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2015.
Kathleen B. Hogan,
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Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0496; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–101–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to supersede
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005–18–
18, which applies to certain The Boeing
Company Model 757 airplanes. AD
2005–18–18 currently requires
inspections of certain wire bundles in
the left and right engine-to-wing aft
fairings for discrepancies; installation of
back-to-back p-clamps between the wire
and hydraulic supply tube at the aft end
of the right-hand strut only; and
associated re-routing of the wire
bundles, if necessary. Since we issued
AD 2005–18–18, we have determined
that the service information referenced
in AD 2005–18–18 did not adequately
address fuel shutoff valve (FSV) wires at
the aft end of the struts. This proposed
AD would add an installation of spiral
cable wrap on FSV wires at the aft end
of the strut, for both left and right
engines, and related investigative and
corrective actions. We are proposing
this AD to prevent chafing between the
wire bundle and the structure of the aft
fairing, which could result in electrical
arcing and subsequent ignition of
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flammable vapors and possible
uncontrollable fire.
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by May 11, 2015.
DATES:
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, WA 98124–2207;
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
this referenced service information at
the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
0496.
ADDRESSES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
0496; 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:
Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6498;
fax: 425–917–6590; email:
christopher.r.baker@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2015–0496; Directorate Identifier
2014–NM–101–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.
18 to prevent chafing between the wire
bundle and the structure of the aft
fairing, which could result in electrical
arcing and subsequent ignition of
flammable vapors and possible
uncontrollable fire.
Discussion
On August 31, 2005, we issued AD
2005–18–18, Amendment 39–14258 (70
FR 53554, September 9, 2005), for
certain The Boeing Company Model
757–200, –200PF, –200CB, and –300
series airplanes. AD 2005–18–18
requires inspections of certain wire
bundles in the left and right engine-towing aft fairings for discrepancies;
installation of back-to-back p-clamps
between the wire and hydraulic supply
tube at the aft end of the right-hand strut
only; and associated re-routing of the
wire bundles, if necessary. AD 2005–
18–18 resulted from a report indicating
that a circuit breaker for the fuel shutoff
valve tripped due to a wire that chafed
against the structure in the flammable
leakage zone of the aft fairing, causing
a short circuit. We issued AD 2005–18–
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Actions Since AD 2005–18–18,
Amendment 39–14258 (70 FR 53554,
September 9, 2005), Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2005–18–18,
Amendment 39–14258 (70 FR 53554,
September 9, 2005), we received a
report that the service information
referenced in AD 2005–18–18 did not
adequately address FSV wires at the aft
end of the strut, for both left and right
engine struts. The proposed installation
of tetrafluoroethylene spiral cable wrap
on the FSV wires at the aft end of the
strut would provide additional wiring
protection.
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
Bulletins 757–28A0073 and 757–
28A0074, both Revision 2, both dated
June 4, 2009. The service information
describes procedures for inspecting
certain wire bundles in the left and right
engine-to-wing aft fairings for
discrepancies; installing back-to-back pclamps between the wire and hydraulic
supply tube at the aft end of the righthand strut only; associated re-routing of
the wire bundles, if necessary; and
installing spiral cable wrap on FSV
wires on the aft ends of the left and right
engine struts, and related investigative
and corrective actions. Refer to this
service information for information on
the procedures and compliance times.
This service information is reasonably
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available; see ADDRESSES for ways to
access this service information.
FAA’s Determination
We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all the relevant information
and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same
type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would retain all
requirements of AD 2005–18–18,
Amendment 39–14258 (70 FR 53554,
September 9, 2005). This proposed AD
would add a requirement to install
spiral cable wrap on FSV wires at the aft
end of the strut, for both left and right
engines, and related investigative and
corrective actions. This proposed AD
would require accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information identified previously.
The phrase ‘‘related investigative
actions’’ is used in this proposed AD.
