AD 2011-25-11

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2011-25-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0382
FR Citation
76 FR 77371

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 757-200 Series Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 757-200CB Series Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 757-200PF Series Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 757-300 Series Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 767-200 Series Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 767-300 Series Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 767-300F Series Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

An error in the engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) operating program software (OPS) prevents the display of an advisory message to the flightcrew of a left engine fuel filter contamination and imminent bypass condition, which may indicate an imminent multiple engine thrust loss or engine malfunction event due to fuel contamination.

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Required Actions

Install new operating program software (OPS) Version 7 of the engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) in the EICAS computers. Perform various concurrent actions depending on the airplane configuration, including installing a certain EICAS OPS version, making wiring changes, replacing the audio accessory unit, replacing certain handsets and EICAS computers, changing EICAS computer connector keying, and loading operational program configuration (OPC) software. Retain the existing AD provision that relieves certain airplanes (those equipped with certain EICAS OPS versions) from the requirements.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company 757-200, 757-200PF, 757-200CB, 757-300, 767-200, 767-300, and 767-300F series airplanes.

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Federal Register Abstract

We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company 757-200, 757-200PF, 757-200CB, 757-300, 767- 200, 767-300, and 767-300F series airplanes. That AD currently requires revising the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to advise the flightcrew of procedures to follow to ensure that a fuel filter impending bypass condition due to gross fuel contamination is detected in a timely manner. This new AD requires installing new operating program software (OPS) (Version 7) of the engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) in the EICAS computers. This AD also requires various concurrent actions. This AD also retains the existing AD provision that relieves certain airplanes (those equipped with certain EICAS OPS versions) from the requirements. Accomplishment of the new actions terminates the requirements of the existing AD. This AD was prompted by an error in the EICAS OPS. The error prevents the display of an advisory message to the flightcrew of a left engine fuel filter contamination and imminent bypass condition, which may indicate an imminent multiple engine thrust loss or engine malfunction event due to fuel contamination. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

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(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company 757-200, 757-200PF, 
757-200CB, 757-300, 767-200, 767-300, and 767-300F series airplanes; 
certificated in any category.

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 239 (Tuesday, December 13, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 77371-77375]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2011-31418]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0382; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-063-AD; 
Amendment 39-16887; AD 2011-25-11]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) 
for all The Boeing Company 757-200, 757-200PF, 757-200CB, 757-300, 767-
200, 767-300, and 767-300F series airplanes. That AD currently requires 
revising the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to 
advise the flightcrew of procedures to follow to ensure that a fuel 
filter impending bypass condition due to gross fuel contamination is 
detected in a timely manner. This new AD requires installing new 
operating program software (OPS) (Version 7) of the engine indication 
and crew alerting system (EICAS) in the EICAS computers. This AD also 
requires various concurrent actions. This AD also retains the existing 
AD provision that relieves certain airplanes (those equipped with 
certain EICAS OPS versions) from the requirements. Accomplishment of 
the new actions terminates the requirements of the existing AD. This AD 
was prompted by an error in the EICAS OPS. The error prevents the 
display of an advisory message to the flightcrew of a left engine fuel 
filter contamination and imminent bypass condition, which may indicate 
an imminent multiple engine thrust loss or engine malfunction event due 
to fuel contamination. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 17, 2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of January 17, 
2012.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone 
(206) 544-5000, extension 1; fax (206) 766-5680; email 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#107d753e727f75737f7d50727f75797e773e737f7d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="305d551e525f55535f5d70525f55595e571e535f5d">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>; Internet  <a href="https://www.myboeingfleet.com">https://www.myboeingfleet.com</a>. You may 
review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call (425) 227-1221.

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 (phone: (800) 647-5527) is 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: Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer, 
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office 
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 
(425) 917-6509; fax (425) 917-6590; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#30425552555c1e5e5953585f5c43705651511e575f46"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f3819691969fdd9d9a909b9c9f80b3959292dd949c85">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2008-09-07, Amendment 39-15488 (73 FR 21811, 
April 23, 2008). That AD applies to the specified products. The NPRM 
was published in the Federal Register on April 20, 2011 (76 FR 22059). 
That NPRM proposed to require installing new EICAS OPS (Version 7) in 
the EICAS computers. That NPRM also proposed to require various 
concurrent actions, depending on the airplane configuration, including 
installing a certain EICAS OPS version, making wiring changes, 
replacing the audio accessory unit, replacing certain handsets and 
EICAS computers, changing EICAS computer connector keying, and loading 
operational program configuration (OPC) software. That NPRM also 
proposed to retain the existing AD provision that relieves certain 
airplanes (those equipped with certain EICAS OPS versions) from the 
proposed requirements. That NPRM also specified that accomplishment of 
the new proposed actions would terminate the requirements of the 
existing AD.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments

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received on the proposal and the FAA's response to each comment.

