83 FR 52131 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 200 (October 16, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 200 (October 16, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-22152 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52131-52135] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-22152] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0771; Product Identifier 2016-NM-212-AD; Amendment 39-19449; AD 2018-20-15] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-09-07, which applied to all The Boeing Company Model 787 airplanes. AD 2015- 09-07 required a repetitive maintenance task for electrical power deactivation. This AD requires installing new software for the generator control unit (GCU). This AD also removes certain airplanes from the applicability. This AD was prompted by the determination that a Model 787 airplane that has been powered continuously for 248 days can lose all alternating current (AC) electrical power due to the GCUs simultaneously going into failsafe mode. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective November 20, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 20, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of May 1, 2015 (80 FR 24789, May 1, 2015). ADDRESSES: 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-2017- 0771. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.govby searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0771; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Salameh, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3536; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2015-09-07, Amendment 39-18153 (80 FR 24789, May 1, 2015) (``AD 2015-09-07''). AD 2015-09-07 applied to all The Boeing Company Model 787 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 15, 2017 (82 FR 38629). The NPRM was prompted by the determination that a Model 787 airplane that has been powered continuously for 248 days can lose all AC electrical power due to the GCUs simultaneously going into failsafe mode. This condition is caused by a software counter internal to the GCUs that will overflow after 248 days of continuous power. The NPRM proposed to require installing the new GCU software developed to address the software counter overflow anomaly. The NPRM also proposed to remove certain airplanes from the applicability. We are issuing this AD to address loss of all AC electrical power, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) and American Airlines indicated their support for the NPRM. Request To Update Number of Affected Airplanes Boeing requested that we update the Costs of Compliance section of the proposed AD to state that ``55 airplanes of U.S. registry'' are affected. Boeing noted that its records show 55 N-registered airplanes, not 47 as stated in the proposed AD. We agree with the commenter's request for the reason provided. We have updated the Costs of Compliance section of this AD accordingly. Request To Revise Warranty Information in Costs of Compliance Section Boeing requested that we revise the Costs of Compliance section of the proposed AD to state that warranty remedies are not available for Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016. Boeing noted that Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063- 00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016, states ``Boeing warranty remedies are not available for the configuration changes set forth in this service bulletin. Notwithstanding, Boeing will provide the supplier software referenced in this service bulletin at no charge. This offer will expire eight years from the original issue date of this service bulletin.'' We acknowledge the commenter's request and agree to clarify. The warranty information in the Costs of Compliance section of this AD is meant to be informational, and is included when the manufacturer's service information states warranty coverage may be available. We do not control warranty coverage and operators must work with the manufacturer to determine if they are eligible for a warranty. We have revised the warranty information in the Costs of Compliance section of this AD to note that some of the software costs may be covered under warranty. [[Page 52132]] Request To Clarify Requirements Related to Software Installation Boeing requested that we clarify or confirm that requiring operators to concurrently install new software as specified in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD will not require operators to request alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) for installing later-approved software revisions in accordance with future service bulletins. Boeing noted that Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00 includes instructions to install several software part numbers that will bring airplanes up to common interface control document (ICD) 9.3 configuration, which is not a safety-related project. Boeing further noted that several other service bulletins call out common ICD 9.3 as a concurrent requirement. Based on the commenter's request, we have changed paragraphs (h), (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), and (i)(2) of this AD to allow operators to install later-approved software versions, provided those later-approved versions meet certain conditions. Therefore, operators will not be required to obtain AMOCs to install newer versions of the software required by paragraph (i) of this AD. Similarly, operators will not be required to obtain AMOCs to install newer versions of the software required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Request To Provide Additional Credit Boeing and United Airlines (UAL) requested that we provide credit for certain actions done in accordance with Issue 002 of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00. Boeing also requested that we provide credit for certain actions done in accordance with Issue 001 of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00. UAL noted that it had accomplished Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, Issue 002, dated February 13, 2015, on its fleet. UAL added that Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015, was issued to correct software part numbers for certain groups of airplanes, and none of those airplanes are in its fleet. Boeing noted that Issue 002 and Issue 003 of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB420006-00 were issued to provide clarification and to provide additional required work for a limited group of airplanes. Boeing suggested that we revise paragraph (j) of the proposed AD to provide credit for the earlier service bulletin revisions for certain airplanes and provide credit for the earlier revisions for certain other airplanes provided that additional work is done on those airplanes. We agree with the commenters' requests for the reasons provided. We have changed paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD and added paragraph (j)(3) to this AD to provide credit for actions required by paragraphs (i)(1)(ii) and (i)(2) of this AD for certain airplanes. