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(4) You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425 227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
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Administration (NARA). For information on
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 27, 2016.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager,Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0797; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–007–AD; Amendment
39–18776; AD 2017–01–09]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 767–300
and 767–300F series airplanes. This AD
was prompted by reports of
malfunctions in the flight deck display
units, which resulted in blanking,
blurring, or loss of color on the display.
This AD requires modification and
installation of components in the main
equipment center. For certain other
airplanes this AD requires modification,
replacement, and installation of flight
deck air relief system (FDARS)
components. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
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DATES:
This AD is effective February 21,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of February 21, 2017.
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 90740–5600;
telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet:
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https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 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 https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
0797.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
0797; 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 AD, 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:
Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental
Controls Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6596;
fax: 425–917–6590; email:
francis.smith@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
that would apply to certain The Boeing
Company Model 767–300 and 767–300F
series airplanes. The SNPRM published
in the Federal Register on May 27, 2016
(81 FR 33612) (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We
preceded the SNPRM with a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that
published in the Federal Register on
September 25, 2013 (78 FR 58970) (‘‘the
NPRM’’). The NPRM proposed to
require modification and installation of
components in the main equipment
center. For certain other airplanes, the
NPRM proposed to require
modification, replacement, and
installation of FDARS components. The
NPRM was prompted by reports of
malfunctions in the flight deck display
units, which resulted in blanking,
blurring, or loss of color on the display.
The SNPRM proposed to revise the
applicability, add certain modifications,
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and clarify certain requirements. We are
issuing this AD to prevent malfunctions
of the flight deck display units, which
could affect the ability of the flight crew
to read the displays for airplane
attitude, altitude, or airspeed, and
consequently reduce the ability of the
flight crew to maintain control of the
airplane.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the SNPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Support for the SNPRM
The Air Line Pilots Association,
International supported the intent of the
SNPRM.
Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
of the Specified Actions
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
the installation of winglets per
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
ST01920SE does not affect the
accomplishment of the manufacturer’s
service instructions.
We agree with the commenter that
STC ST01920SE does not affect the
accomplishment of the manufacturer’s
service instructions. Therefore, the
installation of STC ST01920SE does not
affect the ability to accomplish the
actions required by this AD. We have
not changed this final rule in this
regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed, except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the SNPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the SNPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service
information.
• Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21–
0235, dated October 8, 2009; and
Revision 1, dated July 29, 2011 (‘‘SB
767–21–0235, R1’’). The service
information describes procedures for a
relay installation and related wiring
changes (which change (modify) the 3way valve control logic for the cooling
system for the flight deck display
equipment on freighter airplanes).
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• Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21–
0244, Revision 1, dated March 8, 2010
(‘‘SB 767–27–0244, R1’’). The service
information describes procedures for
changing (modifying) the 3-way valve
control logic and installing a cooling
system for the flight deck display
equipment.
• Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
21A0245, Revision 2, dated September
27, 2013 (‘‘ASB 767–21A0245, R2’’); and
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
21A0247, Revision 1, dated April 9,
2013 (‘‘ASB 767–21A0247, R1’’). The
service information describes
procedures for changing (modifying) the
3-way valve control logic and main
cargo air distribution system (MCADS),
and installing an FDARS. These
documents are distinct since they apply
to different airplane models.
• Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
21A0253, dated October 12, 2012. The
service information describes
procedures for replacing the existing
duct, installing an FDARS, changing
(modifying) the 3-way valve control
logic, and installing a new altitude
switch and pitot tube.
• Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
21A0254, dated June 7, 2013. The
service information describes
procedures for replacing the duct with
a new duct; installing an FDARS
(including the installation of mounting
brackets, ducts, orifice, outlet valve, and
screen); and activating the 3-way valve
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logic (including modification of the
associated wiring and related actions).
• Boeing Service Bulletin 767–31–
0073, dated October 12, 1995. The
service information describes
procedures for installing a maintenance
data selection system for the engine
indication and crew alerting system.
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 52
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
3-way valve control logic and MCADS
change and FDARS installation (ASB 767–
21A0247, R1).
3-way valve control logic and MCADS
change and FDARS installation (ASB 767–
21A0245, R2).
3-way valve logic change and installation of
FDARS components (Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767–21A0253, dated October 12,
2012).
