83 FR 9688 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 45 (March 7, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 45 (March 7, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 7, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9688-9692] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-04261] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0527; Product Identifier 2017-NM-015-AD; Amendment 39-19215; AD 2018-05-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-09-12, which applied to certain The Boeing [[Page 9689]] Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. AD 2016-09-12 required repetitive inspections of the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged decompression panels, and reinstalling any disengaged panels. This AD retains the actions required by AD 2016-09-12 and requires replacing the existing decompression panels with new panels and straps, which terminates the repetitive inspections. This AD also removes airplanes from the applicability. This AD was prompted by a terminating modification developed to address the unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective April 11, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 11, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, 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-2017-0527. 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-2017- 0527; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198-6547; phone: 206- 231-3570; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2016-09-12, Amendment 39-18510 (81 FR 27300, May 6, 2016) (``AD 2016-09-12''). AD 2016-09-12 applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 6, 2017 (82 FR 25983). The NPRM was prompted by a terminating modification developed to address the unsafe condition. The NPRM proposed to continue to require repetitive inspections of the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged decompression panels, and reinstallation of any disengaged panels. The NPRM also proposed to require replacing the existing decompression panels with new panels and straps, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. The NPRM also proposed to remove airplanes from the applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent decompression panels from disengaging from the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments. In the event of a cargo compartment fire, this condition would provide a path for smoke and Halon to enter the flight compartment and passenger cabin, which could result in the inability to contain and extinguish a fire. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Supportive Comment The Air Line Pilots Association, International stated that it agrees with the intent of the NPRM. Request To Extend Compliance Time Japan Airlines (JAL) asked that we extend the compliance time for the replacement of the decompression panels required by paragraph (i) of the proposed AD from 22 to 48 months. JAL stated that extending this compliance time will not affect the safety level because the repetitive inspections specified by paragraph (g) of the proposed AD would still be required. JAL asked that the replacement be done during a C-check maintenance interval, which is three years. JAL added that it would also like to add a one-year margin for airplanes on which the decompression panel is not replaced due to inevitable circumstances. American Airlines (AAL) and United Airlines (UAL) asked that we extend the compliance time from 22 to 36 months, for the same reasons provided by JAL. AAL added that replacing the panels within 22 months would result in an undue maintenance burden on operators. We agree to extend the compliance time for the replacement of the decompression panels from 22 to 36 months, because the repetitive inspections will maintain an acceptable margin of safety until the redesigned decompression panels are installed. This extension has been coordinated with the manufacturer. Therefore, we have extended the compliance time in paragraph (i) of this AD accordingly. We do not agree to extend the compliance time to 48 months, which would exceed the acceptable margin of safety. A 36-month compliance time provides an adequate interval of time for replacing the decompression panels without compromising safety. Request To Include the Latest Service Information Boeing asked that we add Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB500009-00, Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016, to the proposed AD as an alternative to using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205- SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015 (referenced in the NPRM as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the actions). We agree that this final rule should refer to the latest service information. Since we issued the NPRM, Boeing has released Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016. In the NPRM, we refer to Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015, as the appropriate source of service information. No additional work is necessary on airplanes on which the actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. We have therefore revised paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD to add Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016, as the source of service information for accomplishing the actions. We have added paragraph (k) to this AD to specify credit for prior accomplishment of the actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated [[Page 9690]] November 16, 2015. We have redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Request To Clarify Description of ``Adjustable Straps'' Boeing asked that we change the term ``adjustable straps'' to ``adjustable straps (zip ties)'' throughout the NPRM for clarification. We agree with the commenter's request for the reason provided. We have changed the ``Related Service Information under 1 CFR part 51'' section and paragraph (i) of this AD accordingly. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously, and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500008-00, Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016. This service information describes procedures for replacing the existing decompression panels with new panels and adjustable straps (zip ties). We also reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009- 00, Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016. This service information describes procedures for repetitive inspections of the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged decompression panels, and reinstalling any disengaged panels. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 50 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retained inspections........... 3 work-hours x $85 per $0 $255 per $12,750 per hour = $255 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. New modification............... 7 work-hours x $85 per 11,748 12,343............ 617,150. hour = $595. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary reinstallation required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reinstallation................................ 