83 FR 5576 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 27 (February 8, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 27 (February 8, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-02085 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 27 (Thursday, February 8, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 5576-5579] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02085] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0031; Product Identifier 2017-NM-127-AD] RIN 2120-AA6417 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 certain The Boeing Company Model 727 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by significant changes made to the airworthiness limitations (AWLs) related to fuel tank ignition prevention. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the latest revision of the AWLs. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 26, 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 service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0031. 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- 0031; 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: Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6498; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0031; Product Identifier 2017-NM-127-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 NPRM. Discussion The FAA has examined the underlying safety issues involved in fuel tank explosions on several large transport airplanes, including the adequacy of existing regulations, the service history of airplanes subject to those regulations, and existing maintenance practices for fuel tank systems. As a result of those findings, we issued a final rule titled ``Transport Airplane Fuel Tank System Design Review, Flammability Reduction and Maintenance and Inspection Requirements'' (66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001). In addition to new airworthiness standards for transport airplanes and new maintenance requirements, that rule included Amendment 21-78, which established Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 (``SFAR 88'') at 14 CFR part 21. Subsequently, SFAR 88 was amended by Amendment 21-82 (67 FR 57490, September 20, 2002; corrected at 67 FR 70809, November 26, 2002) and Amendment 21-83 (67 FR 72830, December 9, 2002; corrected at 68 FR 37735, June 25, 2003, to change ``21-72'' to ``21-83''). Among other actions, SFAR 88 requires certain type design (i.e., type certificate (TC) and supplemental type certificate (STC)) holders to substantiate that their fuel tank systems can prevent ignition sources in the fuel tanks. This requirement applies to type design holders for large turbine-powered transport airplanes and for subsequent modifications to those airplanes. It requires them to perform design reviews and to develop design changes and maintenance procedures if their designs do not meet the new fuel tank safety standards. As explained in the preamble to the final rule published on May 7, 2001, we intended to adopt airworthiness directives to mandate any changes found necessary to address unsafe conditions identified as a result of these reviews. In evaluating these design reviews, we have established four criteria intended [[Page 5577]] to define the unsafe conditions associated with fuel tank systems that require corrective actions. The percentage of operating time during which fuel tanks are exposed to flammable conditions is one of these criteria. The other three criteria address the failure types under evaluation: Single failures, single failures in combination with another latent condition(s), and in-service failure experience. For all four criteria, the evaluations included consideration of previous actions taken that may mitigate the need for further action. We have determined that the actions identified in this proposed AD are necessary to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing 727-100/200 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) D6- 8766-AWL, dated December 2016. The service information describes AWL tasks that include airworthiness limitation instructions (ALIs) and critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) related to fuel tank ignition prevention. 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 revision of the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the ALI and CDCCL tasks described previously. This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and CDCCLs. Compliance with these actions and CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (k) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational requirements, components that have been identified as airworthy or installed on the affected airplanes before accomplishing the revision of the airplane maintenance or inspection program specified in this proposed AD do not need to be reworked in accordance with the latest revision of the CDCCLs specified by this proposed AD for incorporation. However, once the airplane maintenance or inspection program has been revised as specified by this proposed AD, future maintenance actions on these components must be done in accordance with the CDCCLs specified by this proposed AD. Related Rulemaking Five ADs are related to this NPRM. We have determined that certain requirements of those ADs may be terminated when the referenced AWLs specified in this proposed AD have been incorporated, as follows: The revision required by paragraph (g) of AD 2008-04-10 R1, Amendment 39-16121 (74 FR 66227, December 15, 2009). The revision required by paragraph (h) of AD 2009-05-03, Amendment 39-15827 (74 FR 8851, February 27, 2009). The revision required by paragraph (j) of AD 2011-12-05, Amendment 39-16712 (76 FR 33991, June 10, 2011). The revision required by paragraph (h) of AD 2013-22-03, Amendment 39-17635 (78 FR 65193, October 31, 2013). The revision required by paragraphs (n)(1) and (n)(2) of AD 2013-24-15, Amendment 39-17692 (78 FR 72791, December 4, 2013). Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information AWL No. 28-AWL-03 identifies certain wire types. Paragraph (h)(1) of this proposed AD specifies additional acceptable wire types and cables. AWL No. 28-AWL-03 identifies certain sleeving materials. Paragraph (h)(2) of this proposed AD specifies additional acceptable sleeving materials. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 20 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance or inspection program 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $1,700 revision. = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications [[Page 5578]] 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-2018-0031; Product Identifier 2017-NM-127-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by March 26, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(5) of this AD. (1) AD 2008-04-10 R1, Amendment 39-16121 (74 FR 66227, December 15, 2009) (``AD 2008-04-10 R1''). (2) AD 2009-05-03, Amendment 39-15827 (74 FR 8851, February 27, 2009) (``AD 2009-05-03''). (3) AD 2011-12-05, Amendment 39-16712 (76 FR 33991, June 10, 2011) (``AD 2011-12-05''). (4) AD 2013-22-03, Amendment 39-17635 (78 FR 65193, October 31, 2013) (``AD 2013-22-03''). (5) AD 2013-24-15, Amendment 39-17692 (78 FR 72791, December 4, 2013) (``AD 2013-24-15''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original standard airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the effective date of this AD. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by significant changes made to the airworthiness limitations (AWLs) related to fuel tank ignition prevention. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate all information in Section A, including Subsections A.1 and A.2, of Boeing 727-100/200 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) D6-8766-AWL, dated December 2016. The initial compliance times for the airworthiness limitation instruction (ALI) items are within the applicable compliance times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of this AD. (1) For AWL No. 28-AWL-01, ``External Wires Over Center Fuel Tank (Tank No. 2)'': at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as specified in 28-AWL-01 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the inspection within 120 months after the most recent inspection. (ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in 28-AWL-01 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the inspection within 12 months after the effective date of this AD. (2) For AWL No. 28-AWL-16, ``Over-Current and Arcing Protection Electrical Design Features Operation--Boost Pump Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI)'': at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as specified in 28-AWL-16 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the inspection within 12 months after the most recent inspection. (ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in 28-AWL-16 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the inspection within 90 days after the effective date of this AD. (3) For AWL No. 28-AWL-17, ``Auxiliary Tank Fuel Boost Pump Power Failed On Protection System'': at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (g)(3)(ii) of this AD. (i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as specified in 28-AWL-17 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the inspection within 12 months after the most recent inspection. (ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in 28-AWL-17 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the inspection within 90 days after the effective date of this AD. (4) For AWL No. 28-AWL-18, ``Fuel Quantity Indicating System (FQIS)--Out-Tank Wiring Lightning Shield to Ground Termination and Joint Resistance for the Volumetric Top-Off (VTO) Unit (If Installed)'': at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(4)(i) or (g)(4)(ii) of this AD. (i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as specified in 28-AWL-18 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the inspection within 120 months after the most recent inspection. (ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in 28-AWL-18: Conduct the inspection within 12 months after the effective date of this AD. (5) For AWL No. 28-AWL-22, ``AC Fuel Boost Pump Bonding Installation'': at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(5)(i) or (g)(5)(ii) of this AD. (i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as specified in 28-AWL-22 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the inspection within 72 months after the most recent inspection. (ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in 28-AWL-22 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the inspection within 12 months after the effective date of this AD. (6) For AWL No. 28-AWL-24, ``Motor Operated Valve Bonding Jumper Installation--Fault Current Protection'': at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(6)(i) or (g)(6)(ii) of this AD. (i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as specified in 28-AWL-24 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the inspection within 60 months after the most recent inspection. (ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in 28-AWL-24 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the inspection within 12 months after the effective date of this AD. (h) Additional Acceptable Wire Types and Sleeving (1) Where AWL No. 28-AWL-03 identifies wire types BMS 13-48, BMS 13-58, and BMS 13-60, the following acceptable wire types and cables can be added to AWL No. 28-AWL-03: MIL-W-22759/16, SAE AS22759/16 (Formerly M22759/16), MIL-W-22759/32, SAE AS22759/32 (Formerly M22759/32), MIL-W-22759/34, SAE AS22759/34 (Formerly M22759/34), MIL-W-22759/41, SAE AS22759/41 (Formerly M22759/41), MIL-W-22759/86, SAE AS22759/86 (Formerly M22759/86), MIL-W-22759/87, SAE AS22759/87 (Formerly M22759/87), MIL-W-22759/92 and SAE AS22759/92 (Formerly M22759/92); and MIL-C-27500 cables that