83 FR 55252 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 214 (November 5, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 214 (November 5, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-23690 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 214 (Monday, November 5, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 55252-55255] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-23690] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0027; Product Identifier 2017-NM-118-AD; Amendment 39-19482; AD 2018-22-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that, under certain conditions, the automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) out function and air traffic control/ traffic alert and collision avoidance system (ATC/TCAS) functions can transmit incorrect data. This AD requires an inspection or records review to determine if certain software is installed, the installation of new software for the integrated surveillance system (ISS) operational program software (OPS) if necessary, a software check, and applicable on-condition actions. For certain airplanes, this AD also requires the installation of new software for the ISS OPS, ISS option selection software (OSS) file, and ISS airline selectable option (ASO) file; and installation of a new ISS definition file database within the displays and crew alerting (DCA) system. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective December 10, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 10, 2018. 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- 0027. 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- 0027; 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: Nelson O. 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]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 9, 2018 (83 FR 5741). The NPRM was prompted by reports that, under certain conditions, the ADS-B out function and ATC/TCAS functions can transmit incorrect data. The NPRM [[Page 55253]] proposed to require an inspection or records review to determine if certain software is installed, the installation of new software for the ISS OPS if necessary, a software check, and applicable on-condition actions. For certain airplanes, this AD also requires the installation of new software for the ISS OPS, ISS OSS file, ISS ASO file, and installation of a new ISS definition file database within the DCA database system. We are issuing this AD to address the transmission of incorrect position and pressure altitude data, which could result in potential mid-air collisions. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) expressed support for the NPRM. United Airlines had no objection to the NPRM. Request To Allow for Later-Approved Service Bulletins in Paragraph (h) American Airlines requested that we consider revising paragraph (h) of the proposed AD to include later-approved service bulletins regarding software loading. American said this change would eliminate the need to obtain alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) when software is updated. We partially agree with the commenter's request. We cannot allow operators to use later-approved revisions of the service bulletins, since we may not refer to any document that does not yet exist in an AD. To allow operators to use later revisions of service bulletins (issued after publication of the AD), we must revise the AD to reference specific later revisions, or operators must request approval to use later revisions as an AMOC to the AD. However, we may allow for later-approved software versions if they 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 the service bulletins specified in this AD. Therefore, we have revised paragraph (h) of this AD to allow for later-approved versions of the software. Since paragraph (i) of this AD specifies a similar requirement for certain airplanes, we have also revised paragraph (i) of this AD to allow for later-approved software versions. Request To Include Additional Software Boeing suggested that we revise the Summary section and ``Related Service Information under 1 CFR part 51'' section of the NPRM and paragraph (i) of the proposed AD to include the following additional software: ISS OSS file, ISS ASO file, and installation of a new ISS definition file database within the DCA system. Boeing asserted that this would clarify which software may be impacted when considering all configurations in service. We agree with the commenter's request. We have revised this final rule accordingly. We have also added this same information to the Discussion section of this final rule. Request To Add Other Software Part Numbers to Paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of the Proposed AD Boeing suggested adding certain software part numbers to paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of the proposed AD. Boeing observed that although the part numbers provided in the proposed AD represent the latest software installed in production, additional software might still be installed in-service. According to Boeing, the suggested additions would result in updates to paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of the proposed AD to include all possible software part numbers. We partially agree with the commenter's request because software part numbers COL40-0010-0010, COL41-0010-0011, and ISS SysIO OPS COL46- 0007-0010, identified by Boeing, also have the potential to transmit incorrect data, which is the basis for the unsafe condition. However, we disagree with the suggestion to include more software part numbers because that would expand the scope of this AD and require a supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) and re-opening of the comment period, thereby delaying issuance of this final rule to address the identified unsafe condition. We are considering additional rulemaking applicable to all Boeing Model 787 airplanes to address the additional part numbers. This AD has not been changed with regard to this request. Request To Give Credit for Prior Accomplishment of Requirements Naftaly Wambugu requested that the FAA give credit to operators who will have accomplished Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB340036-00, Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017, across their Boeing 787 fleet. We acknowledge the commenter's request and agree to clarify. Paragraph (f) of this AD provides credit to operators who have already accomplished the AD requirements, including those involving Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340036-00, Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017, before the effective date of this AD. Therefore, this AD has not been changed with regard to this request. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule 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 final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340036-00, Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017. This service information describes procedures for the installation of new software for the ISS OPS (which includes main input/output (IO) software and traffic transponder (XPDR) airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS) software), a software check, and applicable on-condition actions. We also reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340005-00, Issue 002, dated April 27, 2016. This service information describes procedures for the installation of new software for the ISS OPS, ISS OSS file, ISS ASO file, and for the ISS definition file database within the DCA system. 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 136 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that 115 airplanes will require installation and check of new software, and 54 airplanes will require the concurrent installation of other software. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 55254]] Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Records Review/Inspection (136 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $11,560 airplanes). hour = $85. Installation and Check (115 airplanes) 4 work-hours x $85 per 0 340 39,100 hour = $340. Concurrent Installation (54 airplanes) 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 4,590 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that would be required. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these on-condition actions: Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cost per Labor cost Parts cost product ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340.... $0 $340 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ According to the manufacturer, some of the 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 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-22-09 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19482; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0027; Product Identifier 2017-NM-118-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 10, 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 reports that under certain conditions the automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) out and air traffic control (ATC)/traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) functions can transmit incorrect position and pressure altitude information in the data that is used by ATC to coordinate aircraft separation. We are issuing this AD to address the transmission of incorrect position and pressure altitude data, which could result in potential mid-air collisions. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection or Records Review For 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 to determine if integrated surveillance system (ISS) operational program software (OPS) part number (P/N) COL40- 0010-0100 or COL46-0007-0100 is installed. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number of the software can be conclusively determined from that review. [[Page 55255]] (h) Required Actions If, during any inspection or records review required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any ISS OPS P/N COL40-0010-0100 or COL46- 0007-0100 is found: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340036- 00, Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017; except where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340036-00, Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017, specifies installing software P/Ns COL41-0010-0101 and COL44- 0007-0102, this AD requires installing P/Ns COL41-0010-0101 and COL44-0007-0102, 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 Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340036- 00, Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017. (i) Additional Actions for Group 1 Airplanes For Group 1 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340036-00, Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017: Prior to accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, install new software for the ISS OPS, ISS option selection software (OSS) file, and ISS airline selectable option (ASO) file; and install a new ISS definition file database within the displays and crew alerting (DCA) system; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB340005-00, Issue 002, dated April 27, 2016; except where Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340005-00, Issue 002, dated April 27, 2016, specifies installing certain 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-SB340005-00, Issue 002, dated April 27, 2016. (j) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install ISS OPS part number COL40-0010-0100 or COL46-0007-0100 on any airplane, except in accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB340005-00, Issue 001, dated December 11, 2015. (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m)(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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions of paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (l)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (m) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Nelson O. 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]. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340036-00, Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017. (ii) Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340005-00, Issue 002, dated April 27, 2016. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on October 22, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-23690 Filed 11-2-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(8) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–26– (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–26– and installation of a new ISS definition
5003, Revision 01, dated February 15, 2018. 6003, Revision 03, dated August 24, 2018. file database within the displays and
(9) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–26– (3) For service information identified in crew alerting (DCA) system. We are
5003, Revision 02, dated July 27, 2018. this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
(10) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–26– Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– condition on these products.
6003, dated December 28, 2017.
(11) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–26– 855–7401; email thd.crj@ DATES: This AD is effective December
6003, Revision 01, dated February 15, 2018. aero.bombardier.com; internet http:// 10, 2018.
(12) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–26– www.bombardier.com. The Director of the Federal Register
6003, Revision 02, dated July 27, 2018. (4) You may view this service information approved the incorporation by reference
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, of certain publications listed in this AD
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For as of December 10, 2018.