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 $0 $85 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: [[Page 9691]] 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) 2016-09-12, Amendment 39-18510 (81 FR 27300, May 6, 2016), and adding the following new AD: 2018-05-06 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19215; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0527; Product Identifier 2017-NM-015-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 11, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2016-09-12, Amendment 39-18510 (81 FR 27300, May 6, 2016) (``AD 2016-09-12''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500008-00, Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ Furnishings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a terminating modification developed to address the unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to prevent decompression panels from disengaging from the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments. In the event of a cargo compartment fire, this condition would provide a path for smoke and Halon to enter the flight compartment and passenger cabin, which could result in the inability to contain and extinguish a fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Repetitive Inspections, With Revised Service Information and Added Reference to Terminating Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2016-09-12, with revised service information and an added reference to terminating action: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do a general visual inspection of the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged decompression panels, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015; or Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the applicable times specified in paragraph 5. ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015; or Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016; until the terminating modification required by paragraph (i) of this AD is done. As of the effective date of this AD, only Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016, may be used. (1) For Group 1 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015; or Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016: Inspect within 30 days after May 23, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-09-12). (2) For Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015; or Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016: Inspect within 180 flight cycles or within 90 days after May 23, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-09-12), whichever occurs later. (h) Retained Reinstallation of Decompression Panels With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2016-09-12, with revised service information: If any disengaged decompression panel is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD; before further flight, reinstall the panel, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015; or Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016, as applicable. As of the effective date of this AD, only Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016, may be used. (i) New Terminating Modification Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: Replace the existing decompression panels of the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments with new decompression panels and adjustable straps (zip ties), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787- 81205-SB500008-00, Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016; except as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD. Accomplishing this modification terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (j) Exceptions to Service Information (1) Where Step 3 of Task 10 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500008-00, Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016, identifies part number (P/N) C412705-577, the correct part number is P/N C412705-575. (2) Where Step 4 of Task 10 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500008-00, Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016, identifies P/N C412705-575, the correct part number is P/N C412705-577. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, 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 2016-09-12, are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. (5) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (l)(5)(i) and (l)(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. (m) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198-6547; phone: 206-231-3570; email: [email protected]. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. [[Page 9692]] (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500008-00, Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016. (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 21, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-04261 Filed 3-6-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS of airworthiness issued on or before the still be done as specified, and the airplane
DIRECTIVES effective date of this AD: As of the effective can be put back in an airworthy condition.
date of this AD, no person may install a crew
oxygen mask having P/N MLD20–626–1 on (j) Related Information
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
any airplane, except as provided in this For more information about this AD,
continues to read as follows: contact Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace
paragraph. Within 72 months after the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. effective date of this AD, installation of a Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental
crew oxygen mask having P/N MLD20–626– Systems Section, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA,
§ 39.13 [Amended] 1 is acceptable when the action of replacing 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA;
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the mask is done as unscheduled phone: 206–231–3570; email:
the following new airworthiness maintenance, and as a replacement only for susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
directive (AD): another crew oxygen mask having P/N (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
MLD20–626–1. For the purposes of this AD,
2018–05–07 The Boeing Company: unscheduled maintenance is defined as (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Amendment 39–19216; Docket No. maintenance that was not planned for or approved the incorporation by reference
FAA–2017–0806; Product Identifier scheduled in advance, such as changing a (IBR) of the service information listed in this
2017–NM–064–AD. defective or unserviceable oxygen mask at paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
dispatch. part 51.
(a) Effective Date
(2) For airplanes with an original certificate (2) You must use this service information
This AD is effective April 11, 2018. as applicable to do the actions required by
of airworthiness or original export certificate
(b) Affected ADs of airworthiness issued after the effective this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
date of this AD: As of the effective date of (i) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–
None. SB350007–00, Issue 001, dated May 9, 2017.
this AD, no person may install a crew oxygen
(c) Applicability mask having P/N MLD20–626–1 on any (ii) Reserved.
airplane. (3) For service information identified in
This AD applies to all The Boeing
Company Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes, this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
certificated in any category. (AMOCs) Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
(d) Subject (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
Air Transport Association (ATA) of FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
America Code 35, Oxygen. for this AD, if requested using the procedures www.myboeingfleet.com.
