83 FR 6477 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 31 (February 14, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 14, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 6477-6480] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-03026] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0078; Product Identifier 2017-NM-107-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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-01- 02, which applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. AD 2017-01-02 requires an inspection for discrepant inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators. Since we issued AD 2017-01-02, we have determined that it is necessary to revise the applicability to include additional airplanes, and to reduce the number of affected actuators. This proposed AD would continue to require an inspection of the inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 2, 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- [[Page 6478]] 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-2018-0078. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0078; or in person at 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: Douglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6546; 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-2018-0078; Product Identifier 2017-NM-107-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 issued AD 2017-01-02, Amendment 39-18769 (82 FR 4775, January 17, 2017) (``AD 2017-01-02''), for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. AD 2017-01-02 requires an inspection for discrepant inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators. AD 2017-01-02 resulted from a report that indicated that some rotary actuators of the inboard and outboard trailing edge flap may have been assembled with an incorrect no-back brake rotor-stator stack sequence during manufacturing. We issued AD 2017-01-02 to detect and replace incorrectly assembled rotary actuators, which could cause accelerated unit wear that will eventually reduce braking performance. This degradation could lead to loss of no-back brake function and reduced controllability of the airplane. Actions Since AD 2017-01-02 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2017-01-02, we have determined that it is necessary to revise the applicability to include additional airplanes, and to reduce the number of affected actuators. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017. The service information describes procedures for an inspection of the inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, and corrective actions if necessary. The related investigative action includes a functional test of the trailing edge flap no-back brake. The corrective actions include replacement of the discrepant rotary actuator with a non-discrepant rotary actuator. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. 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 retain all requirements of AD 2017-01-02 and add airplanes to the applicability. This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0078. The phrase ``related investigative actions'' is used in this proposed AD. Related investigative actions are follow-on actions that (1) are related to the primary action, and (2) further investigate the nature of any condition found. Related investigative actions in an AD could include, for example, inspections. The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this proposed AD. Corrective actions correct or address any condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information To support operations, many operators have put processes in place that, given certain conditions, allow them to rotate or transfer parts or equipment within their fleets to different aircraft than what is defined in the manufacturer's type design. We have determined that the parts or equipment subject to the unsafe condition may have been rotated or transferred in this manner, due to similarity with parts or equipment not subject to the unsafe condition. Therefore, the applicability of this proposed AD is for all The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes. The effectivity specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015, consists of only certain Boeing Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. In this proposed AD, the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD would be accomplished on any The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplane with an original Certificate of Airworthiness or an original Export Certificate of Airworthiness dated on or before the effective date of the final rule. Expanding the applicability of this proposed AD addresses the rotability issue of the trailing edge flap rotary actuators. We have confirmed with the manufacturer that the accomplishment instructions in the following service information are applicable to the expanded group of airplanes: [[Page 6479]] Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 002, dated November 3, 2016. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017. The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes with an original Certificate of Airworthiness or an original Export Certificate of Airworthiness dated after the effective date of the final rule are not required to complete the actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, but must comply with the parts installation prohibition in paragraph (i) of this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 89 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection............................ 5 work-hours x $85 per $0 $425 $37,825 hour = $425. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft or the number of rotary actuators (up to 8 per shipset) that might need these on-condition actions: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check to determine flight cycles 1 work-hour x $85 $0 $85 per rotary actuator. on the rotary actuator. per hour = $85. Functional Test per rotary 2 work-hours x $85 0 $170 per rotary actuator. actuator. per hour = $170. Replacement per rotary actuator... 2 work-hours x $85 0 $170 per rotary actuator. per hour = $170. System Test after rotary actuator 24 work-hours x $85 0 $2,040 per airplane. replacement(s) per airplane. per hour = $2,040. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This 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 have 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 that the 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-01-02, Amendment 39-18769 (82 FR 4775, January 17, 2017), and adding the following new AD: The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2018-0078; Product Identifier 2017-NM-107-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by April 2, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2017-01-02, Amendment 39-18769 (82 FR 4775, January 17, 2017) (``AD 2017-01-02''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes, certificated in any category. [[Page 6480]] (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight control systems. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report indicating that some inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators may have been assembled with an incorrect no-back brake rotor-stator stack sequence during manufacturing. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace incorrectly assembled rotary actuators, which could cause accelerated unit wear that will eventually reduce braking performance. This degradation could lead to loss of no-back brake function and reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Inspection and Other Actions For The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015: Within 60 months after February 21, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-01-02), do an inspection of the inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032- 00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017. If any discrepant rotary actuator is found, within 60 months after February 21, 2017, do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032- 00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017. After the effective date of this AD only Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017, may be used. (1) Replace the discrepant rotary actuator. (2) Check the maintenance records to determine the flight cycles of each discrepant rotary actuator and, within 60 months after February 21, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-01-02), do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. (h) New Requirements: Inspection, Related Investigative and Corrective Actions For airplanes not identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015, which have an Original Certificate of Airworthiness or Export Certificate of Airworthiness with a date on or before the effective date of this AD: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do an inspection of the inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017. If any discrepant rotary actuator is found, within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017. (1) Replace the discrepant rotary actuator. (2) Check the maintenance records to determine the flight cycles of each discrepant rotary actuator and, within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. (i) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, a rotary actuator with a part number and serial number identified in Appendix A of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017, unless the actuator has been permanently marked in accordance with Task 2 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017, with ``B787-81205-SB270032-00 INCORPORATED.'' (j) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB270032-00, Issue 002, dated November 3, 2016. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB270032-00, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015, or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270032-00, Issue 002, dated November 3, 2016. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2017-01-02 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (5) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (k)(5)(i) and (k)(5)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (l) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Douglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6546; 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 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 30, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-03026 Filed 2-13-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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waste streams may contain sufficient concentrations of radionuclides than participate in person or via Webinar
quantities of specific radionuclides that was typically considered at LLRW may also participate via teleconference.
will present a significant thermal output disposal facilities. For example, certain For details on how to participate via
and/or gas generation through GTCC and transuranic wastes in teleconference, please contact Sarah
radiolysis. Still other waste streams may sufficient quantities have the potential Achten; telephone: 301–415–6009;
contain a significant quantity of fissile for: (1) Significant thermal output that email: Sarah.Achten@nrc.gov.
radionuclides (e.g., some isotopes of could affect degradation processes Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this day of
uranium and plutonium). The NRC is within a disposal unit, and (2) hydrogen February 9, 2018.
interested in identifying those gas generation through radiolysis that For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
radionuclides that could be important could also affect degradation processes
Gregory F. Suber,
for evaluating the safety and security of: of the waste package and waste form.
(1) Storage associated with the Additionally, waste streams associated Acting Deputy Director, Division of
Decommissioning, Uranium Recovery, and
operational period at a disposal facility, with GTCC and transuranic wastes may Waste Programs, Office of Nuclear Material
and (2) the post-closure period, have fissile materials that require Safety and Safeguards.
including inadvertent intruder facilities to be designed to limit the [FR Doc. 2018–03085 Filed 2–13–18; 8:45 am]
protection. Additionally, the NRC is potential for a criticality event or limit
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interested in obtaining available data the amount of fissile material that can
and information to support the be disposed. There is a potential balance
characteristics of GTCC and transuranic between security/safety and economic
wastes. feasibility of design, construction, and DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Question 2: How might GTCC and operation. The NRC would like to hear
transuranic wastes affect the safety and from the stakeholders on these aspects Federal Aviation Administration
security of a disposal facility during as well. The information provided on
operations (i.e., pre-closure period)? economic feasibility would be in 14 CFR Part 39
The presence of sufficient quantities concert with the NRC’s strategies on [Docket No. FAA–2018–0078; Product
of high activity radionuclides and/or examining the cumulative effects of Identifier 2017–NM–107–AD]
fissile radionuclides in GTCC and potential regulatory actions. The NRC is
transuranic wastes may impact the RIN 2120–AA64
interested in identifying the various
design and operational activities scenarios that should be considered in Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
associated with a disposal facility prior evaluating the post-closure safety for the Company Airplanes
to disposal. The NRC is interested in disposal of GTCC and transuranic
identifying those design and operational wastes especially scenarios associated AGENCY: Federal Aviation
activities at a disposal facility that may with specific issues and concerns that Administration (FAA), DOT.
