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(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 August
17, 2016.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–20375 Filed 8–25–16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–8846; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–046–AD; Amendment
39–18624; AD 2016–17–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 787–8
airplanes. This AD requires a one-time
inspection of the engine pylon wiring
bracket on the left wing for the presence
of an existing corner relief fillet, and
corrective action if necessary. This AD
was prompted by a report indicating
that the engine pylon wiring bracket on
certain airplanes was missing a corner
relief fillet, which could result in stress
concentration and cracking in the
engine pylon wiring bracket. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracking in the engine pylon wiring
bracket. Such cracking could result in
damage to adjacent power feeders,
subsequent electrical arcing in a
flammable leakage zone, and
consequent uncontrollable fire.
DATES: This AD is effective September
12, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of September 12, 2016.
We must receive comments on this
AD by October 11, 2016.
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SUMMARY:
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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–
8846.
ADDRESSES:
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–
8846; 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: Fnu
Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S,
FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
917–6659; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
fnu.winarto@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We received a report indicating that
the engine pylon wiring bracket on
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certain airplanes is missing a corner
relief fillet, because the engineering
graphics for the engine pylon wiring
bracket located on the left wing did not
contain the corner relief fillet. A missing
corner relief fillet could result in stress
concentration and cracking in the
bracket. The engineering graphics were
subsequently revised to add the corner
relief fillet, but the engine pylon wiring
bracket part number was not changed.
Therefore, brackets with and without an
existing corner relief fillet have the
same bracket part number. We are
issuing this AD to prevent cracking in
the engine pylon wiring bracket. Such
cracking could result in damage to
adjacent power feeders, subsequent
electrical arcing in a flammable leakage
zone, and consequent uncontrollable
fire.
Related Service Information Under
1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787–81205–SB570012–00,
Issue 001, dated March 14, 2013. The
service information describes
procedures for a one-time inspection of
the engine pylon wiring bracket on the
left wing for the presence of existing
corner relief fillets, re-identification of
any bracket with an existing corner
relief fillet, and replacement of any
bracket without an existing corner relief
fillet. 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.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
Currently, there are no domestic
operators of the affected airplanes on
the U.S. Register. Therefore, we find
that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment are unnecessary 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
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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 and
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–046–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.
Costs of Compliance
Currently, there are no affected
airplanes on the U.S. Register. However,
if an affected airplane is imported and
placed on the U.S. Register in the future,
we estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Inspection ................................
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 .....................................
$0
$255
$255
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary re-identification or
replacement that will be required based
on the results of the inspection. We
have no way of determining the number
of aircraft that might need reidentification or replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Re-identification of bracket ...........................................
Replacement of bracket ...............................................
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ...........................
8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ...........................
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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
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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:
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Cost per
product
$0
1,173
$170
1,853
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):
■
2016–17–11 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–18624; Docket No.
FAA–2016–8846; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–046–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 12, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 787–8 airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB570012–00,
Issue 001, dated March 14, 2013.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that the engine pylon wiring
bracket on certain airplanes was missing a
corner relief fillet, which could lead to stress
concentration and cracking in the engine
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pylon wiring bracket. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct cracking in the engine
pylon wiring bracket. Such cracking could
result in damage to adjacent power feeders,
subsequent electrical arcing in a flammable
leakage zone, and consequent uncontrollable
fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) One-Time Inspection and Corrective
Actions
Within 88 months after the effective date
of this AD: Do a one-time general visual
inspection of the engine pylon wiring bracket
on the left wing for the presence of an
existing corner relief fillet, in accordance
with Part 1 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
B787–81205–SB570012–00, Issue 001, dated
March 14, 2013. Within 88 months after the
effective date of this AD, do all applicable
corrective actions specified in paragraph
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes on which the engine
pylon wiring bracket has a corner relief fillet,
re-identify the part number of the engine
pylon wiring bracket, in accordance with Part
2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB570012–00, Issue 001, dated March 14,
2013.
(2) For airplanes on which the engine
pylon wiring bracket does not have a corner
relief fillet, replace the engine pylon wiring
bracket with a new bracket, in accordance
with Part 3 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
B787–81205–SB570012–00, Issue 001, dated
March 14, 2013.
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(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair
required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved, the repair must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
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(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S,
FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–
6659; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
fnu.winarto@faa.gov.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB570012–00, Issue 001, dated March
14, 2013.
(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 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.
(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 August
16, 2016.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–20374 Filed 8–25–16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3696; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–113–AD; Amendment
39–18625; AD 2016–17–12]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A318 and A319 series
SUMMARY:
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airplanes, Model A320–211, –212, –214,
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes, and
Model A321 series airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a report of a partial
loss of the no-back brake (NBB)
efficiency during endurance
qualification tests on the trimmable
horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA).