Change (modify) the 3-way valve control
logic change and installation of a flight
deck display equipment cooling system
(SB 767–27–0244, R1).
Relay installation and related wiring changes
(Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21–0235,
dated October 8, 2009; or SB 767–21–
0235, R1).
Activation of 3-way valve logic change and
installation of FDARS (Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–21A0254, dated June 7,
2013).
Installation of engine indication and crew
alerting system maintenance data selection system (Boeing Service Bulletin 767–
31–0073, dated October 12, 1995).
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this AD may be covered
under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected individuals. We
do not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, we
have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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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.
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Cost on
U.S. operators
Parts cost
Cost per product
46 work-hours × $85
per hour = $3,910.
$21,865 ......................
$25,775 ......................
$1,185,650 (46 airplanes).
64 work-hours × $85
per hour = $5,440.
$18,315 ......................
$23,755 ......................
$47,510 (2 airplanes).
76 work-hours × $85
per hour = $6,460.
$55,663 ......................
$62,123 ......................
$248,492 (4 airplanes).
33 work-hours × $85
per hour = $2,805.
$0 ...............................
$2,805 ........................
$8,415 (3 airplanes).
Up to 10 work-hours ×
$85 per hour = up
to $850.
Up to $955 .................
Up to $1,805 ..............
Up to $88,445 (49 airplanes).
51 work-hours × $85
per hour = $4,335.
$16,338 ......................
$20,673 ......................
(0 airplanes).
Up to 13 work–hours
× $85 per hour =
$1,105.
Up to $3,535 ..............
Up to $4,640 ..............
Up to $13,920 (3 airplanes).
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.
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Regulatory Findings
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),
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(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:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2017–01–09 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–18776; Docket No.
FAA–2013–0797; Directorate Identifier
2013–NM–007–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective February 21, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 767–300 and 767–300F series
airplanes, certificated in any category; as
identified in the service information
specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5)
of this AD. This AD does not apply to The
Boeing Company Model 767–300 (passenger)
series airplanes.
(1) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21–0244,
Revision 1, dated March 8, 2010 (‘‘SB 767–
27–0244, R1’’).
(2) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
21A0245, Revision 2, dated September 27,
2013 (‘‘ASB 767–21A0245, R2’’).
(3) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
21A0247, Revision 1, dated April 9, 2013
(‘‘ASB 767–21A0247, R1’’).
(4) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
21A0253, dated October 12, 2012.
(5) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
21A0254, dated June 7, 2013.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 21, Air Conditioning.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of
malfunctions in the flight deck display units,
which resulted in blanking, blurring, or loss
of color on the display. We are issuing this
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AD to prevent malfunctions of the flight deck
display units, which could affect the ability
of the flight crew to read the displays for
airplane attitude, altitude, or airspeed, and
consequently reduce the ability of the flight
crew to maintain control of the airplane.
R1: Within 72 months after the effective date
of this AD, change (modify) the 3-way valve
control logic and install a flight deck display
equipment cooling system, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of SB
767–27–0244, R1.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(j) Exception to Paragraph (h)(1) of this AD
(g) Installation of Flight Deck Air Relief
System (FDARS) and 3-Way Valve Logic
Change or Activation
(1) For Model 767–300F series airplanes, as
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
767–21A0253, dated October 12, 2012:
Within 72 months after the effective date of
this AD, in the main equipment center and
the area under the left and right sides of the
flight deck floor, replace the existing duct
with a new duct; install an FDARS (including
the installation of mounting brackets, ducts,
orifice, outlet valve, and screen); change the
3-way valve logic (including modification of
the associated wiring and related actions);
and install a new altitude switch and pitot
tube; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 767–21A0253, dated October
12, 2012.
(2) For Model 767–300F series airplanes, as
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
767–21A0254, dated June 7, 2013: Within 72
months after the effective date of this AD, in
the main equipment center and the area
under the left and right sides of the flight
deck floor, replace the duct with a new duct;
install an FDARS (including the installation
of mounting brackets, ducts, orifice, outlet
valve, and screen); and activate the 3-way
valve logic (including modification of the
associated wiring and related actions); in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
767–21A0254, dated June 7, 2013.
