[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 160 (Monday, August 21, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 39545-39549]
[FR Doc No: 2017-16570]

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Proposed Rules
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 160 / Monday, August 21, 2017 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-4219; Product Identifier 2015-NM-169-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening
of comment period.

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SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposal for certain The Boeing
Company Model 777 airplanes. This action revises the notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) by adding an inspection to determine a part number
and to incorporate an airworthiness limitation (AWL) into the
maintenance or inspection program. This action also revises the NPRM by
specifying a new version of the airline information management system
(AIMS) software for airplanes equipped with AIMS-2 software. We are
proposing this Airworthiness Directive (AD) to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Since these actions impose an additional
burden over that proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment
period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed
changes.

DATES: The comment period for the NPRM published in the Federal
Register on March 8, 2016 (81 FR 12039), is reopened.
    We must receive comments on this SNPRM by October 5, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this SNPRM, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS),
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110 SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may
view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is
also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4219.

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-2016-
4219; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Lee, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-4219;
Product Identifier 2015-NM-169-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this SNPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this SNPRM because
of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that
would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on March 8, 2016 (81 FR 12039). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of latently failed fuel shutoff valves
discovered during fuel filter replacement. The NPRM proposed to require
replacing certain motor-operated valve (MOV) actuators with new MOV
actuators on both AIMS-1- and AIMS-2-equipped airplanes, or installing
a newer software version on AIMS-2-equipped airplanes.

Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued

    Since we issued the NPRM, several operators commented on issues
with the installation of AIMS-2 Blockpoint V17.1 software on certain
airplane configurations and under certain operating conditions. Boeing
recently released version 17A of this software to address these issues.
We have determined that it is necessary to mandate the use of AIMS-2
Blockpoint version 17A to address the identified unsafe condition for
the affected airplanes.
    In addition, on November 17, 2016, we approved an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) Notice 777-28A0034 AMOC 02, via FAA letter
140S-16-180. This AMOC identified changes to Boeing Service Bulletin
777-28A0034, Revision 3, dated September 25, 2015, which corrects the
description of Group 4 airplanes. This AMOC, when combined with the
previously approved AMOCs for Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034,
Revision 3, dated September 25, 2015, applies to the accomplishment of
paragraphs (g), (h),

(k), and (l) of AD 2013-05-03, Amendment 39-17375 (78 FR 17290, March
21, 2013) (``AD 2013-05-03''), which requires inspecting and replacing
certain MOV actuators in the main and center fuel tanks on certain The
Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series
airplanes.
    In the NPRM, we included costs for doing an inspection to identify
the part number of the MOV actuators. However, we inadvertently left
out the requirement for this inspection in the NPRM. We have added this
requirement to paragraph (g) of this proposed AD.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to comment on the NPRM. The
following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's
response to each comment.

Support for the NPRM

    The Air Line Pilots Association, International, expressed support
for the NPRM.