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously, and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information. Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016, which describes procedures for installing operational program software (OPS) into each of the six GCUs and doing a software check. This service information specifies to concurrently accomplish the following two service bulletins. Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB280018-00, Issue 001, dated April 17, 2014, which describes procedures for installing fuel quantity management program software and doing a software check. Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015, which describes procedures for installing common interface control document 9.3 software and doing a software check. Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-15-0248-01B, dated April 19, 2015; and Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-15-0248- 01B(R1), dated April 20, 2015. This service information describes procedures for electrical power deactivation of Model 787 airplanes. These documents are distinct due to editorial revisions. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 55 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Electrical power deactivation 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 per deactivation $4,675 per (actions retained from AD hour = $85 per cycle. deactivation cycle. 2015[dash]09[dash]07). deactivation cycle. Software installation (new 5 work-hours x $85 0 $425................. $23,375. required action). per hour = 425. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Costs for Concurrent Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Install fuel quantity management 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = \1\ Up to $4,675. program software. $85. [[Page 52133]] Install common interface control Up to 15 work-hours x $85 per \1\ Up to $70,125. document 9.3 software. hour = $1,275. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts cost estimates for the concurrent actions specified in this AD. According to the manufacturer, some of the software costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all available costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We have determined that 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-09-07, Amendment 39-18153 (80 FR 24789, May 1, 2015), and adding the following new AD: 2018-20-15 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19449; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0771; Product Identifier 2016-NM-212-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 20, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-09-07, Amendment 39-18153 (80 FR 24789, May 1, 2015) (``AD 2015-09-07''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical power. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by the determination that a Model 787 airplane that has been powered continuously for 248 days can lose all alternating current (AC) electrical power due to the generator control units (GCUs) simultaneously going into failsafe mode. This condition is caused by a software counter internal to the GCUs that will overflow after 248 days of continuous power. We are issuing this AD to address loss of all AC electrical power, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Repetitive Maintenance Task: Electrical Power Deactivation With a New Reference to Terminating Action This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of AD 2015-09-07, with a new reference to terminating action. At the latest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, accomplish electrical power deactivation on the airplane, in accordance with step 2) in ``DESIRED ACTION'' of Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-15-0248-01B, dated April 19, 2015; or Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-15-0248-01B(R1), dated April 20, 2015. The main and auxiliary power unit (APU) batteries do not need to be disconnected when performing the electrical power deactivation. Repeat the electrical power deactivation thereafter at intervals not to exceed 120 days until the software installation required by paragraph (h) of this AD is done. (1) Within 120 days after the last electrical power deactivation in accordance with step 2) in ``DESIRED ACTION'' of Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-15-0248-01B, dated April 19, 2015; or Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-15-0248-01B(R1), dated April 20, 2015. (2) Within 120 days after the date of issuance of the original certificate of airworthiness or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness. (3) Within 7 days after May 1, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-09-07). (h) New Requirement of This AD: Software Installation Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD: Install new operational program software (OPS), or later-approved version, into each of the six GCUs, do a software check, and do all applicable corrective actions before further flight, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016. [[Page 52134]] Later-approved versions of the software are only those Boeing software versions that are approved as a replacement for the applicable software, and are approved as part of the type design by the FAA or the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) after issuance of Boeing Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016. If any software check fails, before further flight, do corrective actions, repeat the check, and do applicable corrective actions until the software passes the check. Accomplishment of the actions required by this paragraph on all six GCUs on an airplane terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane. (i) New Requirement of This AD: Concurrent Actions (1) For Group 1 airplanes as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016: Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) and (i)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Install new fuel quantity management program software, or later-approved version, and do a software check, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB280018-00, Issue 001, dated April 17, 2014. Later-approved versions of the software are only those Boeing software versions that are approved as a replacement for the applicable software, and are approved as part of the type design by the FAA or the Boeing Commercial Airplanes ODA after issuance of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB280018-00, Issue 001, dated April 17, 2014. If any software check fails, before further flight, do