83_FR_18289 83 FR 18208 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

83 FR 18208 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 81 (April 26, 2018)

Page Range18208-18219
FR Document2018-08951

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 (AFM) 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 have determined that updated AFM limitations are needed to minimize the potential for intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) blade failures under certain conditions. 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-2018-0304; Product Identifier 2018-NM-065-AD; Amendment 
39-19261; AD 2018-09-05]
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 (AFM) 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 have determined that updated AFM limitations are 
needed to minimize the potential for intermediate pressure compressor 
(IPC) blade failures under certain conditions. We are issuing this AD 
to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 26, 2018.
    We must receive comments on this AD by June 11, 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.

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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-
0304; 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 St., Des 
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3553; email: 
Takahisa.Kobayashi@faa.gov.

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 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 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 in-flight 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, during 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 before a 
diversion can be safely completed will further increase.

Related Rulemaking

    AD 2018-08-03, Amendment 39-19256 (83 FR 16768, April 17, 2018) 
(``AD 2018-08-03''), also requires revising the AFM to limit ETOPS on 
Boeing Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes powered by 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.

Actions Since AD 2018-08-03 Was Issued

    Based on further review of the AFM limitations, Boeing has updated 
the information reflected within the figures of AD 2018-08-03. The FAA 
has determined it is necessary to update the AFM limitations 
accordingly to minimize the potential for IPC blade failures under 
certain conditions.
    The FAA has determined that operation under AD 2018-08-03 is 
acceptable for safe operation until the new AD limitations are 
mandated.

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, using the updated 
information referenced in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD and 
figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD. Accomplishment of the AFM 
revisions required by this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2018-
08-03.

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-
0304 and Product Identifier 2018-NM-065-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 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 on U.S.
               Action                         Labor cost            Parts cost       Cost per       registered
                                                                                      product        airplanes
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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 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):

2018-09-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19261; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0304; Product Identifier 2018-NM-065-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective April 26, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2018-08-03, Amendment 39-19256 (83 FR 16768, 
April 17, 2018) (``AD 2018-08-03'').

(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 4 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. 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. Guidance 
on flight path planning can be found in figure 3 to paragraph (h) of 
this AD.

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(i) Terminating Action for AD 2018-08-03

    Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) 
of this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2018-08-03.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to 
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found 
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request 
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District 
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the 
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the 
person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be 
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
    (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.

