AD 2014-11-03
Recurring
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 777-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 777-200LR Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 777-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 777-300ER Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Severe corrosion on bonding jumpers installed on the flight control surfaces, which, in the event of a lightning strike, could damage the actuator control electronics (ACEs) and result in the loss of the ability to command individual flight control surfaces or cause uncommanded motion of individual flight control surfaces.
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Required Actions
Inspect bonding jumpers for corrosion, sealant disbond, and insufficient sealant coverage; take corrective actions if necessary. Optionally, inspect bonding brackets for corrosion damage and take corrective actions if necessary, which would terminate repetitive inspections. For certain airplanes, install specific bonding jumpers and replace single-tabbed brackets with two-tabbed brackets.
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Compliance Time
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of severe corrosion on bonding jumpers installed on the flight control surfaces. This AD requires repetitive bonding jumper inspections for corrosion, sealant disbond, and insufficient sealant coverage; and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also specifies an optional inspection for corrosion damage of the bonding brackets, and corrective actions if necessary, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. For certain airplanes, this AD requires installing certain bonding jumpers, and replacing single-tabbed brackets with two-tabbed brackets. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion on bonding jumpers installed on the flight control surfaces, which, in the event of a lightning strike, could damage the actuator control electronics (ACEs) and result in the loss of the ability to command individual flight control surfaces or cause uncommanded motion of individual flight control surfaces.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -
300, and -300ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, Revision 1, dated
April 1, 2013.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 135 (Tuesday, July 15, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41101-41104]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2014-15435]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0867; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-115-AD;
Amendment 39-17853; AD 2014-11-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of severe corrosion on
bonding jumpers installed on the flight control surfaces. This AD
requires repetitive bonding jumper inspections for corrosion, sealant
disbond, and insufficient sealant coverage; and corrective actions if
necessary. This AD also specifies an optional inspection for corrosion
damage of the bonding brackets, and corrective actions if necessary,
which would terminate the repetitive inspections. For certain
airplanes, this AD requires installing certain bonding jumpers, and
replacing single-tabbed brackets with two-tabbed brackets. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion on bonding jumpers
installed on the flight control surfaces, which, in the event of a
lightning strike, could damage the actuator control electronics (ACEs)
and result in the loss of the ability to command individual flight
control surfaces or cause uncommanded motion of individual flight
control surfaces.
DATES: This AD is effective August 19, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 19,
2014.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-
5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet <a href="https://www.myboeingfleet.com">https://www.myboeingfleet.com</a>. 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.
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> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2013-
0867; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Georgios Roussos, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-
917-6482; fax: 425-917-6590; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6423010b16030d0b174a360b1117170b17240205054a030b12"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8acdefe5f8ede3e5f9a4d8e5fff9f9e5f9caecebeba4ede5fc">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on October 25, 2013 (78 FR 63903).
The NPRM was prompted by reports of severe corrosion on bonding jumpers
installed on the flight control surfaces. The NPRM proposed to require
repetitive bonding jumper inspections for corrosion, sealant disbond,
and insufficient sealant coverage; and corrective actions if necessary.
The NPRM also specified an optional inspection for corrosion damage of
the bonding brackets, and corrective actions if necessary, which would
terminate the repetitive inspections. For certain airplanes, the NPRM
proposed installing certain bonding jumpers, and replacing single-
tabbed brackets with two-tabbed brackets. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct corrosion on bonding jumpers installed on the flight
control surfaces, which, in the event of a lightning strike, could
damage the ACEs and result in the loss of the ability to command
individual flight control surfaces or cause uncommanded motion of
individual flight control surfaces.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
(78 FR 63903, October 25, 2013) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Base Compliance Time on AD Issue Date
American Airlines (AAL) requested that paragraph (f) of the
proposed AD (78 FR 63903, October 25, 2013) be revised to allow
operators to comply with Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, Revision
1, dated April 1, 2013, within 36 months after the AD effective date.
AAL stated that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, dated
September 10, 2009, was issued with a compliance time of 36 months from
the original release of the service bulletin. AAL explained that after
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, dated September 10, 2009,
was released, Boeing accomplished a service bulletin validation on
another operator's airplane and found many discrepancies and errors
with the work instructions and parts required, resulting in Revision 1
of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, dated April 1, 2013. AAL stated
that due to the issues still existing in the work instructions for
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, dated September 10, 2009,
and a long lead time on the part kits, operators will be unable to
accomplish Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, Revision 1, dated April
1, 2013, by the compliance time given without severe disruption of
schedules.
