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J. Other Comments on Specific
Implementation Issues
The Bureau received comments on a
number of other subjects. These include
comments on the structure of the
Bureau’s internal deliberative process
for considering advisory opinion
requests; timelines for deciding advisory
opinion requests; details of how the
Bureau should communicate with
requestors after the Bureau receives
their requests, such as what the Bureau
should say in the letters that it sends
denying requests; general outreach that
commenters recommend that the Bureau
conduct with outside bodies or groups;
recommendations regarding the types of
requests the Bureau should prioritize;
and details of how the Bureau should
post advisory opinions on its website.
The Bureau appreciates receiving
commenters’ views on all aspects of the
program. However, the Bureau has
decided not to expand the scope of the
Advisory Opinions Policy, which is
intended to establish the general
procedures of the program, to cover
these specific implementation issue.
Instead, the Bureau will consider these
comments as it proceeds with
implementation of the Advisory
Opinions Policy.
IV. Regulatory Requirements
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This Advisory Opinions Policy is a
rule of agency organization, procedure,
or practice, and it is therefore exempt
from the notice-and-comment
rulemaking requirements of the APA.27
For the same reason, it is not subject to
the 30-day delayed effective date for
substantive rules under the APA.28
Because no notice of proposed
rulemaking is required, the Regulatory
Flexibility Act does not require an
initial or final regulatory flexibility
analysis.29
The Bureau’s Advisory Opinions
Proposal, published June 22, 2020,
sought comment on these information
collection requirements. While the
Bureau received numerous comments
on the Advisory Opinions Proposal,
which are addressed above, the Bureau
received no comments specifically
regarding the burden estimates or the
utility or appropriateness of these
information collections. Additional
details on comments received can be
found in the Supporting Statement for
the related 30-day notice published as
required under the PRA.30
A complete description of the
information collection requirements,
including the burden estimate methods,
is provided in the information
collection request (ICR) that the Bureau
submitted to OMB under the
requirements of the PRA. The ICR
submitted to OMB requesting approval
under the PRA for the information
collection requirements contained
herein is available at OMB’s publicfacing docket at https://
www.reginfo.gov/public/.
VI. Signing Authority
The Director of the Bureau, Kathleen
L. Kraninger, having reviewed and
approved this document, is delegating
the authority to electronically sign this
document to Grace Feola, a Bureau
Federal Register Liaison, for purposes of
publication in the Federal Register.
Dated: November 30, 2020.
Grace Feola,
Federal Register Liaison, Bureau of Consumer
Financial Protection.
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V. Paperwork Reduction Act
Federal Aviation Administration
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) requires
that Federal agencies may not conduct
or sponsor, and notwithstanding any
other provision of law, a person is not
required to respond to a collection of
information unless it displays a
currently valid Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) control number. The
information collection requirements as
contained in this final Policy and
identified below have been approved by
OMB and assigned the OMB control
number 3170–0072. OMB’s approval
will expire on November 30, 2023.
14 CFR Part 39
U.S.C. 553(b).
U.S.C. 553(d).
29 5 U.S.C. 603(a), 604(a).
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Identifier AD–2020–00846–T; Amendment
39–21334; AD 2020–24–04]
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Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
SUMMARY:
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Boeing Company Model 787–8, 787–9,
and 787–10 airplanes. This AD requires
revising the existing airplane flight
manual (AFM) to incorporate
procedures for conducting an approach
with a localizer-based navigation aid,
monitoring localizer raw data, calling
out any significant deviations, and
performing an immediate go around if
the airplane has not intercepted the
final approach course as shown by the
localizer deviation. This AD was
prompted by reports that the autopilot
flight director system (AFDS) failed to
transition to the instrument landing
system localizer (LOC) beam after the
consistent localizer capture function in
the flight control modules initiated a
transition to capture LOC during
approach. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective December
18, 2020.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by January 19, 2021.
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 final rule, 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,
Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety 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–2020–1031.