(k) Related Information

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

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on April 24, 2018.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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                                             this section within 20 working days of                  affirmative finding required for granting             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                             the individual’s or Manager’s receipt of                or continuing HRP certification. In this
                                             the Administrative Judge’s decision;                    event, any HRP certification then in                  Federal Aviation Administration
                                               (d) The copy of any request for further               effect may be revoked, or, for HRP
                                             review of the individual’s case by the                  candidates, may not be granted.                       14 CFR Part 39
                                             cognizant Under Secretary filed by the
                                                                                                        (b) An HRP certified individual who
                                             Manager shall be provided to the                                                                              [Docket No. FAA–2018–0304; Product
                                             individual by the Manager.                              receives notification of the Manager’s
                                                                                                                                                           Identifier 2018–NM–065–AD; Amendment
                                               (e) The party filing a request for                    decision to revoke his or her                         39–19261; AD 2018–09–05]
                                             review of the individual’s case by the                  certification due to failure to cooperate
                                             cognizant Under Secretary shall include                 may choose one of the following
                                                                                                                                                           RIN 2120–AA64
                                             with the request a statement identifying                options:
                                             the issues on which it wishes the                          (1) Take no action; or                             Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
                                             cognizant Under Secretary to focus.                        (2) Within 20 working days after the               Company Airplanes
                                               (f) The Administrative Judge’s
                                                                                                     individual received notice of the                     AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                             decision shall be considered final if a
                                                                                                     Manager’s revocation decision, submit a               Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                             written request for review is not filed in
                                             accordance with paragraph (c) of this                   written request by certified mail to the              ACTION: Final rule; request for
                                             section.                                                Manager for reconsideration. The                      comments.
                                                                                                     request must include the individual’s
                                             § 712.24 Final decision by DOE Under                    response to the information that gave                 SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new
                                             Secretary.                                              rise to the revocation decision.                      airworthiness directive (AD) for The
                                                (a) Within 10 calendar days of receipt                  (c) Upon receipt of the request for                Boeing Company Model 787–8 and 787–
                                             of the written request for review, the                  reconsideration, the Manager shall                    9 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce plc
                                             Associate Under Secretary for                                                                                 (RR) Trent 1000–A2, Trent 1000–AE2,
                                                                                                     notify the individual, in writing, within
                                             Environment, Health, Safety and                                                                               Trent 1000–C2, Trent 1000–CE2, Trent
                                                                                                     20 calendar days of receipt of the
                                             Security should forward to the                                                                                1000–D2, Trent 1000–E2, Trent 1000–
                                             cognizant Under Secretary the written                   written appeal, as to whether the action
                                                                                                                                                           G2, Trent 1000–H2, Trent 1000–J2,
                                             request for review, the Administrative                  to revoke certification was appropriate.
                                                                                                                                                           Trent 1000–K2, and Trent 1000–L2
                                             Judge’s decision, and the administrative                If the Manager determines that the                    turbofan engines. This AD requires
                                             record.                                                 action was inappropriate, he or she shall             revising the airplane flight manual
                                                (b) Upon receipt of the written request              reverse revocation.                                   (AFM) to limit extended operations
                                             for review, the Administrative Judge’s                  § 712.34    [Amended]                                 (ETOPS). This AD was prompted by a
                                             decision, and the administrative record,                                                                      report from the engine manufacturer
                                             the cognizant Under Secretary, in                       ■ 3. Section 712.34 is amended by                     indicating that after an engine failure,
                                             consultation with the DOE General                       removing the language, ‘‘Director, Office             prolonged operation at high thrust
                                             Counsel, will issue a final written                     of Health and Safety’’ in paragraphs (a),             settings on the remaining engine during
                                             decision. The cognizant Under Secretary                 (b) introductory text, (c), and (d) and               an ETOPS diversion may result in
                                             may delegate this authority. In issuing a               adding in its place ‘‘Associate Under                 failure of the remaining engine before
                                             final decision, the cognizant Under                     Secretary for Environment, Health,                    the diversion can be safely completed.
                                             Secretary shall expressly state that he or              Safety and Security’’.                                We have determined that updated AFM
                                             she is either revoking or restoring an                                                                        limitations are needed to minimize the
                                             individual’s HRP certification. A copy                  ■ 4. Section 712.35 is amended by                     potential for intermediate pressure
                                             of this decision must be sent by certified              revising the section heading and in the               compressor (IPC) blade failures under
                                             mail (return receipt requested) to the                  introductory text by removing the                     certain conditions. We are issuing this
                                             Manager and to the individual.                          language, ‘‘Director, Office of Health                AD to address the unsafe condition on
                                                (c) The cognizant Under Secretary                    and Safety’’ and adding in its place                  these products.
                                             shall consider only that evidence and                   ‘‘Associate Under Secretary for
                                                                                                                                                           DATES: This AD is effective April 26,
                                             information in the administrative record                Environment, Health, Safety and                       2018.
                                             at the time of the Administrative Judge’s               Security’’.                                             We must receive comments on this
                                             decision.                                                  The revision reads as follows:                     AD by June 11, 2018.
                                             § 712.25   Cooperation by the individual.               § 712.35 Associate Under Secretary for                ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                               (a) It is the responsibility of the HRP               Environment, Health, Safety and Security.             using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                             candidate or HRP certified individual to                                                                      11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                                                                     *       *     *       *      *
                                             provide full, frank, and truthful answers                                                                     methods:
                                             to relevant and material questions, and                 § 712.36    [Amended]                                    • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                             when requested, furnish, or authorize                                                                         http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                             others to furnish, information that DOE                 ■ 5. Section 712.36 is amended by:                    instructions for submitting comments.
                                             deems pertinent to reach a decision                     ■ a. Removing the language, ‘‘Director,                  • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                             regarding HRP certification or                          Office of Health and Safety’’ in                         • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                             recertification. This obligation to                     paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(3) and adding               Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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                                             cooperate applies at any stage, including               in its place ‘‘Associate Under Secretary              30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                             but not limited to initial certification,               for Environment, Health, Safety and                   W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
                                             recertification, temporary removal,                     Security’’.                                           Washington, DC 20590.
                                             revocation, and/or hearing. The                                                                                  • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
                                                                                                     ■ b. Removing paragraph (i).
                                             individual or candidate may elect not to                                                                      address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                             cooperate; however, such refusal may                    [FR Doc. 2018–08697 Filed 4–25–18; 8:45 am]           p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                             prevent DOE from reaching an                            BILLING CODE 6450–01–P                                Federal holidays.