be impacted by GTCC and transuranic may not have been previously ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
wastes. For example, the requirements considered for commercial disposal (NPRM).
in 10 CFR part 73 would require facilities (e.g., synergistic effects of the
licensees to develop safeguards systems thermal output on geochemical SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
to protect against acts of radiological processes affecting release of Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–01–
sabotage and to prevent the theft or radionuclides). 02, which applies to certain The Boeing
diversion of Special Nuclear Material Company Model 787–8 and 787–9
(i.e., transuranic waste such as V. Public Meeting
airplanes. AD 2017–01–02 requires an
plutonium, uranium-233, or uranium To facilitate the understanding of the inspection for discrepant inboard and
enriched in the isotopes uranium-233 or public and other stakeholders of these outboard trailing edge flap rotary
uranium-235) if a sufficient amount of issues and the submission of comments, actuators. Since we issued AD 2017–01–
Special Nuclear Material were present the NRC staff has scheduled a public 02, we have determined that it is
above ground at the disposal facility. meeting for February 22, 2018, from necessary to revise the applicability to
Question 3: How might GTCC and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EST) in the NRC include additional airplanes, and to
transuranic wastes affect disposal Auditorium at 11545 Rockville, Pike, reduce the number of affected actuators.
facility design for post-closure safety Rockville, MD. In addition, those This proposed AD would continue to
including protection of an inadvertent wishing to participate by Webinar will require an inspection of the inboard and
intruder? be able to view the presentation slides outboard trailing edge flap rotary
The NRC is considering disposal units prepared by the NRC and electronically actuator for any discrepant rotary
(e.g., a single trench, borehole, and submit comments during the meeting. actuator, and corrective actions if
vault) that would contain a single Participants must register to participate necessary. We are proposing this AD to
category of waste (e.g., sealed sources) in the Webinar. Registration information address the unsafe condition on these
as well as disposal units that contain a may be found in the meeting notice products.
mixture of all three waste types. (https://www.nrc.gov/pmns/mtg?do=
However, the NRC believes the best details&Code=20180033). The meeting DATES: We must receive comments on
approach for understanding the issues notice can also be accessed through the this proposed AD by April 2, 2018.
would be to assume that waste within NRC’s public website under the ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
a disposal unit would be separated by headings Public Meetings & using the procedures found in 14 CFR
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the waste category and not be co- Involvement > Public Meeting 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
mingled. Such an approach could Schedule; see web page https:// methods:
provide a clear understanding of the www.nrc.gov/public-involve/ • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
issues associated with how a specific publicmeetings/index.cfm. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
waste category might affect disposal Additionally, the final agenda for the instructions for submitting comments.
facility design. Certain waste streams public meeting will be posted no fewer • Fax: 202–493–2251.
associated with GTCC and transuranic than 10 days prior to the Webinar at this • Mail: U.S. Department of
wastes have larger inventories and website. Those who are unable to Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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• Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– The Boeing Company Model 787 must comply with the parts installation
81205–SB270032–00, Issue 001, dated series airplanes with an original prohibition in paragraph (i) of this AD.
November 3, 2015. Certificate of Airworthiness or an
• Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– Costs of Compliance
original Export Certificate of
81205–SB270032–00, Issue 002, dated Airworthiness dated after the effective We estimate that this proposed AD
November 3, 2016. date of the final rule are not required to affects 89 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
• Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– complete the actions specified in
81205–SB270032–00, Issue 003, dated estimate the following costs to comply
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, but with this proposed AD:
July 28, 2017.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ........................................................ 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ............. $0 $425 $37,825
We estimate the following costs to do of the proposed inspection. We have no (up to 8 per shipset) that might need
any necessary on-condition actions that way of determining the number of these on-condition actions:
would be required based on the results aircraft or the number of rotary actuators
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Check to determine flight cycles on the rotary 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................... $0 $85 per rotary actuator.
actuator.
