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TABLE 2—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Document—
Revision—
Date—
Boeing
Boeing
Boeing
Boeing
Original ........................
1 ...................................
Original ........................
2 ...................................
May 15, 2006
August 2, 2007
October 30, 2008
May 14, 2009
Alert Service Bulletin 777–57A0051 .................................................................................
Alert Service Bulletin 777–57A0057 .................................................................................
Alert Service Bulletin 777-57A0059 ..................................................................................
Service Bulletin 777–57A0050 ..........................................................................................
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207; telephone
206–544–5000, extension 1, fax 206–766–
5680; e-mail me.boecom@boeing.com;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
(4) You may also review copies of the
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/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 18, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010–30606 Filed 12–15–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–1098; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–108–AD; Amendment
39–16532; AD 2010–24–13]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Model 747–100, 747–100B,
747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C,
747–200F, 747–300, 747SR, and 747SP
Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD requires
adding two new indicator lights on a
certain panel to inform the captain and
SUMMARY:
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first officer of a low pressure condition
in the left and right override/jettison
pumps of the center wing tanks. This
AD also requires replacing the left and
right override/jettison switches on the
M154 fuel control module on the P4
panel with improved switches and
doing the associated wiring changes.
This AD also requires, for certain
airplanes, installation of a mounting
bracket for the new indicator lights.
This AD also requires a revision to the
maintenance program to incorporate
airworthiness limitation No. 28–AWL–
22. This AD also requires a revision to
the airplane flight manual to advise the
flightcrew what to do in the event that
the pump low pressure light on the
flight engineer’s panel does not
illuminate when the pump is selected
off. This AD was prompted by fuel
system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to
prevent uncommanded operation of the
override/jettison pumps of the center
wing tanks, and failure to manually shut
off the override/jettison pumps at the
correct time, either of which could lead
to an ignition source inside the center
wing tank. This condition, in
combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in a center fuel tank
explosion and consequent loss of the
airplane.
This AD is effective January 20,
2011.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of January 20, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of June 12, 2008 (73 FR
25977, May 8, 2008).
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
MC 2H–65, Seattle, Washington 98124–
2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; e-mail
me.boecom@boeing.com; Internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may review copies of the referenced
service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington.
DATES:
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For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; 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
Document 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:
Douglas Bryant, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 917–6505; fax (425) 917–6590; email: douglas.n.bryant@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend
14 CFR part 39 to include an
airworthiness directive (AD) that would
apply to the specified products. That
supplemental NPRM published in the
Federal Register on October 1, 2010 (75
FR 60661). That supplemental NPRM
proposed to require adding two new
indicator lights on the P10 panel to
inform the captain and first officer of a
low pressure condition in the left and
right override/jettison pumps of the
center wing tanks. That supplemental
NPRM also proposed to require
replacing the left and right override/
jettison switches on the M154 fuel
control module on the P4 panel with
improved switches and doing the
associated wiring changes. That
supplemental NPRM also proposed to
require, for certain airplanes,
installation of a mounting bracket for
the new indicator lights. That
supplemental NPRM also proposed to
require a revision to the maintenance
program to incorporate airworthiness
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limitation No. 28–AWL–22. That
supplemental NPRM also proposed to
require a revision to the airplane flight
manual to advise the flightcrew what to
do in the event that the pump low
pressure light on the flight engineer’s
panel does not illuminate when the
pump is selected off.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the
supplemental NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Clarification
In our response in the supplemental
NPRM to Northwest Airline’s Request to
Reference Later Revision of Service
Bulletin Cited in Original NPRM, we
described some of the changes in Boeing
Service Bulletin 747–28A2288, Revision
1, dated January 21, 2010. That service
bulletin was described as having
installation instructions for the LOW
PRESS indicator lights for airplanes that
did not have the warning panel (i.e., the
P10 panel) installed. We also described
the changes to paragraph (g) of the
Supplemental NPRM. We have revised
the Summary and paragraph (g) of this
AD to clarify that both groups of
airplanes, with or without the warning
panel installed, must install the two
new indicator lights on certain panels
(either the P10 panel, or for those
airplanes without the P10 panel
installed, the Autopilot Flight Director
panel).
