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effective date of this AD using the service
information identified in paragraph (i)(1)(i)
through (i)(1)(xxvi) of this AD. This service
information is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170,
Revision 04, dated May 24, 2000.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170,
Revision 05, dated September 11, 2000.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 06, dated October 18, 2001.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 07, dated December 4, 2001.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170,
Revision 08, dated January 15, 2003.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 09, dated February 17, 2003.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 10, dated November 21, 2003.
(viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 11, dated August 18, 2004.
(ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 12, dated December 2, 2004.
(x) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170,
Revision 13, dated January 18, 2005.
(xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 14, dated April 21, 2005.
(xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 15, dated July 19, 2005.
(xiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 16, dated November 23, 2006.
(xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 17, dated February 14, 2007.
(xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 18, dated October 9, 2009.
(xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 19, dated November 9, 2009.
(xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 20, dated December 1, 2010.
(xviii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 21, dated March 24, 2011.
(xix) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 22, dated July 19, 2011.
(xx) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 23, dated February 3, 2012.
(xxi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 24, dated April 12, 2012.
(xxii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 25, dated September 4, 2012.
(xxiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 26, dated September 16, 2013.
(xxiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 27, dated March 18, 2014.
(xxv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 28, dated September 1, 2014.
(xxvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 29, dated February 16, 2015.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
replacement of pitot probes on the captain
and standby sides specified in paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD, if the replacement was
performed before the effective date of this AD
using Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1456,
dated December 2, 2009, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the
replacement of pitot probes on the first
officer side as specified in paragraph (h)(1) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1463,
dated March 9, 2010, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
person may install on any airplane a Thales
pitot probe having P/N C16195AA or P/N
C16195BA.
(i) For airplanes with a Thales pitot probe
having P/N C16195AA or P/N C16195BA
installed: After accomplishing the
replacement required by paragraph (g) of this
AD.
(ii) For airplanes without a Thales pitot
probe having P/N C16195AA or P/N
C16195BA installed: As of the effective date
of this AD.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane a Thales
pitot probe having part number P/N 50620–
10.
(j) Parts Installation Limitations
(1) At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (j)(1)(ii) of this AD: No
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
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(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–227–
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference
this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
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 procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
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Airworthiness Directive 2015–0205, dated
October 9, 2015, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2015–0250.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170,
Revision 30, dated June 18, 2015.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1456,
Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1463, Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61
93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet: https://www.airbus.com.
(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 April 20,
2016.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6149; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–047–AD; Amendment
39–18510; AD 2016–09–12]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 787–8 and
787–9 airplanes. This AD requires
repetitive inspections of the bilge
barriers located in the forward and aft
cargo compartments for disengaged
decompression panels, and reinstalling
any disengaged panels. This AD was
prompted by several reports of
disengaged decompression panels found
on in-service airplanes. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct disengaged
decompression panels from the bilge
barriers located in the forward and aft
cargo compartments. In the event of a
cargo compartment fire, this condition
would provide a path for smoke and
Halon to enter the flight compartment
and passenger cabin, which could result
in the inability to contain and
extinguish a fire.
DATES: This AD is effective May 23,
2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 23, 2016.
We must receive comments on this
AD by June 20, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this final rule, 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–2016–
6149.
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SUMMARY:
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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–2016–
6149; 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 street address for
the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental
Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6414;
fax: 425–917–6590; email:
caspar.wang@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We have received several reports of
disengaged decompression panels found
on in-service airplanes. It appears these
decompression panels disengaged prior
to delivery, during test flights. Tests
done by the airplane manufacturer
revealed some decompression panels
disengage at a pressure differential
below the design/intended value. This
condition, if not corrected, would
provide a path for smoke and Halon to
enter the flight compartment and
passenger cabin in the event of a cargo
compartment fire, which could result in
the inability to contain and extinguish
a fire.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787–81205–SB500009–00,
Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015.
The service information describes
procedures for repetitive inspections of
the bilge barriers located in the forward
and aft cargo compartments for
disengaged decompression panels, and
reinstalling any disengaged panels. 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.
