83_FR_44678 83 FR 44508 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

83 FR 44508 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 170 (August 31, 2018)

Page Range44508-44510
FR Document2018-18812

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that certain areas in the tire/wheel threat zones could be susceptible to damage, which could result in loss of braking on one main landing gear (MLG) truck, loss of nose wheel steering, and loss of directional control on the ground when below rudder effectiveness speed. This proposed AD would require installing hydraulic tubing, a pressure-operated check valve, and new flight control software. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 170 (Friday, August 31, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 170 (Friday, August 31, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0763; Product Identifier 2018-NM-052-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This 
proposed AD was prompted by a determination that certain areas in the 
tire/wheel threat zones could be susceptible to damage, which could 
result in loss of braking on one main landing gear (MLG) truck, loss of 
nose wheel steering, and loss of directional control on the ground when 
below rudder effectiveness speed. This proposed AD would require 
installing hydraulic tubing, a pressure-operated check valve, and new 
flight control software. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 15, 
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 NPRM, 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 referenced 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-2018-0763.

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-
0763; 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 NPRM, 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: Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3546; email: 
Kelly.McGuckin@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0763; 
Product Identifier 2018-NM-052-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 proposed AD.

Discussion

    Boeing determined that certain areas in the tire/wheel threat zones 
could be susceptible to damage due to a thrown tire tread or tire 
burst. This could result in a loss of braking on one MLG truck, loss of 
nose wheel steering, and loss of directional control on the ground when 
below rudder effectiveness speed. The Model 787 hydraulic system is 
configured with a reserve steering system intended to maintain the nose 
wheel steering function in the event that a thrown tire tread or tire 
burst leads to a brake system failure such that differential braking 
cannot be used for directional control. Boeing has determined that 
damage from a MLG thrown tire tread or tire burst event could also 
result in the loss of the reserve steering system, resulting in loss of 
directional control on the ground and consequent runway excursion.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletins B787-81205-SB290032-00 
and B787-81205-SB290033-00, both Issue 001, both dated November 17, 
2017. This service information describes procedures for installing 
hydraulic tubing and installing a pressure-operated check valve. These 
documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models.
    We also reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270039-
00, Issue 002, dated March 8, 2018. This service information describes 
procedures for installing new flight control 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 proposing 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.

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Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishment of the actions 
identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in the Accomplishment 
Instructions of the service information described previously, except 
for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of 
this proposed AD.
    For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this 
service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0763.

Difference Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    This proposed AD would require the software installation specified 
in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270039-00, Issue 002, 
dated March 8, 2018, prior to or concurrently with the tubing and valve 
installation on Model 787-9 airplanes. The effectivity in this service 
information applies to Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes; however, this 
proposed AD would only require those actions be accomplished on Model 
787-9 airplanes.

Possible Additional Rulemaking for Software Installation

    We are considering additional rulemaking for Model 787-8 and 787-9 
airplanes to require the software installation specified in Boeing 
Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270039-00, Issue 002, dated March 
8, 2018, within a compliance time that may occur earlier than that for 
the tubing and valve installation specified in this proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 87 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                     Number of
            Action                 Labor cost       Parts cost       Cost per        affected      Cost on U.S.
                                                                      product        airplanes       operators
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Tubing and Pressure-operated    37 work-hours x          $55,940         $59,085               7        $413,595
 Check Valve installation for    $85 per hour =
 Model 787-8 airplanes (Groups   $3,145.
 1 and 3).
Tubing and Pressure-operated    36 work-hours x           55,940          59,000               0               0
 Check Valve installation for    $85 per hour =
 Model 787-8 airplanes (Group    $3,060.
 2).
Tubing and Pressure-operated    33 work-hours x           55,940          58,745              47       2,761,015
 Check Valve installation for    $85 per hour =
 Model 787-8 airplanes (Groups   $2,805.
 4 through 6).
Tubing and Pressure-operated    36 work-hours x           55,940          59,000              33       1,947,000
 Check Valve installation for    $85 per hour =
 Model 787-9 airplanes (Groups   $3,060.
 1 through 4).
Software installation for       2 work-hours x                 0             170              33           5,610
 Model 787-9 airplanes.          $85 per hour =
                                 $170.
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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 proposed 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

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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):


