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the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD
for Model A300–600 airplanes.
(i) Where the tables in paragraph 1.E.(2),
‘‘Accomplishment Timescale,’’ of Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–57–6029, Revision 08,
dated April 25, 2013, specify a grace period
for doing the actions for airplanes that have
exceeded the thresholds, this AD requires, for
all airplanes, that the actions be done within
the specified grace period after the effective
date of this AD or before the specified
thresholds, whichever occurs later.
(ii) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A300–
57–6029, Revision 08, dated April 25, 2013,
specifies to ‘‘contact Airbus’’ before further
flight, this AD requires repairing using a
method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA);
and accomplishing those actions before
further flight. If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(2) If, during any inspection as required by
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, discrepancies are
detected, before next flight, accomplish the
applicable corrective actions, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6029,
Revision 08, dated April 25, 2013.
(3) Corrective actions, as required by
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, do not constitute
terminating action for the repetitive
inspection requirements of paragraph (h)(1)
of this AD.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before April
23, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008–06–
18, Amendment 39–15430 (73 FR 14670,
March 19, 2008)), using the applicable
service information identified in paragraphs
(i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(iv) of this AD, which
are not incorporated by reference by this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–0177,
Revision 03, dated May 29, 2006 (for Model
A300 series airplanes).
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–0177,
Revision 04, dated January 5, 2007 (for Model
A300 series airplanes).
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–
6029, Revision 04, dated May 29, 2006 (for
Model A300–600 series airplanes).
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–
6029, Revision 05, dated October 23, 2006
(for Model A300–600 series airplanes).
(2) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (g) or (h) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD, using
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6029,
Revision 07, dated June 6, 2011 (for Model
A300–600 series airplanes), which is not
incorporated by reference by this AD.
(j) 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
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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 International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2008–06–18, Amendment 39–15430 (73 FR
14670, March 19, 2008), are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding requirements
of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, 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 EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0203, dated
October 1, 2012, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2014–0618.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (l)(5) and (l)(6) of this AD.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
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(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.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on July 21, 2015.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6029,
Revision 08, dated April 25, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on April 23, 2008 (73 FR
14670, March 19, 2008).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–0177,
Revision 05, dated March 23, 2007.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6029,
Revision 06, dated March 23, 2007.
(5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS Airworthiness
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(6) 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.
(7) 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 June 3,
2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015–14283 Filed 6–15–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0485; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–093–AD; Amendment
39–18176; AD 2015–12–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–13–
05 for all The Boeing Company Model
777–200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER
series airplanes. AD 2007–13–05
required repetitive measurements of the
freeplay of the right and left elevators,
rudder, and rudder tab, and related
SUMMARY:
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investigative and corrective actions if
necessary. This new AD requires
repetitive freeplay inspections and
lubrication of the right and left
elevators, rudder, and rudder tab, and
related investigative and corrective
actions if necessary. This AD was
prompted by the manufacturer’s
determination that the procedure for the
rudder freeplay inspection does not
properly detect excessive freeplay in the
rudder control load loop. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct excessive
wear in the load loop components of the
control surfaces, which could lead to
excessive freeplay of the control
surfaces, flutter, and consequent loss of
control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective July 21,
2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 21, 2015.
ADDRESSES: 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 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–2014–
0485.
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–2014–
0485; 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:
Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6573;
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fax: 425–917–6590; email:
Haytham.Alaidy@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2007–13–05,
Amendment 39–15109 (72 FR 33856,
June 20, 2007). AD 2007–13–05 applied
to all The Boeing Company Model 777–
200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on July 29, 2014 (79 FR
43981). The NPRM was prompted by a
determination by the manufacturer that,
after AD 2007–13–05 was issued, the
procedure for the rudder freeplay
inspection did not properly detect
excessive freeplay in the rudder control
load loop. The NPRM proposed to
continue to require repetitive freeplay
inspections and lubrication of the right
and left elevators, rudder, and rudder
tab; and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct
excessive wear in the load loop
components of the control surfaces,
which could lead to excessive freeplay
of the control surfaces, flutter, and
consequent loss of control of the
airplane.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM (79 FR 43981,
July 29, 2014) and the FAA’s response
to each comment.
