83 FR 53569 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 206 (October 24, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 24, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 53569-53573] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-23036] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0078; Product Identifier 2017-NM-107-AD; Amendment 39-19477; AD 2018-22-04] 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) 2017-01-02, which applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. AD 2017-01-02 required an inspection for discrepant inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators, and replacing the rotary actuator or doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD continues to retain those actions. This AD also adds airplanes to the applicability and reduces the number of affected actuators. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that some inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators may have been assembled with an incorrect no-back brake rotor-stator stack sequence during manufacturing. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective November 28, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 28, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in [[Page 53570]] this AD as of February 21, 2017 (82 FR 4775, January 17, 2017). 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-2018- 0078. 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- 0078; 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: Douglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3548; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2017-01-02, Amendment 39-18769 (82 FR 4775, January 17, 2017) (``AD 2017-01-02''). AD 2017-01-02 applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 14, 2018 (83 FR 6477). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that some inboargd and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators may have been assembled with an incorrect no-back brake rotor-stator stack sequence during manufacturing. The NPRM proposed to continue to require an inspection of the inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, and corrective actions if necessary. The NPRM also proposed to add airplanes to the applicability and reduce the number of affected actuators. We are issuing this AD to address incorrectly assembled rotary actuators, which could cause accelerated unit wear that will eventually reduce braking performance. This degradation could lead to loss of no-back brake function and reduced controllability 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. Boeing stated that it supported the NPRM. Request To Revise the Applicability One commenter, Takayoshi Aimoto, requested that we revise the applicability of the NPRM. Mr. Aimoto stated that the applicability should be limited to certain Boeing Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes because Boeing has not installed the suspected rotary actuators on newly delivered Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. We disagree with the commenter's request. While the number of discrepant rotary actuators are limited, these parts are considered rotable, and they could be removed and installed on other Model 787-8 or 787-9 series airplanes outside the group suspected of being delivered with the discrepant part and serial numbers. Therefore, the unsafe condition identified in the AD could exist in the future on all Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. We have not changed the AD in this regard. Request for Clarification of Part Marking Requirements United Airlines (UAL) requested clarification of paragraph (i) of the proposed AD and whether the FAA will allow installation of applicable parts that are marked with the appropriate component service bulletin number, instead of the service bulletin number identified in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD, as specified in Task 2 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017. UAL commented that Task 2 is invoked only as part of one option (option 2) if a discrepant part is found; there is also the option to replace the part. UAL stated that replaced parts removed from the airplane and any affected spare parts may be dispositioned to a shop for repair using a component service bulletin, and in that case, the marking would indicate the component service bulletin number. UAL commented that Table 1 of paragraph 3.B., ``Parts and Materials Supplied by the Operator,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017, states that parts supplied by the operator may be marked by the Boeing service information, or they may be marked with the component service information. UAL stated, for example, P689A0001-01 may be marked with ``SB P689A0001-27-01 INCORPORATED'' or ``B787-81205-SB270032-00 INCORPORATED''. UAL also commented that paragraph 2.E. of the Work Instructions of the ``Part 1: Inboard and Outboard Flap Rotary Actuator'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017, allows for listed parts marked with ``SB P689A0001-27-01 INCORPORATED,'' ``SB P690A0001-27-01 INCORPORATED,'' ``SB P700A0001-27- 01 INCORPORATED,'' ``SB CB10130-27-01 INCORPORATED,'' or ``B787-81205- SB270032-00 INCORPORATED.'' We agree to provide clarification for the commenter. Having the additional component service information incorporated means that a discrepant part has been inspected and/or modified to ensure that it is in the acceptable configuration. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017, defines discrepant and acceptable parts. For clarification, we have revised paragraph (i) of this AD to include additional rotary actuator part markings that are acceptable for this AD. 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 change 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 Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017. The service information describes procedures for an inspection of the [[Page 53571]] inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. The related investigative actions include a functional test of the trailing edge flap no-back brake. The corrective actions include replacement of the discrepant rotary actuator with a nondiscrepant rotary actuator. 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 89 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection......................... 5 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $425 $37,825 = $425. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft or the number of rotary actuators (up to 8 per shipset) that might need these on-condition actions: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check to determine flight cycles on 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 per rotary actuator. the rotary actuator. hour = $85. Functional Test per rotary actuator 2 work-hours x $85 0 $170 per rotary actuator. per hour = $170. Replacement per rotary actuator.... 2 work-hours x $85 0 $170 per rotary actuator. per hour = $170. System Test after rotary actuator 24 work-hours x $85 0 $2,040 per airplane. replacement(s) per airplane. per hour = $2,040. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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) 2017-01-02, Amendment 39-18769 (82 FR 4775, January 17, 2017), and adding the following new AD: 2018-22-04 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19477; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0078; Product Identifier 2017-NM-107-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 28, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2017-01-02, Amendment 39-18769 (82 FR 4775, January 17, 2017) (``AD 2017-01-02''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes, certificated in any category. [[Page 53572]] (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight control systems. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report indicating that some inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators may have been assembled with an incorrect no-back brake rotor-stator stack sequence during manufacturing. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace incorrectly assembled rotary actuators, which could cause accelerated unit wear that will eventually reduce braking performance. This degradation could lead to loss of no-back brake function and reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Inspection and Other Actions For The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015: Within 60 months after February 21, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-01-02), do an inspection of the inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032- 00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017. If any discrepant rotary actuator is found, within 60 months after February 21, 2017, do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032- 00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017. After the effective date of this AD only Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017, may be used. (1) Replace the discrepant rotary actuator. (2) Check the maintenance records to determine the flight cycles of each discrepant rotary actuator and, within 60 months after February 21, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-01-02), do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. (h) New Requirements: Inspection, Related Investigative and Corrective Actions For airplanes not identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015, which have an Original Certificate of Airworthiness or Export Certificate of Airworthiness with a date on or before the effective date of this AD: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do an inspection of the inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017. If any discrepant rotary actuator is found, within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017. (1) Replace the discrepant rotary actuator. (2) Check the maintenance records to determine the flight cycles of each discrepant rotary actuator and, within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. (i) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, a rotary actuator with a part number and serial number identified in Appendix A of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017, unless the actuator has been permanently marked in accordance with Task 2 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017, with ``B787-81205-SB270032-00 INCORPORATED.'' Rotary actuators marked with ``SB P689A0001-27-01 INCORPORATED,'' ``SB P690A0001-27-01 INCORPORATED,'' ``SB P700A0001-27-01 INCORPORATED,'' or ``SB CB10130-27-01 INCORPORATED'' are also acceptable. (j) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB270032-00, Issue 002, dated November 3, 2016. (2) 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 Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015, or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 002, dated November 3, 2016. (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 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) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2017-01-02 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions 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 Douglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3548; 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 28, 2018. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on February 21, 2017 (82 FR 4775, January 17, 2017). (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (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 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. [[Page 53573]] (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 October 12, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-23036 Filed 10-23-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in information on the internet at http://
Accordance With Previous Service www.regulations.gov by searching for and
§ 39.13 [Amended] Information locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0189.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding This AD allows credit for the actions (5) You may view this service information
the following new airworthiness required in paragraph (f)(1) or (2) of this AD that is incorporated by reference at the
if done before November 28, 2018 (the National Archives and Records
directive (AD):
effective date of this AD) by following Viking Administration (NARA). For information on
2018–21–02 Viking Air Limited: Service Bulletin DHC–3 Otter V3/0006 the availability of this material at NARA, call
Amendment 39–19460; Docket No. Revision NC, A, or B. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
FAA–2018–0189; Product Identifier www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
2017–CE–022–AD. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions locations.html.
(a) Effective Date The following provisions also apply to this Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
AD: October 11, 2018.
This AD becomes effective November 28,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
2018. Melvin J. Johnson,
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
(b) Affected ADs Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the Director, Policy and Innovation Division,
None. AIR–601.
