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Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0664; Project
Identifier AD–2021–00158–T]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company 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 The Boeing Company Model
787–8, 787–9, and 787–10 airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by
significant changes, including new or
more restrictive requirements, made to
the airworthiness limitations (AWLs)
related to fuel tank ignition prevention
and the nitrogen generation system.
This proposed AD would require
revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations. 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 November 22,
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 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,
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.
SUMMARY:
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0664; 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, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tak
Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA; phone: 206–231–3553;
email: Takahisa.Kobayashi@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
should be sent to Tak Kobayashi,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion
Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA;
phone: 206–231–3553; email:
Takahisa.Kobayashi@faa.gov. Any
commentary that the FAA receives
which is not specifically designated as
CBI will be placed in the public docket
for this rulemaking.
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 ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2021–0664; Project Identifier AD–
2021–00158–T’’ at the beginning of your
comments. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the
proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. The FAA will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this proposal
because of those 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, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.
Background
The FAA has assessed the changes,
including new or more restrictive
requirements, that have been made to
the AWLs related to fuel tank ignition
prevention and the nitrogen generation
system. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address ignition sources inside the fuel
tanks and increased flammability
exposure of the fuel tanks caused by
latent failures, alterations, repairs, or
maintenance actions, which could result
in a fuel tank explosion and consequent
loss of an airplane.
The FAA issued AD 2018–11–13,
Amendment 39–19301 (83 FR 25894,
June 5, 2018) (AD 2018–11–13), which
applies to certain The Boeing Company
Model 787–8 airplanes. AD 2018–11–13
requires, among other things, revising
the inspection or maintenance program
to incorporate an AWL. Since the FAA
issued AD 2018–11–13, AWL No. 57–
AWL–13, ‘‘Inspection Requirements for
In-Tank Fasteners and Edge Seal near
Disbond Arrestment (DBA) Fastener
Installations in Lightning Zone 2,’’ has
not been revised, therefore, this
proposed AD would require the
incorporation of AWL No. 57–AWL–13
that is also mandated by AD 2018–11–
13. Incorporating the revision required
by this proposed AD would terminate
the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2018–11–13 for certain Model 787–8
airplanes only.
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 NPRM
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 NPRM, 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
NPRM. Submissions containing CBI
Airworthiness Limitations Based on
Type Design
When a type certificate is issued for
a type design, the Airworthiness
Limitations section (ALS) of the
Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness, including its revision
level, is part of that type design, as
specified in 14 CFR 21.31(c). U.S.
operators must operate their airplanes in
an airworthy condition, in accordance
with 14 CFR 91.7(a). Included in this
obligation is the requirement to perform
any maintenance or inspections
specified in the ALS, and in accordance
with the ALS as specified in 14 CFR
43.16 and 91.403(c), unless an
alternative has been approved by the
FAA.
The sum effect of these requirements
is an obligation to comply with the ALS
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revision defined in the type design
referenced in the manufacturer’s
conformity statement. Therefore,
operators are required to maintain each
airplane in accordance with the ALS
revision that has been approved as part
of the type design for that airplane.
Operators are allowed to step up and
comply with a ‘‘later’’ ALS revision
published after the ‘‘type design’’ ALS
revision. However, compliance with a
later ALS revision is not a mandatory
requirement.
This proposed AD applies to certain
Model 787 airplanes. For those affected
airplanes, this proposed AD would
require revising the maintenance or
inspection program by incorporating the
information specified in the August
2018 revision of the Model 787 ALS and
thereby, would mandate the ALS
revision in the proposed AD.
FAA’s Determination
The FAA is issuing this NPRM after
determining that the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing 787
Special Compliance Items/
Airworthiness Limitations, D011Z009–
03–04, dated August 2018. This service
information specifies AWLs that include
airworthiness limitation instructions
(ALIs) and critical design configuration
control limitations (CDCCLs) related to
fuel tank ignition prevention and the
nitrogen generation system.
