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(2) Within 25 hours TIS:
(i) Remove the drive shaft to adapter bolt
and inspect the drive shaft alignment. Engage
and disengage the splines a minimum of 3
times by sliding the engine power output
shaft in and out of the engine. Inspect the
alignment at each 90° interval by rotating the
lower pulley with the power shaft
disengaged. Determine whether the adapter
slides on and off the drive shaft splines
without spline engagement interference or
resistance along the entire length of
movement. If there is any spline engagement
interference or resistance, before further
flight, replace both the engine side and
pulley side drive shafts.
(ii) Inspect each drive shaft for a crack, any
corrosion or pitting, a nick, a dent, and a
scratch. If there is a crack, any corrosion or
pitting, a nick, a dent, or a scratch that
exceeds allowable limits, before further
flight, replace both the engine side and
pulley side drive shafts.
(iii) Remove the engine side drive shaft and
pulley side drive shaft and perform the
following:
(A) Inspect each flex frame (frame) bolted
joint (joint) for movement by hand. If there
is any movement, before further flight,
replace both the engine side and pulley side
drive shafts.
(B) Visually inspect each joint for fretting
corrosion (which might be indicated by
metallic particles) and each frame and mount
bolt torque stripe for movement. If there is
any fretting corrosion or torque stripe
movement, before further flight, replace both
the engine side and pulley side drive shafts.
(C) Using a 10x or higher power
magnifying glass, visually inspect each joint
for fretting and for a crack around the bolt
head and washer side, and around the nut
and washer side. Also inspect both sides of
each frame for a crack on the inside and
outside corner radii and radii edge (four). If
there is any fretting, a crack at any point over
the full circumference (360°) of the bolt head
and washer side or the nut and washer side,
or a crack in any of the corner radii edges,
before further flight, replace both the engine
side and pulley side drive shafts.
(iv) Using a belt drive alignment tool
269T3303–003, inspect the lower pulley to
engine alignment by engaging the tool on the
drive shaft and inserting in the lower pulley
bore. Rotate the tool 360° around the drive
shaft and inspect for interference. If there is
any interference with the rotation of the tool,
before further flight, adjust the engine
elevation alignment to eliminate the
interference.
(3) Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 25
hours TIS, repeat the actions specified in
paragraph (e)(2)(iv) of this AD.
(4) As an optional terminating action to the
repetitive inspections in this AD, you may
install KAflex engine side drive shaft P/N
SKCP2738–9 and KAflex pulley side drive
shaft P/N SKCP2738–101.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, may approve
AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:
Michael Schwetz, Aviation Safety Engineer,
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Propeller Directorate, FAA, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803;
telephone (781) 238–7761; email
michael.schwetz@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
(g) Additional Information
Sikorsky 269D Helicopter Alert Service
Bulletin DB–052, Basic Issue, dated January
16, 2014; Appendix B of Sikorsky S–330
Model 269D Helicopter Basic Handbook of
Maintenance Instructions, No. CSP–D–2,
dated February 1, 1993, and revised October
15, 2014; and Appendix B of Sikorsky S–330
Model 269D Config. ‘‘A’’ Helicopter Basic
Handbook of Maintenance Instructions, No.
CSP–D–9, dated July 20, 2001, and revised
October 15, 2014; which are not incorporated
by reference, contain additional information
about the subject of this AD. For service
information identified in this AD, contact
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer
Service Engineering, 124 Quarry Road,
Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800–
Winged–S or 203–416–4299; email: wcs_
cust_service_eng.gr-sik@lmco.com. You may
review this service information at the FAA,
Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–
321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 6310, Engine/Transmission Coupling.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 20,
2017.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–8844; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–026–AD; Amendment
39–18833; AD 2017–06–09]
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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 787–8
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
SUMMARY:
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report indicating that the fire block in
the closets and video control stations,
and fire blocking tape in the floor panel
opening in the forward and aft main
passenger cabin, might be missing on
some airplanes. This AD requires
installing a fire block in the closets and
video control stations, as applicable,
and installing fire blocking tape in the
floor panel openings in the forward and
aft main passenger cabin. We are issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
This AD is effective May 1, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of May 1, 2017.
DATES:
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 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–2016–
8844.
ADDRESSES:
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–2016–
8844; 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:
Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental
Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6457;
fax: 425–917–6590; email:
susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 787–8 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
August 17, 2016 (81 FR 54750) (‘‘the
NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
a report indicating that the fire block in
the closets and video control stations,
and fire blocking tape in the floor panel
opening in the forward and aft main
passenger cabin, might be missing on
some airplanes. The NPRM proposed to
require installing a fire block in the
closets and video control stations, as
applicable, and installing fire blocking
tape in the floor panel openings in the
forward and aft main passenger cabin.