are constructed from the MIL [[Page 5579]] specification wire types identified above; and NEMA WC 27500 cables that are constructed from the SAE specification wire types identified above. (2) Where AWL No. 28-AWL-03 identifies TFE-2X Standard wall for wire sleeving, the following acceptable sleeving materials can be added to AWL No. 28-AWL-03: Roundit 2000NX and Varglas Type HO, HP, or HM, Grade A. (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs) After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC), in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. (j) Terminating Actions Accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the actions specified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(5) of this AD for the airplane on which the revision has been incorporated. (1) The revision required by paragraph (g) of AD 2008-04-10 R1. (2) The revision required by paragraph (h) of AD 2009-05-03. (3) The revision required by paragraph (j) of AD 2011-12-05. (4) The revision required by paragraph (h) of AD 2013-22-03. (5) The revision required by paragraphs (n)(1) and (n)(2) of AD 2013-24-15. (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, 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 Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6498; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (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 service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 26, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-02085 Filed 2-7-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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determination in writing, within 45 DATES: We must receive comments on 2018–0031; Product Identifier 2017–
days of the receipt of the determination. this proposed AD by March 26, 2018. NM–127–AD’’ at the beginning of your
The determination of the Deputy ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments. We specifically invite
Administrator of Insurance Services will using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
be final and binding on the Company. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
Such determinations will not be methods: aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
appealable to the Board of Contract • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to all comments received by the closing
Appeals. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the date and may amend this NPRM
(d) Appealable final administrative instructions for submitting comments. because of those comments.
determinations of the FCIC under • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we
paragraph (a) or (b) of this section may • Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
be appealed to the Board of Contract Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
Appeals in accordance with 48 CFR part 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We
6102 and with the provisions 7 CFR part W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, will also post a report summarizing each
24. Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail about this NPRM.
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address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Discussion
§ 400.171 [Reserved] p.m., Monday through Friday, except
The FAA has examined the
Federal holidays.
§ 400.172 [Reserved] underlying safety issues involved in fuel
For service information identified in
tank explosions on several large
§ 400.173 [Reserved] this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
transport airplanes, including the
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
adequacy of existing regulations, the
§ 400.174 [Reserved] Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
service history of airplanes subject to
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA those regulations, and existing
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90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; maintenance practices for fuel tank
§ 400.176 [Reserved] internet https:// systems. As a result of those findings,
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view we issued a final rule titled ‘‘Transport
§ 400.177 [Reserved] this service information at the FAA, Airplane Fuel Tank System Design
Signed in Washington, DC, on February 1, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Review, Flammability Reduction and
2018. Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For Maintenance and Inspection
Heather Manzano, information on the availability of this Requirements’’ (66 FR 23086, May 7,
Acting Manager, Federal Crop Insurance
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 2001). In addition to new airworthiness
Corporation. It is also available on the internet at standards for transport airplanes and
[FR Doc. 2018–02489 Filed 2–7–18; 8:45 am]
http://www.regulations.gov by searching new maintenance requirements, that
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– rule included Amendment 21–78,
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0031. which established Special Federal
Examining the AD Docket Aviation Regulation No. 88 (‘‘SFAR 88’’)
at 14 CFR part 21. Subsequently, SFAR
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You may examine the AD docket on 88 was amended by Amendment 21–82
the internet at http:// (67 FR 57490, September 20, 2002;
Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov by searching for corrected at 67 FR 70809, November 26,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 2002) and Amendment 21–83 (67 FR
14 CFR Part 39 0031; or in person at Docket Operations 72830, December 9, 2002; corrected at
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0031; Product between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 68 FR 37735, June 25, 2003, to change
Identifier 2017–NM–127–AD] through Friday, except Federal holidays. ‘‘21–72’’ to ‘‘21–83’’).