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with (4) You may view this service information
(e) Unsafe Condition 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
This AD was prompted by a flight test principal inspector or local Flight Standards 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
report indicating that the crew oxygen masks District Office, as appropriate. If sending information on the availability of this
in the flight deck did not deploy correctly. information directly to the manager of the material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
We are issuing this AD to prevent the oxygen certification office, send it to the attention of (5) You may view this service information
mask harness from getting caught in the the person identified in paragraph (j) of this that is incorporated by reference at the
oronasal mask or goggles, which may lead to AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- National Archives and Records
flight crew hypoxia and the loss of useful Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. Administration (NARA). For information on
consciousness, possibly resulting in loss of (2) Before using any approved AMOC, the availability of this material at NARA, call
control of the airplane. notify your appropriate principal inspector, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(f) Compliance or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
of the local flight standards district office/ locations.html.
Comply with this AD within the certificate holding district office.
compliance times specified, unless already Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable 22, 2018.
done. level of safety may be used for any repair,
Jeffrey E. Duven,
(g) Oxygen Mask Inspection and modification, or alteration required by this
Replacement AD if it is approved by the Boeing Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Commercial Airplanes Organization Certification Service.
For airplanes with an original certificate of
airworthiness or original export certificate of Designation Authorization (ODA) that has [FR Doc. 2018–04259 Filed 3–6–18; 8:45 am]
airworthiness issued on or before the been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
effective date of this AD: Within 72 months Branch, to make those findings. To be
after the effective date of this AD, do an approved, the repair method, modification
inspection to determine whether any crew deviation, or alteration deviation must meet DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
oxygen mask having part number (P/N) the certification basis of the airplane, and the
MLD20–626–1 is installed at the four approval must specifically refer to this AD. Federal Aviation Administration
locations identified in Boeing Service (4) For service information that contains
Bulletin B787–81205–SB350007–00, Issue steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions
of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD 14 CFR Part 39
001, dated May 9, 2017. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of apply. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0527; Product
this inspection if the part number of the crew (i) The steps labeled as RC, including Identifier 2017–NM–015–AD; Amendment
oxygen mask can be conclusively determined substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–19215; AD 2018–05–06]
from that review. If any crew oxygen mask identified in an RC step, must be done to
having P/N MLD20–626–1 is found installed, comply with the AD. If a step or substep is RIN 2120–AA64
within 72 months after the effective date of labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
this AD, do all applicable actions identified requirement is removed from that step or Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
as ‘‘RC’’ (required for compliance) in, and in substep. An AMOC is required for any Company Airplanes
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and identified figures. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB350007–00, Issue 001, dated May 9, (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Administration (FAA), DOT.
2017. deviated from using accepted methods in ACTION: Final rule.
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
(h) Parts Installation Prohibition or inspection program without obtaining SUMMARY: We are superseding
(1) For airplanes with an original certificate approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–09–
of airworthiness or original export certificate including substeps and identified figures, can 12, which applied to certain The Boeing
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB500009–00, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
DIRECTIVES Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015; or Issue SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated November 16,
003, dated December 7, 2016; until the 2015.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 terminating modification required by
paragraph (i) of this AD is done. As of the (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance
continues to read as follows: (AMOCs)
effective date of this AD, only Boeing Alert
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB500009–00, (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016, may be FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
§ 39.13 [Amended] used. for this AD, if requested using the procedures
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (1) For Group 1 airplanes identified in found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
2016–09–12, Amendment 39–18510 (81 SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated November 16, principal inspector or local Flight Standards
2015; or Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016: District Office, as appropriate. If sending
FR 27300, May 6, 2016), and adding the Inspect within 30 days after May 23, 2016
following new AD: information directly to the manager of the
(the effective date of AD 2016–09–12). certification office, send it to the attention of
2018–05–06 The Boeing Company: (2) For Group 2 airplanes identified in
the person identified in paragraph (m)(1) of
Amendment 39–19215; Docket No. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-
FAA–2017–0527; Product Identifier SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated November 16,
2015; or Issue 003, dated December 7, 2016: ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
2017–NM–015–AD.
Inspect within 180 flight cycles or within 90 (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
(a) Effective Date days after May 23, 2016 (the effective date of notify your appropriate principal inspector,
This AD is effective April 11, 2018. AD 2016–09–12), whichever occurs later. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
(b) Affected ADs (h) Retained Reinstallation of certificate holding district office.