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The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2018-0763; Product Identifier 
2018-NM-052-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 15, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company airplanes, certificated in 
any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this 
AD.
    (1) Model 787-8 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service 
Bulletin B787-81205-SB290032-00, Issue 001, dated November 17, 2017.
    (2) Model 787-9 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service 
Bulletin B787-81205-SB290033-00, Issue 001, dated November 17, 2017.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic 
Power.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a determination that certain areas in 
the tire/wheel threat zones could be susceptible to damage, which 
could result in loss of braking on one main landing gear (MLG) 
truck, loss of nose wheel steering, and loss of directional control 
on the ground when below rudder effectiveness speed. We are issuing 
this AD to address damage from a MLG thrown tire tread or tire burst 
event, which could result in loss of directional control on the 
ground and consequent runway excursion.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) At the applicable time specified in paragraph 5, 
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-
SB290032-00, Issue 001, dated November 17, 2017 (for Model 787-8 
airplanes); or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB290033-00, 
Issue 001, dated November 17, 2017 (for Model 787-9 airplanes); as 
applicable; except as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD: Do all 
applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) 
in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB290032-00, Issue 001, 
dated November 17, 2017; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-
81205-SB290033-00, Issue 001, dated November 17, 2017, as 
applicable.
    (2) For Model 787-9 airplanes: Prior to or concurrently with 
accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, 
do all applicable actions (including software installation) 
identified as RC, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270039-00, Issue 002, 
dated March 8, 2018.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before 
the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 
B787-81205-SB270039-00, Issue 001, dated July 31, 2017.

(i) Exception to Service Information

    For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of 
this AD: Where the service information identified in paragraph 
(g)(1) of this AD uses the phrase ``the Issue 001 date on this 
service bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of 
this AD.''