Support for NPRM

    Boeing and Air Line Pilots Association, International, support the 
intent and contents of the NPRM (76 FR 22059, April 20, 2011).

Request To Remove Requirement To Install OPS Version 2

    ABX Air requested that we revise the NPRM (76 FR 22059, April 20, 
2011) to remove the requirement to install OPS Version 2 before 
installing OPS Version 7. ABX Air contended that OPS Version 2 is not a 
prerequisite to OPS Version 7, and does not need to be required in the 
AD.
    We agree with the request, for the reasons provided by the 
commenter. Where paragraph (j)(12) of the proposed AD would have 
required installing ``EICAS OPS Version 2 and EICAS OPC software, as 
applicable,'' we have limited that requirement in this final rule to 
installing ``EICAS OPC software, as applicable.''

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 change described previously. We also determined that 
this change will not increase the economic burden on any operator or 
increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 1,078 airplanes of U.S. registry. 
We estimate the costs to comply with the following requirements:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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AFM revision (retained from AD 2008-09- 1 work-hour x $85 per                  0              85         $91,630
 07, Amendment 39-15488 (73 FR 21811,    hour = $85.
 April 23 2008).
EICAS OPS installation (new proposed    1 work-hour x $85 per                  0              85          91,630
 action).                                hour = $85.
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    We have no definitive data for the number of U.S.-registered 
airplanes subject to the proposed concurrent requirements in this AD, 
but we provide the following estimated per-airplane costs to comply 
with the concurrent actions.

                                     Estimated Costs for Concurrent Actions
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                 Action                           Labor cost                  Parts cost              product
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EICAS OPS installation..................  1-2 work-hours x $85 per    Negligible................        $85-$170
                                           hour = $85-$170.
Wiring change...........................  5 work-hours x $85 per      $501......................             926
                                           hour = $425.
AAU/handset replacement.................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour  Negligible................              85
                                           = $85.
EICAS computer replacement, wiring        5-24 work-hours x $85 per   Negligible................       425-2,040
 change, OPC installation.                 hour = $425-$2,040.
EICAS OPC installation..................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour  Negligible................              85
                                           = $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.

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that this AD will not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a 
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between 
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 
2008-09-07, Amendment 39-15488 (73 FR 21811, April 23, 2008), and 
adding the following new AD:


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2011-25-11 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-16887; Docket No. FAA-
2011-0382; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-063-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 17, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2008-09-07, Amendment 39-15488 (73 FR 
21811, April 23, 2008).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company 757-200, 757-200PF, 
757-200CB, 757-300, 767-200, 767-300, and 767-300F series airplanes; 
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 31: Instruments.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by an error in the operating program 
software (OPS) of the engine indication and crew alerting system 
(EICAS). The error prevents the display of an advisory message to 
the flightcrew of a left engine fuel filter contamination and 
imminent bypass condition, which may indicate an imminent multiple 
engine thrust loss or engine malfunction event due to fuel 
contamination. We are issuing this AD to prevent malfunction and 
thrust loss on both engines, which could result in a forced off-
airport landing.

(f) Compliance

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

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2008-09-07, Amendment 39-15488 (73 FR 
21811, April 23, 2008), With No Changes

(g) Revision of Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)

    Except as provided by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Within 
30 days after May 8, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008-09-07, 
Amendment 39-15488 (73 FR 21811, April 23, 2008)), revise the 
Limitations section of the applicable AFM to include the following. 
This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.

