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Validation 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 International Validation Branch, send
it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA; or ANAC; or ANAC’s
authorized Designee. If approved by the
ANAC Designee, the approval must include
the Designee’s authorized signature.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Hassan Ibrahim, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231–
3653; email Hassan.M.Ibrahim@faa.gov.
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Issued on November 18, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0799; Project
Identifier AD–2022–00611–T; Amendment
39–22251; AD 2022–24–11]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 787–8, 787–9,
and 787–10 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report indicating that
foreign object debris (FOD) could have
been introduced during rework of
certain engine fire shutoff switches
(EFSSs). This AD requires determining
the serial number of the left and right
EFSS and replacing affected parts. This
AD also limits the installation of
affected parts under certain conditions.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 18,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 18, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–0799; 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
address for Docket Operations is U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590.
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
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562–797–1717; website
myboeingfleet.com.
• You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 206–231–3195. It is also available at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2022–0799.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tak
Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–
3553; email Takahisa.Kobayashi@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY:
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The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all The Boeing Company Model
787–8, 787–9, and 787–10 airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on July 8, 2022 (87 FR 40747).
The NPRM was prompted by a report
indicating that FOD could have been
introduced during rework of certain
EFSSs. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed
to require determining the serial number
of the left and right EFSSs and replacing
affected parts. The FAA also proposed
to limit the installation of affected parts
under certain conditions. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address FOD in an
EFSS, which, if not addressed, could
result in a latent failure and loss of
intended functions, including the
inability to pull the engine fire handle
and uncommanded activation of the
engine fuel shutoff function. The
inability to pull the engine fire handle
when an engine fire is detected could
lead to an uncontrolled engine fire and
subsequent wing failure, and
uncommanded activation of the fuel
shutoff function for an engine,
combined with in-flight shutdown of
the remaining engine, could lead to total
loss of engine thrust.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from
The Airline Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) and United
Airlines who both supported the NPRM
without change.
The FAA received additional
comments from Qatar Airways and
Boeing. The following presents the
comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA’s response.
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Request for Guidance if an EFSS Has
Two Labels
Qatar Airways requested the FAA’s
guidance regarding how to handle an
EFSS having two identification labels.
The commenter explained that it has
done ‘‘spot checks’’ of EFSS spares and
discovered parts with both ‘‘premodification’’ and ‘‘post-modification’’
nameplates/labels. The commenter
stated that having two identification
labels on the EFSS could create
confusion and lead to erroneous
updating of airplane records, leading to
a possible non-compliance with the
final AD. The commenter indicated that
the EFSS manufacturer should be able
to provide the list of EFSS parts that
have both ‘‘pre-modification’’ and
‘‘post-modification’’ labels.
The FAA acknowledges that some
EFSSs could have both ‘‘premodification’’ and ‘‘post-modification’’
labels, which could be confusing.
However, having both labels on a part
would not affect an operator’s ability to
comply with the requirements of this
AD. This AD requires determining the
serial number of the left EFSS having P/
N 417000–104 and the right EFSS
having P/N 417000–105, and replacing
any EFSS that has an affected serial
number with an EFSS that does not
have an affected serial number, or with
an EFSS that has an affected serial
number but is marked with ‘‘Inspection
Record SB D533–1X–003.’’ The ‘‘postmodification’’ label on an EFSS
specifies the part number, either P/N
417000–104 or PN 417000–105. The
serial number remains the same
regardless of modification.
The modification referred to on the
EFSS labels addresses the requirements
of AD 2021–02–06, Amendment 39–
21389 (86 FR 10790, February 23, 2021),
which required replacement of EFSSs
having P/Ns 417000–101 and 417000–
102 with EFSSs having P/Ns 417000–
104 and 417000–105, respectively. This
modification was made to EFSSs having
P/Ns 417000–101 and 417000–102,
followed by re-identification of those
part numbers as P/Ns 417000–104 and
417000–105. It addresses a design issue
that caused a latent failure of the EFSS
and is not the subject of this AD. When
this modification was accomplished at a
sub-tier supplier, however, FOD could
have been introduced inside the EFSS,
and this FOD issue is the subject of this
AD. The FAA has not changed this AD
in response to this comment.