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 185
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Labor cost
Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28A2288,
Revision 1.
AFM revision ..............
Between 30 and 32 work-hours × $85 per
hour = Between $2,550 and $2,720.
Between $2,768 and
$2,868.
Between $5,318 and
$5,588.
Between $983,830
and $1,033,780.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
None ..........................
$85 .............................
$15,725
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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,
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Parts cost
(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
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):
■
2010–24–13 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–16532; Docket No.
FAA–2008–1098; Directorate Identifier
2008–NM–108–AD.
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Cost per product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Action
Effective Date
(a) This AD is effective January 20, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to The Boeing
Company Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–
100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F,
747–300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes,
certificated in any category; as identified in
Boeing Service Bulletin 747–28A2288,
Revision 1, dated January 21, 2010.
Note 1: This AD requires revisions to
certain operator maintenance documents to
include a new inspection. Compliance with
this inspection is required by 14 CFR
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
previously modified, altered, or repaired in
the areas addressed by this inspection, the
operator may not be able to accomplish the
inspections described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c),
the operator must request approval for an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
according to paragraph (l) of this AD. The
request should include a description of
changes to the required inspection that will
ensure the continued operational safety of
the airplane.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28: Fuel.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from fuel system
reviews conducted by the manufacturer. The
Federal Aviation Administration is issuing
this AD to prevent uncommanded operation
of the override/jettison pumps of the center
wing tanks, and failure to manually shut off
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the override/jettison pumps at the correct
time, either of which could lead to an
ignition source inside the center wing tank.
This condition, in combination with
flammable fuel vapors, could result in a
center fuel tank explosion and consequent
loss of the airplane.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Installation of Indicator Lights and
Replacement of Switches
(g) Within 36 months after the effective
date of this AD: For airplanes with a P10
panel installed, add two new indicator lights
on the P10 panel to inform the captain and
first officer of a low pressure condition in the
left and right override/jettison pumps of the
center wing tanks, and, for airplanes that do
not have the warning panel (P10 panel)
installed, add a mounting bracket and two
new indicator lights to the Autopilot Flight
Director panel; and replace the left and right
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override/jettison switches on the M154 fuel
control module on the P4 panel with
improved switches; and do the associated
wiring changes. Accomplish these actions by
doing all of the applicable actions specified
in the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 747–28A2288,
Revision 1, dated January 21, 2010, except
where that service bulletin states ‘‘20–60–00,’’
the correct sub-section number is ‘‘28–60–
06,’’ and except as described in Table 1 of
this AD.
TABLE 1—PART NUMBER CORRECTION
Part number specified in
Figures 22 through 32 of
Boeing Service Bulletin
747-28A2288, Revision 1,
dated January 21, 2010
Part name
Nut ................................................................
Bolt ...............................................................
Washer .........................................................
BACN10JC06CD
BACS12HN06–10
NAS1149D0632J
Note 2: For airplanes equipped with
certain M154 fuel control modules,
paragraph 2.C.2 of Boeing Service Bulletin
747–28A2288, Revision 1, dated January 21,
2010, refers to the BAE Systems service
bulletins identified in Table 2 of this AD, as
applicable, as additional sources of guidance
for replacing the switches.
TABLE 2—ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF
GUIDANCE
Service bulletin
February 16,
2006.
March 28, 2007.
March 28, 2007.
February 16,
2006.
March 28, 2007.
March 28, 2007.
Maintenance Program Revision
(h) Concurrently with accomplishing the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
revise the maintenance program by
incorporating Airworthiness Limitation
(AWL) No. 28–AWL–22 of Section D of the
Boeing 747–100/200/300/SP Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), D6–
13747–CMR, Revision March 2008. Where
the AWL states ‘‘28–31–00,’’ the correct
section number is ‘‘28–42–00.’’
