83 FR 53404 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 205 (October 23, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 205 (October 23, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-22827 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 53404-53407] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-22827] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0902; Product Identifier 2018-NM-047-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded descent and turn that occurred after an inflight switch to the spare flight management function (FMF). This proposed AD would require an inspection of the flight management system (FMS) to determine if certain operational program software (OPS) is installed and installation of new FMS OPS and a software check if necessary. For certain airplanes, this proposed AD would also require concurrent actions. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 7, 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-2018-0902. 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- 0902; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nelson Sanchez, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3543; email: nelson.sanchez@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- [[Page 53405]] 2018-0902; Product Identifier 2018-NM-047-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 We have received a report of an uncommanded descent and turn that occurred when the spare FMF became the master FMF in flight. When the master FMF and spare FMF are operating normally, the FMF synchronization function sends data from the master to the spare so they will have the same flight data. It was found that an anomaly had prevented this communication for several flights, causing stale flight data to be retained in the spare FMF. In addition, no mechanism is currently in place to detect, remove, and replace stale flight data. This condition, if not addressed, could result in controlled flight into terrain or a mid-air collision. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB340038- 00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2017. The service information describes procedures for installing FMS OPS Block Point 3B (BP3B) and performing a software check. We also reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340013-00, Issue 002, dated May 6, 2016. The service information describes procedures for installing FMS OPS Block Point 3 (BP3) and performing a software check. 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. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishment of the actions identified in the service information described previously, except as discussed under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the Service Information,'' and 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-2018-0902. Explanation of Requirements Bulletin The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (AD ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement is a process for annotating which steps in the service information are ``required for compliance'' (RC) with an AD. Boeing has implemented this RC concept into Boeing service bulletins. In an effort to further improve the quality of ADs and AD-related Boeing service information, a joint process improvement initiative was worked between the FAA and Boeing. The initiative resulted in the development of a new process in which the service information more clearly identifies the actions needed to address the unsafe condition in the ``Accomplishment Instructions.'' The new process results in a Boeing Requirements Bulletin, which contains only the actions needed to address the unsafe condition (i.e., only the RC actions). Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information The effectivity of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205- SB340038-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2017, is limited to certain Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. However, the applicability of this proposed AD includes all Boeing Model 787 series airplanes. Because the affected software versions are rotable parts, we have determined that these parts could later be installed on airplanes that were initially delivered with acceptable software versions, thereby subjecting those airplanes to the unsafe condition. This difference has been coordinated with Boeing. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 144 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Records check or inspection...... 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $12,240. hour = $85. Software installation............ 4 work-hours x $85 per 0 340 Up to $48,960. hour = $340. Concurrent actions............... 4 work-hours x $85 per 0 340 Up to $48,960. hour = $340. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 and associated [[Page 53406]] appliances 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 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2018-0902; Product Identifier 2018-NM-047-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by December 7, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded descent and turn that occurred after an inflight switch to the spare flight management function (FMF), due to the retention of stale flight data in the spare FMF. We are issuing this AD to address the retention of stale flight data in the spare FMF, which, if not addressed, could result in controlled flight into terrain or a mid-air collision. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) For Boeing Model 787 series airplanes that have an original certificate of airworthiness or export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the effective date of this AD: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the flight management system (FMS) to determine if operational program software (OPS) part number (P/N) HNP5F-AL11-5010 or HNP58-AL11-5006 is installed. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number of the FMS OPS can be conclusively determined from that review. (2) If, during any inspection or records review required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, FMS OPS P/N HNP5F-AL11-5010 or HNP58- AL11-5006 is found: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB340038-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2017; except where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205- SB340038-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2017, specifies installing 34 FMS OPS Block Point 3B, P/N HNP5E-AL11-5011, this AD requires installing P/N HNP5E-AL11-5011 or later-approved software versions. Later-approved software versions 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 Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB340038-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2017. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Guidance for accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340038-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2017, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB340038-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2017. (h) Concurrent Requirements For airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB340013-00, Issue 002, dated May 6, 2016: Prior to or concurrently with the action required by paragraph (g) of this AD, install FMS, Thrust Management System (TMS), and Communication Management Function (CMF) software identified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB340013-00, Issue 002, dated May 6, 2016, and do a software check, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340013-00, Issue 002, dated May 6, 2016; except where Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340013-00, Issue 002, dated May 6, 2016, specifies installing software, this AD requires installing that software or later-approved software versions. Later-approved software versions 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-SB340013-00, Issue 002, dated May 6, 2016. If the software check fails, before further flight, accomplish corrective actions and repeat the software check and applicable corrective actions until the software check is passed. (i) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, installation on any airplane of FMS OPS version HNP5F-AL11-5010 or HNP58-AL11-5006 is prohibited, except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. (j) Credit for Previous Actions 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- SB340013-00, Issue 001, dated December 23, 2015. (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: 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 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. (l) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Nelson Sanchez, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., [[Page 53407]] Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3543; email: nelson.sanchez@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 October 10, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-22827 Filed 10-22-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This proposed action would increase List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 989 DATES: We must receive comments on
the assessment obligation imposed on Grapes, Marketing agreements, this proposed AD by December 7, 2018.
