83_FR_8237 83 FR 8199 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

83 FR 8199 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 38 (February 26, 2018)

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FR Document2018-03712

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that additional areas of Boeing Material Specification (BMS) 8-39 flexible urethane foam were found during a routine inspection. This proposed AD would require an inspection for foam insulation on the dripshield above the overhead panel support structure and replacement if necessary. For certain airplanes, this proposed AD would also require replacement of foam insulation on the overhead panel support structure. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0115; Product Identifier 2017-NM-110-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER 
series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that 
additional areas of Boeing Material Specification (BMS) 8-39 flexible 
urethane foam were found during a routine inspection. This proposed AD 
would require an inspection for foam insulation on the dripshield above 
the overhead panel support structure and replacement if necessary. For 
certain airplanes, this proposed AD would also require replacement of 
foam insulation on the overhead panel support structure. We are 
proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 12, 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, 
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the 
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also 
available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0115.

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-2015-
0115; 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: Scott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin 
Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 
South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3566; 
email: Michael.S.Craig@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-2018-0115; 
Product Identifier 2017-NM-110-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

    We have received reports indicating additional areas of BMS 8-39 
flexible urethane foam were found during the accomplishment of AD 2013-
11-04, Amendment 39-17464 (78 FR 33193, June 4, 2013) (``AD 2013-11-
04''). AD 2013-11-04 was prompted by operator or in-service reports of 
burned BMS 8-39 urethane foam, and a report from the airplane 
manufacturer indicating that airplanes were assembled, throughout 
various areas of the airplane (including flight deck and cargo 
compartments), with seals made of BMS 8-39 urethane foam, a material 
with fire-retardant properties that deteriorate with age. AD 2013-11-04 
requires replacing certain seals made of BMS 8-39 urethane foam.
    BMS 8-39 urethane foam fire retardants are mixed into, but are not 
chemically connected with, the remaining components of the foam. Over 
time, this condition will cause the fire retardant properties to have 
decreased effectiveness. The concern is hidden areas where fire cannot 
easily be detected and suppressed. Aged BMS 8-39 foam exposed to an 
ignition source provides a potential fuel source for fire propagation. 
The degradation of the foam increases the potential for an uncontrolled 
fire below the passenger compartment floor and other locations outside 
the areas covered by smoke detection and fire protection systems. This 
condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of control of the 
airplane during a fire.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-25-0621, 
Revision 1, dated August 4, 2017. This service information describes 
procedures for a general visual inspection for foam insulation on the 
dripshield above the overhead panel support structure and replacement 
if necessary. This service information also describes procedures for 
replacement of foam insulation on the overhead panel support structure. 
This service information is reasonably available because the interested 
parties have access to it through their normal course

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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 accomplishing the actions specified 
in the Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-25-0621, Revision 
1, dated August 4, 2017, as described previously, except for any 
differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this 
proposed AD. 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-2018-0115.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 132 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                Action                          Labor cost          Parts cost            Cost per product                  Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspection and replacement of foam      Up to 32 work-hours x $85       $5,611  Up to $8,331.......................  Up to $1,099,692.
 insulation.                             per hour = $2,720.
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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

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2018-0115; Product Identifier 
2017-NM-110-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by April 12, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -
300, and -300ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as 
identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-25-0621, 
Revision 1, dated August 4, 2017.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports that additional areas of Boeing 
Material Specification (BMS) 8-39 flexible urethane foam were found 
during a routine inspection pursuant to a previously issued AD. The 
degradation of the foam over time increases the potential for an 
uncontrolled fire below the passenger compartment floor and other 
locations outside the areas covered by smoke detection and fire 
protection systems. We are issuing this AD to address BMS 8-39 
flexible urethane foam found in certain areas of an airplane, which, 
if exposed to an ignition source, could cause loss of control of the 
airplane during a fire.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Inspection and Replacement of Foam Installation

    Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the 
applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of 
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-25-0621, Revision 1, 
dated August 4, 2017, do all applicable actions identified as ``RC'' 
(required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service 
Bulletin 777-25-0621, Revision 1, dated August 4, 2017.

(h) Exception to Service Information Specifications

    For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of 
this AD: Where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-25-
0621, Revision 1, dated August 4, 2017, uses the phrase ``the 
original issue date

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of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the effective 
date of this AD.''