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 ADDRESSES.
Proposed AD Requirements in This
NPRM
This proposed AD would require
revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or more restrictive
AWLs.
This proposed AD would also require
revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new
actions (e.g., inspections) and CDCCLs.
Compliance with these actions is
required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously
modified, altered, or repaired in the
areas addressed by this proposed AD,
the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions described in the
revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
must request approval for an alternative
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method of compliance according to
paragraph (j) of this proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD, if
adopted as proposed, would affect 121
airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA
estimates the following costs to comply
with this proposed AD:
The FAA has determined that revising
the existing maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 workhours per operator, although the agency
recognizes that this number may vary
from operator to operator. Since
operators incorporate maintenance or
inspection program changes for their
affected fleet(s), the FAA has
determined that a per-operator estimate
is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate. Therefore, the FAA estimates
the average total cost per operator to be
$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per workhour).
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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
The FAA 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) Would not affect intrastate
aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
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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:
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The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2021–0664; Project Identifier AD–2021–
00158–T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) by November
22, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2018–11–13,
Amendment 39–19301 (83 FR 25894, June 5,
2018) (AD 2018–11–13).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 787–8, 787–9, and 787–10 airplanes,
certificated in any category, having line
numbers (L/Ns) 1 through 871 inclusive,
excluding L/N 688; and L/Ns 873, 875, 877,
878, 879, 881, and 883.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by significant
changes, including new and more restrictive
requirements, made to the airworthiness
limitations (AWLs) related to fuel tank
ignition prevention and the nitrogen
generation system. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address ignition sources inside the fuel
tanks and increased flammability exposure of
the fuel tanks caused by latent failures,
alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions,
which could result in a fuel tank explosion
and consequent loss of an airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision
Within 180 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the existing maintenance or
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inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in
Sections C through F of Boeing 787 Special
Compliance Items/Airworthiness
Limitations, D011Z009–03–04, dated August
2018. The initial compliance time for doing
the airworthiness limitation instruction (ALI)
tasks is at the times specified in paragraphs
(g)(1) through (14) of this AD.
(1) For airworthiness limitation (AWL) No.
28–AWL–89, ‘‘Fuel Quantity Data
Concentrator (FQDC) Bracket Inspections,’’ at
the applicable time in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or
(ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 28–
AWL–89: Within 5 years or 10,000 flight
cycles, whichever occur first after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 28–AWL–89.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial
inspection was performed: Within 5 years or
10,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness.
(2) For AWL No. 57–AWL–01, ‘‘Edge and
Fillet Seals at Stringer and Spar Locations
(Zone 2),’’ at the applicable time in paragraph
(g)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 57–
AWL–01: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 57–AWL–01.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial
inspection was performed: Within 12 years or
24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness.
(3) For AWL No. 57–AWL–02, ‘‘Fasteners
on Bare Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic
(CFRP) Stripes,’’ at the applicable time in
paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 57–
AWL–02: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 57–AWL–02.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial
inspection was performed: Within 12 years or
24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness.
(4) For AWL No. 57–AWL–03, ‘‘Head-intank Thin-Sleeved Interference-Fit Fasteners
with Heads in the Fuel Tank’’ at the
applicable time in paragraph (g)(4)(i) or (ii)
of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 57–
AWL–03: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 57–AWL–03.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial
inspection was performed: Within 12 years or
24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original
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standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness.
(5) For AWL No. 57–AWL–05, ‘‘Titanium
Collars—BACC30CT Fasteners (Clearance
Fit).’’ at the applicable time in paragraph
(g)(5)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 57–
AWL–05: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 57–AWL–05.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial
inspection was performed: Within 12 years or
24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness.
(6) For AWL No. 57–AWL–06, ‘‘Titanium
Collars—BACC30CY Collars (Interference-Fit
with Swaged Collars)’’ at the applicable time
in paragraph (g)(6)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 57–
AWL–06: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 57–AWL–06.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial
inspection was performed: Within 12 years or
24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness.