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                                             Examining the AD Docket                                      flight, the remaining engine may operate                  Interim Action
                                               You may examine the AD docket on                           at MCT for a prolonged period, during
                                                                                                                                                                      This AD is interim action. The
                                             the internet at http://                                      which the IPC stage 2 blades would be
                                                                                                                                                                    manufacturer is currently developing a
                                             www.regulations.gov by searching for                         exposed to the resonant frequency
                                                                                                                                                                    modification that will address the
                                             and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                            condition. Therefore, an ETOPS
                                                                                                                                                                    unsafe condition identified in this AD.
                                             0304; or in person at Docket Operations                      diversion will put the remaining engine
                                                                                                                                                                    Once this modification is developed,
                                             between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday                            at an operating condition that would
                                                                                                                                                                    approved, and available, we might
                                             through Friday, except Federal holidays.                     significantly increase the likelihood of
                                                                                                                                                                    consider additional rulemaking.
                                             The AD docket contains this final rule,                      failure of the remaining engine. In
                                             the regulatory evaluation, any                               addition, if the remaining engine                         FAA’s Justification and Determination
                                             comments received, and other                                 already had cracked IPC stage 2 blades,                   of the Effective Date
                                             information. The street address for                          the likelihood of the remaining engine                       An unsafe condition exists that
                                             Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–                           failing before a diversion can be safely                  requires the immediate adoption of this
                                             5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.                           completed will further increase.                          AD without providing an opportunity
                                             Comments will be available in the AD                         Related Rulemaking                                        for public comments prior to adoption.
                                             docket shortly after receipt.                                                                                          The FAA has found that the risk to the
                                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tak                            AD 2018–08–03, Amendment 39–                           flying public justifies waiving notice
                                             Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer,                               19256 (83 FR 16768, April 17, 2018)                       and comment prior to adoption of this
                                             Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO                         (‘‘AD 2018–08–03’’), also requires                        rule because unrecoverable thrust loss
                                             Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des                            revising the AFM to limit ETOPS on                        on both engines could lead to a forced
                                             Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–                        Boeing Model 787–8 and 787–9                              landing. Therefore, we find good cause
                                             231–3553; email: Takahisa.Kobayashi@                         airplanes powered by RR Trent 1000–                       that notice and opportunity for prior
                                             faa.gov.                                                     A2, Trent 1000–AE2, Trent 1000–C2,                        public comment are impracticable. In
                                                                                                          Trent 1000–CE2, Trent 1000–D2, Trent                      addition, for the reasons stated above,
                                             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                          1000–E2, Trent 1000–G2, Trent 1000–                       we find that good cause exists for
                                             Discussion                                                   H2, Trent 1000–J2, Trent 1000–K2, and                     making this amendment effective in less
                                                Over the past year, we have been                          Trent 1000–L2 turbofan engines.                           than 30 days.
                                             aware of several engine failures of Trent                    Actions Since AD 2018–08–03 Was                           Comments Invited
                                             1000 Package C engines due to failed                         Issued
                                             compressor and turbine blades and                                                                                        This AD is a final rule that involves
                                             seals. Package C engines are RR Trent                           Based on further review of the AFM                     requirements affecting flight safety and
                                             1000–A2, Trent 1000–AE2, Trent 1000–                         limitations, Boeing has updated the                       was not preceded by notice and an
                                             C2, Trent 1000–CE2, Trent 1000–D2,                           information reflected within the figures                  opportunity for public comment.
                                             Trent 1000–E2, Trent 1000–G2, Trent                          of AD 2018–08–03. The FAA has                             However, we invite you to send any
                                             1000–H2, Trent 1000–J2, Trent 1000–                          determined it is necessary to update the                  written data, views, or arguments about
                                             K2, and Trent 1000–L2 turbofan                               AFM limitations accordingly to                            this final rule. Send your comments to
                                             engines. During that same period, under                      minimize the potential for IPC blade                      an address listed under the ADDRESSES
                                             the management programs for those                            failures under certain conditions.                        section. Include the docket number
                                             engine issues, we have been aware of                            The FAA has determined that                            FAA–2018–0304 and Product Identifier
                                             numerous reports of engine inspection                        operation under AD 2018–08–03 is                          2018–NM–065–AD at the beginning of
                                             findings of cracked blades resulting in                      acceptable for safe operation until the                   your comments. We specifically invite
                                             unscheduled engine removals. Boeing                          new AD limitations are mandated.                          comments on the overall regulatory,
                                             reported to the FAA that the engine                          FAA’s Determination                                       economic, environmental, and energy
                                             manufacturer recently determined that                                                                                  aspects of this final rule. We will
                                             IPC stage 2 blades have a resonant                             We are issuing this AD because we                       consider all comments received by the
                                             frequency that is excited by the airflow                     evaluated all the relevant information                    closing date and may amend this final
                                             conditions existing in the engine during                     and determined the unsafe condition                       rule because of those comments.
                                             operation at high thrust settings under                      described previously is likely to exist or                  We will post all comments we
                                             certain temperature and altitude                             develop in other products of the same                     receive, without change, to http://
                                             conditions. The resultant blade                              type design.                                              www.regulations.gov, including any
                                             vibration can result in cumulative                           AD Requirements                                           personal information you provide. We
                                             fatigue damage that can cause blade                                                                                    will also post a report summarizing each
                                             failure and consequent engine in-flight                        This AD requires revising the AFM to                    substantive verbal contact we receive
                                             shutdown. In the event of a single                           limit ETOPS, using the updated                            about this final rule.
                                             engine in-flight shutdown during the                         information referenced in figure 1 to
                                             cruise phase of flight, thrust on the                        paragraph (g) of this AD and figure 2 to                  Costs of Compliance
                                             remaining engine is normally increased                       paragraph (h) of this AD.                                   We estimate that this AD affects 14
                                             to maximum continuous thrust (MCT).                          Accomplishment of the AFM revisions                       airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
                                             During a diversion following a single                        required by this AD terminates all                        the following costs to comply with this
                                             engine shutdown under an ETOPS                               requirements of AD 2018–08–03.                            AD:
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                                                                                                                         ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Cost on U.S.
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cost per
                                                            Action                                                   Labor cost                                     Parts cost                      registered
                                                                                                                                                                                      product        airplanes