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the Among other actions, SFAR 88
RIN 2120–AA6417 regulatory evaluation, any comments requires certain type design (i.e., type
received, and other information. The certificate (TC) and supplemental type
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing street address for Docket Operations
Company Airplanes certificate (STC)) holders to substantiate
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the that their fuel tank systems can prevent
AGENCY: Federal Aviation ADDRESSES section. Comments will be ignition sources in the fuel tanks. This
Administration (FAA), DOT. available in the AD docket shortly after requirement applies to type design
receipt. holders for large turbine-powered
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: transport airplanes and for subsequent
Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer, modifications to those airplanes. It
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO requires them to perform design reviews
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, and to develop design changes and
The Boeing Company Model 727 WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6498; maintenance procedures if their designs
airplanes. This proposed AD was fax: 425–917–6590; email: do not meet the new fuel tank safety
prompted by significant changes made christopher.r.baker@faa.gov. standards. As explained in the preamble
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
to the airworthiness limitations (AWLs) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: to the final rule published on May 7,
related to fuel tank ignition prevention. 2001, we intended to adopt
This proposed AD would require Comments Invited
airworthiness directives to mandate any
revising the maintenance or inspection We invite you to send any written changes found necessary to address
program, as applicable, to incorporate relevant data, views, or arguments about unsafe conditions identified as a result
the latest revision of the AWLs. We are this proposal. Send your comments to of these reviews.
proposing this AD to address the unsafe an address listed under the ADDRESSES In evaluating these design reviews, we
condition on these products. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– have established four criteria intended
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under Executive Order 13132. This (c) Applicability specified in paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (g)(3)(ii) of
proposed AD would not have a This AD applies to The Boeing Company this AD.
substantial direct effect on the States, on Model 727, 727C, 727–100, 727–100C, 727– (i) For airplanes that have been previously
200, and 727–200F series airplanes, inspected as specified in 28–AWL–17 as of
the relationship between the national the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
Government and the States, or on the certificated in any category, with an original
standard airworthiness certificate or original inspection within 12 months after the most
distribution of power and recent inspection.
export certificate of airworthiness issued on
responsibilities among the various or before the effective date of this AD. (ii) For airplanes that have not been
levels of government. inspected as specified in 28–AWL–17 as of
For the reasons discussed above, I (d) Subject the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
certify this proposed regulation: Air Transport Association (ATA) of inspection within 90 days after the effective
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory America Code 28, Fuel. date of this AD.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (4) For AWL No. 28–AWL–18, ‘‘Fuel
(e) Unsafe Condition Quantity Indicating System (FQIS)—Out-
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and This AD was prompted by significant Tank Wiring Lightning Shield to Ground
changes made to the airworthiness Termination and Joint Resistance for the
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Volumetric Top-Off (VTO) Unit (If
limitations (AWLs) related to fuel tank
1979), ignition prevention. We are issuing this AD Installed)’’: at the applicable time specified
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation to prevent the potential for ignition sources in paragraph (g)(4)(i) or (g)(4)(ii) of this AD.
in Alaska, and inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, (i) For airplanes that have been previously
(4) Will not have a significant alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, inspected as specified in 28–AWL–18 as of
economic impact, positive or negative, which, in combination with flammable fuel the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
on a substantial number of small entities vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions inspection within 120 months after the most
under the criteria of the Regulatory and consequent loss of the airplane. recent inspection.
Flexibility Act. (ii) For airplanes that have not been
(f) Compliance inspected as specified in 28–AWL–18:
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Comply with this AD within the Conduct the inspection within 12 months
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation compliance times specified, unless already after the effective date of this AD.
done. (5) For AWL No. 28–AWL–22, ‘‘AC Fuel
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Boost Pump Bonding Installation’’: at the
Safety. (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program applicable time specified in paragraph
Revision (g)(5)(i) or (g)(5)(ii) of this AD.
The Proposed Amendment
Within 60 days after the effective date of (i) For airplanes that have been previously
Accordingly, under the authority this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection inspected as specified in 28–AWL–22 as of
delegated to me by the Administrator, program, as applicable, to incorporate all the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part information in Section A, including inspection within 72 months after the most
39 as follows: Subsections A.1 and A.2, of Boeing 727–100/ recent inspection.