(7) For AWL No. 57–AWL–07, ‘‘Tensionrated Bolt Locations at Side of Body (SOB)
and Nacelle Fittings’’ at the applicable time
in paragraph (g)(7)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 57–
AWL–07: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 57–AWL–07.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial
inspection was performed: Within 12 years or
24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness.
(8) For AWL No. 57–AWL–08, ‘‘Dielectric
Top on Wing Surface,’’ at the applicable time
in paragraph (g)(8)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 57–
AWL–08: Within 6 years or 12,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 57–AWL–08.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial
inspection was performed: Within 6 years or
12,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness.
(9) For AWL No. 57–AWL–09, ‘‘Inspection
Requirements for Class 1A Seal Installations
created as a result of Boeing Material Review
Board,’’ at the applicable time in paragraph
(g)(9)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 57–
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AWL–09: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 57–AWL–09.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial
inspection was performed: Within 12 years or
24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness.
(10) For AWL No. 57–AWL–10,
‘‘Inspection Requirements for In-Tank
Fasteners near Side of Body (SOB) Rib and
between Ribs 7 and 18,’’ at the applicable
time in paragraph (g)(10)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 57–
AWL–10: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 57–AWL–10.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial
inspection was performed: Within 12 years or
24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness.
(11) For AWL No. 57–AWL–13,
‘‘Inspection Requirements for In-Tank
Fasteners and Edge Seal near Disbond
Arrestment (DBA) Fastener Installations in
Lightning Zone 2,’’ at the applicable time in
paragraph (g)(11)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 57–
AWL–13: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 57–AWL–13.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial
inspection was performed: At the applicable
time in paragraph (g)(11)(ii)(A) or (B) of this
AD.
(A) For airplanes on which Boeing Service
Bulletin B787–81205–SB570030–00 is
applicable: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the
incorporation of Boeing Service Bulletin
B787–81205–SB570030–00.
(B) For airplanes on which Boeing Service
Bulletin B787–81205–SB570030–00 is not
applicable: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the date
of issuance of the original standard
airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of
airworthiness.
(12) For AWL No. 57–AWL–14,
‘‘Supplemental Inspection Requirements for
Pre-cured Sealant Caps, Fillet Seals, and
Edge Seals associated Stringer Splice Fitting
Installation located at Right Wing Upper
Panel Stringer No.3, just Outboard of the Side
of Body Rib,’’ at the applicable time in
paragraph (g)(12)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 57–
AWL–14: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles whichever occurs first after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 57–AWL–14.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial
inspection was performed: Within 12 years or
24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
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standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness.
(13) For AWL No. 57–AWL–15,
‘‘Inspection Requirements for Pre-cured
Sealant Caps, Injection Seals, Fillet Seals,
and Edge Seals associated with the Wing
Lower Panel Stringer Attachments to the
Lower Side of Body (SOB) Chord,’’ at the
applicable time in paragraph (g)(13)(i) or (ii)
of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 57–
AWL–15: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 57–AWL–15.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial
inspection was performed: Within 12 years or
24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness.
(14) For AWL No. 57–AWL–16,
‘‘Supplemental Inspection Requirements for
Edge Seals located at Left Wing Upper Panel
Stringer No. 19, Between Ribs 8 and 9,’’ at
the applicable time in paragraph (g)(14)(i) or
(ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection
was performed as specified in AWL No. 57–
AWL–16: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most
recent inspection was performed as specified
in AWL No. 57–AWL–16.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial
inspection was performed: Within 12 years or
24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness.
(h) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or
CDCCLs
After the existing maintenance or
inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the
actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved
as an alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
(i) Terminating Actions
Accomplishment of the revision required
by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the
requirements specified in paragraph (h) of
AD 2018–11–13, for Model 787–8 airplanes
only.
