Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER Series Airplanes, 80738-80742 [2010-32208]
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(3) No uncommanded lateral or
directional motion, and the pilot must
retain good lateral and directional
control by conventional use of the
cockpit controls throughout the
maneuver.
(4) The airplane must not exhibit
buffeting of a magnitude or severity that
would act as a deterrent to completing
the maneuver specified in § 25.201(a) as
amended by this proposed special
condition.
(b) In maneuvers with increased rates
of deceleration, some degradation of
characteristics associated with a
transient excursion beyond the
stabilized alpha-limit is acceptable.
However, the airplane must not exhibit
dangerous characteristics or
characteristics that would deter the pilot
from holding the longitudinal control on
the aft stop for a period of time
appropriate to the maneuvers.
(c) It must always be possible to
reduce incidence by conventional use of
the longitudinal control.
(d) The rate at which the airplane can
be maneuvered from trim speeds
associated with scheduled operating
speeds, such as V2 and VREF up to alphalimit, should not be unduly damped or
significantly slower than can be
achieved on conventionally controlled
transport airplanes.
7. Atmospheric Disturbances—
Operation of the high incidence
protection function must not adversely
affect aircraft control during expected
levels of atmospheric disturbances, nor
impede the application of recovery
procedures in case of windshear.
Simulator tests and analysis may be
used to evaluate such conditions, but
must be validated by limited flight
testing to confirm handling qualities at
critical loading conditions.
8. Longitudinal Control—In lieu of the
requirements of § 25.145(a), (a)(1) and
(b)(6), the following special conditions
are proposed:
(a) It must be possible, at any point
between the trim speed prescribed in
§ 25.103(b)(6) as amended by this
proposed special condition and Vmin,
to pitch the nose downward so that the
acceleration to this selected trim speed
is prompt.
(b) With the landing gear extended, no
change in trim control, or exertion of
more than 50 pounds control force
(representative of the maximum shortterm force that can be applied readily by
one hand) may be required for the
following maneuver: With power off,
flaps extended and the airplane
trimmed at 1.3 VSR1, obtain and
maintain airspeeds between Vmin and
either 1.6VSR1 or VFE, whichever is
lower.
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9. Airspeed Indicating System—In
lieu of § 25.1323(c)(1) and (c)(2), the
following special conditions are
proposed:
(a) VMO to Vmin with the flaps
retracted; and
(b) Vmin to VFE with flaps in the
landing position.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 13, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010–32236 Filed 12–22–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0847; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–056–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Model 777–200, –200LR,
–300, and –300ER Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
reopening of comment period.
AGENCY:
We are revising an earlier
proposed airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Model 777–200, –200LR,
–300, and –300ER series airplanes. The
original NPRM would have required
doing an inspection to identify the part
number of the motor operated valve
(MOV) actuators of the main and center
fuel tanks; replacing certain MOV
actuators with new MOV actuators; and
measuring the electrical resistance of
the bond from the adapter plate to the
airplane structure, and doing corrective
actions if necessary. The original NPRM
also would have required revising the
Airworthiness Limitations section of the
Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness. The original NPRM
resulted from fuel system reviews
conducted by the manufacturer. This
action revises the original NPRM by
adding airplanes to the applicability.
This action also revises the original
NPRM by removing the requirement for
revising the Airworthiness Limitations
section of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness. We are proposing this
supplemental NPRM to prevent
electrical current from flowing through
an MOV actuator into a fuel tank, which
could create a potential ignition source
inside the fuel tank. This condition, in
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combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in a fuel tank
explosion and consequent loss of the
airplane.
We must receive comments on
this supplemental NPRM by January 18,
2011.
DATES:
You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed 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.
ADDRESSES:
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 proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(telephone 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
Tak
Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 917–6499; fax (425) 917–6590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2008–0847; Directorate Identifier
2008–NM–056–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) (the ‘‘original
NPRM’’) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to
include an airworthiness directive (AD)
that would apply to certain Model 777–
200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER series
airplanes. That original NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
August 7, 2008 (73 FR 45893). That
original NPRM proposed to require
doing an inspection to identify the part
number of the motor operated valve
(MOV) actuators of the main and center
fuel tanks; replacing certain MOV
actuators with new MOV actuators; and
measuring the electrical resistance of
the bond from the adapter plate to the
airplane structure, and doing corrective
actions if necessary. The original NPRM
also would have required revising the
Airworthiness Limitations section of the
Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness (ICA).
