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participation rate since the time period
was extended in 2015, and the Board’s
desire to quickly open up opportunities
for handlers, the Board preferred to
expand the opportunity for diversion
credits for these projects. Therefore, the
alternatives were rejected.
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35), the Order’s information
collection requirements have been
previously approved and assigned OMB
No. 0581–0177, Tart Cherries Grown in
the States of Michigan, New York,
Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah,
Washington, and Wisconsin. No
changes in those requirements are
necessary as a result of this action.
Should any changes become necessary,
they would be submitted to OMB for
approval.
This proposed rule would not impose
any additional reporting or
recordkeeping requirements on either
small or large tart cherry handlers. As
with all Federal marketing order
programs, reports and forms are
periodically reviewed to reduce
information requirements and
duplication by industry and public
sector agencies.
AMS is committed to complying with
the E-Government Act, to promote the
use of the internet and other
information technologies to provide
increased opportunities for citizen
access to Government information and
services, and for other purposes.
In addition, USDA has not identified
any relevant Federal rules that
duplicate, overlap or conflict with this
rule.
The Board’s meeting was widely
publicized throughout the tart cherry
industry, and all interested persons
were invited to attend the meeting and
participate in Board deliberations. Like
all Board meetings, the May 3, 2017,
meeting was a public meeting, and all
entities, both large and small, were able
to express their views on this issue.
Finally, interested persons are invited
to submit comments on this proposed
rule, including the regulatory and
informational impacts of this action on
small businesses.
A small business guide on complying
with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop
marketing agreements and orders may
be viewed at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/
rules-regulations/moa/small-businesses.
Any questions about the compliance
guide should be sent to Richard Lower
at the previously mentioned address in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
A 30-day comment period is provided
to allow interested persons to respond
to this proposed rule.
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List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 930
Marketing agreements, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Tart
cherries.
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, 7 CFR part 930 is proposed to
be amended as follows:
PART 930—TART CHERRIES GROWN
IN THE STATES OF MICHIGAN, NEW
YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, OREGON,
UTAH, WASHINGTON, AND
WISCONSIN
1. The authority citation for 7 CFR
part 930 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.
[Subpart Redesignated as Subpart A]
■ 2. Redesignate ‘‘Subpart—Order
Regulating Handling’’ as ‘‘Subpart A—
Order Regulating Handling’’.
[Subpart Redesignated as Subpart B
and Amended]
■ 3. Redesignate ‘‘Subpart—Rules and
Regulations’’ as subpart B and revise the
heading to read as follows:
Subpart B—Administrative
Requirements
defined as a written statement from the
buyer that it will use domestic tart
cherries in products or markets not
currently supplied by domestic sources,
which will be reviewed and
documented by Board staff.
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(h) Extensions and Transfers If no
shipments are made within the first year
of any approved exemption project from
the date of approval, new applications
for a similar project (same market or
product) are eligible for approval;
provided that, handlers with an
approved exemption project have the
opportunity to apply to the
subcommittee for a six month extension
of this time period.
For projects granted extensions, if no
shipment is made prior to the end of the
extension period, new applications for
the same market or project are eligible
for approval.
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Dated: December 26, 2017.
Bruce Summers,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017–28167 Filed 12–29–17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
[Subpart Redesignated as Subpart C]
4. Redesignate ‘‘Subpart—Assessment
Rate’’ as ‘‘Subpart C—Assessment Rate’’.
■ 5. In § 930.162:
■ a. Revising the sentences at the end of
(b)(1) and (b)(2);
■ b. Add new paragraph (c)(3);
■ c. Redesignating paragraphs (c)(3),(4)
and (5) as (c)(4),(5) and (6); and
■ d. Add new paragraph (h).
The revisions to read as follows:
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§ 930.162
Exemptions.
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(b) * * *
(1) * * * In addition, the maximum
duration of any credit activity is five
years from the date of the first shipment.
(2) * * * In addition, shipments of
tart cherries or tart cherry products in
new market development and market
expansion outlets are eligible for
handler diversion credit for a period of
five years from the handler’s date of the
first shipment into such outlets.
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(c) * * *
(3) When applying to the Board for an
exemption for the use of domestic tart
cherry products in markets not currently
served by the domestic industry,
handlers may provide a verifiable
statement from the buyer of its intent to
use domestic tart cherry products to the
Board staff for review in lieu of review
by the subcommittee as detailed in (d)
of this section. A verifiable statement is
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1176; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–123–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 747–8
series airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a report of restricted
movement of the right brake pedals after
landing rollout. This proposed AD
would require revising the airplane
flight manual (AFM) by adding an
autobrake system limitation. This
proposed AD would also require
modifying intercostal webs near a main
entry door, which would terminate the
AFM limitation. We are proposing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 16, 2018.
