AD 2008-11-07

[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 104 (Thursday, May 29, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30755-30760]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: E8-11275]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-28598; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-036-AD; 
Amendment 39-15529; AD 2008-11-07]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Boeing Model 757 airplanes. This AD requires installation of an 
automatic shutoff system for the center tank fuel boost pumps, and 
installation of a placard in the airplane flight deck if necessary. 
This AD also requires revisions to the Limitations and Normal 
Procedures sections of the airplane flight manual to advise the 
flightcrew of certain operating restrictions for airplanes equipped 
with an automated center tank fuel pump shutoff control. This AD also 
requires a revision to the Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) section of 
the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate AWLs No. 
28-AWL-20 and No. 28-AWL-26. This AD also requires replacement of the 
fuel control panel assembly with a modified part, installation of two 
secondary pump control relays for the center tank fuel pumps, other 
specified actions, and concurrent modification of the fuel control 
panel assembly. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by 
the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent center tank fuel 
pump operation with continuous low pressure, which could lead to 
friction sparks or overheating in the fuel pump inlet that could create 
a potential ignition source inside the center fuel tank; these 
conditions, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in 
a center fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective July 3, 2008.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 3, 2008.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-
2207.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>; 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 (telephone 800-647-5527) is the Document 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: Judy Coyle, Aerospace Engineer, 
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification 
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 
(425) 917-6497; fax (425) 917-6590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to 
all Boeing Model 757-200, -200CB, -200PF, and -300 series airplanes. 
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on July 9, 2007 (72 FR 
37132). That NPRM proposed to require installation of an automatic 
shutoff system for the center tank fuel boost pumps, and installation 
of a placard in the airplane flight deck if necessary. That NPRM also 
proposed to require revisions to the Limitations and Normal Procedures 
sections of the airplane flight manual to advise the flightcrew of 
certain operating restrictions for airplanes equipped with an automated 
center tank fuel pump shutoff control. That NPRM also proposed to 
require a revision to the Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) section of 
the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to incorporate AWLs 
No. 28-AWL-20 and No. 28-AWL-26. That NPRM also proposed to require 
replacement of the fuel control panel assembly with a modified part, 
installation of two secondary pump control relays for the center tank 
fuel pumps, other specified actions, and concurrent modification of the 
fuel control panel assembly.

Actions Since NPRM Was Issued

    On April 29, 2008, we issued AD 2008-10-11, amendment 39-15517, 
that applies to all Model 757 airplanes. AD 2008-10-11, among other 
actions, requires revising the AWLs section of the ICA by incorporating 
AWLs No. 28-AWL-01 through No. 28-AWL-24 of Section 9 of the Boeing 757 
Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) Document D622N001-9, Revision March 
2008. AD 2008-10-11 also provides the optional action of incorporating 
AWL No. 28-AWL-26. This AD, however, requires the incorporation of AWLs 
No. 28-AWL-20 and No. 28-AWL-26 in accordance with paragraphs (j) and 
(m) of this AD, respectively. Therefore, we have added a new paragraph 
(q) to this AD specifying that incorporating AWLs No. 28-AWL-20 and No. 
28-AWL-26 into the AWLs section of the ICA in accordance with paragraph 
(g)(3) of AD 2008-10-11 terminates the corresponding actions required 
by this AD.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We considered the comments received from the four commenters.

Request To Revise the Unsafe Condition

    Boeing requests that we clarify the unsafe condition in the summary 
and in paragraph (d) of the NPRM. Boeing states that the unsafe 
condition exists when continuous low pressure is indicated during pump 
operation with no fuel available to cover the pump inlet, and that it 
does not exist when there is fuel available to cover the pump inlet 
during pump operation. Boeing suggests using the following statement:

    We are issuing this AD to prevent center tank fuel pump 
operation with continuous low pressure (with no fuel passing through 
the pump), which could lead to friction sparks or overheating in the 
fuel pump inlet that could create a potential ignition source inside 
the center fuel tank. These conditions, in combination with 
flammable fuel vapors, could result in a center fuel tank explosion 
and consequent loss of the airplane.