A4A, on behalf of American Airlines
(AA), stated that AA is already in
compliance with the requirements
proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 43981,
July 29, 2014).
Request To Exclude Certain Airplanes
Boeing requested that the airplanes
referenced in the SUMMARY section and
Discussion paragraph of the NPRM (79
FR 43981, July 29, 2014) be changed
from ‘‘all The Boeing Company Model
777 airplanes’’ to ‘‘most of The Boeing
Company Model 777 airplanes.’’ Boeing
stated that Model 777–200F airplanes
are not affected by the NPRM.
We agree to change the phrase ‘‘all
The Boeing Company Model 777
airplanes’’ for clarity. This final rule
supersedes AD 2007–13–05,
Amendment 39–15109 (72 FR 33856,
June 20, 2007), which was applicable to
all Boeing Model 777–200, –200LR,
–300, and –300ER series airplanes. At
the time AD 2007–13–05 was published,
all Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, and
–300ER series airplanes were referred to
as ‘‘all The Boeing Company Model 777
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airplanes.’’ Since then, Model 777F has
been added to the U.S. type certificate
data sheet. We have revised the
SUMMARY section of this final rule to
specify all The Boeing Company Model
777–200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER
series airplanes. The Discussion
paragraph of the NPRM (79 FR 43981,
July 29, 2014) is not restated in this final
rule.
Request To Clarify the Unsafe
Condition
Boeing requested that we clarify the
unsafe condition specified in the
SUMMARY section, Discussion paragraph,
and paragraph (e) of the NPRM. Boeing
stated that the repetitive freeplay
inspections of the right and left
elevators, rudder, and rudder tab
proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 43981,
July 29, 2014) would not prevent,
detect, or correct flutter; the proposed
freeplay inspections would detect
excessive wear in the load loop
components of the control surfaces.
Boeing pointed out that excessive wear
could lead to excessive freeplay of the
control surfaces, which could cause
unacceptable airframe vibration during
flight.
Based on the explanation provided by
the commenter, we agree to clarify the
unsafe condition that is the basis for
issuing this final rule. However, we will
not replace the word ‘‘flutter’’ with
‘‘unacceptable airframe vibration’’
because the unsafe condition is flutter,
not vibration. We have revised the
unsafe condition statement as follows,
‘‘We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct excessive wear in the load loop
components of the control surfaces,
which could lead to excessive freeplay
of the control surfaces, flutter, and
consequent loss of control of the
airplane.’’ This revision appears in the
SUMMARY section and Discussion
paragraph of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section of this final rule, as
well as paragraph (e) of this AD.
Request To Clarify the Requirements of
Paragraph (g) of the Proposed AD (79
FR 43981, July 29, 2014)
Boeing requested that we revise
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD (79 FR
43981, July 29, 2014) by deleting
‘‘rudder’’ from the following sentence:
‘‘If during any inspection required by
this paragraph, the rudder freeplay
exceeds any applicable measurement
. . . .’’ Boeing explained that this
statement is incorrect because it is not
just the rudder freeplay, but if any
elevator, rudder, or rudder tab freeplay
exceeds any applicable measurement
specified in the service information, the
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applicable corrective actions need to be
accomplished before further flight.
We agree to revise the specified
sentence in paragraph (g) of this AD,
because corrective actions before further
flight are needed for any elevator,
rudder, or rudder tab freeplay that
exceeds any applicable measurement
specified in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision
2, dated January 27, 2014.
Requests To Correct Errors in the
Service Information
Japan Airlines (JAL) and United
Airlines noted that there are
typographical errors in Appendix B and
Appendix C of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision
2, dated January 27, 2014. JAL requested
that the FAA issue an AD to mandate
the incorporation of the next revision
(Revision 3) of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777–27–0062, or
provide an exception to these
typographical errors in this AD. United
Airlines requested that the FAA issue a
global alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) to correct the errors identified
in Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated
January 27, 2014.
