Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes, 36449-36452 [2016-12599]
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Maintenance Program Revision
(1) Within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, revise the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the fuel system airworthiness
limitation items (ALIs) and critical design
configuration control limitations (CDCCLs)
specified in Fokker Services B.V. Engineering
Report SE–672, ‘‘Fokker 70/100 Fuel ALI’s
and CDCCL’s,’’ Issue 5, released December
11, 2014.
(2) The initial compliance times and
repetitive intervals for the actions are at the
applicable times specified within Fokker
Services B.V. Engineering Report SE–672,
‘‘Fokker 70/100 Fuel ALI’s and CDCCL’s,’’
Issue 5, released December 11, 2014. If any
discrepancy is found, repair using a method
approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker B.V.
Service’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). Repair any discrepancy
before further flight.
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(h) No Alternative Inspections, Inspection
Intervals, or CDCCLs
After accomplishment of the actions
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, no
alternative inspections, inspection intervals,
or CDCCLs may be used unless the
inspections, intervals, or CDCCLs are
approved as an AMOC in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1)
of this AD.
(i) 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:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-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 EASA; or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA
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DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0032, dated
February 24, 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–2015–8466.
(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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Fokker Services B.V. Engineering Report
SE–672, Fokker 70/100 Fuel ALI’s and
CDCCL’s, Issue 5, released December 11,
2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
fokker.com; Internet https://
www.myfokkerfleet.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 May 23,
2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 777–200
and –300 series airplanes equipped with
Pratt and Whitney engines. This AD was
prompted by reports of blocked drain
lines at the engine forward strut that
caused flammable fluid to accumulate
in a flammable leakage zone. This AD
requires doing the following actions on
the left strut and right strut: A one-time
cleaning of certain forward strut drain
lines; installing new forward strut drain
lines and insulation blankets; a leak
check of the forward strut drain lines;
and repair if any leak is found. This AD
also requires revising the maintenance
or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate a certain airworthiness
limitation. We are issuing this AD to
prevent blockage of forward strut drain
lines. This condition could cause
flammable fluids to collect in the
forward strut area and potentially cause
an uncontrolled fire or cause failure of
engine attachment structure and
consequent airplane loss.
DATES: This AD is effective July 12,
2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of July 12, 2016.
ADDRESSES: 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–2015–
8130.
SUMMARY:
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–
8130; 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
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8130; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–175–AD; Amendment
39–18534; AD 2016–11–07]
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Company Airplanes
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Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6501;
fax: 425–917–6590; email:
kevin.nguyen@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 777–200 and –300 series
airplanes equipped with Pratt and
Whitney engines. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on December 31,
2015 (80 FR 81788) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of
blocked drain lines at the engine
forward strut that caused flammable
fluid to accumulate in a flammable
leakage zone. The NPRM proposed to
require doing the following actions on
the left strut and right strut: A one-time
cleaning of certain forward strut drain
lines; installing new forward strut drain
lines and insulation blankets; a leak
check of the forward strut drain lines;
and repair if any leak is found. The
NPRM also proposed to require revising
the maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate a certain
airworthiness limitation. We are issuing
this AD to prevent blockage of forward
strut drain lines. This condition could
cause flammable fluids to collect in the
forward strut area and potentially cause
an uncontrolled fire or cause failure of
engine attachment structure and
consequent airplane loss.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM.
Support for the NPRM
Boeing, United Airlines, and Airline
Pilots Association International have no
objections to the NPRM.
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 for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service
information:
• Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–54–0028, Revision 1, dated
December 10, 2013. This service
information describes procedures for a
general visual inspection for hydraulic
fluid contamination of the interior of the
strut forward dry bay and corrective
actions.
• Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–71–0055, Revision 1, dated
April 15, 2015. The service information
describes procedures for installing new
forward strut drain lines and insulation
blankets on the left and right engines.
• Airworthiness Limitation 54–AWL–
01, ‘‘Forward Strut Drain Line,’’ as
specified in Section D.4, Pratt and
Whitney Forward Strut Drain Line,
dated March 2014, of the Boeing 777
Maintenance Planning Data (MPD)
Document Section 9, Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),
D622W001–9, dated October 2014. This
service information describes an
airworthiness limitation task for the
functional check of the forward strut
drain line.
