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Federal Register
Vol. 87, No. 189
Friday, September 30, 2022
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains regulatory documents having general
applicability and legal effect, most of which
are keyed to and codified in the Code of
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50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0148; Project
Identifier AD–2021–00922–T; Amendment
39–22110; AD 2022–14–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
AGENCY:
The FAA is correcting an
airworthiness directive (AD) that was
published in the Federal Register. That
AD superseded AD 2015–12–03, and
applies to all The Boeing Company
Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, and
–300ER series airplanes, and certain
Model 777F airplanes. As published, a
freeplay indicator value in the
regulatory text is incorrect, and certain
credit service information was omitted
for certain actions in the regulatory text.
This document corrects those errors. In
all other respects, the original document
remains the same.
DATES: This correction is effective
October 12, 2022. The effective date of
AD 2022–14–05 remains October 12,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 12, 2022 (87 FR 54609,
September 7, 2022).
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of July 21, 2015 (80 FR
34252, June 16, 2015).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–
0148; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
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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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
• 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; website
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.
It is also available at regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2022–0148.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis
Cortez-Muniz, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: (206) 231–
3958; email: Luis.A.Cortez-Muniz@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD 2022–
14–05, Amendment 39–22110 (87 FR
54609, September 7, 2022) (AD 2022–
14–05), superseded AD 2015–12–03,
Amendment 39–18176 (80 FR 34252,
June 16, 2015) (AD 2015–12–03). AD
2022–14–05 retains the requirements for
repetitive freeplay inspections and
lubrication of the right and left
elevators, rudder, and rudder tab, and
related investigative and corrective
actions if necessary. AD 2022–14–05
also requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, for certain other airplanes, to
incorporate a revised or new elevator
freeplay maintenance procedure, as
applicable. AD 2022–14–05 applies to
all The Boeing Company Model 777–
200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER series
airplanes, and certain Model 777F
airplanes.
Need for Correction
As published, paragraphs (j)(3) and (l)
of AD 2022–14–05 are incorrect.
Paragraph (j)(3) of AD 2022–14–05
requires incorporating a revision of the
elevator freeplay dial indicator limit to
‘‘0.34 in. (152 mm) or less.’’ The correct
value is ‘‘0.34 in. (8.636 mm) or less.’’
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Additionally, paragraph (l) of AD
2022–14–05 inadvertently omitted
credit for certain actions that was
previously provided in AD 2015–12–03
for the following service information:
Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–27–0062, dated July 18,
2006, and Revision 1, dated October 1,
2009. The FAA intended for that service
information to be retained as credit for
the corresponding retained actions in
AD 2022–14–05.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–
0062, Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021.
This service information specifies
procedures for changing the elevator
freeplay instructions by adding changes
to the input force, elevator freeplay
limit, and power control unit (PCU)
bypass test setup.
This AD also requires Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–
0062, Revision 2, dated January 27,
2014, which the Director of the Federal
Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of July 21, 2015 (80 FR
34252, June 16, 2015).
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.
Correction of Publication
This document corrects two errors
and correctly adds the AD as an
amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although
no other part of the preamble or
regulatory information has been
corrected, the FAA is publishing the
entire rule in the Federal Register.
The effective date of this AD remains
October 12, 2022.
Since this action only corrects a
freeplay indicator value and adds credit
service information, it has no adverse
economic impact and imposes no
additional burden on any person.
Therefore, the FAA has determined that
notice and public comment procedures
are unnecessary.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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Adoption of the Correction
Accordingly, pursuant to the
authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends part 39 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
part 39) by correcting 87 FR 54609
(September 7, 2022), beginning at page
54611, column 1, 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
[Corrected]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2015–12–03, Amendment 39–
18176 (80 FR 34252, June 16, 2015); and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
■
■
2022–14–05 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–22110; Docket No.
FAA–2022–0148; Project Identifier AD–
2022–00922–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective October 12, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2015–12–03,
Amendment 39–18176 (80 FR 34252, June
16, 2015) (AD 2015–12–03).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
airplanes, certificated in any category,
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this
AD.
(1) All Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, and
–300ER series airplanes.