``If the STATUS cue shows while on the ground after engine start or 
during flight, select the status page on the secondary EICAS 
display, and verify the ``L ENG FUEL FILT'' message is not shown. If 
the ``L ENG FUEL FILT'' message is not shown on the status page, the 
secondary engine parameters may be reselected on the secondary EICAS 
display, or the display may be blanked. If the ``L ENG FUEL FILT'' 
message is shown on the status display, accomplish the ENGINE FUEL 
FILTER non-normal checklist as published in the Boeing Quick 
Reference Handbook. If on the ground, check the Dispatch Deviations 
Guide (DDG), or operator equivalent.
In the event that the status level ``L ENG FUEL FILT'' and advisory 
level ``R ENG FUEL FILT'' messages are simultaneously shown, an 
impending fuel filter bypass condition exists on both engines. With 
both messages shown, airplane fuel system contamination may be 
present and may result in erratic engine operation or flameout.
Further flight crew action in response to either or both the ``L ENG 
FUEL FILT'' status-level message and the ``R ENG FUEL FILT'' 
advisory level messages being shown are not established by Boeing or 
the FAA. Any further flight crew action should be determined by 
individual operator policy.
Boeing policy on flight crew use of status-level messages has not 
changed. After engine start, any condition having an adverse effect 
on safe continuation of the flight appears as an EICAS alert message 
(Warning, Caution, or Advisory). If other status-level messages are 
shown as a consequence of complying with these temporary operating 
instructions, the flight crew should respond in accordance with the 
appropriate operator policy.
Dispatch of the airplane with an inoperative EICAS display unit is 
prohibited.''

(h) Exception to AFM Limitations Requirement

    If all affected airplanes in an operator's fleet have been 
verified by the operator to have EICAS computer part number 
S242N701-1001 and only EICAS OPS versions other than Version 6 
software that are FAA approved for that airplane, then 
accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD 
is not required.

New Requirements of This AD

(i) EICAS OPS Installation

    Except as provided by paragraph (k) of this AD: Within 90 days 
after the effective date of this AD, install EICAS OPS Version 7 in 
the left and right EICAS computers, in accordance with the 
applicable service information specified in paragraph (i)(1) or 
(i)(2) of this AD. Accomplishment of the applicable requirements of 
paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD terminates the requirements of 
paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that those actions have been 
accomplished on all airplanes operated within an operator's fleet.
    (1) For Model 757 airplanes: Use Boeing Special Attention 
Service Bulletin 757-31-0192, dated September 11, 2009.
    (2) For Model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes: Use 
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-31-0267, dated 
September 11, 2009.

(j) Concurrent Requirements

    For airplanes subject to the requirements of paragraph (i) of 
this AD: Before or concurrently with accomplishment of the 
requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD, do the applicable actions 
specified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(12) of this AD.
    (1) For Model 757-200, 757-200CB, 757-200PF series airplanes, as 
identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 757-31-0104, dated December 5, 
2002: Install EICAS OPS Version 5, in accordance with Boeing Service 
Bulletin 757-31-0104, dated December 5, 2002.
    (2) For Model 757-300 series airplanes, as identified in Boeing 
Service Bulletin 757-31-0105, dated December 5, 2002: Install EICAS 
OPS Version 5, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 757-31-
0105, dated December 5, 2002.
    (3) For Model 767-200 and -300 airplanes, as identified in 
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-23-0159, Revision 2, dated January 11, 
2007: Change wires from the audio accessory unit (AAU) on the E2-5 
shelf to the bell chime module in the warning electronics unit (WEU) 
(P51), in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-23-0159, 
Revision 2, dated January 11, 2007.
    (4) For Model 767-300 series airplanes, as identified in Boeing 
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-23-0160, dated May 31, 2001: 
Replace the AAU with a new or serviceable unit, in accordance with 
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-23-0160, dated May 31, 
2001.
    (5) For Model 767-300 series airplanes, as identified in Boeing 
Service Bulletin 767-23-0167, dated February 28, 2002: Replace the 
AAU with a new or serviceable unit, in accordance with Boeing 
Service Bulletin 767-23-0167, dated February 28, 2002.
    (6) For Model 767-200 and 767-300 series airplanes, as 
identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-23-0164, dated May 31, 
2001: Replace the pilots' handset on the P8 panel, replace 5 
attendant handsets, and replace the AAU on the E2-5 shelf in the 
main equipment center, as applicable; in accordance with Boeing 
Service Bulletin 767-23-0164, dated May 31, 2001.
    (7) For Model 767-200, 767-300, and 767-300F series airplanes, 
as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0091, Revision 4, 
dated July 7, 2005: Replace the left and right EICAS computers in 
the E8 rack, make wire changes in the E8 shelf, change the left and 
right EICAS computer connector keying on the E8 shelf, and load 
operational program configuration (OPC) software into both left and 
right EICAS computers; in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 
767-31-0091, Revision 4, dated July 7, 2005. These actions are also 
required by AD 2004-10-05, Amendment 39-13635 (69 FR 28051, May 18, 
2004).
    (8) For Model 767-200 and 767-300 series airplanes, as 
identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0098, including 
Appendixes A, B, and C, Revision 2, dated October 21, 1999: Replace 
the left and right EICAS computers in the E8 rack, make wire changes 
in the E8 shelf, change the left and right EICAS computer connector 
keying on the E8 shelf, and load OPC software into both left and 
right EICAS computers; in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 
767-31-0098, including Appendixes A, B, and C, Revision 2, dated 
October 21, 1999. These actions are also required by AD 2004-10-05 
(69 FR 28051, May 18, 2004).
    (9) For Model 767-300 series airplanes, as identified in Boeing 
Service Bulletin 767-31-0099, including Appendixes A, B, and C, 
Revision 3, dated February 8, 2001: Replace the left and right EICAS 
computers in the E8 rack, make wire changes in the E8 shelf, change 
the left and right EICAS computer connector keying on the E8 shelf, 
and load OPC software into both left and right EICAS computers; in 
accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0099, including 
Appendixes A, B, and C, Revision 3, dated February 8, 2001. These 
actions are also