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Actions Since Original NPRM Was
Issued
Since we issued the original NPRM,
the manufacturer has informed us that
certain airplanes were missing from the
effectivity in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777–28A0034, dated August 2,
2007, which was referenced in the
original NPRM as the appropriate source
of service information.
In addition, since we issued the
original NPRM, we have determined
that the proposed requirement for
revising the Airworthiness Limitations
(AWL) section of the ICA is
unnecessary. Incorporation of AWL No.
28–AWL–19 and AWL No. 28–AWL–20
is already mandated by AD 2008–11–13,
Amendment 39–15536 (73 FR 30737,
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May 29, 2008), which is applicable to
Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, and
–300ER series airplanes. Therefore, we
have removed Note 1 and paragraphs
(h), (i), and (j) from the original NPRM.
Relevant Service Information
Since the issuance of the original
NPRM, we reviewed Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision
1, dated May 20, 2010, which adds
airplanes to the effectivity, and corrects
an MOV actuator part number. We also
reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 777–
28A0034, Revision 2, dated September
20, 2010, which specifies to cap seal the
bonding jumper fasteners when
installing the MOV actuator. Boeing
Service Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision
2, dated September 20, 2010, specifies
that no more work is necessary on
airplanes modified in accordance with
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–
28A0034, dated August 2, 2007; and
Revision 1, dated May 20, 2010.
We have revised paragraphs (c), (g),
and (h) of this supplemental NPRM to
refer to Boeing Service Bulletin 777–
28A0034, Revision 2, dated September
20, 2010. In addition, we have added
new paragraph (j) to this supplemental
NPRM to provide credit for actions
accomplished before the effective date
of this AD in accordance with Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 777–28A0034,
dated August 2, 2007; and Revision 1,
dated May 20, 2010.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
considered the comments received from
the two commenters.
Request To Use Later Revisions of the
Maintenance Planning Data (MPD)
Document
Boeing, and Air Transport Association
(ATA) on behalf of its member United
Airlines (UAL), requested that the FAA
reference later revisions of the MPD
document in paragraph (h) of the
original NPRM.
As stated previously, we have
removed paragraph (h) (the requirement
to revise the AWL section of the ICA) of
the original NPRM. Therefore, no
revision to this supplemental NPRM is
necessary in this regard.
Allow the Use of Later Revisions of
Alternative Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations
(CDCCLs)
ATA, on behalf of its member UAL,
stated that paragraph (i) of the original
NPRM should include instructions
similar to those in paragraph (i) of AD
2008–11–13, which allows operators to
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use alternative ‘‘CDCCLs that are part of
a later revision of February 2008 of the
MPD’’ that is approved by the FAA to
avoid confusion and to promote
common compliance rules.
As stated previously, we have
removed paragraph (i) of the original
NPRM. Therefore, no revision to this
supplemental NPRM is necessary in this
regard.
Request To Revise the Costs of
Compliance
Boeing, and ATA on behalf of its
member UAL, requested that we revise
the Costs of Compliance section in the
original NPRM to include the cost of
parts. ATA stated that the cost of parts
presents a significant expense to the
operators since there are 11 MOV
actuators on each of the 197 airplanes
affected by the original NPRM, costing
$5,477 per actuator. Boeing stated that
the cost of parts is substantial and,
when accounted alongside with the cost
of labor, estimated work-hours, and the
total number of affected airplanes, the
cost would be higher than what is stated
in the original NPRM.
We agree to include the cost of parts
in this supplemental NPRM. We have
revised the Costs of Compliance section
accordingly.
Request To Clarify the Accomplishment
Instructions in the Service Bulletin
ATA, on behalf of its member UAL,
requested clarification of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 777–28A0034,
dated August 2, 2007. UAL asserted that
the logical flow (‘‘if—then’’ condition) of
the installation instructions is
incomplete and can be further clarified.
UAL also stated that certain Boeing 777
aircraft maintenance manuals
referenced as sources of guidance in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–
28A0034, dated August 2, 2007, have
two sections, ‘‘Pre’’ and ‘‘Post’’ Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 777–28A0034,
and that the service bulletin should
specify which section is applicable.