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 54
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Labor cost
Cleaning strut drain lines, installing new drain lines and insulation blankets, doing a leak check, and revising the maintenance or inspection program.
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Action
16 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $1,360.
We have received no definitive data
that will enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this AD.
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this AD may be covered
under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected individuals. We
do not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, we
have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
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Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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$17,080
Cost per
product
$18,440
Cost on U.S.
operators
$995,760
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
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(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2016–11–07 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–18534; Docket No.
FAA–2015–8130; Directorate Identifier
2014–NM–175–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 12, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects the ADs specified in
paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this AD.
(1) AD 2014–20–10, Amendment 39–17983
(79 FR 60331, October 7, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–
20–10’’).
(2) AD 2015–17–13, Amendment 39–18246
(80 FR 52948, September 2, 2015) (‘‘AD
2015–17–13’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 777–200 and –300 series airplanes,
certificated in any category, equipped with
Pratt and Whitney engines, as identified in
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777–71–0055, Revision 1, dated April 15,
2015.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 71, Powerplant.
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of
blocked drain lines at the engine forward
strut that caused flammable fluid to
accumulate in a flammable leakage zone. We
are issuing this AD to prevent blockage of
forward strut drain lines. This condition
could cause flammable fluids to collect in the
forward strut area and potentially cause an
uncontrolled fire or cause failure of engine
attachment structure and consequent
airplane loss.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Actions
Within 4,000 flight cycles or 750 days after
the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later: Accomplish the actions
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4)
of this AD on the left and right struts, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777–71–0055, Revision 1,
dated April 15, 2015; and accomplish the
revision specified in paragraph (g)(5) of this
AD.
(1) Disconnect and remove the forward
strut drain lines.
(2) Clean the left system disconnect, the
strut forward lower spar, and the forward
fireseal pan drain lines.
(3) Install new forward strut drain lines
and insulation blankets.
(4) Do a leak check of the forward strut
drain lines for any leak, and repair if any leak
is found.
(5) Revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
Airworthiness Limitation 54–AWL–01,
‘‘Forward Strut Drain Line’’ as specified in
Section D.4, Pratt and Whitney Forward Strut
Drain Line, dated March 2014, of the Boeing
777 Maintenance Planning Data (MPD)
Document Section 9, Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) and Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs),
D622W001–9, dated October 2014. The
initial compliance time for Airworthiness
Limitation 54–AWL–01 is within 2,000 flight
cycles or 1,500 days, whichever occurs first,
after doing the actions specified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD.
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required
by paragraph (g)(5) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this
AD.
(i) Terminating Action for Other ADs
(1) Accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the
actions required by paragraph (g) of AD
2015–17–13 at the modified area only.
(2) Accomplishing the actions specified in
paragraphs (i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD
terminates the inspections required by
paragraph (g) of AD 2014–20–10 at the
modified area only, provided the actions are
accomplished concurrently, or the actions
specified in paragraph (i)(2)(ii) of this AD are
done after accomplishing the actions
specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) of this AD.
(i) The actions specified in paragraphs
(g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD on the left and
right struts are done in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–71–
0055, Revision 1, dated April 15, 2015; and
the revision specified in paragraph (g)(5) of
this AD is done.
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(ii) A one-time general visual inspection
for hydraulic fluid contamination (including
contamination caused by hydraulic fluid in
its liquid, vapor, and/or solid (coked) form)
of the interior of the strut forward dry bay,
and all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions (including checking drain
lines for blockage due to hydraulic fluid
coking, and cleaning or replacing drain lines
to allow drainage) are done in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777–54–0028, Revision 1, dated December
10, 2013, except where Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777–54–0028,
Revision 1, dated December 10, 2013,
specifies to contact Boeing for repair, the
repair must be done using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777–71–0055, dated June 12, 2014, which is
not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
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 (k)(4)(i) and (k)(4)(ii) apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
for any deviations to RC steps, including
substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining
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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.
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6501; fax: 425–
917–6590; email: kevin.nguyen@faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–54–0028, Revision 1, dated
December 10, 2013.
(ii) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–71–0055, Revision 1, dated
April 15, 2015.
