83 FR 5741 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 28 (February 9, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 28 (February 9, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-02199 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 28 (Friday, February 9, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 5741-5743] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02199] [[Page 5741]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0027; Product Identifier 2017-NM-118-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by 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 proposed AD would require 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 proposed AD would also require the installation of new software for the ISS OPS and the displays and crew alerting (DCA) database. 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 referenced 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-2018-0027. 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 the Docket Management Facility 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 the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nelson O. Sanchez, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6489; fax: 425-917- 6590; email: nelson.sanchez@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0027; Product Identifier 2017-NM-118-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We have received reports indicating that the ADS-B out function and ATC/TCAS functions can transmit incorrect position and pressure altitude information in the data that is used by ATC to coordinate aircraft separation. Under certain conditions, the ADS-B out function has been shown to transmit non-current aircraft data (including latitude, longitude, and pressure altitude) based on coasting from a previous global positioning system (GPS) position. In addition, the ATC/TCAS functions can transmit non-current pressure altitude information on both mode C and mode S transmissions based on coasting from a previous pressure altitude. This condition, if not corrected, could result in potential mid-air collisions. 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 and for the DCA database. 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 these same type designs. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require, for certain airplanes, an inspection or records review to determine if certain software is installed, and if necessary, accomplishment of the actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance) in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340036-00, Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017, described previously, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. This proposed AD would also require, for certain airplanes, accomplishing the actions specified in Boeing Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB340005-00, Issue 002, dated April 27, 2016, described previously. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http:// [[Page 5742]] www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0027. Differences Between Proposed AD and the Service Information The effectivity of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB340036-00, Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017, and Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB340005-00, Issue 002, dated April 27, 2016, is limited to Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes with certain line numbers. However, the applicability of this proposed AD includes all Boeing Model 787 series airplanes, because the affected software part numbers, identified in paragraph (j) of this proposed AD, are rotable parts. We have determined that these part numbers could later be installed on airplanes that were initially delivered with acceptable software, thereby subjecting those airplanes to the unsafe condition. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed 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 proposed AD: 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 hour $0 $85 $11,560 airplanes). = $85. Installation and Check (115 4 work-hours x $85 per hour 0 340 39,100 airplanes). = $340. Concurrent Installation (54 1 work-hour x $85 per hour 0 85 4,590 airplanes). = $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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Parts Cost per Labor cost cost product ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340.................. $0 $340 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 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 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 to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2018-0027; Product Identifier 2017-NM-118-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by March 26, 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 prevent the transmission of incorrect position and pressure altitude data, which could result in potential mid-air collisions. [[Page 5743]] (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 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. (h) Required Actions If, during any inspection or records review required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any ISS OPS part number 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. (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 and the displays and crew alerting (DCA) database, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 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: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 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. (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, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6489; fax: 425-917-6590; email: nelson.sanchez@faa.gov. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740- 5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 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 25, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-02199 Filed 2-8-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view latitude, longitude, and pressure
this referenced service information at altitude) based on coasting from a
Federal Aviation Administration the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, previous global positioning system
1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For (GPS) position. In addition, the ATC/
14 CFR Part 39 information on the availability of this TCAS functions can transmit non-
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0027; Product material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. current pressure altitude information on
Identifier 2017–NM–118–AD] It is also available on the internet at both mode C and mode S transmissions
http://www.regulations.gov by searching based on coasting from a previous
RIN 2120–AA64 for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– pressure altitude. This condition, if not
0027. corrected, could result in potential mid-
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Examining the AD Docket air collisions.
Company Airplanes
You may examine the AD docket on Related Service Information Under 1
AGENCY: Federal Aviation CFR Part 51
Administration (FAA), DOT. the internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Bulletin B787–81205–SB340036–00,
(NPRM). 0027; or in person at the Docket Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017. This
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Management Facility between 9 a.m. service information describes
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, procedures for the installation of new
Boeing Company Model 787 series except Federal holidays. The AD docket software for the ISS OPS (which
airplanes. This proposed AD was contains this NPRM, the regulatory includes main input/output (IO)
prompted by reports that, under certain evaluation, any comments received, and software and traffic transponder (XPDR)
conditions, the automatic dependent other information. The street address for airborne collision avoidance system
surveillance—broadcast (ADS–B) out the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– (ACAS) software), a software check, and
function and air traffic control/traffic 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. applicable on-condition actions.
alert and collision avoidance system Comments will be available in the AD We also reviewed Boeing Service
(ATC/TCAS) functions can transmit docket shortly after receipt. Bulletin B787–81205–SB340005–00,
incorrect data. This proposed AD would FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Issue 002, dated April 27, 2016. This
require an inspection or records review Nelson O. Sanchez, Aerospace Engineer, service information describes
to determine if certain software is Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, procedures for the installation of new
installed, the installation of new Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue software for the ISS OPS and for the
software for the integrated surveillance SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: DCA database.
