Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing Company Airplanes, 52190-52192 [2014-20213]

Download as PDF 52190 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 170 / Wednesday, September 3, 2014 / Rules and Regulations (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 9, dated February 2013, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the actions specified in Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 9, dated February 2013, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX Maintenance Manual, is within the times specified in that maintenance manual, or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, except as provided by paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD. (1) The term ‘‘landings’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ column of any table in the service information means total airplane landings. (2) The term ‘‘flight hours’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ column of any table in the service information means total flight hours. (3) The term ‘‘flight cycles’’ in the ‘‘First Inspection’’ column of any table in the service information means total flight cycles. (4) For task number 52–20–00–610–801–01 52–205 the initial compliance time is within 24 months after the effective date of this AD. (h) Terminating Action for the Affected AD Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2010– 26–05, Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010), for Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. (i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals After accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 8, dated July 2012, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX Maintenance Manual. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:42 Sep 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. Information may be emailed to: 9–ANM–116– AMOC–REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (l) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2012–0157, dated August 23, 2012, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/ #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0794-0002. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 113877, Revision 9, dated February 2013, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX Maintenance Manual. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–440–6700; Internet https:// www.dassaultfalcon.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 1, 2014. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2014–19020 Filed 9–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0978; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–120–AD; Amendment 39–17958; AD 2014–17–05] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing Company Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 767–400ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of turbine wheel bursts in the air driven pump (ADP) turbine gearbox assembly (TGA), which resulted in the release of high energy fragments. This AD requires replacing the existing ADP TGA with an improved ADP TGA. We are issuing this AD to prevent fragments from an uncontained turbine wheel burst penetrating the fuselage and striking passengers, or penetrating the wing-to-body fairing and striking ground handling or maintenance personnel, causing serious injury. DATES: This AD is effective October 8, 2014. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 8, 2014. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet https:// www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. SUMMARY: Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for E:\FR\FM\03SER1.SGM 03SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 170 / Wednesday, September 3, 2014 / Rules and Regulations and locating Docket No. FAA–2013– 0978; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Frey, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM– 130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6468; fax: 425–917–6190; email: kenneth.frey@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 767–400ER series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 6, 2013 (78 FR 73460). The NPRM was prompted by reports of turbine wheel bursts in the ADP TGA, which resulted in the release of high energy fragments. The NPRM proposed to require replacing the existing ADP TGA with an improved ADP TGA. We are issuing this AD to prevent fragments from an uncontained turbine wheel burst penetrating the fuselage and striking passengers, or penetrating the wing-to-body fairing and striking ground handling or maintenance personnel, causing serious injury. Revised Service Information In Note 1 to paragraph (g) of the NPRM (78 FR 73460, December 6, 2013), we referred to Fairchild Controls Service Bulletin N012000000–29–03, Revision 2, dated January 29, 2013, as a source of guidance information for modifying an existing ADP TGA. Since the NPRM was published, Fairchild Controls has published Fairchild Controls Service Bulletin N012000000– 29–03, Revision 3, dated March 7, 2014. We have revised Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this final rule to refer to Fairchild Controls Service Bulletin N012000000– 29–03, Revision 3, dated March 7, 2014. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the proposal (78 FR 73460, December 6, 2013) and the FAA’s response to the comment. Request to Clarify Compliance Time Boeing commented that the compliance time in paragraph (i) of the proposed NPRM (78 FR 73460, December 6, 2013) was confusing and requested clarification. Boeing stated that the compliance time in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767– 29–0113, dated May 29, 2013, is 36 months after the release date of that service bulletin, which was May 29, 2013. Boeing asked if the NPRM’s compliance time was also 36 months after that service bulletin’s release date, or if it was 36 months after the effective date of the final rule. Boeing suggested that paragraph (i) of the proposed NPRM 52191 be revised to state ‘‘36 months after the effective date of the AD.’’ We agree to clarify the compliance time. Paragraph (i) of this AD explains that where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–29–0113, dated May 29, 2013, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time ‘‘after the effective date of this AD. Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–29–0113, dated May 29, 2013, specifies a compliance time of ‘‘within 36 months after the original issue date of this service bulletin.’’ Therefore, the compliance time for accomplishing the replacement required by this AD is within 36 months after the effective date of this AD. No change was made to this final rule regarding this issue. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes: • Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 73460, December 6, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition; and • Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 73460, December 6, 2013). Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 37 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Action Replacement ........................................................................... wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:42 Sep 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 Parts cost Labor cost 7 work-hours × $85 per hour = $595. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators. $114,705 $115,300 $4,266,100 Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: E:\FR\FM\03SER1.SGM 03SER1 52192 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 170 / Wednesday, September 3, 2014 / Rules and Regulations (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: (h) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an ADP TGA having part number N012000000 or N012000000–1 on any airplane. 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): ■ 2014–17–05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39–17958; Docket No. FAA–2013–0978; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–120–AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 8, 2014. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767–400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–29–0113, dated May 29, 2013. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic Power. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of turbine wheel bursts in the air driven pump (ADP) turbine gearbox assembly (TGA), which resulted in the release of high energy fragments. We are issuing this AD to prevent fragments from an uncontained turbine wheel burst penetrating the fuselage and striking passengers, or penetrating the wingto-body fairing and striking ground handling or maintenance personnel, causing serious injury. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:42 Sep 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 (g) Replacement of Turbine Gearbox Assembly Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: At the time specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–29–0113, dated May 29, 2013, replace the existing ADP TGA having part number N012000000 or N012000000–1 with an improved ADP TGA having part number N012000000–2 or N012000000–3, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–29–0113, dated May 29, 2013. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Guidance on modifying an existing ADP TGA so it can be re-identified as part number N012000000–2 or N012000000–3 can be found in Fairchild Controls Service Bulletin N012000000–29–03, Revision 3, dated March 7, 2014. (i) Exception to Service Information Specifications Where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–29–0113, dated May 29, 2013, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time ‘‘after the effective date of this AD.’’ (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@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 required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Kenneth Frey, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057– 3356; phone: 425–917–6468; fax: 425–917– 6190; email: kenneth.frey@faa.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–29–0113, dated May 29, 2013. (ii) Reserved. (3) 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. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington on August 15, 2014. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2014–20213 Filed 9–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0994; Airspace Docket No. 13–ASW–29] Establishment of Class E Airspace; Albuquerque, NM Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action establishes Class E airspace at the Albuquerque VHF Omni-Directional Radio Range Tactical Air Navigation Aid (VORTAC), Albuquerque, NM, to facilitate vectoring of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft under control of Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). This improves the safety and management of IFR operations within the National Airspace System. DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, November 13, 2014. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03SER1.SGM 03SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 170 (Wednesday, September 3, 2014)]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-20213]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0978; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-120-AD; 
Amendment 39-17958; AD 2014-17-05]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
The Boeing Company Model 767-400ER series airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by reports of turbine wheel bursts in the air driven pump 
(ADP) turbine gearbox assembly (TGA), which resulted in the release of 
high energy fragments. This AD requires replacing the existing ADP TGA 
with an improved ADP TGA. We are issuing this AD to prevent fragments 
from an uncontained turbine wheel burst penetrating the fuselage and 
striking passengers, or penetrating the wing-to-body fairing and 
striking ground handling or maintenance personnel, causing serious 
injury.

