                          comments received, and other                          evaluated all the relevant information
                                                                                                     information. The street address for                   and determined the unsafe condition
                                             [Docket No. FAA–2018–0299; Product
                                                                                                     Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–                    described previously is likely to exist or
                                             Identifier 2018–NM–060–AD; Amendment
                                             39–19256; AD 2018–08–03]                                5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.                    develop in other products of the same
                                                                                                     Comments will be available in the AD                  type design.
                                             RIN 2120–AA64                                           docket shortly after receipt.
                                                                                                                                                           AD Requirements
                                                                                                     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tak
                                             Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
                                                                                                     Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer,                          This AD requires revising the AFM to
                                             Company Airplanes
                                                                                                     Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO                  limit ETOPS operation.
                                             AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                               Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
                                                                                                     Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–                 Interim Action
                                             Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                             ACTION: Final rule; request for                         231–3553; email: Takahisa.Kobayashi@                    This AD is interim action. The
                                             comments.                                               faa.gov.                                              manufacturer is currently developing a
                                                                                                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            modification that will address the
                                             SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new                                                                              unsafe condition identified in this AD.
                                             airworthiness directive (AD) for The                    Discussion                                            Once this modification is developed,
                                             Boeing Company Model 787–8 and 787–                        Over the past year, we have been                   approved, and available, we might
                                             9 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce plc                  aware of several engine failures of Trent             consider additional rulemaking.
                                             (RR) Trent 1000–A2, Trent 1000–AE2,                     1000 Package C engines due to failed
                                             Trent 1000–C2, Trent 1000–CE2, Trent                                                                          FAA’s Justification and Determination
                                                                                                     compressor and turbine blades and                     of the Effective Date
                                             1000–D2, Trent 1000–E2, Trent 1000–                     seals. Package C engines are Rolls-Royce
                                             G2, Trent 1000–H2, Trent 1000–J2,                       plc (RR) Trent 1000–A2, Trent 1000–                      An unsafe condition exists that
                                             Trent 1000–K2, and Trent 1000–L2                        AE2, Trent 1000–C2, Trent 1000–CE2,                   requires the immediate adoption of this
                                             turbofan engines. This AD requires                      Trent 1000–D2, Trent 1000–E2, Trent                   AD without providing an opportunity
                                             revising the airplane flight manual to                  1000–G2, Trent 1000–H2, Trent 1000–                   for public comments prior to adoption.
                                             limit extended operations (ETOPS). This                 J2, Trent 1000–K2, and Trent 1000–L2                  The FAA has found that the risk to the
                                             AD was prompted by a report from the                    turbofan engines. During that same                    flying public justifies waiving notice
                                             engine manufacturer indicating that                     period, under the management programs                 and comment prior to adoption of this
                                             after an engine failure, prolonged                      for those engine issues, we have been                 rule because unrecoverable thrust loss
                                             operation at high thrust settings on the                aware of numerous reports of engine                   on both engines could lead to a forced
                                             remaining engine during an ETOPS                        inspection findings of cracked blades                 landing. Therefore, we find good cause
                                             diversion may result in failure of the                  resulting in unscheduled engine                       that notice and opportunity for prior
                                             remaining engine before the diversion                   removals. Boeing reported to the FAA                  public comment are impracticable. In
                                             can be safely completed. We are issuing                 that the engine manufacturer recently                 addition, for the reasons stated above,
                                             this AD to address the unsafe condition                 determined that intermediate pressure                 we find that good cause exists for
                                             on these products.                                      compressor (IPC) stage 2 blades have a                making this amendment effective in less
                                             DATES: This AD is effective April 17,                   resonant frequency that is excited by the             than 30 days.
                                             2018.                                                   airflow conditions existing in the engine
                                               We must receive comments on this                                                                            Comments Invited
                                                                                                     during operation at high thrust settings
                                             AD by June 1, 2018.                                     under certain temperature and altitude                  This AD is a final rule that involves
                                             ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                       conditions. The resultant blade                       requirements affecting flight safety and
                                             using the procedures found in 14 CFR                    vibration can result in cumulative                    was not preceded by notice and an
                                             11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                fatigue damage that can cause blade                   opportunity for public comment.
                                             methods:                                                failure and consequent engine                         However, we invite you to send any
                                                • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                  shutdown. In the event of a single                    written data, views, or arguments about
                                             http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  engine in-flight shutdown during the                  this final rule. Send your comments to
                                             instructions for submitting comments.                   cruise phase of flight, thrust on the                 an address listed under the ADDRESSES
                                                • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                 remaining engine is normally increased                section. Include the docket number
                                                • Mail: U.S. Department of                           to maximum continuous thrust (MCT).                   FAA–2018–0299 and Product Identifier
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                                             Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                   During a diversion following a single                 2018–NM–060–AD at the beginning of
                                             30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                    engine shutdown under an ETOPS                        your comments. We specifically invite
                                             W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,                     flight, the remaining engine may operate              comments on the overall regulatory,
                                             Washington, DC 20590.                                   at MCT for a prolonged period, under                  economic, environmental, and energy
                                                • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                     which the IPC stage 2 blades would be                 aspects of this final rule. We will
                                             address above between 9 a.m. and 5                      exposed to the resonant frequency                     consider all comments received by the


