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Vol. 78, No. 46
Friday, March 8, 2013
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains notices to the public of the proposed
issuance of rules and regulations. The
purpose of these notices is to give interested
persons an opportunity to participate in the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–1160; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–148–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM);
reopening of comment period.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier
proposed airworthiness directive (AD)
to supersede an existing AD for certain
The Boeing Company Model 767
airplanes. The existing AD currently
requires repetitive inspections to detect
discrepancies of the wiring and
surrounding Teflon sleeves of the fuel
tank boost pumps and override/jettison
pumps; replacement of the sleeves with
new sleeves, for certain airplanes; and
repair or replacement of the wiring and
sleeves with new parts, as necessary.
The first SNPRM proposed to reduce the
initial compliance time and repetitive
inspection interval in the existing AD.
The first SNPRM also proposed to
mandate a terminating action for the
repetitive inspections, to eliminate wire
damage. In addition, the first SNPRM
proposed to remove certain airplanes
from the applicability of the existing
AD. The first SNPRM was prompted by
fleet information indicating that the
repetitive inspection interval in the
existing AD is too long, because
excessive chafing of the sleeving
continues to occur much earlier than
expected between scheduled
inspections. This action revises the first
SNPRM by also proposing to require
revising the maintenance program to
incorporate changes to the airworthiness
limitations section. We are proposing
this second SNPRM to detect and
correct chafing of the fuel pump wire
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insulation and consequent exposure of
the electrical conductor, which could
result in electrical arcing between the
wires and conduit and consequent fire
or explosion of the fuel tank. Since
these actions impose an additional
burden over that proposed in the first
SNPRM, we are reopening the comment
period to allow the public the chance to
comment on these proposed changes.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 22, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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, P. O. Box 3707,
MC 2H–65, Seattle, Washington 98124–
2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; 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:
Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer,
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Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; phone: 425–
917–6509; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
rebel.nichols@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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–2010–1160; Directorate Identifier
2010–NM–148–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 supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede
airworthiness directive (AD) 2000–11–
06, Amendment 39–11754 (65 FR
34928, June 1, 2000; corrected August 1,
2000 (65 FR 46862)). That first SNPRM
would apply to certain Model 767–200,
–300, –300F, and –400ER series
airplanes. The first SNPRM published in
the Federal Register on July 2, 2012 (77
FR 39188). The first SNPRM proposed
to continue to require repetitive
inspections to detect discrepancies of
the wiring and surrounding Teflon
sleeves of the fuel tank boost pumps and
override/jettison pumps; replacement of
the sleeves with new sleeves, for certain
airplanes; and repair or replacement of
the wiring and sleeves with new parts,
as necessary. The first SNPRM also
proposed to reduce the initial
compliance time and repetitive
inspection interval in the existing AD,
and remove certain airplanes from the
applicability of the existing AD. In
addition, the first SNPRM proposed to
include a terminating action for the
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repetitive inspections, to eliminate wire
damage.
Therefore, we have not changed the
second SNPRM in this regard.
Actions Since First SNPRM Was Issued
Since we issued the first SNPRM (77
FR 39188, July 2, 2012), we have
reviewed the information specified in
Airworthiness Limitation Instruction,
Critical Design Configuration Control
Limitations (CDCCL) Task 28–AWL–29,
‘‘In-Tank AC Fuel Pump Wire Bundles
with Protective Liner;’’ and CDCCL Task
28–AWL–30, ‘‘Fuel Boost Pump Wires
in Conduit Installation—In Fuel Tank;’’
of Section 9 of Boeing 767
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs), D622T001–9, Revision October
2012. We have determined it is
necessary to revise the maintenance
program to include these tasks in order
to address the identified unsafe
condition.
Request To Justify Existing Repetitive
Inspection Interval
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the proposal (77 FR 39188,
July 2, 2012), and the FAA’s response to
each comment.
Request To Change Terminating Action
Requirement
Air Canada (ACN) asked that the
terminating action mandated by the first
SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012) be
deemed optional. American Airlines
(AAL) stated that after complying with
the inspections in the first SNPRM, very
little damage was found. AAL added
that damage is confined to the outer
sleeve beyond 44,400 flight hours, and
the wiring damage does not occur until
17 years later when undisturbed. AAL
concluded that, given its service
experience, Boeing’s service data and
analysis and the proposed 15,000 flighthour inspection interval, the
terminating action should not be
mandated. ACN provided no
justification for its request.
We do not agree with the commenters.
Mandating the terminating action is
based on our determination that, in this
case, long term continued operational
safety would be better ensured by a
modification to remove the source of the
problem, rather than by repetitive
inspections. As a matter of policy, we
have determined that long-term
inspections might not provide the
degree of safety necessary for the
transport airplane fleet. This
determination has led us to consider
placing less emphasis on inspections
and more emphasis on design
improvements. The modification is
consistent with these conditions.
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ACN stated that it would like the FAA
to confirm that the new repetitive
inspection interval proposed by Boeing
is based on sufficient evidence and
supported by proper risk analysis. ACN
noted that the information should be
specific to the Model 767 fleet and
should justify such a drastic increase in
the frequency of the repetitive
inspection interval.
We agree to provide justification.
Operators have reported finding chafing
of the fuel pump wire bundle before the
accumulation of 30,000 flight cycles or
60,000 flight hours. Wire bundle chafing
could wear away the sleeving, jacket,
and wire installation, in addition to
exposing metal conductors and causing
electrical arcing. Based on these reports,
the design approval holder (DAH)
recommended that the wiring
inspection required by this proposed
AD be done within 15,000 flight hours
after doing the most recent inspection.
The DAH also recommended not
including flight cycles in the inspection
interval. We analyzed their
recommendations and agreed. The
repetitive interval for the wiring
inspection is within 15,000 flight hours
after the most recent inspection until
the terminating action has been done.