corrective actions, repeat the check, and do applicable corrective actions until the software passes the check. (ii) Install new common interface control document 9.3 software, or later-approved version, and do software checks, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015. Later- approved versions of the software are only those Boeing software versions that are approved as a replacement for the applicable software, and are approved as part of the type design by the FAA or the Boeing Commercial Airplanes ODA after issuance of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015. If any software check fails, before further flight, do corrective actions, repeat the check, and do applicable corrective actions until the software passes the check. (2) For Group 2 airplanes as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016: Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, install new common interface control document 9.3 software, or later-approved version, and do software checks, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015. Later-approved versions of the software are only those Boeing software versions that are approved as a replacement for the applicable software, and are approved as part of the type design by the FAA or the Boeing Commercial Airplanes ODA after issuance of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015. If any software check fails, before further flight, do corrective actions, repeat the check, and do applicable corrective actions until the software passes the check. (j) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB240063-00, Issue 001, dated December 22, 2015. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (i)(1)(ii) and (i)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, Issue 001, dated January 22, 2015, provided that the applicable actions specified in Table 13 and Table 14, as applicable, of paragraph 4, ``Description,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015, are done within 12 months after the effective date of this AD. (3) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (i)(1)(ii) and (i)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, Issue 002, dated February 13, 2015, provided that the applicable actions specified in Table 14 of paragraph 4, ``Description,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB420006-00, Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015, are done within 12 months after the effective date of this AD. (k) 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 (l)(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 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. (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2015-09-07 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD. (5) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (k)(5)(i) and (k)(5)(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. (l) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Joe Salameh, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3536; email: [email protected]. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (m)(5) and (m)(6) of this AD. (m) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on November 20, 2018. (i) Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016. (ii) Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB280018-00, Issue 001, dated April 17, 2014. (iii) Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB420006-00, Issue 003, dated October 15, 2015. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on May 1, 2015 (84 FR 24789, May 1, 2015). (i) Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-15-0248-01B, dated April 19, 2015. The date appears only on the first page of this document. (ii) Boeing Multi Operator Message MOM-MOM-15-0248-01B(R1), dated April 20, 2015. The date appears only on the first page of this document. (5) 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. (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, [[Page 52135]] 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (7) 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 September 25, 2018. John P. Piccola, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-22152 Filed 10-15-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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ADDRESSES: For service information
(4) You may view this service information electrical power, which could result in
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, identified in this final rule, contact
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Boeing Commercial Airplanes, loss of control of the airplane.
information on the availability of this Attention: Contractual & Data Services Comments
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
(5) You may view this service information 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; We gave the public the opportunity to
that is incorporated by reference at the telephone 562–797–1717; internet participate in developing this AD. The
National Archives and Records https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You following presents the comments
Administration (NARA). For information on may view this service information at the received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
the availability of this material at NARA, call response to each comment.
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
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locations.html. information on the availability of this
The Air Line Pilots Association,
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
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September 26, 2018. Airlines indicated their support for the
http://www.regulations.gov by searching
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for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
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Aircraft Certification Service.
Airplanes
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Boeing requested that we update the
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Costs of Compliance section of the
the internet at http://
proposed AD to state that ‘‘55 airplanes
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noted that its records show 55 N-
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Federal Aviation Administration registered airplanes, not 47 as stated in
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through Friday, except Federal holidays. We agree with the commenter’s
14 CFR Part 39
The AD docket contains this final rule, request for the reason provided. We
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0771; Product the regulatory evaluation, any have updated the Costs of Compliance
Identifier 2016–NM–212–AD; Amendment comments received, and other section of this AD accordingly.