(j) 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 Related Information.
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(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.
(k) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Tak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
WA; phone: 206–231–3553; email:
Takahisa.Kobayashi@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,
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.
Issued on August 7, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2021–0668; Project
Identifier MCAI–2021–00457–T]
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Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
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The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
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airplanes; Airbus SAS Model A300 B4–
600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
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Model A300–600 series airplanes); and
Airbus SAS Model A310 series
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of incorrect
installation of the fire shut-off valves
(FSOV) actuator, which was found to
rotate around its pivot axis. This
proposed AD would require a one-time
detailed inspection of the FSOV
actuator for rotation around its pivot
axis, and replacement if necessary, as
specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is
proposed for incorporation by reference.
The FAA is proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
The FAA must receive comments
on this proposed AD by November 22,
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 material that will be incorporated
by reference (IBR) in this AD, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; 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, 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 in the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–
0668.
DATES:
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–2021–
0668; 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, any
comments received, and other
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Docket Operations is listed above.
Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3225; email
dan.rodina@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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 ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2021–0668; Project Identifier
MCAI–2021–00457–T’’ at the beginning
of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of
the proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. The FAA will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend the proposal
because of those 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, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this proposed
AD.
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 NPRM
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 NPRM, 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
NPRM. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax
206–231–3225; email dan.rodina@
faa.gov. Any commentary that the FAA
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0664; Project Identifier AD-2021-00158-T]
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 adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by significant changes,
including new or more restrictive requirements, made to the
airworthiness limitations (AWLs) related to fuel tank ignition
prevention and the nitrogen generation system. This proposed AD would
require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations. 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 November
22, 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 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, 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.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0664; 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, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA; phone: 206-231-3553; 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 ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2021-0664; Project Identifier
AD-2021-00158-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposal because of those 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, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this NPRM.
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 NPRM 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 NPRM, 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 NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Tak
Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA; phone: 206-231-3553;
email: [email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA receives
which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the
public docket for this rulemaking.
Background
The FAA has assessed the changes, including new or more restrictive
requirements, that have been made to the AWLs related to fuel tank
ignition prevention and the nitrogen generation system. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address ignition sources inside the fuel tanks and
increased flammability exposure of the fuel tanks caused by latent
failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which could
result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of an airplane.
The FAA issued AD 2018-11-13, Amendment 39-19301 (83 FR 25894, June
5, 2018) (AD 2018-11-13), which applies to certain The Boeing Company
Model 787-8 airplanes. AD 2018-11-13 requires, among other things,
revising the inspection or maintenance program to incorporate an AWL.
Since the FAA issued AD 2018-11-13, AWL No. 57-AWL-13, ``Inspection
Requirements for In-Tank Fasteners and Edge Seal near Disbond
Arrestment (DBA) Fastener Installations in Lightning Zone 2,'' has not
been revised, therefore, this proposed AD would require the
incorporation of AWL No. 57-AWL-13 that is also mandated by AD 2018-11-
13. Incorporating the revision required by this proposed AD would
terminate the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2018-11-13 for
certain Model 787-8 airplanes only.
Airworthiness Limitations Based on Type Design
When a type certificate is issued for a type design, the
Airworthiness Limitations section (ALS) of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness, including its revision level, is part of that
type design, as specified in 14 CFR 21.31(c). U.S. operators must
operate their airplanes in an airworthy condition, in accordance with
14 CFR 91.7(a). Included in this obligation is the requirement to
perform any maintenance or inspections specified in the ALS, and in
accordance with the ALS as specified in 14 CFR 43.16 and 91.403(c),
unless an alternative has been approved by the FAA.
The sum effect of these requirements is an obligation to comply
with the ALS revision defined in the type design referenced in the
manufacturer's conformity statement. Therefore, operators are required
to maintain each airplane in accordance with the ALS revision that has
been approved as part of the type design for that airplane. Operators
are allowed to step up and comply with a ``later'' ALS revision
published after the ``type design'' ALS revision. However, compliance
with a later ALS revision is not a mandatory requirement.