‘‘Related investigative actions’’ are
follow-on actions that (1) are related to
the primary action, and (2) further
investigate the nature of any condition
found. Related investigative actions in
an AD could include, for example,
inspections.
The phrase ‘‘corrective actions’’ is
used in this proposed AD. ‘‘Corrective
actions’’ are actions that correct or
address any condition found. Corrective
actions in an AD could include, for
example, repairs.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 346 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
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Inspection of certain wire bun- Between 16 and 44 workdles, and p-clamp installahours × $85 per hour = Betion [retained actions from
tween $1,360 and $3,740.
AD 2005–18–18, Amendment 39–14258 (70 FR
53554, September 9, 2005)].
Installation of spiral cable
10 work-hours × $85 per hour
wrap [new proposed action].
= $850.
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.
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$600
$10
Cost per product
Between $1,960 and $4,340
Between $678,160 and
$1,501,640.
$860 .......................................
$297,560.
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
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Cost on U.S. operators
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.
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Regulatory Findings
We have 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 that the 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:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2005–18–18, Amendment 39–14258 (70
FR 53554, September 9, 2005), and
adding the following new AD:
■
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2015–0496; Directorate Identifier 2014–
NM–101–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
AD action by May 11, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2005–18–18,
Amendment 39–14258 (70 FR 53554,
September 9, 2005).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 757–200, –200PF, –200CB, and –300
series airplanes; certificated in any category;
equipped with Rolls-Royce engines; as
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletins
757–28A0073 and 757–28A0074, both
Revision 2, both dated June 4, 2009.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that the
service information referenced in AD 2005–
18–18, Amendment 39–14258 (70 FR 53554,
September 9, 2005), did not adequately
address fuel shutoff valve (FSV) wires at the
aft end of the strut, for both left and right
engine struts. We are issuing this AD to
prevent chafing between the wire bundle and
the structure of the aft fairing, which could
result in electrical arcing and subsequent
ignition of flammable vapors and possible
uncontrollable fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained One-Time Inspections/Related
Investigative and Corrective Actions
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (f) of AD 2005–18–18, Amendment
39–14258 (70 FR 53554, September 9, 2005),
with new service information. Within 60
months after October 14, 2005 (the effective
date of AD 2005–18–18), do the actions
required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
this AD.
(1) Accomplish the detailed inspections for
discrepancies of the wire bundles in the left
and right engine-to-wing aft fairings, and
applicable and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary, as applicable,
by doing all the actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletins listed in Table 1
to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. As of the
effective date of this AD, use only Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 757–28A0073 or 757–
28A0074, both Revision 2, both dated June 4,
2009, as applicable. Accomplish any related
investigative and corrective actions before
further flight, in accordance with the
applicable service bulletin. For the purposes
of this AD, a detailed inspection is: ‘‘An
intensive examination of a specific item,
installation, or assembly to detect damage,
failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is
normally supplemented with a direct source
of good lighting at an intensity deemed
appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror,
magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary.
Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures
may be required.’’
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (G)(1) OF THIS AD—AIRPLANE MODELS AND SERVICE BULLETINS
Boeing alert
service bulletin
Boeing airplanes
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Model
Model
Model
Model
Model
Model
757–200, –200CB, and –200PF series airplanes .........
757–200, –200CB, and –200PF series airplanes .........
757–200, –200CB, and –200PF series airplanes .........
757–300 series airplanes ...............................................
757–300 series airplanes ...............................................
757–300 series airplanes ...............................................
(2) Install back-to-back p-clamps between
the wire and hydraulic supply tube at the aft
end of the right-hand strut only; and re-route
the wire bundles, if necessary; by doing all
the applicable actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information identified in
paragraphs (g)(2)(i) through (g)(2)(iv) of this
AD. As of the effective date of this AD, use
only the service information identified in
paragraphs (g)(2)(ii) and (g)(2)(iv) of this AD,
as applicable.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
28A0073, Revision 1, dated February 24,
2005.