We agree that Appendix B and
Appendix C of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision
2, dated January 27, 2014, contain
typographical errors. However, we do
not consider that delaying this action
until after the release of the
manufacturer’s planned service bulletin
revision is warranted. Because some of
these typographical errors affect the
procedures for correctly measuring the
freeplay of the rudder tab surface, we
have provided the corrections for those
errors in paragraph (i) of this AD instead
of issuing an AMOC. Paragraph (i) of the
proposed AD (79 FR 43981, July 29,
2014) has been redesignated as
paragraph (i)(1) in this AD, and new
paragraphs (i)(2), (i)(3), and (i)(4) have
been added to this AD. We have also
revised paragraph (g) of this AD to refer
to paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(4) of this
AD.
Additional Changes to This Final Rule
Paragraph (k)(4) of the NPRM (79 FR
43981, July 29, 2014) stated that AMOCs
approved previously for AD 2007–13–
05, Amendment 39–15109 (72 FR
33856, June 20, 2007), are not approved
as AMOCS for the requirements of this
AD. We have now determined that
AMOCs for certain actions required by
AD 2007–13–05 are acceptable for the
corresponding requirements of this AD.
We have revised paragraph (k)(4) of this
AD and added new paragraphs (k)(5)
and (k)(6) to this AD to include this
information.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously,
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR
43981, July 29, 2014) for correcting the
unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 43981,
July 29, 2014).
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–
0062, Revision 2, dated January 27,
2014. The service information describes
procedures for repetitive freeplay
inspections and lubrication of the right
and left elevators, rudder, and rudder
tab, and related investigative and
corrective actions. This service
information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 142
airplanes of U.S. registry. The new
actions of this AD would add no
additional economic burden to that
imposed by AD 2007–13–05,
Amendment 39–15109 (72 FR 33856,
June 20, 2007). The current costs for this
AD are repeated for the convenience of
affected operators, as follows:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Measurement (inspection), elevator.
4 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $340 per measurement
(inspection) cycle.
17 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $1,445 per lubrication
cycle.
4 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $340 per measurement
(inspection) cycle.
7 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $595 per lubrication cycle.
3 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $255 per measurement
(inspection) cycle.
5 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $425 per lubrication cycle.
Lubrication, elevator ...............
Measurement (inspection),
rudder.
Lubrication, rudder .................
Measurement (inspection),
rudder tab.
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Lubrication, rudder tab ...........
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition corrective
actions specified in this AD.
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Parts cost
Cost per product
$0
$340 per measurement (inspection) cycle.
$48,280 per measurement
(inspection) cycle.
0
$1,445 per lubrication cycle ...
$205,190 per lubrication
cycle.
0
$340 per measurement (inspection) cycle.
$48,280 per measurement
(inspection) cycle.
0
$595 per lubrication cycle ......
$84,490 per lubrication cycle.
0
$255 per measurement (inspection) cycle.
$36,210 per measurement
(inspection) cycle.
0
$425 per lubrication cycle ......
$60,350 per lubrication cycle.
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,
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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
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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 have determined that 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:
(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
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)
2007–13–05, Amendment 39–15109 (72
FR 33856, June 20, 2007), and adding
the following new AD:
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2015–12–03 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–18176 ; Docket No.
FAA–2014–0485; Directorate Identifier
2014–NM–093–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 21, 2015.
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(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2007–13–05,
Amendment 39–15109 (72 FR 33856, June
20, 2007).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER
series airplanes, certificated in any category,
as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
this AD.
(1) Airplanes having a Variable Number
identified in paragraph 1.A., ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated January 27,
2014.
(2) Airplanes having a date of issuance of
the original airworthiness certificate or date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness on or after January 27, 2014.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight Controls.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the
manufacturer’s determination that the
procedure for the rudder freeplay inspection
does not properly detect excessive freeplay in
the rudder control load loop. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct excessive wear
in the load loop components of the control
surfaces, which could lead to excessive
freeplay of the control surfaces, flutter, and
consequent loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections of Elevators,
Rudder, and Rudder Tab
At the applicable times specified in tables
1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’
of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated January 27,
2014, except as provided by paragraph (i)(1)
of this AD: Inspect the freeplay of the right
and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab by
accomplishing all of the actions specified in
Parts 1, 3, and 5 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2,
dated January 27, 2014, except as provided
by paragraphs (i)(2) through (i)(4) of this AD.