Request To Terminate Part of an Earlier AD

    Boeing, All Nippon Airways (ANA), and United Airlines (UAL) all
requested that we include a paragraph stating that the proposed AD (in
the NPRM) is terminating action to all requirements of AD 2015-19-01,
Amendment 39-18264 (80 FR 55521, September 16, 2015) (``AD 2015-19-
01''), which required operators to revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to add airworthiness limitation 28-AWL-MOV.
Boeing stated that AD 2015-19-01 also required repetitive inspections
of MOVs for Boeing Model 777 airplanes with fuel spar actuators having
certain part numbers. Boeing noted that the proposed AD (in the NPRM)
would require replacing those fuel spar actuators or upgrading the
AIMS-2 software. Boeing concluded that by complying with the actions of
the proposed AD (in the NPRM), operators are also complying with all
requirements of AD 2015-19-01.
    We agree with the commenters' request to specify a condition that
would terminate the requirements of AD 2015-19-01. However, we find it
necessary to add another step to this proposed AD before the
requirements of AD 2015-19-01 can be terminated. We understand that
operators typically manage a single maintenance or inspection program
for their entire fleets, rather than for individual airplanes. If
operators are allowed to remove the AWL mandated by AD 2015-19-01
before the actions in the proposed AD are completed on the entire
fleet, the AWL and its associated repetitive inspections could be
inadvertently removed from individual airplanes in the fleet before the
unsafe condition is mitigated.
    In addition, we consider that an additional action is necessary to
prevent an airplane from being modified to a pre-AD condition. This
proposed AD would prohibit the installation of MOV actuator P/N
MA30A1001 (Boeing P/N S343T003-66) or MA20A2027 (Boeing P/N S343T003-
56) at the fuel spar valve locations. However, these two part numbers
can still be installed at other locations (as their failure is of
economic impact only), and could be inadvertently re-installed at the
fuel spar valve locations. To address this concern, we have added
paragraph (h) to this AD to specify a requirement for the incorporation
of a new AWL. Other than the prohibition, there is no maintenance
action associated with the new AWL.
    The incorporation of the new AWL would be required after the
accomplishment of the actions specified by paragraph (g) of the
proposed AD on all affected airplanes in an operator's fleet, but
within 24 months after the effective date of this AD. If an operator
accomplishes all required actions on all affected airplanes in the
fleet before the end of the 24-month compliance time, the operator has
an option to incorporate the new AWL at that time, or at a later time,
but before the end of the 24-month compliance time. This option is
intended to allow continued operation of an airplane if an airplane
having the pre-AD configuration is introduced into an operator's fleet
before the end of the compliance time, but after the accomplishment of
the required actions on all other airplanes in the fleet.
    We have added paragraphs (h) (specifying incorporation of the AWL)
and (i) (stating that accomplishing the actions in this AD terminates
all requirements of AD 2015-19-01) to this proposed AD and redesignated
subsequent paragraphs accordingly. We have also revised paragraph (b)
of this proposed AD to indicate that this proposed AD would affect AD
2015-19-01.

Request To Allow Repetitive Inspections as an AMOC to Parts Replacement

    ANA requested that we allow the repetitive inspections specified in
AD 2015-19-01 in lieu of the actions specified in paragraph (g) of the
proposed AD (in the NPRM). ANA stated that both AD 2015-19-01 and the
proposed AD (in the NPRM) can detect and correct latent failure of the
fuel shutoff valve, and the purpose of both ADs is the same.
    We disagree with the request because the actions in AD 2015-19-01
were intended to mitigate the unsafe condition while a permanent
solution was being developed. A permanent design modification is
preferable to ongoing inspections, since it eliminates the potential
latency failure period between inspections. The actions required by
this proposed AD are intended to eliminate the unsafe condition. We
have not changed this proposed AD regarding this issue.

Request To Remove or Revise Service Information

    American Airlines (AAL) and Japan Airlines (JAL) requested that we
revise the proposed AD (in the NPRM) to allow installation of Version
17.1 or a later approved version of the AIMS-2 software, or to remove
the requirement to update the AIMS-2 software in accordance with Boeing
Service Bulletin 777-31-0227, Revision 1, dated August 12, 2015. JAL
noted that incorporation of this service information could cause the
navigation and multifunction displays to momentarily go blank during
takeoff and landing. AAL added that incorporation of this service
information on airplanes equipped with VHF radios only capable of Mode
0 will make the VHF datalink inoperable. AAL noted that the proposed
solution from Boeing is to replace the VHF radio, creating an
additional financial burden. AAL stated that Boeing was planning on
addressing this issue through a service bulletin related to AIMS-2
Blockpoint Version 17A. AAL also asked for clarification regarding what
constitutes a later approved software version.
    We agree with the commenters' request. The installation of AIMS-2
Blockpoint Version 17.1 on certain airplane configurations, and under
certain operating conditions, could allow the issues noted by AAL and
JAL. Since we issued the NPRM, Boeing released Service Bulletin 777-31-
0218, dated September 8, 2016, which incorporates AIMS-2 Blockpoint
Version 17A to address these issues. We have included this new service
information in this SNPRM and revised paragraph (g)(2)(ii) of this
proposed AD to refer to the new software version and service
information. We have also revised paragraph (i) of this proposed AD to
include credit for the installation of AIMS-2 Blockpoint Version 17 or
17.1, since this software is one way to prevent the latent failure of
the MOV actuator and works under most airplane configurations and
operating conditions.

We have also revised paragraph (g)(2)(ii) of this proposed AD to
clarify what qualifies as a later approved software version.

