83 FR 21867 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 92 (May 11, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 92 (May 11, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-09747 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 92 (Friday, May 11, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21867-21870] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-09747] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0398; Product Identifier 2017-NM-113-AD; Amendment 39-19277; AD 2018-10-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This AD requires inspecting the part number of the occupant restraint system on the standard attendant seats, and doing additional inspections and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report of loose attachment bolts on the occupant restraint system on a standard attendant seat due to the bolts being over-torqued during production. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 29, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 29, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by June 25, 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. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing [[Page 21868]] Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone: 562-797-1717; internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0398. 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- 0398; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Moon, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198-6547; phone: 206-231-3571; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We have received a report of loose attachment bolts on the occupant restraint system on a standard attendant seat due to the bolts being over-torqued during production. One operator reported that a seat belt lower mount helicoil was detached from the seat pan lever while the attachment bolt was still threaded into the helicoil. Investigation revealed that the attachment bolt was probably over-torqued during production. Over-torqueing the attachment bolt could damage the bolt or the helicoil installation, and reduce the strength of the restraint system. Failure of the restraint system of the attendant seat during turbulence or a high-G load event could result in serious injury. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250052-00, Issue 001, dated January 27, 2014. This service information describes procedures for inspecting the part number of the occupant restraint system on the standard attendant seats, and doing additional inspections and corrective actions if necessary. The additional inspections include a general visual inspection for any gap of the interface of the lever and spacer, a general visual inspection for any flattened or stripped threads, verification that the lap belt bolt helicoil in the lever does not protrude beyond the bottom surface of the counterbore, and a general visual inspection for a visible metal shaving or fragments of the lap belt bolt and lever helicoil. Corrective actions include re-torqueing and reworking the bolts and lever. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are 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 accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously, except as discussed under ``Difference Between this AD and the Service Information.'' Difference Between This AD and the Service Information Operators should note that, although the service bulletin recommends accomplishing the inspection of the occupant restraint system within 50 months (after the release of the service bulletin), the FAA has determined that accomplishing the inspection within five years after the effective date of this AD is adequate to address the identified unsafe condition. In developing an appropriate compliance time for this AD, we considered not only the manufacturer's recommendation, but the degree of urgency associated with addressing the unsafe condition, the average utilization of the affected fleet, and the time necessary to perform the inspection (one hour). In light of all of these factors, the FAA finds a five-year compliance time for completing the inspection is warranted, in that it represents an appropriate interval of time for affected airplanes to continue to operate without compromising safety. This difference has been coordinated with Boeing. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date There are currently no domestic operators of this product. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and 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- 0398 and Product Identifier 2017-NM-113-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 Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. If an affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future, the following cost estimates to comply with this AD would apply: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection for part number (P/N).............. 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 $0 $85 Inspection of affected attendant seats........ 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = 0 170 $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 21869]] We estimate the following costs to do any necessary rework that would be required based on the results of the inspections. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this rework: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rework........................................ 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $170 $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-10-02 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19277; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0398; Product Identifier 2017-NM-113-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 29, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ furnishings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of loose attachment bolts on the occupant restraint system on a standard attendant seat due to the bolts being over-torqued. We are issuing this AD to address potential failure of the restraint system of the attendant seat during turbulence or a high-G load event, which could result in serious injury. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Applicable Corrective Actions Within 5 years after the effective date of this AD: Inspect the occupant restraint system on the standard attendant seats for any restraint system having a part number identified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB250052-00, Issue 001, dated January 27, 2014. (1) For any affected occupant restraint system: Within 5 years after the effective date of this AD, inspect the affected attendant seat for discrepancies, including a general visual inspection for any gap of the interface of the lever and spacer, a general visual inspection for any flattened or stripped threads, verification that the lap belt bolt helicoil in the lever does not protrude beyond the bottom surface of the counterbore, and a general visual inspection for visible metal shavings or fragments of the lap belt bolt and lever helicoil; and do all applicable torqueing of the lap belt bolt, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250052-00, Issue 001, dated January 27, 2014. (2) For any discrepant attendant seat, before further flight rework the attachment bolt, the seat pan lever and bolts, and the dampener bolt, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250052-00, Issue 001, dated January 27, 2014. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Guidance on the inspections and rework can be found in Goodrich Service Bulletin 2787-25-009, dated June 28, 2013. (h) Inspection Definition For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.'' (i) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an occupant restraint system having a part number identified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB250052-00, [[Page 21870]] Issue 001, dated January 27, 2014, on any airplane. (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)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Julie Moon, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198- 6547; phone: 206-231-3571; email: [email protected]. (2) For Goodrich service information identified in this AD, contact Goodrich Corporation, Aircraft Interior Products, ATTN: Technical Publications, 3414 South Fifth Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040- 1169; telephone 602-243-2200; internet http://www.goodrich.com/TechPubs. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250052-00, Issue 001, dated January 27, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone: 562-797-1717; internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May 1, 2018. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-09747 Filed 5-10-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–C DOA, the approval must include the DOA- Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
(l) Credit for Previous Actions authorized signature. April 27, 2018.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except Michael Kaszycki,
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
as required by paragraphs (g)(2) and (h)(2) of Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD
this AD: If any service information contains Aircraft Certification Service.