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Nut ................................................................
Screw ...........................................................
Washer .........................................................
‘‘When the center tank override jettison
pumps are selected off, the amber pump low
pressure lights on the Flight Engineer’s panel
should illuminate and remain on. If a pump
low pressure light on the Flight Engineer’s
panel does not illuminate, open the
associated pump circuit breaker.’’
Note 3: When a statement identical to that
in paragraph (i) of this AD has been included
in the general revisions of the AFM, the
general revisions may be inserted into the
AFM, and the copy of this AD may be
removed from the AFM.
Date
BAE Systems Service Bulletin 65B46124-28-01.
BAE Systems Service Bulletin 65B46124-28-02.
BAE Systems Service Bulletin 65B46124-28-03.
BAE Systems Service Bulletin 65B46214-28-01.
BAE Systems Service Bulletin 65B46214-28-02.
BAE Systems Service Bulletin 65B46214-28-03.
Part name of correct part
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
(i) Concurrently with accomplishing the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
revise Section 1, ‘‘Certificate Limitations,’’ of
the applicable Boeing 747 AFM to include
the following statement. This may be done by
inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.
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No Alternative Inspections or Inspection
Intervals
(j) After accomplishing the action specified
in paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative
inspections or inspection intervals may be
used unless the inspections or inspection
intervals are approved as an AMOC in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (l) of this AD.
Terminating Action for Maintenance
Program Revision
(k) Incorporating AWL No. 28–AWL–22
into the maintenance program in accordance
with paragraph (g) of AD 2008–10–07,
Amendment 39–15513, or AD 2008–10–07
R1, Amendment 39–16070, terminates the
action required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(l)(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. Send information to Attn:
Douglas Bryant, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425)
917–6505; fax (425) 917–6590. Information
may be e-mailed to: 9–ANM–Seattle-ACO–
AMOC–Requests@faa.gov.
(2) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
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BACN10NW1
BACS12HN04–6
NAS1149DN416J
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your principal maintenance inspector
(PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI),
as appropriate, or lacking a principal
inspector, your local Flight Standards District
Office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
Related Information
(m) For more information about this AD,
contact Douglas Bryant, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
3356; telephone (425) 917–6505; fax (425)
917–6590; e-mail: douglas.n.bryant@faa.gov.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(n) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin
747–28A2288, Revision 1, dated January 21,
2010; and Boeing 747–100/200/300/SP
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs), D6–13747–CMR, Revision March
2008; as applicable; to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
Boeing Service Bulletin 747–28A2288,
Revision 1, dated January 21, 2010, under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) The Director of the Federal Register
previously approved the incorporation by
reference of Boeing 747–100/200/300/SP
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs), D6–13747–CMR, Revision March
2008, on June 12, 2008 (73 FR 25977, May
8, 2008).
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207; telephone
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–
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5680; e-mail me.boecom@boeing.com;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
(5) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call 202–741–
6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 18, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010–30612 Filed 12–15–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0430; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–148–AD; Amendment
39–16540; AD 2010–26–01]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Model 777–200 Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Model 777–200 series airplanes. This
AD requires installing a new insulation
blanket on the latch beam firewall of
each thrust reverser (T/R) half. This AD
results from an in-flight shutdown due
to an engine fire indication; an undercowl engine fire was extinguished after
landing. The cause of the fire was
uncontained failure of the starter in the
engine core compartment; the fire
progressed into the latch beam cavity
and was fueled by oil from a damaged
integrated drive generator oil line. We
are issuing this AD to prevent a fire
from entering the cowl or strut area,
which could weaken T/R parts and
result in reduced structural integrity of
the T/R, possible separation of T/R parts
during flight, and consequent damage to
the airplane and injury to people or
damage to property on the ground.