    We agree that the unsafe condition is present only when there is no 
fuel available to cover the pump inlet. When fuel is not covering the 
pump inlet, the ``continuous low pressure'' indication will be present. 
Therefore, we have not added the phrase ``with no fuel passing through 
the pump'' to this AD in this regard, since the continuous low pressure 
indication is integral to describing the unsafe condition. We have, 
however, revised the summary and paragraph (d) of this AD by

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replacing ``or'' with ``that'' to specify ``* * * overheating in the 
fuel pump inlet that could create a potential ignition source * * * ''

Request To Explain Policy for Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    TDG Aerospace requests that we explain our criteria in determining 
which FAA-approved solutions are specified as a primary means of 
compliance as opposed to being identified as an AMOC and listed in the 
AMOC paragraph of an AD. TDG Aerospace states that it would be logical 
to include all solutions that exist and address an unsafe condition in 
an AD as a primary means of compliance. TDG Aerospace asserts that, by 
not doing so, we are failing to provide operators with a comprehensive 
discussion of the cost and scheduling impact associated with 
compliance, and that this practice could misrepresent ongoing 
maintenance and airworthiness limitation requirements. TDG Aerospace 
also asserts that it appears that preferential bias is shown towards 
one particular solution, even though two or more other equivalent 
solutions might exist. TDG Aerospace points to AD 2002-21-06, amendment 
39-12912 (68 FR 12802, March 18, 2003), as an example of an AD that 
lists several equivalent solutions for addressing an unsafe condition.
    We find that clarification of the AMOC process is necessary. An 
AMOC is issued only after an AD has been issued. AMOCs provide an 
alternative method of compliance to those methods that are cited in the 
associated AD.
    When an unsafe condition is identified, the burden of developing a 
means for correcting the unsafe condition is placed on the original 
equipment manufacturer (OEM). Usually, no means for correcting an 
unsafe condition other than those provided by the OEM exist when we 
issue an AD. We agree that if multiple solutions exist that have fleet-
wide application, such solutions may be cited in an AD. However, such 
solutions would be included in the AD only as methods of compliance 
with the requirements of the AD--not as AMOCs.
    In cases where a non-OEM solution does not have fleet-wide 
application, it would not be appropriate to include the solution in the 
AD. Such solutions are best addressed by requesting approval as AMOCs 
after the AD has been issued. We disagree that this approach undermines 
the efficacy of those alternative methods, or shows bias towards the 
OEM's method. A key aspect of the notice of proposed rulemaking process 
is to do specifically what the commenter is recommending, which is to 
provide an opportunity for us to become aware of other potential 
solutions to an unsafe condition. Any person who might be aware of 
another means to correct the unsafe condition is free to propose that 
means during the comment period to the proposed AD. We would then 
carefully consider the comment before issuing the AD.
    Further, we have reviewed AD 2002-21-06, and that AD is in line 
with this practice. That AD refers to approved AMOCs; however, when a 
new AD supersedes a previously issued AD, we make an assessment of any 
AMOCs that may have been approved for the previously issued AD. If 
appropriate, we include a reference to those AMOCs in the new AD to 
preclude an affected operator from having to re-apply for AMOC 
approval.
    In this case, we have determined that installing and maintaining 
TDG Aerospace Universal Fault Interrupter (UFI), in accordance with 
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01950LA, would also address the 
unsafe condition on Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes. Therefore, 
we have deleted paragraph (p)(3) of the NPRM and added a new paragraph 
(p) to this AD specifying that incorporating STC ST01950LA terminates 
the requirements of paragraphs (g) through (m) of this AD. We have also 
added a concurrent requirement to paragraph (p) of this AD to install a 
placard on all airplanes in the operator's fleet not equipped with a 
UFI or automatic shutoff system.

