83 FR 32198 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 134 (July 12, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 134 (July 12, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-14702 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 134 (Thursday, July 12, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32198-32201] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-14702] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0588; Product Identifier 2017-NM-105-AD; Amendment 39-19328; AD 2018-14-08] 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 certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200LR series airplanes. This AD requires revising certain documents to provide revised operating limitations. For certain airplanes, modification of the water and fuel scavenge systems in the fuel tanks, electrical changes in the main equipment center, and installation of new electrical load management system (ELMS2) software is an acceptable alternative to the documents revision. This AD was prompted by reports of unreliable performance of the water and fuel scavenge systems. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective July 27, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 27, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by August 27, 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 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-2018-0588. 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- 0588; 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: Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3555; email: Kevin.Nguyen@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion Operators have reported unreliable performance of the water and fuel scavenge systems. During flight, any water in the fuel can sink to the bottom of the fuel tank. This water can enter the fuel scavenge inlets and can then freeze as it travels from the body center fuel tank into the colder fuel scavenge tubes in the left and right cheek center fuel tanks (outboard of the side of body ribs). The frozen water can restrict the flow of scavenge fuel from the center fuel tank to the main fuel tanks, causing the fuel flow to decrease or stop. When this occurs, as much as 700 pounds of fuel can remain unavailable during flight. If the flightcrew is not aware that this fuel is unavailable and the fuel quantity decreases to the quantity of the unavailable fuel, then fuel exhaustion will occur, which could lead to subsequent power loss of all engines due to loss of capability to scavenge fuel in the center fuel tank. Related Rulemaking We issued AD 2016-11-03, Amendment 39-18530 (81 FR 34867, June 1, 2016) (``AD 2016-11-03''), that applied to certain Boeing Model 777- 200LR series airplanes equipped with or without auxiliary fuel tanks. For airplanes with auxiliary fuel tanks, variable numbers WD049-WD053 inclusive only, AD 2016-11-03 requires modification of the water and fuel scavenge systems after removal of the auxiliary fuel tanks. This AD requires incorporation of revised operating limitations for those airplanes, which terminates the associated requirements of AD 2016-11- 03. This AD also provides the option of modifying the water and fuel scavenge systems in the fuel tanks, making electrical changes in the main equipment center, and installing new ELMS2 software after removal of the auxiliary fuel tanks. Either compliance method terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of AD 2016-11-03 for those airplanes. Additionally, paragraph (g) of this AD requires a revision to certain documents to provide revised operating limitations for airplane variable numbers WD011 through WD015 inclusive and WD016 through WD018 inclusive. These airplanes are not affected by AD 2016-11-03, which refers to Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0078, Revision 1, dated April 27, 2015, for the applicability. Airplane variable numbers WD011 through WD015 inclusive are included in the effectivity of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0078, Revision 3, dated December 19, 2017; therefore, this AD provides a modification of the water and fuel scavenge systems in the fuel tanks, electrical changes in the main equipment center, and installation of new ELMS2 software as an acceptable alternative to the documents revision. However, there is no approved service information for airplane variable numbers WD016 through WD018 inclusive for the modification of the water and fuel scavenge systems in the fuel tanks, electrical changes in the main equipment center, and installation of new ELMS2 software; therefore, there is no alternative to the documents revision specified in this AD for these airplanes. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0078, Revision 3, dated December 19, 2017. The service information describes [[Page 32199]] procedures for the removal of the auxiliary fuel tanks and modification of the water and fuel scavenge systems in the fuel tanks, electrical changes in the main equipment center, and installation of new ELMS2 software. 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 revising certain documents to provide revised operating limitations. For certain airplanes, this AD provides for the optional accomplishment of the actions specified in the service information described previously, as an acceptable alternative to the documents revision. 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- 0588 and Product Identifier 2017-NM-105-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, we provide the following cost estimates to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revise operating limitations............... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85... $0 $85 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Costs for Optional Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification........................ Up to 253 work-hours x $85 $66,960 Up to $88,465. per hour = up to $21,505. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 32200]] Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-14-08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19328; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0588; Product Identifier 2017-NM-105-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 27, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This new AD affects AD 2016-11-03, Amendment 39-18530 (81 FR 34867, June 1, 2016) (``AD 2016-11-03''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200LR series airplanes, certificated in any category, variable numbers (V/Ns) WD011 through WD015 inclusive, WD016 through WD018 inclusive, and WD049 through WD053 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of unreliable performance of the water and fuel scavenge systems. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel exhaustion and subsequent power loss of all engines due to loss of access to fuel in the center fuel tank. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision to Operating Limitations Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the applicable section of the documents specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD to include the information specified in figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (g) of this AD. ![]()
TR12JY18.019 (1) Insert the information specified in figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (g) of this AD into the ``Fuel- System--Loading'' section of the ``Certificate Limitations'' section of the FAA-approved Boeing Model 777 Airplane Flight Manual. (2) Insert the information specified in figure 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (g) of this AD into the ``Loading Limitations'' section of the ``Fuel Loading Procedures'' section of the ``Fuel Management'' section of the FAA-approved Boeing Model 777 Weight and Balance Control and Loading Manual. (h) Optional Terminating Action for V/Ns WD049-WD053 Inclusive and WD011-WD015 Inclusive For airplane V/Ns WD049 through WD053 inclusive, and WD011 through WD015 inclusive: Accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. (1) Remove the auxiliary fuel tanks in accordance with step 1. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0078, Revision 3, dated December 19, 2017. (2) Modify the water and fuel scavenge systems in the fuel tanks, make electrical changes in the main equipment center, and install new electrical load management system (ELMS2) software, by doing all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28- 0078, Revision 3, dated December 19, 2017. (i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0078, Revision 2, dated October 5, 2016. (2) This paragraph provides credit for airplane V/Ns WD049 through WD053 inclusive for the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using April 27, 2015; or Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0078, Revision 1, dated April 27, 2015. (j) Parts Installation Prohibition After completion of the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, no person may install an auxiliary fuel tank on that airplane. (k) Terminating Action for AD 2016-11-03 for V/Ns WD049-WD053 Inclusive Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of AD 2016-11-03 for that airplane, V/Ns WD049 through WD053 inclusive only. (l) 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 (m) 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, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (l)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (m) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231- 3555; email: Kevin.Nguyen@faa.gov. [[Page 32201]] (n) 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 Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0078, Revision 3, dated December 19, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June 29, 2018. Jeffrey E. 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Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Amendment 39–18530 (81 FR 34867,
Service. Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), June 1, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–11–03’’), that
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BILLING CODE 3410–02–P Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 200LR series airplanes equipped with or
562–797–1717; internet https:// without auxiliary fuel tanks. For
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view airplanes with auxiliary fuel tanks,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this service information at the FAA, variable numbers WD049–WD053
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 inclusive only, AD 2016–11–03 requires
Federal Aviation Administration South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For modification of the water and fuel
information on the availability of this scavenge systems after removal of the
14 CFR Part 39 material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. auxiliary fuel tanks. This AD requires
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0588; Product
It is also available on the internet at incorporation of revised operating
Identifier 2017–NM–105–AD; Amendment http://www.regulations.gov by searching limitations for those airplanes, which
39–19328; AD 2018–14–08] for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– terminates the associated requirements
0588. of AD 2016–11–03. This AD also
RIN 2120–AA64
Examining the AD Docket provides the option of modifying the
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing water and fuel scavenge systems in the
You may examine the AD docket on
Company Airplanes fuel tanks, making electrical changes in
the internet at http://
the main equipment center, and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
installing new ELMS2 software after
Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
removal of the auxiliary fuel tanks.