Request To Provide Credit

    UAL requested that paragraph (h) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM)
be revised to provide credit for actions accomplished in accordance
with Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 3, dated September
25, 2015. UAL provided no justification for its request.
    We disagree because we find the requested change unnecessary.
Paragraph (f) of this proposed AD states that the actions must be
completed within the compliance times specified, ``unless already
done.'' Therefore, if the actions in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)(i) of
this proposed AD are already completed in accordance with Boeing
Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 3, dated September 25, 2015, no
credit is needed for these actions. The purpose of paragraph (j) of
this proposed AD (paragraph (h) in the proposed AD (in the NPRM)) is to
provide credit for actions completed on or before the effective date of
the AD using earlier versions of service information. We have not
changed this proposed AD regarding this issue.

Request for Approval of an AMOC to AD 2013-05-03

    ANA requested that we allow the actions of the proposed AD (in the
NPRM) to be an approved AMOC to AD 2013-05-03. ANA stated that AD 2013-
05-03 requires operators to replace an MOV actuator with a new or
serviceable actuator having part number (P/N) MA30A1001 or with an MOV
actuator meeting certain criteria. ANA noted that the proposed AD (in
the NPRM) would require replacing MOV actuators with P/N MA30A1017, a
different requirement than in AD 2013-05-03.
    We disagree with the commenter's request. We have already approved
the use of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 3, dated
September 25, 2015, as an AMOC to the requirements of paragraph (h) of
AD 2013-05-03 to replace an affected MOV actuator, as stated therein.
Therefore, it is not necessary to restate this AMOC in this proposed
AD. We have not changed this proposed AD regarding this issue.

Request To Extend the Compliance Time

    ANA and JAL both requested that we extend the compliance time of
the proposed AD (in the NPRM). JAL requested that the compliance time
be extended from 24 months to 60 months because AD 2016-04-20,
Amendment 39-18414 (81 FR 10460, March 1, 2016) (``AD 2016-04-20'') and
AD 2016-21-05, Amendment 39-18686 (81 FR 79384, November 14, 2016)
(``AD 2016-21-05'') also require the installation of MOV actuator P/N
MA30A1017 (at different locations on the airplane and/or different
airplane models), but allow 60 months for the installation. ANA
requested that the compliance time be extended to 8 years, because
Boeing Service Bulletin 737-28-1314 specifies installation of the same
MOV actuator P/N MA30A1017 (on different airplane models) with a
compliance time of 8 years. ANA stated that because the same part is
used on Boeing Model 737, 767, and 777 airplanes, the vendor will not
be able to supply enough MOV actuators to complete the proposed actions
within 24 months on Model 777 airplanes.
    We disagree with the requests. The compliance time of 24 months was
coordinated with Boeing as a practical compliance time for Model 777
airplanes. We may consider providing AMOC approval if the Boeing vendor
of the MOV actuators is unable to provide an adequate supply for
operators to comply with these actions in the applicable compliance
times.
    Further, AD 2013-05-03 requires the removal of MOV actuator P/N
MA20A1001-1 (S343T003-39) on both AIMS-1 and AIMS-2 airplanes, with the
exception that the MOV actuator does not have to be removed from the
fuel spar valve locations on airplanes on which AIMS-1 is installed.
Although AD 2016-04-20 and AD 2016-21-05 provide instructions to
replace the fuel spar valve, they do not require that the MOV actuator
only be replaced with P/N MA30A1017. MOV actuators with P/N MA20A2027
(S343T003-56) and MA30A1001 (S343T003-66) have been determined to be
prone to latent failure, so unless the airplane is equipped with AIMS-2
Blockpoint Version 17 or later (which mitigates the unsafe condition),
we are mandating that only P/N MA30A1017 (S343T003-76) be installed at
the left and right fuel spar valve locations. We have not changed this
proposed AD regarding this issue.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 3, dated
September 25, 2015. This service information describes procedures for,
among other things, inspection and replacement of the main and center
fuel tank valve actuators.
    We also reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 777-31-0218, dated
September 8, 2016. This service information describes procedures for
installing the AIMS-2, Blockpoint Version 17A software upgrade.
    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.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this SNPRM because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a
result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment
period to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on
this SNPRM.

Proposed Requirements of This SNPRM

    This SNPRM would require accomplishing the actions specified in the
service information described previously, except as discussed under
``Differences Between this SNPRM and the Service Information.'' For
information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service
information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2016-4219.

