Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes, 12806-12810 [2016-04564]

Download as PDF 12806 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 48 / Friday, March 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: David Hatfield, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222–5116; email 9-ASWFTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office or certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft complying with this AD through an AMOC. (g) Additional Information The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015–0048, dated March 17, 2015. You may view the EASA AD on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2015– 4381. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES (h) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: Life Raft, 2564. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference 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) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. AS365–25.01.45, Revision 1, dated February 2, 2015. (ii) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin No. EC155–25A128, Revision 1, dated February 2, 2015. (3) For Airbus Helicopters service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at https:// www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. (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 Fort Worth, Texas, on February 29, 2016. Scott A. Horn, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016–04981 Filed 3–10–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:58 Mar 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 0248; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this 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. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2015–0248; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–143–AD; Amendment 39–18410; AD 2016–04–16] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–08– 23 for all The Boeing Company Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC– 10–30, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC– 10), DC–10–40, DC–10–40F, MD–10– 10F, MD–10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes. AD 2013–08–23 required adding design features to detect electrical faults and to detect a pump running in an empty fuel tank. This new AD would clarify certain requirements and remove a terminating action. This new AD would also provide an optional method of compliance for the proposed actions. This AD was prompted by a determination that it is necessary to clarify the requirements for the design features and to remove a terminating action for certain inspections. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. SUMMARY: This AD is effective April 15, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800– 0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax 206–766–5683; Internet https:// www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also available on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 0248. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5254; fax: 562–627–5210; email: serj.harutunian@faa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2013–08–23, Amendment 39–17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013). AD 2013–08–23 applied to all The Boeing Company Model DC– 10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10– 30, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, DC–10–40F, MD–10–10F, MD–10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2015 (80 FR 16321). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that it is necessary to clarify the requirements for the design features and to remove a terminating action for certain inspections. The NPRM proposed to clarify certain requirements and remove a terminating action. The NPRM also proposed to provide an optional method of compliance for the proposed actions. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) and the FAA’s response to each comment. E:\FR\FM\11MRR1.SGM 11MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 48 / Friday, March 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Support for the NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) Boeing stated that it supports the NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015). Request for Clarification FedEx requested that we clarify paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) because it is unclear and confusing. FedEx explained that paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of the proposed AD (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) propose to mandate compliance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A133, dated June 5, 2014; Boeing Service Bulletin MD11–28–137, dated June 24, 2014; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10– 28A253, dated June 5, 2014; and Boeing Service Bulletin DC10–28–256, dated June 24, 2014. This service information, in addition to describing procedures for airframe modifications, specifies revising Airworthiness Limitation Instructions (ALI) 28–1, Trijet Fuel Pump Fault Current Detector Functional Check; ALI 28–2, DC–10/KDC–10 Uncommanded On Circuit Functional Check; ALI 28–3, MD–10 Uncommanded On Circuit Functional Check; and ALI 28–4, MD–11 Uncommanded On Circuit Functional Check, Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC–02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014. FedEx stated that paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD creates confusion because Appendixes B and C of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC– 02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014, also change/affect Critical Design Configuration Control Limitation (CDCCL) 20–9, Trijet Wing Root Area Lightning Protection, (Boeing Service Bulletin DC10–28–262, Revision 1, dated June 9, 2010, which was mandated by AD 2010–21–13, Amendment 39–16473 (75 FR 63040, October 14, 2010), and has nothing to do with the intent of this NPRM, which supersedes AD 2013–08–23, Amendment 39–17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013). FedEx also noted that paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) states that revising the maintenance or inspection program terminates the requirements in paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008–06– 21 R1, Amendment 39–16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 2009). FedEx requested that we identify the VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:58 Mar 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 requirements in AD 2008–06–21 R1 that would be terminated. FedEx reasoned that paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008– 06–21 R1 cannot be terminated because CDCCLs and ALIs are constantly revised or new items added to meet safety requirements, so latent failures must be addressed in the fuel system design. We agree that clarification is necessary. AD 2010–21–13, Amendment 39–16473 (75 FR 63040, October 14, 2010), requires installing a support bracket and coupler on the left and right wing-to-fuselage transition, and metallic overbraid on the left and right leading edge wire assembly but it does not require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate a corresponding CDCCL. Paragraph (h)(3) of this AD includes incorporating CDCCL 20–9, Trijet Wing Root Area Lightning Protection, as part of the maintenance or inspection program. Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational requirements, components that have been identified as airworthy or installed on the affected airplanes before accomplishing the revision of the airplane maintenance or inspection program specified in this AD, do not need to be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the airplane maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by this AD, future maintenance actions on these components must be done in accordance with the CDCCLs. In regards to FedEx’s comment on terminating action, we note that AD 2008–06–21 R1, Amendment 39–16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 2009) requires incorporation of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report, MDC– 02K1003, Revision C, dated July 24, 2007. Paragraph (h)(3) of this AD requires a revision of the maintenance or inspection program to include Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item (SCI) Report MDC–02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014. We are requiring the actions specified in Appendixes B, C, and D of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC–02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014, because they include the latest CDCCLs, ALIs, and short-term extensions. Therefore, accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD would terminate the requirements in paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008–06– 21 R1. Accomplishing paragraph (h)(3) of this AD would replace the existing PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 12807 requirements with updated requirements. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes: • Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 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 16321, March 27, 2015). 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 the following service information. • Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–28A253, dated June 5, 2014; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11– 28A133, dated June 5, 2014. This service information describes procedures for replacing the fuel pump control relays with fault current detectors and changing the fuel tank boost/transfer pump wire termination. • Boeing Service Bulletin DC10–28– 256, dated June 24, 2014; and Boeing Service Bulletin MD11–28–137, dated June 24, 2014; which describe procedures for changing the fuel pump control and indication system wiring. • Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC–02K1003, Revision M, including Appendices A through D, dated July 25, 2014, which includes CDCCLs, ALIs, and short-term extensions in Appendices B, C, and D, respectively. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 341 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: E:\FR\FM\11MRR1.SGM 11MRR1 12808 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 48 / Friday, March 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Installing design features using a method approved by the FAA [retained action from AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013)]. Installing design features using service information specified in paragraph (h) of this AD (including revising the maintenance/inspection program) [new option of 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 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. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:58 Mar 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 Parts cost 152 work-hours × $85 per hour = $12,920. 98 work-hours × $85 per hour = $8,330. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–08–23, Amendment 39–17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013), and adding the following new AD: ■ 2016–04–16 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39–18410; Docket No. FAA–2015–0248; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–143–AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 15, 2016. (b) Affected ADs (1) This AD replaces AD 2013–08–23, Amendment 39–17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013). (2) This AD affects AD 2008–06–21 R1, Amendment 39–16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 2009). (3) This AD affects AD 2002–13–10, Amendment 39–12798 (67 FR 45053, July 8, 2002). (4) This AD affects AD 2011–11–05, Amendment 39–16704 (76 FR 31462, June 1, 2011). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10– 15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, DC–10–40F airplanes. (2) Model MD–10–10F, MD–10–30F, MD– 11, and MD–11F airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a fuel system review conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Cost on U.S. operators $137,500 $150,420 $51,923,220 109,000 117,330 40,009,530 ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES § 39.13 Cost per product (g) Retained Criteria for Operation, With Clarifications and New Compliance Time This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of AD 2013–08–23, Amendment 39–17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013), with clarification of actions for airplanes with auxiliary fuel tanks removed, clarification of the pumps that must have a protective device installed, and a new compliance time. Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD: As of 48 months after the effective date of this AD, no person may operate any airplane affected by this AD unless an amended type certificate or supplemental type certificate that incorporates the design features and requirements described in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD has been approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, and those design features are installed on the airplane to meet the criteria specified in section 25.981(a) and (d) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 25.981(a) and (d), at Amendment 25–125 (https://rgl.faa.gov/ Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/ rgFAR.nsf/0/339DAEE3E0A6379D862574C F00641951?OpenDocument)). For airplanes on which Boeing-installed auxiliary fuel tanks are removed, the actions specified in this AD for the auxiliary fuel tanks are not required. (1) For all airplanes: Each electrically powered alternating current (AC) fuel pump installed in any fuel tank that normally empties during flight and each pump that is partially covered by a lowering fuel level— such as main tanks, center wing tanks, auxiliary fuel tanks installed by the airplane manufacturer, and tail tanks—must have a protective device installed to detect electrical faults that can cause arcing and burn through of the fuel pump housing and pump electrical connector. The same device must shut off the pump by automatically removing electrical power from the pump when such faults are detected. When a fuel pump is shut off resulting from detection of an electrical fault, the device must stay latched off, until the fault is cleared through maintenance action and the pump is verified safe for operation. E:\FR\FM\11MRR1.SGM 11MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 48 / Friday, March 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES (2) For airplanes with a 2-person flightcrew: Additional design features, if not originally installed by the airplane manufacturer, must be installed to meet 3 criteria: To detect a running fuel pump in a tank that is normally emptied during flight, to provide an indication to the flightcrew that the tank is empty, and to automatically shut off that fuel pump. The prospective pump indication and shutoff system must automatically shut off each pump in case the flightcrew does not shut off a pump running dry in an empty tank within 60 seconds after each fuel tank is emptied. An airplane flight manual supplement (AFMS) that includes flightcrew manual pump shutoff procedures in the Limitations section of the AFMS must be submitted to the Los Angeles ACO, FAA, for approval. (3) For airplanes with a 3-person flightcrew: Additional design features, if not originally installed by the airplane manufacturer, must be installed to detect when a fuel pump in a tank that is normally emptied during flight is running in an empty fuel tank, and to provide an indication to the flightcrew that the tank is empty. The flight engineer must manually shut off each pump running dry in an empty tank within 60 seconds after the tank is emptied. The AFMS Limitations section must be revised to specify that this pump shutoff must be done by the flight engineer. (4) For all airplanes with tanks that normally empty during flight: Separate means must be provided to detect and shut off a pump that was previously commanded to be shut off automatically or manually but remained running in an empty tank during flight. (h) New Optional Method of Compliance In lieu of doing the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, do the applicable actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD. (1) For MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) and (h)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) As of 48 months after the effective date of this AD, change the fuel pump control and indication system wiring, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin MD11–28–137, dated June 24, 2014. (ii) Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1)(i) of this AD: Replace the fuel pump control relays with fault current detectors, and change the fuel tank boost/ transfer pump wire termination, in accordance with Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A133, dated June 5, 2014. (2) For Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC– 10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, DC–10–40F, MD–10– 10F, and MD–10–30F airplanes: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) and (h)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) As of 48 months after the effective date of this AD, change the fuel pump control and indication system wiring, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin DC10–28–256, dated June 24, 2014. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:58 Mar 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 (ii) Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD: Replace the fuel pump control relays with fault current detectors, and change the fuel tank boost/ transfer pump wire termination, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–28A253, dated June 5, 2014. (3) For all airplanes: Within 30 days after accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), Airworthiness Limitation Instructions (ALIs), and short-term extensions specified in Appendices B, C, and D of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item (SCI) Report MDC– 02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the actions specified in the ALIs is at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(3)(i) and (h)(3)(ii) of this AD. Revising the maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the requirements in paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008–06–21 R1, Amendment 39–16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 2009). (i) At the applicable time specified in Appendix C of Boeing Trijet SCI Report MDC–02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014, except as provided by Appendix D of Boeing Trijet SCI Report MDC–02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014. (ii) Within 30 days after accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable; or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD; whichever occurs later. (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or CDCCLs If the option in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD is accomplished: After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as provided by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. (j) Compliance Time Extension in Related ADs Accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, as applicable, extends the 18-month repetitive inspections and tests required by paragraph (a) of AD 2002–13–10, Amendment 39–12798 (67 FR 45053, July 8, 2002); and the 18-month repetitive inspections required by paragraph (j) of AD 2011–11–05, Amendment 39–16704 (76 FR 31462, June 1, 2011); to 24-month intervals for pumps affected by those ADs, regardless if the pump is installed in a tank that normally empties, provided the remaining actions required by those two ADs have been accomplished. PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 12809 (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-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, Los Angeles 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 for AD 2013–08–23, Amendment 39–17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– 5254; fax: 562–627–5210; email: serj.harutunian@faa.gov. (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 Alert Service Bulletin DC10– 28A253, dated June 5, 2014. (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11– 28A133, dated June 5, 2014. (iii) Boeing Service Bulletin DC10–28–256, dated June 24, 2014. (iv) Boeing Service Bulletin MD11–28–137, dated June 24, 2014. (v) Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC–02K1003, Revision M, including Appendices A through D, dated July 25, 2014. (3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax 206–766–5683; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (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. E:\FR\FM\11MRR1.SGM 11MRR1 12810 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 48 / Friday, March 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations (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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 8, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. History [FR Doc. 2016–04564 Filed 3–10–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2015–7489; Airspace Docket No. 15–ASW–20] Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Enid Vance AFB, OK; Enid Woodring Municipal Airport, Enid, OK; and Enid, OK Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; delay of effective date, correction. AGENCY: This action changes the effective date of a final rule published in the Federal Register of February 19, 2016, amending Class E surface area airspace, Class E airspace designated as an extension, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, in the Enid, OK, area to allow additional time for charting. This correction adds the part-time Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) language inadvertently removed from the Class E surface area description for Vance AFB, and Woodring Municipal Airport, Enid, OK. Adjustment of the geographic coordinates are also made to the Vance VHF Omnidirectional Range Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) listed in the Class E airspace area designated as an extension to the Class D surface area. DATES: This correction is effective 0901 UTC, July 21, 2016, and the effective date of the rule amending 14 CFR part 71 published on February 19, 2016 (81 FR 8389), is delayed to 0901 UTC July 21, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:58 Mar 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Register published a final rule amending Class E surface area airspace, Class E airspace designated as an extension, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Vance AFB, Enid, OK; and Woodring Municipal Airport, Enid, OK (81 FR 8389, February 19, 2016) Docket No. FAA–2015–7489. Subsequent to publication, the FAA determined that the part-time NOTAM language in the Class E surface area description was inadvertently removed in error. Potential safety concerns were identified due to the possibility for confusion in determining the operating rules and equipment requirements in the Vance AFB and Woodring Municipal Airport terminal areas. The concerns were based on the opportunity for part-time Class D surface area airspace and continuous Class E surface area airspace to be active at the same time. To resolve these concerns, the FAA is keeping the part-time NOTAM language in the Class E surface area description to retain it as part-time airspace supplementing the existing part-time Class D surface area airspace at Vance AFB and Woodring Municipal Airport. The regulatory text is rewritten for clarity. A minor adjustment is also made to the geographic coordinates of the Vance VORTAC listed in Class E airspace area designated as an extension to Class D. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 48 (Friday, March 11, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0248; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-143-AD; 
Amendment 39-18410; AD 2016-04-16]
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) 2013-08-23 for 
all The Boeing Company Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, 
DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-
30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. AD 2013-08-23 required adding design 
features to detect electrical faults and to detect a pump running in an 
empty fuel tank. This new AD would clarify certain requirements and 
remove a terminating action. This new AD would also provide an optional 
method of compliance for the proposed actions. This AD was prompted by 
a determination that it is necessary to clarify the requirements for 
the design features and to remove a terminating action for certain 
inspections. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of ignition 
sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel 
vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the 
airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective April 15, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 15, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 
Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA 
90846-0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; 
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced 
service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of 
this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on 
the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0248.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0248; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this 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: Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer, 
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification 
Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 
562-627-5254; fax: 562-627-5210; email: serj.harutunian@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 24037, 
April 24, 2013). AD 2013-08-23 applied to all The Boeing Company Model 
DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), 
DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. 
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2015 (80 FR 
16321). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that it is necessary 
to clarify the requirements for the design features and to remove a 
terminating action for certain inspections. The NPRM proposed to 
clarify certain requirements and remove a terminating action. The NPRM 
also proposed to provide an optional method of compliance for the 
proposed actions. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of 
ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with 
flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and 
consequent loss of the airplane.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (80 
FR 16321, March 27, 2015) and the FAA's response to each comment.