We agree with UAL that some of the
instructions in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777–28A0034, dated August 2,
2007, are unclear. Those issues have
been clarified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision 1,
dated May 20, 2010; and Boeing Service
Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision 2,
dated September 20, 2010. As stated
previously, we have revised this
supplemental NPRM to refer to Boeing
Service Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision
2, dated September 20, 2010, and to
provide credit for accomplishment of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 777–
28A0034, dated August 2, 2007, and to
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Revision 1, dated May 20, 2010, before
the effective date of the AD.
Request To Prohibit the Installation of
Part Number (P/N) MA20A1001–1
ATA, on behalf of its member UAL,
expressed that the intent of the original
NPRM is to remove the MOV actuator
having P/N MA20A1001–1 and to
prohibit installation of P/N
MA20A1001–1 once the AD has been
complied with. UAL stated that it has
reviewed the NPRM and cannot find
language that prohibits the installation
of P/N MA20A1001–1; UAL stated that
such language should be in this
proposed AD.
We partially agree. We disagree that it
is necessary to specifically prohibit the
installation of P/N MA20A1001–1 once
the AD has been complied with because
after accomplishing the mandatory
actions, operators are required to
maintain airplanes in compliance with
the AD. To ensure that the unsafe
condition cannot be introduced before
compliance with the AD, we have added
paragraph (i) to this supplemental
NPRM to prohibit installation of an
MOV actuator, P/N MA20A1001–1, after
the effective date of this AD.
Request To Postpone the AD or Extend
the Compliance Time
ATA, on behalf of its member UAL,
requested that the FAA postpone the
proposed AD or extend the compliance
time until reliability issues pertaining to
the MOV actuator with P/N
MA30A1001 are resolved. UAL stated
that Boeing Fleet Team Digest 737NG–
FTD–28–07002 discusses the potential
of the P/N MA30A1001 actuator having
cracked or damaged capacitors. UAL
stated that if the MOV actuators with
the defective design are installed due to
regulatory mandate, the opportunity of
actuator failure is introduced, which
creates unnecessary economic burden
for operators.
We disagree with UAL’s request to
postpone the AD or extend the
compliance time. The problem of the
capacitor does not constitute a new
unsafe condition. The investigation
conducted by the supplier of the
affected MOV actuators concluded that
damage to the capacitors was
introduced due to certain manufacturing
processes. To address this issue, the
supplier changed manufacturing
processes in March 2007. We are aware
that a number of MOV actuators that
were produced under the manufacturing
processes before that change were
returned to the supplier between
December 2006 and October 2007.
Boeing also informed us that no
actuators have been returned to the
supplier due to damaged capacitors
since October 2007. We have
determined that the manufacturing
process changes have adequately
addressed the reliability issues;
therefore, the current inventory of spare
MOV actuators would be unlikely to
contain a discrepant part. We consider
it inappropriate to delay this AD since
we have determined that an unsafe
condition exists and that replacement of
certain parts must be accomplished to
ensure continued safety. We have not
changed this supplemental NPRM in
this regard.
FAA’s Determination and Proposed
Requirements of the Supplemental
NPRM
We are proposing this supplemental
NPRM because we evaluated all
pertinent information and determined
an unsafe condition exists and is likely
to exist or develop on other products of
the same type design. Certain changes
described above expand the scope of the
original NPRM. As a result, we have
determined that it is necessary to reopen
the comment period to provide
additional opportunity for the public to
comment on this supplemental NPRM.
Additional Changes to the Original
NPRM
In the Costs of Compliance section in
the original NPRM, 197 airplanes were
estimated to be affected. The correct
number of affected airplanes in this
supplemental NPRM is 127 airplanes.
We have revised the Costs of
Compliance section accordingly.
We have determined that a review of
airplane records will be adequate to
identify the MOV actuator part number.
Therefore, we have added a records
review as an option to the inspection in
paragraph (g) of this supplemental
NPRM (paragraph (f) in the original
NPRM).
We have revised paragraph (h) of this
supplemental NPRM (paragraph (g)(1) in
the original NPRM) to specify the
correct replacement actuator part
number. We have also revised paragraph
(h) of this supplemental NPRM to allow
the installation of a serviceable MOV
actuator. In addition, we have revised
paragraph (h) of this supplemental
NPRM to clarify that measuring the
electrical resistance of the bond from
the adapter plate is only required at
certain MOV actuator locations.
We have added a new paragraph (d)
to this supplemental NPRM to provide
the Air Transport Association of
America (ATA) Code 28, Fuel. This
code is added to make this
supplemental NPRM parallel with other
new AD actions. We have reidentified
subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
We have revised this AD to identify
the legal name of the manufacturer as
published in the most recent type
certificate data sheet for the affected
airplane models.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
will affect 127 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Inspection of MOV Actuators ........