FAA’s Determination
We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all the relevant information
and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
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develop in other products of the same
type design.
AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information described previously.
For information on the procedures
and compliance times, see this service
information at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
6149.
Interim Action
We consider this AD interim action.
The airplane manufacturer is currently
developing a modification that will
address the unsafe condition identified
in this AD. Once this modification is
developed, approved, and available, we
might consider additional rulemaking.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because if any decompression panel
is disengaged from the bilge barriers
located in the forward and aft cargo
compartments and a cargo compartment
fire were to occur, the fire could not be
contained or extinguished. Therefore,
we find that notice and opportunity for
prior public comment are impracticable
and that good cause exists for making
this amendment effective in less than 30
days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety and
was not preceded by notice and an
opportunity for public comment.
However, we invite you to send any
written data, views, or arguments about
this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include the docket number
FAA–2016–6149 and Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–047–AD at the
beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this AD.
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Costs of Compliance
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
We estimate that this AD affects 42
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection ................................
3 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $255 per inspection cycle.
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary reinstallation that would
Parts cost
$0
Cost per product
Cost on U.S. operators
$255 per inspection cycle ......
be required based on the results of the
inspection. We have no way of
$10,710 per inspection
cycle.
determining the number of aircraft that
might need this action:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Reinstallation ..............................................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .............................
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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,
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on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2016–09–12 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–18510; Docket No.
FAA–2016–6149; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–047–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 23, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated November 16,
2015.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
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Parts cost
$0
Cost per
roduct
$85
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by several reports
of disengaged decompression panels found
on in-service airplanes. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct disengaged
decompression panels from the bilge barriers
located in the forward and aft cargo
compartments. In the event of a cargo
compartment fire, this condition would
provide a path for smoke and Halon to enter
the flight compartment and passenger cabin,
which could result in the inability to contain
and extinguish a fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections
At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: Do a
general visual inspection of the bilge barriers
located in the forward and aft cargo
compartments for disengaged decompression
panels, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB500009–00,
Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. Repeat
the inspection thereafter at the applicable
times specified in paragraph 5.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787–81205–SB500009–00, Issue
001, dated November 16, 2015.
(1) For Group 1 airplanes identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated November 16,
2015: Inspect within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD.
(2) For Group 2 airplanes identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated November 16,
2015: Inspect within 180 flight cycles or
within 90 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later.
(h) Reinstallation of Decompression Panels
If any disengaged decompression panel is
found during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight,
reinstall the panel, in accordance with the
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Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB500009–00,
Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) For service information that contains
steps that are labeled as Required for
Compliance (RC), the provisions of
paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD
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.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
917–6414; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
caspar.wang@faa.gov.
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(k) 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.
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(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB500009–00, Issue 001, dated
November 16, 2015.
(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 April 25,
2016.
Ross Landes,
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–2015–3741; Directorate
Identifier 2014–SW–040–AD; Amendment
39–18507; AD 2016–09–09]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Helicopters (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Eurocopter France)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
airworthiness directive (AD) 2013–08–
17 for Airbus Helicopters Model SA–
365N, SA–365N1, AS–365N2, AS 365
N3, and SA–366G1 helicopters. AD
2013–08–17 required initial and
recurring inspections of the 9-degree
fuselage frame for a crack and repairing
the frame if a crack exists. This new AD
modifies the compliance times and
expands the inspection area of the
9-inch frame. The actions of this AD are
intended to detect a crack in the
9-degree frame to prevent loss of
structural integrity and subsequent loss
of control of the helicopter.
DATES: This AD is effective June 10,
2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
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of certain documents listed in this AD
as of June 10, 2016.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 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.
You may review the referenced service
information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
3741.