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757–28A0073
757–28A0073
757–28A0073
757–28A0074
757–28A0074
757–28A0074
Original ....................................
1 ..............................................
2 ..............................................
Original ....................................
1 ..............................................
2 ..............................................
Date
November 20, 2003.
February 24, 2005.
June 4, 2009.
November 20, 2003.
February 24, 2005.
June 4, 2009.
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
28A0073, Revision 2, dated June 4, 2009.
(iii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
28A0074, Revision 1, dated February 24,
2005.
(iv) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
28A0074, Revision 2, dated June 4, 2009.
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
757–28A0073 (for Model 757–200, –200CB,
and –200PF series airplanes) or 757–28A0074
(for Model 757–300 series airplanes), both
Revision 2, both dated June 4, 2009. Do the
related investigative and corrective actions
before further flight.
(h) New Spiral Cable Wrap Installation
Within 60 months after the effective date
of this AD, install spiral cable wrap on FSV
wires at the aft end of the strut, for both left
and right engines, and do all applicable
related investigative and corrective actions,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
(i) 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,
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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 (j)(1) 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) AMOCs approved for AD 2005–18–18,
Amendment 39–14258 (70 FR 53554,
September 9, 2005), are approved as AMOCs
for paragraph (g) of this AD.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Christopher Baker, Aerospace
Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S,
FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–
6498; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
christopher.r.baker@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 view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Ave. SW., Renton WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
12, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2015–0248; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–143–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
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AGENCY:
We propose to supersede
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–08–
23, which applies to all The Boeing
Company Model DC–10–10, DC–10–
10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F
(KC–10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, DC–
10–40F, MD–10–10F, MD–10–30F, MD–
11, and MD–11F airplanes. AD 2013–
SUMMARY:
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08–23 currently requires adding design
features to detect electrical faults and to
detect a pump running in an empty fuel
tank. Since we issued AD 2013–08–23,
we have determined that it is necessary
to clarify the requirements for the
design features and to remove a
terminating action for certain
inspections. This proposed AD would
clarify certain requirements and remove
a terminating action. This proposed AD
would also provide an optional method
of compliance for the proposed actions.
We are proposing this AD to reduce the
potential of ignition sources inside fuel
tanks, which, in combination with
flammable fuel vapors, could result in
fuel tank explosions and consequent
loss of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by May 11, 2015.
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, 3855
Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019,
Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; telephone
206–544–5000, extension 2; fax 206–
766–5683; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
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. It is also available
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
0248.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
0248; 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
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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: Serj
Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA,
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, California 90712–4137;
phone: 562–627–5254; fax: 562–627–
5210; email: serj.harutunian@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–2015–0248; Directorate Identifier
2014–NM–143–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
On April 10, 2013, we issued AD
2013–08–23, Amendment 39–17441 (78
FR 24037, April 24, 2013), for all The
Boeing Company Model DC–10–10, DC–
10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–
30F (KC–10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40,
DC–10–40F, MD–10–10F, MD–10–30F,
MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes. AD
2013–08–23 requires adding design
features to detect electrical faults and to
detect a pump running in an empty fuel
tank. AD 2013–08–23 resulted from fuel
system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. We issued AD 2013–08–
23 to reduce the potential of ignition
sources inside fuel tanks, which, in
combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in fuel tank
explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane.