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Up to 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 ..............
$0
Up to $510 .......
Up to $64,770.
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
be required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these replacements.
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Replacement of MOV Actuator Without
Fuel Tank Access.
Up to 47 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$3,995.
Up to $5,477, per actuator ...................
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Cost per product
Up to $9,472.
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ON-CONDITION COSTS—Continued
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Replacement of MOV Actuator With
Fuel Tank Access.
Up to 423 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $35,955.
Up to $5,477, per actuator ...................
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
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We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), and
3. 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.
You can find our regulatory
evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance in the AD Docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
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the FAA proposes to amend 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 AD:
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2008–0847; Directorate Identifier 2008–
NM–056–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by January
18, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to The Boeing
Company Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, and
–300ER series airplanes, certificated in any
category; as identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision 2, dated
September 20, 2010.
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 electrical current from
flowing through a motor operated valve
(MOV) actuator into a fuel tank, which could
create a potential ignition source inside the
fuel tank. This condition, in combination
with flammable fuel vapors, could result in
a 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.
Inspection
(g) Within 60 months after the effective
date of this AD, do an inspection of the MOV
actuators of the main and center fuel tanks
for part number (P/N) MA20A1001–1, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–
28A0034, Revision 2, dated September 20,
2010. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the part number can be
conclusively determined from that review.
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Cost per product
Up to $41,432.
Replacement
(h) If any P/N MA20A1001–1 is found
during the inspection required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, within 60 months after the
effective date of this AD, replace the MOV
actuator with a new or serviceable MOV
actuator, P/N MA30A1001; and as applicable,
measure the electrical resistance of the bond
from the adapter plate to the airplane
structure and do all applicable corrective
actions; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision 2,
dated September 20, 2010. Do all applicable
corrective actions before further flight.
Part Installation
(i) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install an MOV actuator, P/N
MA20A1001–1, on any airplane.
Credit for Actions Accomplished in
Accordance With Previous Service
Information
(j) Actions done in accordance with Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 777–28A0034, dated
August 2, 2007; or Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777–28A0034, Revision 1, dated
May 20, 2010; are considered acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding actions
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD;
except that replacement of an MOV actuator
in accordance with Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777–28A0034, dated August 2, 2007,
is acceptable for the replacement required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, provided that the
replacement P/N is MA30A1001.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(k)(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: Tak
Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion
Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 917–6499; fax
(425) 917–6590. Information may be e-mailed
to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 16, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2010–1202; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–167–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell
Douglas Corporation Model MD–90–30
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Model MD–90–30 airplanes. This
proposed AD would require repetitive
inspections for cracking of the left and
right upper center skin panels of the
horizontal stabilizer, and corrective
action if necessary. This proposed AD
was prompted by a report of a crack
found in the upper skin panel at the aft
inboard corner of a right horizontal
stabilizer. We are proposing this AD to
detect and correct cracks in the
horizontal stabilizer upper center skin
panel. Uncorrected cracks might
ultimately lead to the loss of overall
structural integrity of the horizontal
stabilizer.
SUMMARY:
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 7, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
& Services Management, 3855
Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019,
Long Beach, California 90846–0001;
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telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2;
fax 206–766–5683; e-mail
dse.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 proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Roger Durbin, Aerospace Engineer, Los
Angeles ACO, Airframe Branch, ANM–
120L, FAA Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office, 3960 Paramount
Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
telephone: (562) 627–5233; fax: (562)
627–5210; e-mail: roger.durbin@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2010–1202; Directorate Identifier 2010–
NM–167–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
We have received a report of a crack
to a Model MD–80 airplane upper center
skin panel of the right horizontal
stabilizer at the aft inboard corner
during an inspection for cracks in the
upper and lower aft skin panels of the
horizontal stabilizer in accordance with
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AD 2007–10–04, Amendment 39–15045
(72 FR 25960, May 8, 2007). That
airplane had accumulated 47,146 total
flight hours and 26,490 total flight
cycles when the crack was found. The
cause of the cracking is suspected to be
fatigue. The Model MD–90–30 airplane
horizontal stabilizer is similar in design
and loading to that of the Model MD–
80 airplane horizontal stabilizer.
Therefore, Model MD–90–30 airplanes
may also be subject to the identified
unsafe condition.