Repeat the inspections thereafter at the
intervals specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–
0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014. If,
during any inspection required by this
paragraph, the freeplay exceeds any
applicable measurement specified in Part 1,
3, and 5, as applicable, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–
0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014,
before further flight, do the applicable
corrective actions in accordance with Part 1,
3, and 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated January 27,
2014.
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(h) Repetitive Lubrication
At the applicable times specified in tables
1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’
of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated January 27,
2014, except as provided by paragraph (i)(1)
of this AD: Lubricate the elevator
components, rudder components, and rudder
tab components, by accomplishing all of the
actions specified in Parts 2, 4, and 6 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–
0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, as
applicable. Repeat the lubrication thereafter
at the interval specified in tables 1, 2, and 3
of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–
0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, as
applicable.
(i) Exception to Service Information
Specifications
(1) Where Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated
January 27, 2014, specifies a compliance time
‘‘after the original issue date on this service
bulletin,’’ this AD requires compliance
within the specified compliance time after
July 25, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007–
13–05, Amendment 39–15109 (72 FR 33856,
June 20, 2007)).
(2) Where Appendix B, paragraph 1.f.,
‘‘Freeplay Inspection,’’ step (8), of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–
0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014,
specifies that the center of the pad must be
within 1.0 inch (13 millimeters) of the center
line of the rib rivets in the rudder tab, this
AD requires that the center of the tab must
be within 1.0 inch (25 millimeters) of the
center line of the rib rivets in the rudder tab.
(3) Where Appendix C, paragraph 1.e.,
‘‘Rudder Tab Surface Freeplay—Inspection,’’
step (2) and step (6), of Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–0062,
Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, specify
that the placement of the force gage and pad
should be within one inch of the centerline
line of the middle rudder PCU rib and at 12
+/¥1 inch (305 +/¥72 millimeters) forward
of the rudder tab trailing edge, this AD
requires placement of the force gage and pad
within one inch of the centerline line of the
middle rudder PCU rib and at 12 +/¥1 inch
(305 +/¥25 millimeters) forward of the
rudder tab trailing edge.
(4) Where Appendix C, paragraph 1.e.,
‘‘Rudder Tab Surface Freeplay—Inspection,’’
step (3), of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated
January 27, 2014, specifies to apply a 30 +/
¥pound (133 +/¥14 newton) force, this AD
requires applying a 30 +/¥3 pound force
(133 +/¥14 newton) force.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using the
service information specified in paragraph
(j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD.
(1) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–27–0062, dated July 18, 2006,
which was incorporated by reference in AD
2007–13–05, Amendment 39–15109 (72 FR
33856, June 20, 2007).
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(2) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 1, dated
October 1, 2009, which is not incorporated
by reference in this AD.
(k) 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 (l)(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) 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, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) AMOCs approved previously for the
freeplay measurements of the right and left
elevators and rudder tab required by
paragraph (f) of AD 2007–13–05, Amendment
39–15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007), are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
requirements of this AD.
(5) AMOCs approved previously for the
freeplay measurements of the rudder
required by paragraph (f) of AD 2007–13–05,
Amendment 39–15109 (72 FR 33856, June
20, 2007), are not approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding requirements of this AD. We
are not aware of any such AMOCs.
(6) AMOCs approved previously for the
repetitive lubrications required by paragraph
(g) of AD 2007–13–05, Amendment 39–15109
(72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007), are approved
as AMOCs for the corresponding
requirements of this AD.
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(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,
FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6573; fax: 425–
917–6590; email: Haytham.Alaidy@faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
(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.
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(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 777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated
January 27, 2014.
(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 June 3,
2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
incorporating an operational limitation
into the Limitations section of the
airplane flight manual (AFM) or
airplane flight manual supplement
(AFMS). This AD was prompted by
reports of Avidyne IFDs displaying
incorrect course deviation indication
information during GPS approaches
(incorrect display of lateral deviations).
We are issuing this AD to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 1, 2015
to all persons except those persons to
whom it was made immediately
effective by Emergency AD 2015–10–51,
issued on May 18, 2015, which
contained the requirements of this
amendment.
We must receive comments on this
AD by July 31, 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.