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–2020–
1031; or in person at Docket Operations
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between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
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:
Discussion
The FAA has received reports
indicating that the AFDS failed to
transition to the instrument landing
system LOC beam after the consistent
localizer capture function in the flight
control modules initiated a transition to
capture LOC during approach. This
condition, if not addressed, could result
in localizer overshoot leading to
glideslope descent on the wrong
heading. Combined with a lack of flight
deck effects for a consistent localizer
capture mode failure, this condition
could result in a controlled flight into
terrain.
FAA’s Determination
The FAA is issuing this AD because
the agency 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 revising the existing
AFM to incorporate procedures for
conducting an approach with a
localizer-based navigation aid,
monitoring localizer raw data, calling
out any significant deviations, and
performing an immediate go around if
the airplane has not intercepted the
final approach course as shown by the
localizer deviation.
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Interim Action
The FAA considers this AD interim
action. The manufacturer is currently
developing a modification that will
address the unsafe condition identified
in this AD. Once this modification is
developed, approved, and available, the
FAA might consider additional
rulemaking.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD without providing an opportunity
for public comments prior to adoption.
The FAA has found that the risk to the
flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because the failure of the AFDS to
transition to the instrument LOC beam,
after the consistent localizer capture
function in the flight control modules
initiated a transition to capture LOC
during approach, could result in
localizer overshoot leading to glideslope
descent on the wrong heading.
Combined with a lack of flight deck
effects for a consistent localizer capture
mode failure, this condition could result
in a controlled flight into terrain. In
addition, the compliance time for the
required action is shorter than the time
necessary for the public to comment and
for publication of the final rule.
Therefore, the FAA finds good cause
that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment are impracticable. In
addition, for the reasons stated above,
the FAA finds that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in less
than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety and
was not preceded by notice and an
opportunity for public comment.
However, the FAA invites you to send
any written comments, data, or views
about this AD. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of
the proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments,
commenters should submit only one
copy of the comments. Send your
comments to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2020–1031; Project Identifier AD–
2020–00846–T’’ at the beginning of your
comments.
Except for Confidential Business
Information (CBI) as described in the
following paragraph, and other
information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments
received, without change, as well as a
report summarizing each substantive
public contact with FAA personnel
concerning this AD. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the
closing date for comments. The FAA
may amend this AD because of those
comments.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial
information that is both customarily and
actually treated as private by its owner.
Under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt
from public disclosure. If your
comments responsive to this AD contain
commercial or financial information
that is customarily treated as private,
that you actually treat as private, and
that is relevant or responsive to this AD,
it is important that you clearly designate
the submitted comments as CBI. Please
mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA
will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they
will not be placed in the public docket
of this AD. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to 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. Any commentary that the FAA
receives that is not specifically
designated as CBI will be placed in the
public docket for this rulemaking.
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
The requirements of the RFA do not
apply when an agency finds good cause
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule
without prior notice and comment.
Because the FAA has determined that it
has good cause to adopt this rule
without notice and comment, RFA
analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 144 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
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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.
Regulatory Findings
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(h) 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 responsible Flight
Standards 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 (i) of this
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
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:
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(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska.
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Amendment 39–21334 ; Docket No.
FAA–2020–1031; Project Identifier AD–
2020–00846–T.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective December 18, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-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 responsible Flight Standards 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
Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, to make
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing
Company Model 787–8, 787–9, and 787–10
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
indicating that the autopilot flight director
system (AFDS) failed to transition to the
instrument landing system localizer (LOC)
beam after the consistent localizer capture
function in the flight control modules
initiated a transition to capture LOC during
approach. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the AFDS failing to transition, which
could result in localizer overshoot leading to
glideslope descent on the wrong heading.
Combined with a lack of flight deck effects
for a consistent localizer capture mode
failure, this condition could result in a
controlled flight into terrain.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
Within 14 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the limitations section of the
existing AFM and applicable corresponding
operational procedures to incorporate the
procedures specified in figure 1 to paragraph
(g) of this AD. Revising the existing AFM to
include the changes specified in paragraph
(g) of this AD may be done by inserting a
copy of figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD
into the existing AFM.
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.
(i) Related Information
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: frank.carreras@faa.gov.