(2) Model 777F airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or
before the effective date of this AD.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight Controls.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the
manufacturer’s determination that the
procedure for the rudder freeplay inspection
available at the time did not properly detect
excessive freeplay in the rudder control load
loop. This AD was also prompted by
engineering testing that revealed that the
force being applied to the elevator to detect
excessive freeplay was insufficient. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address excessive wear
in the load loop components of the control
surfaces, which could lead to excessive
freeplay of the control surfaces, flutter, and
consequent loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Retained Repetitive Inspections of
Elevators, Rudder, and Rudder Tab, With
Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2015–12–03, with
revised service information. For Model 777–
200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER series
airplanes: At the applicable times specified
in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2,
dated January 27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated
July 15, 2021, except as provided by
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Inspect the
freeplay of the right and left elevators,
rudder, and rudder tab by accomplishing all
of the actions specified in Parts 1, 3, and 5
of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated January 27,
2014, or Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021,
except as provided by paragraphs (i)(2)
through (5) of this AD. Repeat the inspections
thereafter at the intervals specified in tables
1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’
of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated January 27,
2014, or Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021. If,
during any inspection required by this
paragraph, the freeplay exceeds any
applicable measurement specified in Part 1,
3, and 5, as applicable, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–
0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, or
Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021, before
further flight, do the applicable corrective
actions in accordance with Part 1, 3, and 5
of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated January 27,
2014, or Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021.
After the effective date of this AD use only
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777–27–0062, Revision 4, dated July 15,
2021.
(h) Retained Repetitive Lubrication, With
Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2015–12–03, with
revised service information. For Model 777–
200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER series
airplanes: At the applicable times specified
in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2,
dated January 27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated
July 15, 2021, except as provided by
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Lubricate the
elevator components, rudder components,
and rudder tab components, by
accomplishing all of the actions specified in
Parts 2, 4, and 6 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2,
dated January 27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated
July 15, 2021. Repeat the lubrication
thereafter at the interval specified in tables 1,
2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated January 27,
2014, or Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021.
After the effective date of this AD use only
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777–27–0062, Revision 4, dated July 15,
2021.
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(i) Exceptions To Service Information
Specifications, With Revised Service
Information and a New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (i) of AD 2015–12–03, with revised
service information and a new exception, for
Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER
series airplanes.
(1) Where Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated
January 27, 2014, and Revision 4, dated July
15, 2021, specify a compliance time ‘‘after
the original issue date on this service
bulletin,’’ this AD requires compliance
within the specified compliance time after
July 25, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007–
13–05, Amendment 39–15109 (72 FR 33856,
June 20, 2007)). After the effective date of
this AD, only Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 4,
dated July 15, 2021, may be used.
(2) Where Appendix B, paragraph 1.f.,
‘‘Freeplay Inspection,’’ step (8), of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–
0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014,
specifies that the center of the pad must be
within 1.0 inch (13 millimeters) of the center
line of the rib rivets in the rudder tab, this
AD requires that the center of the tab must
be within 1.0 inch (25 millimeters) of the
center line of the rib rivets in the rudder tab.
(3) Where Appendix C, paragraph 1.e.,
‘‘Rudder Tab Surface Freeplay–Inspection,’’
step (2) and step (6), of Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–0062,
Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, specify
that the placement of the force gage and pad
should be within one inch of the centerline
line of the middle rudder power control unit
(PCU) rib and at 12 ± 1 inch (305 ± 72
millimeters) forward of the rudder tab
trailing edge, this AD requires placement of
the force gage and pad within one inch of the
centerline line of the middle rudder PCU rib
and at 12 ± 1 inch (305 ± 25 millimeters)
forward of the rudder tab trailing edge.
(4) Where Appendix C, paragraph 1.e.,
‘‘Rudder Tab Surface Freeplay–Inspection,’’
step (3), of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated
January 27, 2014, specifies to apply a 30 ±
pound (133 ± 14 newton) force, this AD
requires applying a 30 ± 3 pound force (133
± 14 newton) force.
(5) Where the CAUTION note just before
step (6) of Appendix A, paragraph 1.f.,
‘‘Freeplay Inspection,’’ of Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777–27–0062,
Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021, specifies
using a pad that distributes the force over an
area of 84 square inches (5,420 square
centimeters) or more, this AD requires using
a pad that distributes the force over an area
of 84 square inches (542 square centimeters)
or more.
