Published 2016-05-11 · Federal Register document 2016-10931
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Publication summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 800 series engines. This AD was prompted by reports of heat damage to the strut aft fairing heat shield primary seal, as well as heat and wear damage to the heat shield insulation blankets. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracks and heat damage to the strut aft fairing lower spar web structure (a flammable fluid zone barrier), for wear to the heat shield primary seal, and, as applicable, for heat and wear damage to heat shield insulation blankets; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks and heat damage to the strut aft fairing lower spar web structure (a flammable fluid zone barrier), wear to the heat shield primary seal, and heat and wear damage to heat shield insulation blankets, which could lead to through-cracks in the aft fairing lower web structure and heating of the aft fairing lower web structure, and consequent uncontrolled fire in the aft fairing, fuel tank ignition or possible departure of the engine.
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 15, 2016.
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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300
series airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 800 series engines,
certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1, dated May 9, 2014.
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Subject
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/
Pylons.
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Unsafe Condition
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of heat damage to the strut aft
fairing heat shield primary seal, as well as heat and wear damage to
the heat shield insulation blankets. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cracks and heat damage to the strut aft fairing
lower spar web structure (a flammable fluid zone barrier), wear to
the heat shield primary seal, and heat and wear damage to heat
shield insulation blankets, which could lead to through-cracks in
the aft fairing lower web structure and heating of the aft fairing
lower web structure, and consequent uncontrolled fire in the aft
fairing, fuel tank ignition or possible departure of the engine.
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Compliance
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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Repetitive Inspections
(g) Repetitive Inspections
At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1,
dated May 9, 2014, except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD:
Do the inspections specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
(g)(3) of this AD, and do all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1,
dated May 9, 2014. Do all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspections
specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD at the
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1, dated May 9, 2014.
(1) Do a detailed inspection for cracks and heat damage of the
aft fairing lower spar upper surface.
(2) Do a conductivity inspection for heat damage of the aft
fairing lower spar upper surface.
(3) Do a detailed inspection for wear of the heat shield primary
seal.
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Optional Terminating Action
(h) Optional Terminating Action
The concurrent accomplishment of the actions specified in
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD terminates the requirements
of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) Replacement of all heat shield insulation blankets (rub
strips, heat shield pan casting, Velcro strips, aft fairing web
drain sump, drain screen, and drain tubes, as applicable) in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-54-0030, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2015.
(2) A one-time detailed inspection for cracks and heat damage of
the aft fairing lower spar upper surface, conductivity inspection
for heat damage of the aft fairing lower spar upper surface, and
detailed inspection for wear of heat shield primary seal, and all
applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1, dated May 9, 2014, provided all
applicable related investigative and corrective actions are done
before further flight.
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Exception to Service Information Specifications
(i) Exception to Service Information Specifications
Where Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1, dated May
9, 2014, specifies a compliance time ``After the Original Issue Date
of this Service Bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the
specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD.
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Credit for Previous Actions
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), and (h)(2) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, dated June 7, 2013,
provided that insulation blanket part number 313W5421-29 is
inspected and reinstalled, or replaced with a new insulation
blanket, as applicable, as specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, dated
June 7, 2013. This service information is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-
0030, dated May 27, 2014. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make
those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
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Related Information
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Kevin Nguyen,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle ACO,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6501;
fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected].
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) 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 Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1, dated May
9, 2014.
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-0030, Revision 1, dated
September 30, 2015.
(3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207;
telephone: 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax: 206-766-5680; Internet:
https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(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, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 11, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 29119-29123]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-10931]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-0247; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-178-AD;
Amendment 39-18513; AD 2016-10-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped
with Rolls-Royce Trent 800 series engines. This AD was prompted by
reports of heat damage to the strut aft fairing heat shield primary
seal, as well as heat and wear damage to the heat shield insulation
blankets. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracks and heat
damage to the strut aft fairing lower spar web structure (a flammable
fluid zone barrier), for wear to the heat shield primary seal, and, as
applicable, for heat and wear damage to heat shield insulation
blankets; and related investigative and corrective actions if
necessary. This AD also provides optional terminating action for the
repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracks and heat damage to the strut aft fairing lower spar web
structure (a flammable fluid zone barrier), wear to the heat shield
primary seal, and heat and wear damage to heat shield insulation
blankets, which could lead to through-cracks in the aft fairing lower
web structure and heating of the aft fairing lower web structure, and
consequent uncontrolled fire in the aft fairing, fuel tank ignition or
possible departure of the engine.
