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purpose of these notices is to give interested
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 430
[EERE–2017–BT–TP–0003]
RIN 1904–AD80
Energy Conservation Program: Energy
Conservation Standards for Consumer
Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers,
and Freezers
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of extension of public
comment period.
AGENCY:
On November 15, 2019, the
U.S. Department of Energy (‘‘DOE’’)
published a request for information
(‘‘RFI’’) to solicit information from the
public to help DOE determine whether
amended standards for consumer
refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and
freezers would result in a significant
amount of additional energy savings and
whether those standards would be
technologically feasible and
economically justified. The November
15, 2019 RFI also stated that public
comments will be accepted until
December 30, 2019. On November 21,
2019, the DOE received a request from
the Association of Home Appliance
Manufacturers (AHAM) to extend the
public comment period by 60 days. DOE
has reviewed this request and will be
granting a 45 day extinction of the
public comment period to allow public
comments to be summited until
February 13, 2020.
DATES: The comment period for the RFI
published on November 15, 2019 (84 FR
62470), is extended. DOE will accept
comments, data, and information
regarding this request for information
received no later than February 13,
2020.
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SUMMARY:
Interested persons are
encouraged to submit comments using
the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
ADDRESSES:
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Alternatively, interested persons may
submit comments, identified by docket
number EERE–2017–BT–STD–0003, by
any of the following methods:
1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
2. Email: ConsumerRefrigFreezer2017
STD0003@ee.doe.gov. Include the
docket number EERE–2017–BT–STD–
0003 in the subject line of the message.
3. Postal Mail: Appliance and
Equipment Standards Program, U.S.
Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Office, Mailstop EE–5B,
1000 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20585–0121.
Telephone: (202) 287–1445. If possible,
please submit all items on a compact
disc (‘‘CD’’), in which case it is not
necessary to include printed copies.
4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Appliance
and Equipment Standards Program, U.S.
Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Office, 950 L’Enfant Plaza
SW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20024.
Telephone: (202) 287–1445. If possible,
please submit all items on a CD, in
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in the docket.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dr. Stephanie Johnson, U.S.
Department of Energy, Office of Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy,
Building Technologies Office, EE–5B,
1000 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20585–0121.
Telephone: (202) 287–1943. Email:
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Mr. Pete Cochran, U.S. Department of
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GC–33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20585–0121.
Telephone: (202) 586–9496. Email:
Peter.Cochran@hq.doe.gov.
For further information on how to
submit a comment, review other public
comments and the docket, contact the
Appliance and Equipment Standards
Program staff at (202) 287–1445 or by
email: ApplianceStandardsQuestions@
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Signed in Washington, DC, on December 3,
2019.
Alexander N. Fitzsimmons,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy
Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0974; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–155–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
The FAA proposes to
supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2017–15–01, which applies to certain
The Boeing Company Model 777
airplanes. AD 2017–15–01 requires
replacing the existing mode control
panel (MCP) with a new MCP having a
different part number. Since we issued
AD 2017–15–01, the FAA has
determined that the affected parts may
be installed on airplanes outside of the
original applicability of AD 2017–15–
01. This proposed AD would retain the
requirements of AD 2017–15–01,
expand the applicability to include
those other airplanes, and add a new
requirement for certain airplanes to
identify and replace the affected parts.
The FAA is proposing this AD to
SUMMARY:
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address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments
on this proposed AD by January 27,
2020.
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, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2019–0974.
arguments about this proposal. Send
your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include
‘‘Docket No. FAA–2019–0974; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–155–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. The FAA
specifically invites comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this NPRM. The FAA will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend this NPRM because of
those comments.
The FAA will post all comments
received, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
FAA will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this proposed
AD.
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–2019–
0974; or in person at Docket Operations
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 Docket Operations is
listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Frank Carreras, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Section, FAA,
Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and
fax: 206–231–3539; email:
frank.carreras@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Actions Since AD 2017–15–01 Was
Issued
Since AD 2017–15–01 was issued, it
has been determined that the affected
parts may be installed as rotable spares
on airplanes outside of the applicability
of AD 2017–15–01, thereby subjecting
those airplanes to the unsafe condition.