DATES: This AD is effective January 20,
2011.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; 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 (telephone 800–647–5527)
is the Document 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:
Margaret Langsted, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 917–6500; fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
SUMMARY:
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The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of January 20, 2011.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
MC 2H–65, Seattle, Washington 98124–
2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; e-mail
me.boecom@boeing.com; Internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
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We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an airworthiness
directive (AD) that would apply to
certain Boeing Model 777–200 series
airplanes. That NPRM was published in
the Federal Register on May 7, 2009 (74
FR 21284). That NPRM proposed to
require installing a new insulation
blanket on the latch beam firewall of
each thrust reverser (T/R) half.
Relevant Service Information
Since we issued the NPRM, we have
reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
777–78A0066, Revision 2, dated April 8,
2010. Boeing Service Bulletin 777–
78A0066, Revision 1, dated March 12,
2009, was referred to in the original
NPRM as the appropriate source of
service information for accomplishing
the proposed actions. No more work is
necessary for airplanes on which
Revision 1 of this service bulletin was
used for doing the actions. Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777–78A0066, Revision
2, dated April 8, 2010, moves certain
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airplanes to Group 1, and contains
minor editorial changes.
We have revised paragraphs (c) and
(g) of this AD to refer to Revision 2 of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–
78A0066, Revision 2, dated April 8,
2010, and paragraph (h) to add credit for
accomplishing the specified actions in
accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin
777–78A0066, Revision 1, dated March
12, 2009.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
considered the comments received.
Request To Clarify Description of
Unsafe Condition
Boeing asked that we clarify the
description of the unsafe condition by
removing the words ‘‘or strut’’ from the
identified description. Boeing stated
that the unsafe condition, as currently
written, is not correct. Boeing did not
provide the reason that the description
is not correct.
We disagree that the description of
the unsafe condition should be clarified
by removing ‘‘or strut’’ from the
description. A fire in the lower latch
beam area that burns through an
inadequate firewall may propagate into
the strut. We have made no change to
the AD in this regard.
Request To Clarify Applicability
Japan Airlines International (JALI)
asked for clarification of the
applicability specified in the NPRM.
JALI stated that the applicability
specifies Model 777–200 series
airplanes identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 777–78A0066, Revision 1,
dated March 12, 2009. JALI noted that
the service bulletin specifies its
effectivity as delivered condition, and
the proposed rule is considered to be
applicable to each T/R half that has
been installed on airplanes with the
applicable serial numbers. JALI added
that the T/R half is a replaceable line
unit and the installed airplane and/or
engine position will be changed from
the delivered condition in the future;
the T/R half that is not necessary for
doing the requirements in the NPRM
may be installed on an airplane
identified in the applicability.
JALI stated that, in light of these
factors, it is not clear whether
compliance with the specified actions
has been met. JALI asked that we clarify
the applicability either to note that the
NPRM does not apply to airplanes on
which a T/R is installed with a design
change known as ‘‘Commonality T/R,’’
which is common to Model 777–300
series airplanes, or to change the
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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 241 (Thursday, December 16, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 78591-78594]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-30612]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-1098; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-108-AD;
Amendment 39-16532; AD 2010-24-13]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-
100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and
747SP Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD requires adding two new indicator lights
on a certain panel to inform the captain and first officer of a low
pressure condition in the left and right override/jettison pumps of the
center wing tanks. This AD also requires replacing the left and right
override/jettison switches on the M154 fuel control module on the P4
panel with improved switches and doing the associated wiring changes.