This proposed AD applies to certain Model 787 airplanes. For those
affected airplanes, this proposed AD would require revising the
maintenance or inspection program by incorporating the information
specified in the August 2018 revision of the Model 787 ALS and thereby,
would mandate the ALS revision in the proposed AD.
FAA's Determination
The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other
products of the same type design.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing 787 Special Compliance Items/Airworthiness
Limitations, D011Z009-03-04, dated August 2018. This service
information specifies AWLs that include airworthiness limitation
instructions (ALIs) and critical design configuration control
limitations (CDCCLs) related to fuel tank ignition prevention and the
nitrogen generation system.
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 ADDRESSES.
Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM
This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive AWLs.
This proposed AD would also require revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and
CDCCLs. Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c).
For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired
in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be
able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request
approval for an alternative
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method of compliance according to paragraph (j) of this proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 121 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this proposed AD:
The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator,
although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator
to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection
program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined
that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate. Therefore, the FAA estimates the average total cost per
operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
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
The FAA 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) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would 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:
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2021-0664; Project Identifier AD-
2021-00158-T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by November 22, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2018-11-13, Amendment 39-19301 (83 FR 25894,
June 5, 2018) (AD 2018-11-13).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and
787-10 airplanes, certificated in any category, having line numbers
(L/Ns) 1 through 871 inclusive, excluding L/N 688; and L/Ns 873,
875, 877, 878, 879, 881, and 883.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by significant changes, including new and
more restrictive requirements, made to the airworthiness limitations
(AWLs) related to fuel tank ignition prevention and the nitrogen
generation system. The FAA is issuing this AD to address ignition
sources inside the fuel tanks and increased flammability exposure of
the fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or
maintenance actions, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and
consequent loss of an airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in Sections C through F of
Boeing 787 Special Compliance Items/Airworthiness Limitations,
D011Z009-03-04, dated August 2018. The initial compliance time for
doing the airworthiness limitation instruction (ALI) tasks is at the
times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (14) of this AD.
(1) For airworthiness limitation (AWL) No. 28-AWL-89, ``Fuel
Quantity Data Concentrator (FQDC) Bracket Inspections,'' at the
applicable time in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection was performed as
specified in AWL No. 28-AWL-89: Within 5 years or 10,000 flight
cycles, whichever occur first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL No. 28-AWL-89.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial inspection was performed:
Within 5 years or 10,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first after
the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
(2) For AWL No. 57-AWL-01, ``Edge and Fillet Seals at Stringer
and Spar Locations (Zone 2),'' at the applicable time in paragraph
(g)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection was performed as
specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-01: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-01.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial inspection was performed:
Within 12 years or 24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
(3) For AWL No. 57-AWL-02, ``Fasteners on Bare Carbon Fiber
Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) Stripes,'' at the applicable time in
paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection was performed as
specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-02: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-02.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial inspection was performed:
Within 12 years or 24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
(4) For AWL No. 57-AWL-03, ``Head-in-tank Thin-Sleeved
Interference-Fit Fasteners with Heads in the Fuel Tank'' at the
applicable time in paragraph (g)(4)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection was performed as
specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-03: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-03.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial inspection was performed:
Within 12 years or 24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original
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standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the
original export certificate of airworthiness.