We have not changed the second
SNPRM in this regard.
Request To Correct Certain Paragraph
Identifiers
United Airlines (UAL), Japan Airlines
(JAL), and UPS asked that the paragraph
identifiers referenced within certain
paragraphs in the first SNPRM (77 FR
39188, July 2, 2012) be corrected. UAL,
JAL, and UPS stated that those
paragraph identifiers are incorrect and
suggested changes. The suggested
changes to the first SNPRM are as
follows:
• The reference within paragraph
(i)(2)(i)(C) that identifies paragraph
(h)(2)(i)(D) should identify paragraph
(i)(2)(i)(D).
• The reference within paragraph
(i)(2)(i)(D) that identifies paragraph
(h)(2) should identify paragraph (i)(2).
• The reference within paragraph (k)
that identifies paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2)
should identify paragraph (k)(1) or
(k)(2).
We agree with the commenters’
requests for the reasons provided. We
have changed those paragraphs
identified above accordingly.
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Request To Clarify Terminating Action
JAL asked that paragraph (g) be added
to paragraph (l) of the first SNPRM (77
FR 39188, July 2, 2012), so that
accomplishing the terminating action
specified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767–28A0104, Revision 1,
dated March 2, 2012, applies to
paragraphs (g) and (k) of the first
SNPRM. JAL also asked that Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 767–28A0104,
Revision 1, dated March 2, 2012, be
added to paragraph (m) of the first
SNPRM.
We agree to clarify the terminating
action. We have changed the last
sentence of paragraph (l) of this second
SNPRM to read: ‘‘Accomplishing the
replacement specified in this paragraph
ends the repetitive inspection
requirements in paragraphs (g) and (k)
of this AD.’’ However, we have not
changed paragraph (m) of this second
SNPRM in this regard, because that
paragraph gives credit for
accomplishing the terminating action
required by paragraph (l) of this second
SNPRM, if the terminating action was
done before the effective date of the AD
using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
767–28A0104, dated January 25, 2011.
Request To Reference Certain AD
Paragraph
UAL stated that it reviewed Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision
3, dated November 11, 2011, which
contains a note that refers to paragraph
(c)(2)(ii) of AD 2000–11–06,
Amendment 39–11754 (65 FR 34928,
June 1, 2000; corrected August 1, 2000
(65 FR 46862)). UAL suggested that the
first SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012),
provide information regarding the
applicable equivalent paragraph in the
superseding AD.
We acknowledge that Boeing Service
Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 3,
dated November 11, 2011, refers to
paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of AD 2000–11–06,
Amendment 39–11754 (65 FR 34928,
June 1, 2000; corrected August 1, 2000
(65 FR 46862)). Paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of
AD 2000–11–06 corresponds to
paragraph (i)(2)(ii) of this second
SNPRM. However, we do not agree with
requiring a service information update,
because the note which refers to
paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of that service
information will not adversely affect
accomplishment of the required actions.
We have not changed the second
SNPRM in this regard.
Request To Clarify Certain Language in
the ‘‘Comments’’ Section of the First
SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012)
Boeing asked that the language in the
‘‘Comments’’ section of the preamble of
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the first SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2,
2012), which refers to Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 767–28A0104, Revision
1, dated March 2, 2012, including
procedures for a wiring change, be
clarified. Boeing stated that the language
should emphasize that the procedures
include the addition of a conduit liner
and new wire bundle.
We acknowledge and agree with the
commenter’s request for clarification;
however, the content of that section of
the preamble of the first SNPRM (77 FR
39188, July 2, 2012) does not reappear
in this second SNPRM. However, we
have added the words ‘‘with a conduit
liner’’ to paragraph (l) of this second
SNPRM for clarification.
Request To Clarify Service Information
UAL requested that we reference new
service information to address minor
corrections for Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767–28A0104, Revision 1,
dated March 2, 2012. UAL noted that
certain figure callouts should be revised.
We do not agree. Boeing has not yet
issued a revised service bulletin.
Accomplishing Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767–28A0104, Revision 1,
dated March 2, 2012, addresses the
identified unsafe condition. If a new
service bulletin is issued later, operators
may request an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph
(p) of this AD. We have not changed the
second SNPRM in this regard.
Request to Increase Work-Hours
UAL asked that the work-hours
specified in the ‘‘Costs of Compliance’’
section of the first SNPRM (77 FR
39188, July 2, 2012) be increased. UAL
stated that the new proposed action in
the first SNPRM specifies that it will
take 33 work-hours per airplane;
however, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
767–28A0104, Revision 1, dated March
2, 2012, specifies 41.5 work-hours per
airplane. UAL suggested increasing the
work-hours to be consistent with the
service information.
We agree with the commenter. The
cost data that was included in the first
SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012) has
been updated. We have changed the
total number of work-hours for the ‘‘new
proposed action’’ in the ‘‘Costs of
Compliance’’ section of this second
SNPRM accordingly.
FAA’s Determination
We are proposing this second
supplemental NPRM 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. Certain changes described
above expand the scope of the first
SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012). 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 second
SNPRM.
Proposed Requirements of the Second
SNPRM
This second SNPRM would require
repetitive inspections to detect
discrepancies of the wiring and
surrounding Teflon sleeves of the fuel
tank boost pumps and override/jettison
pumps; replacement of the sleeves with
new sleeves, for certain airplanes; and
repair or replacement of the wiring and
sleeves with new parts, as necessary; a
terminating action for the repetitive
inspections, to eliminate wire damage.
This second SNPRM also would require
revising the maintenance program to
incorporate changes to the airworthiness
limitations section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 414 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
product
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Actions for airplanes with jettison pumps, required by AD 2000–11–06, Amendment 39–
11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000; corrected
August 1, 2000 (65 FR 46862)).