14 CFR Part 39
Examining the AD Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2015–2191; Directorate
Identifier 2015–CE–019–AD; Amendment
39–18183; AD 2015–10–51]
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
2191; or in person at the Docket
Operations Office 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 street address for
the Docket Operations 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:
Anthony Pigott, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781)
238–7158; fax: (781) 238–7199; email:
anthony.pigott@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Avidyne
Corporation Integrated Flight Displays
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
Avidyne Corporation (Avidyne)
Integrated Flight Displays (IFDs) part
number (P/N) 700–00083–() loaded with
software release 9.3.1.0 or earlier release
(referred to as Model R9—10 inch), P/
N 700–00171–() loaded with software
release 9.2.5.0 or earlier release (referred
to as Model R9—12 inch), and P/N 700–
00182–() loaded with software release
10.0.3.0 or earlier release (referred to as
Model IFD540). This emergency AD was
sent previously to all known U.S.
owners and operators of all aircraft that
incorporate the above referenced
Avidyne IFDs. This AD requires
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0485; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-093-AD;
Amendment 39-18176; AD 2015-12-03]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-13-05 for
all The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series
airplanes. AD 2007-13-05 required repetitive measurements of the
freeplay of the right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab, and
related
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investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD requires
repetitive freeplay inspections and lubrication of the right and left
elevators, rudder, and rudder tab, and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by the
manufacturer's determination that the procedure for the rudder freeplay
inspection does not properly detect excessive freeplay in the rudder
control load loop. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
excessive wear in the load loop components of the control surfaces,
which could lead to excessive freeplay of the control surfaces,
flutter, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective July 21, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 21,
2015.
ADDRESSES: 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 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-2014-0485.
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-2014-
0485; 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: Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6573; fax: 425-917-6590; email: Haytham.Alaidy@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856,
June 20, 2007). AD 2007-13-05 applied to all The Boeing Company Model
777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on July 29, 2014 (79 FR 43981). The NPRM was
prompted by a determination by the manufacturer that, after AD 2007-13-
05 was issued, the procedure for the rudder freeplay inspection did not
properly detect excessive freeplay in the rudder control load loop. The
NPRM proposed to continue to require repetitive freeplay inspections
and lubrication of the right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder
tab; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct excessive wear in the load
loop components of the control surfaces, which could lead to excessive
freeplay of the control surfaces, flutter, and consequent loss of
control of the airplane.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79
FR 43981, July 29, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment.
A4A, on behalf of American Airlines (AA), stated that AA is already
in compliance with the requirements proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 43981,
July 29, 2014).
Request To Exclude Certain Airplanes
Boeing requested that the airplanes referenced in the SUMMARY
section and Discussion paragraph of the NPRM (79 FR 43981, July 29,
2014) be changed from ``all The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes'' to
``most of The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes.'' Boeing stated that
Model 777-200F airplanes are not affected by the NPRM.
We agree to change the phrase ``all The Boeing Company Model 777
airplanes'' for clarity. This final rule supersedes AD 2007-13-05,
Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007), which was applicable
to all Boeing Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes.
At the time AD 2007-13-05 was published, all Model 777-200, -200LR, -
300, and -300ER series airplanes were referred to as ``all The Boeing
Company Model 777 airplanes.'' Since then, Model 777F has been added to
the U.S. type certificate data sheet. We have revised the SUMMARY
section of this final rule to specify all The Boeing Company Model 777-
200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. The Discussion
paragraph of the NPRM (79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014) is not restated in
this final rule.
Request To Clarify the Unsafe Condition
Boeing requested that we clarify the unsafe condition specified in
the SUMMARY section, Discussion paragraph, and paragraph (e) of the
NPRM. Boeing stated that the repetitive freeplay inspections of the
right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab proposed in the NPRM
(79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014) would not prevent, detect, or correct
flutter; the proposed freeplay inspections would detect excessive wear
in the load loop components of the control surfaces. Boeing pointed out
that excessive wear could lead to excessive freeplay of the control
surfaces, which could cause unacceptable airframe vibration during
flight.