DATES: This AD is effective June 15, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 15,
2016.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management,
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P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone: 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax: 206-766-5680; Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0247.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0247; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-
6501; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent
800 series engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March
12, 2015 (80 FR 12954) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports
of heat damage to the strut aft fairing heat shield primary seal, as
well as heat and wear damage to the heat shield insulation blankets.
The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections for cracks and heat
damage to the strut aft fairing lower spar web structure (a flammable
fluid zone barrier), for wear to the heat shield primary seal, and, as
applicable, for heat and wear damage to heat shield insulation
blankets; and related investigative and corrective actions if
necessary. The NPRM also provided optional terminating action for the
repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracks and heat damage to the strut aft fairing lower spar web
structure (a flammable fluid zone barrier), wear to the heat shield
primary seal, and heat and wear damage to heat shield insulation
blankets, which could lead to through-cracks in the aft fairing lower
web structure and heating of the aft fairing lower web structure, and
consequent uncontrolled fire in the aft fairing, fuel tank ignition or
possible departure of the engine.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment. Marc Philippi stated that he
supports the NPRM.
Request To Clarify Precipitating Event and Unsafe Condition
Boeing requested that we revise the SUMMARY and parts of the
Discussion section of the NPRM to clarify that we received reports of
heat damage to the strut aft fairing heat shield primary seal as well
as heat and wear damage to the heat shield insulation blankets. Boeing
also requested that we revise the SUMMARY of the NPRM and paragraph (e)
of the proposed AD to clarify that the unsafe condition could lead to
through-cracks in the aft fairing lower web structure and heating of
the aft fairing lower web structure. Boeing further requested that we
revise the Discussion section of the NPRM to indicate that the design
of the strut aft fairing #1 heat shield (a titanium pan casting) and #1
heat shield insulation blanket allows hot turbulent gas from the
exhaust nozzle to cause wear and degradation of the front face of the
#1 insulation blanket, enter the heat shield cavity (the space or
cavity between the heat shields and insulation blankets), and contact
the strut aft fairing lower spar web structure. Boeing additionally
pointed out that continuous exposure to hot turbulent gas further
damages the primary seal and #1 insulation blanket, increasing the
temperature in the heat shield cavity, and causes damage to the
insulation blankets and lower web structure.
We agree that the requested changes provide clarity about the
unsafe condition and consistency to the entire AD, and have revised the
SUMMARY of this final rule and paragraph (e) of this AD accordingly.
However, the requested revisions to the Discussion section of the NPRM
are not included since certain paragraphs of the Discussion section of
NPRMs are not restated in final rules.
Request To Remove References to the Lower Spar Web Structure as a
Firewall
Boeing requested that we remove references to the strut aft fairing
lower spar web structures as a firewall from the preamble of the NPRM
and paragraph (e) of the proposed AD. Boeing indicated that the strut
aft fairing lower spar web structure acts as a flammable fluid zone
barrier, not a firewall. Boeing pointed out that a fire zone is defined
as a region where flammable fluid and/or vapor leakage can occur where
there is an ignition source present. Boeing also pointed out that a
flammable fluid leakage zone is defined as an area in which flammable
fluid and/or vapor leakage can occur, but where no ignition sources are
present, and that since there are no ignition sources present in the
strut aft fairing cavity, The Boeing Company 777 strut fire protection
document defines the strut aft fairing cavity as a flammable fluid
leakage zone.
We agree with the commenter, and have revised the preamble of this
final rule and paragraph (e) of this AD accordingly.
Request To Include Information Notice in the Final Rule
Air New Zealand (ANZ) requested that we revise paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD to include reference to Boeing Information Notice 777-54-
0030 IN 01, dated April 7, 2015. ANZ pointed out that Boeing
Information Notice 777-54-0030 IN 01, dated April 7, 2015, includes a
statement to clarify part interchangeability and part intermixability.