ACTION: Final rule; request for 0588; or in person at the Docket
Either compliance method terminates
comments. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h),
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new and (i) of AD 2016–11–03 for those
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain airplanes.
contains this final rule, the regulatory
The Boeing Company Model 777–200LR Additionally, paragraph (g) of this AD
evaluation, any comments received, and
series airplanes. This AD requires requires a revision to certain documents
other information. The street address for
revising certain documents to provide to provide revised operating limitations
the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
revised operating limitations. For for airplane variable numbers WD011
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
certain airplanes, modification of the through WD015 inclusive and WD016
Comments will be available in the AD
water and fuel scavenge systems in the through WD018 inclusive. These
docket shortly after receipt.
fuel tanks, electrical changes in the airplanes are not affected by AD 2016–
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 11–03, which refers to Boeing Special
main equipment center, and installation
Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Attention Service Bulletin 777–28–
of new electrical load management
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO 0078, Revision 1, dated April 27, 2015,
system (ELMS2) software is an
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des for the applicability.
acceptable alternative to the documents
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206– Airplane variable numbers WD011
revision. This AD was prompted by
231–3555; email: Kevin.Nguyen@ through WD015 inclusive are included
reports of unreliable performance of the
faa.gov. in the effectivity of Boeing Special
water and fuel scavenge systems. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Attention Service Bulletin 777–28–
condition on these products. 0078, Revision 3, dated December 19,
Discussion
DATES: This AD is effective July 27, 2017; therefore, this AD provides a
2018. Operators have reported unreliable modification of the water and fuel
The Director of the Federal Register performance of the water and fuel scavenge systems in the fuel tanks,
approved the incorporation by reference scavenge systems. During flight, any electrical changes in the main
of a certain publication listed in this AD water in the fuel can sink to the bottom equipment center, and installation of
as of July 27, 2018. of the fuel tank. This water can enter the new ELMS2 software as an acceptable
We must receive comments on this fuel scavenge inlets and can then freeze alternative to the documents revision.
AD by August 27, 2018. as it travels from the body center fuel However, there is no approved service
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, tank into the colder fuel scavenge tubes information for airplane variable
using the procedures found in 14 CFR in the left and right cheek center fuel numbers WD016 through WD018
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following tanks (outboard of the side of body ribs). inclusive for the modification of the
methods: The frozen water can restrict the flow of water and fuel scavenge systems in the
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to scavenge fuel from the center fuel tank fuel tanks, electrical changes in the
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the to the main fuel tanks, causing the fuel main equipment center, and installation
instructions for submitting comments. flow to decrease or stop. When this of new ELMS2 software; therefore, there
• Fax: 202–493–2251. occurs, as much as 700 pounds of fuel is no alternative to the documents
• Mail: U.S. Department of can remain unavailable during flight. If revision specified in this AD for these
Transportation, Docket Operations, the flightcrew is not aware that this fuel airplanes.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, is unavailable and the fuel quantity
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decreases to the quantity of the Related Service Information Under
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
unavailable fuel, then fuel exhaustion 1 CFR Part 51
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail will occur, which could lead to We reviewed Boeing Special
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 subsequent power loss of all engines Attention Service Bulletin 777–28–
p.m., Monday through Friday, except due to loss of capability to scavenge fuel 0078, Revision 3, dated December 19,
Federal holidays. in the center fuel tank. 2017. The service information describes
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(n) Material Incorporated by Reference The Director of the Federal Register assemblies. The proposed requirements
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference were intended to prevent the forward
approved the incorporation by reference of a certain document listed in this AD spar or actuator fitting assembly from
(IBR) of the service information listed in this as of August 16, 2018. remaining in service after reaching its
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR life limit. This condition could result in
ADDRESSES: For service information
part 51. failure of a forward spar or actuator
(2) You must use this service information identified in this final rule, contact Bell
as applicable to do the actions required by Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, fitting assembly and subsequent
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec collapse of the landing gear.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437–2862 or The NPRM was prompted by AD No.