The following provisions also apply to this information on the availability of this
ADDRESSES: For service information
AD: material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (5) You may view this service information identified in this final rule, contact
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO that is incorporated by reference at the Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve National Archives and Records Attention: Contractual & Data Services
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the Administration (NARA). For information on (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In the availability of this material at NARA, call 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// telephone 562–797–1717; internet
request to your principal inspector or local www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
Flight Standards District Office, as locations.html.
may view this service information at the
appropriate. If sending information directly
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
to the manager of the certification office,
October 22, 2018. South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New Michael Kaszycki, information on the availability of this
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone Aircraft Certification Service. It is also available on the internet at
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before [FR Doc. 2018–23687 Filed 11–2–18; 8:45 am] http://www.regulations.gov by searching
using any approved AMOC, notify your BILLING CODE 4910–13–P for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a 0027.
principal inspector, the manager of the local
flight standards district office/certificate
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holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
You may examine the AD docket on
Federal Aviation Administration the internet at http://
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must www.regulations.gov by searching for
be accomplished using a method approved 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0027; Product
0027; or in person at Docket Operations
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
Identifier 2017–NM–118–AD; Amendment between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design through Friday, except Federal holidays.
39–19482; AD 2018–22–09]
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by The AD docket contains this final rule,
the DAO, the approval must include the RIN 2120–AA64 the regulatory evaluation, any
DAO-authorized signature.
comments received, and other
(j) Related Information Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing information. The address for Docket
Company Airplanes Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AGENCY: Federal Aviation U.S. Department of Transportation,
AD CF–2018–08R1, dated March 2, 2018, for Administration (FAA), DOT. Docket Operations, M–30, West
related information. This MCAI may be Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
found in the AD docket on the internet at ACTION: Final rule.
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Washington, DC 20590.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0585. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(2) For more information about this AD, airworthiness directive (AD) for all The FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
contact John DeLuca, Aerospace Engineer, Boeing Company Model 787 series Nelson O. Sanchez, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Electrical Systems Services airplanes. This AD was prompted by Systems and Equipment Section, FAA,
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 reports that, under certain conditions, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY the automatic dependent surveillance- St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and
11590; telephone 516–228–7369; fax 516– broadcast (ADS–B) out function and air fax: 206–231–3543; email:
794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. traffic control/traffic alert and collision nelson.sanchez@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference avoidance system (ATC/TCAS) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register functions can transmit incorrect data.
This AD requires an inspection or Discussion
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this records review to determine if certain We issued a notice of proposed
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR software is installed, the installation of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 51. new software for the integrated part 39 by adding an AD that would
(2) You must use this service information surveillance system (ISS) operational apply to all The Boeing Company Model
as applicable to do the actions required by program software (OPS) if necessary, a 787 series airplanes. The NPRM
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
software check, and applicable on- published in the Federal Register on
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11–
26–004, Revision 03, dated August 24, 2018. condition actions. For certain airplanes, February 9, 2018 (83 FR 5741). The
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–26– this AD also requires the installation of NPRM was prompted by reports that,
011, Revision 03, dated August 24, 2018. new software for the ISS OPS, ISS under certain conditions, the ADS–B
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–26– option selection software (OSS) file, and out function and ATC/TCAS functions
5003, Revision 03, dated August 24, 2018. ISS airline selectable option (ASO) file; can transmit incorrect data. The NPRM
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Records Review/Inspection (136 airplanes) ... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $11,560
Installation and Check (115 airplanes) ........... 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ............. 0 340 39,100
Concurrent Installation (54 airplanes) ............. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. 0 85 4,590
We estimate the following costs to do determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary on-condition actions that might need these on-condition actions:
would be required. We have no way of
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ...................................................................................................................... $0 $340
According to the manufacturer, some Regulatory Findings 2018–22–09 The Boeing Company:
of the costs of this AD may be covered Amendment 39–19482; Docket No.