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(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
I. Background, Purpose and Legal Basis
Issued on November 13, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2020–0658]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Indian Creek, Miami Beach, FL
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notification of temporary
deviation from regulations; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard has issued a
temporary deviation from the operating
schedule that governs the 63rd Street
Bridge across Indian Creek, mile 4.0, at
Miami Beach, Florida. A request was
made to place the drawbridge on a
weekend operating schedule to alleviate
vehicle congestion due to on demand
bridge openings. This deviation will test
a change to the drawbridge operation
schedule to determine whether a
permanent change to the schedule is
needed. The Coast Guard is seeking
comments from the public regarding
these proposed changes.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
12:01 a.m. on December 14, 2020,
through 11:59 p.m. on June 11, 2021.
Comments and relate material must
reach the Coast Guard on or before
February 11, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by docket number USCG–
2020–0658 using Federal eRulemaking
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov.
See the ‘‘Public Participation and
Request for Comments’’ portion of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
below for instructions on submitting
comments.
SUMMARY:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
If
you have questions on this test
deviation, call or email LT Samuel
Rodriguez-Gonzalez, U.S. Coast Guard,
Sector Miami Waterways Management
Division; telephone 305–535–4307,
email Samuel.Rodriguez-Gonzalez@
uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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The 63rd Street Bridge across Indian
Creek, mile 4.0, at Miami Beach, Florida
is a double-leaf bascule bridge with an
11 foot vertical clearance at mean high
water in the closed position. The normal
operating schedule for the bridge is set
forth in 33 CFR 117.293. Navigation on
the waterway is commercial and
recreational.
A private citizen requested the Coast
Guard consider placing the drawbridge
on a weekend operating schedule to
alleviate vehicle congestion due to on
demand bridge openings. The Coast
Guard contacted the bridge owner,
Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT), and requested a copy of the
bridge logs for the month of August
2020. After reviewing the logs, the Coast
Guard determined placing the bridge on
a schedule during the weekend may
alleviate vehicle congestion while
maintaining the reasonable needs of
navigation. This test deviation provides
for scheduled opening times on
Saturdays and Sundays. There will be
no change to the published weekday
operating schedule.
Under this test deviation, from 7 a.m.
to 7 p.m., the draw shall open on the
hour and half-hour; except Federal
Holidays and all other times, the draw
shall operate on demand. From 7:10
a.m. to 9:55 a.m. and 4:05 p.m. to 6:59
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal Holidays, the draw need not
open for the passage of vessels. In
February of each year during the period
seven days prior to the City of Miami
Beach Yacht and Brokerage Show and
the four days following the show, from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the bridge need not
open except for 10 minutes at the top of
the hour. At all other times the bridge
shall operate on its normal schedule.
The Coast Guard will also inform the
users of the waterways through our
Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners
of the change in operating schedule for
the bridge so that vessel operators can
arrange their transits to minimize any
impact caused by the temporary
deviation.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
the drawbridge must return to its regular
operating schedule immediately at the
end of the effective period of this
temporary deviation. This deviation
from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
II. Public Participation and Request for
Comments
We view public participation as
essential to effective rulemaking, and
will consider all comments and material
received during the comment period.
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Your comment can help shape the
outcome of this rulemaking. If you
submit a comment, please include the
docket number for this rulemaking,
indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment
applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation.
We encourage you to submit
comments through the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov. If your material
cannot be submitted using https://
www.regulations.gov, contact the person
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section of this document for
alternate instructions.
We accept anonymous comments. All
comments received will be posted
without change to https://
www.regulations.gov and will include
any personal information you have
provided. For more about privacy and
submissions in response to this
document, see DHS’s eRulemaking
System of Records notice (85 FR 14226,
March 11, 2020).
Documents mentioned in this
notification as being available in this
docket and all public comments, will be
in our online docket at https://
www.regulations.gov and can be viewed
by following that website’s instructions.
Additionally, if you go to the online
docket and sign up for email alerts, you
will be notified when comments are
posted or a final rule is published.
Dated: November 23, 2020.
Randall D. Overton,
Director, Bridge Administration, Seventh
Coast Guard District.