Actions for airplanes without jettison pumps, required by AD 2000–11–06 Amendment 39–
11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000; corrected
August 1, 2000 (65 FR 46862)).
New proposed action: Replace existing wire bundles with new wire bundles.
New proposed revision to maintenance program
7 work-hours × $85 per
hour = $595 per inspection cycle.
None ...........
$595 per inspection
cycle.
Up to $246,330 per inspection cycle.
5 work-hours × $85 per
hour = $425 per inspection cycle.
None ...........
$425 per inspection
cycle.
Up to $175,950 per inspection cycle.
42 work-hours × $85
per hour = $3,570.
1 work-hour × $85 per
hour = $85.
$6,061 .........
$9,631 ...........................
$3,987,234.
None ...........
$85 ................................
$35,190.
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary repairs that would be
required based on the results of the
inspections. We have no way of
Cost on U.S. operators
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these repairs:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
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Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Replace wire bundle sleeves if damage found during
inspections.
1 work hour × $85 per hour = $85 ...............................
$1,452
$1,537.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
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Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
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detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
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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),
(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.
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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2000–11–06, Amendment 39–11754 (65
FR 34928, June 1, 2000; corrected
August 1, 2000 (65 FR 46862)), and
adding the following new AD:
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The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2010–1160; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–
148–AD.
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(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
AD action by April 22, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2000–11–06,
Amendment 39–11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1,
2000; corrected August 1, 2000 (65 FR
46862)).
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to The Boeing
Company Model 767–200, –300, –300F, and
–400ER series airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 3, dated
November 11, 2011.
(2) This AD requires revisions to certain
operator maintenance documents to include
new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or Critical
Design Configuration Control Limitations
(CDCCLs). Compliance with these actions
and/or CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
previously modified, altered, or repaired in
the areas addressed by this AD, the operator
may not be able to accomplish the actions
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 according
to paragraph (p) of this AD. The request
should include a description of changes to
the required actions that will ensure the
continued operational safety of the airplane.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28: Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by fleet
information indicating that the repetitive
inspection interval in the existing AD is too
long because excessive chafing of the
sleeving continues to occur much earlier than
expected between scheduled inspections. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct
chafing of the fuel pump wire insulation and
consequent exposure of the electrical
conductor, which could result in electrical
arcing between the wires and conduit and
consequent fire or explosion of the fuel tank.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) Retained Repetitive Inspections
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (a) of AD 2000–11–06,
Amendment 39–11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1,
2000; corrected August 1, 2000 (65 FR
46862)), with revised service information.
Perform a detailed visual inspection to detect
discrepancies—including the presence of
cuts, splits, holes, worn areas, and lacing ties
installed on the outside of the sleeves (except
at the sleeve ends)—of the Teflon sleeves
surrounding the wiring of the fuel tank boost
pumps and override/jettison pumps, at the
earlier of the times specified in paragraphs
(g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance
with Boeing Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,
Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999; Boeing
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Alert Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,
Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 3,
dated November 11, 2011. Repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 60,000 flight hours or 30,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first. As of the
effective date of this AD, only Boeing Service
Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 3, dated
November 11, 2011, may be used to do the
actions required by this paragraph.
(1) Prior to the accumulation of 50,000
total flight hours, or within 90 days after July
6, 2000 (the effective date of AD 2000–11–06,
Amendment 39–11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1,
2000; corrected August 1, 2000 (65 FR
46862)), whichever occurs later.
(2) Within 18 months after July 6, 2000 (the
effective date of AD 2000–11–06,
Amendment 39–11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1,
2000; corrected August 1, 2000 (65 FR
46862)).
(h) Retained Corrective Actions
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (b) of AD 2000–11–06,
Amendment 39–11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1,
2000; corrected August 1, 2000 (65 FR
46862)), with revised service information. If
any discrepancy is detected during any
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD: Prior to further flight, remove the Teflon
sleeves and perform a detailed visual
inspection to detect damage of the wiring, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767–
28A0053, Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999;
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,
Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 3,
dated November 11, 2011. As of the effective
date of this AD, only Boeing Service Bulletin
767–28A0053, Revision 3, dated November
11, 2011, may be used to do the actions
required by this paragraph.
(1) If no damage to the wiring is detected,
prior to further flight, install new Teflon
sleeves, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 1,
dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 2, dated
June 24, 2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin
767–28A0053, Revision 3, dated November
11, 2011. As of the effective date of this AD,
only Boeing Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,
Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011, may be
used to do the actions required by this
paragraph.
(2) If any damage to the wiring is detected,
prior to further flight, accomplish the
requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD.
(i) Retained Corrective Actions
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (c) of AD 2000–11–06,
Amendment 39–11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1,
2000; corrected August 1, 2000 (65 FR
46862)), with revised service information. If
any damage to the wiring is detected during
any inspection required by paragraph (h) of
this AD: Prior to further flight, perform a
detailed visual inspection to determine if the
wiring damage was caused by arcing, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767–
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28A0053, Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999;
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,
Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 3,
dated November 11, 2011. As of the effective
date of this AD, only Boeing Service Bulletin
767–28A0053, Revision 3, dated November
11, 2011, may be used to do the actions
required by this paragraph.
(1) If the wire damage was not caused by
arcing: Prior to further flight, repair any
damaged wires or replace the wires with new
or serviceable wires, as applicable, and
install new Teflon sleeves, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,
Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999; Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,
Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 3,
dated November 11, 2011. As of the effective
date of this AD, only Boeing Service Bulletin
767–28A0053, Revision 3, dated November
11, 2011, may be used to do the actions
required by this paragraph.
(2) If any damage caused by arcing is
found: Prior to further flight, perform an
inspection for signs of fuel inside the conduit
or on the wires, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 1,
dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 2, dated
June 24, 2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin
767–28A0053, Revision 3, dated November
11, 2011. As of the effective date of this AD,
only Boeing Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,
Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011, may be
used to do the actions required by this
paragraph.
