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(i) Regulator Replacement
Within 12 months after the effective date
of this AD, unless already accomplished as
specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD,
replace each affected flightcrew oxygen mask
regulator identified in paragraph (h) of this
AD with a part identified in paragraph (i)(1)
or (i)(2) of this AD. After replacement of all
affected flightcrew oxygen mask regulators
on an airplane, the actions specified in
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD are no longer
required, the AFM revision specified in
paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD may be
removed from the AFM, and the placard
identified in paragraph (h)(2)(ii) of this AD
may be removed from the airplane.
(1) A serviceable part, not having a part
number and serial number listed in
Appendix 1 of Zodiac Aerospace Service
Bulletin MCF–SBU–35–001, Revision 1,
dated December 3, 2012.
(2) A part that has been tested and passed
the test in accordance with paragraph 3.A.(4)
of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF–
SBU–35–001, Revision 1, dated December 3,
2012.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (g), (h)(1)(ii), and
(i)(2) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD
using Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin
MCF–SBU–35–001, dated October 25, 2012,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(k) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install any flightcrew oxygen
mask regulator with a part number and serial
number listed in Appendix 1 of Zodiac
Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF–SBU–35–
001, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2012, on
any airplane, unless the regulator has been
tested and passed the test, in accordance
with paragraph 3.A.(4) of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Zodiac
Aerospace Service Bulletin MCF–SBU–35–
001, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2012.
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(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), ANE–150, 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 ACO, send it to ATTN: Ian Lucas,
Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft
Certification Office, ANE–150, FAA, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; phone: 781–238–7757; fax: 781–238–
7170; email: ian.lucas@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office. The AMOC approval letter
must specifically reference this AD.
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(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0254R1, dated
December 21, 2012, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0927-0004.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin
MCF–SBU–35–001, Revision 1, dated
December 3, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Zodiac Services, Technical
Publication Department, Zodiac
Aerotechnics, Oxygen Systems Europe, 61
Rue Pierre Curie—CS20001, 78373 Plaisir
Cedex, France; phone: (33) 01 61 24 23 23;
fax: (33) 01 30 55 71 61; email: yann.laine@
zodiacaerospace.com; Internet: https://
www.zodiacaerospace.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 3, 2015.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0932; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–205–AD; Amendment
39–18326; AD 2015–23–10]
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Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
72579
Final rule.
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 747–8
series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by a report of improperly installed
outboard stowage bin modules in the
passenger compartment found during
maintenance. Further investigation
revealed that certain attachment bracket
bushings were missing or had moved
out of the holes. This AD requires
installing a spacer on the end of each
quick-release pin that attaches the
outboard stowage bin module to the
lateral support tie rods of the main deck
passenger compartment. We are issuing
this AD to prevent detachment of the
quick-release pin, which could result in
separation of the lateral support tie rod
and subsequent detachment of the
module and consequent injuries to
passengers or flightcrew.
DATES: This AD is effective December
28, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 28, 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–2015–
0932.
SUMMARY:
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–
0932; 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.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental
Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6585; fax:
425–917–6590; email: stanley.chen@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 747–8 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
April 29, 2015 (80 FR 23739). The
NPRM was prompted by a report of
improperly installed outboard stowage
bin modules in the passenger
compartment found during
maintenance. Further investigation
revealed that certain attachment bracket
bushings were missing or had moved
out of the holes. The NPRM proposed to
require installing a spacer on the end of
each quick-release pin that attaches the
outboard stowage bin module to the
lateral support tie rods of the main deck
passenger compartment. We are issuing
this AD to prevent detachment of the
quick-release pin, which could result in
separation of the lateral support tie rod
and subsequent detachment of the
module and consequent injuries to
passengers or flightcrew.
Comment
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comment
received on the NPRM (80 FR 23739,
April 29, 2015) and the FAA’s response
to each comment.
Request To Revise Costs of Compliance
Section
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 (80 FR
23739, April 29, 2015) for correcting the
unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 23739,
April 29, 2015).
Related Service Information Under
1 CFR Part 51
Boeing asked that we add the parts
cost to the cost table in the NPRM (80
FR 23739, April 29, 2015). Boeing stated
that the parts cost per spacer is $80,
which increases the cost per product to
$1,100, and the cost on U.S. operators
to up to $2,200.
We agree with the commenter for the
reason provided. We have included the
parts cost and changed the amount of
the cost per product and the cost on
U.S. operators specified in the ‘‘Costs of
Compliance’’ section of this final rule.
We reviewed Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 747–25–
3649, dated July 24, 2014. The service
information describes procedures for
installing a spacer on the end of each
quick-release pin that attaches the
outboard stowage bin module to the
lateral support tie rods of the main deck
passenger compartment. 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.
Conclusion
Costs of Compliance
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
We estimate that this AD affects 2
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per product
Spacer installations ..............................
Up to 12 work-hours × $85 per hour =
Up to $1,020.
$80 per spacer .....
Up to $1,100 .........
Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to $2,200
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Regulatory Findings
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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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 adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2015–23–10 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–18326; Docket No.
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FAA–2015–0932; Directorate Identifier
2014–NM–205–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective December 28, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 747–8 series airplanes, certificated in
any category, as identified in Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 747–25–3649,
dated July 24, 2014.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of
improperly installed outboard stowage bin
modules in the passenger compartment
found during maintenance. Further
investigation revealed that certain attachment
bracket bushings were missing or had moved
out of the holes. We are issuing this AD to
prevent detachment of the quick-release pin,
which could result in separation of the lateral
support tie rod and subsequent detachment
of the module and consequent injuries to
passengers or flightcrew.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Installation
Within 36 months after the effective date
of this AD: Install a spacer on the end of each
quick-release pin that attaches the outboard
stowage bin module to the lateral support tie
rods of the main deck passenger
compartment, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–25–
3649, dated July 24, 2014.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the Seattle ACO, send it to
the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (i) 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) For service information that contains
steps that are labeled as Required for
Compliance (RC), the provisions of
paragraphs (h)(3)(i) and (h)(3)(ii) apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
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comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
for any deviations to RC steps, including
substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–
6585; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
stanley.chen@faa.gov.