Differences Between This SNPRM and the Service Information

    We have excluded line numbers 1165 and subsequent from the
applicability section of this proposed AD as these airplanes were
manufactured with AIMS-2 Blockpoint Version 17 or higher installed, and
are not affected by the unsafe condition.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 154 airplanes of U.S.
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                       Cost per
             Action                  Labor cost       Parts cost        product        Cost on U.S.  operators
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Inspection.....................  1 work-hour x $85              $0             $85  $13,090.
                                  per hour = $85.
Replacement of two MOV           5 work-hours x             12,000          12,425  Up to $422,450.
 actuators without fuel tank      $85 per hour =
 access.                          $425.
AIMS-2, Blockpoint Version 17A,  7 work-hours x                  0             595  Up to $71,400.
 installation.                    $85 per hour =
                                  $595.
28-AWL-MOVA incorporation......  1 work-hour x $85               0              85  $13,090.
                                  per hour = $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs''
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    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.
    This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order,
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the
Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable
to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight
Division.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2016-4219; Product Identifier
2015-NM-169-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 5, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2015-19-01, Amendment 39-18264 (80 FR 55521,
September 16, 2015).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, 777-200LR,
777-300, 777-300ER, and 777F series airplanes, certificated in any
category, excluding line numbers 1165 and subsequent.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of latently failed fuel shutoff
valves discovered during fuel filter replacement. We are issuing
this AD to prevent latent failure of the fuel shutoff valve to the
engine, which could result in the inability to terminate fuel flow
to the engine and, in the case of an engine fire, could lead to wing
failure.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Inspection and Replacement

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Do an
inspection to determine the part numbers (P/N) of the motor-operated
valve (MOV) actuators of the fuel shutoff valves for the left and
right engines, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 3, dated September 25,
2015. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu
of this inspection if the part number can be conclusively determined
from that review. If any MOV actuator not having P/N MA30A1017
(Boeing P/N S343T003-76), is found, do the actions in paragraphs
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) For airplanes having airplane information management system
(AIMS) 1 installed: Within 24 months after the effective date of
this AD, install new engine fuel spar MOV actuators having part
number (P/N) MA30A1017, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 3,
dated September 25, 2015.
    (2) For airplanes having AIMS-2, Blockpoint Version 16 or
earlier, installed: Within 24 months after the effective date of
this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or
(g)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Install new engine fuel spar MOV actuators having P/N
MA30A1017, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-28A0034, Revision 3, dated September 25,
2015.
    (ii) Install AIMS-2, Blockpoint Version 17A or later-approved
version, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-31-0218, dated September 8, 2016. Later-
approved versions of the software are only those Boeing software
versions that are approved as a replacement for AIMS-2, Blockpoint
Version 17A, and approved as part of the type design by the FAA
after issuance of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-31-0218, dated
September 8, 2016.

(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, and after
accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD on
all airplanes in an operator's fleet, as applicable, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to add
Airworthiness Limitation (AWL) 28-AWL-MOVA by incorporating the
information specified in figure 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD into
the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness.

 Figure 1 to Paragraph (h) of this AD--AWL for Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve
           (Fuel Spar Valve) Actuator Installation Prohibition
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            AWL No.               Applicability         Description
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28-AWL-MOVA...................  (1) Airplanes      Motor Operator Valve
                                 with AIMS-1        (MOV) Actuator--
                                 system, or (2)     Prohibition of
                                 Airplanes with     Installation of
                                 AIMS-2             Specific Part
                                 BlockPoint (BP)    Numbers.
                                 v 16 and earlier  Installation of MOV
                                 software.          actuator part number
                                                    (P/N) MA30A1001
                                                    (Boeing P/N S343T003-
                                                    66) and P/N
                                                    MA20A2027 (Boeing P/
                                                    N S343T003-56) is
                                                    prohibited at the
                                                    following positions:
                                                   1. Left engine fuel
                                                    shutoff spar valve
                                                    position.
                                                   2. Right engine fuel
                                                    shutoff spar valve
                                                    position.
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(i) Terminating Action for AD 2015-19-01

    Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h)
of this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2015-19-01.

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions specified in
paragraph (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, if AIMS-2 Blockpoint Version 17 or
17.1 was installed before the effective date of this AD either in
production or using Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-
31-0227, dated November 7, 2014; or Revision 1, dated August 12,
2015.