(i) If no sign of fuel is found, accomplish
the actions specified in paragraphs
(i)(2)(i)(A), (i)(2)(i)(B), (i)(2)(i)(C), and
(i)(2)(i)(D) of this AD.
(A) Prior to further flight, repair the wires
or replace the wires with new or serviceable
wires, as applicable, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 1,
dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 2, dated
June 24, 2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin
767–28A0053, Revision 3, dated November
11, 2011. As of the effective date of this AD,
only Boeing Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,
Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011, may be
used to do the actions required by this
paragraph.
(B) Prior to further flight, install new
Teflon sleeves, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 1,
dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 2, dated
June 24, 2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin
767–28A0053, Revision 3, dated November
11, 2011. As of the effective date of this AD,
only Boeing Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,
Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011, may be
used to do the actions required by this
paragraph.
(C) Repeat the inspection for signs of fuel
inside the conduit thereafter at intervals not
to exceed 500 flight hours, until the
requirements of paragraph (i)(2)(i)(D) of this
AD have been accomplished. If any fuel is
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found inside the conduit during any
inspection required by this paragraph, prior
to further flight, replace the conduit with a
new or serviceable conduit in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,
Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999; Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,
Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 3,
dated November 11, 2011. Thereafter, repeat
the inspection specified in paragraph (g) of
this AD at intervals not to exceed 60,000
flight hours or 30,000 flight cycles,
whichever occurs first. As of the effective
date of this AD, only Boeing Service Bulletin
767–28A0053, Revision 3, dated November
11, 2011, may be used to do the actions
required by this paragraph.
(D) Within 6,000 flight hours or 18 months
after the initial fuel inspection specified by
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, whichever occurs
first, replace the conduit with a new or
serviceable conduit, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 1,
dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 2, dated
June 24, 2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin
767–28A0053, Revision 3, dated November
11, 2011. Such conduit replacement
constitutes terminating action for the
repetitive fuel inspections required by
paragraph (i)(2)(i)(C) of this AD. As of the
effective date of this AD, only Boeing Service
Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 3, dated
November 11, 2011, may be used to do the
actions required by this paragraph.
(ii) If any fuel is found in the conduit or
on any wire: Prior to further flight, replace
the conduit with a new or serviceable
conduit, replace damaged wires with new or
serviceable wires, and install new Teflon
sleeves; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 1,
dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 2, dated
June 24, 2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin
767–28A0053, Revision 3, dated November
11, 2011. Thereafter, repeat the inspection
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD at
intervals not to exceed 60,000 flight hours or
30,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first.
As of the effective date of this AD, only
Boeing Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,
Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011, may be
used to do the actions required by this
paragraph.
(j) Retained Pump Retest
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (d) of AD 2000–11–06,
Amendment 39–11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1,
2000; corrected August 1, 2000 (65 FR
46862)), with revised service information.
For any wire bundle removed and reinstalled
during any inspection required by this AD:
Prior to further flight after such
reinstallation, retest the fuel pump in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767–
28A0053, Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999;
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–28A0053,
Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–28A0053, Revision 3,
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dated November 11, 2011. As of the effective
date of this AD, only Boeing Service Bulletin
767–28A0053, Revision 3, dated November
11, 2011, may be used to do the actions
required by this paragraph.
(k) New Repetitive Inspections With
Reduced Inspection Intervals
Do the inspection required by paragraph (g)
of this AD at the time specified in paragraph
(k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, as applicable, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767–
28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11,
2011. Repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 15,000 flight hours.
Accomplishing the first inspection in this
paragraph ends the repetitive inspection
requirements in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes on which the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD has been
done as of the effective date of this AD: Do
the inspection within 15,000 flight hours
after the most recent inspection or within
6,000 flight hours after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later, but not to
exceed 60,000 flight hours after the most
recent inspection required by paragraph (g) of
this AD.
(2) For airplanes on which the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD has not
been done as of the effective date of this AD:
Do the inspection before the accumulation of
15,000 total flight hours or within 6,000
flight hours after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later.
(l) New Terminating Action
Within 60 months after the effective date
of this AD: Replace the fuel boost pump and
override/jettison pump wire bundles inside
the in-tank electrical conduit with a conduit
liner and new wire bundles, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–28A0104,
Revision 1, dated March 2, 2012.
Accomplishing the replacement specified in
this paragraph ends the repetitive inspection
requirements in paragraphs (g) and (k) of this
AD.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (l) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 767–28A0104, dated January
25, 2011.
(n) New Maintenance Program Revision
Within 180 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the maintenance program to
incorporate CDCCL Task 28–AWL–29, ‘‘InTank AC Fuel Pump Wire Bundles With
Protective Liner;’’ and CDCCL Task 28–
AWL–30, ‘‘Fuel Boost Pump Wires in
Conduit Installation—In Fuel Tank;’’ of
Section 9, of Boeing 767 Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), of the
Boeing 767 Maintenance Planning Data
(MPD) Document, D622T001–9, Revision
October 2012.
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(o) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or
CDCCLs
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
After accomplishing the revision required
by paragraph (n) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or
CDCCLs may be used unless the actions,
intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an
alternative method of compliance in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (p) of this AD.
Internal Revenue Service
(p) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the
Related Information section of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2000–11–06,
Amendment 39–11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1,
2000; corrected August 1, 2000 (65 FR
46862)), are approved as AMOCs with the
corresponding requirements of this AD.
Compliance time extensions approved
previously in accordance with AD 2000–11–
06 are not approved as AMOCs for the
compliance times required by paragraph (k)
of this AD.
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(q) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
3356; phone: 425–917–6509; fax: 425–917–
6590; email: rebel.nichols@faa.gov.