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Support for the NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015)

    Boeing stated that it supports the NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 
2015).

Request for Clarification

    FedEx requested that we clarify paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD 
(80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) because it is unclear and confusing.
    FedEx explained that paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of the proposed 
AD (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) propose to mandate compliance with 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A133, dated June 5, 2014; Boeing 
Service Bulletin MD11-28-137, dated June 24, 2014; Boeing Alert Service 
Bulletin DC10-28A253, dated June 5, 2014; and Boeing Service Bulletin 
DC10-28-256, dated June 24, 2014. This service information, in addition 
to describing procedures for airframe modifications, specifies revising 
Airworthiness Limitation Instructions (ALI) 28-1, Trijet Fuel Pump 
Fault Current Detector Functional Check; ALI 28-2, DC-10/KDC-10 
Uncommanded On Circuit Functional Check; ALI 28-3, MD-10 Uncommanded On 
Circuit Functional Check; and ALI 28-4, MD-11 Uncommanded On Circuit 
Functional Check, Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC-
02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014. FedEx stated that paragraph 
(h)(3) of the proposed AD creates confusion because Appendixes B and C 
of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC-02K1003, Revision 
M, dated July 25, 2014, also change/affect Critical Design 
Configuration Control Limitation (CDCCL) 20-9, Trijet Wing Root Area 
Lightning Protection, (Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-262, Revision 1, 
dated June 9, 2010, which was mandated by AD 2010-21-13, Amendment 39-
16473 (75 FR 63040, October 14, 2010), and has nothing to do with the 
intent of this NPRM, which supersedes AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 
(78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013).
    FedEx also noted that paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD (80 FR 
16321, March 27, 2015) states that revising the maintenance or 
inspection program terminates the requirements in paragraphs (g) and 
(h) of AD 2008-06-21 R1, Amendment 39-16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 
2009). FedEx requested that we identify the requirements in AD 2008-06-
21 R1 that would be terminated. FedEx reasoned that paragraphs (g) and 
(h) of AD 2008-06-21 R1 cannot be terminated because CDCCLs and ALIs 
are constantly revised or new items added to meet safety requirements, 
so latent failures must be addressed in the fuel system design.
    We agree that clarification is necessary. AD 2010-21-13, Amendment 
39-16473 (75 FR 63040, October 14, 2010), requires installing a support 
bracket and coupler on the left and right wing-to-fuselage transition, 
and metallic overbraid on the left and right leading edge wire assembly 
but it does not require revising the maintenance or inspection program 
to incorporate a corresponding CDCCL. Paragraph (h)(3) of this AD 
includes incorporating CDCCL 20-9, Trijet Wing Root Area Lightning 
Protection, as part of the maintenance or inspection program. 
Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational requirements, 
components that have been identified as airworthy or installed on the 
affected airplanes before accomplishing the revision of the airplane 
maintenance or inspection program specified in this AD, do not need to 
be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the airplane 
maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by this 
AD, future maintenance actions on these components must be done in 
accordance with the CDCCLs.
    In regards to FedEx's comment on terminating action, we note that 
AD 2008-06-21 R1, Amendment 39-16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 2009) 
requires incorporation of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report, 
MDC-02K1003, Revision C, dated July 24, 2007. Paragraph (h)(3) of this 
AD requires a revision of the maintenance or inspection program to 
include Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item (SCI) Report MDC-02K1003, 
Revision M, dated July 25, 2014. We are requiring the actions specified 
in Appendixes B, C, and D of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item 
Report MDC-02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014, because they 
include the latest CDCCLs, ALIs, and short-term extensions. Therefore, 
accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD 
would terminate the requirements in paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008-
06-21 R1. Accomplishing paragraph (h)(3) of this AD would replace the 
existing requirements with updated requirements. We have not changed 
this AD in this regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have 
determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 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 16321, March 27, 2015).
    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 the following service information.
     Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-28A253, dated June 5, 
2014; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A133, dated June 5, 
2014. This service information describes procedures for replacing the 
fuel pump control relays with fault current detectors and changing the 
fuel tank boost/transfer pump wire termination.
     Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-256, dated June 24, 2014; 
and Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-28-137, dated June 24, 2014; which 
describe procedures for changing the fuel pump control and indication 
system wiring.
     Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC-02K1003, 
Revision M, including Appendices A through D, dated July 25, 2014, 
which includes CDCCLs, ALIs, and short-term extensions in Appendices B, 
C, and D, respectively.
    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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 341 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