(j) New Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision
For Model 777F airplanes: Within 30 days
after the effective date of this AD, revise the
777F elevator freeplay maintenance
procedure in the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, by doing
the actions specified in paragraphs (j)(1)
through (3) of this AD.
(1) Remove the existing hydraulic
depressurization PCU test setup procedure
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step and replace it by incorporating the
information specified in figure 1 to paragraph
(j) of this AD.
(2) Revise the jack test force used to push
the elevator up to 225 ± 10 lb (102.1 ± 4.5
kg).
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(3) Revise the elevator freeplay dial
indicator limit to 0.34 in. (8.636 mm) or less.
Figure 1 to paragraph G): Circuit breaker elevator freeplay test setup
Do these steps to prepare for the freeplay inspection:
NOTE: Each PCU can be inspected in any order, as long as the setup for the inspection
is performed per the steps below.
To inspect the left elevator outboard PCU, do these steps:
1. Open this circuit breaker and install safety tag:
Power Supply Assembly Center, M24301
Row
Col
Number
Name
A
7
CBA7-C
ELEV PCU
2. Make sure that the left elevator inboard PCU is in bypass mode
b) To inspect the left elevator inboard PCU, do these steps:
1. Open this circuit breaker and install safety tag:
Power Supply Assembly Left, M24101
Row
Col
Number
Name
A
7
CBA7-L
ELEV PCU
2. Make sure that the left elevator outboard PCU is in bypass mode.
c) To inspect the right elevator inboard PCU, do these steps:
1. Open this circuit breaker and install safety tag:
Left Power Management Panel, P110
Row
Col
Number
Name
K
27
C27609
ELEV PCU RIB (BLK)/ROB(BYP)
2. Make sure that the right elevator outboard PCU is in bypass mode.
d) To inspect the right elevator outboard PCU, do these steps:
1. Open this circuit breaker and install safety tag:
Power Supply Assembly Right, M24201
Row
Col
Number
Name
A
7
CBA7-R
ELEV PCU
2. Make sure that the right elevator inboard PCU is in bypass mode.
Note 1 to paragraph (j): Refer to AMM task
27–31–09–200–801, dated September 5,
2021, for additional guidance.
(k) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the existing maintenance or
inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or
intervals may be used unless the actions or
intervals are approved as an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (m) of this AD.
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(l) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before July 21, 2015 (the effective date of AD
2015–12–03) using the service information
specified in paragraphs (l)(1)(i) or (ii) of this
AD.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–27–0062, dated July 18, 2006,
which was incorporated by reference in AD
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2007–13–05, Amendment 39–15109 (72 FR
33856, June 20, 2007).
(ii) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 1, dated
October 1, 2009, which is not incorporated
by reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777–27–0062, Revision 3, dated October 9,
2015, which is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(m) 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 (n)(1) of
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this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the 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.
(4) AMOCs approved previously for the
freeplay measurements of the right and left
rudder tab required by AD 2015–12–03, are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of this AD.
(5) AMOCs approved previously for the
freeplay measurements of the rudder
required by AD 2015–12–03, are approved as
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AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of
this AD.
(6) AMOCs approved previously for the
repetitive lubrications required by AD 2015–
12–03, are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration
21 CFR Part 1308
[Docket No. DEA–949]
(n) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Luis Cortez-Muniz, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle
ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: (206) 231–3958;
email: Luis.A.Cortez-Muniz@faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(5) and (6) of this AD.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on October 12, 2022 (87 FR
54609, September 7, 2022).
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 4, dated July
15, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on July 21, 2015 (80 FR
34252, June 16, 2015).
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated
January 27, 2014.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) 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; website
myboeingfleet.com.
(6) 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.