Therefore, the applicability in this
proposed AD has been expanded to
include all The Boeing Company Model
777 airplanes. In addition, the FAA has
determined that the installation of laterapproved parts is acceptable for the
replacement that would be required by
this proposed AD.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written relevant data, views, or
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Discussion
The FAA issued AD 2017–15–01,
Amendment 39–18961 (82 FR 33782,
July 21, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–15–01’’), for
certain The Boeing Company Model 777
airplanes. AD 2017–15–01 requires
replacing the existing MCP with a new
MCP having a different part number. AD
2017–15–01 resulted from reports of
uncommanded altitude display changes
in the MCP altitude window. The FAA
issued AD 2017–15–01 to address
uncommanded changes to the MCP
selected altitude; such uncommanded
changes could result in incorrect spatial
separation between airplanes, midair
collision, or controlled flight into
terrain.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
This proposed AD would require
Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–22–0034, dated March 3,
2016, which the Director of the Federal
Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of August 25, 2017 (82 FR
33782, July 21, 2017). This service
information is reasonably available
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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
The FAA is 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 retain all of
the requirements of AD 2017–15–01,
and would expand the applicability to
include all The Boeing Company Model
777 airplanes. This proposed AD would
also require an inspection or records
check to identify the part number of the
affected parts, and for airplanes with
affected parts, accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information described previously,
except as discussed under ‘‘Differences
Between this Proposed AD and the
Service Information.’’ For information
on the procedures, see this service
information at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0974.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the Service Information
The effectivity of Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777–22–
0034, dated March 3, 2016, is limited to
certain The Boeing Company Model 777
airplanes. However, the applicability of
this proposed AD includes all The
Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes.
Because the affected parts are rotable
parts, the FAA has determined that
these parts could later be installed on
airplanes that were initially delivered
with acceptable parts, thereby
subjecting those airplanes to the unsafe
condition. This difference has been
coordinated with Boeing.
Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–22–0034, dated March 3,
2016, limits the replacement part to an
MCP having part number S241W001–
262. This proposed AD would allow the
installation of later-approved parts for
the replacement, provided those laterapproved parts meet certain conditions.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed
AD affects 231 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Replacement (retained actions from
AD 2017-15-01).
Inspection/records check (new proposed action) (up to 28 airplanes).
2 work-hours × $85 per
hour = $170.
1 work-hour × $85 per
hour = $85.
Up to $5,800 * ...............
Up to $5,970 * ...............
Up to $1,379,070.*
$0 ..................................
$85 ................................
Up to $2,380.
* Since the FAA has received no definitive data regarding the cost of a new MCP, the FAA has provided costs for the upgrade (modified part)
only.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
The FAA is 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 and associated
appliances to the Director of the System
Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA has 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 that the proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
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(3) 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:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2017–15–01, Amendment 39–18961 (82
FR 33782, July 21, 2017), and adding the
following new AD:
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The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2019–0974; Product Identifier 2019–
NM–155–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
AD action by January 27, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2017–15–01,
Amendment 39–18961 (82 FR 33782, July 21,
2017) (‘‘AD 2017–15–01’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing
Company Model 777–200, –200LR, –300,
–300ER, and 777F series airplanes,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 22, Auto flight.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of
uncommanded altitude display changes in
the mode control panel (MCP) altitude
window. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address uncommanded changes to the MCP
selected altitude; such uncommanded
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changes could result in incorrect spatial
separation between airplanes, midair
collision, or controlled flight into terrain.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) New Definitions
(1) For the purposes of this AD, an affected
part is an MCP having part number
S241W001–201, S241W001–202, S241W001–
251, S241W001–252, or S241W001–261.
(2) For the purposes of this AD, laterapproved parts are only those parts that are
approved as a replacement for the applicable
part identified in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777–22–0034, dated March
3, 2016; and are approved as part of the type
design by the FAA or The Boeing Company
Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) after March 3, 2016 (the publication
date of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–22–0034, dated March 3, 2016).
(h) Retained Replacement of MCP With
Revised Compliance Language
This paragraph restates the requirements of
AD 2017–15–01, with revised compliance
language. For airplanes identified in Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–22–
0034, dated March 3, 2016, within 60 months
after August 25, 2017, (the effective date of
AD 2017–15–01): Do the actions specified in
paragraph (h)(1) or (2) of this AD.