Request To Clarify Affected Airplanes
Boeing requested a revision to the
FAA’s Determination section in the
NPRM, which stated that the unsafe
condition is ‘‘likely to exist or develop
on other products of the same type
design.’’ Boeing recommends that the
NPRM instead clarify that the unsafe
condition is ‘‘contained to only 787–8,
787–9, and 787–10 airplanes having
certain line numbers identified to be
impacted by the unsafe condition.’’
Boeing asserted that the
nonconformance applies only to a
specific group of EFSS serial numbers
that were affected at the rework site, and
is not endemic to the type design.
The FAA acknowledges that FOD
inside the EFSS is not endemic to the
type design since it was introduced
during rework at a sub-tier supplier.
However, because the Determination
section in the preamble of the NPRM is
not repeated in this AD, the FAA cannot
provide the clarification requested by
the commenter. Furthermore, the
affected EFSS serial numbers can be
installed on any Model 787 airplane,
therefore the unsafe condition is not
limited to certain Model 787–8, 787–9,
and 787–10 airplane line numbers. The
FAA has not changed this AD in
response to this comment.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety requires
adopting this AD as proposed. Except
for minor editorial changes, this AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
None of the changes will increase the
economic burden on any operator.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin B787–81205–
SB260010–00 RB, Issue 001, dated May
2, 2022. This service information
specifies procedures for determining the
serial number of the left EFSS having P/
N 417000–104 and the right EFSS
having P/N 417000–105, and replacing
any EFSS having an affected serial
number with an EFSS that does not
have an affected serial number, or with
an EFSS that has an affected serial
number but is marked with ‘‘Inspection
Record SB D533–1X–003.’’ 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 132 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Determination of EFSS serial number ............
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the
Cost per
product
Parts cost
$0
results of the inspection. The agency has
no way of determining the number of
Cost on U.S.
operators
$85
aircraft that might need these
replacements:
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ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Replacement of EFSS .............................
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ......
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Cost per product
$9,855
(for one EFSS).
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section
44701: General requirements. Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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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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2022–24–11 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–22251; Docket No.
FAA–2022–0799; Project Identifier AD–
2022–00611–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective January 18, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing
Company Model 787–8, 787–9, and 787–10
airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 26, Fire protection.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that foreign object debris (FOD)
could have been introduced during rework of
certain engine fire shutoff switches (EFSSs).
The FAA is issuing this AD to address FOD
in an EFSS, which if not addressed, could
result in a latent failure and loss of intended
functions, including the inability to pull the
engine fire handle and uncommanded
activation of the engine fuel shutoff function.
The inability to pull the engine fire handle
when an engine fire is detected could lead to
an uncontrolled engine fire and subsequent
wing failure, and uncommanded activation of
the fuel shutoff function for an engine,
combined with in-flight shutdown of the
remaining engine, could lead to total loss of
engine thrust.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or
before the effective date of this AD: Except
as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD, at
the applicable time specified in the
‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin B787–81205–
SB260010–00 RB, Issue 001, dated May 2,
2022, do all applicable actions identified in,
and in accordance with, the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin B787–81205–SB260010–00 RB, Issue
001, dated May 2, 2022.
Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for
accomplishing the actions required by this
AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787–81205–SB260010–00, Issue
001, dated May 2, 2022, which is referred to
in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787–
81205–SB260010–00 RB, Issue 001, dated
May 2, 2022.
(h) Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications
Where the Compliance Time column of the
table in the ‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787–
81205–SB260010–00 RB, Issue 001, dated
May 2, 2022, uses the phrase ‘‘the Issue 001
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date of Requirements Bulletin B787–81205–
SB260010–00 RB,’’ this AD requires using
‘‘the effective date of this AD.’’