Functional Test per rotary actuator .................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ................ 0 $170 per rotary actuator.
Replacement per rotary actuator ....................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ................ 0 $170 per rotary actuator.
System Test after rotary actuator replace- 24 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,040 ........... 0 $2,040 per airplane.
ment(s) per airplane.
Authority for This Rulemaking category airplanes to the Director of the The Proposed Amendment
System Oversight Division.
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Regulatory Findings delegated to me by the Administrator,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Section 106, describes the authority of We have determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism 39 as follows:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more implications under Executive Order PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
detail the scope of the Agency’s 13132. This proposed AD would not DIRECTIVES
authority. have a substantial direct effect on the
We are issuing this rulemaking under States, on the relationship between the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the authority described in Subtitle VII, national Government and the States, or
continues to read as follows:
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with levels of government. § 39.13 [Amended]
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in For the reasons discussed above, I
air commerce by prescribing regulations certify that the proposed regulation: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
for practices, methods, and procedures removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2017–01–02, Amendment 39–18769 (82
the Administrator finds necessary for action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
safety in air commerce. This regulation FR 4775, January 17, 2017), and adding
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the following new AD:
is within the scope of that authority the DOT Regulatory Policies and
because it addresses an unsafe condition The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 2018–0078; Product Identifier 2017–
that is likely to exist or develop on 1979),
products identified in this rulemaking NM–107–AD.
action. (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (a) Comments Due Date
This proposed AD is issued in in Alaska, and
The FAA must receive comments on this
accordance with authority delegated by (4) Will not have a significant AD action by April 2, 2018.
the Executive Director, Aircraft economic impact, positive or negative,
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on a substantial number of small entities (b) Affected ADs
Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD replaces AD 2017–01–02,
with that order, issuance of ADs is Flexibility Act. Amendment 39–18769 (82 FR 4775, January
17, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–01–02’’).
normally a function of the Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
and Airworthiness Division, but during (c) Applicability
this transition period, the Executive Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This AD applies to all The Boeing
Director has delegated the authority to safety, Incorporation by reference, Company Model 787 series airplanes,
issue ADs applicable to transport Safety. certificated in any category.
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(d) Subject actuator is found, within 60 months after the (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD
Air Transport Association (ATA) of effective date of this AD, do the actions 2017–01–02 are approved as AMOCs for the
America Code 27, Flight control systems. specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this corresponding provisions of this AD.
AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment (5) For service information that contains
(e) Unsafe Condition Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin steps that are labeled as Required for
This AD was prompted by a report B787–81205–SB270032–00, Issue 003, dated Compliance (RC), the provisions of
indicating that some inboard and outboard July 28, 2017. paragraphs (k)(5)(i) and (k)(5)(ii) of this AD
trailing edge flap rotary actuators may have (1) Replace the discrepant rotary actuator. apply.
been assembled with an incorrect no-back (2) Check the maintenance records to (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
brake rotor-stator stack sequence during determine the flight cycles of each discrepant substeps under an RC step and any figures
manufacturing. We are issuing this AD to rotary actuator and, within 60 months after identified in an RC step, must be done to
detect and replace incorrectly assembled the effective date of this AD, do all applicable comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
rotary actuators, which could cause related investigative and corrective actions. labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
accelerated unit wear that will eventually requirement is removed from that step or
(i) Parts Installation Limitation substep. An AMOC is required for any
reduce braking performance. This
degradation could lead to loss of no-back As of the effective date of this AD, no deviations to RC steps, including substeps
brake function and reduced controllability of person may install, on any airplane, a rotary and identified figures.
the airplane. actuator with a part number and serial (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
number identified in Appendix A of Boeing deviated from using accepted methods in
(f) Compliance Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– accordance with the operator’s maintenance
Comply with this AD within the SB270032–00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017, or inspection program without obtaining
compliance times specified, unless already unless the actuator has been permanently approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
done. marked in accordance with Task 2 of Boeing including substeps and identified figures, can
Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– still be done as specified, and the airplane
(g) Retained Inspection and Other Actions SB270032–00, Issue 003, dated July 28, 2017, can be put back in an airworthy condition.