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                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Installing design features using a      152 work-hours x $85 per        $137,500        $150,420     $51,923,220
 method approved by the FAA [retained    hour = $12,920.
 action from AD 2013[dash]08[dash]23,
 Amendment 39[dash]17441 (78 FR 24037,
 April 24, 2013)].
Installing design features using        98 work-hours x $85 per          109,000         117,330      40,009,530
 service information specified in        hour = $8,330.
 paragraph (h) of this AD (including
 revising the maintenance/inspection
 program) [new option of this AD].
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We 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) 
2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013), and 
adding the following new AD:

2016-04-16 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18410; Docket No. FAA-
2015-0248; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-143-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective April 15, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    (1) This AD replaces AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 
24037, April 24, 2013).
    (2) This AD affects AD 2008-06-21 R1, Amendment 39-16100 (74 FR 
61504, November 25, 2009).
    (3) This AD affects AD 2002-13-10, Amendment 39-12798 (67 FR 
45053, July 8, 2002).
    (4) This AD affects AD 2011-11-05, Amendment 39-16704 (76 FR 
31462, June 1, 2011).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company airplanes identified 
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any 
category.
    (1) Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F 
(KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F airplanes.
    (2) Model MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a fuel system review conducted by the 
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of 
ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with 
flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and 
consequent loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Criteria for Operation, With Clarifications and New 
Compliance Time

    This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of 
AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013), 
with clarification of actions for airplanes with auxiliary fuel 
tanks removed, clarification of the pumps that must have a 
protective device installed, and a new compliance time. Except as 
provided by paragraph (h) of this AD: As of 48 months after the 
effective date of this AD, no person may operate any airplane 
affected by this AD unless an amended type certificate or 
supplemental type certificate that incorporates the design features 
and requirements described in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of 
this AD has been approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, and those design features are 
installed on the airplane to meet the criteria specified in section 
25.981(a) and (d) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 
25.981(a) and (d), at Amendment 25-125 (https://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgFAR.nsf/0/339DAEE3E0A6379D862574CF00641951?OpenDocument)). For airplanes on 
which Boeing-installed auxiliary fuel tanks are removed, the actions 
specified in this AD for the auxiliary fuel tanks are not required.
    (1) For all airplanes: Each electrically powered alternating 
current (AC) fuel pump installed in any fuel tank that normally 
empties during flight and each pump that is partially covered by a 
lowering fuel level--such as main tanks, center wing tanks, 
auxiliary fuel tanks installed by the airplane manufacturer, and 
tail tanks--must have a protective device installed to detect 
electrical faults that can cause arcing and burn through of the fuel 
pump housing and pump electrical connector. The same device must 
shut off the pump by automatically removing electrical power from 
the pump when such faults are detected. When a fuel pump is shut off 
resulting from detection of an electrical fault, the device must 
stay latched off, until the fault is cleared through maintenance 
action and the pump is verified safe for operation.

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    (2) For airplanes with a 2-person flightcrew: Additional design 
features, if not originally installed by the airplane manufacturer, 
must be installed to meet 3 criteria: To detect a running fuel pump 
in a tank that is normally emptied during flight, to provide an 
indication to the flightcrew that the tank is empty, and to 
automatically shut off that fuel pump. The prospective pump 
indication and shutoff system must automatically shut off each pump 
in case the flightcrew does not shut off a pump running dry in an 
empty tank within 60 seconds after each fuel tank is emptied. An 
airplane flight manual supplement (AFMS) that includes flightcrew 
manual pump shutoff procedures in the Limitations section of the 
AFMS must be submitted to the Los Angeles ACO, FAA, for approval.
    (3) For airplanes with a 3-person flightcrew: Additional design 
features, if not originally installed by the airplane manufacturer, 
must be installed to detect when a fuel pump in a tank that is 
normally emptied during flight is running in an empty fuel tank, and 
to provide an indication to the flightcrew that the tank is empty. 
The flight engineer must manually shut off each pump running dry in 
an empty tank within 60 seconds after the tank is emptied. The AFMS 
Limitations section must be revised to specify that this pump 
shutoff must be done by the flight engineer.
    (4) For all airplanes with tanks that normally empty during 
flight: Separate means must be provided to detect and shut off a 
pump that was previously commanded to be shut off automatically or 
manually but remained running in an empty tank during flight.

