AD 2016-04-16
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Various | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
Required Actions
Inspect the fuel pump control relays and change the fuel tank boost/transfer pump wire termination, and revise the airplane maintenance or inspection program to include the latest CDCCLs, ALIs, and short-term extensions.
Compliance Time
Before further flight
Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes.
Federal Register Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-08-23 for all The Boeing Company Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10- 30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. AD 2013-08-23 required adding design features to detect electrical faults and to detect a pump running in an empty fuel tank. This new AD would clarify certain requirements and remove a terminating action. This new AD would also provide an optional method of compliance for the proposed actions. This AD was prompted by a determination that it is necessary to clarify the requirements for the design features and to remove a terminating action for certain inspections. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing Company airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F
(KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F airplanes.
(2) Model MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 48 (Friday, March 11, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 12806-12810]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04564]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-0248; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-143-AD;
Amendment 39-18410; AD 2016-04-16]
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 Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-08-23 for
all The Boeing Company Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30,
DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-
30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. AD 2013-08-23 required adding design
features to detect electrical faults and to detect a pump running in an
empty fuel tank. This new AD would clarify certain requirements and
remove a terminating action. This new AD would also provide an optional
method of compliance for the proposed actions. This AD was prompted by
a determination that it is necessary to clarify the requirements for
the design features and to remove a terminating action for certain
inspections. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of ignition
sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective April 15, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 15,
2016.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA
90846-0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683;
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. It is also available on
the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0248.
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-2015-
0248; 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: Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone:
562-627-5254; fax: 562-627-5210; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2d5e485f4703454c5f58595843444c436d4b4c4c034a425b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="403325322a6e2821323534352e29212e002621216e272f36">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 24037,
April 24, 2013). AD 2013-08-23 applied to all The Boeing Company Model
DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10),
DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2015 (80 FR
16321). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that it is necessary
to clarify the requirements for the design features and to remove a
terminating action for certain inspections. The NPRM proposed to
clarify certain requirements and remove a terminating action. The NPRM
also proposed to provide an optional method of compliance for the
proposed actions. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of
ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with
flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and
consequent loss of the airplane.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (80
FR 16321, March 27, 2015) and the FAA's response to each comment.
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Support for the NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015)
Boeing stated that it supports the NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27,
2015).
Request for Clarification
FedEx requested that we clarify paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD
(80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) because it is unclear and confusing.
FedEx explained that paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of the proposed
AD (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) propose to mandate compliance with
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A133, dated June 5, 2014; Boeing
Service Bulletin MD11-28-137, dated June 24, 2014; Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin DC10-28A253, dated June 5, 2014; and Boeing Service Bulletin
DC10-28-256, dated June 24, 2014. This service information, in addition
to describing procedures for airframe modifications, specifies revising
Airworthiness Limitation Instructions (ALI) 28-1, Trijet Fuel Pump
Fault Current Detector Functional Check; ALI 28-2, DC-10/KDC-10
Uncommanded On Circuit Functional Check; ALI 28-3, MD-10 Uncommanded On
Circuit Functional Check; and ALI 28-4, MD-11 Uncommanded On Circuit
Functional Check, Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC-
02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014. FedEx stated that paragraph
(h)(3) of the proposed AD creates confusion because Appendixes B and C
of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC-02K1003, Revision
M, dated July 25, 2014, also change/affect Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitation (CDCCL) 20-9, Trijet Wing Root Area
Lightning Protection, (Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-262, Revision 1,
dated June 9, 2010, which was mandated by AD 2010-21-13, Amendment 39-
16473 (75 FR 63040, October 14, 2010), and has nothing to do with the
intent of this NPRM, which supersedes AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441
(78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013).
FedEx also noted that paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD (80 FR
16321, March 27, 2015) states that revising the maintenance or
inspection program terminates the requirements in paragraphs (g) and
(h) of AD 2008-06-21 R1, Amendment 39-16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25,
2009). FedEx requested that we identify the requirements in AD 2008-06-
21 R1 that would be terminated. FedEx reasoned that paragraphs (g) and
(h) of AD 2008-06-21 R1 cannot be terminated because CDCCLs and ALIs
are constantly revised or new items added to meet safety requirements,
so latent failures must be addressed in the fuel system design.
We agree that clarification is necessary. AD 2010-21-13, Amendment
39-16473 (75 FR 63040, October 14, 2010), requires installing a support
bracket and coupler on the left and right wing-to-fuselage transition,
and metallic overbraid on the left and right leading edge wire assembly
but it does not require revising the maintenance or inspection program
to incorporate a corresponding CDCCL. Paragraph (h)(3) of this AD
includes incorporating CDCCL 20-9, Trijet Wing Root Area Lightning
Protection, as part of the maintenance or inspection program.
Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational requirements,
components that have been identified as airworthy or installed on the
affected airplanes before accomplishing the revision of the airplane
maintenance or inspection program specified in this AD, do not need to
be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the airplane
maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by this
AD, future maintenance actions on these components must be done in
accordance with the CDCCLs.
In regards to FedEx's comment on terminating action, we note that
AD 2008-06-21 R1, Amendment 39-16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 2009)
requires incorporation of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report,
MDC-02K1003, Revision C, dated July 24, 2007. Paragraph (h)(3) of this
AD requires a revision of the maintenance or inspection program to
include Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item (SCI) Report MDC-02K1003,
Revision M, dated July 25, 2014. We are requiring the actions specified
in Appendixes B, C, and D of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item
Report MDC-02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014, because they
include the latest CDCCLs, ALIs, and short-term extensions. Therefore,
accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD
would terminate the requirements in paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008-
06-21 R1. Accomplishing paragraph (h)(3) of this AD would replace the
existing requirements with updated requirements. We have not changed
this AD in this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 16321, March 27, 2015).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service information.
<bullet> Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-28A253, dated June 5,
2014; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A133, dated June 5,
2014. This service information describes procedures for replacing the
fuel pump control relays with fault current detectors and changing the
fuel tank boost/transfer pump wire termination.
<bullet> Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-256, dated June 24, 2014;
and Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-28-137, dated June 24, 2014; which
describe procedures for changing the fuel pump control and indication
system wiring.
<bullet> Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC-02K1003,
Revision M, including Appendices A through D, dated July 25, 2014,
which includes CDCCLs, ALIs, and short-term extensions in Appendices B,
C, and D, respectively.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 341 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Installing design features using a 152 work-hours x $85 per $137,500 $150,420 $51,923,220
method approved by the FAA [retained hour = $12,920.
action from AD 2013[dash]08[dash]23,
Amendment 39[dash]17441 (78 FR 24037,
April 24, 2013)].
Installing design features using 98 work-hours x $85 per 109,000 117,330 40,009,530
service information specified in hour = $8,330.
paragraph (h) of this AD (including
revising the maintenance/inspection
program) [new option of this AD].
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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
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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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013), and
adding the following new AD:
2016-04-16 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18410; Docket No. FAA-
2015-0248; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-143-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 15, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR
24037, April 24, 2013).
(2) This AD affects AD 2008-06-21 R1, Amendment 39-16100 (74 FR
61504, November 25, 2009).
(3) This AD affects AD 2002-13-10, Amendment 39-12798 (67 FR
45053, July 8, 2002).
(4) This AD affects AD 2011-11-05, Amendment 39-16704 (76 FR
31462, June 1, 2011).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all The Boeing Company airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F
(KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F airplanes.
(2) Model MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a fuel system review conducted by the
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of
ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with
flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and
consequent loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Criteria for Operation, With Clarifications and New
Compliance Time
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of
AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR 24037, April 24, 2013),
with clarification of actions for airplanes with auxiliary fuel
tanks removed, clarification of the pumps that must have a
protective device installed, and a new compliance time. Except as
provided by paragraph (h) of this AD: As of 48 months after the
effective date of this AD, no person may operate any airplane
affected by this AD unless an amended type certificate or
supplemental type certificate that incorporates the design features
and requirements described in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of
this AD has been approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, and those design features are
installed on the airplane to meet the criteria specified in section
25.981(a) and (d) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
25.981(a) and (d), at Amendment 25-125 (<a href="http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgFAR.nsf/0/339DAEE3E0A6379D862574CF00641951?OpenDocument">http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgFAR.nsf/0/339DAEE3E0A6379D862574CF00641951?OpenDocument</a>)). For airplanes on
which Boeing-installed auxiliary fuel tanks are removed, the actions
specified in this AD for the auxiliary fuel tanks are not required.
(1) For all airplanes: Each electrically powered alternating
current (AC) fuel pump installed in any fuel tank that normally
empties during flight and each pump that is partially covered by a
lowering fuel level--such as main tanks, center wing tanks,
auxiliary fuel tanks installed by the airplane manufacturer, and
tail tanks--must have a protective device installed to detect
electrical faults that can cause arcing and burn through of the fuel
pump housing and pump electrical connector. The same device must
shut off the pump by automatically removing electrical power from
the pump when such faults are detected. When a fuel pump is shut off
resulting from detection of an electrical fault, the device must
stay latched off, until the fault is cleared through maintenance
action and the pump is verified safe for operation.
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(2) For airplanes with a 2-person flightcrew: Additional design
features, if not originally installed by the airplane manufacturer,
must be installed to meet 3 criteria: To detect a running fuel pump
in a tank that is normally emptied during flight, to provide an
indication to the flightcrew that the tank is empty, and to
automatically shut off that fuel pump. The prospective pump
indication and shutoff system must automatically shut off each pump
in case the flightcrew does not shut off a pump running dry in an
empty tank within 60 seconds after each fuel tank is emptied. An
airplane flight manual supplement (AFMS) that includes flightcrew
manual pump shutoff procedures in the Limitations section of the
AFMS must be submitted to the Los Angeles ACO, FAA, for approval.