(7) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
email fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on September 23, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Schedules of Controlled Substances:
Placement of Daridorexant in Schedule
IV
Drug Enforcement
Administration, Department of Justice.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This final rule adopts without
change an interim final rule with
request for comments published in the
Federal Register on April 7, 2022,
placing daridorexant ([(S)-2-(5-chloro-4methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)-2methylpyrrolidin-1-yl](5-methoxy-2(2H-1,2,3-triazol-2yl)phenyl)methanone), including its
salts, isomers, and salts of isomers
whenever the existence of such salts,
isomers, and salts of such isomers is
possible, in schedule IV of the
Controlled Substances Act (CSA). With
the issuance of this final rule, the Drug
Enforcement Administration maintains
daridorexant in schedule IV of the CSA.
DATES: The effective date of this
rulemaking is October 31, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Terrence L. Boos, Drug & Chemical
Evaluation Section, Diversion Control
Division, Drug Enforcement
Administration; Telephone: (571) 362–
3249.
SUMMARY:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background and Legal Authority
Under the Controlled Substances Act
(CSA), as amended in 2015 by the
Improving Regulatory Transparency for
New Medical Therapies Act (section
2(b) of Pub. L. 114–89), when the Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA)
receives notification from the
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) that the Secretary has
approved a certain new drug and HHS
recommends control in the CSA
schedule II–V, DEA is required to issue
an interim final rule (IFR), with
opportunity for public comment and to
request a hearing, controlling the drug
within a specified 90-day timeframe and
to subsequently issue a final rule. 21
U.S.C. 811(j). When controlling a drug
pursuant to subsection (j), DEA must
apply the scheduling criteria of 21
U.S.C. 811 (b) through (d) and 812(b). 21
U.S.C. 811(j)(3).
On January 7, 2022, DEA received
notification that the United States Food
and Drug Administration (FDA)
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approved, on the same date, a new drug
application (NDA) for QUVIVIQ
(daridorexant) tablets for use as a
treatment of adult patients with
insomnia, characterized by difficulties
with sleep onset and/or sleep
maintenance. Daridorexant, chemically
known as [(S)-2-(5-chloro-4-methyl-1Hbenzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)-2methylpyrrolidin-1-yl](5-methoxy-2(2H-1,2,3-triazol-2yl)phenyl)methanone, is a new
molecular entity (NME) with central
nervous system activity. Previously, on
December 22, 2021, DEA received
HHS’s recommendation that DEA place
daridorexant and ‘‘its salts’’ in schedule
IV of the CSA, in the event that FDA
approves the NDA for daridorexant. On
April 7, 2022, DEA, pursuant to 21
U.S.C. 811(j), published an IFR (87 FR
20313) to place daridorexant (including
its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers)
in schedule IV of the CSA; the
regulatory text only listed the chemical
name for daridorexant. In the preamble
of the IFR, DEA incorrectly misspelled
the proprietary name for daridorexant’s
approved drug product as ‘‘QUIVIVIQ.’’
The preamble of this final rule now
correctly uses ‘‘QUVIVIQ.’’ It bears
emphasis that the regulatory text used
in this final rule remains unchanged
from that used in the IFR.
The IFR provided an opportunity for
interested persons to submit comments,
as well as to file a request for hearing
or waiver of hearing, on or before May
9, 2022. DEA did not receive any
requests for hearing or waivers of
hearing.
Comment Received
In response to the IFR, DEA received
one comment. The submission was from
an anonymous commenter. The
commenter supported the placement of
daridorexant in schedule IV of the CSA,
and noted its safety, effectiveness, and
approved indication for use as a
treatment of patients with insomnia.
DEA Response: DEA appreciates the
support for this rulemaking.
Requirements for Handling
Daridorexant
As indicated above, daridorexant has
been a schedule IV controlled substance
by virtue of an IFR issued by DEA on
April 7, 2022. Thus, this final rule does
not alter the regulatory requirements
applicable to handlers of daridorexant
that have been in place since that time.
Nonetheless, for informational
purposes, DEA restates here those
requirements. Daridorexant is subject to
the CSA’s schedule IV regulatory
controls and administrative, civil, and
criminal sanctions applicable to the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0148; Project Identifier AD-2021-00922-T;
Amendment 39-22110; AD 2022-14-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that was
published in the Federal Register. That AD superseded AD 2015-12-03,
and applies to all The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and
-300ER series airplanes, and certain Model 777F airplanes. As
published, a freeplay indicator value in the regulatory text is
incorrect, and certain credit service information was omitted for
certain actions in the regulatory text. This document corrects those
errors. In all other respects, the original document remains the same.