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



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                                             Authority for This Rulemaking                             For the reasons discussed above, I                  (c) Applicability
                                                Title 49 of the United States Code                   certify that this AD:                                   This AD applies to The Boeing Company
                                             specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory               Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes,
                                             rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                   action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                 certificated in any category, powered by
                                             section 106, describes the authority of                   (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under             Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 1000–A2, Trent
                                             the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                  DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                1000–AE2, Trent 1000–C2, Trent 1000–CE2,
                                             Aviation Programs’’ describes in more                   (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),                     Trent 1000–D2, Trent 1000–E2, Trent 1000–
                                             detail the scope of the Agency’s                          (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation             G2, Trent 1000–H2, Trent 1000–J2, Trent
                                             authority.                                              in Alaska, and                                        1000–K2, and Trent 1000–L2 turbofan
                                                We are issuing this rulemaking under                   (4) Will not have a significant                     engines.
                                             the authority described in Subtitle VII,                economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                                                                                                                           (d) Subject
                                             Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                     on a substantial number of small entities
                                             ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                    under the criteria of the Regulatory                   Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                             section, Congress charges the FAA with                  Flexibility Act.                                      America Code 71, Power plant.
                                             promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                    (e) Unsafe Condition
                                             air commerce by prescribing regulations                                                                         This AD was prompted by a report from
                                             for practices, methods, and procedures                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                                                                     safety, Incorporation by reference,                   the engine manufacturer indicating that after
                                             the Administrator finds necessary for                                                                         an engine failure, prolonged operation at
                                             safety in air commerce. This regulation                 Safety.
                                                                                                                                                           high thrust settings on the remaining engine
                                             is within the scope of that authority                   Adoption of the Amendment                             during an extended-operation (ETOPS)
                                             because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                      diversion may result in failure of the
                                             that is likely to exist or develop on                     Accordingly, under the authority
                                                                                                     delegated to me by the Administrator,                 remaining engine before the diversion can be
                                             products identified in this rulemaking                                                                        safely completed. We are issuing this AD to
                                             action.                                                 the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
                                                                                                     follows:                                              address unrecoverable thrust loss on both
                                                This AD is issued in accordance with                                                                       engines, which could lead to a forced
                                             authority delegated by the Executive                                                                          landing.
                                             Director, Aircraft Certification Service,               PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                             as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                    DIRECTIVES                                            (f) Compliance
                                             In accordance with that order, issuance                 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 Comply with this AD within the
                                             of ADs is normally a function of the                    continues to read as follows:                         compliance times specified, unless already
                                             Compliance and Airworthiness                                                                                  done.
                                             Division, but during this transition                        Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                                                                                                                           (g) Revision of Limitations Chapter in
                                             period, the Executive Director has                      § 39.13    [Amended]                                  Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
                                             delegated the authority to issue ADs
                                             applicable to transport category                        ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   Within 4 days after the effective date of
                                             airplanes to the Director of the System                 the following new airworthiness                       this AD, revise the Certificate Limitations
                                             Oversight Division.                                     directive (AD):                                       chapter of the applicable Boeing AFM Engine
                                                                                                                                                           Appendix by incorporating the information
                                                                                                     2018–09–05 The Boeing Company:
                                             Regulatory Findings                                                                                           in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. This
                                                                                                         Amendment 39–19261; Docket No.
                                               This AD will not have federalism                          FAA–2018–0304; Product Identifier                 may be accomplished by inserting a copy of
                                             implications under Executive Order                          2018–NM–065–AD.                                   this AD into the AFM. When information
                                             13132. This AD will not have a                                                                                identical to that in figure 1 to paragraph (g)
                                                                                                     (a) Effective Date                                    of this AD has been included in the
                                             substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                             the relationship between the national                     This AD is effective April 26, 2018.                Certificate Limitations chapter of the general
                                             government and the States, or on the                    (b) Affected ADs                                      revisions of the AFM, the general revisions
                                             distribution of power and                                                                                     may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy
                                                                                                       This AD affects AD 2018–08–03,
                                             responsibilities among the various                                                                            of this AD may be removed from the AFM.
                                                                                                     Amendment 39–19256 (83 FR 16768, April
                                             levels of government.                                   17, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–08–03’’).                        BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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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,
                                               Concurrently with accomplishment of the               paragraph (h) of this AD. This may be                 the general revisions may be inserted into 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           removed from the AFM. Guidance on flight
                                             revise the Performance chapter of the                   that in figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD          path planning can be found in figure 3 to
                                             applicable Boeing AFM Engine Appendix by                has been included in the Performance                  paragraph (h) of this AD.
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                                                                            Figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD -AFM Performance