Bulletin 777–28–0078, Revision 3, dated (800) 363–8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or CF–2017–02, dated January 16, 2017,
December 19, 2017. at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. issued by Transport Canada, which is
(ii) Reserved. You may review the referenced service the aviation authority for Canada, to
(3) For service information identified in correct an unsafe condition for Bell
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, Model 429 helicopters, S/N 57150,
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, 57168, 57176, 57210, 57211 through
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also 57216, 57265, 57266, 57267, and 57287.
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// available on the internet at http:// Transport Canada advises that forward
www.myboeingfleet.com. www.regulations.gov by searching for spars P/N 429–031–213–103 and 429–
(4) You may view this service information and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– 031–213–104 and actuator fitting
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, assembly P/N 429–031–222–101 and
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
0757.
429–031–222–102 have life limits of
information on the availability of this Examining the AD Docket
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
30,000 and 19,000 Retirement Index
(5) You may view this service information You may examine the AD docket on Numbers, respectively. However,
that is incorporated by reference at the the internet at http:// Transport Canada states these parts are
National Archives and Records www.regulations.gov by searching for not serialized, and therefore their
Administration (NARA). For information on and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– accumulated usage is difficult to track,
the availability of this material at NARA, call 0757; or in person at Docket Operations which creates a risk that these parts
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// could remain in service beyond their
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html. through Friday, except Federal holidays. life limits. This condition could result
The AD docket contains this AD, the in failure of the part.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June Transport Canada Civil Aviation
29, 2018. Comments
(Transport Canada) AD, any
Jeffrey E. Duven, We gave the public the opportunity to
incorporated-by-reference service
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft information, the economic evaluation, participate in developing this AD, but
Certification Service. we received no comments on the NPRM.
any comments received, and other
[FR Doc. 2018–14702 Filed 7–11–18; 8:45 am] information. The street address for FAA’s Determination
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These helicopters have been approved
5527) is U.S. Department of
by the aviation authority of Canada and
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION are approved for operation in the United
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
States. Pursuant to our bilateral
Federal Aviation Administration W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
agreement with Canada, Transport
Washington, DC 20590.
Canada, its technical representative, has
14 CFR Part 39 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: notified us of the unsafe condition
Helene Gandy, Aviation Safety described in the Transport Canada AD.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0757; Product
Engineer, Regulations & Policy Section, We are issuing this AD because we
Identifier 2017–SW–022–AD; Amendment
39–19327; AD 2018–14–07] Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, evaluated all information provided by
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX Transport Canada and determined the
RIN 2120–AA64 76177; telephone (817) 222–5413; email unsafe condition exists and is likely to
helene.gandy@faa.gov. exist or develop on other helicopters of
Airworthiness Directives; Bell
Helicopter Textron Canada Limited SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: these same type designs and that air
Helicopters Discussion safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD requirements as
AGENCY: Federal Aviation On January 26, 2018, at 83 FR 3628, proposed.
Administration (FAA), DOT. the Federal Register published our
ACTION: Final rule. notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), Differences Between This AD and the
which proposed to amend 14 CFR part Transport Canada AD
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 39 by adding an AD that would apply The Transport Canada AD requires
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain to Bell Model 429 helicopters, serial compliance within 12 months from its
serial numbered Bell Helicopter Textron number (S/N) 57150, 57168, 57176, effective date, unless already
Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 429 57210 through 57216, 57265, 57266, accomplished. This AD requires
helicopters. This AD requires marking a 57267, and 57287, with a forward spar compliance within 800 hours time-in-
serial number on life-limited forward part number (P/N) 429–031–213–103 or service.
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
spars and actuator fitting assemblies. 429–031–213–104 or actuator fitting
The actions of this AD are intended to assembly P/N 429–031–222–101 or 429– Related Service Information Under 1
prevent an unsafe condition on these 031–222–102 installed. CFR Part 51
products. The NPRM proposed to require We reviewed Bell Helicopter Alert
DATES: This AD is effective August 16, marking a serial number on life-limited Service Bulletin 429–16–34, dated
2018. forward spars and actuator fitting November 10, 2016, which specifies
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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 July 27, 2018. | |
| Contact | Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3555; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 32198 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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