Actions Since AD 2013–08–23,
Amendment 39–17441 (78 FR 24037,
April 24, 2013), Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2013–08–23,
Amendment 39–17441 (78 FR 24037,
April 24, 2013), we have determined
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 59 (Friday, March 27, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-06782]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-0496; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-101-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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-18-
18, which applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. AD
2005-18-18 currently requires inspections of certain wire bundles in
the left and right engine-to-wing aft fairings for discrepancies;
installation of back-to-back p-clamps between the wire and hydraulic
supply tube at the aft end of the right-hand strut only; and associated
re-routing of the wire bundles, if necessary. Since we issued AD 2005-
18-18, we have determined that the service information referenced in AD
2005-18-18 did not adequately address fuel shutoff valve (FSV) wires at
the aft end of the struts. This proposed AD would add an installation
of spiral cable wrap on FSV wires at the aft end of the strut, for both
left and right engines, and related investigative and corrective
actions. We are proposing this AD to prevent chafing between the wire
bundle and the structure of the aft fairing, which could result in
electrical arcing and subsequent ignition of flammable vapors and
possible uncontrollable fire.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 11, 2015.
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, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2015-0496.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0496; 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: Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6498; fax: 425-917-6590; email: christopher.r.baker@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0496;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-101-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
On August 31, 2005, we issued AD 2005-18-18, Amendment 39-14258 (70
FR 53554, September 9, 2005), for certain The Boeing Company Model 757-
200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. AD 2005-18-18 requires
inspections of certain wire bundles in the left and right engine-to-
wing aft fairings for discrepancies; installation of back-to-back p-
clamps between the wire and hydraulic supply tube at the aft end of the
right-hand strut only; and associated re-routing of the wire bundles,
if necessary. AD 2005-18-18 resulted from a report indicating that a
circuit breaker for the fuel shutoff valve tripped due to a wire that
chafed against the structure in the flammable leakage zone of the aft
fairing, causing a short circuit. We issued AD 2005-18-18 to prevent
chafing between the wire bundle and the structure of the aft fairing,
which could result in electrical arcing and subsequent ignition of
flammable vapors and possible uncontrollable fire.
Actions Since AD 2005-18-18, Amendment 39-14258 (70 FR 53554, September
9, 2005), Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2005-18-18, Amendment 39-14258 (70 FR 53554,
September 9, 2005), we received a report that the service information
referenced in AD 2005-18-18 did not adequately address FSV wires at the
aft end of the strut, for both left and right engine struts. The
proposed installation of tetrafluoroethylene spiral cable wrap on the
FSV wires at the aft end of the strut would provide additional wiring
protection.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 757-28A0073 and 757-
28A0074, both Revision 2, both dated June 4, 2009. The service
information describes procedures for inspecting certain wire bundles in
the left and right engine-to-wing aft fairings for discrepancies;
installing back-to-back p-clamps between the wire and hydraulic supply
tube at the aft end of the right-hand strut only; associated re-routing
of the wire bundles, if necessary; and installing spiral cable wrap on
FSV wires on the aft ends of the left and right engine struts, and
related investigative and corrective actions. Refer to this service
information for information on the procedures and compliance times.
This service information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for
ways to access this service information.
FAA's Determination
We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2005-18-18,
Amendment 39-14258 (70 FR 53554, September 9, 2005). This proposed AD
would add a requirement to install spiral cable wrap on FSV wires at
the aft end of the strut, for both left and right engines, and related
investigative and corrective actions. This proposed AD would require
accomplishing the actions specified in the service information
identified previously.
The phrase ``related investigative actions'' is used in this
proposed AD. ``Related investigative actions'' are follow-on actions
that (1) are related to the primary action, and (2) further investigate
the nature of any condition found. Related investigative actions in an
AD could include, for example, inspections.
The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this proposed AD.
``Corrective actions'' are actions that correct or address any
condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for
example, repairs.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 346 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspection of certain wire Between 16 and 44 $600 Between $1,960 and Between $678,160
bundles, and p-clamp work-hours x $85 $4,340. and $1,501,640.
installation [retained actions per hour = Between
from AD 2005-18-18, Amendment 39- $1,360 and $3,740.
14258 (70 FR 53554, September 9,
2005)].
Installation of spiral cable wrap 10 work-hours x $85 $10 $860............... $297,560.
[new proposed action]. per hour = $850.
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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.