                                                     Engine Appendix - Performance                                                                                  (Required by AD 2018-09-05)

                                                     ETOPS

                                                     ETOPS operation of a Model 787-8 or 787-9 airplane equipped with a RR Trent 1000 engine
                                                     using A2, C2, or E2 thrust rating 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

                                                                                                                                          Maximum En route Diversion Temperature*

                                                                                                ISA+O Degrees C and
                                                                                                      Below           ISA+ 10 Degrees C   ISA+lSDegreesC    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)

                                                         Without Forecast Icing    LB5              499,000             497,400             477,500           453,000            422,000
                                                      Maximum Planned Weight at
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prohibited
                                                      ETOP5 Entry Points and Equal
                                                             Time Points           KGS              226,360             225,650             216,620           205,480            191,410


                                                      With Forecast Icing Maximum LBS               425,900             417,000                               367,300            338,200
                                                                                                                                            396,300
                                                        Planned Weight at ETOPS
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prohibited
                                                       Entry Points and Equal Time
                                                                  Points           KGS              193,210             189,170             179,800           166,610            153,420


                                                                                                                                                           *Interpolation between temperature columns is allowed.
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                                                     (D631Z003-9R7072F) and (D631Z003-9R7072E) 787-9 Trent 1000-D2

                                                                                                                                          Maximum En route Diversion Temperature*

                                                                                                ISA+O Degrees C and
                                                                                                      Below           ISA+ 10 Degrees C   ISA+lSDegreesC      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)

                                                         Without Forecast Icing
                                                                                   LB5              510,300             508,400             488,200             465,800            441,800
                                                      Maximum Planned Weight at
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Prohibited
                                                      ETOPS Entry Points and Equal
                                                             Time Points           KGS              231,500             230,640             221,480             211,310            200,390


                                                      With Forecast Icing Maximum LBS               438,300             429,300             408,400             383,800            359,300
                                                        Planned Weight at ETOPS
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Prohibited
                                                       Entry Points and Equal Time
                                                                  Points                 KGS        198,830             194,760             185,240             174,110            162,970


                                                                                                                                                             *Interpolation between temperature columns is allowed.




                                                     (D631Z003-9R74F) and (D631Z003-9R74E) 787-9 Trent 1000-J2

                                                                                                                                          Maximum En route 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)

                                                          Without Forecast Icing
                                                                                         LBS        528,900             526,800             507,800             479,500            451,100
                                                      Maximum Planned Weight at
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Prohibited
                                                      ETOPS Entry Points and Equal
                                                                Time Points              KGS        239,900             238,950             230,370             217,510            204,640


                                                      With Forecast Icing Maximum
                                                                                         LBS        455,200             446,600             430,200             401,400            372,500
                                                        Planned Weight at ETOPS
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Prohibited
                                                       Entry Points and Equal Time
                                                                  Points                 KGS        206,470             202,580             195,140             182,070            169,000


                                                                                                                                                             *Interpolation between temperature columns is allowed.
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                                                      (D631Z003-R7475F) and (D631Z003-R7475E) 787-9 Trent 1000-K2

                                                                                                                                          Maximum En route Diversion Temperature*

                                                                                                ISA-10 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)

                                                          Without Forecast Icing         LB5        528,900              526,800            507,800             479,500            451,100
                                                       Maximum Planned Weight at
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Prohibited
                                                       ETOPS Entry Points and Equal
                                                                Time Points              KGS        239,900              238,950            230,370             217,510            204,640


                                                      With Forecast Icing Maximum LBS               455,200              446,600            430,200             401,400            372,500
                                                         Planned Weight at ETOPS
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Prohibited
                                                        Entry Points and Equal Time
                                                                   Points                KGS        206,470              202,580            195,140             182,070            169,000


                                                                                                                                                             *Interpolation between temperature columns is allowed.