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required by AD 2004-10-05 (69 FR 28051, May 18, 2004).
    (10) For Model 767-200 and 767-300 series airplanes, as 
identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0100, including 
Appendixes A, B, and C, Revision 2, dated July 29, 1999: Replace the 
left and right EICAS computers in the E8 rack, make wire changes in 
the E8 shelf, change the left and right EICAS computer connector 
keying on the E8 shelf, and load OPC software into both left and 
right EICAS computers; in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 
767-31-0100, including Appendixes A, B, and C, Revision 2, dated 
July 29, 1999. These actions are also required by AD 2004-10-05 (69 
FR 28051, May 18, 2004).
    (11) For Model 767-200 and 767-300 series airplanes, as 
identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0101, including 
Appendixes A, B, and C, dated July 6, 2000: Replace the left and 
right EICAS computers in the E8 rack, make wire changes in the E8 
shelf, change the left and right EICAS computer connector keying on 
the E8 shelf, and load OPC software into both left and right EICAS 
computers; in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0101, 
including Appendixes A, B, and C, dated July 6, 2000. These actions 
are also required by AD 2004-10-05 (69 FR 28051, May 18, 2004).
    (12) For Model 767-200, 767-300, and 767-300F series airplanes, 
as identified in the table in paragraph 3.D. of Boeing Service 
Bulletin 767-31-0114, Revision 1, dated June 8, 2000: Install EICAS 
OPC software, as applicable, in accordance with Boeing Service 
Bulletin 767-31-0114, Revision 1, dated June 8, 2000.

(k) Exception to OPS Installation Requirement

    For any airplane verified by the operator to have EICAS computer 
part number S242N701-1001 and only EICAS OPS versions other than 
Version 6 software that are FAA approved for that airplane, the 
actions specified in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD are not 
required.

(l) Parts Installation

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install EICAS 
OPS Version 6 software on any airplane.

(m) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service 
Information

    Accomplishment before the effective date of this AD of the 
actions specified in a service bulletin identified in table 1 of 
this AD is acceptable for compliance with the applicable 
requirements of paragraph (j) of this AD, except as noted.