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service procedures or tests that are identified as RC,
[FR Doc. 2018–09862 Filed 5–10–18; 8:45 am]
information in paragraphs (l)(1)(i) through those procedures and tests must be done to
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(l)(1)(iv) of this AD. comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1272, that are not identified as RC are
Revision 00, dated January 10, 2013, which recommended. Those procedures and tests
that are not identified as RC may be deviated DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1272, from using accepted methods in accordance
Revision 01, dated August 6, 2013, which is with the operator’s maintenance or
Federal Aviation Administration
not incorporated by reference in this AD. inspection program without obtaining
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– approval of an AMOC, provided the 14 CFR Part 39
1272, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014, procedures and tests identified as RC can be [Docket No. FAA–2018–0398; Product
which was incorporated by reference in AD done and the airplane can be put back in an Identifier 2017–NM–113–AD; Amendment
2015–15–13. airworthy condition. Any substitutions or 39–19277; AD 2018–10–02]
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– changes to procedures or tests identified as
1272, Revision 03, dated November 26, 2015, RC require approval of an AMOC. RIN 2120–AA64
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD. (n) Related Information Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
(2) This paragraph provides credit for (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Company Airplanes
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
if those actions were performed before the AGENCY: Federal Aviation
2017–0098, dated June 7, 2017, for related
effective date of this AD using the service Administration (FAA), DOT.
information in paragraphs (l)(2)(i) through information. This MCAI may be found in the
AD docket on the internet at http:// ACTION: Final rule; request for
(l)(2)(v) of this AD. comments.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1267, www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Revision 00, dated June 24, 2013, which is locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1100.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1267,
International Section, Transport Standards Boeing Company Model 787–8
Revision 01, dated October 2, 2013, which is
not incorporated by reference in this AD. Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des airplanes. This AD requires inspecting
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– the part number of the occupant
1267, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014, 231–3223. restraint system on the standard
which was incorporated by reference in AD (3) Service information identified in this attendant seats, and doing additional
2015–15–13. AD that is not incorporated by reference is inspections and corrective actions if
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– available at the addresses specified in necessary. This AD was prompted by a
1267, Revision 03, dated November 26, 2015, paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD. report of loose attachment bolts on the
which is not incorporated by reference in this
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference occupant restraint system on a standard
AD.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1267, attendant seat due to the bolts being
(1) The Director of the Federal Register over-torqued during production. We are
Revision 04, dated February 1, 2016, which approved the incorporation by reference
is not incorporated by reference in this AD. issuing this AD to address the unsafe
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
condition on these products.
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. DATES: This AD is effective May 29,
The following provisions also apply to this 2018.
AD: (2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by The Director of the Federal Register
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. approved the incorporation by reference
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1272, of a certain publication listed in this AD
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016. as of May 29, 2018.
AD, if requested using the procedures found (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1267, We must receive comments on this
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Revision 05, dated November 29, 2016. AD by June 25, 2018.
39.19, send your request to your principal (3) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
inspector or local Flight Standards District this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
directly to the International Section, send it
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; methods:
to the attention of the person identified in telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any instructions for submitting comments.
(4) You may view this service information
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate • Fax: 202–493–2251.
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal • Mail: U.S. Department of
inspector, the manager of the local flight 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
standards district office/certificate holding information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
district office. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
(5) You may view this service information
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(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
that is incorporated by reference at the Washington, DC 20590.