This AD replaces AD 2016–09–12, Decompression Panels With Revised Service (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
Amendment 39–18510 (81 FR 27300, May 6, Information level of safety may be used for any repair,
2016) (‘‘AD 2016–09–12’’). This paragraph restates the requirements of modification, or alteration required by this
paragraph (h) of AD 2016–09–12, with AD if it is approved by the Boeing
(c) Applicability
revised service information: If any Commercial Airplanes Organization
This AD applies to The Boeing Company disengaged decompression panel is found Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes, during any inspection required by paragraph been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
certificated in any category, as identified in (g) of this AD; before further flight, reinstall ACO, to make those findings. To be
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– the panel, in accordance with the approved, the repair method, modification
SB500008–00, Issue 001, dated December 7, Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
2016. Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB500009–00, the certification basis of the airplane, and the
(d) Subject Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015; or Issue approval must specifically refer to this AD.
003, dated December 7, 2016, as applicable.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD
As of the effective date of this AD, only
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings. 2016–09–12, are approved as AMOCs for the
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB500009–00, Issue 003, dated December 7, corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g)
(e) Unsafe Condition and (h) of this AD.
2016, may be used.
This AD was prompted by a terminating (5) For service information that contains
modification developed to address the unsafe (i) New Terminating Modification steps that are labeled as Required for
condition. We are issuing this AD to prevent Within 36 months after the effective date Compliance (RC), the provisions of
decompression panels from disengaging from of this AD: Replace the existing paragraphs (l)(5)(i) and (l)(5)(ii) of this AD
the bilge barriers located in the forward and decompression panels of the bilge barriers apply.
aft cargo compartments. In the event of a located in the forward and aft cargo (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
cargo compartment fire, this condition would compartments with new decompression substeps under an RC step and any figures
provide a path for smoke and Halon to enter panels and adjustable straps (zip ties), in identified in an RC step, must be done to
the flight compartment and passenger cabin, accordance with the Accomplishment comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
which could result in the inability to contain Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
and extinguish a fire. B787–81205–SB500008–00, Issue 001, dated requirement is removed from that step or
(f) Compliance December 7, 2016; except as provided by substep. An AMOC is required for any
paragraph (j) of this AD. Accomplishing this deviations to RC steps, including substeps
Comply with this AD within the modification terminates the repetitive and identified figures.
compliance times specified, unless already inspections required by paragraph (g) of this
done. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
AD. deviated from using accepted methods in
(g) Retained Repetitive Inspections, With (j) Exceptions to Service Information accordance with the operator’s maintenance
Revised Service Information and Added or inspection program without obtaining
Reference to Terminating Action (1) Where Step 3 of Task 10 of the
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
This paragraph restates the requirements of including substeps and identified figures, can
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB500008–00,
paragraph (g) of AD 2016–09–12, with Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016, identifies still be done as specified, and the airplane
revised service information and an added part number (P/N) C412705–577, the correct can be put back in an airworthy condition.
reference to terminating action: At the part number is P/N C412705–575. (m) Related Information
applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) (2) Where Step 4 of Task 10 of the
or (g)(2) of this AD, do a general visual Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (1) For more information about this AD,
inspection of the bilge barriers located in the Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB500008–00, contact Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace
forward and aft cargo compartments for Issue 001, dated December 7, 2016, identifies Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental
disengaged decompression panels, in P/N C412705–575, the correct part number is Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch,
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
accordance with the Accomplishment P/N C412705–577. 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 98198–6547; phone: 206–231–3570; email:
B787–81205–SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated (k) Credit for Previous Actions susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
November 16, 2015; or Issue 003, dated This paragraph provides credit for the (2) Service information identified in this
December 7, 2016. Repeat the inspection actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD that is not incorporated by reference is
thereafter at the applicable times specified in this AD, if those actions were performed available at the addresses specified in
paragraph 5. ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert before the effective date of this AD using paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
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(n) Material Incorporated by Reference losses on airplanes equipped with airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, and
(1) The Director of the Federal Register CFM56 engines due to operator failure –214 airplanes; and Model A321–111,
approved the incorporation by reference to close the FCD during ground –112, –211, –212, and –213 airplanes.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this operations. This AD requires The SNPRM published in the Federal
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR modification and re-identification, or Register on September 27, 2017 (82 FR
part 51. replacement, of certain FCDs. This AD 44974) (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We preceded
(2) You must use this service information also requires installation of a placard. the SNPRM with a notice of proposed
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
We are issuing this AD to address the rulemaking (NPRM) that published in
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– unsafe condition on these products. the Federal Register on September 26,
81205–SB500008–00, Issue 001, dated DATES: This AD is effective April 11, 2016 (81 FR 65980) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
December 7, 2016. 2018. NPRM was prompted by reports of
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– The Director of the Federal Register engine FCD losses on airplanes
81205–SB500009–00, Issue 003, dated approved the incorporation by reference equipped with CFM56 engines due to
December 7, 2016. of a certain publication listed in this AD operator failure to close the FCD during
(3) For service information identified in as of April 11, 2018. ground operations. The NPRM proposed
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial to require modification and re-
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data ADDRESSES: For service information
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., identified in this final rule, contact identification, or replacement, of certain
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 FCDs. The NPRM also proposed to
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 require installation of a placard. The
www.myboeingfleet.com. Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 SNPRM proposed to add airplanes to
(4) You may view this service information 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email the applicability and expand the list of
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; affected FCD part numbers. We are
2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. issuing this AD to prevent in-flight loss
internet http://www.airbus.com. You
For information on the availability of this of an engine FCD and possible
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport consequent damage to the airplane.