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                                             closing date and may amend this final                        personal information you provide. We                      Costs of Compliance
                                             rule because of those comments.                              will also post a report summarizing each                    We estimate that this AD affects 14
                                               We will post all comments we                               substantive verbal contact we receive                     airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
                                             receive, without change, to http://                          about this final rule.                                    the following costs to comply with this
                                             www.regulations.gov, including any                                                                                     AD:
                                                                                                                         ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                        Cost per     Cost on U.S.
                                                            Action                                                   Labor cost                                     Parts cost          product       operators

                                             AFM revisions .........................   1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .........................................                $0            $85           $1,190



                                             Authority for This Rulemaking                                responsibilities among the various                        (c) Applicability
                                                Title 49 of the United States Code                        levels of government.                                       This AD applies to The Boeing Company
                                                                                                            For the reasons discussed above, I                      Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes,
                                             specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                                                                          certify that this AD:                                     certificated in any category, powered by
                                             rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                                                                            (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                   Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 1000–A2, Trent
                                             section 106, describes the authority of
                                                                                                          action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                     1000–AE2, Trent 1000–C2, Trent 1000–CE2,
                                             the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                         (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                 Trent 1000–D2, Trent 1000–E2, Trent 1000–
                                             Aviation Programs’’ describes in more                        DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                    G2, Trent 1000–H2, Trent 1000–J2, Trent
                                             detail the scope of the Agency’s                             (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),                         1000–K2, and Trent 1000–L2 turbofan
                                             authority.                                                     (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                 engines.
                                                We are issuing this rulemaking under                      in Alaska, and                                            (d) Subject
                                             the authority described in Subtitle VII,                       (4) Will not have a significant
                                             Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                                                                                     Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                                                                          economic impact, positive or negative,                    America Code 71, Power plant.
                                             ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                         on a substantial number of small entities
                                             section, Congress charges the FAA with                       under the criteria of the Regulatory                      (e) Unsafe Condition
                                             promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                   Flexibility Act.                                            This AD was prompted by a report from
                                             air commerce by prescribing regulations                                                                                the engine manufacturer indicating that after
                                             for practices, methods, and procedures                       List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                        an engine failure, prolonged operation at
                                             the Administrator finds necessary for                          Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                  high thrust settings on the remaining engine
                                             safety in air commerce. This regulation                      safety, Incorporation by reference,                       during an extended-operation (ETOPS)
                                             is within the scope of that authority                        Safety.                                                   diversion may result in failure of the
                                             because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                               remaining engine before the diversion can be
                                             that is likely to exist or develop on                        Adoption of the Amendment                                 safely completed. We are issuing this AD to
                                                                                                            Accordingly, under the authority                        address unrecoverable thrust loss on both
                                             products identified in this rulemaking
                                                                                                                                                                    engines, which could lead to a forced
                                             action.                                                      delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                                                                                                                                    landing.
                                                This AD is issued in accordance with                      the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
                                             authority delegated by the Executive                         follows:                                                  (f) Compliance
                                             Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                                                                                Comply with this AD within the
                                             as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                         PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                     compliance times specified, unless already
                                             In accordance with that order, issuance                      DIRECTIVES                                                done.
                                             of ADs is normally a function of the                                                                                   (g) Revision of Limitations Chapter in