39–19449; AD 2018–20–15] information. The address for Docket
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is Request To Revise Warranty
RIN 2120–AA64 U.S. Department of Transportation, Information in Costs of Compliance
Docket Operations, M–30, West Section
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Boeing requested that we revise the
Company Airplanes
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Costs of Compliance section of the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Washington, DC 20590. proposed AD to state that warranty
Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe remedies are not available for Boeing
ACTION: Final rule. Salameh, Aerospace Engineer, Systems Service Bulletin B787–81205–
and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle SB240063–00, Issue 002, dated June 7,
SUMMARY: We are superseding ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des 2016. Boeing noted that Boeing Service
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–09– Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206– Bulletin B787–81205–SB240063–00,
07, which applied to all The Boeing 231–3536; email: joe.salameh@faa.gov. Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016, states
Company Model 787 airplanes. AD SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ‘‘Boeing warranty remedies are not
2015–09–07 required a repetitive available for the configuration changes
maintenance task for electrical power Discussion set forth in this service bulletin.
deactivation. This AD requires installing We issued a notice of proposed Notwithstanding, Boeing will provide
new software for the generator control rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR the supplier software referenced in this
unit (GCU). This AD also removes part 39 to supersede AD 2015–09–07, service bulletin at no charge. This offer
certain airplanes from the applicability. Amendment 39–18153 (80 FR 24789, will expire eight years from the original
This AD was prompted by the May 1, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–09–07’’). AD issue date of this service bulletin.’’
determination that a Model 787 airplane 2015–09–07 applied to all The Boeing We acknowledge the commenter’s
that has been powered continuously for Company Model 787 airplanes. The request and agree to clarify. The
248 days can lose all alternating current NPRM published in the Federal warranty information in the Costs of
(AC) electrical power due to the GCUs Register on August 15, 2017 (82 FR Compliance section of this AD is meant
simultaneously going into failsafe mode. 38629). The NPRM was prompted by the to be informational, and is included
We are issuing this AD to address the determination that a Model 787 airplane when the manufacturer’s service
unsafe condition on these products. that has been powered continuously for information states warranty coverage
DATES: This AD is effective November 248 days can lose all AC electrical may be available. We do not control
20, 2018. power due to the GCUs simultaneously warranty coverage and operators must
The Director of the Federal Register going into failsafe mode. This condition work with the manufacturer to
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
approved the incorporation by reference is caused by a software counter internal determine if they are eligible for a
of certain publications listed in this AD to the GCUs that will overflow after 248 warranty. We have revised the warranty
as of November 20, 2018. days of continuous power. The NPRM information in the Costs of Compliance
The Director of the Federal Register proposed to require installing the new section of this AD to note that some of
approved the incorporation by reference GCU software developed to address the the software costs may be covered under
of certain other publications listed in software counter overflow anomaly. The warranty.
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR CONCURRENT ACTIONS—Continued
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost operators
Install common interface control document 9.3 soft- Up to 15 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,275 ............ 1 Up to $70,125.
ware.
1 We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts cost estimates for the concurrent actions specified in this AD.
According to the manufacturer, some For the reasons discussed above, I (e) Unsafe Condition
of the software costs of this AD may be certify that this AD: This AD was prompted by the
covered under warranty, thereby (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory determination that a Model 787 airplane that
reducing the cost impact on affected action’’ under Executive Order 12866, has been powered continuously for 248 days
individuals. We do not control warranty (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under can lose all alternating current (AC) electrical
coverage for affected individuals. As a DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures power due to the generator control units
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (GCUs) simultaneously going into failsafe
result, we have included all available mode. This condition is caused by a software
costs in our cost estimate. (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
counter internal to the GCUs that will
in Alaska, and overflow after 248 days of continuous power.
Authority for This Rulemaking (4) Will not have a significant We are issuing this AD to address loss of all
Title 49 of the United States Code economic impact, positive or negative, AC electrical power, which could result in
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue on a substantial number of small entities loss of control of the airplane.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, under the criteria of the Regulatory
(f) Compliance
Section 106, describes the authority of Flexibility Act.