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the corresponding actions 
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Special 
Attention Service Bulletin 777-25-0621, dated December 10, 2014.

(j) 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 (k)(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 (j)(4)(i) and (j)(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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Scott Craig, 
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, 
FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 
98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3566; email: Michael.S.Craig@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 service information at the 
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, 
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 206-231-3195.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 15, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-03712 Filed 2-23-18; 8:45 am]
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8199 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 83, No. 38 Monday, February 26, 2018 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except www.regulations.gov, including any contains notices to the public of the proposed Federal holidays. personal information you provide. We issuance of rules and regulations. The For service information identified in will also post a report summarizing each purpose of these notices is to give interested this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial substantive verbal contact we receive persons an opportunity to participate in the Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data about this NPRM. rule making prior to the adoption of the final Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster rules. Discussion Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; We have received reports indicating internet https:// additional areas of BMS 8–39 flexible DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view urethane foam were found during the Federal Aviation Administration this service information at the FAA, accomplishment of AD 2013–11–04, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Amendment 39–17464 (78 FR 33193, 14 CFR Part 39 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For June 4, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–11–04’’). AD information on the availability of this 2013–11–04 was prompted by operator [Docket No. FAA–2018–0115; Product material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. or in-service reports of burned BMS 8– Identifier 2017–NM–110–AD] It is also available on the internet at 39 urethane foam, and a report from the http://www.regulations.gov by searching airplane manufacturer indicating that RIN 2120–AA64 airplanes were assembled, throughout for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 0115. various areas of the airplane (including Company Airplanes flight deck and cargo compartments), Examining the AD Docket with seals made of BMS 8–39 urethane AGENCY: Federal Aviation You may examine the AD docket on foam, a material with fire-retardant Administration (FAA), DOT. the internet at http:// properties that deteriorate with age. AD ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking www.regulations.gov by searching for 2013–11–04 requires replacing certain (NPRM). and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– seals made of BMS 8–39 urethane foam. 0115; or in person at the Docket BMS 8–39 urethane foam fire SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Management Facility between 9 a.m. retardants are mixed into, but are not airworthiness directive (AD) for certain and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, chemically connected with, the The Boeing Company Model 777–200, except Federal holidays. The AD docket remaining components of the foam. –200LR, –300, and –300ER series contains this NPRM, the regulatory Over time, this condition will cause the airplanes. This proposed AD was evaluation, any comments received, and fire retardant properties to have prompted by reports that additional other information. The street address for decreased effectiveness. The concern is areas of Boeing Material Specification the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– hidden areas where fire cannot easily be (BMS) 8–39 flexible urethane foam were 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. detected and suppressed. Aged BMS 8– found during a routine inspection. This Comments will be available in the AD 39 foam exposed to an ignition source proposed AD would require an docket shortly after receipt. provides a potential fuel source for fire inspection for foam insulation on the propagation. The degradation of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: dripshield above the overhead panel foam increases the potential for an Scott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin uncontrolled fire below the passenger support structure and replacement if Safety and Environmental Systems necessary. For certain airplanes, this compartment floor and other locations Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 outside the areas covered by smoke proposed AD would also require South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA replacement of foam insulation on the detection and fire protection systems. 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–3566; This condition, if not corrected, could overhead panel support structure. We email: Michael.S.Craig@faa.gov. are proposing this AD to address the result in loss of control of the airplane SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: during a fire. unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on Comments Invited Related Service Information Under 1 this proposed AD by April 12, 2018. We invite you to send any written CFR Part 51 ADDRESSES: You may send comments, relevant data, views, or arguments about We reviewed Boeing Special using the procedures found in 14 CFR this proposal. Send your comments to Attention Service Bulletin 777–25– 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following an address listed under the ADDRESSES 0621, Revision 1, dated August 4, 2017. methods: section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– This service information describes • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 2018–0115; Product Identifier 2017– procedures for a general visual http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the NM–110–AD’’ at the beginning of your inspection for foam insulation on the instructions for submitting comments. comments. We specifically invite dripshield above the overhead panel daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS • Fax: 202–493–2251. comments on the overall regulatory, support structure and replacement if • Mail: U.S. Department of economic, environmental, and energy necessary. This service information also Transportation, Docket Operations, aspects of this NPRM. We will consider describes procedures for replacement of M–30, West Building Ground Floor, all comments received by the closing foam insulation on the overhead panel Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey date and may amend this NPRM support structure. This service Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. because of those comments. information is reasonably available • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail We will post all comments we because the interested parties have address above between 9 a.m. and receive, without change, to http:// access to it through their normal course VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Feb 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\26FEP1.SGM 26FEP1