handlers. While assessments impose Raisins, Reporting and recordkeeping ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
some additional costs on handlers, the requirements. using the procedures found in 14 CFR
costs are minimal and uniform on all 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
handlers, and some of the additional For the reasons set forth in the
methods:
preamble, 7 CFR part 989 is proposed to
costs may be passed on to producers. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
However, these costs would be offset by be amended as follows:
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
the benefits derived from the operation instructions for submitting comments.
PART 989—RAISINS PRODUCED
of the Order.
FROM GRAPES GROWN IN • Fax: 202–493–2251.
The meetings of the Audit • Mail: U.S. Department of
Subcommittee and the Committee were CALIFORNIA
Transportation, Docket Operations,
widely publicized throughout the ■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
California raisin industry. All interested part 989 continues to read as follows: Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
persons were invited to attend the Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
meetings and encouraged to participate Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
in Committee deliberations on all ■ 2. Section 989.347 is revised to read address above between 9 a.m. and 5
issues. Like all subcommittee and as follows: p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Committee meetings, the June 13, 2018, Federal holidays.
and June 27, 2018, meetings, § 989.347 Assessment rate.
For service information identified in
respectively, were public meetings, and On and after August 1, 2018, an this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
all entities, both large and small, were assessment rate of $22.00 per ton is Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
able to express views on this issue. established for assessable raisins Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
Interested persons are invited to submit produced from grapes grown in Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
comments on this proposed rule, California. 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
including the regulatory and Dated: October 17, 2018. internet https://
information collection impacts of this Bruce Summers, www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
action on small businesses. this referenced service information at
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
In accordance with the Paperwork
Service. the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
[FR Doc. 2018–23091 Filed 10–22–18; 8:45 am] 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA.
Chapter 35), the Order’s information
BILLING CODE 3410–02–P For information on the availability of
collection requirements have been
this material at the FAA, call 206–231–
previously approved by the OMB and
3195. It is also available on the internet
assigned OMB No. 0581–0178 Vegetable
and Specialty Crops. No changes in DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION at http://www.regulations.gov by
those requirements would be necessary searching for and locating Docket No.
as a result of this action. Should any Federal Aviation Administration FAA–2018–0902.
changes become necessary, they would Examining the AD Docket
be submitted to OMB for approval. 14 CFR Part 39
You may examine the AD docket on
This proposed rule would not impose [Docket No. FAA–2018–0902; Product the internet at http://
any additional reporting or Identifier 2018–NM–047–AD]
www.regulations.gov by searching for
recordkeeping requirements on either
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
small or large California raisin handlers.
0902; or in person at Docket Operations
As with all Federal marketing order Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
programs, reports and forms are Company Airplanes through Friday, except Federal holidays.
periodically reviewed to reduce
AGENCY: Federal Aviation The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
information requirements and
Administration (FAA), DOT. regulatory evaluation, any comments
duplication by industry and public
received, and other information. The
sector agencies. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
AMS is committed to complying with street address for Docket Operations
(NPRM).
the E-Government Act, to promote the (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
use of the internet and other
information technologies to provide airworthiness directive (AD) for all The available in the AD docket shortly after
increased opportunities for citizen Boeing Company Model 787 series receipt.
access to Government information and airplanes. This proposed AD was FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
services, and for other purposes. prompted by a report of an Nelson Sanchez, Aerospace Engineer,
USDA has not identified any relevant uncommanded descent and turn that Systems and Equipment Section, FAA,
Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or occurred after an inflight switch to the Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th
conflict with this proposed rule. spare flight management function St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and
A small business guide on complying (FMF). This proposed AD would require fax: 206–231–3543; email:
with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop an inspection of the flight management nelson.sanchez@faa.gov.