(5) For AWL No. 57-AWL-05, ``Titanium Collars--BACC30CT
Fasteners (Clearance Fit).'' at the applicable time in paragraph
(g)(5)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection was performed as
specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-05: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-05.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial inspection was performed:
Within 12 years or 24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
(6) For AWL No. 57-AWL-06, ``Titanium Collars--BACC30CY Collars
(Interference-Fit with Swaged Collars)'' at the applicable time in
paragraph (g)(6)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection was performed as
specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-06: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-06.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial inspection was performed:
Within 12 years or 24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
(7) For AWL No. 57-AWL-07, ``Tension-rated Bolt Locations at
Side of Body (SOB) and Nacelle Fittings'' at the applicable time in
paragraph (g)(7)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection was performed as
specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-07: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-07.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial inspection was performed:
Within 12 years or 24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
(8) For AWL No. 57-AWL-08, ``Dielectric Top on Wing Surface,''
at the applicable time in paragraph (g)(8)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection was performed as
specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-08: Within 6 years or 12,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-08.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial inspection was performed:
Within 6 years or 12,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first after
the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
(9) For AWL No. 57-AWL-09, ``Inspection Requirements for Class
1A Seal Installations created as a result of Boeing Material Review
Board,'' at the applicable time in paragraph (g)(9)(i) or (ii) of
this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection was performed as
specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-09: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-09.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial inspection was performed:
Within 12 years or 24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
(10) For AWL No. 57-AWL-10, ``Inspection Requirements for In-
Tank Fasteners near Side of Body (SOB) Rib and between Ribs 7 and
18,'' at the applicable time in paragraph (g)(10)(i) or (ii) of this
AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection was performed as
specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-10: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-10.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial inspection was performed:
Within 12 years or 24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
(11) For AWL No. 57-AWL-13, ``Inspection Requirements for In-
Tank Fasteners and Edge Seal near Disbond Arrestment (DBA) Fastener
Installations in Lightning Zone 2,'' at the applicable time in
paragraph (g)(11)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection was performed as
specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-13: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-13.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial inspection was performed:
At the applicable time in paragraph (g)(11)(ii)(A) or (B) of this
AD.
(A) For airplanes on which Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-
SB570030-00 is applicable: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight cycles,
whichever occurs first after the incorporation of Boeing Service
Bulletin B787-81205-SB570030-00.
(B) For airplanes on which Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-
SB570030-00 is not applicable: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the date of issuance of the
original standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance
of the original export certificate of airworthiness.
(12) For AWL No. 57-AWL-14, ``Supplemental Inspection
Requirements for Pre-cured Sealant Caps, Fillet Seals, and Edge
Seals associated Stringer Splice Fitting Installation located at
Right Wing Upper Panel Stringer No.3, just Outboard of the Side of
Body Rib,'' at the applicable time in paragraph (g)(12)(i) or (ii)
of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection was performed as
specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-14: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-14.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial inspection was performed:
Within 12 years or 24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
(13) For AWL No. 57-AWL-15, ``Inspection Requirements for Pre-
cured Sealant Caps, Injection Seals, Fillet Seals, and Edge Seals
associated with the Wing Lower Panel Stringer Attachments to the
Lower Side of Body (SOB) Chord,'' at the applicable time in
paragraph (g)(13)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection was performed as
specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-15: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-15.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial inspection was performed:
Within 12 years or 24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
(14) For AWL No. 57-AWL-16, ``Supplemental Inspection
Requirements for Edge Seals located at Left Wing Upper Panel
Stringer No. 19, Between Ribs 8 and 9,'' at the applicable time in
paragraph (g)(14)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes on which an inspection was performed as
specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-16: Within 12 years or 24,000 flight
cycles, whichever occurs first after the most recent inspection was
performed as specified in AWL No. 57-AWL-16.
(ii) For airplanes on which no initial inspection was performed:
Within 12 years or 24,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness
certificate or the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness.
(h) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or CDCCLs
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless
the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved as an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
(i) Terminating Actions
Accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (g) of this
AD terminates the requirements specified in paragraph (h) of AD
2018-11-13, for Model 787-8 airplanes only.
(j) 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 Related Information.
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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.
(k) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Tak Kobayashi,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA; phone: 206-231-3553; 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, 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.
Issued on August 7, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-21787 Filed 10-5-21; 8:45 am]
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