(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; 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, February
26, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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RIN 1545–BF39
American Jobs Creation Act
Modifications to Section 6708, Failure
To Maintain List of Advisees With
Respect to Reportable Transactions
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
and notice of public hearing.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This document contains
proposed regulations relating to the
penalty under section 6708 of the
Internal Revenue Code for failing to
make available lists of advisees with
respect to reportable transactions.
Section 6708 imposes a penalty upon
material advisors for the failure to make
available to the Secretary, upon written
request, lists required by section 6112
within the time prescribed by section
6708(a)(1). These proposed regulations
reflect changes to section 6708 made by
the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
and provide guidance regarding the
imposition of the section 6708 penalty
on material advisors who are required to
maintain lists of advisees pursuant to
section 6112. This document also
provides notice of a public hearing on
these proposed regulations.
DATES: Written or electronic comments
must be received by June 6, 2013.
Requests to speak and outlines of topics
to be discussed at the public hearing
scheduled for July 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
must be received by June 10, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Send submissions to:
CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–160873–04), room
5203, Internal Revenue Service, PO Box
7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington,
DC 20044. Submissions may be hand
delivered Monday through Friday
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
to: CC:PA:LDP:PR (REG–160873–04),
Courier’s Desk, Internal Revenue
Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC, or sent electronically,
via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
www.regulations.gov (IRS REG–160873–
04). The public hearing will be held in
the IRS Auditorium, Internal Revenue
Building, 1111 Constitution Avenue
NW., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Concerning the proposed regulations,
Emily M. Lesniak at (202) 622–4910;
concerning submission of comments,
the hearing, or to be placed on the
building access list to attend the
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Taylor at (202) 622–7180 (not toll-free
numbers).
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The collection of information
contained in this notice of proposed
rulemaking has been submitted to the
Office of Management and Budget for
review in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3507(d)). Comments on the
collection of information should be sent
to the Office of Management and
Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for the
Department of the Treasury, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Washington, DC 20503, with copies to
the Internal Revenue Service, Attn: IRS
Reports Clearance Officer,
SE:CAR:MP:T:T:SP, Washington, DC
20224. Comments on the collection of
information should be received by May
7, 2013. Comments are specifically
requested concerning:
Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the Internal Revenue
Service, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
The accuracy of the estimated burden
associated with the proposed collection
of information or of the certification
contained under the heading ‘‘Special
Analyses’’;
How the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected may be
enhanced;
How the burden of complying with
the proposed collection of information
may be minimized; and
Estimates of capital or start-up costs
and costs of operation, maintenance,
and purchases of service to provide
information.
The collection of information in this
proposed regulation is in § 301.6708–
1(c)(3)(ii). This information is required
for the IRS to determine whether good
cause exists to allow a person affected
by these regulations an extension of the
legislatively established 20-business-day
period to furnish a lawfully requested
list to the IRS. The collection of
information is voluntary to obtain a
benefit. The likely respondents are
persons (individuals and entities) who
qualify as material advisors, as defined
in section 6111, who are unable to
respond to a valid and statutorily
authorized section 6112 list request
within the statutory period of time
provided by section 6708.
Estimated total annual reporting
burden: 200 hours.
Estimated average annual burden
hours per respondent: 8 hours.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-1160; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-148-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening
of comment period.
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SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive
(AD) to supersede an existing AD for certain The Boeing Company Model
767 airplanes. The existing AD currently requires repetitive
inspections to detect discrepancies of the wiring and surrounding
Teflon sleeves of the fuel tank boost pumps and override/jettison
pumps; replacement of the sleeves with new sleeves, for certain
airplanes; and repair or replacement of the wiring and sleeves with new
parts, as necessary. The first SNPRM proposed to reduce the initial
compliance time and repetitive inspection interval in the existing AD.
The first SNPRM also proposed to mandate a terminating action for the
repetitive inspections, to eliminate wire damage. In addition, the
first SNPRM proposed to remove certain airplanes from the applicability
of the existing AD. The first SNPRM was prompted by fleet information
indicating that the repetitive inspection interval in the existing AD
is too long, because excessive chafing of the sleeving continues to
occur much earlier than expected between scheduled inspections. This
action revises the first SNPRM by also proposing to require revising
the maintenance program to incorporate changes to the airworthiness
limitations section. We are proposing this second SNPRM to detect and
correct chafing of the fuel pump wire insulation and consequent
exposure of the electrical conductor, which could result in electrical
arcing between the wires and conduit and consequent fire or explosion
of the fuel tank. Since these actions impose an additional burden over
that proposed in the first SNPRM, we are reopening the comment period
to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 22, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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, P.
O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone 206-
544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; 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: Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; phone:
425-917-6509; fax: 425-917-6590; email: rebel.nichols@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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-2010-1160;
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-148-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 supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2000-11-
06, Amendment 39-11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000; corrected August 1,
2000 (65 FR 46862)). That first SNPRM would apply to certain Model 767-
200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes. The first SNPRM
published in the Federal Register on July 2, 2012 (77 FR 39188). The
first SNPRM proposed to continue to require repetitive inspections to
detect discrepancies of the wiring and surrounding Teflon sleeves of
the fuel tank boost pumps and override/jettison pumps; replacement of
the sleeves with new sleeves, for certain airplanes; and repair or
replacement of the wiring and sleeves with new parts, as necessary. The
first SNPRM also proposed to reduce the initial compliance time and
repetitive inspection interval in the existing AD, and remove certain
airplanes from the applicability of the existing AD. In addition, the
first SNPRM proposed to include a terminating action for the
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repetitive inspections, to eliminate wire damage.
