Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes, 58487-58489 [2013-23076]

Download as PDF 58487 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 78, No. 185 Tuesday, September 24, 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–2013–0792; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–118–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER series airplanes, and Model 777 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by testing reports on certain Honeywell phase 3 display units (DUs). These DUs exhibited susceptibility to radio frequency emissions in WiFi frequency bands at radiated power levels below the levels that the displays are required to tolerate for certification of WiFi system installations. The phase 3 DUs provide primary flight information including airspeed, altitude, pitch and roll attitude, heading, and navigation information to the flightcrew. This proposed AD would require replacing the existing phase 3 DUs with new phase 3A DUs and installing new DU database software. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of flight-critical information displayed to the flightcrew during a critical phase of flight, such as an approach or takeoff, which could result in loss of airplane control at an altitude insufficient for recovery, or controlled flight into terrain or obstacles. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 8, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:25 Sep 23, 2013 Jkt 229001 • Federal Rulemaking 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, WA 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: Gregg Nesemeier, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM– 130S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6479; fax: 425–917– 6590; email: gregg.nesemeier@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– 2013–0792; Directorate Identifier 2013– NM–118–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 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 This proposed AD resulted from instrumented testing on Model 737 series airplanes that were equipped with certain Honeywell DUs. This testing determined that certain Honeywell phase 3 DUs exhibited flickering and blanking when subjected to radio frequency emissions in WiFi frequency bands at radiated power levels below those that the displays are required to tolerate for certification of a WiFi installation. Display blanking durations of as long as 6 minutes were observed during testing. The phase 3 DUs provide primary flight information including airspeed, altitude, pitch and roll attitude, heading, and navigation information to the flightcrew. These Honeywell phase 3 DUs are installed on certain Model 737 and Model 777 airplanes. This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of flightcritical information displayed to the flightcrew during a critical phase of flight, such as an approach or takeoff, which could result in loss of airplane control at an altitude insufficient for recovery, or controlled flight into terrain or obstacles. Relevant Service Information We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–31– 1471, dated November 29, 2012; and Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–31–0187, dated November 29, 2012. For information on the procedures, see this service information at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA–2013– 0792. 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 E:\FR\FM\24SEP1.SGM 24SEP1 58488 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 24, 2013 / Proposed Rules develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements Costs of Compliance This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information identified previously. We estimate that this proposed AD affects 157 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Replacement (139 Model 737 airplanes) ..... Replacement (18 Model 777 airplanes) ....... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ........... 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ........... Authority for this Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 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. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:25 Sep 23, 2013 Jkt 229001 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. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): ■ The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– 2013–0792; Directorate Identifier 2013– NM–118–AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 8, 2013. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company airplanes, certificated in any category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER series airplanes. (2) Model 777–200, 777–200LR, 777–300, 777–300ER, and 777F series airplanes. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 31, Instruments. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by testing reports on certain Honeywell phase 3 display units (DUs). These DUs exhibited susceptibility to radio frequency emissions in WiFi frequency bands at radiated power levels below the levels that the displays are required to tolerate for certification of WiFi system installations. The phase 3 DUs provide PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Cost per product Parts cost Sfmt 4702 $10,200 10,200 $10,370 10,455 Cost on U.S. operators $1,441,430 188,190 primary flight information, including airspeed, altitude, pitch and roll attitude, heading, and navigation information, to the flightcrew. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of flight-critical information displayed to the flightcrew during a critical phase of flight, such as an approach or takeoff, which could result in loss of airplane control at an altitude insufficient for recovery, or controlled flight into terrain or obstacles. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Software and DU Installation Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD: Do the applicable actions required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. (1) For Model 737 airplanes: Install new database software into the display electronics units, and replace the existing phase 3 common display system (CDS) DUs with new phase 3A CDS DUs, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–31– 1471, dated November 29, 2012. (2) For Model 777 airplanes: Install the DU database software into the left and right airplane information management system core processor module/graphics generator, and replace the existing phase 3 DUs with new phase 3A DUs, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–31– 0187, dated November 29, 2012. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in 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) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair E:\FR\FM\24SEP1.SGM 24SEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 24, 2013 / Proposed Rules required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes ODA that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (i) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Gregg Nesemeier, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; phone: 425–917– 6479; fax: 425–917–6590; email: gregg.nesemeier@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, WA 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, on September 13, 2013. Jeffrey E. Duven, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2013–23076 Filed 9–23–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0682; Airspace Docket No. 13–ASO–17] Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; McMinnville, TN Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to amend Class E Airspace at McMinnville, TN, as the Warri Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) has been decommissioned and new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures have been developed at Warren County Memorial Airport. This action would enhance the safety and airspace management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 8, 2013. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule to: U. S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, West Building mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:25 Sep 23, 2013 Jkt 229001 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey SE., Washington, DC 20590– 0001; Telephone: 1–800–647–5527; Fax: 202–493–2251. You must identify the Docket Number FAA–2013–0682; Airspace Docket No. 13–ASO–17, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit and review received comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305–6364. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA– 2013–0682; Airspace Docket No. 13– ASO–17) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Persons wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ‘‘Comments to Docket No. FAA–2013–0682; Airspace Docket No. 13–ASO–17.’’ The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received before the specified closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from and comments submitted through https:// www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 58489 also be accessed through the FAA’s Web page at https://www.faa.gov/airports_ airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/ airspace_amendments/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see the ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM’s should contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267–9677, to request a copy of Advisory circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking distribution System, which describes the application procedure. The Proposal The FAA is considering an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend Class E airspace within a 7.2-mile radius, extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to support new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures developed at Warren County Memorial Airport, McMinnville, TN. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Warri NDB and cancellation of the NDB approach, and for continued safety and management of IFR operations at the airport. Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9X, dated August 7, 2013, and effective September 15, 2013, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, E:\FR\FM\24SEP1.SGM 24SEP1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0792; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-118-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER 
series airplanes, and Model 777 airplanes. This proposed AD was 
prompted by testing reports on certain Honeywell phase 3 display units 
(DUs). These DUs exhibited susceptibility to radio frequency emissions 
in WiFi frequency bands at radiated power levels below the levels that 
the displays are required to tolerate for certification of WiFi system 
installations. The phase 3 DUs provide primary flight information 
including airspeed, altitude, pitch and roll attitude, heading, and 
navigation information to the flightcrew. This proposed AD would 
require replacing the existing phase 3 DUs with new phase 3A DUs and 
installing new DU database software. We are proposing this AD to 
prevent loss of flight-critical information displayed to the flightcrew 
during a critical phase of flight, such as an approach or takeoff, 
which could result in loss of airplane control at an altitude 
insufficient for recovery, or controlled flight into terrain or 
obstacles.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 8, 
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 Rulemaking 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, WA 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: Gregg Nesemeier, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, Seattle Aircraft Certification 
Office, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; 
phone: 425-917-6479; fax: 425-917-6590; email: gregg.nesemeier@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-2013-0792; 
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-118-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