(1) Replace the existing MCP part with an
MCP having part number S241W001–262, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777–22–0034, dated March
3, 2016.
(2) Install a later-approved part as defined
in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
(i) New MCP Identification and Replacement
For airplanes not identified in paragraph
(h) of this AD with an original airworthiness
certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before the
effective date of this AD, do the actions
specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (2) of this
AD.
(1) Within 60 months after the effective
date of this AD, perform a general visual
inspection of the MCP to determine the MCP
part number. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of
this inspection if the part number of the MCP
can be conclusively determined from that
review.
(2) If the MCP is an affected part, within
60 months after the effective date of this AD:
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Do the actions specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i)
or (ii) of this AD.
(i) Replace the existing MCP with an MCP
having part number S241W001–262, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777–22–0034, dated March
3, 2016.
(ii) Install a later-approved part as defined
in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
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(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install an MCP having part
number S241W001–201, S241W001–202,
S241W001–251, S241W001–252, or
S241W001–261, on any airplane.
(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 Company
ODA that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 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) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2017–15–01 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(5) For service information that contains
steps that are labeled as Required for
Compliance (RC), the provisions of
paragraphs (k)(5)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or
substep. An AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Frank Carreras, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Section, FAA,
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Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–
231–3539; email: frank.carreras@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
referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
December 4, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus SAS Model A350–941
and –1041 airplanes. This proposed AD
was prompted by a report of incorrectly
engaged lock washer tabs of the main
landing gear (MLG) forward pintle
bearing (FPB) at the forward face of the
trunnion block. This proposed AD
would require detailed inspections of
the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH)
side MLG FPB nuts and lock washer
tabs, and depending on findings,
accomplishment of repetitive detailed
inspections or corrective actions, as
specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which will
be incorporated by reference. The FAA
is proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments
on this proposed AD by January 27,
2020.
SUMMARY:
You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
ADDRESSES:
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• 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 the material identified in this
proposed AD that will be incorporated
by reference (IBR), contact the EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221
89990 1000; email: ADs@
easa.europa.eu; internet:
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
IBR material on the EASA website at
https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may
view this IBR material at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available in the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0979.
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–2019–
0979; or in person at Docket Operations
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 Docket Operations is
listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax: 206–231–3218.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites 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–2019–0979; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–182–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. The FAA
specifically invites comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
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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: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2017-15-01, which applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 777
airplanes. AD 2017-15-01 requires replacing the existing mode control
panel (MCP) with a new MCP having a different part number. Since we
issued AD 2017-15-01, the FAA has determined that the affected parts
may be installed on airplanes outside of the original applicability of
AD 2017-15-01. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD
2017-15-01, expand the applicability to include those other airplanes,
and add a new requirement for certain airplanes to identify and replace
the affected parts. The FAA is proposing this AD to
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address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 27,
2020.
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,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also
available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0974.
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-2019-
0974; or in person at Docket Operations 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 Docket Operations is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Carreras, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3539; email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites 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-2019-0974;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-155-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
NPRM because of those comments.
The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The FAA issued AD 2017-15-01, Amendment 39-18961 (82 FR 33782, July
21, 2017) (``AD 2017-15-01''), for certain The Boeing Company Model 777
airplanes. AD 2017-15-01 requires replacing the existing MCP with a new
MCP having a different part number. AD 2017-15-01 resulted from reports
of uncommanded altitude display changes in the MCP altitude window. The
FAA issued AD 2017-15-01 to address uncommanded changes to the MCP
selected altitude; such uncommanded changes could result in incorrect
spatial separation between airplanes, midair collision, or controlled
flight into terrain.