This AD will not have federalism FAA–2018–0027; Product Identifier
under warranty, thereby reducing the implications under Executive Order 2017–NM–118–AD.
cost impact on affected individuals. We 13132. This AD will not have a
do not control warranty coverage for (a) Effective Date
substantial direct effect on the States, on
affected individuals. As a result, we the relationship between the national This AD is effective December 10, 2018.
have included all available costs in our government and the States, or on the (b) Affected ADs
cost estimate. distribution of power and None.
Authority for This Rulemaking responsibilities among the various
levels of government. (c) Applicability
Title 49 of the United States Code For the reasons discussed above, I This AD applies to all The Boeing
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue certify that this AD: Company Model 787 series airplanes,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory certificated in any category.
section 106, describes the authority of action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (d) Subject
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Aviation Programs, describes in more DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures America Code 34, Navigation.
detail the scope of the Agency’s (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
authority. (e) Unsafe Condition
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
We are issuing this rulemaking under in Alaska, and This AD was prompted by reports that
the authority described in Subtitle VII, under certain conditions the automatic
(4) Will not have a significant dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS–B)
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: economic impact, positive or negative,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that out and air traffic control (ATC)/traffic alert
on a substantial number of small entities and collision avoidance system (TCAS)
section, Congress charges the FAA with under the criteria of the Regulatory functions can transmit incorrect position and
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Flexibility Act. pressure altitude information in the data that
air commerce by prescribing regulations is used by ATC to coordinate aircraft
for practices, methods, and procedures List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 separation. We are issuing this AD to address
the Administrator finds necessary for Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the transmission of incorrect position and
safety in air commerce. This regulation pressure altitude data, which could result in
safety, Incorporation by reference, potential mid-air collisions.
is within the scope of that authority Safety.
because it addresses an unsafe condition (f) Compliance
that is likely to exist or develop on Adoption of the Amendment
Comply with this AD within the
products identified in this rulemaking Accordingly, under the authority compliance times specified, unless already
action. delegated to me by the Administrator, done.
This AD is issued in accordance with the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (g) Inspection or Records Review
authority delegated by the Executive follows: For airplanes that have an original
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, certificate of airworthiness or export
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS certificate of airworthiness issued on or
In accordance with that order, issuance DIRECTIVES before the effective date of this AD: Within
of ADs is normally a function of the 12 months after the effective date of this AD,
Compliance and Airworthiness ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 inspect to determine if integrated
Division, but during this transition continues to read as follows: surveillance system (ISS) operational
period, the Executive Director has Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. program software (OPS) part number (P/N)
COL40–0010–0100 or COL46–0007–0100 is
delegated the authority to issue ADs installed. A review of airplane maintenance
applicable to transport category § 39.13 [Amended]
records is acceptable in lieu of this
airplanes and associated appliances to ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding inspection if the part number of the software
the Director of the System Oversight the following new airworthiness can be conclusively determined from that
Division. directive (AD): review.
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(h) Required Actions for this AD, if requested using the procedures (3) For service information identified in
If, during any inspection or records review found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any ISS 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
OPS P/N COL40–0010–0100 or COL46– principal inspector or local Flight Standards Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
0007–0100 is found: Within 12 months after District Office, as appropriate. If sending MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
the effective date of this AD, do all applicable information directly to the manager of the telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
actions identified as ‘‘RC’’ (required for certification office, send it to the attention of www.myboeingfleet.com.
compliance) in, and in accordance with, the the person identified in paragraph (m)(1) of (4) You may view this service information
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB340036–00, ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017; except where (2) Before using any approved AMOC, information on the availability of this
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– notify your appropriate principal inspector, material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
SB340036–00, Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager (5) You may view this service information
specifies installing software P/Ns COL41– of the local flight standards district office/ that is incorporated by reference at the
0010–0101 and COL44–0007–0102, this AD certificate holding district office. National Archives and Records
requires installing P/Ns COL41–0010–0101 (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Administration (NARA). For information on
and COL44–0007–0102, or later-approved level of safety may be used for any repair, the availability of this material at NARA, call
software versions. Later-approved software modification, or alteration required by this 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
versions are only those Boeing software AD if it is approved by the Boeing www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
versions that are approved as a replacement Commercial Airplanes ODA that has been locations.html.
for the applicable software, and are approved authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
as part of the type design by the FAA or the Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
Branch, to make those findings. To be
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization October 22, 2018.
approved, the repair method, modification
Designation Authorization (ODA) after deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Michael Kaszycki,
issuance of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin the certification basis of the airplane, and the Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
B787–81205–SB340036–00, Issue 001, dated approval must specifically refer to this AD. Aircraft Certification Service.