                                                      (D631Z003-R70EF) 787-8 Trent 1000-CE2

                                                                                                                                          Maximum En route Diversion Temperature*

                                                                                                ISA-10 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)

                                                          Without Forecast Icing         LBS        502,500              502,500            499,600             476,300            450,100
                                                       Maximum Planned Weight at
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Prohibited
                                                       ETOPS Entry Points and Equal
                                                                Time Points              KGS        227,930              227,930            226,610             216,040            204,160


                                                      With Forecast Icing Maximum LBS               446,700              438,600            419,400             396,300            372,400
                                                         Planned Weight at ETOPS
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Prohibited
                                                        Entry Points and Equal Time
                                                                   Points                KGS        202,650              198,970            190,260             179,790            168,910


                                                                                                                                                             *Interpolation between temperature columns is allowed.
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                                                      (D631Z003-R7072F) and (D631Z003-R7072E) 787-8 Trent 1000-D2

                                                                                                                                           Maximum En route Diversion Temperature*

                                                                                                I SA-tO 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)

                                                          Without Forecast Icing         LBS        502,500               502,500            499,600             476,300            450,100
                                                       Maximum Planned Weight at
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Prohibited
                                                       ETOPS Entry Points and Equal
                                                                Time Points              KGS        227,930               227,930            226,610             216,040            204,160

                                                      With Forecast Icing Maximum LBS               446,700               438,600            419,400             396,300            372,400
                                                         Planned Weight at ETOPS
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Prohibited
                                                        Entry Points and Equal Time
                                                                   Points                KGS        202,650               198,970            190,260             179,790            168,910


                                                                                                                                                              *Interpolation between temperature columns is allowed.




                                                      (D631Z003-R70LF) 787-8 Trent 1000-L2

                                                                                                                                           Maximum En route Diversion Temperature*

                                                                                                ISA-10 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)

                                                          Without Forecast Icing         LBS        502,500               502,500            499,600             476,300            450,100
                                                       Maximum Planned Weight at
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Prohibited
                                                       ETOPS Entry Points and Equal
                                                                Time Points              KGS        227,930               227,930            226,610             216,040            204,160

                                                      With Forecast Icing Maximum LBS               446,700               438,600            419,400             396,300            372,400
                                                         Planned Weight at ETOPS
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Prohibited
                                                        Entry Points and Equal Time
                                                                   Points                KGS        202,650               198,970            190,260             179,790            168,910


                                                                                                                                                              *Interpolation between temperature columns is allowed.
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                                                      (D631Z003-R67F) and (D631Z003-R67E) 787-8 Trent 1000-G2

                                                                                                                                           Maximum En route Diversion Temperature*

                                                                                                I SA-tO 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
                                                                                                     19,200                19,200             19,000              18,700             18,400              Prohibited
                                                                Altitude (ft)

                                                          Without Forecast Icing         LBS        502,500               502,500            488,900             461,500            430,400
                                                       Maximum Planned Weight at
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Prohibited
                                                       ETOPS Entry Points and Equal
                                                                Time Points              KGS        227,930               227,930            221,780             209,340            195,220

                                                      With Forecast Icing Maximum LBS               436,300               426,700            405,700             383,400            355,300
                                                         Planned Weight at ETOPS
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Prohibited
                                                        Entry Points and Equal Time
                                                                   Points                KGS        197,910               193,550            184,020             173,910            161,160


                                                                                                                                                              *Interpolation between temperature columns is allowed.




                                                      (D631Z003-R64EF) and (D631Z003-R64EE) 787-8 Trent 1000-AE2

                                                                                                                                           Maximum En route Diversion Temperature*

                                                                                                ISA-10 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
                                                                                                     19,200                19,200             19,000              18,700             18,400              Prohibited
                                                                Altitude (ft)

                                                          Without Forecast Icing         LBS        502,500               502,500            488,900             461,500            430,400
                                                       Maximum Planned Weight at
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Prohibited
                                                       ETOPS Entry Points and Equal
                                                                Time Points              KGS        227,930               227,930            221,780             209,340            195,220

                                                      With Forecast Icing Maximum LBS               436,300               426,700            405,700             383,400            355,300
                                                         Planned Weight at ETOPS
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Prohibited
                                                        Entry Points and Equal Time
                                                                   Points                KGS        197,910               193,550            184,020             173,910            161,160


                                                                                                                                                              *Interpolation between temperature columns is allowed.
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                                                     (D631Z003-R58F) 787-8 Trent 1000-H2