This AD also requires, for certain airplanes, installation of a
mounting bracket for the new indicator lights. This AD also requires a
revision to the maintenance program to incorporate airworthiness
limitation No. 28-AWL-22. This AD also requires a revision to the
airplane flight manual to advise the flightcrew what to do in the event
that the pump low pressure light on the flight engineer's panel does
not illuminate when the pump is selected off. This AD was prompted by
fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this
AD to prevent uncommanded operation of the override/jettison pumps of
the center wing tanks, and failure to manually shut off the override/
jettison pumps at the correct time, either of which could lead to an
ignition source inside the center wing tank. This condition, in
combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a center fuel
tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective January 20, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of January 20,
2011.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of June
12, 2008 (73 FR 25977, May 8, 2008).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone 206-
544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; e-mail me.boecom@boeing.com;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; 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 Document 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: Douglas Bryant, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425) 917-6505; fax (425) 917-6590; e-mail: douglas.n.bryant@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that
would apply to the specified products. That supplemental NPRM published
in the Federal Register on October 1, 2010 (75 FR 60661). That
supplemental NPRM proposed to require adding two new indicator lights
on the P10 panel to inform the captain and first officer of a low
pressure condition in the left and right override/jettison pumps of the
center wing tanks. That supplemental NPRM also proposed to require
replacing the left and right override/jettison switches on the M154
fuel control module on the P4 panel with improved switches and doing
the associated wiring changes. That supplemental NPRM also proposed to
require, for certain airplanes, installation of a mounting bracket for
the new indicator lights. That supplemental NPRM also proposed to
require a revision to the maintenance program to incorporate
airworthiness
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limitation No. 28-AWL-22. That supplemental NPRM also proposed to
require a revision to the airplane flight manual to advise the
flightcrew what to do in the event that the pump low pressure light on
the flight engineer's panel does not illuminate when the pump is
selected off.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the supplemental NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Clarification
In our response in the supplemental NPRM to Northwest Airline's
Request to Reference Later Revision of Service Bulletin Cited in
Original NPRM, we described some of the changes in Boeing Service
Bulletin 747-28A2288, Revision 1, dated January 21, 2010. That service
bulletin was described as having installation instructions for the LOW
PRESS indicator lights for airplanes that did not have the warning
panel (i.e., the P10 panel) installed. We also described the changes to
paragraph (g) of the Supplemental NPRM. We have revised the Summary and
paragraph (g) of this AD to clarify that both groups of airplanes, with
or without the warning panel installed, must install the two new
indicator lights on certain panels (either the P10 panel, or for those
airplanes without the P10 panel installed, the Autopilot Flight
Director panel).
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 185 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Boeing Service Bulletin Between 30 and Between $2,768 Between $5,318 Between $983,830 and
747[dash]28A2288, Revision 1. 32 work-hours x and $2,868. and $5,588. $1,033,780.
$85 per hour =
Between $2,550
and $2,720.
AFM revision................. 1 work-hour x None............ $85............. $15,725
$85 per hour =
$85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
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
0
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):
2010-24-13 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-16532; Docket No. FAA-
2008-1098; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-108-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD is effective January 20, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-
100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR,
and 747SP series airplanes, certificated in any category; as
identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28A2288, Revision 1, dated
January 21, 2010.
Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include a new inspection. Compliance with
this inspection is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that
have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas
addressed by this inspection, the operator may not be able to
accomplish the inspections described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must
request approval for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
according to paragraph (l) of this AD. The request should include a
description of changes to the required inspection that will ensure
the continued operational safety of the airplane.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing this AD
to prevent uncommanded operation of the override/jettison pumps of
the center wing tanks, and failure to manually shut off
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the override/jettison pumps at the correct time, either of which
could lead to an ignition source inside the center wing tank. This
condition, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result
in a center fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Installation of Indicator Lights and Replacement of Switches
(g) Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: For
airplanes with a P10 panel installed, add two new indicator lights
on the P10 panel to inform the captain and first officer of a low
pressure condition in the left and right override/jettison pumps of
the center wing tanks, and, for airplanes that do not have the
warning panel (P10 panel) installed, add a mounting bracket and two
new indicator lights to the Autopilot Flight Director panel; and
replace the left and right override/jettison switches on the M154
fuel control module on the P4 panel with improved switches; and do
the associated wiring changes. Accomplish these actions by doing all
of the applicable actions specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28A2288, Revision 1,
dated January 21, 2010, except where that service bulletin states
``20-60-00,'' the correct sub-section number is ``28-60-06,'' and
except as described in Table 1 of this AD.