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–
3741; or in person at the Docket
Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
incorporated-by-reference service
information, the economic evaluation,
any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Operations Office (phone: 800–
647–5527) is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations
Office, M–30, West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert Grant, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Safety Management Group, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas
76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
robert.grant@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to remove AD 2013–08–17,
Amendment 39–17434 (78 FR 25380,
May 1, 2013) and add a new AD. AD
2013–08–17 applied to Airbus
Helicopters Model SA–365N, SA–
365N1, AS–365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA–
366G1 helicopters and required initial
and recurring inspections of the inner
angles and flanges of the 9-degree
fuselage frame on the right-hand (RH)
and left-hand (LH) sides for a crack. If
a crack was found, AD 2013–08–17
required repairing the frame. AD 2013–
08–17 was prompted by EASA
Emergency AD No. 2010–0064–E, dated
April 1, 2010, to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified model
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 88 (Friday, May 6, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27300-27303]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-10404]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-6149; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-047-AD;
Amendment 39-18510; AD 2016-09-12]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This AD requires
repetitive inspections of the bilge barriers located in the forward and
aft cargo compartments for disengaged decompression panels, and
reinstalling any disengaged panels. This AD was prompted by several
reports of disengaged decompression panels found on in-service
airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct disengaged
decompression panels from the bilge barriers located in the forward and
aft cargo compartments. In the event of a cargo compartment fire, this
condition would provide a path for smoke and Halon to enter the flight
compartment and passenger cabin, which could result in the inability to
contain and extinguish a fire.
DATES: This AD is effective May 23, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 23,
2016.
We must receive comments on this AD by June 20, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this final rule, 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-2016-
6149.
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-2016-
6149; 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 street address for the Docket Office (phone:
800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caspar Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6414; fax: 425-917-6590; email:
caspar.wang@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We have received several reports of disengaged decompression panels
found on in-service airplanes. It appears these decompression panels
disengaged prior to delivery, during test flights. Tests done by the
airplane manufacturer revealed some decompression panels disengage at a
pressure differential below the design/intended value. This condition,
if not corrected, would provide a path for smoke and Halon to enter the
flight compartment and passenger cabin in the event of a cargo
compartment fire, which could result in the inability to contain and
extinguish a fire.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00,
Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. The service information describes
procedures for repetitive inspections of the bilge barriers located in
the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged decompression
panels, and reinstalling any disengaged panels. 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.
FAA's Determination
We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information described previously.
For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this
service information at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2016-6149.
Interim Action
We consider this AD interim action. The airplane manufacturer is
currently developing a modification that will address the unsafe
condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is developed,
approved, and available, we might consider additional rulemaking.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because if
any decompression panel is disengaged from the bilge barriers located
in the forward and aft cargo compartments and a cargo compartment fire
were to occur, the fire could not be contained or extinguished.
Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment
are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2016-6149 and
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-047-AD at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 42 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspection............................ 3 work-hours x $85 per $0 $255 per inspection $10,710 per inspection cycle.
hour = $255 per cycle.
inspection cycle.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary reinstallation
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this
action:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Reinstallation............................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $0 $85
$85.
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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):
2016-09-12 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18510; Docket No. FAA-
2016-6149; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-047-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 23, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated
November 16, 2015.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by several reports of disengaged
decompression panels found on in-service airplanes. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct disengaged decompression panels from
the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo
compartments. In the event of a cargo compartment fire, this
condition would provide a path for smoke and Halon to enter the
flight compartment and passenger cabin, which could result in the
inability to contain and extinguish a fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)
of this AD: Do a general visual inspection of the bilge barriers
located in the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged
decompression panels, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-
00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at the applicable times specified in paragraph 5.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-
SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015.
(1) For Group 1 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015:
Inspect within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015:
Inspect within 180 flight cycles or within 90 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(h) Reinstallation of Decompression Panels
If any disengaged decompression panel is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further
flight, reinstall the panel, in accordance with the
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Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-
81205-SB500009-00, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2015.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the
repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs
(i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD 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.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Caspar Wang,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch,
ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6414; fax:
425-917-6590; email: caspar.wang@faa.gov.
(k) 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 B787-81205-SB500009-00, Issue
001, dated November 16, 2015.
(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 April 25, 2016.
Ross Landes,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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