200 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) D6– (ii) For airplanes that have not been
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 8766–AWL, dated December 2016. The initial inspected as specified in 28–AWL–22 as of
DIRECTIVES compliance times for the airworthiness the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
limitation instruction (ALI) items are within inspection within 12 months after the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the applicable compliance times specified in effective date of this AD.
continues to read as follows: paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of this AD. (6) For AWL No. 28–AWL–24, ‘‘Motor
(1) For AWL No. 28–AWL–01, ‘‘External Operated Valve Bonding Jumper
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Wires Over Center Fuel Tank (Tank No. 2)’’: Installation—Fault Current Protection’’: at
at the applicable time specified in paragraph the applicable time specified in paragraph
§ 39.13 [Amended]
(g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. (g)(6)(i) or (g)(6)(ii) of this AD.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (i) For airplanes that have been previously (i) For airplanes that have been previously
the following new airworthiness inspected as specified in 28–AWL–01 as of inspected as specified in 28–AWL–24 as of
directive (AD): the effective date of this AD: Conduct the the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– inspection within 120 months after the most inspection within 60 months after the most
2018–0031; Product Identifier 2017– recent inspection. recent inspection.
NM–127–AD. (ii) For airplanes that have not been (ii) For airplanes that have not been
inspected as specified in 28–AWL–01 as of inspected as specified in 28–AWL–24 as of
(a) Comments Due Date the effective date of this AD: Conduct the the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
We must receive comments by March 26, inspection within 12 months after the inspection within 12 months after the
2018. effective date of this AD. effective date of this AD.
(2) For AWL No. 28–AWL–16, ‘‘Over-
(b) Affected ADs Current and Arcing Protection Electrical (h) Additional Acceptable Wire Types and
This AD affects the ADs specified in Design Features Operation—Boost Pump Sleeving
paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(5) of this AD. Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI)’’: at the (1) Where AWL No. 28–AWL–03 identifies
(1) AD 2008–04–10 R1, Amendment 39– applicable time specified in paragraph wire types BMS 13–48, BMS 13–58, and BMS
16121 (74 FR 66227, December 15, 2009) (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD. 13–60, the following acceptable wire types
(‘‘AD 2008–04–10 R1’’). (i) For airplanes that have been previously and cables can be added to AWL No. 28–
(2) AD 2009–05–03, Amendment 39–15827 inspected as specified in 28–AWL–16 as of AWL–03: MIL–W–22759/16, SAE AS22759/
(74 FR 8851, February 27, 2009) (‘‘AD 2009– the effective date of this AD: Conduct the 16 (Formerly M22759/16), MIL–W–22759/32,
05–03’’). inspection within 12 months after the most SAE AS22759/32 (Formerly M22759/32),
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(3) AD 2011–12–05, Amendment 39–16712 recent inspection. MIL–W–22759/34, SAE AS22759/34
(76 FR 33991, June 10, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–12– (ii) For airplanes that have not been (Formerly M22759/34), MIL–W–22759/41,
05’’). inspected as specified in 28–AWL–16 as of SAE AS22759/41 (Formerly M22759/41),
(4) AD 2013–22–03, Amendment 39–17635 the effective date of this AD: Conduct the MIL–W–22759/86, SAE AS22759/86
(78 FR 65193, October 31, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013– inspection within 90 days after the effective (Formerly M22759/86), MIL–W–22759/87,
22–03’’). date of this AD. SAE AS22759/87 (Formerly M22759/87),
(5) AD 2013–24–15, Amendment 39–17692 (3) For AWL No. 28–AWL–17, ‘‘Auxiliary MIL–W–22759/92 and SAE AS22759/92
(78 FR 72791, December 4, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013– Tank Fuel Boost Pump Power Failed On (Formerly M22759/92); and MIL–C–27500
24–15’’). Protection System’’: at the applicable time cables that are constructed from the MIL
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specification wire types identified above; and Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle DATES: We must receive comments on
NEMA WC 27500 cables that are constructed ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, this proposed AD by March 26, 2018.
from the SAE specification wire types WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6498; fax:
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
identified above. 425–917–6590; email: christopher.r.baker@
(2) Where AWL No. 28–AWL–03 identifies faa.gov. using the procedures found in 14 CFR
TFE–2X Standard wall for wire sleeving, the (2) For service information identified in 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
following acceptable sleeving materials can this AD, contact Boeing Commercial methods:
be added to AWL No. 28–AWL–03: Roundit Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
2000NX and Varglas Type HO, HP, or HM, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Grade A. MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; instructions for submitting comments.