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
(c) Applicability information to ATTN: Aziz Ahmed, [FR Doc. 2018–23106 Filed 10–23–18; 8:45 am]
This AD applies to Viking Air Limited Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York ACO BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(Viking) Model DHC–3 airplanes with wing Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
strut bolts part numbers (P/N) C3W114–3, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516)
C3W129–3, and C3W128–3 (Pre MOD 3/ 287–7329; fax: (516) 794–5531; email:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1010), all serial numbers, certificated in any aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. Before using any
category. approved AMOC on any airplane to which
Federal Aviation Administration
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
(d) Subject principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Air Transport Association of America Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking 14 CFR Part 39
(ATA) Code 57: Wings. a PI, your local FSDO. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0078; Product
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Identifier 2017–NM–107–AD; Amendment
(e) Reason requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 39–19477; AD 2018–22–04]
This AD was prompted by mandatory actions from a manufacturer, the action must
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) instead be accomplished using a method RIN 2120–AA64
originated by an aviation authority of another approved by the Manager, New York ACO
country to identify and correct an unsafe Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Viking Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI Air Limited’s Transport Canada Design Company Airplanes
describes the unsafe condition as pitting Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
corrosion on the shank of the wing strut the DOA, the approval must include the AGENCY: Federal Aviation
attach bolts. We are issuing this AD to detect DOA-authorized signature. Administration (FAA), DOT.
and correct pitting and un-plated voids,
which could cause a surface condition that (i) Related Information ACTION: Final rule.
may have a detrimental effect on fatigue and Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD
corrosion resistance, leading to bolt failure SUMMARY: We are superseding
Number CF–2017–11, dated March 9, 2017,
and subsequent failure of the wing. Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–01–
for related information. The MCAI can be
found in the AD docket on the internet at: 02, which applied to certain The Boeing
(f) Actions and Compliance Company Model 787–8 and 787–9
https://www.regulations.gov/document
Unless already done, do the following ?D=FAA-2018-0189-0002. airplanes. AD 2017–01–02 required an
actions: inspection for discrepant inboard and
(1) Within 12 months after November 28, (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
2018 (the effective date of this AD), inspect
outboard trailing edge flap rotary
(1) The Director of the Federal Register actuators, and replacing the rotary
the wing strut attach bolts installed on the approved the incorporation by reference
airplane for pitting on the shank by following actuator or doing related investigative
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph A of the Accomplishment and corrective actions if necessary. This
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Instructions in Viking DHC–3 Otter Service
part 51. AD continues to retain those actions.
Bulletin Number: V3/0006, Revision C, dated This AD also adds airplanes to the
(2) You must use this service information
May 16, 2018 (Viking SB V3/0006, Revision applicability and reduces the number of
as applicable to do the actions required by
C). affected actuators. This AD was
(2) If pitting is found during the inspection this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before (i) Viking DHC–3 Otter Service Bulletin prompted by a report indicating that
further flight, replace the defective bolt with (SB) Number: V3/0006, Revision C, dated some inboard and outboard trailing edge
either a post MOD 3/1010 wing strut bolt (P/ May 16, 2018. flap rotary actuators may have been
Ns C3W114–5, C3W128–5, and C3W129–5; (ii) [Reserved] assembled with an incorrect no-back
or C3W114–9, C3W128–9, and C3W129–9) or (3) For Viking Air Limited service
brake rotor-stator stack sequence during
a new or serviceable pre MOD 3/1010 wing information identified in this AD, contact
Viking Air Limited Technical Support, 1959 manufacturing. We are issuing this AD
strut bolt that has been inspected by to address the unsafe condition on these
following paragraph A of the De Havilland Way, Sidney, British Columbia,
Accomplishment Instructions in Viking SB Canada, V8L 5V5; telephone: (North products.
V3/0006, Revision C. America) (800) 663–8444; fax: (250) 656– DATES: This AD is effective November
(3) After November 28, 2018 (the effective 0673; email: technical.support@ 28, 2018.
date of this AD), you may continue to use pre vikingair.com; internet: http:// The Director of the Federal Register
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
MOD 3/1010 bolts provided these bolts are www.vikingair.com/support/service-bulletins.
approved the incorporation by reference
inspected for pitting immediately before (4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, of a certain publication listed in this AD
installation by following paragraph A of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Viking SB 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For as of November 28, 2018.