(h) Installation of FDARS and a 3-Way Valve
Control Logic and Main Cargo Air
Distribution System Change
(1) For Model 767–300F series airplanes, as
identified in ASB 767–21A0245, R2: Within
72 months after the effective date of this AD,
in the main equipment center and the area
under the left and right sides of the flight
deck floor, change (modify) the 3-way valve
control logic and main cargo air distribution
system (MCADS), and install an FDARS, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instruction of ASB 767–21A0245, R2, except
as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD.
(2) For Model 767–300F series airplanes, as
identified in ASB 767–21A0247, R1: Within
72 months after the effective date of this AD,
change (modify) the 3-way valve control logic
and MCADS, and install an FDARS, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of ASB 767–21A0247, R1.
(i) Installation of a Flight Deck Display
Equipment Cooling System and a 3-Way
Valve Logic Change
For Model 767–300 series airplanes that
have been converted by Boeing to Model
767–300BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter)
airplanes, as identified in SB 767–27–0244,
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For Model 767–300F series airplanes, as
identified in ASB 767–21A0245, R2: If the 3
way valve control logic change (modification)
specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21–
0235, dated October 8, 2009; or Revision 1,
dated July 29, 2011 (‘‘SB 767–21–0235, R1’’);
is done prior to or concurrent with the
actions required by paragraph (h)(1) of this
AD, operators need to do only the functional
test, FDARS installation, and flex duct
change, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of ASB 767–
21A0245, R2. Operators do not need to do the
other actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of ASB 767–
21A0245, R2, if the actions in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–21–0235, dated October
8, 2009; or SB 767–21–0235, R1; are done
concurrently. If the functional test fails,
before further flight, do corrective actions
that are approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this
AD.
(k) Concurrent Requirements
(1) For Groups 1 and 3 airplanes, as
identified in ASB 767–21A0245, R2: Prior to
or concurrently with accomplishing the
requirements of paragraph (h)(1) of this AD,
do the relay installation and related wiring
changes specified in, and in accordance with,
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–21–0235, dated October
8, 2009; or SB 767–21–0235, R1.
(2) For Group 1 airplanes, as identified in
ASB 767–21A0247, R1: Prior to or
concurrently with accomplishing the
requirements of paragraph (h)(2) of this AD,
do the relay installation and related wiring
changes specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767–
21–0235, dated October 8, 2009; or SB 767–
21–0235, R1.
(3) For Model 767–300 series airplanes that
have been converted by Boeing to Model
767–300BCF airplanes, as identified in SB
767–27–0244, R1: Prior to or concurrently
with accomplishing the requirements of
paragraph (i) of this AD, do all the actions
(installation) specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–31–0073, dated October
12, 1995.
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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 ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (m) of this AD. Information may be
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(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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 30, 2016.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(m) Related Information
Revisions to Sudan Licensing Policy
For more information about this AD,
contact Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Controls
Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
phone: 425–917–6596; fax: 425–917–6590;
email: francis.smith@faa.gov.
AGENCY:
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(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 Service Bulletin 767–21–0235,
dated October 8, 2009.
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21–0235,
Revision 1, dated July 29, 2011.
(iii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–21–0244,
Revision 1, dated March 8, 2010.
(iv) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
21A0245, Revision 2, dated September 27,
2013.
(v) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
21A0247, Revision 1, dated April 9, 2013.
(vi) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
21A0253, dated October 12, 2012.
(vii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
21A0254, dated June 7, 2013.
(viii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–31–0073,
dated October 12, 1995.
(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 90740–5600;
telephone: 562–797–1717; Internet: https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(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: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Industry and Security
15 CFR Part 742
[Docket No. 160901810–6810–01]
RIN 0694–AH10
Bureau of Industry and
Security, Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule.
This rule revises the policy of
review for applications for licenses to
export or reexport to Sudan certain
items that are intended to ensure the
safety of civil aviation or the safe
operation of fixed-wing, commercial
passenger aircraft. Such applications
will now be reviewed under a general
policy of approval rather than a general
policy of denial.