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: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
this service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 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–2017–
1176.
ADDRESSES:
Examining the AD Docket
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You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
1176; 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 NPRM, 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:
Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Section, Seattle
ACO Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone:
425–917–6490; fax: 425–917–6590;
email: Kelly.McGuckin@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2017–1176; Product Identifier 2017–
NM–123–AD’’ at the beginning of your
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comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this NPRM
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 NPRM.
Discussion
We have received a report of
restricted movement of the right brake
pedals after landing rollout after the
flight crew disengaged the autobrakes
using manual brake inputs. An
investigation determined that the inservice event had occurred because ice
had formed during the flight on the right
brake control cable pulleys near door 3R
due to inadequate routing and drainage
of water. The left brake control system
is also vulnerable to ice accumulation
because the door 3L and door 3R
designs are similar. We are proposing
this AD to prevent restricted motion of
the brake pedals, which could affect
stopping performance and directional
control of the airplane. This restricted
motion could lead to high speed runway
excursion or lateral runway excursion.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 747–32A2525
RB, dated September 6, 2017. This
service information describes
procedures for modifying intercostal
webs near main entry door 3 by drilling
two drain holes in the station-18
intercostal web at door stop 8 and
applying sealant at the fore-aft drain
path of the upper main sill web at
station 16 near door 3R and door 3L.
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 proposing 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.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require
revising the AFM to incorporate an
autobrake system limitation. This
proposed AD would also require
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accomplishment of the actions
identified in the Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 747–32A2525
RB, dated September 6, 2017, except as
discussed under Differences Between
this Proposed AD and the Service
Information,’’ and except for any
differences identified as exceptions in
the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
Accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described
previously would be terminating action
for the AFM autobrake system
limitation. For information on the
procedures and compliance times for
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
747–32A2525 RB, dated September 6,
2017, see this service information at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
1176.
Difference Between This Proposed AD
and the Service Information
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
747–32A2525 RB, dated September 6,
2017, is applicable to ‘‘Model 747–8
series airplanes having line numbers
1434 through 1539 inclusive.’’ However,
this proposed AD would exclude
airplanes having line numbers 1443,
1451, 1453, 1456, 1470, 1472, 1475,
1477, 1480, 1492, 1494, 1497, 1498,
1500, 1503, 1511, 1512, 1513, and 1514,
because those airplanes were previously
modified to address the identified
unsafe condition.
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
747–32A2525 RB, dated September 6,
2017, does not specify the type of
sealant that must be used. However, this
AD specifies using BMS 5–142, TYPE 2;
BMS 5–95; PR–1826; or PR–1828
sealant.
We have coordinated these
differences with Boeing.
Explanation of ‘‘RB’’ (Requirements
Bulletin)
The FAA worked in conjunction with
industry, under the Airworthiness
Directive Implementation Aviation
Rulemaking Committee (AD ARC), to
enhance the AD system. One
enhancement is a process for annotating
which steps in the service information
are ‘‘required for compliance’’ (RC) with
an AD. Boeing has implemented this RC
concept into Boeing service bulletins.
In an effort to further improve the
quality of ADs and AD-related Boeing
service information, a joint process
improvement initiative was worked
between the FAA and Boeing. The
initiative resulted in the development of
a new process in which the service
information more clearly identifies the
actions needed to address the unsafe
condition in the ‘‘Accomplishment
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Instructions.’’ The new process results
in a Boeing Requirements Bulletin,
which contains only the actions needed
to address the unsafe condition (i.e.,
only the RC actions).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 2 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply
with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
AFM revision ...................................................
Modification .....................................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
10 work-hours × $85 per hour = $850 ...........
1 We
$0
(1 )
Cost on U.S.
operators
$85
850
$170
1,700
have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts cost estimates for the modification specified in this proposed AD.
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this proposed 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 available
costs in our cost estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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Cost per
product
Parts cost
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
This proposed AD is issued in
accordance with authority delegated by
the Executive Director, Aircraft
Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance
and Airworthiness Division, but during
this transition period, the Executive
Director has delegated the authority to
issue ADs applicable to transport
category airplanes to the Director of the
System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
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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 this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the 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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2017–1176; Product Identifier 2017–
NM–123–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February
16, 2018.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 747–8 series airplanes, certificated in
any category, as identified in Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 747–32A2525 RB,
dated September 6, 2017, except for airplanes
having line numbers 1443, 1451, 1453, 1456,
1470, 1472, 1475, 1477, 1480, 1492, 1494,
1497, 1498, 1500, 1503, 1511, 1512, 1513,
and 1514.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing gear.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of
restricted movement of the brake pedals after
landing rollout. We are issuing this AD to
prevent restricted motion of the brake pedals,
which can affect stopping performance and
directional control of the airplane. This
restricted motion can lead to high speed
runway excursion or lateral runway
excursion.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
Within 120 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the airplane flight manual
(AFM) by incorporating the limitation
specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this
AD.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS
AD—AUTOBRAKE LIMITATION
Autobrakes
(Required by AD ***-**-**)
Takeoff is prohibited without an operative
autobrake system.