We agree with the commenter's request. We agree that the compliance
time should be based on the effective date of this final rule and not
on the original issue date of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078,
Revision 1, dated April 1, 2013. We had already included this
information in the proposed AD (78 FR 63903, October 25, 2013),
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, as
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reiterated from the proposed AD, states that where Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-27A0078, Revision 1, dated April 1, 2013, specifies a
compliance time after the ``Original issue date of this service
bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance
time after the ``effective date of this AD''. Therefore, no change is
required for this AD in this regard.
Request To Revise Repetitive Inspection Interval
Boeing requested that we revise paragraph (g) of the proposed AD
(78 FR 63903, October 25, 2013) to extend the compliance time for the
repetitive inspections from 48 months to 1,500 days in order to allow
operators to do these inspections at the same time as other inspections
which are on a 1,500-day cycle mandated by the Model 777 airplane
maintenance planning document. Boeing stated that current guidance on
developing a compliance recommendation requires that airline
maintenance inspection intervals (AMII) be taken into account when
determining the compliance time. Boeing explained that for the Model
777 series airplanes, these AMII are given in calendar days and cycles,
and that deviation from the AMII requires justification. Boeing stated
that since no such justification exists, if the compliance time were to
be determined today, it would be 1,500 days (4 maintenance years)
instead of 48 months (4 calendar years).
We agree with the commenter's request. The requested change to the
repetitive inspection interval meets the compliance time that has been
determined for addressing the identified unsafe condition, while taking
into account fleet-established maintenance intervals. We have revised
paragraph (g) of this AD to specify a repetitive inspection interval of
1,500 days.
Request to Clarify Inspection Method
United Airlines (UAL) requested that we revise paragraph (g) of the
proposed AD (78 FR 63903, October 25, 2013), which specifies to do a
detailed inspection using a borescope if the horizontal stabilizer tips
have not been removed. UAL requested that we clarify the required
action by including ``as applicable'' or by noting that this borescope
inspection applies only to bonding jumper number 10.
We infer that the commenter refers to the work instructions in
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, Revision 1, dated April 1, 2013,
that identify the option of using a borescope to inspect bonding jumper
10 if the horizontal stabilizer tips have not been removed. We agree
with the commenter's request. The use of a borescope is intended for
bonding jumper 10, and not for all bonding jumpers. We have revised
paragraph (g) of this AD to specify doing the detailed inspection using
a borescope if the horizontal stabilizer tips have not been removed.
Revisions Made to This Final Rule
We have revised the Costs of Compliance in this final rule to
specify only the mandated actions, since we have no definitive data for
the on-condition costs. We have also revised the concurrent cost
estimates by including the estimated number of airplanes on which those
actions must be accomplished.
We have revised paragraph (h)(1) of this AD to clarify that the
optional terminating action for Option 2 includes replacing bonding
jumpers.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 63903, October 25, 2013) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 63903, October 25, 2013).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 131 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspection of bonding jumpers.... Up to 67 $0 Up to $5,695 per Up to $746,045 per
(131 airplanes).................. work[dash]hours x inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
$85 per hour = Up
to $5,695 per
inspection cycle.
Concurrent action; Boeing Service 66 work[dash]hours 2,668 $8,278............. $281,452.
Bulletin 777[dash]55A0010, x $85 per hour =
Revision 1, dated April 17, 2001. $5,610.
(34 airplanes)...................
Concurrent action; Boeing Service 21 work[dash]hours 1,235 $3,020............. $253,680.
Bulletin 777[dash]55A0014, x $85 per hour =
Revision 1, dated April 1, 2010. $1,785.
(84 airplanes)...................
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions and optional terminating
actions specified in this AD.
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.
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Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2014-11-03 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-17853; Docket No. FAA-
2013-0867; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-115-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective August 19, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2012-08-13, Amendment 39-17030 (77 FR 24357,
April 24, 2012).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -
300, and -300ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, Revision 1, dated
April 1, 2013.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
Controls.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of severe corrosion on bonding
jumpers installed on the flight control surfaces. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct corrosion on bonding jumpers installed
on the flight control surfaces, which, in the event of a lightning
strike, could damage the actuator control electronics (ACEs) and
result in the loss of the ability to command individual flight
control surfaces or cause uncommanded motion of individual flight
control surfaces.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Bonding Jumper or Bracket Inspection
At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, Revision 1,
dated April 1, 2013, except as specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and
(j)(2) of this AD: Do a general visual inspection or a detailed
inspection, including a borescopic inspection as applicable, for
corrosion, sealant disbond, and insufficient sealant coverage of
bonding jumpers; and do all applicable corrective actions; in
accordance with Option 1, and Option 2, as applicable, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078,
Revision 1, dated April 1, 2013, except as required by paragraph
(j)(3) of this AD. Do a detailed inspection using a borescope of
bonding jumper 10 if the horizontal stabilizer tips have not been
removed. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.
Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,500
days. Doing the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD on
a bonding jumper terminates the repetitive inspections required by
this paragraph. Doing the actions specified in paragraph (h)(2) of
this AD terminates repetitive inspections required by this paragraph
for that bonding jumper.
(h) Optional Terminating Actions
(1) Doing a general visual inspection or a detailed inspection
for corrosion damage of the bonding jumper brackets, replacing
bonding jumpers, and all applicable corrective actions; in
accordance with Option 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, Revision 1, dated April 1,
2013; terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraph
(g) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further
flight.
(2) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this
AD are not required on the bonding jumpers that were removed,
inspected, and replaced with new bonding jumpers and new fasteners
using the new category 2 fay sealed direct standard ground stud
installation method, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, Revision 1,
dated April 1, 2013.
(i) Prior and Concurrent Requirements
(1) For Group 1 airplanes, as identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-27A0078, Revision 1, dated April 1, 2013: Prior to or
concurrently with accomplishing the actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, install new bonding jumpers, and do resistance
measurements of the modified installation to verify resistance is
within the limits specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-55A0010, Revision 1, dated April 17,
2001. Do the actions in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-55A0010, Revision 1,
dated April 17, 2001.
Note 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: AD 2012-08-13, Amendment
39-17030 (77 FR 24357, April 24, 2012), refers to Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-55A0010, Revision 1, dated April 17, 2001, as the
appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the
actions specified in paragraph (h) of AD 2012-08-13.
(2) For Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes, as identified in Boeing
Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, Revision 1, dated April 1, 2013: Prior
to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, replace certain single-tabbed bonding
brackets in the airplane empennage with two-tabbed bonding brackets,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-55A0014, Revision 1, dated April 1, 2010.
Note 2 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD: AD 2012-08-13, Amendment
39-17030 (77 FR 24357, April 24, 2012), refers to Boeing Service
Bulletin 777-55A0014, Revision 1, dated April 1, 2010, as the
appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the
actions specified in paragraph (g) of AD 2012-08-13.
(j) Exceptions to Service Information
(1) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, Revision 1, dated
April 1, 2013, specifies a compliance time after the ``Original
issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance
within the specified compliance time after the effective date of
this AD.
(2) The ``Condition'' column in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,''
of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, Revision 1, dated April 1,
2013, refers to a condition as of the ``Original Issue date of this
service bulletin.'' This AD applies to the corresponding condition
as of the effective date of this AD.
(3) If any corrosion damage is found during any inspection
required by this AD, and Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078,
Revision 1, dated April 1, 2013, specifies to contact Boeing for
appropriate action: Before further flight, repair the corrosion
damage using a method approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) For Groups 1, 2, and 6 through 9, as identified in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, dated September 10, 2009: This
paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of
this AD and the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, if
those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD
using Boeing Alert
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Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, dated September 10, 2009, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(2) For Groups 3 through 5, as identified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, dated September 10, 2009: This
paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, except for the actions required for bonding jumpers 21 and
22, if those actions were performed before the effective date of
this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, dated
September 10, 2009, which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD. If a review of the airplane's maintenance records positively
determines that bonding jumpers 21 and 22 were inspected before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with Option 1 of Work
Package 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777-27A0078, dated September 10, 2009, this paragraph
provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD
for the inspected bonding jumpers.
(3) For Groups 3 through 5, as identified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, dated September 10, 2009: This
paragraph provides credit for actions specified in paragraph (h) of
this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date
of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, dated
September 10, 2009, which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD; provided that a review of the airplane's maintenance records
positively determines that bonding jumpers 21 and 22 were replaced
in accordance with Option 2 of Work Package 3 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, dated
September 10, 2009, or were replaced using the new Category 2 fay
sealed direct ground stud installation method.
(4) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
777-55A0010, dated October 26, 2000, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(5) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
777-55A0014, dated May 8, 2008, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(l) 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 (m)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#457c68040b0868162024313129206804060a6804080a06681720343020363136052324246b222a33"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="251c08646b6808764044515149400864666a0864686a66087740545040565156654344440b424a53">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your Principal
Maintenance Inspector or Principal Avionics Inspector, as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight
Standards District Office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization
that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those
findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(m) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Georgios
Roussos, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6482; fax: 425-917-6590;
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#793e1c160b1e10160a572b160c0a0a160a391f1818571e160f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1156747e6376787e623f437e6462627e62517770703f767e67">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference may be viewed at the addresses specified
in paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0078, Revision 1, dated April
1, 2013.
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 777-55A0010, Revision 1, dated
April 17, 2001.
(iii) Boeing Service Bulletin 777-55A0014, Revision 1, dated
April 1, 2010.
(3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207;
telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet
<a href="https://www.myboeingfleet.com">https://www.myboeingfleet.com</a>.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 14, 2014.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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