system (ISS) operational program 425–917–6489; fax: 425–917–6590; This service information is reasonably
software (OPS) if necessary, a software email: nelson.sanchez@faa.gov. available because the interested parties
check, and applicable on-condition SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: have access to it through their normal
actions. For certain airplanes, this course of business or by the means
Comments Invited identified in the ADDRESSES section.
proposed AD would also require the
installation of new software for the ISS We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about FAA’s Determination
OPS and the displays and crew alerting
(DCA) database. We are proposing this this proposal. Send your comments to We are proposing this AD because we
AD to address the unsafe condition on an address listed under the ADDRESSES evaluated all the relevant information
these products. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– and determined the unsafe condition
2018–0027; Product Identifier 2017– described previously is likely to exist or
DATES: We must receive comments on NM–118–AD’’ at the beginning of your develop in other products of these same
this proposed AD by March 26, 2018. comments. We specifically invite type designs.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR Proposed AD Requirements
economic, environmental, and energy
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this NPRM. We will consider This proposed AD would require, for
methods: all comments received by the closing certain airplanes, an inspection or
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to date and may amend this NPRM records review to determine if certain
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the because of those comments. software is installed, and if necessary,
instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we accomplishment of the actions
• Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http:// identified as ‘‘RC’’ (required for
• Mail: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any compliance) in the Accomplishment
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We Instructions of Boeing Alert Service
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each Bulletin B787–81205–SB340036–00,
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, substantive verbal contact we receive Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017,
Washington, DC 20590. about this proposed AD. described previously, except for any
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail differences identified as exceptions in
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Discussion
the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except We have received reports indicating This proposed AD would also require,
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Federal holidays. that the ADS–B out function and ATC/ for certain airplanes, accomplishing the
For service information identified in TCAS functions can transmit incorrect actions specified in Boeing Service
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial position and pressure altitude Bulletin B787–81205–SB340005–00,
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data information in the data that is used by Issue 002, dated April 27, 2016,
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster ATC to coordinate aircraft separation. described previously.
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA Under certain conditions, the ADS–B For information on the procedures
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; out function has been shown to transmit and compliance times, see this service
internet https:// non-current aircraft data (including information at http://
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www.regulations.gov by searching for 787–9 airplanes with certain line Costs of Compliance
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– numbers. However, the applicability of
0027. this proposed AD includes all Boeing We estimate that this proposed AD
Model 787 series airplanes, because the affects 136 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
Differences Between Proposed AD and also estimate that 115 airplanes will
affected software part numbers,
the Service Information require installation and check of new
identified in paragraph (j) of this
The effectivity of Boeing Alert Service proposed AD, are rotable parts. We have software, and 54 airplanes will require
Bulletin B787–81205–SB340036–00, determined that these part numbers the concurrent installation of other
Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017, and could later be installed on airplanes that software. We estimate the following
Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– were initially delivered with acceptable costs to comply with this proposed AD:
SB340005–00, Issue 002, dated April 27, software, thereby subjecting those
2016, is limited to Model 787–8 and airplanes to the unsafe condition.
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 products identified in this rulemaking The Proposed Amendment
any necessary on-condition actions that action. Accordingly, under the authority
would be required. We have no way of This proposed AD is issued in delegated to me by the Administrator,
determining the number of aircraft that accordance with authority delegated by the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
might need these on-condition actions: the Executive Director, Aircraft 39 as follows:
Certification Service, as authorized by
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
ACTIONS with that order, issuance of ADs is DIRECTIVES
normally a function of the Compliance
Cost and Airworthiness Division, but during ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Parts
Labor cost cost per this transition period, the Executive continues to read as follows:
product Director has delegated the authority to Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
issue ADs applicable to transport
4 work-hours × $85 per § 39.13 [Amended]
hour = $340 .................. $0 $340
category airplanes to the Director of the
System Oversight Division. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
According to the manufacturer, some the following new airworthiness
Regulatory Findings
of the costs of this proposed AD may be directive (AD):
We determined that this proposed AD
covered under warranty, thereby The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
would not have federalism implications 2018–0027; Product Identifier 2017–
reducing the cost impact on affected under Executive Order 13132. This
individuals. We do not control warranty NM–118–AD.
proposed AD would not have a
coverage for affected individuals. As a substantial direct effect on the States, on (a) Comments Due Date
result, we have included all available the relationship between the national We must receive comments by March 26,
costs in our cost estimate. Government and the States, or on the 2018.
Authority for This Rulemaking distribution of power and (b) Affected ADs
Title 49 of the United States Code responsibilities among the various None.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Applicability
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
certify this proposed regulation: This AD applies to all The Boeing
section 106, describes the authority of (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Company Model 787 series airplanes,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: action’’ under Executive Order 12866, certificated in any category.
Aviation Programs, describes in more (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (d) Subject
detail the scope of the Agency’s the DOT Regulatory Policies and
authority. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, America Code 34, Navigation.