DATES: This correction is effective October 12, 2022. The effective
date of AD 2022-14-05 remains October 12, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 12,
2022 (87 FR 54609, September 7, 2022).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of July
21, 2015 (80 FR 34252, June 16, 2015).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0148; 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 final rule, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
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; website 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. It is also available at
regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0148.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Cortez-Muniz, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: (206) 231-3958; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD 2022-14-05, Amendment 39-22110 (87 FR
54609, September 7, 2022) (AD 2022-14-05), superseded AD 2015-12-03,
Amendment 39-18176 (80 FR 34252, June 16, 2015) (AD 2015-12-03). AD
2022-14-05 retains the requirements for repetitive freeplay inspections
and lubrication of the right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder
tab, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. AD
2022-14-05 also requires revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, for certain other airplanes, to
incorporate a revised or new elevator freeplay maintenance procedure,
as applicable. AD 2022-14-05 applies to all The Boeing Company Model
777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes, and certain Model
777F airplanes.
Need for Correction
As published, paragraphs (j)(3) and (l) of AD 2022-14-05 are
incorrect.
Paragraph (j)(3) of AD 2022-14-05 requires incorporating a revision
of the elevator freeplay dial indicator limit to ``0.34 in. (152 mm) or
less.'' The correct value is ``0.34 in. (8.636 mm) or less.''
Additionally, paragraph (l) of AD 2022-14-05 inadvertently omitted
credit for certain actions that was previously provided in AD 2015-12-
03 for the following service information: Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, dated July 18, 2006, and Revision 1,
dated October 1, 2009. The FAA intended for that service information to
be retained as credit for the corresponding retained actions in AD
2022-14-05.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-
0062, Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021. This service information
specifies procedures for changing the elevator freeplay instructions by
adding changes to the input force, elevator freeplay limit, and power
control unit (PCU) bypass test setup.
This AD also requires Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, which the Director of
the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of July
21, 2015 (80 FR 34252, June 16, 2015).
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.
Correction of Publication
This document corrects two errors and correctly adds the AD as an
amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part of the preamble or
regulatory information has been corrected, the FAA is publishing the
entire rule in the Federal Register.
The effective date of this AD remains October 12, 2022.
Since this action only corrects a freeplay indicator value and adds
credit service information, it has no adverse economic impact and
imposes no additional burden on any person. Therefore, the FAA has
determined that notice and public comment procedures are unnecessary.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
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Adoption of the Correction
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) by correcting 87 FR
54609 (September 7, 2022), beginning at page 54611, column 1, 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 [Corrected]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-12-03, Amendment 39-18176
(80 FR 34252, June 16, 2015); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2022-14-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-22110; Docket No. FAA-
2022-0148; Project Identifier AD-2022-00922-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 12, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2015-12-03, Amendment 39-18176 (80 FR 34252,
June 16, 2015) (AD 2015-12-03).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company airplanes, certificated in
any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD.
(1) All Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series
airplanes.
(2) Model 777F airplanes with an original airworthiness
certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued
on or before the effective date of this AD.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
Controls.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the manufacturer's determination that
the procedure for the rudder freeplay inspection available at the
time did not properly detect excessive freeplay in the rudder
control load loop. This AD was also prompted by engineering testing
that revealed that the force being applied to the elevator to detect
excessive freeplay was insufficient. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address excessive wear in the load loop components of the control
surfaces, which could lead to excessive freeplay of the control
surfaces, flutter, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Repetitive Inspections of Elevators, Rudder, and Rudder
Tab, With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2015-12-03, with revised service information. For Model 777-200, -
200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes: At the applicable times
specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,''
of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision
2, dated January 27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021,
except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Inspect the
freeplay of the right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab by
accomplishing all of the actions specified in Parts 1, 3, and 5 of
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, or
Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021, except as provided by paragraphs
(i)(2) through (5) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at
the intervals specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-
0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated July
15, 2021. If, during any inspection required by this paragraph, the
freeplay exceeds any applicable measurement specified in Part 1, 3,
and 5, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated
January 27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021, before further
flight, do the applicable corrective actions in accordance with Part
1, 3, and 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January
27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021. After the effective
date of this AD use only Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777-27-0062, Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021.
