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Federal Register/Vol. 81, No. 85 / Tuesday, May 3, 2016 / Proposed Rules 26487 The Proposed Amendment (h)(2) of this AD. using methods approved in (j) Related Information accordance with the procedures specified in For more information about this AD. Accordingly, under the authority paragraph (i) of this AD. To exercise this delegated to me by the Administrator, contact Jon Regimbal. Aerospace Engineer, alternative, operators must perform the first Propulsion Branch. ANM-140S. FAA. Seattle the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part inspection required under paragraph (h)(1) of Aircraft Certification Office (ACO). 1601 Lind 39 as follows: this AD within 6 months after the effective Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; date of this AD. To exercise this alternative phone: 425-917-6506: fax: 425-917-6590: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS for airplanes returned to service after email: fon.Regimbalefaa.gov. DIRECTIVES conversion of the airplane from a passenger configuration to an all-cargo configuration Issued in Renton. Washington. on April 15. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 mom than 6 months after the effective date 2016. continues to read as follows: of this AD. operators must perform the first Victor Wicklund, inspection required under paragraph (h)(1) of Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Authority: 49 U.S.0 106(g), 40113. 44701. this AD prior to further flight after the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. §39.13 [Amended] conversion. (1) Within 6 months after the effective date [FR Doc. 2016-09799 Flied 5-2-16:8:45 aml ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding of this AD. record the existing fault codes BILLING CODE 4910-13-P the following new airworthiness stored in the FQIS processor and then do a directive (AD): BITE check (check of built-in test equipment) The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA- of the PQIS. If any nondispatchable fault DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2016-6139: Directorate Identifier 2015- code is recorded prior to the BITE check or NM-061-AD. as a result of the BITE check. before further Federal Aviation Administration flight. do all applicable repairs and repeat the (a) Comments Due Date BITE check until a successful test is 14 CFR Part 39 Wo must receive comments by June 17. performed with no nondispatchable faults 2016. found. using a method approved in [Docket No. FAA-2016-6144; Directorate accordance with the procedures specified in Identifier 2015-NM-088-AD] (b) Affected ADs paragraph (i) of this AD. Repeat these actions RIN 2120-AA64 None. thereafter at intervals not to exceed 650 flight hours. Modification as specified in paragraph (c) Applicability Airworthiness Directives; Airbus (h)(2) of this AD does not terminate the This AD applies to Tho Booing Company repetitive BITE check requirement of this Airplanes Model 737-600. -700. -700C. -800. -900. paragraph. AGENCY: Federal Aviation and -900ER series airplanes. certificated in (2) Within 60 months after the effective any category. excluding airplanes equipped Administration (FAA), DOT. date of this AD. modify the airplane by with a flammability reduction means (FRM) separating FQIS wiring that runs between the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking approved by the FAA as compliant with the FQIS processor and the center tank wing spar (NPRM). Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction (FTFR) penetrations. including any circuits that rule (73 FR 42444, July 21. 2008) might pass through a main fuel tank. from SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new requirements of section 25.981(b) or section other airplane wiring that is not intrinsically airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 26.33(c)(1) of the Federal Aviation safe. using methods approved in accordance Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 Regulations (14 CFR 25.981(b) or 14 CFR with the procedures specified in paragraph series airplanes; Model A330-200, —200 26.33(c)(1)). (i) of this AD. Freighter, and —300 series airplanes; and (d) Subject (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Model A340-200, —300, —500, and —600 Air Transport Association (ATA) of (AMOCs) series airplanes. This proposed AD was America Code 28. Fuel. (1) The Manager. Seattle Aircraft prompted by fuel system reviews (e) Unsafe Condition Certification Office (ACO). FAA. has the conducted by the manufacturer. This authority to approve AMOCs for this AD. if proposed AD would require modifying This AD was prompted by fuel system requested using the procedures found in 14 the fuel quantity indicating system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CPR 39.19. (FQIS) to prevent development of an are issuing this AD to prevent ignition send your request to your principal inspector ignition source inside the center fuel sources inside the center fuel tank. which. in or local Flight Standards District Office. as tank due to electrical fault conditions. combination with flammable fuel vapors. appropriate. If sending information directly could result in a fuel tank explosion and This proposed AD would also provide to the manager of the ACO. send it to the consequent loss of the airplane. alternative actions for cargo airplanes. attention of the person identified in (I) Compliance paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be We are proposing this AD to prevent emailed to: 9-AM41-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- ignition sources inside the center fuel Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified. unless already Requests€faa.gov. tank, which, in combination with done. (2) Before using any approved AMOC. flammable fuel vapors, could result in a notify your appropriate principal inspector. fuel tank explosion and consequent loss (g) Modification or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the airplane. Within 60 months after the effective date of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. DATES: We must receive comments on of this AD. modify the fuel quantity (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable this proposed AD by June 17, 2016. indicating system (PQIS) to prevent development of an ignition source inside the level of safety may be used for any repair. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, center fuel tank due to electrical fault modification. or alteration required by this using the procedures found in 14 CFR conditions, using a method approved in AD if it is approved by the Boeing 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following accordance with the procedures specified in Commercial Airplanes Organization methods: paragraph (i) of this AD. Designation Authorization (ODA) that has • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to been authorized by the Manager. Seattle (h) Alternative Actions for Cargo Airplanes ACO. to make those findings. To be http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the For airplanes used exclusively for cargo approved. the repair method. modification instructions for submitting comments. operations: As an alternative to the deviation, or alteration deviation must meet • Fax:202-493-2251. requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. do the certification basis of the airplane. and the • Mail: U.S. Department of the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and approval must specifically refer to this AD. Transportation, Docket Operations, M— EFTA00792635 26488 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 85 / Tuesday, May 3, 2016 / Proposed Rules 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Airplane Fuel Tank System Design source to the FQIS wiring to cause an W12-140,1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Review, Flammability Reduction and ignition source in a fuel tank. Washington, DC 20590. Maintenance and Inspection Under the policy contained in FAA • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Requirements" (66 FR 23086, May 7, Policy Memo PS-ANM100-2003-112- address above between 9 a.m. and 5 2001). In addition to new airworthiness 15, SFAR 88—Mandatory Action p.m., Monday through Friday, except standards for transport airplanes and Decision Criteria, dated February 25, Federal holidays. new maintenance requirements, this 2003 (http://refee.gov/Regulatozy Examining the AD Docket rule included Special Federal Aviation and Guidence_Library/reolicy.nsf/0/ Regulation No. 88 ("SFAR 88"), dc94c3a46396950386256d5e006aed11/ You may examine the AD docket on Amendment 21-78. Subsequently, $F1LE/Feb2503.pdf), the FAA the Internet at http:// SPAR 88 was amended by: Amendment determined that this ignition source risk www.regulations.gov by searching for 21-82 (67 FR 57490, September 10, combined with the fleet average and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 2002; corrected at 67 FR 70809, flammability for the center wing tank on 6144; or in person at the Docket November 26, 2002) and Amendment airplanes affected by this NPRM created Management Facility between 9 a.m. 21-83 (67 FR 72830, December 9, 2002; an unsafe condition for the center fuel and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, corrected at 68 FR 37735, June 25,2003, except Federal holidays. The AD docket to change "21-82" to "21-83"). tank. Applying that same policy, the FAA determined that due to a lower contains this proposed AD, the Among other actions, SFAR 88 fleet average flammability, that same regulatory evaluation, any comments requires certain type design (i.e., type received, and other information. The unsafe condition does not exist in the certificate (TC) and supplemental type main wing tanks (inner and outer) and street address for the Docket Office certificate (STC)) holders to substantiate (phone: 800-647—5527) is in the tail trim tank of these airplanes. that their fuel tank systems can prevent ADDRESSES section. Comments will be ignition sources in the fuel tanks. This Related Rulemaking available in the AD docket shortly after requirement applies to type design receipt. On March 21,2016, we issued AD holders for large turbine-powered 2016-07-07, Amendment 39-18452 (81 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan transport airplanes and for subsequent FR 19472, April 5,2016), for certain Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, modifications to those airplanes. It Boeing Model 757-200, —200PF, International Branch, ANM-116, requires them to perform design reviews Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, —200CB, and -300 series airplanes. AD and to develop design changes and 2016-07-07 requires similar actions to 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA maintenance procedures if their designs those proposed in this NPRM. AD 2016- 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; do not meet the new fuel tank safety fax 425-227-1149. 