Based on the explanation provided by the commenter, we agree to
clarify the unsafe condition that is the basis for issuing this final
rule. However, we will not replace the word ``flutter'' with
``unacceptable airframe vibration'' because the unsafe condition is
flutter, not vibration. We have revised the unsafe condition statement
as follows, ``We are issuing this AD to detect and correct excessive
wear in the load loop components of the control surfaces, which could
lead to excessive freeplay of the control surfaces, flutter, and
consequent loss of control of the airplane.'' This revision appears in
the SUMMARY section and Discussion paragraph of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section of this final rule, as well as paragraph (e) of
this AD.
Request To Clarify the Requirements of Paragraph (g) of the Proposed AD
(79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014)
Boeing requested that we revise paragraph (g) of the proposed AD
(79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014) by deleting ``rudder'' from the following
sentence: ``If during any inspection required by this paragraph, the
rudder freeplay exceeds any applicable measurement . . . .'' Boeing
explained that this statement is incorrect because it is not just the
rudder freeplay, but if any elevator, rudder, or rudder tab freeplay
exceeds any applicable measurement specified in the service
information, the
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applicable corrective actions need to be accomplished before further
flight.
We agree to revise the specified sentence in paragraph (g) of this
AD, because corrective actions before further flight are needed for any
elevator, rudder, or rudder tab freeplay that exceeds any applicable
measurement specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-
27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014.
Requests To Correct Errors in the Service Information
Japan Airlines (JAL) and United Airlines noted that there are
typographical errors in Appendix B and Appendix C of Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27,
2014. JAL requested that the FAA issue an AD to mandate the
incorporation of the next revision (Revision 3) of Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, or provide an exception to
these typographical errors in this AD. United Airlines requested that
the FAA issue a global alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to
correct the errors identified in Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014.
We agree that Appendix B and Appendix C of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014,
contain typographical errors. However, we do not consider that delaying
this action until after the release of the manufacturer's planned
service bulletin revision is warranted. Because some of these
typographical errors affect the procedures for correctly measuring the
freeplay of the rudder tab surface, we have provided the corrections
for those errors in paragraph (i) of this AD instead of issuing an
AMOC. Paragraph (i) of the proposed AD (79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014) has
been redesignated as paragraph (i)(1) in this AD, and new paragraphs
(i)(2), (i)(3), and (i)(4) have been added to this AD. We have also
revised paragraph (g) of this AD to refer to paragraphs (i)(1) through
(i)(4) of this AD.
Additional Changes to This Final Rule
Paragraph (k)(4) of the NPRM (79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014) stated
that AMOCs approved previously for AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109
(72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007), are not approved as AMOCS for the
requirements of this AD. We have now determined that AMOCs for certain
actions required by AD 2007-13-05 are acceptable for the corresponding
requirements of this AD. We have revised paragraph (k)(4) of this AD
and added new paragraphs (k)(5) and (k)(6) to this AD to include this
information.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously, and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 43981, July 29, 2014).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014. The service information describes
procedures for repetitive freeplay inspections and lubrication of the
right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab, and related
investigative and corrective actions. This service information is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
the ADDRESSES section of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 142 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The new actions of this AD would add no additional economic burden to
that imposed by AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June
20, 2007). The current costs for this AD are repeated for the
convenience of affected operators, as follows:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Measurement (inspection), 4 work-hours x $85 $0 $340 per $48,280 per
elevator. per hour = $340 measurement measurement
per measurement (inspection) cycle. (inspection)
(inspection) cycle. cycle.
Lubrication, elevator............ 17 work-hours x $85 0 $1,445 per $205,190 per
per hour = $1,445 lubrication cycle. lubrication cycle.
per lubrication
cycle.
Measurement (inspection), rudder. 4 work-hours x $85 0 $340 per $48,280 per
per hour = $340 measurement measurement
per measurement (inspection) cycle. (inspection)
(inspection) cycle. cycle.
Lubrication, rudder.............. 7 work-hours x $85 0 $595 per $84,490 per
per hour = $595 lubrication cycle. lubrication cycle.
per lubrication
cycle.
Measurement (inspection), rudder 3 work-hours x $85 0 $255 per $36,210 per
tab. per hour = $255 measurement measurement
per measurement (inspection) cycle. (inspection)
(inspection) cycle. cycle.