(iii) Airworthiness Limitation 54–AWL–01,
‘‘Forward Strut Drain Line,’’ as specified in
Section D.4, Pratt and Whitney Forward Strut
Drain Line, dated March 2014, of the Boeing
777 Maintenance Planning Data Document
Section 9, Airworthiness Limitations and
Certification Maintenance Requirements,
D622W001–9, dated October 2014.
(3) For Boeing 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 May 20,
2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 787–8
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report of wire chafing caused by a left
wing spoiler actuator wire not having
enough separation from a certain
bracket when the spoiler is in the
deployed position. This AD requires
measuring the separation between a
certain electro-mechanical actuator wire
of the left wing, spoiler 4, and the
support bracket of the flap variable
camber trim unit; and related
investigative and corrective actions if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct wire chafing. Such
chafing could result in an electrical
short and potential fire in a flammable
fluid leakage zone and possible loss of
several functions essential for safe
flight.
SUMMARY:
This AD is effective July 12,
2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 12, 2016.
ADDRESSES: 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–2015–
3987.
DATES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
3987; 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:
Sean J. Schauer, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
917–6479; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
sean.schauer@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 787–8 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
October 19, 2015 (80 FR 63132) (‘‘the
NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
a report of insufficient clearance and
wire chafing between the wiring to the
number 4 spoiler electro-mechanical
actuator and a bracket of the flap
variable camber trim unit with the
spoiler fully deployed. The NPRM
proposed to require measuring the
separation between a certain electromechanical actuator wire of the left
wing, spoiler 4, and the support bracket
of the flap variable camber trim unit,
and related investigative and corrective
actions if necessary. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct wire chafing.
Such chafing could result in an
electrical short and potential fire in a
flammable fluid leakage zone and
possible loss of several functions
essential for safe flight.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Support for the NPRM
United Airlines stated that it agrees
with the NPRM, has completed the
actions specified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787–81205–SB270024–00,
Issue 001, dated September 24, 2014,
and has no technical findings/issues to
report.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 7, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 36449-36452]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-12599]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-8130; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-175-AD;
Amendment 39-18534; AD 2016-11-07]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped
with Pratt and Whitney engines. This AD was prompted by reports of
blocked drain lines at the engine forward strut that caused flammable
fluid to accumulate in a flammable leakage zone. This AD requires doing
the following actions on the left strut and right strut: A one-time
cleaning of certain forward strut drain lines; installing new forward
strut drain lines and insulation blankets; a leak check of the forward
strut drain lines; and repair if any leak is found. This AD also
requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate a certain airworthiness limitation. We are issuing this
AD to prevent blockage of forward strut drain lines. This condition
could cause flammable fluids to collect in the forward strut area and
potentially cause an uncontrolled fire or cause failure of engine
attachment structure and consequent airplane loss.
DATES: This AD is effective July 12, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 12,
2016.
ADDRESSES: 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-2015-
8130.
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-
8130; 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
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Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC
20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6501; fax: 425-917-6590; email: kevin.nguyen@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with Pratt and Whitney
engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 31,
2015 (80 FR 81788) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of
blocked drain lines at the engine forward strut that caused flammable
fluid to accumulate in a flammable leakage zone. The NPRM proposed to
require doing the following actions on the left strut and right strut:
A one-time cleaning of certain forward strut drain lines; installing
new forward strut drain lines and insulation blankets; a leak check of
the forward strut drain lines; and repair if any leak is found. The
NPRM also proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate a certain airworthiness
limitation. We are issuing this AD to prevent blockage of forward strut
drain lines. This condition could cause flammable fluids to collect in
the forward strut area and potentially cause an uncontrolled fire or
cause failure of engine attachment structure and consequent airplane
loss.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM.
Support for the NPRM
Boeing, United Airlines, and Airline Pilots Association
International have no objections to the NPRM.
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 for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service information:
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0028,
Revision 1, dated December 10, 2013. This service information describes
procedures for a general visual inspection for hydraulic fluid
contamination of the interior of the strut forward dry bay and
corrective actions.
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-71-0055,
Revision 1, dated April 15, 2015. The service information describes
procedures for installing new forward strut drain lines and insulation
blankets on the left and right engines.
Airworthiness Limitation 54-AWL-01, ``Forward Strut Drain
Line,'' as specified in Section D.4, Pratt and Whitney Forward Strut
Drain Line, dated March 2014, of the Boeing 777 Maintenance Planning
Data (MPD) Document Section 9, Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), D622W001-9, dated
October 2014. This service information describes an airworthiness
limitation task for the functional check of the forward strut drain
line.