8200 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 38 / Monday, February 26, 2018 / Proposed Rules of business or by the means identified Proposed AD Requirements this service information at http:// in the ADDRESSES section. This proposed AD would require www.regulations.gov by searching for accomplishing the actions specified in and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– FAA’s Determination 0115. the Boeing Special Attention Service We are proposing this AD because we Bulletin 777–25–0621, Revision 1, dated Costs of Compliance evaluated all the relevant information August 4, 2017, as described previously, and determined the unsafe condition except for any differences identified as We estimate that this proposed AD described previously is likely to exist or exceptions in the regulatory text of this affects 132 airplanes of U.S. registry. We develop in other products of the same proposed AD. For information on the estimate the following costs to comply type design. procedures and compliance times, see with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators Inspection and replacement of foam in- Up to 32 work-hours × $85 per hour = $5,611 Up to $8,331 ............. Up to $1,099,692. sulation. $2,720. Authority for This Rulemaking responsibilities among the various (c) Applicability levels of government. This AD applies to The Boeing Company Title 49 of the United States Code For the reasons discussed above, I Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER specifies the FAA’s authority to issue certify this proposed regulation: series airplanes, certificated in any category, rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory as identified in Boeing Special Attention section 106, describes the authority of action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Service Bulletin 777–25–0621, Revision 1, the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: dated August 4, 2017. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Aviation Programs, describes in more the DOT Regulatory Policies and (d) Subject detail the scope of the Agency’s Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Air Transport Association (ATA) of authority. 1979), America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. We are issuing this rulemaking under (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (e) Unsafe Condition the authority described in Subtitle VII, in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant This AD was prompted by reports that Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: additional areas of Boeing Material ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that economic impact, positive or negative, Specification (BMS) 8–39 flexible urethane section, Congress charges the FAA with on a substantial number of small entities foam were found during a routine inspection promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in under the criteria of the Regulatory pursuant to a previously issued AD. The air commerce by prescribing regulations Flexibility Act. degradation of the foam over time increases for practices, methods, and procedures the potential for an uncontrolled fire below List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 the passenger compartment floor and other the Administrator finds necessary for Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation locations outside the areas covered by smoke safety in air commerce. This regulation detection and fire protection systems. We are is within the scope of that authority safety, Incorporation by reference, issuing this AD to address BMS 8–39 flexible because it addresses an unsafe condition Safety. urethane foam found in certain areas of an that is likely to exist or develop on The Proposed Amendment airplane, which, if exposed to an ignition products identified in this rulemaking source, could cause loss of control of the action. Accordingly, under the authority airplane during a fire. delegated to me by the Administrator, This proposed AD is issued in (f) Compliance the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part accordance with authority delegated by 39 as follows: Comply with this AD within the the Executive Director, Aircraft compliance times specified, unless already Certification Service, as authorized by PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS done. FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance DIRECTIVES (g) Inspection and Replacement of Foam with that order, issuance of ADs is Installation normally a function of the Compliance ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Except as required by paragraph (h) of this and Airworthiness Division, but during continues to read as follows: AD: At the applicable times specified in this transition period, the Executive Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Director has delegated the authority to Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–25– issue ADs applicable to transport § 39.13 [Amended] 0621, Revision 1, dated August 4, 2017, do category airplanes to the Director of the ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding all applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’ (required for compliance) in, and in System Oversight Division. the following new airworthiness accordance with, the Accomplishment directive (AD): Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Regulatory Findings The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– Service Bulletin 777–25–0621, Revision 1, daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS We determined that this proposed AD 2018–0115; Product Identifier 2017– dated August 4, 2017. would not have federalism implications NM–110–AD. (h) Exception to Service Information under Executive Order 13132. This (a) Comments Due Date Specifications proposed AD would not have a For purposes of determining compliance We must receive comments by April 12, substantial direct effect on the States, on 2018. with the requirements of this AD: Where the relationship between the national Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin Government and the States, or on the (b) Affected ADs 777–25–0621, Revision 1, dated August 4, distribution of power and None. 2017, uses the phrase ‘‘the original issue date VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Feb 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\26FEP1.SGM 26FEP1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 38 / Monday, February 26, 2018 / Proposed Rules 8201 of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; • Mail: U.S. Department of using ‘‘the effective date of this AD.’’ telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// Transportation, Docket Operations, www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this M–30, West Building Ground Floor, (i) Credit for Previous Actions service information at the FAA, Transport This paragraph provides credit for the Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des corresponding actions specified in paragraph Moines, WA. For information on the Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. (g) of this AD, if those actions were availability of this material at the FAA, call • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail performed before the effective date of this AD 206–231–3195. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 using Boeing Special Attention Service p.m., Monday through Friday, except Bulletin 777–25–0621, dated December 10, Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 15, 2018. Federal holidays. 2014. For service information identified in Michael Kaszycki, (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, (AMOCs) Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Aircraft Certification Service. (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac [FR Doc. 2018–03712 Filed 2–23–18; 8:45 am] FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 for this AD, if requested using the procedures BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your internet: http://www.airbus.com. You principal inspector or local Flight Standards DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION District Office, as appropriate. If sending may view this referenced service information directly to the manager of the Federal Aviation Administration information at the FAA, Transport certification office, send it to the attention of Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of 14 CFR Part 39 Des Moines, WA. For information on the this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- availability of this material at the FAA, ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0113; Product call 206–231–3195. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Identifier 2017–NM–060–AD] notify your appropriate principal inspector, Examining the AD Docket or lacking a principal inspector, the manager RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus the internet at http:// (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for level of safety may be used for any repair, and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– modification, or alteration required by this AGENCY: Federal Aviation 0113; or in person at the Docket AD if it is approved by the Boeing Administration (FAA), DOT. Management Facility between 9 a.m. Commercial Airplanes Organization ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Designation Authorization (ODA) that has (NPRM). except Federal holidays. The AD docket been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO contains this proposed AD, the Branch, to make those findings. To be SUMMARY: We propose to supersede regulatory evaluation, any comments approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–12– received, and other information. The the certification basis of the airplane, and the 09, for certain Airbus Model A330–200, street address for the Docket Operations approval must specifically refer to this AD. –200 Freighter, and –300 series office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in (4) For service information that contains airplanes; and Model A340–200 and the ADDRESSES section. Comments will steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions –300 series airplanes. AD 2016–12–09 be available in the AD docket shortly of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD requires removing fasteners, doing a after receipt. apply. rototest inspection of fastener holes, (i) The steps labeled as RC, including FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: installing new fasteners, oversizing the Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to holes and doing rototest inspections for International Section, Transport comply with the AD. If a step or substep is cracks if necessary, and repairing any Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC cracking that was found. Since we 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; requirement is removed from that step or issued AD 2016–12–09, an evaluation telephone and fax: 206–231–3229. substep. An AMOC is required for any by the design approval holder (DAH) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: deviations to RC steps, including substeps indicates that certain fastener holes are and identified figures. subject to widespread fatigue damage Comments Invited (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be (WFD). This proposed AD would add deviated from using accepted methods in We invite you to send any written airplanes to the effectivity, add relevant data, views, or arguments about accordance with the operator’s maintenance or inspection program without obtaining repetitive inspections of the fastener this proposed AD. Send your comments approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, holes at frame (FR) 40, and, for certain to an address listed under the including substeps and identified figures, can airplanes, require a modification, which ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. still be done as specified, and the airplane terminates the inspections. We are FAA–2018–0113; Product Identifier can be put back in an airworthy condition. proposing this AD to address the unsafe 2017–NM–060–AD’’ at the beginning of (k) Related Information condition on these products. your comments. We specifically invite (1) For more information about this AD, DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory, contact Scott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, this proposed AD by April 12, 2018. economic, environmental, and energy daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems ADDRESSES: You may send comments, aspects of this proposed AD. We will Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 using the procedures found in 14 CFR consider all comments received by the South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following closing date and may amend this phone and fax: 206–231–3566; email: Michael.S.Craig@faa.gov. methods: proposed AD based on those comments. (2) For service information identified in • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we this AD, contact Boeing Commercial http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http:// Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., • Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Feb 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\26FEP1.SGM 26FEP1


Document Created: 2018-02-24 01:00:43
Document Modified: 2018-02-24 01:00:43
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 12, 2018.
ContactScott Craig, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3566; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 8199 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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