Table 1--Part Number Correction
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Part number specified in Figures
22 through 32 of Boeing Service Part name of
Part name Bulletin 747[dash]28A2288, correct part Correct part number
Revision 1, dated January 21, 2010
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Nut.......................... BACN10JC06CD Nut............. BACN10NW1
Bolt......................... BACS12HN06-10 Screw........... BACS12HN04-6
Washer....................... NAS1149D0632J Washer.......... NAS1149DN416J
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Note 2: For airplanes equipped with certain M154 fuel control
modules, paragraph 2.C.2 of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28A2288,
Revision 1, dated January 21, 2010, refers to the BAE Systems
service bulletins identified in Table 2 of this AD, as applicable,
as additional sources of guidance for replacing the switches.
Table 2--Additional Sources of Guidance
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Service bulletin Date
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BAE Systems Service Bulletin February 16, 2006.
65B46124[dash]28[dash]01.
BAE Systems Service Bulletin March 28, 2007.
65B46124[dash]28[dash]02.
BAE Systems Service Bulletin March 28, 2007.
65B46124[dash]28[dash]03.
BAE Systems Service Bulletin February 16, 2006.
65B46214[dash]28[dash]01.
BAE Systems Service Bulletin March 28, 2007.
65B46214[dash]28[dash]02.
BAE Systems Service Bulletin March 28, 2007.
65B46214[dash]28[dash]03.
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Maintenance Program Revision
(h) Concurrently with accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, revise the maintenance program by
incorporating Airworthiness Limitation (AWL) No. 28-AWL-22 of
Section D of the Boeing 747-100/200/300/SP Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), D6-13747-
CMR, Revision March 2008. Where the AWL states ``28-31-00,'' the
correct section number is ``28-42-00.''
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
(i) Concurrently with accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, revise Section 1, ``Certificate
Limitations,'' of the applicable Boeing 747 AFM to include the
following statement. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD
into the AFM.
``When the center tank override jettison pumps are selected off, the
amber pump low pressure lights on the Flight Engineer's panel should
illuminate and remain on. If a pump low pressure light on the Flight
Engineer's panel does not illuminate, open the associated pump
circuit breaker.''
Note 3: When a statement identical to that in paragraph (i) of
this AD has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the
general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of this
AD may be removed from the AFM.
No Alternative Inspections or Inspection Intervals
(j) After accomplishing the action specified in paragraph (h) of
this AD, no alternative inspections or inspection intervals may be
used unless the inspections or inspection intervals are approved as
an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l)
of this AD.
Terminating Action for Maintenance Program Revision
(k) Incorporating AWL No. 28-AWL-22 into the maintenance program
in accordance with paragraph (g) of AD 2008-10-07, Amendment 39-
15513, or AD 2008-10-07 R1, Amendment 39-16070, terminates the
action required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(l)(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. Send information to
Attn: Douglas Bryant, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-
140S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington
98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6505; fax (425) 917-6590.
Information may be e-mailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
Related Information
(m) For more information about this AD, contact Douglas Bryant,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6505; fax (425) 917-6590;
e-mail: douglas.n.bryant@faa.gov.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(n) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28A2288, Revision
1, dated January 21, 2010; and Boeing 747-100/200/300/SP
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs), D6-13747-CMR, Revision March 2008; as
applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28A2288,
Revision 1, dated January 21, 2010, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of Boeing 747-100/200/300/SP
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs), D6-13747-CMR, Revision March 2008, on June 12,
2008 (73 FR 25977, May 8, 2008).
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone
206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-
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5680; e-mail me.boecom@boeing.com; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(5) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call 202-741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 18, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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