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from National Archives and Records • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
a manufacturer, the action must be Administration (NARA). For information on address above between 9 a.m. and 5
accomplished using a method approved by the availability of this material at NARA, call p.m., Monday through Friday, except
the Manager, International Section, Transport 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Federal holidays.
Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- For service information identified in
Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the locations.html. this final rule, contact Boeing
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We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary rework that would be inspections. We have no way of might need this rework:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Rework .......................................................................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ........................... $0 $170
Authority for This Rulemaking (4) Will not have a significant (g) Inspection and Applicable Corrective
economic impact, positive or negative, Actions
Title 49 of the United States Code
on a substantial number of small entities Within 5 years after the effective date of
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
under the criteria of the Regulatory this AD: Inspect the occupant restraint
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, system on the standard attendant seats for
Flexibility Act.
section 106, describes the authority of any restraint system having a part number
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 identified in the Accomplishment
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787–
detail the scope of the Agency’s safety, Incorporation by reference, 81205–SB250052–00, Issue 001, dated
authority. Safety. January 27, 2014.
We are issuing this rulemaking under (1) For any affected occupant restraint
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Adoption of the Amendment system: Within 5 years after the effective date
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: of this AD, inspect the affected attendant seat
Accordingly, under the authority for discrepancies, including a general visual
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that delegated to me by the Administrator, inspection for any gap of the interface of the
section, Congress charges the FAA with the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as lever and spacer, a general visual inspection
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in follows: for any flattened or stripped threads,
air commerce by prescribing regulations verification that the lap belt bolt helicoil in
for practices, methods, and procedures PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS the lever does not protrude beyond the
the Administrator finds necessary for DIRECTIVES bottom surface of the counterbore, and a
safety in air commerce. This regulation general visual inspection for visible metal
is within the scope of that authority ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 shavings or fragments of the lap belt bolt and
because it addresses an unsafe condition continues to read as follows: lever helicoil; and do all applicable torqueing
that is likely to exist or develop on Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. of the lap belt bolt, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
products identified in this rulemaking Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB250052–00,
§ 39.13 [Amended]
action. Issue 001, dated January 27, 2014.
This AD is issued in accordance with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (2) For any discrepant attendant seat,
authority delegated by the Executive the following new airworthiness before further flight rework the attachment
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, directive (AD): bolt, the seat pan lever and bolts, and the
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 2018–10–02 The Boeing Company: dampener bolt, in accordance with the
In accordance with that order, issuance Amendment 39–19277; Docket No. Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
of ADs is normally a function of the FAA–2018–0398; Product Identifier Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB250052–00,
Compliance and Airworthiness 2017–NM–113–AD. Issue 001, dated January 27, 2014.
Division, but during this transition (a) Effective Date Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:
period, the Executive Director has Guidance on the inspections and rework can
This AD is effective May 29, 2018. be found in Goodrich Service Bulletin 2787–
delegated the authority to issue ADs
(b) Affected ADs 25–009, dated June 28, 2013.
applicable to transport category
airplanes to the Director of the System None. (h) Inspection Definition
Oversight Division. (c) Applicability For the purposes of this AD, a general
Regulatory Findings This AD applies to all The Boeing visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual examination
Company Model 787–8 airplanes, certificated of an interior or exterior area, installation, or
This AD will not have federalism in any category. assembly to detect obvious damage, failure,
implications under Executive Order or irregularity. This level of inspection is
13132. This AD will not have a (d) Subject made from within touching distance unless
substantial direct effect on the States, on Air Transport Association (ATA) of otherwise specified. A mirror may be
the relationship between the national America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. necessary to ensure visual access to all
government and the States, or on the surfaces in the inspection area. This level of
(e) Unsafe Condition inspection is made under normally available
distribution of power and
This AD was prompted by a report of loose lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar
responsibilities among the various attachment bolts on the occupant restraint lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may
levels of government. system on a standard attendant seat due to require removal or opening of access panels
For the reasons discussed above, I the bolts being over-torqued. We are issuing or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may
certify that this AD: this AD to address potential failure of the be required to gain proximity to the area
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(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory restraint system of the attendant seat during being checked.’’
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, turbulence or a high-G load event, which
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under could result in serious injury.