(5) You may view this service information
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., The European Aviation Safety Agency
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records Des Moines, WA. For information on the (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Administration (NARA). For information on availability of this material at the FAA, for the Member States of the European
the availability of this material at NARA, call call 206–231–3195. It is also available Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
202–741–6030, or go to http:// on the internet at http:// Directive 2016–0257, dated December
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for 16, 2016 (referred to after this as the
locations.html. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 9074. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
21, 2018. an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Michael Kaszycki, Examining the AD Docket Model A318–111 and –112 airplanes;
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, You may examine the AD docket on Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, and
Aircraft Certification Service. the internet at http:// –115 airplanes; Model A320–211, –212,
[FR Doc. 2018–04261 Filed 3–6–18; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov by searching for and –214, airplanes; and Model A321–
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 111, –112, –211, –212, and –213
9074; or in person at the Docket airplanes. The MCAI states:
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Fan Cowl Door (FCD) losses were reported
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, on aeroplanes equipped with CFM56
except Federal holidays. The AD docket engines. Investigation results confirmed that
Federal Aviation Administration contains this AD, the regulatory in all cases the fan cowls were opened prior
evaluation, any comments received, and to the flight and were not correctly re-
14 CFR Part 39 other information. The street address for secured. During the pre-flight inspection, it
was then not detected that the FCD[s] were
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9074; Product
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– not properly latched.
Identifier 2016–NM–097–AD; Amendment 5527) is Docket Management Facility, This condition, if not detected and
39–19213; AD 2018–05–04] U.S. Department of Transportation, corrected, could lead to in-flight loss of a
Docket Operations, M–30, West FCD, possibly resulting in damage to the
RIN 2120–AA64 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, ground.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Washington, DC 20590. Prompted by these events, new FCD front
Airplanes latch and keeper assembly were developed,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
having a specific key necessary to un-latch
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, the FCD. This key cannot be removed unless
Administration (FAA), Department of International Section, Transport the FCD front latch is safely closed. The key,
Transportation (DOT). Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South after removal, must be stowed in the flight
ACTION: Final rule. 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; deck at a specific location, as instructed in
telephone and fax 206–231–3223. the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Applicable Flight Crew Operating Manuals
airworthiness directive (AD) for all have been amended accordingly. After
Airbus Model A318–111 and –112 Discussion modification, the FCD is identified with a
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
different Part Number (P/N). Airbus issued
airplanes; Model A319–111, –112, –113, We issued a supplemental notice of
Service Bulletin (SB) A320–71–1068 to
–114, and –115 airplanes; Model A320– proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to provide the modification instructions.
211, –212, and –214 airplanes; and amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016–0069
Model A321–111, –112, –211, –212, and that would apply to all Airbus Model to require modification and re-identification
–213 airplanes. This AD was prompted A318–111 and –112 airplanes; Model of [affected] FCD[s] [or replacement of
by reports of engine fan cowl door (FCD) A319–111, –112, –113, –114, and –115 affected FCDs].
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective April 11, 2018. | |
| Contact | Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198-6547; phone: 206- 231-3570; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 9688 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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