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 54 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Cleaning strut drain lines, installing 16 work-hours x $85 per $17,080 $18,440 $995,760
new drain lines and insulation hour = $1,360.
blankets, doing a leak check, and
revising the maintenance or
inspection program.
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We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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
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(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):
2016-11-07 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18534; Docket No. FAA-
2015-8130; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-175-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 12, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1) and
(b)(2) of this AD.
(1) AD 2014-20-10, Amendment 39-17983 (79 FR 60331, October 7,
2014) (``AD 2014-20-10'').
(2) AD 2015-17-13, Amendment 39-18246 (80 FR 52948, September 2,
2015) (``AD 2015-17-13'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300
series airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with Pratt
and Whitney engines, as identified in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777-71-0055, Revision 1, dated April 15, 2015.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of blocked drain lines at the
engine forward strut that caused flammable fluid to accumulate in a
flammable leakage zone. We are issuing this AD to prevent blockage
of forward strut drain lines. This condition could cause flammable
fluids to collect in the forward strut area and potentially cause an
uncontrolled fire or cause failure of engine attachment structure
and consequent airplane loss.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Actions
Within 4,000 flight cycles or 750 days after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs later: Accomplish the actions specified
in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD on the left and right
struts, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-71-0055, Revision 1, dated
April 15, 2015; and accomplish the revision specified in paragraph
(g)(5) of this AD.
(1) Disconnect and remove the forward strut drain lines.
(2) Clean the left system disconnect, the strut forward lower
spar, and the forward fireseal pan drain lines.
(3) Install new forward strut drain lines and insulation
blankets.
(4) Do a leak check of the forward strut drain lines for any
leak, and repair if any leak is found.
(5) Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate Airworthiness Limitation 54-AWL-01, ``Forward Strut
Drain Line'' as specified in Section D.4, Pratt and Whitney Forward
Strut Drain Line, dated March 2014, of the Boeing 777 Maintenance
Planning Data (MPD) Document Section 9, Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), D622W001-
9, dated October 2014. The initial compliance time for Airworthiness
Limitation 54-AWL-01 is within 2,000 flight cycles or 1,500 days,
whichever occurs first, after doing the actions specified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD.
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g)(5) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may
be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
(i) Terminating Action for Other ADs
(1) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this
AD terminates the actions required by paragraph (g) of AD 2015-17-13
at the modified area only.
(2) Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i)
and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD terminates the inspections required by
paragraph (g) of AD 2014-20-10 at the modified area only, provided
the actions are accomplished concurrently, or the actions specified
in paragraph (i)(2)(ii) of this AD are done after accomplishing the
actions specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) of this AD.
(i) The actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of
this AD on the left and right struts are done in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777-71-0055, Revision 1, dated April 15, 2015; and the
revision specified in paragraph (g)(5) of this AD is done.
(ii) A one-time general visual inspection for hydraulic fluid
contamination (including contamination caused by hydraulic fluid in
its liquid, vapor, and/or solid (coked) form) of the interior of the
strut forward dry bay, and all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions (including checking drain lines for blockage due
to hydraulic fluid coking, and cleaning or replacing drain lines to
allow drainage) are done in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-
0028, Revision 1, dated December 10, 2013, except where Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0028, Revision 1, dated
December 10, 2013, specifies to contact Boeing for repair, the
repair must be done using a method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777-71-0055, dated June 12, 2014, which
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, 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
(k)(4)(i) and (k)(4)(ii) apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining
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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.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Kevin Nguyen,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle ACO,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6501;
fax: 425-917-6590; email: kevin.nguyen@faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-54-0028,
Revision 1, dated December 10, 2013.
(ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-71-0055,
Revision 1, dated April 15, 2015.
(iii) Airworthiness Limitation 54-AWL-01, ``Forward Strut Drain
Line,'' as specified in Section D.4, Pratt and Whitney Forward Strut
Drain Line, dated March 2014, of the Boeing 777 Maintenance Planning
Data Document Section 9, Airworthiness Limitations and Certification
Maintenance Requirements, D622W001-9, dated October 2014.
(3) For Boeing 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 May 20, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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