07-07 addressed the numerous public standards. As explained in the preamble comments that were submitted on the SUPPLEMENTARY MFORMA710N: to the rule, we intended to adopt proposal. airworthiness directives to mandate any Comments Invited changes found necessary to address FAA's Determination We invite you to send any written unsafe conditions identified as a result relevant data, views, or arguments about of these reviews. This product has been approved by this proposal. Send your comments to In evaluating these design reviews, we the aviation authority of another an address listed under the ADDRESSES have established four criteria intended country, and is approved for operation section. Include "Docket No. FAA- to define the unsafe conditions in the United States. We are proposing 2016-6144; Directorate Identifier 2015- associated with fuel tank systems that this AD because we evaluated all the NM-088-AD" at the beginning of your require corrective actions. The relevant information and determined comments. We specifically invite percentage of operating time during the unsafe condition described comments on the overall regulatory, which fuel tanks are exposed to previously is likely to exist or develop economic, environmental, and energy flammable conditions is one of these in other products of the same type aspects of this proposed AD. We will criteria. The other three criteria address design. consider all comments received by the the failure types under evaluation: In accordance with FAA policy memo closing date and may amend this Single failures, combination of failures, SFAR 88—Mandatory Action Decision proposed AD because of those and unacceptable (failure) experience. Criteria, dated February 25,2003, we comments. For all three failure criteria, the have determined that the unsafe We will post all comments we evaluations included consideration of condition warrants issuance of an AD to receive, without change, to hap:// previous actions taken that may mitigate mandate the actions proposed in this www.regulations.gov, including any the need for further action. NPRM. personal information you provide. We We have determined that the actions Proposed AD Requirements will also post a report summarizing each identified in this proposed AD are substantive verbal contact we receive necessary to reduce the potential of This proposed AD would require about this proposed AD. ignition sources inside fuel tanks, modifying the FQIS to prevent which, in combination with flammable development of an ignition source Discussion inside the center fuel tank due to fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank The FAA has examined the explosions and consequent loss of the electrical fault conditions. As an underlying safety issues involved in fuel airplane. alternative for cargo airplanes, this tank explosions on several large proposed AD would provide the transport airplanes, including the Model A320/330/340 FQIS Design alternative to modify the airplane by adequacy of existing regulations, the The design of the in-tank FQIS separating FQIS wiring routed between service history of airplanes subject to components and wiring has the the fuel quantity indicating (FQI) those regulations, and existing potential for a latent FQIS electrical computer and the center fuel tank, maintenance practices for fuel tank fault condition inside the fuel tank provided repetitive BITE (built-in test systems. As a result of those findings, combined with an electrical hot short equipment) checks of the FQI computer we issued a regulation titled "Transport condition connecting a high power are also performed. EFTA00792636  Federal Register/ Vol. 81, No. 85 / Tuesday, May 3, 2016 / Proposed Rules 26489 Costs of Compliance For the reasons discussed above, I (d) Subject Wo estimate that this proposed AD certify this proposed regulation: Air Transport Association (ATA) of affects I airplane of U.S. registry. (1) Is not a "significant regulatory America Code 28. Fuel. Wo also estimate that it would take action" under Executive Order 12866, (e) Unsafe Condition about 1,200 work•hours per product to (2) Is not a "significant rule" under This AD was prompted by fuel system comply with the basic requirements of the DOT Regulatory Policies and reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We this proposed AD. The average labor Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, are issuing this AD to prevent ignition rate is $85 per work•hour. We have 1979), sources inside the center fuel tank, which, in received no definitive data that would (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation combination with flammable fuel vapors, enable us to provide cost estimates for in Alaska, and could result in a fuel tank explosion and the parts needed to do the actions (4) Will not have a significant consequent loss of the airplane. specified in this proposed AD. Based on economic impact, positive or negative, (f) Compliance these figures, we estimate the labor cost on a substantial number of small entities Comply with this AD within the of this proposed AD on U.S. operators under the criteria of the Regulatory compliance times specified. unless already to be $102,000. Flexibility Act. done. We have not received definitive List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (g) Modification information on the costs for the alternative wire separation modification Air transportation, Aircraft. Aviation Within 60 months after the effective date safety, Incorporation by reference, of this AD. modify the fuel quantity specified in this NPRM. The cost for this indicating system (FQIS) to prevent action in similar rulemaking on other Safety. development of an ignition source inside the airplanes, however, suggests that this The Proposed Amendment center fuel tank due to electrical fault modification could take about 74 work- conditions. using a method approved by the hours with parts costing about $10,000, Accordingly, under the authority Manager. International Branch. ANM-116. for a total estimated cost to U.S. delegated to me by the Administrator, Transport Airplane Directorate. FAA. operators of $16,290 per product. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (h) Alternative Actions for Cargo Airplanes We estimate that the repetitive FQIS 39 as follows: For airplanes used exclusively for cargo tank circuit checks associated with the operations: As an alternative to the alternative wire separation modification PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. do would take about I work-hour per DIRECTIVES the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and check. We estimate the cost of this (h)(2) of this AD. To exercise this alternative. check on U.S. operators to be $85 per ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 operators must perform the first inspection product, per check. continues to read as follows: required under paragraph (h)(1) of this AD Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113. 44701. within 6 months after the effective date of Authority for This Rulemaking this AD. To exercise this alternative for Title 49 of the United States Code §39.13 (Amended) airplanes returned to service after conversion specifies the FAA's authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding of the airplane from a passenger the following new airworthiness configuration to an all-cargo configuration rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, more than 6 months after the effective date section 106, describes the authority of directive (AD): of this AD. operators must perform the first the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-6144: inspection required under paragraph (h)(1) of Aviation Programs, describes in more Directorate Identifier 2015—NM-088—AD. this AD prior to further flight after the detail the scope of the Agency's conversion. (a) Comments Due Date (1) Within 6 months after the effective date authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under We must receive comments by June 17. of this AD. record the existing fault codes the authority described in Subtitle VII, 2016. stored in the fuel quantity indicating (FQI) Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: computer. and then do a BITE check (check (b) Affected ADs "General requirements." Under that of built-in test equipment) of the FQI None. computer. using a method approved by the section, Congress charges the FAA with Manager. International Branch. ANM-116. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (c) Applicability Transport Airplane Directorate. FAA. If any air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes. fault code is recorded prior to the BITE check for practices, methods, and procedures certificated in any category. identified in or as a result of the BITE chock. before the Administrator finds necessary for paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(6) of this AD. further flight. do all applicable repairs and safety in air commerce. This regulation except airplanes equipped with a repeat the BITE check until a successful test flammability reduction means (FRM) is performed with no fault found. using a is within the scope of that authority approved by the FAA as compliant with the because it addresses an unsafe condition method approved by the Manager. Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction (FTFR) International Branch. ANM-116. Transport that is likely to exist or develop on rule (73 FR 42444, July 21. 2008) Airplane Directorate. FAA. Repeat these products identified in this rulemaking requirements of 14 CFR 25.981(b) or 14 CFR actions thereafter at intervals not to exceed action. 26.33(c)(1). 650 flight hours. Modification as specified in (1) Airbus Model A318-111,-112. —121. paragraph (h)(2) of this AD does not Regulatory Findings and —122 airplanes. terminate the repetitive BITE check We determined that this proposed AD (2) Airbus Model A319-111, —112. —113. requirement of this paragraph. would not have federalism implications —114. —115.-131, —132. and —133 airplanes. (2) Within 60 months after the effective under Executive Order 13132. This (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212. -214. date of this AD. modify the airplane by proposed AD would not have a - 231. -232. and -233 airplanes. separating FQIS wiring that runs between the (4) Model A330-201. -202.-203, -223. FQI computer and the center fuel tank wall substantial direct effect on the States, on - 223F. -243. and -243F airplanes. penetrations. including any circuits that the relationship between the national (5) Model A330-301. —302.-303, —321. might pass through a main fuel tank. from Government and the States, or on the —322. —323.-341, —342. and —343 airplanes other airplane wiring that is not intrinsically distribution of power and fitted with a center fuel tank. safe. using methods approved by the responsibilities among the various (6) Model A340-211. —212.-213, —311. Manager. International Branch. ANM-116. levels of government. —312. —313.—541, and —642 airplanes. Transport Airplane Directorate. FAA. EFTA00792637 26490 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 85 / Tuesday, May 3, 2016/Proposed Rules (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance fuel tank explosion and consequent loss Comments Invited (AMOCs) of the airplane. We invite you to send any written (1) The Manager. International Branch. DATES: We must receive comments on relevant data, views, or arguments about ANM-116. FAA. has the authority to approve this proposed AD by June 17, 2016. this proposal. Send your comments to AMOCs for this AD. if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In ADDRESSES: You may send comments, an address listed under the ADDRESSES accordance with 14 CFR 39.19. send your using the procedures found in 14 CFR section. Include "Docket No. FAA- request to your principal inspector or local 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 2016-6145; Directorate Identifier 2015- Flight Standards District Office. as methods: NM-056-AD" at the beginning of your appropriate. If sending information directly comments. We specifically invite to the manager of the ACO. send it to the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments on the overall regulatory, attention of the person identified in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. economic, environmental, and energy paragraph (j) of this AD. aspects of this proposed AD. We will (2) Before using any approved AMOC. • Fax: 202-493-2251. consider all comments received by the notify your appropriate principal inspector. • Mail: U.S. Department of or lacking a principal inspector, the manager closing date and may amend this of the local flight standards district office/Transportation, Docket Operations, M- proposed AD because of those certificate holding district office. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments. W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we (9 Related Information Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http:// For more information about this AD. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail www.regulations.gov, including any contact Dan Rodina. Aerospace Engineer, address above between 9 a.m. and 5 personal information you provide. We International Branch. ANM-116. Transport p.m., Monday through Friday, except will also post a report summarizing each Airplane Directorate. FAA. 1601 Lind Federal holidays. Avenue SW.. Renton. WA 98057-3356: substantive verbal contact we receive telephone 425-227-2125: fax 425-227-1149. For service information identified in about this proposed AD. Issued in Renton, Washington. on April 15. this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial Discussion 2016. Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 21-I-65, The FAA has examined the Victor Wicldund, underlying safety issues involved in fuel Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone ActingManager. Transport Airplane 206—544-5000, extension 1; fax 206- tank explosions on several large Directorate. Aircraft Certification Service. transport airplanes, including the 766-5680; Internet https:// IFR Doc. 2016-09789 Filed 5-2-16: t45 arol www.mybeeingfleet.com. You may view adequacy of existing regulations, the OILLING CODE 4910-18-11 this referenced service information at service history of airplanes subject to the FAA, Transport Airplane those regulations, and existing Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., maintenance practices for fuel tank DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION systems. As a result of those findings, Renton, WA. For information on the Federal Aviation Administration availability of this material at the FAA, we issued a regulation titled "Transport call 425-227-1221. It is also available Airplane Fuel Tank System Design on the intemet at http:// Review, Flammability Reduction and 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for Maintenance and Inspection [Docket No. FAA-2016-6145; Directorate and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- Requirements" (66 FR 23086, May 7, Identifier 2015-NM-056-AD] 6145. 2001). In addition to new airworthiness standards for transport airplanes and RIN 2120-AA64 Examining the AD Docket new maintenance requirements, this Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing You may examine the AD docket on rule included Special Federal Aviation Company Airplanes the Internet at http:// Regulation No. 88 ("SPAR 88"), www.regulations.gov by searching for Amendment 21-78. Subsequently, AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- SF/AR 88 was amended by: Amendment Administration (FAA), DOT. 6145; or in person at the Docket 21-82 (67 FR 57490, September 10, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Management Facility between 9 a.m. 2002; corrected at 67 FR 70809, (NPRM). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, November 26, 2002) and Amendment except Federal holidays. The AD docket 21-83 (67 FR 72830, December 9, 2002; SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new contains this proposed AD, the corrected at 68 FR 37735, June 25, 2003, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain regulatory evaluation, any comments to change "21-82" to "21-83"). The Boeing Company Model 747-400, received, and other information. The Among other actions, SFAR 88 747-400D, and 747-400F series street address for the Docket Office requires holders of certain type designs airplanes. This proposed AD was (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the (i.e., type certificates (TCs) and prompted by fuel system reviews ADDRESSES section. Comments will be supplemental type certificate (STCs)) to conducted by the manufacturer. This available in the AD docket shortly after substantiate that their fuel tank systems proposed AD would require modifying receipt. can prevent ignition sources in the fuel the fuel quantity indicating system tanks. This requirement applies to type (FQIS) to prevent development of an FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jon design holders for large turbine- ignition source inside the center fuel Regimbal, Aerospace Engineer, powered transport airplanes and for tank due to electrical fault conditions. Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, subsequent modifications to those This proposed AD would also provide Seattle Aircraft Certification Office airplanes. It requires them to perform alternative actions for cargo airplanes. (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, design reviews and to develop design We are proposing this AD to prevent WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6506; changes and maintenance procedures if ignition sources inside the center fuel fax: 425-917-6590; email: their designs do not meet the new fuel tank, which, in combination with lon.Regimbalefaa.gov. tank safety standards. As explained in flammable fuel vapors, could result in a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the preamble to the rule, we intended to EFTA00792638