Actions Since First SNPRM Was Issued
Since we issued the first SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012), we
have reviewed the information specified in Airworthiness Limitation
Instruction, Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL)
Task 28-AWL-29, ``In-Tank AC Fuel Pump Wire Bundles with Protective
Liner;'' and CDCCL Task 28-AWL-30, ``Fuel Boost Pump Wires in Conduit
Installation--In Fuel Tank;'' of Section 9 of Boeing 767 Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),
D622T001-9, Revision October 2012. We have determined it is necessary
to revise the maintenance program to include these tasks in order to
address the identified unsafe condition.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
(77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012), and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Change Terminating Action Requirement
Air Canada (ACN) asked that the terminating action mandated by the
first SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012) be deemed optional. American
Airlines (AAL) stated that after complying with the inspections in the
first SNPRM, very little damage was found. AAL added that damage is
confined to the outer sleeve beyond 44,400 flight hours, and the wiring
damage does not occur until 17 years later when undisturbed. AAL
concluded that, given its service experience, Boeing's service data and
analysis and the proposed 15,000 flight-hour inspection interval, the
terminating action should not be mandated. ACN provided no
justification for its request.
We do not agree with the commenters. Mandating the terminating
action is based on our determination that, in this case, long term
continued operational safety would be better ensured by a modification
to remove the source of the problem, rather than by repetitive
inspections. As a matter of policy, we have determined that long-term
inspections might not provide the degree of safety necessary for the
transport airplane fleet. This determination has led us to consider
placing less emphasis on inspections and more emphasis on design
improvements. The modification is consistent with these conditions.
Therefore, we have not changed the second SNPRM in this regard.
Request To Justify Existing Repetitive Inspection Interval
ACN stated that it would like the FAA to confirm that the new
repetitive inspection interval proposed by Boeing is based on
sufficient evidence and supported by proper risk analysis. ACN noted
that the information should be specific to the Model 767 fleet and
should justify such a drastic increase in the frequency of the
repetitive inspection interval.
We agree to provide justification. Operators have reported finding
chafing of the fuel pump wire bundle before the accumulation of 30,000
flight cycles or 60,000 flight hours. Wire bundle chafing could wear
away the sleeving, jacket, and wire installation, in addition to
exposing metal conductors and causing electrical arcing. Based on these
reports, the design approval holder (DAH) recommended that the wiring
inspection required by this proposed AD be done within 15,000 flight
hours after doing the most recent inspection. The DAH also recommended
not including flight cycles in the inspection interval. We analyzed
their recommendations and agreed. The repetitive interval for the
wiring inspection is within 15,000 flight hours after the most recent
inspection until the terminating action has been done. We have not
changed the second SNPRM in this regard.
Request To Correct Certain Paragraph Identifiers
United Airlines (UAL), Japan Airlines (JAL), and UPS asked that the
paragraph identifiers referenced within certain paragraphs in the first
SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012) be corrected. UAL, JAL, and UPS
stated that those paragraph identifiers are incorrect and suggested
changes. The suggested changes to the first SNPRM are as follows:
The reference within paragraph (i)(2)(i)(C) that
identifies paragraph (h)(2)(i)(D) should identify paragraph
(i)(2)(i)(D).
The reference within paragraph (i)(2)(i)(D) that
identifies paragraph (h)(2) should identify paragraph (i)(2).
The reference within paragraph (k) that identifies
paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2) should identify paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2).
We agree with the commenters' requests for the reasons provided. We
have changed those paragraphs identified above accordingly.
Request To Clarify Terminating Action
JAL asked that paragraph (g) be added to paragraph (l) of the first
SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012), so that accomplishing the
terminating action specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-
28A0104, Revision 1, dated March 2, 2012, applies to paragraphs (g) and
(k) of the first SNPRM. JAL also asked that Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767-28A0104, Revision 1, dated March 2, 2012, be added to
paragraph (m) of the first SNPRM.
We agree to clarify the terminating action. We have changed the
last sentence of paragraph (l) of this second SNPRM to read:
``Accomplishing the replacement specified in this paragraph ends the
repetitive inspection requirements in paragraphs (g) and (k) of this
AD.'' However, we have not changed paragraph (m) of this second SNPRM
in this regard, because that paragraph gives credit for accomplishing
the terminating action required by paragraph (l) of this second SNPRM,
if the terminating action was done before the effective date of the AD
using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0104, dated January 25,
2011.
Request To Reference Certain AD Paragraph
UAL stated that it reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053,
Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011, which contains a note that refers
to paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of AD 2000-11-06, Amendment 39-11754 (65 FR
34928, June 1, 2000; corrected August 1, 2000 (65 FR 46862)). UAL
suggested that the first SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012), provide
information regarding the applicable equivalent paragraph in the
superseding AD.
We acknowledge that Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision
3, dated November 11, 2011, refers to paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of AD 2000-
11-06, Amendment 39-11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000; corrected August
1, 2000 (65 FR 46862)). Paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of AD 2000-11-06
corresponds to paragraph (i)(2)(ii) of this second SNPRM. However, we
do not agree with requiring a service information update, because the
note which refers to paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of that service information
will not adversely affect accomplishment of the required actions. We
have not changed the second SNPRM in this regard.
Request To Clarify Certain Language in the ``Comments'' Section of the
First SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012)
Boeing asked that the language in the ``Comments'' section of the
preamble of
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the first SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012), which refers to Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0104, Revision 1, dated March 2, 2012,
including procedures for a wiring change, be clarified. Boeing stated
that the language should emphasize that the procedures include the
addition of a conduit liner and new wire bundle.
We acknowledge and agree with the commenter's request for
clarification; however, the content of that section of the preamble of
the first SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012) does not reappear in this
second SNPRM. However, we have added the words ``with a conduit liner''
to paragraph (l) of this second SNPRM for clarification.
Request To Clarify Service Information
UAL requested that we reference new service information to address
minor corrections for Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0104,
Revision 1, dated March 2, 2012. UAL noted that certain figure callouts
should be revised.