(j) 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 747–25–3649, dated July 24, 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 the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 4, 2015.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR Part 150
[Docket No. FDA–1997–P–0007 (formerly
Docket No. 1997P–0142)]
Artificially Sweetened Fruit Jelly and
Artificially Sweetened Fruit Preserves
and Jams; Revocation of Standards of
Identity
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
Final rule.
The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA or we) is revoking
the standards of identity for artificially
sweetened jelly, preserves, and jams.
We are taking this action primarily in
response to a citizen petition submitted
by the International Jelly and Preserve
Association (IJPA). We also are taking
this action because these standards are
obsolete and unnecessary in light of our
regulations for foods named by use of a
nutrient content claim and a
standardized term. This action will
promote honesty and fair dealing in the
interest of consumers.
DATES: The final rule is effective on
November 20, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Terri Wenger, Center for Food Safety
and Applied Nutrition (HFS–820), Food
and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint
Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740,
240–402–2371.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
I. Background
For more than 50 years, we have
maintained standards of identity for
fruit jelly (jelly) (§ 150.140 (21 CFR
150.140)) and fruit preserves and jams
(preserves and jams) (§ 150.160). The
standards establish the common or
usual name for these products and
provide that these products may contain
nutritive sweeteners (e.g., sugar). In
1959, we added new standards of
identity for artificially sweetened fruit
jelly (artificially sweetened jelly)
(§ 150.141) and artificially sweetened
fruit preserves and jams (artificially
sweetened preserves and jams)
(§ 150.161) (24 FR 8896; October 31,
1959) that permit the use of nonnutritive sweeteners (e.g., saccharin).
Notably, §§ 150.141 and 150.161 limit
the types of non-nutritive sweeteners
that can be used in products that are
governed by those standards of identity.
Under §§ 150.141 and 150.161, such
products may only use saccharin,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-0932; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-205-AD;
Amendment 39-18326; AD 2015-23-10]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 747-8 series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by a report of improperly installed outboard stowage bin modules in the
passenger compartment found during maintenance. Further investigation
revealed that certain attachment bracket bushings were missing or had
moved out of the holes. This AD requires installing a spacer on the end
of each quick-release pin that attaches the outboard stowage bin module
to the lateral support tie rods of the main deck passenger compartment.
We are issuing this AD to prevent detachment of the quick-release pin,
which could result in separation of the lateral support tie rod and
subsequent detachment of the module and consequent injuries to
passengers or flightcrew.
DATES: This AD is effective December 28, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 28,
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-2015-
0932.
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-
0932; 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.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: 425-917-6585; fax: 425-917-6590; email:
stanley.chen@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 747-8 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
April 29, 2015 (80 FR 23739). The NPRM was prompted by a report of
improperly installed outboard stowage bin modules in the passenger
compartment found during maintenance. Further investigation revealed
that certain attachment bracket bushings were missing or had moved out
of the holes. The NPRM proposed to require installing a spacer on the
end of each quick-release pin that attaches the outboard stowage bin
module to the lateral support tie rods of the main deck passenger
compartment. We are issuing this AD to prevent detachment of the quick-
release pin, which could result in separation of the lateral support
tie rod and subsequent detachment of the module and consequent injuries
to passengers or flightcrew.
Comment
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM (80 FR
23739, April 29, 2015) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Revise Costs of Compliance Section
Boeing asked that we add the parts cost to the cost table in the
NPRM (80 FR 23739, April 29, 2015). Boeing stated that the parts cost
per spacer is $80, which increases the cost per product to $1,100, and
the cost on U.S. operators to up to $2,200.
We agree with the commenter for the reason provided. We have
included the parts cost and changed the amount of the cost per product
and the cost on U.S. operators specified in the ``Costs of Compliance''
section of this final rule.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment 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 (80 FR 23739, April 29, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 23739, April 29, 2015).
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-25-3649,
dated July 24, 2014. The service information describes procedures for
installing a spacer on the end of each quick-release pin that attaches
the outboard stowage bin module to the lateral support tie rods of the
main deck passenger compartment. 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 2 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators
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Spacer installations......... Up to 12 work-hours x $80 per spacer.. Up to $1,100... Up to $2,200
$85 per hour = Up to
$1,020.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(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
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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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2015-23-10 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18326; Docket No.
[[Page 72581]]
FAA-2015-0932; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-205-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective December 28, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-8 series
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-25-3649, dated July 24, 2014.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of improperly installed
outboard stowage bin modules in the passenger compartment found
during maintenance. Further investigation revealed that certain
attachment bracket bushings were missing or had moved out of the
holes. We are issuing this AD to prevent detachment of the quick-
release pin, which could result in separation of the lateral support
tie rod and subsequent detachment of the module and consequent
injuries to passengers or flightcrew.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Installation
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: Install a
spacer on the end of each quick-release pin that attaches the
outboard stowage bin module to the lateral support tie rods of the
main deck passenger compartment, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 747-25-3649, dated July 24, 2014.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the Seattle ACO, send it to
the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i) 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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs
(h)(3)(i) and (h)(3)(ii) apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.
(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Stanley Chen,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch,
ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6585; fax: 425-
917-6590; email: stanley.chen@faa.gov.
(j) 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 747-25-3649, dated
July 24, 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 the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 4, 2015.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-28897 Filed 11-19-15; 8:45 am]
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