(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// • Fax: 202–493–2251.
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this • Mail: U.S. Department of
Critical Design Configuration Control
service information at the FAA, Transport
Limitations (CDCCLs) Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW,
After the maintenance or inspection Renton, WA. For information on the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
program, as applicable, has been revised as availability of this material at the FAA, call W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no 425–227–1221. Washington, DC 20590.
alternative actions (e.g., inspections), • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
intervals, and CDCCLs may be used unless Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
26, 2018. address above between 9 a.m. and 5
the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are p.m., Monday through Friday, except
approved as an alternative method of Michael Kaszycki,
compliance (AMOC), in accordance with the
Federal holidays.
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this For service information identified in
Aircraft Certification Service.
AD. this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
[FR Doc. 2018–02085 Filed 2–7–18; 8:45 am]
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
(j) Terminating Actions BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Accomplishment of the revision required Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93
by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email:
actions specified in paragraphs (j)(1) through DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
(j)(5) of this AD for the airplane on which the
revision has been incorporated. Federal Aviation Administration internet: http://www.airbus.com. You
(1) The revision required by paragraph (g) may view this referenced service
of AD 2008–04–10 R1. 14 CFR Part 39 information at the FAA, Transport
(2) The revision required by paragraph (h) Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
of AD 2009–05–03. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0071; Product SW, Renton, WA. For information on
(3) The revision required by paragraph (j) Identifier 2017–NM–063–AD] the availability of this material at the
of AD 2011–12–05. FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(4) The revision required by paragraph (h) RIN 2120–AA64
of AD 2013–22–03. Examining the AD Docket
(5) The revision required by paragraphs Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(n)(1) and (n)(2) of AD 2013–24–15. You may examine the AD docket on
Airplanes the internet at http://
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.regulations.gov by searching for
(AMOCs) AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, 0071; or in person at the Docket
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures (NPRM).
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your SUMMARY: We propose to supersede except Federal holidays. The AD docket
principal inspector or local Flight Standards Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–23– contains this proposed AD, the
District Office, as appropriate. If sending 01, which applies to all Airbus Model regulatory evaluation, any comments
information directly to the manager of the A310 series airplanes. AD 2016–23–01 received, and other information. The
certification office, send it to the attention of requires repetitive detailed inspections street address for the Docket Operations
the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of for cracking around the fastener holes in office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. certain areas of the wing top skin
panels, supplemental repetitive be available in the AD docket shortly
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector, ultrasonic inspections for cracking after receipt.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager around the fastener holes in certain FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
of the local flight standards district office/ other areas of the wing top skin panels, Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
certificate holding district office. and repair if necessary. Since we issued International Section, Transport
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable AD 2016–23–01, an evaluation done by Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
level of safety may be used for any repair, the design approval holder (DAH) Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356;
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing indicates that the wing top skin panel telephone: 425–227–2125; fax: 425–
Commercial Airplanes Organization attachment holes at a certain area are 227–1149.
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has also subject to widespread fatigue SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO damage (WFD). This proposed AD
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Branch, to make those findings. To be would add an inspection and Comments Invited
approved, the repair method, modification modification of the attachment holes of We invite you to send any written
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the wing top skin panels at a certain relevant data, views, or arguments about
the certification basis of the airplane, and the area. This proposed AD also includes this proposed AD. Send your comments
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
terminating action for certain to an address listed under the
(l) Related Information inspections. We are proposing this AD ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
(1) For more information about this AD, to address the unsafe condition on these FAA–2018–0071; Product Identifier
contact Christopher Baker, Aerospace products. 2017–NM–063–AD’’ at the beginning of
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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 March 26, 2018. | |
| Contact | Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6498; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 5576 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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