For The Boeing Company Model 787–8 and with ‘‘B787–81205–SB270032–00
787–9 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert INCORPORATED.’’ (l) Related Information
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270032–00, (1) For more information about this AD,
Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015: Within (j) Credit for Previous Actions contact Douglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace
60 months after February 21, 2017 (the (1) This paragraph provides credit for the Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section,
effective date of AD 2017–01–02), do an actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
inspection of the inboard and outboard if those actions were performed before the SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
trailing edge flap rotary actuator for any effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert 917–6546; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
discrepant rotary actuator, in accordance Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270032–00, douglas.tsuji@faa.gov.
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Issue 002, dated November 3, 2016. (2) For service information identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– (2) This paragraph provides credit for the this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
SB270032–00, Issue 001, dated November 3, actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
2015; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– if those actions were performed before the Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
81205–SB270032–00, Issue 003, dated July effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
28, 2017. If any discrepant rotary actuator is Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270032–00, telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
found, within 60 months after February 21, Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015, or Boeing www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
2017, do the actions specified in paragraph Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– referenced service information at the FAA,
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance with SB270032–00, Issue 002, dated November 3, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 2016. Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on
Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– the availability of this material at the FAA,
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
SB270032–00, Issue 001, dated November 3, call 425–227–1221.
(AMOCs)
2015; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
81205–SB270032–00, Issue 003, dated July (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs 30, 2018.
28, 2017. After the effective date of this AD
only Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– for this AD, if requested using the procedures Michael Kaszycki,
81205–SB270032–00, Issue 003, dated July found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
28, 2017, may be used. 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Aircraft Certification Service.
(1) Replace the discrepant rotary actuator. principal inspector or local Flight Standards [FR Doc. 2018–03026 Filed 2–13–18; 8:45 am]
(2) Check the maintenance records to District Office, as appropriate. If sending
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determine the flight cycles of each discrepant information directly to the manager of the
rotary actuator and, within 60 months after certification office, send it to the attention of
February 21, 2017 (the effective date of AD the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of
2017–01–02), do all applicable related this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
investigative and corrective actions. ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. HUMAN SERVICES
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
(h) New Requirements: Inspection, Related notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Investigative and Corrective Actions
Food and Drug Administration
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
For airplanes not identified in Boeing Alert of the local flight standards district office/ 21 CFR Part 514
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270032–00, certificate holding district office.
Issue 001, dated November 3, 2015, which (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable [Docket No. FDA–2017–N–6381]
have an Original Certificate of Airworthiness level of safety may be used for any repair,
or Export Certificate of Airworthiness with a modification, or alteration required by this RIN 0910–AH51
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date on or before the effective date of this AD if it is approved by the Boeing
AD: Within 60 months after the effective date Commercial Airplanes Organization Postmarketing Safety Reports for
of this AD, do an inspection of the inboard Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Approved New Animal Drugs;
and outboard trailing edge flap rotary been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Electronic Submission Requirements
actuator for any discrepant rotary actuator, in Branch, to make those findings. To be
accordance with the Accomplishment approved, the repair method, modification AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration,
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin deviation, or alteration deviation must meet HHS.
B787–81205–SB270032–00, Issue 003, dated the certification basis of the airplane, and the ACTION: Proposed rule.
July 28, 2017. If any discrepant rotary approval must specifically refer to this AD.
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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 April 2, 2018. | |
| Contact | Douglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6546; fax: 425- 917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 6477 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft and Aviation Safety |
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