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marketing agreements and orders may system (FMS) to determine if certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/ operational program software (OPS) is
rules-regulations/moa/small-businesses. installed and installation of new FMS Comments Invited
Any questions about the compliance OPS and a software check if necessary. We invite you to send any written
guide should be sent to Richard Lower For certain airplanes, this proposed AD relevant data, views, or arguments about
at the previously mentioned address in would also require concurrent actions. this proposal. Send your comments to
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT We are proposing this AD to address the an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. unsafe condition on these products. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
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appliances to the Director of the System (e) Unsafe Condition (CMF) software identified in Boeing Service
Oversight Division. This AD was prompted by a report of an Bulletin B787–81205–SB340013–00, Issue
uncommanded descent and turn that 002, dated May 6, 2016, and do a software
Regulatory Findings occurred after an inflight switch to the spare check, in accordance with the
We determined that this proposed AD flight management function (FMF), due to the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
retention of stale flight data in the spare Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB340013–00,
would not have federalism implications
FMF. We are issuing this AD to address the Issue 002, dated May 6, 2016; except where
under Executive Order 13132. This Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–
retention of stale flight data in the spare
proposed AD would not have a FMF, which, if not addressed, could result in SB340013–00, Issue 002, dated May 6, 2016,
substantial direct effect on the States, on controlled flight into terrain or a mid-air specifies installing software, this AD requires
the relationship between the national collision. installing that software or later-approved
Government and the States, or on the software versions. Later-approved software
distribution of power and (f) Compliance versions are only those Boeing software
responsibilities among the various Comply with this AD within the versions that are approved as a replacement
levels of government. compliance times specified, unless already for the applicable software, and are approved
For the reasons discussed above, I done. as part of the type design by the FAA or the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes ODA after
certify this proposed regulation: (g) Required Actions
issuance of Boeing Service Bulletin B787–
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (1) For Boeing Model 787 series airplanes 81205–SB340013–00, Issue 002, dated May 6,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, that have an original certificate of 2016. If the software check fails, before
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under airworthiness or export certificate of further flight, accomplish corrective actions
the DOT Regulatory Policies and airworthiness issued on or before the and repeat the software check and applicable
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, effective date of this AD: Within 12 months corrective actions until the software check is
1979), after the effective date of this AD, inspect the passed.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation flight management system (FMS) to
determine if operational program software (i) Parts Installation Prohibition
in Alaska, and (OPS) part number (P/N) HNP5F–AL11–5010
(4) Will not have a significant As of the effective date of this AD,
or HNP58–AL11–5006 is installed. A review installation on any airplane of FMS OPS
economic impact, positive or negative, of airplane maintenance records is acceptable version HNP5F–AL11–5010 or HNP58–
on a substantial number of small entities in lieu of this inspection if the part number AL11–5006 is prohibited, except as required
under the criteria of the Regulatory of the FMS OPS can be conclusively by paragraph (h) of this AD.
Flexibility Act. determined from that review.
(2) If, during any inspection or records (j) Credit for Previous Actions
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 review required by paragraph (g)(1) of this This paragraph provides credit for the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation AD, FMS OPS P/N HNP5F–AL11–5010 or actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD,
HNP58–AL11–5006 is found: Within 12 if those actions were performed before the
safety, Incorporation by reference,
months after the effective date of this AD, do effective date of this AD using Boeing Service
Safety. all applicable actions identified in, and in Bulletin B787–81205–SB340013–00, Issue
The Proposed Amendment accordance with, the Accomplishment 001, dated December 23, 2015.
Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements
Accordingly, under the authority Bulletin B787–81205–SB340038–00 RB, Issue (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
delegated to me by the Administrator, 001, dated November 16, 2017; except where (AMOCs)
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787– (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
39 as follows: 81205–SB340038–00 RB, Issue 001, dated FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
November 16, 2017, specifies installing 34 for this AD, if requested using the procedures
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS FMS OPS Block Point 3B, P/N HNP5E– found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
DIRECTIVES AL11–5011, this AD requires installing P/N 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
HNP5E–AL11–5011 or later-approved principal inspector or local Flight Standards
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 software versions. Later-approved software District Office, as appropriate. If sending
versions are only those Boeing software information directly to the manager of the
continues to read as follows:
versions that are approved as a replacement certification office, send it to the attention of
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. for the applicable software, and are approved the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of
as part of the type design by the FAA or the this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-
§ 39.13 [Amended] Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Designation Authorization (ODA) after (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
the following new airworthiness issuance of Boeing Alert Requirements notify your appropriate principal inspector,
directive (AD): Bulletin B787–81205–SB340038–00 RB, Issue or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
001, dated November 16, 2017. of the local flight standards district office/
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: certificate holding district office.
2018–0902; Product Identifier 2018–
Guidance for accomplishing the actions (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
NM–047–AD. required by paragraph (g) of this AD can be level of safety may be used for any repair,
(a) Comments Due Date found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– modification, or alteration required by this
81205–SB340038–00, Issue 001, dated AD if it is approved by the Boeing
We must receive comments by December 7,
November 16, 2017, which is referred to in Commercial Airplanes ODA that has been
2018.