We are issuing this AD to prevent
propagation of a fire in the lower lobe
cheek area outboard of a closet or video
control station. Such propagation could
result in an increased risk of smoke and/
or fire propagation into the passenger
cabin.
Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB530018–00, for accomplishing certain
actions in the proposed AD. UA stated
that it was informed by Boeing that
Issue 002 is in work. UA noted that
adding this later revision will minimize
potential requests for alternative
methods of compliance (AMOCs).
We do not agree with the commenter’s
request. We do not consider that
delaying this final rule until after the
release of the manufacturer’s planned
service information (Issue 002 of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB530018–00) is warranted. We have
identified an unsafe condition and the
actions specified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787–81205–SB530018–00,
Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013, address
the unsafe condition for airplanes
identified in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD.
However, under the provisions of
paragraph (h) of this AD, operators may
request approval to use later revisions of
the service information as an AMOC
with this AD. We have not changed this
AD in this regard.
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.
Request To Issue Two ADs Instead of
One
UA asked that we split the NPRM into
two ADs; one AD for Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB250028–00, Issue 001, dated August
1, 2013; and Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787–81205–SB250070–00,
Issue 001, dated March 10, 2015; and
one AD for Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787–81205–SB530018–00,
Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013. UA stated
that although all of this service
information addresses fire blocking,
different areas with different procedures
are specified in each service bulletin.
We do not agree with the commenter’s
request. We do not consider that
delaying this final rule, so that the
required actions can be split into two
ADs based on the location of the
corrective actions, is warranted. In order
to address the identified unsafe
condition in a timely manner, we find
that we must issue this AD by
mandating the specified actions
described in the referenced service
information. We have not changed this
AD in this regard.
Support for NPRM
The Air Line Pilots Association,
International indicated its support for
the intent of the NPRM.
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Request To Clarify the Unsafe
Condition
Boeing asked that we clarify certain
language related to the unsafe condition
throughout the NPRM. Boeing stated
that the location of the unsafe condition,
referred to in the NPRM as ‘‘video
control station and closets,’’ should be
changed to ‘‘closets and video control
stations.’’ Boeing stated that closets and
video control stations are two separate
monument designs, and the current
wording implies that the requirement
applies only to monuments with video
controls.
We agree with the commenter’s
request for the reason provided. We
have clarified this language in all
applicable sections of this AD.
Request To Include Later Revision of
Service Information
United Airlines (UA) asked that we
include Issue 002 of Boeing Alert
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Request To Clarify Certain Action in
the Costs of Compliance Section
Boeing asked that we change the
phrase ‘‘video control closet’’ to
‘‘closet’’ in the Costs of Compliance
section, for clarification. Boeing stated
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that the referenced service information
does not have a monument listing for a
‘‘video control closet’’ but lists this
monument as a ‘‘closet.’’
We agree with the commenter’s
request for the reason provided. We
have changed this language in the Costs
of Compliance section 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 the following service
information:
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB250028–00, Issue 001, dated
August 1, 2013. The service information
describes procedures for installing a fire
block in the closets and video control
stations.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB250070–00, Issue 001, dated
March 10, 2015. The service information
describes procedures for installing a fire
block in the video control station.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB530018–00, Issue 001, dated
June 7, 2013. The service information
describes procedures for installing fire
blocking tape in the floor panel
openings in the forward and aft main
passenger cabin.
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 6
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Fire blocking tape installation in the
floor panel openings.
Fire block installation in the closet .........
Fire block installation in the video control station.
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.
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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),
(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
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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.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2017–06–09 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–18833; Docket No.
FAA–2016–8844; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–026–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 1, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 787–8 airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in the service
information specified in paragraphs (c)(1),
(c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD.
(1) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB250028–00, Issue 001, dated
August 1, 2013.
(2) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB250070–00, Issue 001, dated March
10, 2015.
(3) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB530018–00, Issue 001, dated June 7,
2013.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings;
53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that the fire block in the closets
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and video control stations, and fire blocking
tape in the floor panel opening in the forward
and aft main passenger cabin, might be
missing on some airplanes. We are issuing
this AD to prevent propagation of a fire in the
lower lobe cheek area outboard of a closet or
video control station. Such propagation
could result in an increased risk of smoke
and/or fire propagation into the passenger
cabin.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Installation of Fire Block and Fire
Blocking Tape, as Applicable
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$701 per installation
Up to $11,730 per
installation.
$5,484 per installation.
$4,206 per installation.
$0
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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Up to $1,955 per installation.