Request To Clarify the Summary

    Boeing requests that we add a statement to the NPRM specifying that 
this AD will not be extended to the main wing tanks, as discussed in 
meetings between Boeing and the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 
FAA. Boeing states that AD 2002-24-51, amendment 39-12992 (68 FR 10, 
January 2, 2003), was based upon discrepancies in the manufacturing 
process, and that AD 2002-24-51 was later expanded because inspection 
of in-service units showed that the units could possibly overheat in 
service or during manufacture. Boeing further states that there is no 
service history of incidents or accidents on the main wing tanks on 
Model 757 airplanes to support this AD.
    Although we agree that the scope of this AD is not being expanded 
to address the main wing tanks, revising the summary of this AD is not 
necessary because it only discusses the center fuel tanks. We have not 
changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Allow Use of Existing AMOC

    Boeing requests that we revise the NPRM to specify that operators 
may continue using the procedures in the following documents as an 
AMOC, until an operator has inspected all center tank fuel pumps and 
modified all airplanes in its fleet: AD 2002-19-52, amendment 39-12900 
(67 FR 61253, September 30, 2002), and AD 2002-24-51; or FAA Approval 
Letter 140S-03-234, dated August 15, 2003. As justification, Boeing 
states that the AMOC has already been accepted as a valid means of 
fulfilling the intent of the AD pending hardware installation.
    We agree that the procedures in AD 2002-19-52 and AD 2002-24-51, or 
the procedures approved by FAA Approval Letter 140S-03-234 as an AMOC 
to AD 2002-19-52 and AD 2002-24-51, continue to be acceptable until all 
airplanes in an operator's fleet are in compliance with all the 
requirements of this AD. As stated in the NPRM, installing a placard in 
accordance with paragraph (e) of AD 2002-19-52 is acceptable for 
compliance with paragraph (h) of this AD. Also, paragraph (n) of this 
AD states that accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (g), 
(h), (i), and (j) of this AD terminates the AFM revision specified in 
paragraph (e) of AD 2002-24-51 for Model 757-200, -200CB, -200PF, and -
300 series airplanes that have the automatic shutoff system installed. 
No change to this AD is necessary in this regard.

Request To Allow Use of an AMOC

    UPS requests that we revise the NPRM to allow AD 2002-24-51 as an 
AMOC and terminating action to the proposed requirements of the NPRM. 
As justification, UPS states that there is no opportunity for potential 
ignition sources to develop from the center tank fuel pump, since AD 
2002-24-51 prohibits operating the fuel pumps when the center tank fuel 
quantity reaches 1,000 pounds; under this limitation, the fuel pump is 
submerged and always covered with fuel. UPS believes that the 
limitations required by AD 2002-24-51 provide a higher level of safety 
than the automatic shutoff system because the limitations of AD 2002-
24-51 always require the fuel pumps to be submerged in fuel, precluding 
the opportunity for dry running the pumps. UPS further states that, 
since Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28A0105, Revision 1, dated April 2, 
2007, was issued to counteract the potential continued dry running of 
the fuel pump, it should not be required for

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operators who have accomplished AD 2002-24-51.
    We do not agree to allow AD 2002-24-51 as an AMOC or terminating 
action for the requirements of this AD. The changes to the pump control 
system required by this AD address problems with the system, such as 
indication failures and power relay failures, that the limitations 
required by AD 2002-24-51 do not address. Further, the FAA Flight 
Standards Service has informed us that there are flights where the fuel 
pumps are not turned off as required by AD 2002-24-51 because of the 
lack of crew indication prompting early shutoff of the fuel pumps. AD 
2002-24-51 was intended only to be an interim action until the pump 
power control system changes were developed and incorporated. We have 
determined that installing the automatic shutoff system provides a 
higher level of safety because it prevents extended dry running of the 
fuel pumps. Therefore, we have not changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Revise AWLs Intervals

    KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, on behalf of several operators, requests 
that we review a 45-page proposal to align certain Airworthiness 
Limitation Item (ALI) intervals with the applicable maintenance 
significant item (MSI) and enhanced zonal analysis procedure (EZAP) 
intervals, for Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 airplanes. The 
recommendations in that proposal ensure that the ALI intervals align 
with the maintenance schedule of the operators.
    We have reviewed the proposal and note that it recommends extending 
the inspection interval for AWL No. 28-AWL-20 from 1 year to 24 months. 
We infer that the operators request that we revise paragraph (m) of 
this AD to extend the inspection interval for AWL No. 28-AWL-20 of 
Boeing Temporary Revision (TR) 09-006, dated January 2007, to the 
Boeing 757 Maintenance Planning Document, D622N001-9. That 1-year 
interval was determined using a quantitative fault tree analysis. Given 
the confidence level of certain inputs into that analysis, it would not 
be appropriate to extend the inspection interval until sufficient 
reliability data is available to substantiate those assumptions. 
Therefore, we have determined that a 1-year interval is appropriate for 
ensuring an acceptable level of safety. No change to this AD is 
necessary in this regard.