Lubrication, rudder tab.......... 5 work-hours x $85 0 $425 per $60,350 per
per hour = $425 lubrication cycle. lubrication cycle.
per lubrication
cycle.
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition corrective actions specified in
this AD.
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
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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 have determined that 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:
(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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007), and adding
the following new AD:
2015-12-03 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18176 ; Docket No. FAA-
2014-0485; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-093-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 21, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856,
June 20, 2007).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -
300, and -300ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Airplanes having a Variable Number identified in paragraph
1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014.
(2) Airplanes having a date of issuance of the original
airworthiness certificate or date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness on or after January 27, 2014.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
Controls.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the manufacturer's determination that
the procedure for the rudder freeplay inspection does not properly
detect excessive freeplay in the rudder control load loop. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct excessive wear in the load
loop components of the control surfaces, which could lead to
excessive freeplay of the control surfaces, flutter, and consequent
loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections of Elevators, Rudder, and Rudder Tab
At the applicable times specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, except as
provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Inspect the freeplay of the
right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab by accomplishing
all of the actions specified in Parts 1, 3, and 5 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, except as
provided by paragraphs (i)(2) through (i)(4) of this AD. Repeat the
inspections thereafter at the intervals specified in tables 1, 2,
and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014.
If, during any inspection required by this paragraph, the freeplay
exceeds any applicable measurement specified in Part 1, 3, and 5, as
applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January
27, 2014, before further flight, do the applicable corrective
actions in accordance with Part 1, 3, and 5 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-
0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014.
(h) Repetitive Lubrication
At the applicable times specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, except as
provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Lubricate the elevator
components, rudder components, and rudder tab components, by
accomplishing all of the actions specified in Parts 2, 4, and 6 of
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, as
applicable. Repeat the lubrication thereafter at the interval
specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,''
of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision
2, dated January 27, 2014, as applicable.
(i) Exception to Service Information Specifications
(1) Where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, specifies a compliance time
``after the original issue date on this service bulletin,'' this AD
requires compliance within the specified compliance time after July
25, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109
(72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007)).
(2) Where Appendix B, paragraph 1.f., ``Freeplay Inspection,''
step (8), of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, specifies that the center of the
pad must be within 1.0 inch (13 millimeters) of the center line of
the rib rivets in the rudder tab, this AD requires that the center
of the tab must be within 1.0 inch (25 millimeters) of the center
line of the rib rivets in the rudder tab.
(3) Where Appendix C, paragraph 1.e., ``Rudder Tab Surface
Freeplay--Inspection,'' step (2) and step (6), of Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January
27, 2014, specify that the placement of the force gage and pad
should be within one inch of the centerline line of the middle
rudder PCU rib and at 12 +/-1 inch (305 +/-72 millimeters) forward
of the rudder tab trailing edge, this AD requires placement of the
force gage and pad within one inch of the centerline line of the
middle rudder PCU rib and at 12 +/-1 inch (305 +/-25 millimeters)
forward of the rudder tab trailing edge.
(4) Where Appendix C, paragraph 1.e., ``Rudder Tab Surface
Freeplay--Inspection,'' step (3), of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014,
specifies to apply a 30 +/-pound (133 +/-14 newton) force, this AD
requires applying a 30 +/-3 pound force (133 +/-14 newton) force.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using the service information
specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD.
(1) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, dated
July 18, 2006, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007-13-05,
Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007).
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(2) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 1, dated October 1, 2009, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(k) 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 (l)(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) 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, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(4) AMOCs approved previously for the freeplay measurements of
the right and left elevators and rudder tab required by paragraph
(f) of AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20,
2007), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding requirements of
this AD.
(5) AMOCs approved previously for the freeplay measurements of
the rudder required by paragraph (f) of AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-
15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007), are not approved as AMOCs for
the corresponding requirements of this AD. We are not aware of any
such AMOCs.
(6) AMOCs approved previously for the repetitive lubrications
required by paragraph (g) of AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72
FR 33856, June 20, 2007), are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding requirements of this AD.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Haytham Alaidy,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: 425-917-6573; fax: 425-917-6590; email:
Haytham.Alaidy@faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
(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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014.
(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 June 3, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-14174 Filed 6-15-15; 8:45 am]
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