A crack in the upper center skin panel
may transfer the load to the upper aft
skin panel. This may result in the upper
aft skin panel cracking faster than the
existing inspection intervals that are
required by AD 2009–13–08,
Amendment 39–15947 (74 FR 30922,
June 29, 2009). Uncorrected cracking
could result in loss of the overall
structural integrity of the horizontal
stabilizer.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin MD90–55A015, dated July 16,
2010. This service bulletin describes
procedures for repetitive eddy current
inspections, either (Option 1) two high
frequency eddy current (ETHF) scans
and one low frequency eddy current
(ETLF) scan, or (Option 2) three ETHF
scans, to detect cracking of the right and
left upper center skin panels of the
horizontal stabilizer. Corrective actions
include replacing any cracked
horizontal stabilizer upper center skin
panel with a serviceable panel or
contacting Boeing for possible
temporary repair instructions.
The repetitive interval is 5,200 flight
cycles or 2,500 flight cycles depending
on the eddy current inspection option
selected.
FAA’s Determination
We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all the relevant information
and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same
type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require
accomplishing the actions specified in
the service information described
previously, except as discussed under
‘‘Differences Between the Proposed AD
and the Service Information.’’
Differences Between the Proposed AD
and the Service Information
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–
55A015, dated July 16, 2010, provides
an option to contact the manufacturer
for instructions on how to repair
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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 246 (Thursday, December 23, 2010)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0847; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-056-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -
200LR, -300, and -300ER Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of
comment period.
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SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive
(AD) for certain Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series
airplanes. The original NPRM would have required doing an inspection to
identify the part number of the motor operated valve (MOV) actuators of
the main and center fuel tanks; replacing certain MOV actuators with
new MOV actuators; and measuring the electrical resistance of the bond
from the adapter plate to the airplane structure, and doing corrective
actions if necessary. The original NPRM also would have required
revising the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness. The original NPRM resulted from fuel system
reviews conducted by the manufacturer. This action revises the original
NPRM by adding airplanes to the applicability. This action also revises
the original NPRM by removing the requirement for revising the
Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM to prevent
electrical current from flowing through an MOV actuator into a fuel
tank, which could create a potential ignition source inside the fuel
tank. This condition, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could
result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this supplemental NPRM by January
18, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed 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 proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425) 917-6499; fax (425) 917-6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0847;
Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-056-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (the ``original
NPRM'') to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an airworthiness directive
(AD) that would apply to certain Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -
300ER series airplanes. That original NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on August 7, 2008 (73 FR 45893). That original NPRM proposed
to require doing an inspection to identify the part number of the motor
operated valve (MOV) actuators of the main and center fuel tanks;
replacing certain MOV actuators with new MOV actuators; and measuring
the electrical resistance of the bond from the adapter plate to the
airplane structure, and doing corrective actions if necessary. The
original NPRM also would have required revising the Airworthiness
Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
(ICA).
Actions Since Original NPRM Was Issued
Since we issued the original NPRM, the manufacturer has informed us
that certain airplanes were missing from the effectivity in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, dated August 2, 2007, which was
referenced in the original NPRM as the appropriate source of service
information.
In addition, since we issued the original NPRM, we have determined
that the proposed requirement for revising the Airworthiness
Limitations (AWL) section of the ICA is unnecessary. Incorporation of
AWL No. 28-AWL-19 and AWL No. 28-AWL-20 is already mandated by AD 2008-
11-13, Amendment 39-15536 (73 FR 30737, May 29, 2008), which is
applicable to Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes.
Therefore, we have removed Note 1 and paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) from
the original NPRM.
Relevant Service Information
Since the issuance of the original NPRM, we reviewed Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 1, dated May 20, 2010, which
adds airplanes to the effectivity, and corrects an MOV actuator part
number. We also reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision
2, dated September 20, 2010, which specifies to cap seal the bonding
jumper fasteners when installing the MOV actuator. Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 2, dated September 20, 2010, specifies
that no more work is necessary on airplanes modified in accordance with
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, dated August 2, 2007; and
Revision 1, dated May 20, 2010.
We have revised paragraphs (c), (g), and (h) of this supplemental
NPRM to refer to Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 2, dated
September 20, 2010. In addition, we have added new paragraph (j) to
this supplemental NPRM to provide credit for actions accomplished
before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, dated August 2, 2007; and Revision 1,
dated May 20, 2010.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comments received from the two commenters.