Request To Explain Compliance With Industry Guidance

    TDG Aerospace requests that we specify whether the service 
bulletins referred to in the NPRM are in compliance with the 
requirements of section 25.981(a) and (b) of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR 25.981(a) and (b)) and with section 25.1309(c) of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 25.1309(c)) with respect to 
latent failure conditions. If so, TDG Aerospace further requests that 
we discuss any inaccuracies between the service bulletins and FAA 
Advisory Circular (AC) 25.981-1B, ``Fuel Tank Ignition Source 
Prevention Guidelines,'' dated April 18, 2001; AC 25.1309-1A, ``System 
Design and Analysis,'' dated June 21, 1988; and MIL-HDBK-217F, 
``Reliability Prediction of Electronic Equipment.''
    The Boeing service bulletins referred to in this AD are FAA-
approved and were found to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 
25.981(a) and (b), amendment 25-102. In developing the service 
bulletins, Boeing followed the guidance cited by TDG Aerospace. 
Boeing's substantiation included other features with the fuel pump that 
contribute an additional condition probability to the latent failure 
cases referred to by TDG Aerospace. No change to this AD is necessary 
in this regard.

Request To Adopt an Industry-Collaborative Approach

    TDG Aerospace suggests that we use the regulatory docket as a tool 
to encourage industry participation in the pursuit of solutions to 
known deficiencies that we intend to address with an AD. TDG Aerospace 
suggests that such an approach would not only result in the most 
efficient and cost-effective solutions, but also reduce the delay in 
bringing viable corrective actions to the market.
    We welcome any feedback that will improve the AD process for 
industry, while also ensuring that an unsafe condition is adequately 
addressed in an appropriate amount of time. As stated previously, the 
burden of developing a means for correcting the unsafe condition is 
placed on the OEM. We have found that the comment period is most useful 
if we notify operators about the work required by a proposed AD, which 
is typically detailed in a service bulletin. Also, in determining the 
appropriate compliance time for an AD, we must consider both the risk 
and scope of work that would be required. Without service information, 
it would be difficult to set appropriate compliance times, or provide 
operators with an opportunity to comment on the merits of a corrective 
action. No change to this AD in necessary in this regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
the AD with the changes described previously. We also determined that 
these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or 
increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    There are about 1,094 airplanes of the affected design in the 
worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs, at 
an average labor rate of $80 per hour, for U.S. operators to comply 
with this AD. The estimated cost of parts in the following table 
depends on the airplane configuration.

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                                Number of
                                                  Work                                                            U.S.-
            Model                   Action        hours            Parts                Cost per airplane       registered           Fleet cost
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757-200, -200CB, and -200PF,   Installation of       91  $8,309 to $9,194.........  $15,589 to $16,474.......          631  $9,836,659 to $10,395,094.
 series airplanes.              the automatic
                                shutoff system.
757-300 series airplanes.....  Installation of       51  $8,598 to $8,654.........  $12,678 to $12,734.......           75  $950,850 to $955,050.
                                the automatic
                                shutoff system.
757-200, -200CB, -200PF, and - Placard                1  $10......................  $90......................          706  $63,540.
 300 series airplanes.          installation,
                                if necessary.
                               AFM revision....       1  None.....................  $80......................          706  $56,480.
                               AWLs revision...       1  None.....................  $80......................          706  $56,480.
                               Installation of       29  $2,097...................  $4,417...................          706  $3,118,402.
                                secondary pump
                                control relays.

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                               Concurrent             2  $40......................  $200.....................          706  $141,200
                                modification of
                                the fuel
                                control panel
                                assembly.
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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.