                                        Table 1--Credit Service Bulletins
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                                                                                      Airplanes excluded from
       Boeing Service Bulletin--          Revision--            Dated--                compliance approval--
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767-23-0159............................            1  December 5, 2002..........  No exceptions.
767-31-0091............................            1  February 4, 1999..........  Acceptable except for
                                                                                   airplanes VN634, VN635,
                                                                                   VH171, VN172, VF251, and
                                                                                   VN198.
767-31-0091............................            2  February 24, 2000.........  Acceptable except for airplane
                                                                                   VN198.
767-31-0091............................            3  April 27, 2000............  No exceptions.
767-31-0098............................  ...........  August 27, 1998...........  Acceptable except for
                                                                                   airplanes VB051 through
                                                                                   VB054, VN307 through VN314,
                                                                                   VN676, and VK046 through
                                                                                   VK054.
767-31-0098............................            1  February 4, 1999..........  Acceptable except for
                                                                                   airplanes VB051 through
                                                                                   VB054, VN307 through VN314,
                                                                                   VN676, and VK046 through
                                                                                   VK054.
767-31-0099............................  ...........  August 6, 1998............  Acceptable only for airplanes
                                                                                   VL871 through VL873.
767-31-0099............................            1  February 4, 1999..........  Acceptable only for airplanes
                                                                                   VL871 through VL873.
767-31-0099............................            2  June 17, 1999.............  Acceptable only for airplanes
                                                                                   VL871 through VL873.
767-31-0100............................  ...........  August 20, 1998...........  No exceptions.
767-31-0100............................            1  February 4, 1999..........  No exceptions.
767-31-0114............................  ...........  March 18, 1999............  Acceptable except for
                                                                                   airplanes VL891 through
                                                                                   VL910, VR201 through VR206,
                                                                                   and VW701 through VW721.
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(n) 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 the Related Information 
section of this AD. Information may be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f1c8dcb0bfbcdca2949085859d94dcb0b2bedcb0bcbeb2dca394808494828582b1979090df969e87"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="90a9bdd1deddbdc3f5f1e4e4fcf5bdd1d3dfbdd1dddfd3bdc2f5e1e5f5e3e4e3d0f6f1f1bef7ffe6">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.
    (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.

(o) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Rebel Nichols, 
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle 
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6509; fax (425) 917-6590; 
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#88faedeaede4a6e6e1ebe0e7e4fbc8eee9e9a6efe7fe"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7b091e191e1755151218131417083b1d1a1a551c140d">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

(p) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) You must use the following service information to do the 
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The 
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference (IBR) under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 of the 
following service information on the date specified:
    (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-31-0192, dated 
September 11, 2009, approved for IBR January 17, 2012.
    (ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-31-0267, 
dated September 11, 2009, approved for IBR January 17, 2012.
    (iii) Boeing Service Bulletin 757-31-0104, dated December 5, 
2002, approved for IBR January 17, 2012.
    (iv) Boeing Service Bulletin 757-31-0105, dated December 5, 
2002, approved for IBR January 17, 2012.
    (v) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-23-0159, Revision 2, dated 
January 11, 2007, approved for IBR January 17, 2012.
    (vi) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-23-0160, 
dated May 31, 2001, approved for IBR January 17, 2012.
    (vii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-23-0164, dated May 31, 2001, 
approved for IBR January 17, 2012.
    (viii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-23-0167, dated February 28, 
2002, approved for IBR January 17, 2012.
    (ix) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0091, Revision 4, dated July 
7, 2005, approved for IBR January 17, 2012.
    (x) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0098, including Appendixes A, 
B, and C, Revision 2, dated October 21, 1999, approved for IBR 
January 17, 2012.
    (xi) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0099, including Appendixes 
A, B, and C, Revision 3, dated February 8, 2001, approved for IBR 
January 17, 2012.
    (xii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0100, including Appendixes 
A, B, and C, Revision 2, dated July 29, 1999, approved for IBR 
January 17, 2012.
    (xiii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0101, including Appendixes 
A, B, and C, dated July 6, 2000, approved for IBR January 17, 2012.
    (xiv) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-31-0114, Revision 1, dated 
June 8, 2000, approved for IBR January 17, 2012.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone 
(206) 544-5000, extension 1; fax (206) 766-

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5680; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dcb1b9f2beb3b9bfb3b19cbeb3b9b5b2bbf2bfb3b1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="92fff7bcf0fdf7f1fdffd2f0fdf7fbfcf5bcf1fdff">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="https://www.myboeingfleet.com">https://www.myboeingfleet.com</a>.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call (425) 227-1221.
    (4) You may also review copies of the service information that 
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records 
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this 
material at an NARA facility, 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 November 29, 2011.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-31418 Filed 12-12-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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