The autobrake system must be used for
landing,
unless
EICAS
messages
AUTOBRAKES or ANTISKID are displayed.
The autobrake system may be disengaged
after slowing to a safe taxi speed or to a
full stop, and only by use of the brake
pedals.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(h) Terminating Action for AFM Limitation
Within 60 months after the effective date
of this AD, do all applicable actions
identified in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 747–32A2525 RB,
dated September 6, 2017, except where the
requirements bulletin specifies applying
sealant, the following type of sealant must be
used: BMS 5–142, TYPE 2; BMS 5–95; PR–
1826; or PR–1828. Doing the actions
specified in this paragraph terminates the
AFM limitation required by paragraph (g) of
this AD. The AFM limitation required by
paragraph (g) of this AD may be removed
from the AFM after accomplishing the
actions specified in this paragraph.
Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD:
Guidance for accomplishing the actions
required by paragraph (h) of this AD can be
found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
32A2525, dated September 6, 2017, which is
referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 747–32A2525 RB, dated September
6, 2017.
(i) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits, as described in
Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199), are not allowed, except as
provided by paragraph (j) of this AD.
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
Branch, 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.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace
Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section,
Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW, Renton, WA 98057 3356; phone: 425–
917–6490; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
Kelly.McGuckin@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW,
Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 14, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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(j) Ferry Flight Limitations
Operators who are prohibited from further
flight due to the autobrake system being
inoperative may perform a one-time nonrevenue ferry flight to fly the airplane to a
maintenance facility to either fix the
autobrake system or incorporate the
terminating action specified in paragraph (h)
of this AD. This ferry flight must be
performed without passengers, and with
interior modifications to allow heated cabin
air to warm the brake control cables and
pulleys in the vicinity of door 3L and door
3R. These interior modifications must
include, at a minimum, temporarily
removing the side panels and insulation
immediately aft of door 3L and door 3R.
[FR Doc. 2017–28151 Filed 12–29–17; 8:45 am]
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
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
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-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
AGENCY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1175; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–087–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
airplanes, Model CL–600–2D15
(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes,
Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL–
600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a report that Belleville
washers installed on the shimmy
damper of the main landing gear may
fail due to fatigue. This proposed AD
would require revising the maintenance
or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate a repetitive task specified in
the maintenance review board report.
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We are proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 16, 2018.
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: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
ˆ
400 Cote-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
´
Quebec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody
Customer Response Center North
America toll-free telephone 1–866–538–
1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–514–
855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet
https://www.bombardier.com. You may
view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Examining the AD Docket
14 CFR Part 39
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You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
1175; 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 NPRM, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
228–7318; fax 516–794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
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[FR Doc No: 2017-28151]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-1176; Product Identifier 2017-NM-123-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain The Boeing Company Model 747-8 series airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by a report of restricted movement of the right brake
pedals after landing rollout. This proposed AD would require revising
the airplane flight manual (AFM) by adding an autobrake system
limitation. This proposed AD would also require modifying intercostal
webs near a main entry door, which would terminate the AFM limitation.
We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 16,
2018.
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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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS),
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600;
telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may
view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
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-2017-1176.
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-2017-
1176; 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 NPRM, 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: Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Section, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6490; fax: 425-917-
6590; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-1176;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-123-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM.
Discussion
We have received a report of restricted movement of the right brake
pedals after landing rollout after the flight crew disengaged the
autobrakes using manual brake inputs. An investigation determined that
the in-service event had occurred because ice had formed during the
flight on the right brake control cable pulleys near door 3R due to
inadequate routing and drainage of water. The left brake control system
is also vulnerable to ice accumulation because the door 3L and door 3R
designs are similar. We are proposing this AD to prevent restricted
motion of the brake pedals, which could affect stopping performance and
directional control of the airplane. This restricted motion could lead
to high speed runway excursion or lateral runway excursion.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-32A2525 RB,
dated September 6, 2017. This service information describes procedures
for modifying intercostal webs near main entry door 3 by drilling two
drain holes in the station-18 intercostal web at door stop 8 and
applying sealant at the fore-aft drain path of the upper main sill web
at station 16 near door 3R and door 3L. 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 proposing 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.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require revising the AFM to incorporate an
autobrake system limitation. This proposed AD would also require
accomplishment of the actions identified in the Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 747-32A2525 RB, dated September 6, 2017, except
as discussed under Differences Between this Proposed AD and the Service
Information,'' and except for any differences identified as exceptions
in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
Accomplishing the actions specified in the service information
described previously would be terminating action for the AFM autobrake
system limitation. For information on the procedures and compliance
times for Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-32A2525 RB, dated
September 6, 2017, see this service information at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1176.