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), and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    You can find our regulatory evaluation and the estimated costs of 
compliance in the AD Docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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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 AD:

2008-11-07 Boeing: Amendment 39-15529. Docket No. FAA-2007-28598; 
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-036-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 3, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) Accomplishing certain paragraphs of this AD terminates 
certain requirements of AD 2002-24-51, amendment 39-12992.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model 757-200, -200CB, -200PF, 
and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

    Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator 
maintenance documents to include new inspections of the automatic 
shutoff system for the center tank fuel boost pumps. Compliance with 
these inspections is required by 14 CFR 43.16 and 91.403(c). For 
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired 
in the areas addressed by these inspections, the operator may not be 
able to accomplish the inspections described in the revisions. In 
this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must 
request approval for an alternative method of compliance according 
to paragraph (r) of this AD. The request should include a 
description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure 
acceptable maintenance of the automatic shutoff system.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the 
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent center tank fuel 
pump operation with continuous low pressure, which could lead to 
friction sparks or overheating in the fuel pump inlet that could 
create a potential ignition source inside the center fuel tank; 
these conditions, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could 
result in a center fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the 
airplane.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the 
actions have already been done.

Service Bulletin References

    (f) The term ``service bulletin,'' as used in this AD, means the 
Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in 
Table 1 of this AD, as applicable.

                  Table 1.--Service Bulletin References
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            Airplanes                   Action         Service Bulletin
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Model 757-200, -200CB, and -      Installation        Boeing Alert
 200PF series airplanes.           specified in        Service Bulletin
                                   paragraph (g) of    757-28A0081,
                                   this AD.            dated February
                                                       16, 2006.
Model 757-300 series airplanes..  Installation        Boeing Alert
                                   specified in        Service Bulletin
                                   paragraph (g) of    757-28A0082,
                                   this AD.            dated February
                                                       16, 2006.
For Model 757-200, -200CB, -      Installation        Boeing Service
 200PF, and -300 series            specified in        Bulletin 757-
 airplanes.                        paragraph (k) of    28A0105, Revision
                                   this AD.            1, dated April 2,
                                                       2007.
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Installation of Automatic Shutoff System for the Center Tank Fuel Boost 
Pumps

    (g) Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: 
Install an automatic shutoff system for the center tank fuel boost 
pumps, by accomplishing all of the actions specified in the 
applicable service bulletin. If a placard has been previously 
installed on the airplane in accordance with paragraph (h) of this 
AD, the placard may be removed from the flight deck of only that 
airplane after the automatic shutoff system has been installed. 
Installing automatic shutoff systems on all airplanes in an 
operator's fleet, in accordance with this paragraph, terminates the 
placard installation required by paragraph (h) of this AD, for all 
airplanes in an operator's fleet.

Placard Installation for Mixed Fleet Operation

    (h) Concurrently with installing an automatic shutoff system on 
any airplane in an operator's fleet, as required by paragraph (g) of 
this AD: Install a placard adjacent to the pilot's primary flight 
display on all airplanes in the operator's fleet not equipped with 
an automatic shutoff system for the center tank fuel boost pumps. 
The placard reads as follows (alternative placard wording may be 
used if approved by an appropriate FAA Principal Operations 
Inspector): ``AD 2002-24-51 fuel usage restrictions required.''
    Installation of a placard in accordance with paragraph (e) of AD 
2002-19-52, amendment 39-12900, is acceptable for compliance with 
the requirements of this paragraph. Installing an automatic shutoff 
system on an airplane, in accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD, 
terminates the placard installation required by this paragraph, for 
only that airplane. Installing automatic shutoff systems on all 
airplanes in an operator's fleet, in accordance with paragraph (g) 
of this AD, terminates the placard installation required by this 
paragraph, for all airplanes in an operator's fleet. If automatic 
shutoff systems are installed concurrently on all airplanes in an 
operator's fleet in accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD, or if 
operation according to the fuel usage restrictions of AD 2002-24-51 
is maintained until automatic shutoff systems are installed on all 
airplanes in an operator's fleet, the placard installation specified 
in this paragraph is not required.

Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision

    (i) Concurrently with accomplishing the actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD: Do the actions specified in paragraphs 
(i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Revise Section 1 of the Limitations section of the Boeing 
757 AFM to include the following statement. This may be done by 
inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM.

    ``Intentional dry running of a center tank fuel pump (CTR L FUEL 
PUMP or CTR R FUEL PUMP message displayed on EICAS) is prohibited.''

    Note 2: When a statement identical to that in paragraph (i)(1) 
of this AD has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, 
the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of 
this AD may be removed from the AFM.