We do not agree. Boeing has not yet issued a revised service
bulletin. Accomplishing Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0104,
Revision 1, dated March 2, 2012, addresses the identified unsafe
condition. If a new service bulletin is issued later, operators may
request an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (p) of this AD. We have not
changed the second SNPRM in this regard.
Request to Increase Work-Hours
UAL asked that the work-hours specified in the ``Costs of
Compliance'' section of the first SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012) be
increased. UAL stated that the new proposed action in the first SNPRM
specifies that it will take 33 work-hours per airplane; however, Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0104, Revision 1, dated March 2, 2012,
specifies 41.5 work-hours per airplane. UAL suggested increasing the
work-hours to be consistent with the service information.
We agree with the commenter. The cost data that was included in the
first SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012) has been updated. We have
changed the total number of work-hours for the ``new proposed action''
in the ``Costs of Compliance'' section of this second SNPRM
accordingly.
FAA's Determination
We are proposing this second supplemental NPRM 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. Certain changes described above expand the scope
of the first SNPRM (77 FR 39188, July 2, 2012). 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 second SNPRM.
Proposed Requirements of the Second SNPRM
This second SNPRM would require repetitive inspections to detect
discrepancies of the wiring and surrounding Teflon sleeves of the fuel
tank boost pumps and override/jettison pumps; replacement of the
sleeves with new sleeves, for certain airplanes; and repair or
replacement of the wiring and sleeves with new parts, as necessary; a
terminating action for the repetitive inspections, to eliminate wire
damage. This second SNPRM also would require revising the maintenance
program to incorporate changes to the airworthiness limitations
section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 414 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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Actions for airplanes with 7 work-hours x $85 None............... $595 per Up to $246,330 per
jettison pumps, required by AD per hour = $595 inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
2000-11-06, Amendment 39-11754 per inspection
(65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000; cycle.
corrected August 1, 2000 (65
FR 46862)).
Actions for airplanes without 5 work-hours x $85 None............... $425 per Up to $175,950 per
jettison pumps, required by AD per hour = $425 inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
2000-11-06 Amendment 39-11754 per inspection
(65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000; cycle.
corrected August 1, 2000 (65
FR 46862)).
New proposed action: Replace 42 work[dash]hours $6,061............. $9,631............ $3,987,234.
existing wire bundles with new x $85 per hour =
wire bundles. $3,570.
New proposed revision to 1 work-hour x $85 None............... $85............... $35,190.
maintenance program. per hour = $85.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that
would be required based on the results of the inspections. We have no
way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
repairs:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replace wire bundle sleeves if damage found 1 work hour x $85 per hour = $1,452 $1,537.
during inspections. $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,
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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),
(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.
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
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2000-11-06, Amendment 39-11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000; corrected
August 1, 2000 (65 FR 46862)), and adding the following new AD:
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2010-1160; Directorate Identifier
2010-NM-148-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by April 22,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2000-11-06, Amendment 39-11754 (65 FR
34928, June 1, 2000; corrected August 1, 2000 (65 FR 46862)).
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, -
300F, and -400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated
November 11, 2011.
(2) This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or Critical
Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with
these actions and/or CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired
in the areas addressed by this AD, the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions 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 according
to paragraph (p) of this AD. The request should include a
description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the
continued operational safety of the airplane.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by fleet information indicating that the
repetitive inspection interval in the existing AD is too long
because excessive chafing of the sleeving continues to occur much
earlier than expected between scheduled inspections. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct chafing of the fuel pump wire
insulation and consequent exposure of the electrical conductor,
which could result in electrical arcing between the wires and
conduit and consequent fire or explosion of the fuel tank.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Retained Repetitive Inspections
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (a) of AD
2000-11-06, Amendment 39-11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000; corrected
August 1, 2000 (65 FR 46862)), with revised service information.
Perform a detailed visual inspection to detect discrepancies--
including the presence of cuts, splits, holes, worn areas, and
lacing ties installed on the outside of the sleeves (except at the
sleeve ends)--of the Teflon sleeves surrounding the wiring of the
fuel tank boost pumps and override/jettison pumps, at the earlier of
the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, in
accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 1,
dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0053,
Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-
28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 60,000 flight hours or 30,000
flight cycles, whichever occurs first. As of the effective date of
this AD, only Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated
November 11, 2011, may be used to do the actions required by this
paragraph.
(1) Prior to the accumulation of 50,000 total flight hours, or
within 90 days after July 6, 2000 (the effective date of AD 2000-11-
06, Amendment 39-11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000; corrected August
1, 2000 (65 FR 46862)), whichever occurs later.
(2) Within 18 months after July 6, 2000 (the effective date of
AD 2000-11-06, Amendment 39-11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000;
corrected August 1, 2000 (65 FR 46862)).
(h) Retained Corrective Actions
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (b) of AD
2000-11-06, Amendment 39-11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000; corrected
August 1, 2000 (65 FR 46862)), with revised service information. If
any discrepancy is detected during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD: Prior to further flight, remove the Teflon
sleeves and perform a detailed visual inspection to detect damage of
the wiring, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 1, dated August 5,
1999; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 2, dated
June 24, 2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3,
dated November 11, 2011. As of the effective date of this AD, only
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11,
2011, may be used to do the actions required by this paragraph.
(1) If no damage to the wiring is detected, prior to further
flight, install new Teflon sleeves, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053,
Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-
28A0053, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin
767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011. As of the
effective date of this AD, only Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053,
Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011, may be used to do the actions
required by this paragraph.
(2) If any damage to the wiring is detected, prior to further
flight, accomplish the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD.
(i) Retained Corrective Actions
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (c) of AD
2000-11-06, Amendment 39-11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000; corrected
August 1, 2000 (65 FR 46862)), with revised service information. If
any damage to the wiring is detected during any inspection required
by paragraph (h) of this AD: Prior to further flight, perform a
detailed visual inspection to determine if the wiring damage was
caused by arcing, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-
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28A0053, Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or Boeing
Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011.