(3) For airplanes with a 3-person flightcrew: Additional design
features, if not originally installed by the airplane manufacturer,
must be installed to detect when a fuel pump in a tank that is
normally emptied during flight is running in an empty fuel tank, and
to provide an indication to the flightcrew that the tank is empty.
The flight engineer must manually shut off each pump running dry in
an empty tank within 60 seconds after the tank is emptied. The AFMS
Limitations section must be revised to specify that this pump
shutoff must be done by the flight engineer.
(4) For all airplanes with tanks that normally empty during
flight: Separate means must be provided to detect and shut off a
pump that was previously commanded to be shut off automatically or
manually but remained running in an empty tank during flight.
(h) New Optional Method of Compliance
In lieu of doing the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,
do the applicable actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2),
and (h)(3) of this AD.
(1) For MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes: Do the actions specified in
paragraphs (h)(1)(i) and (h)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) As of 48 months after the effective date of this AD, change
the fuel pump control and indication system wiring, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin
MD11-28-137, dated June 24, 2014.
(ii) Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions
specified in paragraph (h)(1)(i) of this AD: Replace the fuel pump
control relays with fault current detectors, and change the fuel
tank boost/transfer pump wire termination, in accordance with
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-
28A133, dated June 5, 2014.
(2) For Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F
(KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F
airplanes: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) and
(h)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) As of 48 months after the effective date of this AD, change
the fuel pump control and indication system wiring, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin
DC10-28-256, dated June 24, 2014.
(ii) Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions
specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD: Replace the fuel pump
control relays with fault current detectors, and change the fuel
tank boost/transfer pump wire termination, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-
28A253, dated June 5, 2014.
(3) For all airplanes: Within 30 days after accomplishing the
actions required by paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, or within
30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later,
revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations
(CDCCLs), Airworthiness Limitation Instructions (ALIs), and short-
term extensions specified in Appendices B, C, and D of Boeing Trijet
Special Compliance Item (SCI) Report MDC-02K1003, Revision M, dated
July 25, 2014. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the
actions specified in the ALIs is at the later of the times specified
in paragraphs (h)(3)(i) and (h)(3)(ii) of this AD. Revising the
maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph
terminates the requirements in paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2008-06-
21 R1, Amendment 39-16100 (74 FR 61504, November 25, 2009).
(i) At the applicable time specified in Appendix C of Boeing
Trijet SCI Report MDC-02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014,
except as provided by Appendix D of Boeing Trijet SCI Report MDC-
02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, 2014.
(ii) Within 30 days after accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable; or within 30
days after the effective date of this AD; whichever occurs later.
(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or CDCCLs
If the option in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD is accomplished:
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
provided by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD, no alternative actions
(e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the
actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method
of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (k) of this AD.
(j) Compliance Time Extension in Related ADs
Accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1),
(h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, as applicable, extends the 18-month
repetitive inspections and tests required by paragraph (a) of AD
2002-13-10, Amendment 39-12798 (67 FR 45053, July 8, 2002); and the
18-month repetitive inspections required by paragraph (j) of AD
2011-11-05, Amendment 39-16704 (76 FR 31462, June 1, 2011); to 24-
month intervals for pumps affected by those ADs, regardless if the
pump is installed in a tank that normally empties, provided the
remaining actions required by those two ADs have been accomplished.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 (l) of this AD. Information may be emailed
to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3b02167a757616777a7a7874167a76747816695e4a4e5e484f487b5d5a5a155c544d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ead3c7aba4a7c7a6ababa9a5c7aba7a5a9c7b88f9b9f8f999e99aa8c8b8bc48d859c">[email 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.
(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
(ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles 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.
(4) AMOCs approved for AD 2013-08-23, Amendment 39-17441 (78 FR
24037, April 24, 2013), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of this AD.
(l) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Serj Harutunian,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles
ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-
627-5254; fax: 562-627-5210; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bdced8cfd793d5dccfc8c9c8d3d4dcd3fddbdcdc93dad2cb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="156670677f3b7d74676061607b7c747b557374743b727a63">[email protected]</span></a>.
(m) 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 Alert Service Bulletin DC10-28A253, dated June 5,
2014.
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A133, dated June 5,
2014.
(iii) Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-256, dated June 24, 2014.
(iv) Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-28-137, dated June 24, 2014.
(v) Boeing Trijet Special Compliance Item Report MDC-02K1003,
Revision M, including Appendices A through D, dated July 25, 2014.
(3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA
90846-0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683;
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.
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(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 February 8, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-04564 Filed 3-10-16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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