[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 228 (Monday, November 28, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 85448-85450]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27308]

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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. 81, No. 228 / Monday, November 28, 2016 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9307; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-076-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain The Boeing Company Model 787-9 airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a determination that a certain bolt used on the outboard
clevis of the ram air turbine (RAT) forward support fitting might not
be long enough to allow for proper installation of the RAT. This
proposed AD would require inspection of the forward support fitting of
the RAT and replacement if cracking is found, and installation of a
longer shoulder bolt. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 12,
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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS),
2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; telephone
562-797-1717; 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<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also
available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9307.

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-
9307; 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: Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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-2016-9307;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-076-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD 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

    During production, a determination was made that the shoulder bolt
used on the outboard clevis of the RAT forward support fitting might
not be long enough to allow for proper installation of the RAT;
therefore, the clevis of the joint could be clamped together, resulting
in reduced fatigue life and possible fracture of the clevis. The RAT
system supplies an emergency source of hydraulic power to operate the
minimum flight controls necessary for flight, and an emergency source
of electrical power in the case of a dual non-restartable engine loss.
Fracture of the clevis of the forward support fitting of the RAT could
result in the RAT departing the airplane during a dual non-restartable
engine loss, and consequent loss of control of the airplane. The RAT
departing the airplane could also result in injury to maintenance crews
during periodic RAT ground tests.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB290031-00,
Issue 001, dated March 25, 2016. The service information describes
procedures for inspecting for cracking of the clevis of the forward
support fitting of the RAT, installing a longer shoulder bolt, and
replacing the forward support fitting with a new fitting if any
cracking is found. 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 AD 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.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously. 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-
9307.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 2 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                                           Labor cost                                Parts cost        product         operators
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Inspection/shoulder bolt             3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255..............................            $152             $407             $814
 replacement.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements of
the forward support fitting that would be required based on the results
of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these replacements:

                                                                   On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                                    Labor cost                                   Parts cost        product
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Forward support fitting replacement...........  15 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,275.................................         $28,309          $29,584
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
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

    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-2016-9307; Directorate Identifier
2016-NM-076-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by January 12, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-9 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787-81205-SB290031-00, Issue 001, dated March 25, 2016.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29; Hydraulic
power.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a determination that the shoulder bolt
used on the outboard clevis of the ram air turbine (RAT) might not
be long enough to allow for proper installation of the RAT;
therefore, the clevis of the joint could be clamped together,
resulting in reduced fatigue life and possible fracture of the
clevis. We are issuing this AD to prevent fracture of the clevis of
the forward support fitting of the RAT, which could result in the
RAT departing the airplane during a dual non-restartable engine
loss, and consequent loss of control of the airplane, or injury to
maintenance crews during periodic RAT ground tests.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection, Replacement of Shoulder Bolt, and Replacement of RAT
Forward Support Fitting if Necessary

    Within 12,000 flight hours or 24 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first: Do a high frequency eddy current
inspection for cracking of the clevis of the forward support fitting
of the RAT, and install a longer shoulder bolt, in accordance

with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787-81205-SB290031-00, Issue 001, dated March 25, 2016. If
any cracking is found, before further flight, replace the RAT
forward support fitting with a new fitting, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-
81205-SB290031-00, Issue 001, dated March 25, 2016.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service information specified in
paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), or (h)(4) of this AD.
    (1) Boeing Message TBC-ANA-15-0272-01B, dated September 22,
2015.
    (2) Boeing Message TBC-ANZ-15-0016-06B, dated October 14, 2015.
    (3) Boeing Message TBC-CAL-15-0089-01B, dated September 22,
2015.
    (4) Boeing Message TBC-VAA-15-0089-01B dated September 22, 2015.

(i) 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 (j)(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, 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
(i)(4)(i) and (i)(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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kelly McGuckin,
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA,
Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone:
425-917-6490; 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;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; 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.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 2, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-27308 Filed 11-25-16; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 180 (Friday, September 16, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 63700-63701]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22300]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0866]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; James River, Isle of Wight and
Newport News, VA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the James River Bridge (US17) across
the James River, mile 5.0, at Isle of Wight and Newport News, VA. The
deviation is necessary to perform bridge maintenance and repairs. This
deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation
position.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 5 a.m. on September 19, 2016,
to 7 p.m. on October 16, 2016.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0866] is available
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH''. Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Hal R. Pitts, Bridge
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone 757-398-
6222, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Virginia Department of Transportation,
that owns and operates the James River Bridge (US17), across the James
River, mile 5.0, at Isle of Wight and Newport News, VA, has requested a
temporary deviation from the current operating regulations to perform
repairs to the aerial electrical cable connecting the north tower to
the south tower. The bridge is a vertical lift draw bridge and has a
vertical clearance in the closed position of 60 feet above mean high
water.
    The current operating schedule is open on signal as set out in 33
CFR 117.5. Under this temporary deviation, the bridge will remain in
the closed-to-

navigation position from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. from September 19, 2016,
through September 30, 2016; with alternate dates from October 1, 2016,
through October 16, 2016. During this temporary deviation, the bridge
will operate per 33 CFR 117.5 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    The James River is used by a variety of vessels including deep
draft ocean-going vessels, U. S. government vessels, small commercial
vessels, recreational vessels and tug and barge traffic. The Coast
Guard has carefully coordinated the restrictions with waterway users.
    During closure periods a 55-foot by 150-foot crane barge will be
positioned alongside the bridge at various locations within the main
navigation span of the bridge with the centerline of the barge
perpendicular to the bridge. Vessels able to safely pass through the
bridge in the closed position with the crane barge positioned alongside
the bridge may do so at anytime. Vessels planning to transit through
the bridge in the closed position with the crane barge positioned
alongside the bridge shall contact the bridge tender to request
information concerning the position of the crane barge to ensure safe
passage.
    Vessels able to safely pass through the bridge in the closed
position that require the crane barge to clear the main navigation span
of the bridge, may do so at noon, daily, if at least two hours advance
notice is given to the bridge tender. The bridge will open on signal
for vessels that require an opening of the bridge and are unable to
transit through the bridge during non-closure times due to draft and/or
daylight restrictions, if notice is provided by 5 p.m. the day before
the required bridge opening. The bridge will not be able to open for
emergencies and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to
pass. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways
through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in
operating schedule for the bridge so that vessel operators can arrange
their transit to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: September 13, 2016.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2016-22300 Filed 9-15-16; 8:45 am]
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