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Regulatory Findings
We have 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 that the 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
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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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2005-18-18, Amendment 39-14258 (70 FR 53554, September 9, 2005), and
adding the following new AD:
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2015-0496; Directorate Identifier
2014-NM-101-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by May 11, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2005-18-18, Amendment 39-14258 (70 FR 53554,
September 9, 2005).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200PF, -
200CB, and -300 series airplanes; certificated in any category;
equipped with Rolls-Royce engines; as identified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletins 757-28A0073 and 757-28A0074, both Revision 2, both
dated June 4, 2009.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that the service information
referenced in AD 2005-18-18, Amendment 39-14258 (70 FR 53554,
September 9, 2005), did not adequately address fuel shutoff valve
(FSV) wires at the aft end of the strut, for both left and right
engine struts. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafing between the
wire bundle and the structure of the aft fairing, which could result
in electrical arcing and subsequent ignition of flammable vapors and
possible uncontrollable fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained One-Time Inspections/Related Investigative and Corrective
Actions
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2005-18-18, Amendment 39-14258 (70 FR 53554, September 9, 2005),
with new service information. Within 60 months after October 14,
2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-18-18), do the actions required
by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) Accomplish the detailed inspections for discrepancies of the
wire bundles in the left and right engine-to-wing aft fairings, and
applicable and related investigative and corrective actions if
necessary, as applicable, by doing all the actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletins
listed in Table 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. As of the
effective date of this AD, use only Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
757-28A0073 or 757-28A0074, both Revision 2, both dated June 4,
2009, as applicable. Accomplish any related investigative and
corrective actions before further flight, in accordance with the
applicable service bulletin. For the purposes of this AD, a detailed
inspection is: ``An intensive examination of a specific item,
installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a
direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate.
Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be
necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be
required.''
Table 1 to Paragraph (g)(1) of This AD--Airplane Models and Service Bulletins
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Boeing alert
Boeing airplanes service Revision level Date
bulletin
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Model 757-200, -200CB, and -200PF series 757-28A0073 Original.................. November 20, 2003.
airplanes.
Model 757-200, -200CB, and -200PF series 757-28A0073 1......................... February 24, 2005.
airplanes.
Model 757-200, -200CB, and -200PF series 757-28A0073 2......................... June 4, 2009.
airplanes.
Model 757-300 series airplanes.......... 757-28A0074 Original.................. November 20, 2003.
Model 757-300 series airplanes.......... 757-28A0074 1......................... February 24, 2005.
Model 757-300 series airplanes.......... 757-28A0074 2......................... June 4, 2009.
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(2) Install back-to-back p-clamps between the wire and hydraulic
supply tube at the aft end of the right-hand strut only; and re-
route the wire bundles, if necessary; by doing all the applicable
actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information identified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i)
through (g)(2)(iv) of this AD. As of the effective date of this AD,
use only the service information identified in paragraphs (g)(2)(ii)
and (g)(2)(iv) of this AD, as applicable.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0073, Revision 1, dated
February 24, 2005.
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0073, Revision 2,
dated June 4, 2009.
(iii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0074, Revision 1,
dated February 24, 2005.
(iv) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0074, Revision 2,
dated June 4, 2009.
(h) New Spiral Cable Wrap Installation
Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, install
spiral cable wrap on FSV wires at the aft end of the strut, for both
left and right engines, and do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0073 (for Model
757-200, -200CB, and -200PF series airplanes) or 757-28A0074 (for
Model 757-300 series airplanes), both Revision 2, both dated June 4,
2009. Do the related investigative and corrective actions before
further flight.
(i) 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,
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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 (j)(1) 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 for AD 2005-18-18, Amendment 39-14258 (70 FR
53554, September 9, 2005), are approved as AMOCs for paragraph (g)
of this AD.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Christopher
Baker, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6498; fax: 425-917-6590; email: christopher.r.baker@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 view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Ave. SW., Renton WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 12, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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