June 30, 2017. (4) For service information that contains [FR Doc. 2018–23690 Filed 11–2–18; 8:45 am]
(i) Additional Actions for Group 1 Airplanes steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
of paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (l)(4)(ii) of this AD
For Group 1 airplanes identified in Boeing apply.
Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
SB340036–00, Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
substeps under an RC step and any figures
Prior to accomplishment of the actions identified in an RC step, must be done to
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, install Federal Aviation Administration
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
new software for the ISS OPS, ISS option
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
selection software (OSS) file, and ISS airline 14 CFR Part 39
requirement is removed from that step or
selectable option (ASO) file; and install a
substep. An AMOC is required for any [Docket No. FAA–2018–0216; Product
new ISS definition file database within the
deviations to RC steps, including substeps Identifier 1988–ANE–18–AD; Amendment
displays and crew alerting (DCA) system; in
and identified figures. 39–19474; AD 2018–22–01]
accordance with the Accomplishment
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787– RIN 2120–AA64
deviated from using accepted methods in
81205–SB340005–00, Issue 002, dated April
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
27, 2016; except where Boeing Service
or inspection program without obtaining Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell
Bulletin B787–81205–SB340005–00, Issue
002, dated April 27, 2016, specifies installing approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, International Inc. Turboprop Engines
certain software, this AD requires installing including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane AGENCY: Federal Aviation
that software or later-approved software Administration (FAA), DOT.
versions. Later-approved software versions can be put back in an airworthy condition.
are only those Boeing software versions that ACTION: Final rule.
(m) Related Information
are approved as a replacement for the
applicable software, and are approved as part
(1) For more information about this AD, SUMMARY: We are superseding
contact Nelson O. Sanchez, Aerospace Airworthiness Directive (AD) 88–12–10
of the type design by the FAA or the Boeing
Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, for certain Honeywell International Inc.
Commercial Airplanes ODA after issuance of
Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th (Honeywell) TPE331 turboprop engines.
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:
SB340005–00, Issue 002, dated April 27, AD 88–12–10 required reducing the life
2016. 206–231–3543; email: nelson.sanchez@
faa.gov. limit for certain second stage turbine
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition (2) Service information identified in this rotors. This AD requires removing
As of the effective date of this AD, no AD that is not incorporated by reference is certain second stage turbine rotors from
person may install ISS OPS part number available at the addresses specified in service at a reduced life limit. This AD
COL40–0010–0100 or COL46–0007–0100 on paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. was prompted by report that a TPE331–
any airplane, except in accomplishment of (n) Material Incorporated by Reference 11U engine experienced an uncontained
the actions required by paragraph (i) of this rotor separation. In addition, cracks
AD. (1) The Director of the Federal Register
were discovered through eddy current
approved the incorporation by reference
(k) Credit for Previous Actions (IBR) of the service information listed in this inspection (ECI) in the bore of the
This paragraph provides credit for the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR second stage turbine rotor assembly
actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD, part 51. after publication of AD 88–12–10. We
if those actions were performed before the (2) You must use this service information are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
effective date of this AD using Boeing Service as applicable to do the actions required by condition on these products.
Bulletin B787–81205–SB340005–00, Issue this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective December
001, dated December 11, 2015. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– 10, 2018.
81205–SB340036–00, Issue 001, dated June
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance 30, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information
(AMOCs) (ii) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– identified in this final rule, contact
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, SB340005–00, Issue 002, dated April 27, Honeywell International Inc., 111 S 34th
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs 2016. Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034–2802; phone:
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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 December 10, 2018. | |
| Contact | Nelson O. 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 55252 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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