(i) Parts Installation Limitation
For airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued after the
effective date of this AD: As of the effective
date of this AD, no person may install a left
EFSS P/N 417000–104 or a right EFSS P/N
417000–105, having a serial number
specified in Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin B787–81205–SB260010–00 RB, Issue
001, dated May 2, 2022, unless that EFSS is
marked with ‘‘Inspection Record SB D533–
1X–003.’’
(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 paragraph (k) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company
Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, to make
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
For more information about this AD,
contact Tak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3553; email
Takahisa.Kobayashi@faa.gov.
(l) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
B787–81205–SB260010–00 RB, Issue 001,
dated May 2, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) 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.
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(4) 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.
(5) 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,
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on November 16, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–27020 Filed 12–13–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1165; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00700–T; Amendment
39–22254; AD 2022–24–14]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020–12–
11, which applied to all Airbus SAS
Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
–115, –151N, and –153N airplanes;
Model A320–251N, –252N, –253N,
–271N, –272N, and –273N airplanes;
and Model A321–251N, –251NX,
–252N, –252NX, –253N, –253NX,
–271N, –271NX, –272N, and –272NX
airplanes. AD 2020–12–11 required
revising the existing airplane flight
manual (AFM) to limit the use of speed
brakes in certain airplane
configurations, as specified in a
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD. This AD was prompted by
a non-stabilized approach followed by
an automatic go-around that led to an
airplane pitch-up attitude and resulted
in an auto-pilot disconnection. This AD
continues to require the actions in AD
2020–12–11 and also requires, for
certain airplanes, installing updated FG
3G standard software for the FMGC, and
prohibits the installation of affected FG
standards, as specified in an EASA AD,
which is incorporated by reference. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
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This AD is effective January 18,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 18, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–1165; 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, the mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), any comments received, and
other information. The address for
Docket Operations is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
• For material incorporated by
reference in this AD, contact EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
website easa.europa.eu. You may find
this material on the EASA website at
ad.easa.europa.eu.
• You may view this 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 at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2022–1165.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hye
Yoon Jang, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
817–222–5584; email Hye.Yoon.Jang@
faa.gov.
DATES:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2020–12–11,
Amendment 39–19920 (85 FR 41177,
July 9, 2020) (AD 2020–12–11). AD
2020–12–11 applied to all Airbus SAS
Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
–115, –151N, and –153N airplanes;
Model A320–251N, –252N, –253N,
–271N, –272N, and –273N airplanes;
and Model A321–251N, –251NX,
–252N, –252NX, –253N, –253NX,
–271N, –271NX, –272N, and –272NX
airplanes. AD 2020–12–11 required
revising the existing airplane flight
manual (AFM) and applicable
corresponding operational procedures to
limit the use of speed brakes in certain
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airplane configurations. The FAA issued
AD 2020–12–11 to address certain
airplane configurations, which could
result in auto-pilot disconnection and
high angle of attack, and consequent
increased workload for the flightcrew
during a critical phase of flight, and
possible loss of control of the airplane.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on September 19, 2022 (87 FR
57150). The NPRM was prompted by
AD 2022–0096, dated May 31, 2022,
issued by EASA (EASA AD 2022–0096)
(referred to after this as the MCAI). The
MCAI states that a non-stabilized
approach followed by an automatic goaround led to an airplane pitch-up
attitude and resulted in an auto-pilot
disconnection. The development of
updated FG 3G standard software for the
flight management and guidance
computer (FMGC) will address certain
airplane configurations that could result
in autopilot disconnection and high
angle of attack, and consequent
increased workload for the flightcrew
during a critical phase of flight, and
possible loss of control of the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2022–1165.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
continue to require revising the existing
airplane flight manual (AFM) and
applicable corresponding operational
procedures to limit the use of speed
brakes in certain airplane
configurations. The NPRM also