Actions Since AD 2017-15-01 Was Issued
Since AD 2017-15-01 was issued, it has been determined that the
affected parts may be installed as rotable spares on airplanes outside
of the applicability of AD 2017-15-01, thereby subjecting those
airplanes to the unsafe condition. Therefore, the applicability in this
proposed AD has been expanded to include all The Boeing Company Model
777 airplanes. In addition, the FAA has determined that the
installation of later-approved parts is acceptable for the replacement
that would be required by this proposed AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
This proposed AD would require Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777-22-0034, dated March 3, 2016, which the Director of the
Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of August
25, 2017 (82 FR 33782, July 21, 2017). 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
The FAA is 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 retain all of the requirements of AD 2017-
15-01, and would expand the applicability to include all The Boeing
Company Model 777 airplanes. This proposed AD would also require an
inspection or records check to identify the part number of the affected
parts, and for airplanes with affected parts, accomplishing the actions
specified in the service information described previously, except as
discussed under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the Service
Information.'' For information on the procedures, see this service
information at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0974.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information
The effectivity of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-
22-0034, dated March 3, 2016, is limited to certain The Boeing Company
Model 777 airplanes. However, the applicability of this proposed AD
includes all The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. Because the
affected parts are rotable parts, the FAA has determined that these
parts could later be installed on airplanes that were initially
delivered with acceptable parts, thereby subjecting those airplanes to
the unsafe condition. This difference has been coordinated with Boeing.
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-22-0034, dated March
3, 2016, limits the replacement part to an MCP having part number
S241W001-262. This proposed AD would allow the installation of later-
approved parts for the replacement, provided those later-approved parts
meet certain conditions.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 231 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Replacement (retained actions 2 work-hours x $85 Up to $5,800 *.... Up to $5,970 *.... Up to $1,379,070.*
from AD 2017[dash]15[dash]01). per hour = $170.
Inspection/records check (new 1 work-hour x $85 $0................ $85............... Up to $2,380.
proposed action) (up to 28 per hour = $85.
airplanes).
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* Since the FAA has received no definitive data regarding the cost of a new MCP, the FAA has provided costs for
the upgrade (modified part) only.
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.
The FAA is 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 and associated appliances to the
Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA has 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 that the proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2017-15-01, Amendment 39-18961 (82 FR 33782, July 21, 2017), and adding
the following new AD:
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2019-0974; Product Identifier
2019-NM-155-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by January 27,
2020.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2017-15-01, Amendment 39-18961 (82 FR 33782,
July 21, 2017) (``AD 2017-15-01'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR,
-300, -300ER, and 777F series airplanes, certificated in any
category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 22, Auto flight.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded altitude display
changes in the mode control panel (MCP) altitude window. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address uncommanded changes to the MCP selected
altitude; such uncommanded changes could result in incorrect spatial
separation between airplanes, midair collision, or controlled flight
into terrain.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) New Definitions
(1) For the purposes of this AD, an affected part is an MCP
having part number S241W001-201, S241W001-202, S241W001-251,
S241W001-252, or S241W001-261.
(2) For the purposes of this AD, later-approved parts are only
those parts that are approved as a replacement for the applicable
part identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-22-
0034, dated March 3, 2016; and are approved as part of the type
design by the FAA or The Boeing Company Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) after March 3, 2016 (the publication date of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-22-0034, dated March
3, 2016).
(h) Retained Replacement of MCP With Revised Compliance Language
This paragraph restates the requirements of AD 2017-15-01, with
revised compliance language. For airplanes identified in Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-22-0034, dated March 3, 2016,
within 60 months after August 25, 2017, (the effective date of AD
2017-15-01): Do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (2) of
this AD.
(1) Replace the existing MCP part with an MCP having part number
S241W001-262, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-22-0034, dated March
3, 2016.
(2) Install a later-approved part as defined in paragraph (g)(2)
of this AD.
(i) New MCP Identification and Replacement
For airplanes not identified in paragraph (h) of this AD with an
original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before the effective date of this AD, do
the actions specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (2) of this AD.
(1) Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD,
perform a general visual inspection of the MCP to determine the MCP
part number. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable
in lieu of this inspection if the part number of the MCP can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(2) If the MCP is an affected part, within 60 months after the
effective date of this AD:
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Do the actions specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) Replace the existing MCP with an MCP having part number
S241W001-262, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-22-0034, dated March
3, 2016.
(ii) Install a later-approved part as defined in paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an
MCP having part number S241W001-201, S241W001-202, S241W001-251,
S241W001-252, or S241W001-261, on any airplane.
(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 Company ODA that has been authorized
by the Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, 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) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2017-15-01 are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(5) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs
(k)(5)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the
RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is
required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and
identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Frank Carreras,
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:
206-231-3539; 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 referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on December 4, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-26643 Filed 12-12-19; 8:45 am]
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