    (2) Revise Section 3.1 of the Normal Procedures section of the 
Boeing 757 AFM to include the following statements. This may be done 
by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM.

    ``Procedures contained on this page are applicable to airplanes 
equipped with the automatic center tank fuel pump power removal 
system per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28A0081 (757-200 Series) or 
757-28A0082 (757-300 Series).

CENTER TANK FUEL PUMPS

    Center tank fuel pump switches must not be ``ON'' unless 
personnel are available in the flight deck to monitor low PRESS 
lights.
    For ground operations prior to engine start: The center tank 
fuel pump switches must not be positioned ON unless the center tank 
contains usable fuel. With center tank fuel pump switches ON, verify 
both center tank fuel pump low PRESS lights are illuminated and 
EICAS CTR L FUEL PUMP and CTR R FUEL PUMP messages are displayed.
    For ground operations after engine start and flight operations: 
The center tank fuel pump switch must be selected OFF when the 
respective CTR L FUEL PUMP or CTR R FUEL PUMP message displays. Both 
center tank fuel pump switches must be selected OFF when either the 
CTR L FUEL PUMP or CTR R FUEL PUMP message displays if the center 
tank is empty. During cruise flight, both center tank pump switches 
may be reselected ON whenever center tank usable fuel is indicated.

DE-FUELING AND FUEL TRANSFER

    When transferring fuel or de-fueling center or main wing tanks, 
the center fuel pump low PRESS must be monitored and the fuel pump 
switches positioned to ``OFF' at the first indication of low 
pressure. Prior to transferring fuel or de-fueling, conduct a lamp 
test of the respective fuel pump low PRESS lights.
    De-fueling main wing tanks with passengers onboard is prohibited 
if main tank fuel pumps are powered. De-fueling center wing tank 
with passengers onboard is prohibited if the center wing tank fuel 
pumps are powered with the automatic center tank fuel pump power 
removal system inhibited. Fuel may be transferred from tank to tank, 
or the aircraft may be de-fueled with passengers onboard, provided 
fuel quantity in the tank from which fuel is being transferred from 
is maintained above 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms).''

    Note 3: When statements identical to those in paragraph (i)(2) 
of this AD have been included in the general revisions of the AFM, 
the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of 
this AD may be removed from the AFM.

Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) Revision for AWL No. 28-AWL-20

    (j) Concurrently with accomplishing the actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD: Revise the AWLs section of the 
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) by incorporating AWL 
No. 28-AWL-20 of Subsection G of Section 9 of the Boeing 757 
Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document, D622N001-9, Revision 
January 2006, into the MPD. Accomplishing the revision in accordance 
with a later revision of the MPD is an acceptable method of 
compliance if the revision is approved by the Manager, Seattle 
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA.

Installation of Secondary Override Pump Control Relays

    (k) Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD: 
Replace fuel control panel assembly part number 233N3206-( ) 
(equipment number M10055) with a modified fuel control assembly, 
install the secondary override pump control relays for the center 
tank fuel pumps in the P33 and P37 relay panels, and do all other 
specified actions as applicable, by accomplishing all of the 
applicable actions specified in the applicable service bulletin. The 
other specified actions must be accomplished before further flight 
after installing the secondary override pump control relays.

Concurrent Modification of the M10055 Fuel Control Panel Assembly

    (l) For airplanes identified in paragraph 1.A.1. of Boeing 
Service Bulletin 757-28A0105, Revision 1, dated April 2, 2007, 
equipped with any fuel control panel assembly identified in 
paragraph 1.A. of BAE Systems Service Bulletin 233N3206-28-03, dated 
October 4, 2006: Before or concurrently with accomplishing the 
actions required by paragraph (k) of this AD, modify the fuel 
control panel assembly, in accordance with BAE Systems Service 
Bulletin 233N3206-28-03, dated October 4, 2006.

AWLs Revision for AWL No. 28-AWL-26

    (m) Before or concurrently with accomplishing the actions 
required by paragraph (k) of this AD: Revise the AWLs section of the 
ICA by incorporating AWL No. 28-AWL-26 of Boeing Temporary Revision 
(TR) 09-006, dated January 2007, into the MPD. Boeing TR 09-006 is 
published as Section 9 of the Boeing 757 MPD Document, D622N001-9, 
Revision January 2007. Accomplishing the revision in accordance with 
a later revision of the MPD is an acceptable method of compliance if 
the revision is approved by the Manager, Seattle ACO.