DATES: This AD is effective October 8, 2014.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 8, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P. 
O. Box 3707, MC2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000, 
extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 
You may review this referenced service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-
227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for

[[Page 52191]]

and locating Docket No. FAA-2013-0978; or in person at the Docket 
Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory 
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address 
for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Management 
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Frey, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
phone: 425-917-6468; fax: 425-917-6190; email: kenneth.frey@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company 
Model 767-400ER series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on December 6, 2013 (78 FR 73460). The NPRM was prompted by 
reports of turbine wheel bursts in the ADP TGA, which resulted in the 
release of high energy fragments. The NPRM proposed to require 
replacing the existing ADP TGA with an improved ADP TGA. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent fragments from an uncontained turbine wheel burst 
penetrating the fuselage and striking passengers, or penetrating the 
wing-to-body fairing and striking ground handling or maintenance 
personnel, causing serious injury.

Revised Service Information

    In Note 1 to paragraph (g) of the NPRM (78 FR 73460, December 6, 
2013), we referred to Fairchild Controls Service Bulletin N012000000-
29-03, Revision 2, dated January 29, 2013, as a source of guidance 
information for modifying an existing ADP TGA. Since the NPRM was 
published, Fairchild Controls has published Fairchild Controls Service 
Bulletin N012000000-29-03, Revision 3, dated March 7, 2014. We have 
revised Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this final rule to refer to 
Fairchild Controls Service Bulletin N012000000-29-03, Revision 3, dated 
March 7, 2014.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comment received on the proposal 
(78 FR 73460, December 6, 2013) and the FAA's response to the comment.

Request to Clarify Compliance Time

    Boeing commented that the compliance time in paragraph (i) of the 
proposed NPRM (78 FR 73460, December 6, 2013) was confusing and 
requested clarification. Boeing stated that the compliance time in 
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-29-0113, dated May 29, 
2013, is 36 months after the release date of that service bulletin, 
which was May 29, 2013. Boeing asked if the NPRM's compliance time was 
also 36 months after that service bulletin's release date, or if it was 
36 months after the effective date of the final rule. Boeing suggested 
that paragraph (i) of the proposed NPRM be revised to state ``36 months 
after the effective date of the AD.''
    We agree to clarify the compliance time. Paragraph (i) of this AD 
explains that where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-29-
0113, dated May 29, 2013, specifies a compliance time ``after the 
original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires 
compliance within the specified compliance time ``after the effective 
date of this AD. Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-29-0113, 
dated May 29, 2013, specifies a compliance time of ``within 36 months 
after the original issue date of this service bulletin.'' Therefore, 
the compliance time for accomplishing the replacement required by this 
AD is within 36 months after the effective date of this AD. No change 
was made to this final rule regarding this issue.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and 
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have 
determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (78 FR 73460, December 6, 2013) for correcting the unsafe 
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 73460, December 6, 2013).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 37 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this 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.........................  7 work-hours x $85 per         $114,705         $115,300       $4,266,100
                                       hour = $595.
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Authority for this Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:

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    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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):

2014-17-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17958; Docket No. FAA-
2013-0978; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-120-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 8, 2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-400ER series 
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing 
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-29-0113, dated May 29, 2013.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic 
Power.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of turbine wheel bursts in the 
air driven pump (ADP) turbine gearbox assembly (TGA), which resulted 
in the release of high energy fragments. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent fragments from an uncontained turbine wheel burst 
penetrating the fuselage and striking passengers, or penetrating the 
wing-to-body fairing and striking ground handling or maintenance 
personnel, causing serious injury.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Replacement of Turbine Gearbox Assembly

    Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: At the time 
specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special 
Attention Service Bulletin 767-29-0113, dated May 29, 2013, replace 
the existing ADP TGA having part number N012000000 or N012000000-1 
with an improved ADP TGA having part number N012000000-2 or 
N012000000-3, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-29-0113, dated May 29, 
2013.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:  Guidance on modifying an 
existing ADP TGA so it can be re-identified as part number 
N012000000-2 or N012000000-3 can be found in Fairchild Controls 
Service Bulletin N012000000-29-03, Revision 3, dated March 7, 2014.

(h) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an 
ADP TGA having part number N012000000 or N012000000-1 on any 
airplane.

(i) Exception to Service Information Specifications

    Where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-29-0113, 
dated May 29, 2013, specifies a compliance time ``after the original 
issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance 
within the specified compliance time ``after the effective date of 
this AD.''

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local 
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending 
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) 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 required by this AD if it is approved by the 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization 
(ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make 
those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must 
meet the certification basis of the airplane.

(k) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Kenneth Frey, 
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, 
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6468; fax: 425-917-6190; email: 
kenneth.frey@faa.gov.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-29-0113, dated 
May 29, 2013.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) 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.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington on August 15, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-20213 Filed 9-2-14; 8:45 am]
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