V3/0006, Revision C, and you document the information on the availability of this The Director of the Federal Register
inspection in the airplane maintenance material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In approved the incorporation by reference
records. addition, you can access this service of a certain other publication listed in
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inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuator with a nondiscrepant Costs of Compliance
rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary rotary actuator. This service information
actuator, and related investigative and is reasonably available because the We estimate that this AD affects 89
corrective actions if necessary. The interested parties have access to it airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
related investigative actions include a through their normal course of business the following costs to comply with this
functional test of the trailing edge flap or by the means identified in the AD:
no-back brake. The corrective actions ADDRESSES section.
include replacement of the discrepant
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ................................ 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ..................................... $0 $425 $37,825
We estimate the following costs to do of the proposed inspection. We have no (up to 8 per shipset) that might need
any necessary on-condition actions that way of determining the number of these on-condition actions:
would be required based on the results aircraft or the number of rotary actuators
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Check to determine flight cycles on the rotary actuator ................ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $0 $85 per rotary actuator.
$85.
Functional Test per rotary actuator ................................................ 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = 0 $170 per rotary actuator.
$170.
Replacement per rotary actuator .................................................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = 0 $170 per rotary actuator.
$170.
System Test after rotary actuator replacement(s) per airplane ..... 24 work-hours × $85 per hour = 0 $2,040 per airplane.
$2,040.
Authority for This Rulemaking applicable to transport category Adoption of the Amendment
airplanes and associated appliances to Accordingly, under the authority
Title 49 of the United States Code
the Director of the System Oversight delegated to me by the Administrator,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
Division. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of Regulatory Findings follows:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
We have determined that this AD will PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Aviation Programs, describes in more
not have federalism implications under DIRECTIVES
detail the scope of the Agency’s
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
authority.
not have a substantial direct effect on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
We are issuing this rulemaking under the States, on the relationship between continues to read as follows:
the authority described in Subtitle VII, the national government and the States,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
or on the distribution of power and
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that responsibilities among the various § 39.13 [Amended]
section, Congress charges the FAA with levels of government.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
air commerce by prescribing regulations For the reasons discussed above, I removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
for practices, methods, and procedures certify that this AD: 2017–01–02, Amendment 39–18769 (82
the Administrator finds necessary for (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory FR 4775, January 17, 2017), and adding
safety in air commerce. This regulation action’’ under Executive Order 12866, the following new AD:
is within the scope of that authority (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 2018–22–04 The Boeing Company:
because it addresses an unsafe condition DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Amendment 39–19477; Docket No.
that is likely to exist or develop on (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), FAA–2018–0078; Product Identifier
products identified in this rulemaking (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 2017–NM–107–AD.
action. in Alaska, and (a) Effective Date
This AD is issued in accordance with (4) Will not have a significant This AD is effective November 28, 2018.
authority delegated by the Executive economic impact, positive or negative,
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, on a substantial number of small entities (b) Affected ADs
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD replaces AD 2017–01–02,
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In accordance with that order, issuance Flexibility Act. Amendment 39–18769 (82 FR 4775, January
of ADs is normally a function of the 17, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–01–02’’).
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Compliance and Airworthiness (c) Applicability
Division, but during this transition Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This AD applies to all The Boeing
period, the Executive Director has safety, Incorporation by reference, Company Model 787 series airplanes,
delegated the authority to issue ADs Safety. certificated in any category.
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(7) You may view this service information • Mail: U.S. Department of geometry of the deflector angles of the
that is incorporated by reference at the Transportation, Docket Operations, affected part as likely cause of the jamming.
National Archives and Records M–30, West Building Ground Floor, This condition, if not detected and
Administration (NARA). For information on Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey corrected, could lead to failure to disconnect
the availability of this material at NARA, call the towing cable, possibly resulting in
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. reduced or loss of control of the sailplane.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of To address this potential unsafe condition,
locations.html. Transportation, Docket Operations, Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service GmbH issued the
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, TN [Technical Note] to provide inspection
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
October 12, 2018.
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey instructions and corrective action.
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, For the reasons described above, this
Michael Kaszycki, [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, through Friday, except Federal holidays. the affected part, and, depending on findings,
Aircraft Certification Service. accomplishment of applicable corrective
For service information identified in
[FR Doc. 2018–23036 Filed 10–23–18; 8:45 am] action(s). This [EASA] AD also requires
this AD, contact Glasfaser Flugzeug- amendment of the sailplane Aircraft Flight
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Service GmbH, Hansjorg Streifeneder, Manual (AFM).