(h) New Optional Method of Compliance

    In lieu of doing the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, 
do the applicable actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), 
and (h)(3) of this AD.
    (1) For MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes: Do the actions specified in 
paragraphs (h)(1)(i) and (h)(1)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) As of 48 months after the effective date of this AD, change 
the fuel pump control and indication system wiring, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 
MD11-28-137, dated June 24, 2014.
    (ii) Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions 
specified in paragraph (h)(1)(i) of this AD: Replace the fuel pump 
control relays with fault current detectors, and change the fuel 
tank boost/transfer pump wire termination, in accordance with 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-
28A133, dated June 5, 2014.
    (2) For Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F 
(KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F 
airplanes: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) and 
(h)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) As of 48 months after the effective date of this AD, change 
the fuel pump control and indication system wiring, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 
DC10-28-256, dated June 24, 2014.
    (ii) Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions 
specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD: Replace the fuel pump 
control relays with fault current detectors, and change the fuel 
tank boost/transfer pump wire termination, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-
28A253, dated June 5, 2014.
    (3) For all airplanes: Within 30 days after accomplishing the 
actions required by paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, or within 
30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, 
revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to 
incorporate the Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations 
(CDCCLs), Airworthiness Limitation Instructions (ALIs), and short-
term extensions specified in Appendices B, C, and D of Boeing Trijet 
Special Compliance Item (SCI) Report MDC-02K1003, Revision M, dated 
July 25, 2014. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the 
actions specified in the ALIs is at the later of the times specified 
in paragraphs (h)(3)(i) and (h)(3)(ii) of this AD. Revising the 
maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph 
terminates the requirements in paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008-06-
21 R1, Amendment 39-16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 2009).
    (i) At the applicable time specified in Appendix C of Boeing 
Trijet SCI Report MDC-02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014, 
except as provided by Appendix D of Boeing Trijet SCI Report MDC-
02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014.
    (ii) Within 30 days after accomplishing the actions required by 
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable; or within 30 
days after the effective date of this AD; whichever occurs later.

(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or CDCCLs

    If the option in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD is accomplished: 
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as 
provided by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD, no alternative actions 
(e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the 
actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method 
of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (k) of this AD.

(j) Compliance Time Extension in Related ADs

    Accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1), 
(h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, as applicable, extends the 18-month 
repetitive inspections and tests required by paragraph (a) of AD 
2002-13-10, Amendment 39-12798 (67 FR 45053, July 8, 2002); and the 
18-month repetitive inspections required by paragraph (j) of AD 
2011-11-05, Amendment 39-16704 (76 FR 31462, June 1, 2011); to 24-
month intervals for pumps affected by those ADs, regardless if the 
pump is installed in a tank that normally empties, provided the 
remaining actions required by those two ADs have been accomplished.

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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) of this AD. Information may be emailed 
to: 9-ANM-LAACO-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, Los Angeles 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 for AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 
24037, April 24, 2013), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding 
provisions of this AD.

(l) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Serj Harutunian, 
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles 
ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-
627-5254; fax: 562-627-5210; email: serj.harutunian@faa.gov.

(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 Alert Service Bulletin DC10-28A253, dated June 5, 
2014.
    (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A133, dated June 5, 
2014.
    (iii) Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-256, dated June 24, 2014.
    (iv) Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-28-137, dated June 24, 2014.
    (v) Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC-02K1003, 
Revision M, including Appendices A through D, dated July 25, 2014.
    (3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, 
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 
Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA 
90846-0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; 
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
    (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.

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    (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 February 8, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-04564 Filed 3-10-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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