proposed to require installing updated
FG 3G standard software for certain
airplanes, and to prohibit the
installation of affected FG standards, as
specified in EASA AD 2022–0096. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address
certain airplane configurations that
could result in auto-pilot disconnection
and high angle of attack, and
consequent increased workload for the
flightcrew during a critical phase of
flight, and possible loss of control of the
airplane.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from Air
Line Pilots Association, International,
who supported the NPRM without
change.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in
the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, it has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 239 (Wednesday, December 14, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 76413-76416]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-27020]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0799; Project Identifier AD-2022-00611-T;
Amendment 39-22251; AD 2022-24-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a report indicating that foreign object debris (FOD)
could have been introduced during rework of certain engine fire shutoff
switches (EFSSs). This AD requires determining the serial number of the
left and right EFSS and replacing affected parts. This AD also limits
the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 18, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 18,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0799; 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 address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
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 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 under Docket No. FAA-2022-0799.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3553; email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all The Boeing Company
Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on July 8, 2022 (87 FR 40747). The NPRM was prompted
by a report indicating that FOD could have been introduced during
rework of certain EFSSs. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require
determining the serial number of the left and right EFSSs and replacing
affected parts. The FAA also proposed to limit the installation of
affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address FOD in an EFSS, which, if not addressed, could result in a
latent failure and loss of intended functions, including the inability
to pull the engine fire handle and uncommanded activation of the engine
fuel shutoff function. The inability to pull the engine fire handle
when an engine fire is detected could lead to an uncontrolled engine
fire and subsequent wing failure, and uncommanded activation of the
fuel shutoff function for an engine, combined with in-flight shutdown
of the remaining engine, could lead to total loss of engine thrust.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from The Airline Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) and United Airlines who both supported the NPRM
without change.
The FAA received additional comments from Qatar Airways and Boeing.
The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's
response.
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Request for Guidance if an EFSS Has Two Labels
Qatar Airways requested the FAA's guidance regarding how to handle
an EFSS having two identification labels. The commenter explained that
it has done ``spot checks'' of EFSS spares and discovered parts with
both ``pre-modification'' and ``post-modification'' nameplates/labels.
The commenter stated that having two identification labels on the EFSS
could create confusion and lead to erroneous updating of airplane
records, leading to a possible non-compliance with the final AD. The
commenter indicated that the EFSS manufacturer should be able to
provide the list of EFSS parts that have both ``pre-modification'' and
``post-modification'' labels.
The FAA acknowledges that some EFSSs could have both ``pre-
modification'' and ``post-modification'' labels, which could be
confusing. However, having both labels on a part would not affect an
operator's ability to comply with the requirements of this AD. This AD
requires determining the serial number of the left EFSS having P/N
417000-104 and the right EFSS having P/N 417000-105, and replacing any
EFSS that has an affected serial number with an EFSS that does not have
an affected serial number, or with an EFSS that has an affected serial
number but is marked with ``Inspection Record SB D533-1X-003.'' The
``post-modification'' label on an EFSS specifies the part number,
either P/N 417000-104 or PN 417000-105. The serial number remains the
same regardless of modification.
The modification referred to on the EFSS labels addresses the
requirements of AD 2021-02-06, Amendment 39-21389 (86 FR 10790,
February 23, 2021), which required replacement of EFSSs having P/Ns
417000-101 and 417000-102 with EFSSs having P/Ns 417000-104 and 417000-
105, respectively. This modification was made to EFSSs having P/Ns
417000-101 and 417000-102, followed by re-identification of those part
numbers as P/Ns 417000-104 and 417000-105. It addresses a design issue
that caused a latent failure of the EFSS and is not the subject of this
AD. When this modification was accomplished at a sub-tier supplier,
however, FOD could have been introduced inside the EFSS, and this FOD
issue is the subject of this AD. The FAA has not changed this AD in
response to this comment.