Request To Use Later Revisions of the Maintenance Planning Data (MPD)
Document
Boeing, and Air Transport Association (ATA) on behalf of its member
United Airlines (UAL), requested that the FAA reference later revisions
of the MPD document in paragraph (h) of the original NPRM.
As stated previously, we have removed paragraph (h) (the
requirement to revise the AWL section of the ICA) of the original NPRM.
Therefore, no revision to this supplemental NPRM is necessary in this
regard.
Allow the Use of Later Revisions of Alternative Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs)
ATA, on behalf of its member UAL, stated that paragraph (i) of the
original NPRM should include instructions similar to those in paragraph
(i) of AD 2008-11-13, which allows operators to use alternative
``CDCCLs that are part of a later revision of February 2008 of the
MPD'' that is approved by the FAA to avoid confusion and to promote
common compliance rules.
As stated previously, we have removed paragraph (i) of the original
NPRM. Therefore, no revision to this supplemental NPRM is necessary in
this regard.
Request To Revise the Costs of Compliance
Boeing, and ATA on behalf of its member UAL, requested that we
revise the Costs of Compliance section in the original NPRM to include
the cost of parts. ATA stated that the cost of parts presents a
significant expense to the operators since there are 11 MOV actuators
on each of the 197 airplanes affected by the original NPRM, costing
$5,477 per actuator. Boeing stated that the cost of parts is
substantial and, when accounted alongside with the cost of labor,
estimated work-hours, and the total number of affected airplanes, the
cost would be higher than what is stated in the original NPRM.
We agree to include the cost of parts in this supplemental NPRM. We
have revised the Costs of Compliance section accordingly.
Request To Clarify the Accomplishment Instructions in the Service
Bulletin
ATA, on behalf of its member UAL, requested clarification of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-
28A0034, dated August 2, 2007. UAL asserted that the logical flow
(``if--then'' condition) of the installation instructions is incomplete
and can be further clarified. UAL also stated that certain Boeing 777
aircraft maintenance manuals referenced as sources of guidance in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, dated August 2, 2007, have
two sections, ``Pre'' and ``Post'' Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-
28A0034, and that the service bulletin should specify which section is
applicable.
We agree with UAL that some of the instructions in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, dated August 2, 2007, are unclear. Those
issues have been clarified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-
28A0034, Revision 1, dated May 20, 2010; and Boeing Service Bulletin
777-28A0034, Revision 2, dated September 20, 2010. As stated
previously, we have revised this supplemental NPRM to refer to Boeing
Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 2, dated September 20, 2010, and
to provide credit for accomplishment of Boeing Alert Service Bulletins
777-28A0034, dated August 2, 2007, and to
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Revision 1, dated May 20, 2010, before the effective date of the AD.
Request To Prohibit the Installation of Part Number (P/N) MA20A1001-1
ATA, on behalf of its member UAL, expressed that the intent of the
original NPRM is to remove the MOV actuator having P/N MA20A1001-1 and
to prohibit installation of P/N MA20A1001-1 once the AD has been
complied with. UAL stated that it has reviewed the NPRM and cannot find
language that prohibits the installation of P/N MA20A1001-1; UAL stated
that such language should be in this proposed AD.
We partially agree. We disagree that it is necessary to
specifically prohibit the installation of P/N MA20A1001-1 once the AD
has been complied with because after accomplishing the mandatory
actions, operators are required to maintain airplanes in compliance
with the AD. To ensure that the unsafe condition cannot be introduced
before compliance with the AD, we have added paragraph (i) to this
supplemental NPRM to prohibit installation of an MOV actuator, P/N
MA20A1001-1, after the effective date of this AD.
Request To Postpone the AD or Extend the Compliance Time
ATA, on behalf of its member UAL, requested that the FAA postpone
the proposed AD or extend the compliance time until reliability issues
pertaining to the MOV actuator with P/N MA30A1001 are resolved. UAL
stated that Boeing Fleet Team Digest 737NG-FTD-28-07002 discusses the
potential of the P/N MA30A1001 actuator having cracked or damaged
capacitors. UAL stated that if the MOV actuators with the defective
design are installed due to regulatory mandate, the opportunity of
actuator failure is introduced, which creates unnecessary economic
burden for operators.