This rule also revises the review
policy from a general policy of denial to
a general policy of approval for
applications for licenses to export or
reexport to Sudan certain items for use
to inspect, design, construct, operate,
improve, maintain, repair, overhaul or
refurbish railroads in Sudan. This rule
does not create any new license
requirements or remove any existing
license requirements for exports or
reexports to Sudan. BIS is making these
licensing policy changes in connection
with ongoing U.S.-Sudan bilateral
engagement, and with the aim of
enhancing the safety of Sudan’s civil
aviation and improving the country’s
railroads. This action takes into account
the United States’ goals to improve
regional peace and security.
This rule also removes two instances
of ‘‘contract sanctity dates’’ pertaining
to the export and reexport of certain
items to Sudan from the EAR that
currently serve no practical purpose.
BIS is taking these actions in
coordination with the Department of the
Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets
Control (OFAC), which is amending the
Sudanese Sanctions Regulations.
DATES: Effective Date: January 17, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Foreign Policy Division, Bureau of
Industry and Security, Phone: (202)
482–4252.
SUMMARY:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Pursuant to § 742.10 of the Export
Administration Regulations (EAR), in
keeping with Sudan’s designation as a
state sponsor of terrorism, persons must
obtain a license to export or reexport to
Sudan all aircraft controlled on the
Commerce Control List (Supp. No. 1 to
part 774 of the EAR) (CCL) and to export
related parts and components that are
controlled on the CCL. Prior to the
publication of this rule, the EAR
imposed a general policy of denial on
license applications for such exports or
reexports to all end-users and for all end
uses in Sudan. This rule revises the
licensing policy to a general policy of
approval for parts, components,
materials, equipment, and technology
that are controlled on the CCL only for
anti-terrorism reasons and that are
intended to ensure the safety of civil
aviation or the safe operation of fixedwing, commercial passenger aircraft.
Applications to export or reexport to
Sudan complete aircraft and
applications to export or reexport to
Sudan aircraft-related items that are
controlled for anti-terrorism reasons and
one or more additional reasons (for
example, missile technology reasons)
will continue to be reviewed under a
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export or reexport to Sudan items
controlled on the CCL only for antiterrorism reasons that will be used to
inspect, design, construct, operate,
improve, maintain, repair, overhaul or
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EAR, which sets forth exceptions to the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0797; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-007-AD;
Amendment 39-18776; AD 2017-01-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 767-300 and 767-300F series airplanes. This AD
was prompted by reports of malfunctions in the flight deck display
units, which resulted in blanking, blurring, or loss of color on the
display. This AD requires modification and installation of components
in the main equipment center. For certain other airplanes this AD
requires modification, replacement, and installation of flight deck air
relief system (FDARS) components. We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 21, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 21,
2017.
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
90740-5600; telephone: 562-797-1717; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2013-
0797.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2013-
0797; 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 AD, 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: Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Controls Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6596; fax: 425-917-6590; email:
francis.smith@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The
Boeing Company Model 767-300 and 767-300F series airplanes. The SNPRM
published in the Federal Register on May 27, 2016 (81 FR 33612) (``the
SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on September 25, 2013 (78
FR 58970) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed to require modification and
installation of components in the main equipment center. For certain
other airplanes, the NPRM proposed to require modification,
replacement, and installation of FDARS components. The NPRM was
prompted by reports of malfunctions in the flight deck display units,
which resulted in blanking, blurring, or loss of color on the display.
The SNPRM proposed to revise the applicability, add certain
modifications, and clarify certain requirements. We are issuing this AD
to prevent malfunctions of the flight deck display units, which could
affect the ability of the flight crew to read the displays for airplane
attitude, altitude, or airspeed, and consequently reduce the ability of
the flight crew to maintain control of the airplane.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the SNPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.
Support for the SNPRM
The Air Line Pilots Association, International supported the intent
of the SNPRM.
Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Specified Actions
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that the installation of winglets
per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not affect the
accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions.
We agree with the commenter that STC ST01920SE does not affect the
accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions. Therefore,
the installation of STC ST01920SE does not affect the ability to
accomplish the actions required by this AD. We have not changed this
final rule in this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service information.
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-21-0235, dated October 8,
2009; and Revision 1, dated July 29, 2011 (``SB 767-21-0235, R1''). The
service information describes procedures for a relay installation and
related wiring changes (which change (modify) the 3-way valve control
logic for the cooling system for the flight deck display equipment on
freighter airplanes).