Difference Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-32A2525 RB, dated September
6, 2017, is applicable to ``Model 747-8 series airplanes having line
numbers 1434 through 1539 inclusive.'' However, this proposed AD would
exclude airplanes having line numbers 1443, 1451, 1453, 1456, 1470,
1472, 1475, 1477, 1480, 1492, 1494, 1497, 1498, 1500, 1503, 1511, 1512,
1513, and 1514, because those airplanes were previously modified to
address the identified unsafe condition.
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-32A2525 RB, dated September
6, 2017, does not specify the type of sealant that must be used.
However, this AD specifies using BMS 5-142, TYPE 2; BMS 5-95; PR-1826;
or PR-1828 sealant.
We have coordinated these differences with Boeing.
Explanation of ``RB'' (Requirements Bulletin)
The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the
Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee
(AD ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement is a process for
annotating which steps in the service information are ``required for
compliance'' (RC) with an AD. Boeing has implemented this RC concept
into Boeing service bulletins.
In an effort to further improve the quality of ADs and AD-related
Boeing service information, a joint process improvement initiative was
worked between the FAA and Boeing. The initiative resulted in the
development of a new process in which the service information more
clearly identifies the actions needed to address the unsafe condition
in the ``Accomplishment
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Instructions.'' The new process results in a Boeing Requirements
Bulletin, which contains only the actions needed to address the unsafe
condition (i.e., only the RC actions).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 2 airplanes of U.S.
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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AFM revision....................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $170
= $85.
Modification....................... 10 work-hours x $85 per (\1\) 850 1,700
hour = $850.
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\1\ We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts cost estimates for the
modification specified in this proposed AD.
According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
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 available 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.
This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order,
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the
Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable
to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight
Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-1176; Product Identifier
2017-NM-123-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February 16, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-8 series
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-32A2525 RB, dated September 6, 2017,
except for airplanes having line numbers 1443, 1451, 1453, 1456,
1470, 1472, 1475, 1477, 1480, 1492, 1494, 1497, 1498, 1500, 1503,
1511, 1512, 1513, and 1514.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
gear.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of restricted movement of the
brake pedals after landing rollout. We are issuing this AD to
prevent restricted motion of the brake pedals, which can affect
stopping performance and directional control of the airplane. This
restricted motion can lead to high speed runway excursion or lateral
runway excursion.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
airplane flight manual (AFM) by incorporating the limitation
specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Autobrake Limitation
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Autobrakes (Required by AD ***-**-**)
Takeoff is prohibited without an operative autobrake system.
The autobrake system must be used for landing, unless EICAS messages
AUTOBRAKES or ANTISKID are displayed.
The autobrake system may be disengaged after slowing to a safe taxi
speed or to a full stop, and only by use of the brake pedals.
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(h) Terminating Action for AFM Limitation
Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do all
applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
747-32A2525 RB, dated September 6, 2017, except where the
requirements bulletin specifies applying sealant, the following type
of sealant must be used: BMS 5-142, TYPE 2; BMS 5-95; PR-1826; or
PR-1828. Doing the actions specified in this paragraph terminates
the AFM limitation required by paragraph (g) of this AD. The AFM
limitation required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be removed from
the AFM after accomplishing the actions specified in this paragraph.
Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: Guidance for accomplishing
the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD can be found in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-32A2525, dated September 6, 2017,
which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-
32A2525 RB, dated September 6, 2017.
(i) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199), are not allowed, except as provided by paragraph (j) of
this AD.
(j) Ferry Flight Limitations
Operators who are prohibited from further flight due to the
autobrake system being inoperative may perform a one-time non-
revenue ferry flight to fly the airplane to a maintenance facility
to either fix the autobrake system or incorporate the terminating
action specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. This ferry flight must
be performed without passengers, and with interior modifications to
allow heated cabin air to warm the brake control cables and pulleys
in the vicinity of door 3L and door 3R. These interior modifications
must include, at a minimum, temporarily removing the side panels and
insulation immediately aft of door 3L and door 3R.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, 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 certification office, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: [email protected].
(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 Branch, 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.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Kelly McGuckin,
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, Seattle ACO
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057 3356; phone: 425-
917-6490; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected].
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 14, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-28151 Filed 12-29-17; 8:45 am]
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