Terminating Action for AD 2002-24-51

    (n) Accomplishing the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), 
(i), and (j) of this AD terminates the AFM limitations required by 
paragraph (e) of AD 2002-24-51 for Model 757-200, -200CB, -200PF, 
and -300 series airplanes that have the automatic shutoff system 
installed, except for the following limitation: ``Warning Do not 
reset a tripped fuel pump circuit breaker.''
    Except for this limitation, all other AFM limitations required 
by paragraph (e) of AD 2002-24-51 for Model 757-200, -200CB, -200PF, 
and -300 series airplanes may be removed from the AFM after 
accomplishing the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and 
(j) of this AD.

Credit for Actions Done According to Previous Issue of Service Bulletin

    (o) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in 
accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0105, dated 
January 31, 2007, are considered acceptable for compliance with the

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corresponding actions specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.

Terminating Action for Certain Airplanes

    (p) For Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes: Installing and 
maintaining TDG Aerospace, Inc. Universal Fault Interrupter (UFI), 
in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01950LA, 
terminates the actions required by paragraphs (g) through (m) of 
this AD; provided that, concurrently with installing a UFI on any 
airplane in an operator's fleet, a placard is installed adjacent to 
the pilot's primary flight display on all airplanes in the 
operator's fleet not equipped with a UFI. The placard reads as 
follows (alternative placard wording may be used if approved by an 
appropriate FAA Principal Operations Inspector): ``AD 2002-24-51 
fuel usage restrictions required.''
    Installation of a placard in accordance with paragraph (e) of AD 
2002-19-52 or paragraph (h) of this AD is acceptable for compliance 
with the placard installation required by this paragraph. Installing 
a UFI in accordance with STC ST01950LA, or an automatic shutoff 
system in accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD, on an airplane 
terminates the placard installation required by this paragraph for 
only that airplane. Installing UFIs in accordance with STC 
ST01950LA, or automatic shutoff systems in accordance with paragraph 
(g) of this AD, on all airplanes in an operator's fleet terminates 
the placard installation required by this paragraph for all 
airplanes in an operator's fleet. If UFIs or automatic shutoff 
systems are installed concurrently on all airplanes in an operator's 
fleet, or if operation according to the fuel usage restrictions of 
AD 2002-24-51 is maintained until UFIs or automatic shutoff systems 
are installed on all airplanes in an operator's fleet, the placard 
installation specified in this paragraph is not required.

Terminating Action for AWLs Revision

    (q) Incorporating AWLs No. 28-AWL-20 and No. 28-AWL-26 into the 
AWLs section of the ICA in accordance with paragraph (g)(3) of AD 
2008-10-11 terminates the corresponding action required by 
paragraphs (j) and (m) of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (r)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, has the authority to approve 
AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures 
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
    (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different 
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. 
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC 
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA 
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local 
FSDO.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (s) You must use the service information contained in Table 2 of 
this AD to do the actions required by this AD, as applicable, unless 
the AD specifies otherwise.

                                  Table 2.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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                Service information                          Revision                         Date
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BAE Systems Service Bulletin 233N3206-28-03.......  Original.................  October 4, 2006.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0081.........  Original.................  February 16, 2006.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0082.........  Original.................  February 16, 2006.
Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28A0105...............  1........................  April 2, 2007.
Boeing 757 Maintenance Planning Data Document,      January 2006.............  January 2006.
 D622N001-9, Section 9, Subsection G.
Boeing Temporary Revision 09-006 to the Boeing 757  Original.................  January 2007.
 Maintenance Planning Data Document, D622N001-9.
 Boeing Temporary Revision 09-006 is published as
 Section 9 of the Boeing 757 Maintenance Planning
 Data Document, D622N001-9, Revision January 2007.
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    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 
98124-2207.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information that is 
incorporated by reference at the FAA, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or 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: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html</a>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 8, 2008.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-11275 Filed 5-28-08; 8:45 am]
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