    This proposed AD resulted from instrumented testing on Model 737 
series airplanes that were equipped with certain Honeywell DUs. This 
testing determined that certain Honeywell phase 3 DUs exhibited 
flickering and blanking when subjected to radio frequency emissions in 
WiFi frequency bands at radiated power levels below those that the 
displays are required to tolerate for certification of a WiFi 
installation. Display blanking durations of as long as 6 minutes were 
observed during testing. The phase 3 DUs provide primary flight 
information including airspeed, altitude, pitch and roll attitude, 
heading, and navigation information to the flightcrew. These Honeywell 
phase 3 DUs are installed on certain Model 737 and Model 777 airplanes. 
This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of flight-
critical information displayed to the flightcrew during a critical 
phase of flight, such as an approach or takeoff, which could result in 
loss of airplane control at an altitude insufficient for recovery, or 
controlled flight into terrain or obstacles.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-31-1471, 
dated November 29, 2012; and Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 
777-31-0187, dated November 29, 2012. For information on the 
procedures, see this service information at https://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for Docket No. FAA-2013-0792.

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

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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 identified previously.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 157 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated costs
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                                                                                   Cost per       Cost on U.S.
              Action                        Labor cost            Parts cost        product         operators
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Replacement (139 Model 737          2 work-hours x $85 per             $10,200         $10,370        $1,441,430
 airplanes).                         hour = $170.
Replacement (18 Model 777           3 work-hours x $85 per              10,200          10,455           188,190
 airplanes).                         hour = $255.
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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),
    (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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2013-0792; Directorate Identifier 
2013-NM-118-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by November 8, 2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company airplanes, certificated in 
any category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series 
airplanes.
    (2) Model 777-200, 777-200LR, 777-300, 777-300ER, and 777F 
series airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 31, Instruments.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by testing reports on certain Honeywell 
phase 3 display units (DUs). These DUs exhibited susceptibility to 
radio frequency emissions in WiFi frequency bands at radiated power 
levels below the levels that the displays are required to tolerate 
for certification of WiFi system installations. The phase 3 DUs 
provide primary flight information, including airspeed, altitude, 
pitch and roll attitude, heading, and navigation information, to the 
flightcrew. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of flight-
critical information displayed to the flightcrew during a critical 
phase of flight, such as an approach or takeoff, which could result 
in loss of airplane control at an altitude insufficient for 
recovery, or controlled flight into terrain or obstacles.

 (f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Software and DU Installation

    Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD: Do the 
applicable actions required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this 
AD.
    (1) For Model 737 airplanes: Install new database software into 
the display electronics units, and replace the existing phase 3 
common display system (CDS) DUs with new phase 3A CDS DUs, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special 
Attention Service Bulletin 737-31-1471, dated November 29, 2012.
    (2) For Model 777 airplanes: Install the DU database software 
into the left and right airplane information management system core 
processor module/graphics generator, and replace the existing phase 
3 DUs with new phase 3A DUs, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-31-
0187, dated November 29, 2012.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local 
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending 
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in 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) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used for any repair

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required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial 
Airplanes ODA that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, 
to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the 
repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the 
approval must specifically refer to this AD.

(i) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Gregg Nesemeier, 
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, Seattle 
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
Washington 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6479; fax: 425-917-6590; 
email: gregg.nesemeier@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, WA 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, on September 13, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-23076 Filed 9-23-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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