Hofener Weg 61, 72582 Grabenstetten,
Germany; phone: +49 (0)7382/1032; fax: You may examine the MCAI on the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION internet at http://www.regulations.gov
+49 (0)7382/1629; email: info@
streifly.de; internet: http:// by searching for and locating Docket No.
Federal Aviation Administration FAA–2018–0891.
www.streifly.de/kontakt-e.htm. You may
14 CFR Part 39 view this referenced service information Record of Ex Parte Communication
at the FAA, Policy and Innovation, 901
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0891; Product In preparation of AD actions, such as
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
Identifier 2018–CE–038–AD; Amendment notices of proposed rulemaking and
For information on the availability of
39–19462; AD 2018–21–04] immediately adopted final rules, the
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
FAA obtains technical data and
RIN 2120–AA64 4148. It is also available on the internet
information on the operational and
at http://www.regulations.gov by
economic impact from design approval
Airworthiness Directives; Glasgflugel searching for locating Docket No. FAA–
holders and aircraft operators. We
Gliders 2018–0891.
discussed certain aspects of this AD by
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Examining the AD Docket email with Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service
Administration (FAA), DOT. You may examine the AD docket on GmbH. You may find a copy of each
ACTION: Final rule; request for the internet at http:// email contact in the rulemaking docket.
comments. www.regulations.gov by searching for For information on locating the docket,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– see ‘‘Examining the AD Docket.’’
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 0891; or in person at Docket Operations Related Service Information Under 1
airworthiness directive (AD) for between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday CFR Part 51
Glasflugel Models Club Libelle 205, H through Friday, except Federal holidays.
301 ‘‘Libelle,’’ H 301B ‘‘Libelle,’’ We reviewed Glasfaser-Flugzeug-
The AD docket contains this AD, the
Kestrel, Mosquito, Standard ‘‘Libelle,’’ Service GmbH Technical Note No. 5–
regulatory evaluation, any comments
and Standard Libelle-201B gliders. This 2018, dated June 25, 2018. The service
received, and other information. The
AD results from mandatory continuing information describes procedures for
street address for Docket Operations
airworthiness information (MCAI) measuring the distance between the
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
issued by the aviation authority of deflector-angles at the C.G. release and
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
another country to identify and correct modifying the deflector-angles if
available in the AD docket shortly after necessary. This service information is
an unsafe condition on an aviation receipt.
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe reasonably available because the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim interested parties have access to it
condition as jamming between the
Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, through their normal course of business
double two-ring end of the towing cable
Policy and Innovation Division, 901 or by the means identified in the
and the deflector angles of the center of
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, ADDRESSES section.
gravity (C.G.) release mechanism. We
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
are issuing this AD to require actions to FAA’s Determination and Requirements
4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
address the unsafe condition on these of the AD
jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
products.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This product has been approved by
DATES: This AD is effective November the aviation authority of another
13, 2018. Discussion country, and is approved for operation
The Director of the Federal Register The European Aviation Safety Agency in the United States. Pursuant to our
approved the incorporation by reference (EASA), which is the Technical Agent bilateral agreement with this State of
of a certain publication listed in the AD for the Member States of the European Design Authority, they have notified us
as of November 13, 2018. Community, has issued AD No. 2018– of the unsafe condition described in the
We must receive comments on this 0143–E, dated July 6, 2018 (referred to MCAI and service information
AD by December 10, 2018. after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an referenced above. We are issuing this
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ADDRESSES: You may send comments by unsafe condition for the specified AD because we evaluated all
any of the following methods: products. The MCAI states: information provided by the State of
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Jamming between the double two ring end Design Authority and determined the
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the of the towing cable and the deflector angles unsafe condition exists and is likely to
instructions for submitting comments. of the C.G. release mechanism was reported. exist or develop on other products of the
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. Subsequent investigation identified incorrect same type design.
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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 28, 2018. | |
| Contact | Douglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3548; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 53569 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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