Request To Clarify Affected Airplanes
Boeing requested a revision to the FAA's Determination section in
the NPRM, which stated that the unsafe condition is ``likely to exist
or develop on other products of the same type design.'' Boeing
recommends that the NPRM instead clarify that the unsafe condition is
``contained to only 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes having certain
line numbers identified to be impacted by the unsafe condition.''
Boeing asserted that the nonconformance applies only to a specific
group of EFSS serial numbers that were affected at the rework site, and
is not endemic to the type design.
The FAA acknowledges that FOD inside the EFSS is not endemic to the
type design since it was introduced during rework at a sub-tier
supplier. However, because the Determination section in the preamble of
the NPRM is not repeated in this AD, the FAA cannot provide the
clarification requested by the commenter. Furthermore, the affected
EFSS serial numbers can be installed on any Model 787 airplane,
therefore the unsafe condition is not limited to certain Model 787-8,
787-9, and 787-10 airplane line numbers. The FAA has not changed this
AD in response to this comment.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as
proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic
burden on any operator.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-
SB260010-00 RB, Issue 001, dated May 2, 2022. This service information
specifies procedures for determining the serial number of the left EFSS
having P/N 417000-104 and the right EFSS having P/N 417000-105, and
replacing any EFSS having an affected serial number with an EFSS that
does not have an affected serial number, or with an EFSS that has an
affected serial number but is marked with ``Inspection Record SB D533-
1X-003.'' 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 132 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Determination of EFSS serial number... 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $11,220
hour = $85.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacements that would be required based on the results of the
inspection. The agency has no way of determining the number of aircraft
that might need these replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Replacement of EFSS..................... 2 work-hours x $85 per $9,685 $9,855
hour = $170. (for one EFSS).
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2022-24-11 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-22251; Docket No. FAA-
2022-0799; Project Identifier AD-2022-00611-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 18, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9,
and 787-10 airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire
protection.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that foreign object
debris (FOD) could have been introduced during rework of certain
engine fire shutoff switches (EFSSs). The FAA is issuing this AD to
address FOD in an EFSS, which if not addressed, could result in a
latent failure and loss of intended functions, including the
inability to pull the engine fire handle and uncommanded activation
of the engine fuel shutoff function. The inability to pull the
engine fire handle when an engine fire is detected could lead to an
uncontrolled engine fire and subsequent wing failure, and
uncommanded activation of the fuel shutoff function for an engine,
combined with in-flight shutdown of the remaining engine, could lead
to total loss of engine thrust.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
For airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or
original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the
effective date of this AD: Except as specified by paragraph (h) of
this AD, at the applicable time specified in the ``Compliance''
paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB260010-
00 RB, Issue 001, dated May 2, 2022, do all applicable actions
identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-
SB260010-00 RB, Issue 001, dated May 2, 2022.
Note 1 to paragraph (g):
Guidance for accomplishing the actions required by this AD can
be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB260010-00,
Issue 001, dated May 2, 2022, which is referred to in Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB260010-00 RB, Issue 001, dated
May 2, 2022.
(h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications
Where the Compliance Time column of the table in the
``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-
81205-SB260010-00 RB, Issue 001, dated May 2, 2022, uses the phrase
``the Issue 001 date of Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB260010-00
RB,'' this AD requires using ``the effective date of this AD.''
(i) Parts Installation Limitation
For airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or
original export certificate of airworthiness issued after the
effective date of this AD: As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a left EFSS P/N 417000-104 or a right EFSS P/N
417000-105, having a serial number specified in Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB260010-00 RB, Issue 001, dated
May 2, 2022, unless that EFSS is marked with ``Inspection Record SB
D533-1X-003.''
(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 paragraph (k) 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.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Tak Kobayashi,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA Seattle ACO Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3553; email
[email protected].
(l) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB260010-00
RB, Issue 001, dated May 2, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) 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.
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(4) 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.
(5) 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 protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on November 16, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-27020 Filed 12-13-22; 8:45 am]
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