ANZ also pointed out that Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-0030, dated
May 27, 2014, does not include the statement to clarify part
interchangeability and part intermixability and that the modification
included in the optional terminating action could therefore potentially
be removed by installing older design parts as specified in Boeing
Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1, dated May 9, 2014. ANZ noted
that Boeing Information Notice 777-54-0030 IN 01, dated April 7, 2015,
is not approved by the FAA or any other regulatory authority.
We acknowledge that Boeing Information Notice 777-54-0030 IN 01,
dated April 7, 2015, contains the updated part interchangeability and
part intermixability restriction statement for certain parts (such as
insulation blankets). Boeing has issued Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-
0030, Revision
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1, dated September 30, 2015, which contains the information specified
in Boeing Information Notice 777-54-0030 IN 01, dated April 7, 2015.
Once an airplane has been modified as specified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-54-0030, dated May 27, 2014, or Boeing Service Bulletin
777-54-0030, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2015 (optional terminating
action of installing redesigned or newer insulation blankets, and other
associated parts), and the operator has shown compliance with paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD, the modification cannot be removed without
requesting approval of an Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC). Any
change to install the older design parts would invalidate the
terminating action accomplished as specified in Boeing Service Bulletin
777-54-0030, dated May 27, 2014, or Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-
0030, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2015.
Therefore, we have revised paragraph (h)(1) of this AD to refer to
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-0030, Revision 1, dated September 30,
2015, and provided credit for actions accomplished using Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-54-0030, dated May 27, 2014, in paragraph (j)(2) of this
AD.
ANZ stated that they believe the AMOC statement in the impending
Airworthiness Notice should include Boeing Information Notice 777-54-
0030 IN 01, dated April 7, 2015. We infer that ANZ is requesting an
AMOC for that information notice.
We disagree with giving AMOC approval for Boeing Information Notice
777-54-0030 IN 01, dated April 7, 2015, because we are requiring Boeing
Service Bulletin 777-54-0030, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2015,
that already includes the information contained in Boeing Information
Notice 777-54-0030 IN 01, dated April 7, 2015.
Request for Revised Service Information and Credit
ANZ requested that we revise paragraph (j) of the proposed AD to
include credit for actions accomplished as specified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-54-0030, dated May 27, 2014. ANZ pointed out that they
have accomplished the actions required by paragraph (h)(1) of the
proposed AD, on multiple 777-200 airplanes in their fleet, as specified
in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-0030, dated May 27, 2014. ANZ also
stated that they believe that credit for accomplishing the actions
required by paragraph (h)(1) of the proposed AD, as specified in Boeing
Service Bulletin 777-54-0030, dated May 27, 2014, should be added to
paragraph (j) of the proposed AD.
We agree with the request to include actions accomplished as
specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-0030, dated May 27, 2014,
in paragraph (j) of this AD. Therefore, as stated previously, we have
revised this final rule to provide credit for actions accomplished
using Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-0030, dated May 27, 2014, in
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD.
Request To Correct a Typographical Error
Boeing requested that we correct a typographical error by inserting
missing dollar signs in the Cost of Compliance column of the On-
Condition Costs table.
We agree and have revised this final rule to include the missing
information.
Clarification of Actions
Boeing issued Information Notice 777-54A0031 IN 01, dated September
24, 2015, to clarify access information when removing and installing
pan casting number 6. Information Notice 777-54A0031 IN 01, dated
September 24, 2015, specifies that when removing pan casting number 6
in FIGURE 9 and FIGURE 10 of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54A0031,
Revision 1, dated May 9, 2014, it is acceptable to remove and keep the
bracket attached to the drain lines or remove the P-clamps for access.
We refer to Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1, dated May
9, 2014, as the appropriate source of service information for
accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Note 12
in Paragraph 3.A., ``General Information,'' of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-54A0031, dated June 7, 2013; and Revision 1, dated May 9,
2014; contains statements informing and permitting removal of more
parts for access when necessary. Also, operators may have been
performing these same or similar access steps when removing pan casting
number 6. Thus, the clarification in the information notice is neither
new nor additional work. Further, this clarification of access
information is already included in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-0030,
Revision 1, dated September 30, 2015, which is the appropriate source
of service information for accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. Therefore, we have determined it is not
necessary to include reference to Information Notice 777-54A0031 IN 01,
dated September 24, 2015, in the regulatory text of this AD.