(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: 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 RC, the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kelly McGuckin, 
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO 
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 
206-231-3546; email: Kelly.McGuckin@faa.gov.
    (2) 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. You may view this referenced 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.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 17, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-18812 Filed 8-30-18; 8:45 am]
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44508 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 170 / Friday, August 31, 2018 / Proposed Rules PART 3555—GUARANTEED RURAL • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to all comments received by the closing HOUSING PROGRAM http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the date and may amend this NPRM instructions for submitting comments. because of those comments. ■ 6. The authority citation for part 3555 • Fax: 202–493–2251. continues to read as follows: We will post all comments we • Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http:// Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 42 U.S.C. 1480(k). Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We Subpart A—General W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, will also post a report summarizing each ■ 2. Section 3555.10 is amended to Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive revising the definition of ‘‘low-income’’ • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail about this proposed AD. to read as follows: address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Discussion § 3555.10 Definitions and abbreviations. Federal holidays. For service information identified in Boeing determined that certain areas * * * * * this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial in the tire/wheel threat zones could be Low-income. An adjusted income Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data susceptible to damage due to a thrown limit developed in consultation with Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster tire tread or tire burst. This could result HUD under 42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)(2)(D). Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA in a loss of braking on one MLG truck, * * * * * loss of nose wheel steering, and loss of 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; Dated: August 1, 2018. internet https://www.myboeingfleet. directional control on the ground when Joel C. Baxley, com. You may view this referenced below rudder effectiveness speed. The Administrator, Rural Housing Service. service information at the FAA, Model 787 hydraulic system is [FR Doc. 2018–18683 Filed 8–30–18; 8:45 am] Transport Standards Branch, 2200 configured with a reserve steering BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For system intended to maintain the nose information on the availability of this wheel steering function in the event that material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. a thrown tire tread or tire burst leads to It is also available on the internet at a brake system failure such that DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION http://www.regulations.gov by searching differential braking cannot be used for Federal Aviation Administration for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– directional control. Boeing has 0763. determined that damage from a MLG 14 CFR Part 39 thrown tire tread or tire burst event Examining the AD Docket could also result in the loss of the [Docket No. FAA–2018–0763; Product You may examine the AD docket on reserve steering system, resulting in loss Identifier 2018–NM–052–AD] the internet at http:// of directional control on the ground and RIN 2120–AA64 www.regulations.gov by searching for consequent runway excursion. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 0763; or in person at the Docket Related Service Information Under 1 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing CFR Part 51 Company Airplanes Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, We reviewed Boeing Alert Service AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket Administration (FAA), DOT. Bulletins B787–81205–SB290032–00 contains this NPRM, the regulatory and B787–81205–SB290033–00, both ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking evaluation, any comments received, and Issue 001, both dated November 17, (NPRM). other information. The street address for 2017. This service information describes the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– procedures for installing hydraulic SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain tubing and installing a pressure- Comments will be available in the AD operated check valve. These documents The Boeing Company Model 787–8 and docket shortly after receipt. 787–9 airplanes. This proposed AD was are distinct since they apply to different FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: airplane models. prompted by a determination that Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer, certain areas in the tire/wheel threat We also reviewed Boeing Alert Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, zones could be susceptible to damage, Service Bulletin B787–81205– Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th which could result in loss of braking on SB270039–00, Issue 002, dated March 8, Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone one main landing gear (MLG) truck, loss 2018. This service information describes and fax: 206–231–3546; email: of nose wheel steering, and loss of procedures for installing new flight Kelly.McGuckin@faa.gov. directional control on the ground when control software. below rudder effectiveness speed. This SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This service information is reasonably proposed AD would require installing Comments Invited available because the interested parties hydraulic tubing, a pressure-operated have access to it through their normal check valve, and new flight control We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about course of business or by the means software. We are proposing this AD to identified in the ADDRESSES section. address the unsafe condition on these this proposal. Send your comments to daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS products. an address listed under the ADDRESSES FAA’s Determination section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– DATES: We must receive comments on 2018–0763; Product Identifier 2018– We are proposing this AD because we this proposed AD by October 15, 2018. NM–052–AD’’ at the beginning of your evaluated all the relevant information ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments. 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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 170 / Friday, August 31, 2018 / Proposed Rules 44509 Proposed AD Requirements Difference Between This Proposed AD Possible Additional Rulemaking for and the Service Information Software Installation This proposed AD would require accomplishment of the actions This proposed AD would require the We are considering additional identified as ‘‘RC’’ (required for software installation specified in Boeing rulemaking for Model 787–8 and 787–9 compliance) in the Accomplishment Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– airplanes to require the software installation specified in Boeing Alert Instructions of the service information SB270039–00, Issue 002, dated March 8, Service Bulletin B787–81205– described previously, except for any 2018, prior to or concurrently with the SB270039–00, Issue 002, dated March 8, differences identified as exceptions in tubing and valve installation on Model 2018, within a compliance time that the regulatory text of this proposed AD. 787–9 airplanes. The effectivity in this may occur earlier than that for the For information on the procedures service information applies to Model tubing and valve installation specified and compliance times, see this service 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes; however, in this proposed AD. information at http:// this proposed AD would only require those actions be accomplished on Model Costs of Compliance www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 787–9 airplanes. We estimate that this proposed AD 0763. affects 87 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS Number of Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost affected product operators airplanes Tubing and Pressure-operated Check Valve in- 37 work-hours × $85 $55,940 $59,085 7 $413,595 stallation for Model 787–8 airplanes (Groups 1 per hour = $3,145. and 3). Tubing and Pressure-operated Check Valve in- 36 work-hours × $85 55,940 59,000 0 0 stallation for Model 787–8 airplanes (Group 2). per hour = $3,060. Tubing and Pressure-operated Check Valve in- 33 work-hours × $85 55,940 58,745 47 2,761,015 stallation for Model 787–8 airplanes (Groups 4 per hour = $2,805. through 6). Tubing and Pressure-operated Check Valve in- 36 work-hours × $85 55,940 59,000 33 1,947,000 stallation for Model 787–9 airplanes (Groups 1 per hour = $3,060. through 4). Software installation for Model 787–9 airplanes .. 2 work-hours × $85 per 0 170 33 5,610 hour = $170. Authority for This Rulemaking with that order, issuance of ADs is (4) Will not have a significant normally a function of the Compliance economic impact, positive or negative, Title 49 of the United States Code and Airworthiness Division, but during on a substantial number of small entities specifies the FAA’s authority to issue this transition period, the Executive under the criteria of the Regulatory rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Director has delegated the authority to Flexibility Act. section 106, describes the authority of issue ADs applicable to transport the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 category airplanes to the Director of the Aviation Programs, describes in more System Oversight Division. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. Regulatory Findings safety, Incorporation by reference, We are issuing this rulemaking under We determined that this proposed AD Safety. the authority described in Subtitle VII, would not have federalism implications The Proposed Amendment Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: under Executive Order 13132. This ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that proposed AD would not have a Accordingly, under the authority section, Congress charges the FAA with substantial direct effect on the States, on delegated to me by the Administrator, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the relationship between the national the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part air commerce by prescribing regulations Government and the States, or on the 39 as follows: for practices, methods, and procedures distribution of power and the Administrator finds necessary for responsibilities among the various PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS safety in air commerce. This regulation levels of government. DIRECTIVES is within the scope of that authority For the reasons discussed above, I because it addresses an unsafe condition certify this proposed regulation: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS that is likely to exist or develop on (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory continues to read as follows: products identified in this rulemaking action’’ under Executive Order 12866, action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under This proposed AD is issued in the DOT Regulatory Policies and § 39.13 [Amended] accordance with authority delegated by Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, the Executive Director, Aircraft 1979), ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Certification Service, as authorized by (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation the following new airworthiness FAA Order 8000.51C. 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44510 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 170 / Friday, August 31, 2018 / Proposed Rules The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– (h) Credit for Previous Actions (2) For service information identified in 2018–0763; Product Identifier 2018– This paragraph provides credit for the this AD, contact Boeing Commercial NM–052–AD. actions specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data AD, if those actions were performed before Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., (a) Comments Due Date MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; the effective date of this AD using Boeing We must receive comments by October 15, Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// 2018. SB270039–00, Issue 001, dated July 31, 2017. www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, (b) Affected ADs (i) Exception to Service Information Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South None. For purposes of determining compliance 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information with the requirements of this AD: Where the on the availability of this material at the (c) Applicability service information identified in paragraph FAA, call 206–231–3195. This AD applies to The Boeing Company (g)(1) of this AD uses the phrase ‘‘the Issue Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on airplanes, certificated in any category, as 001 date on this service bulletin,’’ this AD August 17, 2018. identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of requires using ‘‘the effective date of this AD.’’ Michael Kaszycki, this AD. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Acting Director, System Oversight Division, (1) Model 787–8 airplanes identified in (AMOCs) Aircraft Certification Service. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– SB290032–00, Issue 001, dated November 17, (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, [FR Doc. 2018–18812 Filed 8–30–18; 8:45 am] 2017. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (2) Model 787–9 airplanes identified in for this AD, if requested using the procedures Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SB290033–00, Issue 001, dated November 17, principal inspector or local Flight Standards 2017. District Office, as appropriate. If sending Federal Aviation Administration (d) Subject information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of Air Transport Association (ATA) of 14 CFR Part 39 the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of America Code 29, Hydraulic Power. this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- [Docket No. FAA–2018–0788; Product (e) Unsafe Condition ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. Identifier 2018–NM–004–AD] (2) Before using any approved AMOC, This AD was prompted by a determination notify your appropriate principal inspector, RIN 2120–AA64 that certain areas in the tire/wheel threat or lacking a principal inspector, the manager zones could be susceptible to damage, which of the local flight standards district office/ Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS could result in loss of braking on one main certificate holding district office. Airplanes landing gear (MLG) truck, loss of nose wheel (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable steering, and loss of directional control on level of safety may be used for any repair, AGENCY: Federal Aviation the ground when below rudder effectiveness modification, or alteration required by this Administration (FAA), DOT. speed. We are issuing this AD to address AD if it is approved by the Boeing ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking damage from a MLG thrown tire tread or tire Commercial Airplanes Organization (NPRM). burst event, which could result in loss of Designation Authorization (ODA) that has directional control on the ground and been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new consequent runway excursion. Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be airworthiness directive (AD) for certain approved, the repair method, modification Airbus SAS Model A330–200, –200F, (f) Compliance deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Comply with this AD within the the certification basis of the airplane, and the and –300 series airplanes. This compliance times specified, unless already approval must specifically refer to this AD. proposed AD was prompted by a done. (4) For service information that contains revision of the airworthiness limitations steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions section (ALS), which provides new and (g) Required Actions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD more restrictive maintenance (1) At the applicable time specified in apply. requirements and airworthiness paragraph 5, ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert (i) The steps labeled as RC, including limitations for airplane structures and Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB290032–00, substeps under an RC step and any figures systems. This proposed AD would Issue 001, dated November 17, 2017 (for identified in an RC step, must be done to require revising the maintenance or Model 787–8 airplanes); or Boeing Alert comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC inspection program to incorporate new Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB290033–00, maintenance requirements and Issue 001, dated November 17, 2017 (for requirement is removed from that step or Model 787–9 airplanes); as applicable; except substep. An AMOC is required for any airworthiness limitations. We are as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD: Do deviations to RC steps, including substeps proposing this AD to address the unsafe all applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’ and identified figures. condition on these products. (required for compliance) in, and in (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be DATES: We must receive comments on accordance with, the Accomplishment deviated from using accepted methods in this proposed AD by October 15, 2018. accordance with the operator’s maintenance Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin ADDRESSES: You may send comments, or inspection program without obtaining B787–81205–SB290032–00, Issue 001, dated using the procedures found in 14 CFR approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, November 17, 2017; or Boeing Alert Service 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following including substeps and identified figures, can Bulletin B787–81205–SB290033–00, Issue still be done as specified, and the airplane methods: 001, dated November 17, 2017, as applicable. can be put back in an airworthy condition. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS (2) For Model 787–9 airplanes: Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions (k) Related Information http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, do instructions for submitting comments. (1) For more information about this AD, all applicable actions (including software • Fax: 202–493–2251. contact Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace installation) identified as RC, in accordance Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, • Mail: U.S. Department of with the Accomplishment Instructions of FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room SB270039–00, Issue 002, dated March 8, 206–231–3546; email: Kelly.McGuckin@ W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 2018. faa.gov. Washington, DC 20590. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:46 Aug 30, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\31AUP1.SGM 31AUP1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 15, 2018.
ContactKelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3546; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 44508 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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