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787– authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
(b) Affected ADs 81205–SB340038–00 RB, Issue 001, dated Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be
None. November 16, 2017. approved, the repair method, modification
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deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
(c) Applicability (h) Concurrent Requirements the certification basis of the airplane, and the
This AD applies to all The Boeing For airplanes identified in Boeing Service approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Company Model 787 series airplanes, Bulletin B787–81205–SB340013–00, Issue
002, dated May 6, 2016: Prior to or (l) Related Information
certificated in any category.
concurrently with the action required by (1) For more information about this AD,
(d) Subject paragraph (g) of this AD, install FMS, Thrust contact Nelson Sanchez, Aerospace Engineer,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Management System (TMS), and Systems and Equipment Section, FAA,
America Code 34, Navigation. Communication Management Function Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
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Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206– Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey information you provide. We will also
231–3543; email: nelson.sanchez@faa.gov. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. post a report summarizing each
(2) For service information identified in • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Transportation, Docket Operations, about this proposed AD.
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Discussion
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA),
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday which is the aviation authority for New
referenced service information at the FAA, through Friday, except Federal holidays. Zealand, has issued AD DCA/750XL/29,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South For service information identified in dated July 5, 2018 (referred to after this
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information this proposed AD, contact Pacific as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
on the availability of this material at the Aerospace Limited, Airport Road, condition for Pacific Aerospace Limited
FAA, call 206–231–3195. Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton Model 750XL airplanes. The MCAI
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 7843 states:
October 10, 2018. 6144; fax: +64 843 6134; email: pacific@ The insulation lagging provided by the air-
Michael Kaszycki, aerospace.co.nz; internet: conditioning supplier has been found to be
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
www.aerospace.co.nz. You may review non-compliant and may cause large amounts
this referenced service information at of smoke in the cabin in the event of a fire.
Aircraft Certification Service.
the FAA, Policy and Innovation DCA/750XL/29 issued to mandate the
[FR Doc. 2018–22827 Filed 10–22–18; 8:45 am] instructions in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory
Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Service Bulletin (MSB) PACSB/XL/086 issue
Missouri 64106. For information on the
2, dated 6 April 2018, or later approved
availability of this material at the FAA, revision to correct non-compliant insulation
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION call (816) 329–4148. lagging on the refrigerant hoses of the air-
Examining the AD Docket conditioning system.
Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the MCAI on the
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at http:// internet at http://www.regulations.gov
14 CFR Part 39 by searching for and locating Docket No.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0895; Product and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– FAA–2018–0895.
Identifier 2018–CE–037–AD] 0895; or in person at Docket Operations Related Service Information Under 1
RIN 2120–AA64 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday CFR Part 51
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific The AD docket contains this proposed
Pacific Aerospace Service Bulletin
Aerospace Limited Airplanes AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
PACSB/XL/086, Issue 2, dated April 6,
comments received, and other
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 2018. The service information provides
information. The street address for
Administration (FAA), Department of instructions for replacing the
Docket Operations (telephone (800)
Transportation (DOT). noncompliant insulation lagging with
647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
compliant materials. This service
Comments will be available in the AD
(NPRM). information is reasonably available
docket shortly after receipt.
because the interested parties have
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: access to it through their normal course
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, of business or by the means identified
airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 in the ADDRESSES section.
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
airplanes. This proposed AD results FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
from mandatory continuing of This Proposed AD
4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
airworthiness information (MCAI)
mike.kiesov@faa.gov. This product has been approved by
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the aviation authority of another
an unsafe condition on an aviation country, and is approved for operation
Comments Invited
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe in the United States. Pursuant to our
condition as non-compliant insulation We invite you to send any written bilateral agreement with this State of
lagging on the refrigerant hoses of the relevant data, views, or arguments about Design Authority, they have notified us
air-conditioning system. We are issuing this proposed AD. Send your comments of the unsafe condition described in the
this proposed AD to require actions to to an address listed under the MCAI and service information
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. referenced above. We are proposing this
address the unsafe condition on these
products. FAA–2018–0895; Product Identifier AD because we evaluated all
2018–CE–037–AD’’ at the beginning of information and determined the unsafe
DATES: We must receive comments on your comments. We specifically invite condition exists and is likely to exist or
this proposed AD by December 7, 2018. comments on the overall regulatory, develop on other products of the same
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by economic, environmental, and energy type design.
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSAL
any of the following methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the Costs of Compliance
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this We estimate that this proposed AD
instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD because of those will affect 22 products of U.S. registry.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. comments. We also estimate that it would take
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we about 32 work-hours per product to
Transportation, Docket Operations, receive, without change, to http:// comply with the basic requirements of
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, regulations.gov, including any personal this proposed AD. The average labor
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 7, 2018. | |
| Contact | Nelson Sanchez, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3543; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 53404 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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