(k) 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 local Flight Standards District
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 (l)(1) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (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, modification, or alteration 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 Branch, 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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs
(k)(4)(i) and (k)(4)(ii) of this AD apply.
    (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
    (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition

(l) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact David Lee,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110 SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 28, 2017.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-16570 Filed 8-18-17; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register: March 15, 2011 (Volume 76, Number 50)]
[Notices]
[Page 14037-14038]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0164]

National Boating Safety Advisory Council

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC) will meet
on April 1-2, 2011, in Arlington, Virginia. NBSAC discusses issues
relating to recreational boating safety. The meetings will be open to
the public.

DATES: NBSAC will meet Friday, April 1, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Saturday, April 2, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note that the
meetings may conclude early if NBSAC has completed all business.
    All written materials, comments, and requests to make oral
presentations at the meetings should reach Mr. Jeff Ludwig, Assistant
Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) for NBSAC by March 23, 2011, via one
of the methods described in ADDRESSES. Any written material submitted
by the public will be distributed to the committee and become part of
the public record.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the Ballroom at the Holiday Inn
Arlington, 4610 N Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203.
    Please send written material, comments, and requests to make oral
presentations to Mr. Jeff Ludwig, ADFO for NBSAC, by one of the
submission methods described below. All materials, comments, and
requests must be identified by docket number USCG-2010-0164.
    Submission Methods: Please use only one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Include the docket
number in the subject line of the message.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, COMDT (CG-54221), 2100 2nd Street,
SW., Stop 7581, Washington, DC 20593.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words
``U.S. Coast Guard'' and docket number USCG-2010-0164. All submissions
received will be posted without alteration at http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any of
our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.) You may review a Privacy Act notice
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008 issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
submissions received by the NBSAC, go to http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, ADFO for NBSAC, COMDT
(CG-54221), 2100 2nd Street, SW., Stop 7581, Washington, DC 20593;
(202) 372-1061<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463).
Congress established NBSAC in the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 (Pub.
L. 92-75). NBSAC currently operates under the authority of 46 U.S.C.
13110, which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the
Commandant of the Coast Guard by delegation, to consult with NBSAC in
prescribing regulations for recreational vessels and associated
equipment, and on other major boating safety matters. See 46 U.S.C.
4302(c) and 13110(c).

Tentative Agendas of Meetings

    The agenda for NBSAC meeting is as follows:
    Friday, April 1, 2011:
    (1) Opening Remarks--Mr. James P. Muldoon, NBSAC Chairman;
    (2) Receipt and discussion of the following reports:
    (a) Chief, Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety Update on NBSAC
Resolutions and Recreational Boating Safety Program report.
    (b) Executive Secretary's report.
    (c) Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) Liaison's report.
    (d) Navigation Safety Advisory Council (NAVSAC) Liaison's report.
    (e) National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
(NASBLA) report.
    (f) Boating Industry Risk Management Council (BIRMC) Liaison's
report.
    (g) Life Jacket Working Group report.
    (3) Presentation on Boat Rental Education Kit.
    (4) Presentation on non-USCG Approved Life Jackets.
    (5) Presentation on Progress Made on Recommendation Regarding the
Development of New Life Jacket Standards and Approval Processes for
Life Jackets.
    (6) Discussion of Potential Recommendation to the Coast Guard on
the Mandatory Wear of Life Jackets.
    Saturday, April 2, 2011:
    (7) Discussion of Potential Recommendation to the Coast Guard on
the Mandatory Wear of Life Jackets (Cont.).
    A more detailed agenda can be found at: http://homeport.uscg.mil/
NBSAC, after March 23, 2011.

Procedural

    These meetings are open to the public. Please note that the meeting
may conclude early if all business is finished. Members of the public
may make oral presentations during the

meetings concerning the matters being discussed. Public comments will
be limited to three minutes per speaker. If you would like to make an
oral presentation at the meetings, please notify Mr. Jeff Ludwig as
described in the ADDRESSES section above by March 23, 2011.

Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities

    For information on facilities or services for individuals with
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact
Mr. Jeff Ludwig as described in the ADDRESSES section above as soon as
possible.

    Dated: March 8, 2011.
Lincoln D. Stroh,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Director of Prevention Policy.
[FR Doc. 2011-5892 Filed 3-14-11; 8:45 am]
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