Comply with this AD within the
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance times specified, unless already
Aviation Programs, describes in more Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation done.
detail the scope of the Agency’s safety, Incorporation by reference, (g) Retained Repetitive Maintenance Task:
authority. Safety. Electrical Power Deactivation With a New
We are issuing this rulemaking under Reference to Terminating Action
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Adoption of the Amendment This paragraph restates the actions
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, Accordingly, under the authority required by paragraph (g) of AD 2015–09–07,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that delegated to me by the Administrator, with a new reference to terminating action.
section, Congress charges the FAA with the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as At the latest of the times specified in
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in follows: paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD,
accomplish electrical power deactivation on
air commerce by prescribing regulations the airplane, in accordance with step 2) in
for practices, methods, and procedures PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
‘‘DESIRED ACTION’’ of Boeing Multi
the Administrator finds necessary for DIRECTIVES Operator Message MOM–MOM–15–0248–
safety in air commerce. This regulation 01B, dated April 19, 2015; or Boeing Multi
is within the scope of that authority ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Operator Message MOM–MOM–15–0248–
because it addresses an unsafe condition continues to read as follows: 01B(R1), dated April 20, 2015. The main and
that is likely to exist or develop on Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. auxiliary power unit (APU) batteries do not
products identified in this rulemaking need to be disconnected when performing
§ 39.13 [Amended] the electrical power deactivation. Repeat the
action. electrical power deactivation thereafter at
This AD is issued in accordance with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
intervals not to exceed 120 days until the
authority delegated by the Executive removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) software installation required by paragraph
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, 2015–09–07, Amendment 39–18153 (80 (h) of this AD is done.
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. FR 24789, May 1, 2015), and adding the (1) Within 120 days after the last electrical
In accordance with that order, issuance following new AD: power deactivation in accordance with step
2018–20–15 The Boeing Company: 2) in ‘‘DESIRED ACTION’’ of Boeing Multi
of ADs is normally a function of the
Amendment 39–19449; Docket No. Operator Message MOM–MOM–15–0248–
Compliance and Airworthiness 01B, dated April 19, 2015; or Boeing Multi
FAA–2017–0771; Product Identifier
Division, but during this transition 2016–NM–212–AD. Operator Message MOM–MOM–15–0248–
period, the Executive Director has 01B(R1), dated April 20, 2015.
delegated the authority to issue ADs (a) Effective Date (2) Within 120 days after the date of
applicable to transport category This AD is effective November 20, 2018. issuance of the original certificate of
airplanes and associated appliances to airworthiness or the date of issuance of the
(b) Affected ADs original export certificate of airworthiness.
the Director of the System Oversight
This AD replaces AD 2015–09–07, (3) Within 7 days after May 1, 2015 (the
Division.
Amendment 39–18153 (80 FR 24789, May 1, effective date of AD 2015–09–07).
Regulatory Findings 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–09–07’’).
(h) New Requirement of This AD: Software
We have determined that this AD will (c) Applicability Installation
not have federalism implications under This AD applies to The Boeing Company Within 12 months after the effective date
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes, of this AD: Install new operational program
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not have a substantial direct effect on certificated in any category, as identified in software (OPS), or later-approved version,
Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– into each of the six GCUs, do a software
the States, on the relationship between check, and do all applicable corrective
SB240063–00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016.
the national government and the States, actions before further flight, in accordance
or on the distribution of power and (d) Subject with the Accomplishment Instructions of
responsibilities among the various Air Transport Association (ATA) of Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–
levels of government. America Code 24, Electrical power. SB240063–00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016.
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2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For It is also available on the internet at not describe defined repairs but
information on the availability of this http://www.regulations.gov by searching indicates that if any crack is found,
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– contact Boeing for repair instructions
(7) You may view this service information 0415. and do the repair and repeat the
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records instructions.