This AD requires inspecting certain
THSAs to determine the number of total
flight cycles the THSA has accumulated,
and replacing the THSA if necessary.
We are issuing this AD to prevent
premature wear of the carbon friction
disks on the NBB of the THSA, which
could lead to reduced braking efficiency
in certain load conditions, and, in
conjunction with the inability of the
power gear train to keep the ball screw
in its last commanded position, could
result in uncommanded movements of
the trimmable horizontal stabilizer and
loss of control of the airplane.
This AD is effective September
30, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of September 30, 2016.
DATES:
For service information
identified in this final rule, 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. 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–
3696.
ADDRESSES:
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–
3696; 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 (telephone 800–647–
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-8846; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-046-AD;
Amendment 39-18624; AD 2016-17-11]
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 airplanes. This AD requires a one-time
inspection of the engine pylon wiring bracket on the left wing for the
presence of an existing corner relief fillet, and corrective action if
necessary. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the engine
pylon wiring bracket on certain airplanes was missing a corner relief
fillet, which could result in stress concentration and cracking in the
engine pylon wiring bracket. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracking in the engine pylon wiring bracket. Such cracking
could result in damage to adjacent power feeders, subsequent electrical
arcing in a flammable leakage zone, and consequent uncontrollable fire.
DATES: This AD is effective September 12, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September
12, 2016.
We must receive comments on this AD by October 11, 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-
8846.
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-
8846; 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: Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: 425-917-6659; fax: 425-917-6590; email:
fnu.winarto@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We received a report indicating that the engine pylon wiring
bracket on certain airplanes is missing a corner relief fillet, because
the engineering graphics for the engine pylon wiring bracket located on
the left wing did not contain the corner relief fillet. A missing
corner relief fillet could result in stress concentration and cracking
in the bracket. The engineering graphics were subsequently revised to
add the corner relief fillet, but the engine pylon wiring bracket part
number was not changed. Therefore, brackets with and without an
existing corner relief fillet have the same bracket part number. We are
issuing this AD to prevent cracking in the engine pylon wiring bracket.
Such cracking could result in damage to adjacent power feeders,
subsequent electrical arcing in a flammable leakage zone, and
consequent uncontrollable fire.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570012-00,
Issue 001, dated March 14, 2013. The service information describes
procedures for a one-time inspection of the engine pylon wiring bracket
on the left wing for the presence of existing corner relief fillets,
re-identification of any bracket with an existing corner relief fillet,
and replacement of any bracket without an existing corner relief
fillet. 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.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
Currently, there are no domestic operators of the affected
airplanes on the U.S. Register. Therefore, we find that notice and
opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary 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
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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 and Directorate Identifier
2016-NM-046-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.
Costs of Compliance
Currently, there are no affected airplanes on the U.S. Register.
However, if an affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S.
Register in the future, we estimate the following costs to comply with
this AD:
Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inspection........................ 3 work-hours x $85 per $0 $255 $255
hour = $255.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We estimate the following costs to do any necessary re-
identification or replacement that will be required based on the
results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need re-identification or replacement:
On-Condition Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Re-identification of bracket............... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170. $0 $170
Replacement of bracket..................... 8 work-hours x $85 per hour = $680. 1,173 1,853
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
(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):
2016-17-11 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18624; Docket No. FAA-
2016-8846; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-046-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 12, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787-81205-SB570012-00, Issue 001, dated March 14, 2013.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the engine
pylon wiring bracket on certain airplanes was missing a corner
relief fillet, which could lead to stress concentration and cracking
in the engine
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pylon wiring bracket. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracking in the engine pylon wiring bracket. Such cracking could
result in damage to adjacent power feeders, subsequent electrical
arcing in a flammable leakage zone, and consequent uncontrollable
fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) One-Time Inspection and Corrective Actions
Within 88 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a one-
time general visual inspection of the engine pylon wiring bracket on
the left wing for the presence of an existing corner relief fillet,
in accordance with Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570012-00, Issue 001,
dated March 14, 2013. Within 88 months after the effective date of
this AD, do all applicable corrective actions specified in paragraph
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes on which the engine pylon wiring bracket has a
corner relief fillet, re-identify the part number of the engine
pylon wiring bracket, in accordance with Part 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-
81205-SB570012-00, Issue 001, dated March 14, 2013.
(2) For airplanes on which the engine pylon wiring bracket does
not have a corner relief fillet, replace the engine pylon wiring
bracket with a new bracket, in accordance with Part 3 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-
81205-SB570012-00, Issue 001, dated March 14, 2013.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make
those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Fnu Winarto,
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA,
Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone:
425-917-6659; fax: 425-917-6590; email: fnu.winarto@faa.gov.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570012-00, Issue
001, dated March 14, 2013.
(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 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.
(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 August 16, 2016.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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