$914 per installation
Parts cost
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
§ 39.13
Cost on
U.S. operators
276
Up to 23 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$1,955 per installation.
5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425
per installation.
5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425
per installation.
Cost per product
489
Labor cost
Within 72 months after the effective date
of this AD, do the actions specified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD,
as applicable.
(1) For airplanes specified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB250028–00,
Issue 001, dated August 1, 2013: Install a fire
block in the closets and video control
stations, as applicable, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB250028–00, Issue 001, dated August 1,
2013.
(2) For airplanes specified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB250070–00,
Issue 001, dated March 10, 2015: Install a fire
block in the video control station, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
B787–81205–SB250070–00, Issue 001, dated
March 10, 2015.
(3) For airplanes specified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB530018–00,
Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013: Install fire
blocking tape in the floor panel openings in
the forward and aft main passenger cabin, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
B787–81205–SB530018–00, Issue 001, dated
June 7, 2013.
(h) 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 (i) 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.
(4) For service information that contains
steps that are labeled as Required for
Compliance (RC), the provisions of
paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD
apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. 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.
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(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace
Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental
Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
phone: 425–917–6457; fax: 425–917–6590;
email: susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
(j) 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–SB250028–00, Issue 001, dated
August 1, 2013.
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB250070–00, Issue 001, dated March
10, 2015.
(iii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB530018–00, Issue 001, dated June 7,
2013.
(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 Airplane Directorate,
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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.
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–2016–
9300.
Examining the AD Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9300; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–124–AD; Amendment
39–18829; AD 2017–06–05]
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9300; 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.
RIN 2120–AA64
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
14, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model DC–6, DC–6A,
C–118A, R6D–1, DC–6B, and R6D–1Z
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report of a fuel leak in a Model C–118A
airplane that resulted from a crack in
the wing lower skin. This AD requires
repetitive radiographic, electromagnetic
testing high frequency (ETHF), and
electromagnetic testing low frequency
(ETLF) inspections for cracking of the
wing lower skin, and repairs if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 1, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 1, 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
SUMMARY:
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George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
562–627–5232; fax: 562–627–5210;
email: george.garride@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all The Boeing Company Model
DC–6, DC–6A, C–118A, R6D–1, DC–6B,
and R6D–1Z airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
October 26, 2016 (81 FR 74352). The
NPRM was prompted by a report of a
fuel leak in a Model C–118A airplane
that resulted from a crack in the wing
lower skin. The NPRM proposed to
require repetitive radiographic, ETHF,
and ETLF inspections for cracking of the
wing lower skin just inboard of the
number 2 nacelle attach angle at wing
station 175, and repairs if necessary. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct
fatigue cracking in the wing lower skin,
which could adversely affect the
structural integrity of the wing.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
have considered the comments received.
The National Transportation Safety
Board, Boeing, and Ms. Ana Maria
expressed their support for the NPRM.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 57 (Monday, March 27, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 15123-15126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-05521]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-8844; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-026-AD;
Amendment 39-18833; AD 2017-06-09]
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 787-8 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report indicating that the fire block in the closets and video control
stations, and fire blocking tape in the floor panel opening in the
forward and aft main passenger cabin, might be missing on some
airplanes. This AD requires installing a fire block in the closets and
video control stations, as applicable, and installing fire blocking
tape in the floor panel openings in the forward and aft main passenger
cabin. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 1, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 1, 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; 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-2016-8844.
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-2016-
8844; 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: Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6457; fax: 425-917-6590; email:
susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 787-8 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
August 17, 2016 (81 FR 54750) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by
a report indicating that the fire block in the closets and video
control stations, and fire blocking tape in the floor panel opening in
the forward and aft main passenger cabin, might be missing on some
airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require installing a fire block in the
closets and video control stations, as applicable, and installing fire
blocking tape in the floor panel openings in the forward and aft main
passenger cabin. We are issuing this AD to prevent propagation of a
fire in the lower lobe cheek area outboard of a closet or video control
station. Such propagation could result in an increased risk of smoke
and/or fire propagation into the passenger cabin.
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.
Support for NPRM
The Air Line Pilots Association, International indicated its
support for the intent of the NPRM.
Request To Clarify the Unsafe Condition
Boeing asked that we clarify certain language related to the unsafe
condition throughout the NPRM. Boeing stated that the location of the
unsafe condition, referred to in the NPRM as ``video control station
and closets,'' should be changed to ``closets and video control
stations.'' Boeing stated that closets and video control stations are
two separate monument designs, and the current wording implies that the
requirement applies only to monuments with video controls.