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Boeing Service Bulletin 767-21-0244, Revision 1, dated
March 8, 2010 (``SB 767-27-0244, R1''). The service information
describes procedures for changing (modifying) the 3-way valve control
logic and installing a cooling system for the flight deck display
equipment.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-21A0245, Revision 2,
dated September 27, 2013 (``ASB 767-21A0245, R2''); and Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 767-21A0247, Revision 1, dated April 9, 2013 (``ASB
767-21A0247, R1''). The service information describes procedures for
changing (modifying) the 3-way valve control logic and main cargo air
distribution system (MCADS), and installing an FDARS. These documents
are distinct since they apply to different airplane models.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-21A0253, dated October
12, 2012. The service information describes procedures for replacing
the existing duct, installing an FDARS, changing (modifying) the 3-way
valve control logic, and installing a new altitude switch and pitot
tube.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-21A0254, dated June 7,
2013. The service information describes procedures for replacing the
duct with a new duct; installing an FDARS (including the installation
of mounting brackets, ducts, orifice, outlet valve, and screen); and
activating the 3-way valve logic (including modification of the
associated wiring and related actions).
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0073, dated October 12,
1995. The service information describes procedures for installing a
maintenance data selection system for the engine indication and crew
alerting system.
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 52 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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3-way valve control logic and 46 work-hours x $21,865........... $25,775........... $1,185,650 (46
MCADS change and FDARS $85 per hour = airplanes).
installation (ASB 767-21A0247, $3,910.
R1).
3-way valve control logic and 64 work-hours x $18,315........... $23,755........... $47,510 (2
MCADS change and FDARS $85 per hour = airplanes).
installation (ASB 767-21A0245, $5,440.
R2).
3-way valve logic change and 76 work-hours x $55,663........... $62,123........... $248,492 (4
installation of FDARS $85 per hour = airplanes).
components (Boeing Alert $6,460.
Service Bulletin 767-21A0253,
dated October 12, 2012).
Change (modify) the 3-way valve 33 work-hours x $0................ $2,805............ $8,415 (3
control logic change and $85 per hour = airplanes).
installation of a flight deck $2,805.
display equipment cooling
system (SB 767-27-0244, R1).
Relay installation and related Up to 10 work- Up to $955........ Up to $1,805...... Up to $88,445 (49
wiring changes (Boeing Service hours x $85 per airplanes).
Bulletin 767-21-0235, dated hour = up to $850.
October 8, 2009; or SB 767-21-
0235, R1).
Activation of 3-way valve logic 51 work-hours x $16,338........... $20,673........... (0 airplanes).
change and installation of $85 per hour =
FDARS (Boeing Alert Service $4,335.
Bulletin 767-21A0254, dated
June 7, 2013).
Installation of engine Up to 13 work- Up to $3,535...... Up to $4,640...... Up to $13,920 (3
indication and crew alerting hours x $85 per airplanes).
system maintenance data hour = $1,105.
selection system (Boeing
Service Bulletin 767-31-0073,
dated October 12, 1995).
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
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),
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(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:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2017-01-09 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18776; Docket No. FAA-
2013-0797; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-007-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective February 21, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-300 and 767-300F
series airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in the
service information specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of
this AD. This AD does not apply to The Boeing Company Model 767-300
(passenger) series airplanes.
(1) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-21-0244, Revision 1, dated March
8, 2010 (``SB 767-27-0244, R1'').
(2) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-21A0245, Revision 2, dated
September 27, 2013 (``ASB 767-21A0245, R2'').
(3) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-21A0247, Revision 1, dated
April 9, 2013 (``ASB 767-21A0247, R1'').
(4) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-21A0253, dated October 12,
2012.
(5) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-21A0254, dated June 7,
2013.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 21, Air
Conditioning.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of malfunctions in the flight
deck display units, which resulted in blanking, blurring, or loss of
color on the display. We are issuing this AD to prevent malfunctions
of the flight deck display units, which could affect the ability of
the flight crew to read the displays for airplane attitude,
altitude, or airspeed, and consequently reduce the ability of the
flight crew to maintain control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Installation of Flight Deck Air Relief System (FDARS) and 3-Way
Valve Logic Change or Activation
(1) For Model 767-300F series airplanes, as identified in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 767-21A0253, dated October 12, 2012: Within
72 months after the effective date of this AD, in the main equipment
center and the area under the left and right sides of the flight
deck floor, replace the existing duct with a new duct; install an
FDARS (including the installation of mounting brackets, ducts,
orifice, outlet valve, and screen); change the 3-way valve logic
(including modification of the associated wiring and related
actions); and install a new altitude switch and pitot tube; in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 767-21A0253, dated October 12, 2012.