                                                                                                                                          Maximum En route Diversion Temperature*

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

                                                       Minimum Engine-Out Cruise
                                                                                                     18,900              18,800              18,600            18,200             17,900              Prohibited
                                                                Altitude (ft)

                                                          Without Forecast Icing
                                                                                         LBS        474,000             471,600             447,400           416,700            386,000
                                                       Maximum Planned Weight at
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prohibited
                                                      ETOPS Entry Points and Equal
                                                                Time Points              KGS        215,000             213,940             202,970           189,040            175,100

                                                      With Forecast Icing Maximum
                                                                                         LBS        404,400             394,900             371,700           346,700            321,700
                                                        Planned Weight at ETOPS
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prohibited
                                                       Entry Points and Equal Time
                                                                   Points                KGS        183,470             179,120             168,630           157,270            145,910


                                                                                                                                                           *Interpolation between temperature columns is allowed.
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                                                                    Figure 3 to paragraph (h) of this AD- Guidance on flight path planning

                                                       Guidance on flight path planning
                                                          1. Utilize the one-engine inoperative LRC speed for the ETOPS engine-out
                                                       planning speed and establish that the planned maximum diversion time is not greater
                                                       than 140 minutes. Critical fuel decompression scenarios should utilize the M0.55
                                                       speeds for both all engine and engine inoperative scenarios.
                                                           2. Determine if forecast icing is expected along the planned flight plan path and in
                                                       the planned diversionary track(s) between the ETOPS Entry Point(s) (EEP) and the
                                                       first ETOPS Equal-Time Point (ETPl). Accomplish the same determination for the
                                                       subsequent ETOPS segment (i.e., between ETPl and ETP2 or the (ETOPS Exit Point)
                                                       EXP).
                                                           3. Verify the planned maximum weight at the EEP is derived based upon the
                                                       maximum forecast temperature at FL200 between the EEP and ETP1 and the planned
                                                       weight at the EEP is no greater than the maximum planned weight corresponding to
                                                       either the without-forecast icing or with-forecast icing (if icing is probable between the
                                                       EEP and ETPl along the flight plan track or along the planned diversionary track at
                                                       FL200) table values at the appropriate maximum diversion temperature. If the EEP
                                                       gross weight is less than the table limits, continue with the flight planning. If the EEP
                                                       maximum planned weight is greater than the appropriate value provided in the table, a
                                                       takeoff weight reduction will be required to establish that the maximum planned
                                                       weight at the EEP is equal to or less than the table values.
                                                           4. Verify the planned maximum weight at ETP1 is derived based upon the
                                                       maximum forecast temperature at FL200 between the ETP 1 and ETP2 (or the EXP)
                                                       and the planned weight at the ETP 1 is no greater than the maximum planned weight
                                                       corresponding to either, the without-forecast icing or with-forecast icing (if icing is
                                                       probable between the ETPl and ETP2 along the flight plan track or along the planned
                                                       diversionary track at FL200) table values at the appropriate maximum diversion
                                                       temperature. If the ETP1 planned maximum weight is less than the table limits,
                                                       continue with the flight planning. If the ETP 1 maximum planned weight is greater than
                                                       the appropriate value provided in the table, a takeoff weight reduction will be required
                                                       to establish that the maximum planned weight at the ETPs is equal to or less than the
                                                       table values.
                                                           5. Verify the planned maximum weights at each subsequent ETP are no greater than
                                                       the appropriate weight provided in the table accounting for the effects of forecast icing,
                                                       if probable, and the appropriate forecast temperature.
                                                           6. Upon verification of the planned maximum weight limits at the EEP and each of
                                                       the ETPs required to complete the mission, validate the engine inoperative maximum
                                                       diversion time is no greater than 140 minutes.
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                                                                Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 81 / Thursday, April 26, 2018 / Rules and Regulations                                        18219