We are issuing this rulemaking under 1979),
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (e) Unsafe Condition
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: in Alaska, and This AD was prompted by reports that,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (4) Will not have a significant under certain conditions, the automatic
section, Congress charges the FAA with dependent surveillance—broadcast (ADS–B)
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economic impact, positive or negative,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in on a substantial number of small entities out and air traffic control (ATC)/traffic alert
air commerce by prescribing regulations and collision avoidance system (TCAS)
under the criteria of the Regulatory
for practices, methods, and procedures functions can transmit incorrect position and
Flexibility Act. pressure altitude information in the data that
the Administrator finds necessary for
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 is used by ATC to coordinate aircraft
safety in air commerce. This regulation separation. We are issuing this AD to prevent
is within the scope of that authority Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the transmission of incorrect position and
because it addresses an unsafe condition safety, Incorporation by reference, pressure altitude data, which could result in
that is likely to exist or develop on Safety. potential mid-air collisions.
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(f) Compliance (2) Before using any approved AMOC, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Comply with this AD within the notify your appropriate principal inspector,
compliance times specified, unless already or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Federal Aviation Administration
done. of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. 14 CFR Part 39
(g) Inspection or Records Review
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
For airplanes that have an original level of safety may be used for any repair, [Docket No. FAA–2018–0074; Product
certificate of airworthiness or export modification, or alteration required by this Identifier 2017–NM–148–AD]
certificate of airworthiness issued on or AD if it is approved by the Boeing
before the effective date of this AD: Within RIN 2120–AA64
Commercial Airplanes Organization
12 months after the effective date of this AD,
inspect to determine if integrated Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
surveillance system (ISS) operational Company Airplanes
program software (OPS) part number COL40– Branch, to make those findings. To be
0010–0100 or COL46–0007–0100 is installed. approved, the repair method, modification AGENCY: Federal Aviation
A review of airplane maintenance records is deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Administration (FAA), DOT.
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the the certification basis of the airplane, and the
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
part number of the software can be approval must specifically refer to this AD.
conclusively determined from that review. (NPRM).
(4) For service information that contains
(h) Required Actions steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
of paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (l)(4)(ii) of this AD airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
If, during any inspection or records review
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any ISS apply. Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200,
OPS part number COL40–0010–0100 or (i) The steps labeled as RC, including –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
COL46–0007–0100 is found: Within 12 substeps under an RC step and any figures airplanes. This proposed AD was
months after the effective date of this AD, do identified in an RC step, must be done to prompted by reports of cracks found in
all applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’ comply with the AD. If a step or substep is the rear spar web and lower chord on
(required for compliance) in, and in labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
the left and right wings. This proposed
accordance with, the Accomplishment requirement is removed from that step or
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AD would require repetitive detailed
substep. An AMOC is required for any
B787–81205–SB340036–00, Issue 001, dated inspections for cracking of the rear spar
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
June 30, 2017. web and lower chord, and applicable
and identified figures.
on-condition actions. We are proposing
(i) Additional Actions for Group 1 Airplanes (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
this AD to address the unsafe condition
For Group 1 airplanes identified in Boeing deviated from using accepted methods in
on these products.
Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining DATES: We must receive comments on
SB340036–00, Issue 001, dated June 30, 2017:
Prior to accomplishment of the actions approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, this proposed AD by March 26, 2018.
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, install including substeps and identified figures, can ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
new software for the ISS OPS and the still be done as specified, and the airplane using the procedures found in 14 CFR
displays and crew alerting (DCA) database, in can be put back in an airworthy condition. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
accordance with the Accomplishment methods:
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787– (m) Related Information
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
81205–SB340005–00, Issue 002, dated April (1) For more information about this AD,
27, 2016. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
contact Nelson O. Sanchez, Aerospace instructions for submitting comments.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
As of the effective date of this AD, no FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue • Mail: U.S. Department of
person may install ISS OPS part number SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425– Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
COL40–0010–0100 or COL46–0007–0100 on 917–6489; fax: 425–917–6590; email: 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
any airplane, except in accomplishment of nelson.sanchez@faa.gov.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
the actions required by paragraph (i) of this (2) For service information identified in
Washington, DC 20590.
AD. this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
(k) Credit for Previous Actions Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
This paragraph provides credit for the p.m., Monday through Friday, except
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD, Federal holidays.
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
if those actions were performed before the For service information identified in
effective date of this AD using Boeing Service www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA,
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
Bulletin B787–81205–SB340005–00, Issue Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
001, dated December 11, 2015. Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance the availability of this material at the FAA, Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
(AMOCs) 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
call 425–227–1221.
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, internet https://
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Issued in Renton, Washington, on January www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
for this AD, if requested using the procedures 25, 2018. this referenced service information at
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with Michael Kaszycki, the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Acting Director, System Oversight Division, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
Aircraft Certification Service. information on the availability of this
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the [FR Doc. 2018–02199 Filed 2–8–18; 8:45 am] material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
certification office, send it to the attention of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
It is also available on the internet at
the person identified in paragraph (m)(1) of http://www.regulations.gov by searching
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 0074.
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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 | Nelson O. Sanchez, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6489; fax: 425-917- 6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 5741 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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