(2) For Model 767-300F series airplanes, as identified in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 767-21A0254, dated June 7, 2013: Within 72
months after the effective date of this AD, in the main equipment
center and the area under the left and right sides of the flight
deck floor, replace the duct with a new duct; install an FDARS
(including the installation of mounting brackets, ducts, orifice,
outlet valve, and screen); and activate the 3-way valve logic
(including modification of the associated wiring and related
actions); in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-21A0254, dated June 7, 2013.
(h) Installation of FDARS and a 3-Way Valve Control Logic and Main
Cargo Air Distribution System Change
(1) For Model 767-300F series airplanes, as identified in ASB
767-21A0245, R2: Within 72 months after the effective date of this
AD, in the main equipment center and the area under the left and
right sides of the flight deck floor, change (modify) the 3-way
valve control logic and main cargo air distribution system (MCADS),
and install an FDARS, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instruction of ASB 767-21A0245, R2, except as provided by paragraph
(j) of this AD.
(2) For Model 767-300F series airplanes, as identified in ASB
767-21A0247, R1: Within 72 months after the effective date of this
AD, change (modify) the 3-way valve control logic and MCADS, and
install an FDARS, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of ASB 767-21A0247, R1.
(i) Installation of a Flight Deck Display Equipment Cooling System and
a 3-Way Valve Logic Change
For Model 767-300 series airplanes that have been converted by
Boeing to Model 767-300BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) airplanes,
as identified in SB 767-27-0244, R1: Within 72 months after the
effective date of this AD, change (modify) the 3-way valve control
logic and install a flight deck display equipment cooling system, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of SB 767-27-0244,
R1.
(j) Exception to Paragraph (h)(1) of this AD
For Model 767-300F series airplanes, as identified in ASB 767-
21A0245, R2: If the 3 way valve control logic change (modification)
specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-21-0235, dated October 8,
2009; or Revision 1, dated July 29, 2011 (``SB 767-21-0235, R1'');
is done prior to or concurrent with the actions required by
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, operators need to do only the
functional test, FDARS installation, and flex duct change, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ASB 767-21A0245,
R2. Operators do not need to do the other actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of ASB 767-21A0245, R2, if the actions
in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-
21-0235, dated October 8, 2009; or SB 767-21-0235, R1; are done
concurrently. If the functional test fails, before further flight,
do corrective actions that are approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
(k) Concurrent Requirements
(1) For Groups 1 and 3 airplanes, as identified in ASB 767-
21A0245, R2: Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the
requirements of paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, do the relay
installation and related wiring changes specified in, and in
accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 767-21-0235, dated October 8, 2009; or SB 767-21-0235, R1.
(2) For Group 1 airplanes, as identified in ASB 767-21A0247, R1:
Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the requirements of
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, do the relay installation and related
wiring changes specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-21-0235, dated October 8, 2009; or SB
767-21-0235, R1.
(3) For Model 767-300 series airplanes that have been converted
by Boeing to Model 767-300BCF airplanes, as identified in SB 767-27-
0244, R1: Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the
requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD, do all the actions
(installation) specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0073, dated October 12, 1995.
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
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 ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (m) of this AD.
Information may be
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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, 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.
(m) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Francis Smith,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Controls Branch,
ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: 425-917-6596; fax: 425-917-6590; email:
francis.smith@faa.gov.
(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 Service Bulletin 767-21-0235, dated October 8, 2009.
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-21-0235, Revision 1, dated July
29, 2011.
(iii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-21-0244, Revision 1, dated
March 8, 2010.
(iv) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-21A0245, Revision 2,
dated September 27, 2013.
(v) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-21A0247, Revision 1, dated
April 9, 2013.
(vi) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-21A0253, dated October
12, 2012.
(vii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-21A0254, dated June 7,
2013.
(viii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0073, dated October 12,
1995.
(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-
5600; telephone: 562-797-1717; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(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: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 30, 2016.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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