                                             (i) Terminating Action for AD 2018–08–03                WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–3553;                correction provides the appropriate link
                                                Accomplishment of the actions required by            email: Takahisa.Kobayashi@faa.gov.                    to the petition briefing package and the
                                             paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD terminates            (l) Material Incorporated by Reference                format of a warning label.
                                             all requirements of AD 2018–08–03.                                                                            DATES: This correction is effective April
                                                                                                        None.
                                             (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance                                                                         26, 2018. As established in the
                                                                                                       Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
                                             (AMOCs)                                                 April 24, 2018.                                       supplemental guidance, the guidance
                                               (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,                                                                        document became applicable on the
                                                                                                     Jeffrey E. Duven,
                                             FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs                                                                       date of its publication in the Federal
                                                                                                     Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
                                             for this AD, if requested using the procedures                                                                Register, March 21, 2018.
                                                                                                     Certification Service.
                                             found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with                                                                     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                     [FR Doc. 2018–08951 Filed 4–25–18; 8:45 am]
                                             14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your                                                                       Carol Afflerbach, Office of Compliance
                                             principal inspector or local Flight Standards           BILLING CODE 4910–13–C
                                                                                                                                                           and Field Operations, U.S. Consumer
                                             District Office, as appropriate. If sending                                                                   Product Safety Commission, 4330 East-
                                             information directly to the manager of the
                                                                                                                                                           West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814;
                                             certification office, send it to the attention of       CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY
                                             the person identified in paragraph (k) of this                                                                email: cafflerbach@cpsc.gov; telephone:
                                                                                                     COMMISSION                                            (301) 504–7529.
                                             AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-
                                             Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.                      16 CFR Chapter II                                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In FR Doc.
                                               (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                                                                         2018–05580, appearing on page 12254
                                             notify your appropriate principal inspector,            [Docket No. CPSC–2016–2019]                           in the Federal Register of March 21,
                                             or lacking a principal inspector, the manager                                                                 2018, the following corrections are
                                             of the local flight standards district office/          Labeling of Certain Household
                                                                                                                                                           made:
                                             certificate holding district office.                    Products Containing Methylene
                                                                                                                                                              1. On page 12255, in the middle
                                               (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable               Chloride; Supplemental Guidance;
                                             level of safety may be used for any repair,
                                                                                                                                                           column, correct the link at the end of
                                                                                                     Correction
                                             modification, or alteration required by this                                                                  the first paragraph to read as follows:
                                             AD if it is approved by the Boeing                      AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety                       ‘‘(https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/
                                             Commercial Airplanes Organization                       Commission.                                           Petition%20HP%2016-1%20to
                                             Designation Authorization (ODA) that has                ACTION: Guidance; correction.                         %20Amend%20Statement%20of%20
                                             been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO                                                                   Interpretation%20and%20
                                             Branch, to make those findings. To be                   SUMMARY:  The Consumer Product Safety                 Enforcement%20Policy%20
                                             approved, the repair method, modification               Commission is correcting supplemental                 Household%20Products%20
                                             deviation, or alteration deviation must meet            guidance on the Labeling of Certain                   Containing%20Methylene%
                                             the certification basis of the airplane, and the        Household Products Containing                         20Chloride%20-%20May%2026%20
                                             approval must specifically refer to this AD.            Methylene Chloride, which appeared in                 2017.pdf?5OEQaiEtuOaf0ytaU.z3.n4
                                             (k) Related Information                                 the Federal Register of March 21, 2018.               Lz5t0ku_J).’’
                                               For more information about this AD,                   The document provides guidance                           2. On page 12257, in the third
                                             contact Tak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer,              regarding labeling to warn of acute                   column, correct the format of the
                                             Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO                    hazards associated with paint strippers               ‘‘Updated Example of Cautionary
                                             Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,               containing methylene chloride. This                   Labeling’’ to read as follows:




                                             Alberta E. Mills,                                       DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE                                 FOIA program rule as a result of the
                                             Secretary, Consumer Product Safety                                                                            FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. When
                                             Commission.                                             Office of the Secretary                               the DoD FOIA program rule was revised,
                                             [FR Doc. 2018–08742 Filed 4–25–18; 8:45 am]                                                                   it included DoD component information
                                             BILLING CODE 6355–01–P
                                                                                                     32 CFR Part 292                                       and removed the requirement for
                                                                                                     [Docket ID: DOD–2017–OS–0022]                         component supplementary rules. The
                                                                                                                                                           DoD now has one DoD-level rule for the
                                                                                                     RIN 0790–AJ63                                         FOIA program at 32 CFR part 286 that
                                                                                                                                                           contains all the codified information
                                                                                                     Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)                     required for the Department. Therefore,
                                                                                                     Freedom of Information Act                            this part can be removed from the CFR.
                                                                                                     AGENCY:    Defense Intelligence Agency,               DATES: This rule is effective on April 26,
                                                                                                     DoD.                                                  2018.
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                                                                                                     ACTION:   Final rule.                                 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                     SUMMARY:   This final rule removes DoD’s              Alesia Williams at 301–394–5188.
                                                                                                     regulation concerning the Defense                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: It has been
                                                                                                     Intelligence Agency (DIA) Freedom of                  determined that publication of this CFR
                                                                                                     Information Act program. On February                  part removal for public comment is
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                                                                                                     6, 2018, the DoD published a revised                  impracticable, unnecessary, and


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Document Created: 2018-11-02 08:20:30
Document Modified: 2018-11-02 08:20:30
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 26, 2018.
ContactTak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3553; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 18208 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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