(h) Retained Repetitive Lubrication, With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2015-12-03, with revised service information. For Model 777-200, -
200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes: At the applicable times
specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,''
of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision
2, dated January 27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021,
except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Lubricate the
elevator components, rudder components, and rudder tab components,
by accomplishing all of the actions specified in Parts 2, 4, and 6
of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, or
Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021. Repeat the lubrication thereafter
at the interval specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-
0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated July
15, 2021. After the effective date of this AD use only Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 4, dated
July 15, 2021.
(i) Exceptions To Service Information Specifications, With Revised
Service Information and a New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2015-12-03, with revised service information and a new exception,
for Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes.
(1) Where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, and Revision 4, dated July 15,
2021, specify a compliance time ``after the original issue date on
this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the
specified compliance time after July 25, 2007 (the effective date of
AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007)).
After the effective date of this AD, only Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021, may
be used.
(2) Where Appendix B, paragraph 1.f., ``Freeplay Inspection,''
step (8), of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, specifies that the center of the
pad must be within 1.0 inch (13 millimeters) of the center line of
the rib rivets in the rudder tab, this AD requires that the center
of the tab must be within 1.0 inch (25 millimeters) of the center
line of the rib rivets in the rudder tab.
(3) Where Appendix C, paragraph 1.e., ``Rudder Tab Surface
Freeplay-Inspection,'' step (2) and step (6), of Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January
27, 2014, specify that the placement of the force gage and pad
should be within one inch of the centerline line of the middle
rudder power control unit (PCU) rib and at 12 1 inch
(305 72 millimeters) forward of the rudder tab trailing
edge, this AD requires placement of the force gage and pad within
one inch of the centerline line of the middle rudder PCU rib and at
12 1 inch (305 25 millimeters) forward of
the rudder tab trailing edge.
(4) Where Appendix C, paragraph 1.e., ``Rudder Tab Surface
Freeplay-Inspection,'' step (3), of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, specifies
to apply a 30 pound (133 14 newton) force,
this AD requires applying a 30 3 pound force (133
14 newton) force.
(5) Where the CAUTION note just before step (6) of Appendix A,
paragraph 1.f., ``Freeplay Inspection,'' of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021,
specifies using a pad that distributes the force over an area of 84
square inches (5,420 square centimeters) or more, this AD requires
using a pad that distributes the force over an area of 84 square
inches (542 square centimeters) or more.
(j) New Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
For Model 777F airplanes: Within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, revise the 777F elevator freeplay maintenance
procedure in the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, by doing the actions specified in paragraphs (j)(1)
through (3) of this AD.
(1) Remove the existing hydraulic depressurization PCU test
setup procedure
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step and replace it by incorporating the information specified in
figure 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD.
(2) Revise the jack test force used to push the elevator up to
225 10 lb (102.1 4.5 kg).
(3) Revise the elevator freeplay dial indicator limit to 0.34
in. (8.636 mm) or less.
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Note 1 to paragraph (j): Refer to AMM task 27-31-09-200-801,
dated September 5, 2021, for additional guidance.
(k) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the
actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (m) of this AD.
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before July 21, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-12-03) using the
service information specified in paragraphs (l)(1)(i) or (ii) of
this AD.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, dated
July 18, 2006, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007-13-05,
Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007).
(ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 1, dated October 1, 2009, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 3, dated October 9, 2015,
which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(m) 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 (n)(1) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: [email protected].
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the 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.
(4) AMOCs approved previously for the freeplay measurements of
the right and left rudder tab required by AD 2015-12-03, are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(5) AMOCs approved previously for the freeplay measurements of
the rudder required by AD 2015-12-03, are approved as
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AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(6) AMOCs approved previously for the repetitive lubrications
required by AD 2015-12-03, are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(n) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Luis Cortez-
Muniz, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (206)
231-3958; email: [email protected].
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(5) and (6) of this AD.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
October 12, 2022 (87 FR 54609, September 7, 2022).
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
July 21, 2015 (80 FR 34252, June 16, 2015).
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) 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; website myboeingfleet.com.
(6) 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.
(7) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email [email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on September 23, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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