As of the effective date of this AD, no
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (f) Compliance person may install an occupant restraint
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), Comply with this AD within the system having a part number identified in the
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation compliance times specified, unless already Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
in Alaska, and done. Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB250052–00,
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Issue 001, dated January 27, 2014, on any (5) You may view this service information 6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
airplane. that is incorporated by reference at the federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
National Archives and Records
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (NARA). For information on FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
(AMOCs) the availability of this material at NARA, call Designations and Reporting Points, is
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// published yearly and effective on
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- September 15.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures locations.html.
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your 1, 2018. Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
principal inspector or local Flight Standards Operations Support Group, Western
District Office, as appropriate. If sending Dionne Palermo,
Service Center, 2200 S 216th Street, Des
information directly to the manager of the Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service. Moines, WA, 98198–6547; telephone
certification office, send it to the attention of
(206) 231–2253.
the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of [FR Doc. 2018–09747 Filed 5–10–18; 8:45 am]
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Authority for This Rulemaking
notify your appropriate principal inspector, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager The FAA’s authority to issue rules
of the local flight standards district office/ Federal Aviation Administration regarding aviation safety is found in
certificate holding district office. Title 49 of the United States Code.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
level of safety may be used for any repair,
14 CFR Part 71
authority of the FAA Administrator.
modification, or alteration required by this [Docket No. FAA–2017–0970; Airspace Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Docket No. 16–AAL–6]
Commercial Airplanes Organization
describes in more detail the scope of the
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has RIN 2120–AA66 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO promulgated under the authority
Branch, to make those findings. To be Establishment of Class E Airspace, described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
approved, the repair method, modification Manley Hot Springs, AK Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet section, the FAA is charged with
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. prescribing regulations to assign the use
approval must specifically refer to this AD. of airspace necessary to ensure the
ACTION: Final rule.
(k) Related Information safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
(1) For more information about this AD, SUMMARY: This action establishes Class airspace. This regulation is within the
contact Julie Moon, Aerospace Engineer, E airspace extending upward from 700 scope of that authority as it establishes
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems feet above the surface at Manley Hot Class E airspace extending upward from
Section, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 2200 Springs Airport, Manley Hot Springs, 700 feet above the surface at Manley Hot
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198– AK, to accommodate new area Springs Airport, Manley Hot Springs,
6547; phone: 206–231–3571; email: navigation (RNAV) procedures at the AK, to support standard instrument
julie.moon@faa.gov.
airport. This action ensures the safety approach procedures for IFR operations
(2) For Goodrich service information
identified in this AD, contact Goodrich and management of instrument flight at the airport.
Corporation, Aircraft Interior Products, rules (IFR) operations within the
National Airspace System. Also, this History
ATTN: Technical Publications, 3414 South
Fifth Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040–1169; action corrects a rounding error of one The FAA published a notice of
telephone 602–243–2200; internet http:// second in degrees of latitude for the proposed rulemaking in the Federal
www.goodrich.com/TechPubs. geographic coordinates of the airport. Register (82 FR 58142; December 11,
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 19, 2017) for Docket No. FAA–2017–0970 to
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 2018. The Director of the Federal establish Class E airspace extending
approved the incorporation by reference Register approves this incorporation by upward from 700 feet above the surface
(IBR) of the service information listed in this reference action under Title 1, Code of at Manley Hot Springs Airport, Manley
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Hot Springs, AK. Interested parties were
part 51. the annual revision of FAA Order invited to participate in this rulemaking
(2) You must use this service information 7400.11 and publication of conforming effort by submitting written comments
as applicable to do the actions required by amendments.
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. on the proposal to the FAA. No
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, comments were received.
(i) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB250052–00, Issue 001, dated January 27, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Subsequent to publication, the FAA
2014. Points, and subsequent amendments can
found a one-second rounding error in
(ii) Reserved. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
degrees of latitude for the geographic
(3) For service information identified in air_traffic/publications/. For further
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
coordinates for the airport. A correction
information, you can contact the
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data to the error is included in this action.
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Administration, 800 Independence Class E airspace designations are
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
telephone: 562–797–1717; internet: https:// Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017,
www.myboeingfleet.com.
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
(4) You may view this service information also available for inspection at the and effective September 15, 2017, which
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, National Archives and Records is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Administration (NARA). 71.1. The Class E airspace designation
information on the availability of this For information on the availability of listed in this document will be
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. this material at NARA, call (202) 741– published subsequently in the Order.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective May 29, 2018. | |
| Contact | Julie Moon, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198-6547; phone: 206-231-3571; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 21867 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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