We agree with the commenter's request for the reason provided. We
have clarified this language in all applicable sections of this AD.
Request To Include Later Revision of Service Information
United Airlines (UA) asked that we include Issue 002 of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00, for accomplishing
certain actions in the proposed AD. UA stated that it was informed by
Boeing that Issue 002 is in work. UA noted that adding this later
revision will minimize potential requests for alternative methods of
compliance (AMOCs).
We do not agree with the commenter's request. We do not consider
that delaying this final rule until after the release of the
manufacturer's planned service information (Issue 002 of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00) is warranted. We have
identified an unsafe condition and the actions specified in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00, Issue 001, dated June 7,
2013, address the unsafe condition for airplanes identified in
paragraph (g)(3) of this AD. However, under the provisions of paragraph
(h) of this AD, operators may request approval to use later revisions
of the service information as an AMOC with this AD. We have not changed
this AD in this regard.
Request To Issue Two ADs Instead of One
UA asked that we split the NPRM into two ADs; one AD for Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250028-00, Issue 001, dated August
1, 2013; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250070-00,
Issue 001, dated March 10, 2015; and one AD for Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00, Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013. UA
stated that although all of this service information addresses fire
blocking, different areas with different procedures are specified in
each service bulletin.
We do not agree with the commenter's request. We do not consider
that delaying this final rule, so that the required actions can be
split into two ADs based on the location of the corrective actions, is
warranted. In order to address the identified unsafe condition in a
timely manner, we find that we must issue this AD by mandating the
specified actions described in the referenced service information. We
have not changed this AD in this regard.
Request To Clarify Certain Action in the Costs of Compliance Section
Boeing asked that we change the phrase ``video control closet'' to
``closet'' in the Costs of Compliance section, for clarification.
Boeing stated that the referenced service information does not have a
monument listing for a ``video control closet'' but lists this monument
as a ``closet.''
We agree with the commenter's request for the reason provided. We
have changed this language in the Costs of Compliance section
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 the following service information:
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250028-00, Issue 001,
dated August 1, 2013. The service information describes procedures for
installing a fire block in the closets and video control stations.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250070-00, Issue 001,
dated March 10, 2015. The service information describes procedures for
installing a fire block in the video control station.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00, Issue 001,
dated June 7, 2013. The service information describes procedures for
installing fire blocking tape in the floor panel openings in the
forward and aft main passenger cabin.
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 6 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Fire blocking tape installation Up to 23 work-hours $0 Up to $1,955 per Up to $11,730 per
in the floor panel openings. x $85 per hour = installation. installation.
$1,955 per
installation.
Fire block installation in the 5 work-hours x $85 489 $914 per $5,484 per
closet. per hour = $425 installation. installation.
per installation.
Fire block installation in the 5 work-hours x $85 276 $701 per $4,206 per
video control station. per hour = $425 installation. installation.
per installation.
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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),
(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
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2017-06-09 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18833; Docket No. FAA-
2016-8844; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-026-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 1, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in the service
information specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of
this AD.
(1) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250028-00, Issue
001, dated August 1, 2013.
(2) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250070-00, Issue
001, dated March 10, 2015.
(3) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00, Issue
001, dated June 7, 2013.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings; 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the fire block
in the closets and video control stations, and fire blocking tape in
the floor panel opening in the forward and aft main passenger cabin,
might be missing on some airplanes. We are issuing this AD to
prevent propagation of a fire in the lower lobe cheek area outboard
of a closet or video control station. Such propagation could result
in an increased risk of smoke and/or fire propagation into the
passenger cabin.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Installation of Fire Block and Fire Blocking Tape, as Applicable
Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD, do the
actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this
AD, as applicable.
(1) For airplanes specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
B787-81205-SB250028-00, Issue 001, dated August 1, 2013: Install a
fire block in the closets and video control stations, as applicable,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250028-00, Issue 001, dated August 1,
2013.
(2) For airplanes specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
B787-81205-SB250070-00, Issue 001, dated March 10, 2015: Install a
fire block in the video control station, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-
81205-SB250070-00, Issue 001, dated March 10, 2015.
(3) For airplanes specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
B787-81205-SB530018-00, Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013: Install fire
blocking tape in the floor panel openings in the forward and aft
main passenger cabin, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-
00, Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013.
(h) 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 (i) 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.
(4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs
(h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. 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.
(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Susan L. Monroe,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch,
ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6457; fax:
425-917-6590; email: susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
(j) 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-SB250028-00, Issue
001, dated August 1, 2013.
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250070-00, Issue
001, dated March 10, 2015.
(iii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530018-00,
Issue 001, dated June 7, 2013.
(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
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 March 14, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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