We disagree with UAL's request to postpone the AD or extend the
compliance time. The problem of the capacitor does not constitute a new
unsafe condition. The investigation conducted by the supplier of the
affected MOV actuators concluded that damage to the capacitors was
introduced due to certain manufacturing processes. To address this
issue, the supplier changed manufacturing processes in March 2007. We
are aware that a number of MOV actuators that were produced under the
manufacturing processes before that change were returned to the
supplier between December 2006 and October 2007. Boeing also informed
us that no actuators have been returned to the supplier due to damaged
capacitors since October 2007. We have determined that the
manufacturing process changes have adequately addressed the reliability
issues; therefore, the current inventory of spare MOV actuators would
be unlikely to contain a discrepant part. We consider it inappropriate
to delay this AD since we have determined that an unsafe condition
exists and that replacement of certain parts must be accomplished to
ensure continued safety. We have not changed this supplemental NPRM in
this regard.
FAA's Determination and Proposed Requirements of the Supplemental NPRM
We are proposing this supplemental NPRM because we evaluated all
pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is
likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
Certain changes described above expand the scope of the original NPRM.
As a result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the
comment period to provide additional opportunity for the public to
comment on this supplemental NPRM.
Additional Changes to the Original NPRM
In the Costs of Compliance section in the original NPRM, 197
airplanes were estimated to be affected. The correct number of affected
airplanes in this supplemental NPRM is 127 airplanes. We have revised
the Costs of Compliance section accordingly.
We have determined that a review of airplane records will be
adequate to identify the MOV actuator part number. Therefore, we have
added a records review as an option to the inspection in paragraph (g)
of this supplemental NPRM (paragraph (f) in the original NPRM).
We have revised paragraph (h) of this supplemental NPRM (paragraph
(g)(1) in the original NPRM) to specify the correct replacement
actuator part number. We have also revised paragraph (h) of this
supplemental NPRM to allow the installation of a serviceable MOV
actuator. In addition, we have revised paragraph (h) of this
supplemental NPRM to clarify that measuring the electrical resistance
of the bond from the adapter plate is only required at certain MOV
actuator locations.
We have added a new paragraph (d) to this supplemental NPRM to
provide the Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 28, Fuel.
This code is added to make this supplemental NPRM parallel with other
new AD actions. We have reidentified subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
We have revised this AD to identify the legal name of the
manufacturer as published in the most recent type certificate data
sheet for the affected airplane models.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 127 airplanes of U.S.
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspection of MOV Actuators... Up to 6 $0 Up to $510........... Up to $64,770.
work[dash]hours
x $85 per hour =
$510.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
these replacements.
On-Condition Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Replacement of MOV Actuator Up to 47 Up to $5,477, per Up to $9,472.
Without Fuel Tank Access. work[dash]hours x actuator.
$85 per hour =
$3,995.
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Replacement of MOV Actuator With Up to 423 Up to $5,477, per Up to $41,432.
Fuel Tank Access. work[dash]hours x actuator.
$85 per hour =
$35,955.
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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
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866,
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), and
3. 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.
You can find our regulatory evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance in the AD Docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2008-0847; Directorate Identifier
2008-NM-056-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by January 18, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR,
-300, and -300ER series airplanes, certificated in any category; as
identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 2, dated
September 20, 2010.
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 electrical current from flowing through a motor operated
valve (MOV) actuator into a fuel tank, which could create a
potential ignition source inside the fuel tank. This condition, in
combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a 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.
Inspection
(g) Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do an
inspection of the MOV actuators of the main and center fuel tanks
for part number (P/N) MA20A1001-1, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034,
Revision 2, dated September 20, 2010. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the
part number can be conclusively determined from that review.
Replacement
(h) If any P/N MA20A1001-1 is found during the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, within 60 months after the
effective date of this AD, replace the MOV actuator with a new or
serviceable MOV actuator, P/N MA30A1001; and as applicable, measure
the electrical resistance of the bond from the adapter plate to the
airplane structure and do all applicable corrective actions; in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 2, dated September 20, 2010. Do all
applicable corrective actions before further flight.
Part Installation
(i) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install
an MOV actuator, P/N MA20A1001-1, on any airplane.
Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information
(j) Actions done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-28A0034, dated August 2, 2007; or Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 1, dated May 20, 2010; are considered
acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD; except that replacement of an MOV
actuator in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-
28A0034, dated August 2, 2007, is acceptable for the replacement
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, provided that the replacement
P/N is MA30A1001.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(k)(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: Tak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-
140S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington
98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6499; 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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 16, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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