Clarification of Credit
Although the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-54A0031, dated June 7, 2013, correctly show all nine
insulation blankets for doing the actions, paragraph 2., ``Material
Information'' only lists eight insulation blankets and is missing part
number 313W5421-29. Therefore, we have clarified paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD to specify that credit for previous actions are acceptable,
provided that insulation blanket part number 313W5421-29 is inspected
and reinstalled, or replaced with a new insulation blanket; as
applicable, as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, dated June 7, 2013.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service information:
<bullet> Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1, dated May
9, 2014.
<bullet> Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-0030, Revision 1, dated
September 30, 2015.
The service information describes procedures for repetitive
inspections for heat damage to the strut aft fairing lower spar web
structure (a flammable fluid zone barrier) and heat shield primary
seal, and heat and wear damage to heat shield insulation blankets; and
related investigative and corrective actions. This service information
is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to
it through their normal course of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 57 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspections.................... 40 work-hours x $85 per $0 $3,400 per $193,800 per
hour = $3,400 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle
inspection cycle.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the required inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need
these replacements:
On-condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Heat shield primary seal replacement..... 10 work-hours x $85 per hour = $850.. $1,940 $2,790
Cracked or damaged parts replacement..... 110 work-hours x $85 per hour = $52,992 $62,342
$9,350.
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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.
We are 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) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) 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.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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 (AD):
2016-10-02 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18513; Docket No. FAA-
2015-0247; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-178-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 15, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300
series airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 800 series engines,
certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1, dated May 9, 2014.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/
Pylons.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of heat damage to the strut aft
fairing heat shield primary seal, as well as heat and wear damage to
the heat shield insulation blankets. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cracks and heat damage to the strut aft fairing
lower spar web structure (a flammable fluid zone barrier), wear to
the heat shield primary seal, and heat and wear damage to heat
shield insulation blankets, which could lead to through-cracks in
the aft fairing lower web structure and heating of the aft fairing
lower web structure, and consequent uncontrolled fire in the aft
fairing, fuel tank ignition or possible departure of the engine.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections
At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1,
dated May 9, 2014, except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD:
Do the inspections specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
(g)(3) of this AD, and do all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1,
dated May 9, 2014. Do all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspections
specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD at the
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1, dated May 9, 2014.
(1) Do a detailed inspection for cracks and heat damage of the
aft fairing lower spar upper surface.
(2) Do a conductivity inspection for heat damage of the aft
fairing lower spar upper surface.
(3) Do a detailed inspection for wear of the heat shield primary
seal.
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(h) Optional Terminating Action
The concurrent accomplishment of the actions specified in
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD terminates the requirements
of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) Replacement of all heat shield insulation blankets (rub
strips, heat shield pan casting, Velcro strips, aft fairing web
drain sump, drain screen, and drain tubes, as applicable) in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-54-0030, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2015.
(2) A one-time detailed inspection for cracks and heat damage of
the aft fairing lower spar upper surface, conductivity inspection
for heat damage of the aft fairing lower spar upper surface, and
detailed inspection for wear of heat shield primary seal, and all
applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1, dated May 9, 2014, provided all
applicable related investigative and corrective actions are done
before further flight.
(i) Exception to Service Information Specifications
Where Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1, dated May
9, 2014, specifies a compliance time ``After the Original Issue Date
of this Service Bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the
specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), and (h)(2) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, dated June 7, 2013,
provided that insulation blanket part number 313W5421-29 is
inspected and reinstalled, or replaced with a new insulation
blanket, as applicable, as specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, dated
June 7, 2013. This service information is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-
0030, dated May 27, 2014. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make
those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Kevin Nguyen,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle ACO,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6501;
fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected].
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
(m) 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 Service Bulletin 777-54A0031, Revision 1, dated May
9, 2014.
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 777-54-0030, Revision 1, dated
September 30, 2015.
(3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207;
telephone: 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax: 206-766-5680; Internet:
https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(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, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 28, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-10931 Filed 5-10-16; 8:45 am]
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