As of the effective date of this AD, only Boeing Service Bulletin
767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011, may be used to do
the actions required by this paragraph.
(1) If the wire damage was not caused by arcing: Prior to
further flight, repair any damaged wires or replace the wires with
new or serviceable wires, as applicable, and install new Teflon
sleeves, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 1, dated August 5,
1999; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 2, dated
June 24, 2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3,
dated November 11, 2011. As of the effective date of this AD, only
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11,
2011, may be used to do the actions required by this paragraph.
(2) If any damage caused by arcing is found: Prior to further
flight, perform an inspection for signs of fuel inside the conduit
or on the wires, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 1, dated August 5,
1999; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 2, dated
June 24, 2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3,
dated November 11, 2011. As of the effective date of this AD, only
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11,
2011, may be used to do the actions required by this paragraph.
(i) If no sign of fuel is found, accomplish the actions
specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i)(A), (i)(2)(i)(B), (i)(2)(i)(C),
and (i)(2)(i)(D) of this AD.
(A) Prior to further flight, repair the wires or replace the
wires with new or serviceable wires, as applicable, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-
28A0053, Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or Boeing
Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011.
As of the effective date of this AD, only Boeing Service Bulletin
767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011, may be used to do
the actions required by this paragraph.
(B) Prior to further flight, install new Teflon sleeves, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11,
2011. As of the effective date of this AD, only Boeing Service
Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011, may be
used to do the actions required by this paragraph.
(C) Repeat the inspection for signs of fuel inside the conduit
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 flight hours, until the
requirements of paragraph (i)(2)(i)(D) of this AD have been
accomplished. If any fuel is found inside the conduit during any
inspection required by this paragraph, prior to further flight,
replace the conduit with a new or serviceable conduit in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-
28A0053, Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or Boeing
Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011.
Thereafter, repeat the inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD at intervals not to exceed 60,000 flight hours or 30,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first. As of the effective date of this AD,
only Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November
11, 2011, may be used to do the actions required by this paragraph.
(D) Within 6,000 flight hours or 18 months after the initial
fuel inspection specified by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, whichever
occurs first, replace the conduit with a new or serviceable conduit,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11,
2011. Such conduit replacement constitutes terminating action for
the repetitive fuel inspections required by paragraph (i)(2)(i)(C)
of this AD. As of the effective date of this AD, only Boeing Service
Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011, may be
used to do the actions required by this paragraph.
(ii) If any fuel is found in the conduit or on any wire: Prior
to further flight, replace the conduit with a new or serviceable
conduit, replace damaged wires with new or serviceable wires, and
install new Teflon sleeves; in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 1,
dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0053,
Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-
28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011. Thereafter, repeat the
inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD at intervals not to
exceed 60,000 flight hours or 30,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs
first. As of the effective date of this AD, only Boeing Service
Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011, may be
used to do the actions required by this paragraph.
(j) Retained Pump Retest
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (d) of AD
2000-11-06, Amendment 39-11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000; corrected
August 1, 2000 (65 FR 46862)), with revised service information. For
any wire bundle removed and reinstalled during any inspection
required by this AD: Prior to further flight after such
reinstallation, retest the fuel pump in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053,
Revision 1, dated August 5, 1999; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-
28A0053, Revision 2, dated June 24, 2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin
767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011. As of the
effective date of this AD, only Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053,
Revision 3, dated November 11, 2011, may be used to do the actions
required by this paragraph.
(k) New Repetitive Inspections With Reduced Inspection Intervals
Do the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD at the
time specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, as
applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0053, Revision 3, dated November 11,
2011. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed
15,000 flight hours. Accomplishing the first inspection in this
paragraph ends the repetitive inspection requirements in paragraph
(g) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes on which the inspection required by paragraph
(g) of this AD has been done as of the effective date of this AD: Do
the inspection within 15,000 flight hours after the most recent
inspection or within 6,000 flight hours after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later, but not to exceed 60,000 flight
hours after the most recent inspection required by paragraph (g) of
this AD.
(2) For airplanes on which the inspection required by paragraph
(g) of this AD has not been done as of the effective date of this
AD: Do the inspection before the accumulation of 15,000 total flight
hours or within 6,000 flight hours after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later.
(l) New Terminating Action
Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD: Replace
the fuel boost pump and override/jettison pump wire bundles inside
the in-tank electrical conduit with a conduit liner and new wire
bundles, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0104, Revision 1, dated March
2, 2012. Accomplishing the replacement specified in this paragraph
ends the repetitive inspection requirements in paragraphs (g) and
(k) of this AD.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (l) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-
28A0104, dated January 25, 2011.
(n) New Maintenance Program Revision
Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
maintenance program to incorporate CDCCL Task 28-AWL-29, ``In-Tank
AC Fuel Pump Wire Bundles With Protective Liner;'' and CDCCL Task
28-AWL-30, ``Fuel Boost Pump Wires in Conduit Installation--In Fuel
Tank;'' of Section 9, of Boeing 767 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs)
and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), of the Boeing 767
Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document, D622T001-9, Revision
October 2012.
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(o) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs
After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (n) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/
or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs
are approved as an alternative method of compliance in accordance
with the procedures specified in paragraph (p) of this AD.
(p) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2000-11-06,
Amendment 39-11754 (65 FR 34928, June 1, 2000; corrected August 1,
2000 (65 FR 46862)), are approved as AMOCs with the corresponding
requirements of this AD. Compliance time extensions approved
previously in accordance with AD 2000-11-06 are not approved as
AMOCs for the compliance times required by paragraph (k) of this AD.
(q) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Rebel Nichols,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6509; fax: 425-917-6590;
email: rebel.nichols@faa.gov.
(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; 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, February 26, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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