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33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2020–0641]
RIN 1625–AA08
Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River,
Natchez, MS
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone for
all navigable waters of the Lower
Mississippi River between Mile Marker
(MM) 364.5 and MM 365.5. This action
is necessary to provide for the safety of
persons, vessels, and the marine
environment during a fireworks display.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-1031; Project Identifier AD-2020-00846-T;
Amendment 39-21334; AD 2020-24-04]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This AD
requires revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to
incorporate procedures for conducting an approach with a localizer-
based navigation aid, monitoring localizer raw data, calling out any
significant deviations, and performing an immediate go around if the
airplane has not intercepted the final approach course as shown by the
localizer deviation. This AD was prompted by reports that the autopilot
flight director system (AFDS) failed to transition to the instrument
landing system localizer (LOC) beam after the consistent localizer
capture function in the flight control modules initiated a transition
to capture LOC during approach. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 18, 2020.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by January 19, 2021.
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 final rule, 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, Airworthiness Products
Section, Operational Safety 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-2020-
1031.
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-2020-
1031; or in person at Docket Operations
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between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, 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:
Discussion
The FAA has received reports indicating that the AFDS failed to
transition to the instrument landing system LOC beam after the
consistent localizer capture function in the flight control modules
initiated a transition to capture LOC during approach. This condition,
if not addressed, could result in localizer overshoot leading to
glideslope descent on the wrong heading. Combined with a lack of flight
deck effects for a consistent localizer capture mode failure, this
condition could result in a controlled flight into terrain.
FAA's Determination
The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency 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 revising the existing AFM to incorporate
procedures for conducting an approach with a localizer-based navigation
aid, monitoring localizer raw data, calling out any significant
deviations, and performing an immediate go around if the airplane has
not intercepted the final approach course as shown by the localizer
deviation.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this AD interim action. The manufacturer is
currently developing a modification that will address the unsafe
condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is developed,
approved, and available, the FAA might consider additional rulemaking.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because the failure of the AFDS to transition to the instrument LOC
beam, after the consistent localizer capture function in the flight
control modules initiated a transition to capture LOC during approach,
could result in localizer overshoot leading to glideslope descent on
the wrong heading. Combined with a lack of flight deck effects for a
consistent localizer capture mode failure, this condition could result
in a controlled flight into terrain. In addition, the compliance time
for the required action is shorter than the time necessary for the
public to comment and for publication of the final rule. Therefore, the
FAA finds good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public
comment are impracticable. In addition, for the reasons stated above,
the FAA finds that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment. However, the FAA invites you to send any written comments,
data, or views about this AD. The most helpful comments reference a
specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should submit only one
copy of the comments. Send your comments to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2020-1031; Project
Identifier AD-2020-00846-T'' at the beginning of your comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning this AD. The FAA will consider all comments
received by the closing date for comments. The FAA may amend this AD
because of those comments.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to 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]. Any commentary
that the FAA receives that is not specifically designated as CBI will
be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
The requirements of the RFA do not apply when an agency finds good
cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and
comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt
this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 144 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Revise the AFM........................ 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $12,240
hour = $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs''
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
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.
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, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
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
0
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):
2020-24-04 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-21334 ; Docket No. FAA-
2020-1031; Project Identifier AD-2020-00846-T.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective December 18, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9,
and 787-10 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 indicating that the autopilot
flight director system (AFDS) failed to transition to the instrument
landing system localizer (LOC) beam after the consistent localizer
capture function in the flight control modules initiated a
transition to capture LOC during approach. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the AFDS failing to transition, which could result in
localizer overshoot leading to glideslope descent on the wrong
heading. Combined with a lack of flight deck effects for a
consistent localizer capture mode failure, this condition could
result in a controlled flight into terrain.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
Within 14 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
limitations section of the existing AFM and applicable corresponding
operational procedures to incorporate the procedures specified in
figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. Revising the existing AFM to
include the changes specified in paragraph (g) of this AD may be
done by inserting a copy of figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD
into the existing AFM.
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(h) 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 responsible Flight Standards 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 (i) 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 responsible Flight Standards 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 Organization Designation
Authorization (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.
(i) Related Information
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].
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(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued on November 13, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-26680 Filed 12-1-20; 11:15 am]
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