                                                                                                          ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                             Compliance and Airworthiness                                                                                           Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
                                                                                                          continues to read as follows:
                                             Division, but during this transition                                                                                      Within 3 days after the effective date of
                                             period, the Executive Director has                               Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                                                                                                                                    this AD, revise the Certificate Limitations
                                             delegated the authority to issue ADs                         § 39.13     [Amended]                                     chapter of the applicable Boeing AFM Engine
                                             applicable to transport category                                                                                       Appendix by incorporating the information
                                             airplanes and associated appliances to                       ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                     in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. Where
                                             the Director of the System Oversight                         the following new airworthiness                           figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD refers to
                                             Division.                                                    directive (AD):                                           a ‘‘Trent 1000 2 engine,’’ this term means all
                                                                                                          2018–08–03 The Boeing Company:                            engines identified in paragraph (c) of this
                                             Regulatory Findings                                              Amendment 39–19256; Docket No.                        AD. This may be accomplished by inserting
                                               This AD will not have federalism                               FAA–2018–0299; Product Identifier                     a copy of this AD into the AFM. When
                                                                                                              2018–NM–060–AD.                                       information identical to that in figure 1 to
                                             implications under Executive Order                                                                                     paragraph (g) of this AD has been included
                                             13132. This AD will not have a                               (a) Effective Date                                        in the Certificate Limitations chapter of the
                                             substantial direct effect on the States, on                    This AD is effective April 17, 2018.                    general revisions of the AFM, the general
                                             the relationship between the national                                                                                  revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and
                                             government and the States, or on the                         (b) Affected ADs                                          the copy of this AD may be removed from the
                                             distribution of power and                                      None.                                                   AFM.
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                                             (h) Revision of Performance Chapter of AFM              incorporating the information in figure 2 to          chapter of the general revisions of the AFM,
                                                                                                     paragraph (h) of this AD. This may be                 the general revisions may be inserted into the
                                               Concurrently with accomplishment of the
                                                                                                     accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD           AFM, and the copy of this AD may be
                                             requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,               into the AFM. When information identical to
                                             revise the Performance chapter of the                                                                         removed from the AFM.
                                                                                                     that in figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD
                                             applicable Boeing AFM Engine Appendix by                                                                      BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                     has been included in the Performance
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                                                                             Figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD - AFM Performance


                                                      Engine Appendix - Performance

                                                      ETOPS

                                                      ETOPS operation of a Model 787-8 or 787-9 airplane equipped with a RR Trent 1000 A2, C2, or
                                                      E2 series engine is prohibited.

                                                      As outlined in the ETOPs Section of the Certificate Limitations Chapter, the following table
                                                      must be utilized when planning ETOPS flights.

                                                          D631Z003-9R64EF) 787-9 Trent 1000-AE2
                                                                                                                                                        Enroute Diversion Temperature
                                                                                                 ISA+O Degrees C and
                                                                                                       Below           ISA+ 10 Degrees C   ISA+ 15 Degrees C   ISA+20 Degrees C   ISA+25 Degrees C   Above ISA+25 Degrees C

                                                          Minimum Engine-Out Cruise
                                                                                                      19,000              19,000              18,800              18,500                18,300           Prohibited
                                                                  Altitude (ft)
                                                          Maximum Planned Weight at LBS              499,000             497,400             477,500             453,000            428,400
                                                           ETOPS Entry Point without                                                                                                                     Prohibited
                                                                Forecast Icing       KGS             226,360             225,650             216,620             205,480            194,350
                                                          Maximum Planned Weight at LBS              425,900             417,000             396,300             367,300            338,200
                                                            ETOPS Entry Point with                                                                                                                       Prohibited
                                                                Forecast Icing      KGS              193,210             189,170             179,800             166,610            153,420