Examining the AD Docket
Administration (NARA). For information on We agree with the commenter’s
the availability of this material at NARA, call You may examine the AD docket on request for the reasons provided by the
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// the internet at http:// commenter. We have revised the
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for Summary section of this final rule by
locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– changing ‘‘repair if necessary’’ to
0415; or in person at Docket Operations ‘‘applicable on-condition actions.’’ We
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
September 25, 2018. have revised the ‘‘Related Service
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Information under 1 CFR part 51’’
John P. Piccola, The AD docket contains this final rule, paragraph of this final rule by clarifying
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, the regulatory evaluation, any
Aircraft Certification Service. the description of the service
comments received, and other information to ‘‘. . . low frequency
[FR Doc. 2018–22152 Filed 10–15–18; 8:45 am] information. The address for Docket eddy current inspections of the STA
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is 259.5 bulkhead frame web from the first
U.S. Department of Transportation, stiffener above stringer S–10 to S–13, on
Docket Operations, M–30, West the left and right sides of the airplane
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, and applicable on-condition actions.’’
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Federal Aviation Administration Washington, DC 20590. Request To Include Group 1 Airplanes
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: as Specified in the Service Information
14 CFR Part 39
George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer, Boeing requested that Group 1
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0415; Product Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles airplanes, as specified in Boeing Alert
Identifier 2017–NM–149–AD; Amendment ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Requirements Bulletin 737–53A1369
39–19466; AD 2018–21–08] Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; RB, dated October 12, 2017, be
RIN 2120–AA64 phone: 562–627–5232; fax: 562–627– addressed in the body of the proposed
5210; email: george.garrido@faa.gov. AD. Boeing stated that this change
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: would allow operators with airplanes
Company Airplanes that are not subject to the limit of
Discussion
AGENCY: Federal Aviation validity a means to comply with the
We issued a notice of proposed requirements specified in the proposed
Administration (FAA), DOT. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
ACTION: Final rule. AD.
part 39 by adding an AD that would
We agree with the commenter’s
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new apply to all The Boeing Company Model
request for the reasons provided by the
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, –500
commenter. Group 1 airplanes are those
Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200, series airplanes. The NPRM published
having line numbers 1 through 291 that
–200C, –300, –400, –500 series in the Federal Register on May 25, 2018
have accumulated flight cycles beyond
airplanes. This AD was prompted by the (83 FR 24242). The NPRM was
the limit of validity of the maintenance
results of a fleet survey that revealed prompted by the results of a fleet survey
program. We have revised paragraph (g)
cracking in the bulkhead frame web at that revealed cracking in the bulkhead
of this AD to address Group 1 airplanes,
a certain body station. This AD requires frame web at a certain body station. The
added paragraph (h) of this AD to
repetitive inspections of the bulkhead NPRM proposed to require repetitive
address Group 2 and 3 airplanes, and
frame web at a certain station, and inspections of the bulkhead frame web
redesignated the subsequent paragraphs
applicable on-condition actions. We are at a certain station, and repair if
accordingly.
issuing this AD to address the unsafe necessary.
condition on these products. We are issuing this AD to address Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
cracking in the station (STA) 259.5 of the Proposed Actions
DATES: This AD is effective November
bulkhead frame web from the first
20, 2018. Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
stiffener above stringer S–10 to S–13.
The Director of the Federal Register accomplishing the Supplemental Type
Such cracking could result in reduced
approved the incorporation by reference Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not
structural integrity of the airplane.
of a certain publication listed in this AD affect the ability to accomplish the
as of November 20, 2018. Comments actions specified in the NPRM.
ADDRESSES: For service information We gave the public the opportunity to We concur with the commenter. We
identified in this final rule, contact participate in developing this final rule. have redesignated paragraph (c) of the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, The following presents the comments proposed AD as (c)(1) and added
Attention: Contractual & Data Services received on the NPRM and the FAA’s paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC response to each comment. installation of STC ST01219SE does not
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; affect the ability to accomplish the
telephone 562–797–1717; internet Request To Clarify Corrective Actions actions required by this final rule.
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You Boeing requested that the Summary Therefore, for airplanes on which STC
may view this service information at the section and Related Service Information ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change in
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 paragraph in the NPRM be revised to product’’ alternative method of
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For clarify that the corrective actions compliance (AMOC) approval request is
information on the availability of this include more than just repairs. Boeing not necessary to comply with the
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. stated that the service information does requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
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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. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective November 20, 2018. | |
| Contact | Joe Salameh, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3536; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 52131 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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