                                                      (D631Z003-9R7072F) and (D631Z003- 9R7072E) 787-9 Trent 1000-D2
                                                                                                                                                        Enroute Diversion Temperature
                                                                                                 ISA+O Degrees C and
                                                                                                       Below           ISA+lO Degrees C    ISA+lS Degrees C    ISA+20 Degrees C   ISA+25 Degrees C   Above ISA+25 Degrees C

                                                          Minimum Engine-Out Cruise
                                                                                                      19,100              19,100              18,900              18,700                18,500           Prohibited
                                                                  Altitude (ft)
                                                          Maximum Planned Weight at LBS              510,300             508,400             488,200             465,800            443,400
                                                           ETOPS Entry Point without                                                                                                                     Prohibited
                                                                Forecast Icing       KGS             231,500             230,640             221,480             211,310            201,130
                                                          Maximum Planned Weight at LBS              438,300             429,300             408,400             383,800            359,300
                                                            ETOPS Entry Point with                                                                                                                       Prohibited
                                                                Forecast lei ng     KGS              198,830             194,760             185,240             174,110            162,970


                                                      (D631Z003-9R74F) and (D631Z003-9R74E) 787-9 Trent 1000-J2
                                                                                                                                                        Enroute Diversion Temperature
                                                      I                                          ISA+O Degrees C and
                                                                                                       Below           ISA+lO Degrees C    ISA+lS Degrees C    ISA+20 Degrees C   ISA+25 Degrees C   Above ISA+25 Degrees C
                                                          Minimum Engine-Out Cruise
                                                                                                      19,300              19,300              19,100              18,800                18,500           Prohibited
                                                                  Altitude (ft)
                                                          Maximum Planned Weight at LBS              530,400             527,800             507,800             479,500            451,100
                                                           ETOPS Entry Point without                                                                                                                     Prohibited
                                                                Forecast lei ng      KGS             240,600             239,430             230,370             217,510            204,640
                                                          Maximum Planned Weight at LBS              455,200             446,600             430,200             401,400            372,500
                                                            ETOPS Entry Point with                                                                                                                       Prohibited
                                                                Forecast Icing      KGS              206,470             202,580             195,140             182,070            169,000
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                                                     (D631Z003-R7475F) and (D631Z003-R7475E 787-9 Trent 1000-K2
                                                                                                                                                      Enroute Diversion Temperature
                                                                                                ISA+O Degrees C and
                                                                                                      Below           ISA+lO Degrees C   ISA+lS Degrees C    ISA+20 Degrees C   ISA+25 Degrees C   Above ISA+25 Degrees C

                                                       Minimum Engine-Out Cruise
                                                                                                     19,300               19,300            19,100              18,800                18,500           Prohibited
                                                                Altitude (ft)
                                                      Maximum Planned Weight at LBS                 530,400             527,800            507,800             479,500            451,100
                                                       ETOPS Entry Point without                                                                                                                       Prohibited
                                                            Forecast Icing       KGS                240,600             239,430            230,370             217,510            204,640
                                                      Maximum Planned Weight at LBS                 455,200             446,600            430,200             401,400            372,500
                                                        ETOPS Entry Point with                                                                                                                         Prohibited
                                                            Forecast Icing      KGS                 206,470             202,580            195,140             182,070            169,000


                                                      D631Z003-R70EF) 787-8 Trent 1000-CE2
                                                                                                                                                      Enroute Diversion Temperature

                                                                                                ISA+O Degrees C and
                                                                                                      Below           ISA+lO Degrees C   ISA+lS Degrees C    ISA+20 Degrees C   ISA+25 Degrees C   Above ISA+25 Degrees C


                                                       Minimum Engine-Out Cruise
                                                                                                     19,300               19,300            19,100              18,900                18,600           Prohibited
                                                                Altitude (ft)
                                                      Maximum Planned Weight at LBS                 525,100             523,100            501,400             476,300            451,100
                                                       ETOPS Entry Point without                                                                                                                       Prohibited
                                                            Forecast Icing       KGS                238,200             237,310            227,450             216,040            204,630
                                                      Maximum Planned Weight at LBS                 446,700             438,600            419,400             396,300            373,300
                                                        ETOPS Entry Point with                                                                                                                         Prohibited
                                                            Forecast Icing      KGS                 202,650             198,970            190,260             179,790            169,330


                                                      D631Z003-R7072F) and (D631Z003-R7072E) 787-8 Trent 1000-D2
                                                                                                                                                      Enroute Diversion Temperature

                                                                                                ISA+O Degrees C and
                                                                                                      Below           ISA+10 Degrees C   ISA+ 15 Degrees C   ISA+20 Degrees C   ISA+25 Degrees C   Above ISA+25 Degrees C


                                                       Minimum Engine-Out Cruise
                                                                                                     19,300               19,300            19,100              18,900                18,600           Prohibited
                                                                Altitude (ft)
                                                      Maximum Planned Weight at LBS                 525,100             523,100            501,400             476,300            451,100
                                                       ETOPS Entry Point without                                                                                                                       Prohibited
                                                            Forecast Icing       KGS                238,200             237,310            227,450             216,040            204,630
                                                      Maximum Planned Weight at LBS                 446,700             438,600            419,400             396,300            373,300
                                                        ETOPS Entry Point with                                                                                                                         Prohibited
                                                            Forecast Icing      KGS                 202,650             198,970            190,260             179,790            169,330


                                                      D631Z003-R70LF) 787-8 Trent 1000-L2
                                                                                                                                                      Enroute Diversion Temperature

                                                                                                ISA+O Degrees C and
                                                                                                      Below           ISA+10 Degrees C   ISA+ 15 Degrees C   ISA+20 Degrees C   ISA+25 Degrees C   Above ISA+25 Degrees C


                                                       Minimum Engine-Out Cruise
                                                                                                     19,300               19,300            19,100              18,900                18,600           Prohibited
                                                                Altitude (ft)
                                                      Maximum Planned Weight at LBS                 525,100             523,100            501,400             476,300            451,100
                                                       ETOPS Entry Point without                                                                                                                       Prohibited
                                                            Forecast Icing       KGS                238,200             237,310            227,450             216,040            204,630
                                                      Maximum Planned Weight at LBS                 446,700             438,600            419,400             396,300            373,300
                                                        ETOPS Entry Point with                                                                                                                         Prohibited
                                                            Forecast Icing      KGS                 202,650             198,970            190,260             179,790            169,330
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                                             BILLING CODE 4910–13–C                                  of the local flight standards district office/        Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–
                                             (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   certificate holding district office.                  3553; email: Takahisa.Kobayashi@faa.gov.
                                             (AMOCs)                                                   (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
                                                                                                     level of safety may be used for any repair,           (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                               (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,                  modification, or alteration required by this             None.
                                             FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs                 AD if it is approved by the Boeing
                                             for this AD, if requested using the procedures          Commercial Airplanes Organization                       Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
                                             found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with               Designation Authorization (ODA) that has              April 12, 2018.
                                             14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your                 been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO           Jeffrey E. Duven,
                                             principal inspector or local Flight Standards           Branch, to make those findings. To be
                                                                                                     approved, the repair method, modification             Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
                                             District Office, as appropriate. If sending                                                                   Certification Service.
                                             information directly to the manager of the              deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
                                                                                                     the certification basis of the airplane, and the      [FR Doc. 2018–08127 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am]
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                                             certification office, send it to the attention of
                                                                                                     approval must specifically refer to this AD.          BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                             the person identified in paragraph (j) of this
                                             AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-               (j) Related Information
                                             Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.                         For more information about this AD,
                                               (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                   contact Tak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer,
                                             notify your appropriate principal inspector,            Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
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Document Created: 2018-04-17 02:52:12
Document Modified: 2018-04-17 02:52:12
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; request for comments.
DatesThis AD is effective April 17, 2018.
ContactTak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3553; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 16768 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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