[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 194 (Thursday, October 7, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 61989-61993]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-25021]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-0639; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-232-AD;
Amendment 39-16463; AD 2010-21-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-
8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model
DC-8-50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model
DC-8-60 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8-60F Series Airplanes; Model DC-8-
70 Series Airplanes; and Model DC-8-70F Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) that applies to all of the McDonnell Douglas Corporation airplanes
identified above. The existing AD currently requires revising the
maintenance program to incorporate new airworthiness limitations for
fuel tank systems to satisfy Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88
requirements. This new AD adds requirements to revise the maintenance
program to incorporate specific Critical Design Configuration Control
Limitations (CDCCL) information and install fuel tank float switch in-
line fuses. This new AD also adds two Airworthiness Limitations
inspections (ALIs). This AD results from a design review of the fuel
tank systems. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential for
ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures,
alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination
with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and
consequent loss of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective November 12, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of November 12,
2010.
On May 27, 2008 (73 FR 21523, April 22, 2008), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain
other publication listed in the AD.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, California 90846-
0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; e-mail
[email protected]; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is the Document Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
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1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137;
telephone (562) 627-5262; fax (562) 627-5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes AD 2008-09-04, Amendment
39-15484 (73 FR 21523, April 22, 2008). The existing AD applies to all
Model DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43
airplanes; Model DC-8-50 series airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55
airplanes; Model DC-8-60 series airplanes; Model DC-8-60F series
airplanes; Model DC-8-70 series airplanes; and Model DC-8-70F series
airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on June 25,
2010 (75 FR 36298). That NPRM proposed to continue to require revising
the maintenance program. That NPRM also proposed to add requirements to
revise the maintenance program to incorporate specific Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) information and install fuel
tank float switch in-line fuses. That NPRM also proposed to add two
Airworthiness Limitations inspections (ALIs).
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item Report, MDC-
02K9030, Revision D, dated June 9, 2010. This service information does
not add any additional work. We have revised paragraphs (j), (m), and
(n) of this AD to refer to this report.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments have been received on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.
Change to Paragraph Reference
We revised paragraph (l) of this AD to correct a typographical
error that appeared in the NPRM. In paragraph (l) of the NPRM, we
inadvertently referred to ``paragraph (k)'' instead of ``paragraph
(j)'' of the AD. Paragraph (l) of this final rule correctly references
paragraph (j) of this AD.
Explanation of Additional Change to NPRM
We also clarified the airplanes affected by paragraph (k) of this
AD by referring to the airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin
DC8-28-090, dated October 9, 2009. Airplanes not listed in the
effectivity of Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-28-090, dated October 9,
2009, are not required to do the installation required by paragraph (k)
of this AD.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the
changes mentioned previously.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 125 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for
U.S. operators to comply with this AD.
Estimated Costs
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Average Number of U.S.-
Action Work hours labor rate Parts Cost per airplane registered Fleet cost
per hour airplanes
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Revising the Maintenance Program 1..................... $85 $0 $85................... 125 $10,625.
(required by AD 2008-09-04).
Revising the Airworthiness 1..................... 85 0 $85................... 125 $10,625.
Limitation Section (new action).
Installing fuses (new action)....... Up to 35 hours........ 85 0 Up to $2,975.......... 125 Up to $371,875.
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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); and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
removing Amendment 39-15484 (73 FR 21523, April 22, 2008) and by adding
the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2010-21-03 McDonnell Douglas Corporation: Amendment 39-16463. Docket
No. FAA-2010-0639; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-232-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective November 12, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2008-09-04, Amendment 39-15484.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-31, DC-
8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 airplanes; Model DC-8-
51, DC-8-52, DC-8-53, and DC-8-55 airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-
8F-55 airplanes; Model DC-8-61, DC-8-62, and DC-8-63 airplanes;
Model DC-8-61F, DC-8-62F, and DC-8-63F airplanes; Model DC-8-71, DC-
8-72, and DC-8-73 airplanes; and Model DC-8-71F, DC-8-72F, and DC-8-
73F airplanes; certificated in any category.
Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new inspections. Compliance with
these inspections is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes
that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the
areas addressed by these inspections, the operator may not be able
to accomplish the inspections described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must
request approval for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in
accordance with paragraph (o) of this AD. The request should include
a description of changes to the required inspections that will
ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from a design review of the fuel tank
systems. The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing this AD to
prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused
by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions,
which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a
fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2008-09-04, With Revised Compliance
Method
Revise the Maintenance Program
(g) Before December 16, 2008, revise the maintenance program to
incorporate the information specified in Appendixes B, C, and D of
the Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item Report, MDC-02K9030,
Revision A, dated August 8, 2006.
No Reporting Requirement
(h) Although the Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item Report,
MDC-02K9030, Revision A, dated August 8, 2006, specifies to submit
certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require
that action.
No Alternative Inspections, Inspection Intervals, or Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs)
(i) Except as provided by paragraph (m) of this AD, after
accomplishing the applicable actions specified in paragraph (g) of
this AD, no alternative inspections, inspection intervals, or CDCCLs
may be used unless the inspections, intervals, or CDCCLs are
approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (o) of this AD.
New Requirements of This AD
Revise the Maintenance Program
(j) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the maintenance program to incorporate the information required by
paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), and (j)(3) of this AD.
(1) CDCCL 20-10, ``DC-8 Float Switch Circuit'' in Appendix B of
Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item Report, MDC-02K9030, Revision C,
dated January 5, 2010; or Revision D, dated June 9, 2010.
(2) ALI 30-1 ``DC-8 Pneumatic System Decay Check'' in Appendix C
of Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item Report, MDC-02K9030, Revision
C, dated January 5, 2010; or Revision D, dated June 9, 2010.
(3) ALI 28-1, ``DC-8 Alternate and Center Auxiliary Tank Fuel
Pump Control Systems Check,'' in Appendix C of Boeing DC-8 Special
Compliance Item Report, MDC-02K9030, Revision C, dated January 5,
2010; or Revision D, dated June 9, 2010.
Install the In-Line Fuses
(k) For airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-28-
090, dated October 9, 2009: Within 60 months after the effective
date of this AD, install the fuel tank float switch in-line fuses in
the leading edges of the front spars of the left and right wings, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin DC8-28-090, dated October 9, 2009.
No Alternative Inspections, Inspection Intervals, or Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs)
(l) After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (j)
of this AD, no alternative inspections, inspection intervals, or
CDCCLs may be used unless the inspections, intervals, or CDCCLs are
approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (o) of this AD.
(m) Revising the maintenance program to incorporate the
information specified in Appendixes B, C, and D of the Boeing DC-8
Special Compliance Item Report, MDC-02K9030, Revision B, dated July
23, 2009; Revision C, dated January 5, 2010; or Revision D, dated
June 9, 2010; is acceptable for compliance with the actions
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
No Reporting Requirement
(n) Although the Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item Report,
MDC-02K9030, Revision B, dated July 23, 2009; Revision C, dated
January 5, 2010; and Revision D, dated June 9, 2010; specify to
submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not
require that action.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(o)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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. Send
information to ATTN: Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion
Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137;
telephone (562) 627-5262; fax (562) 627-5210.
(2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(p) You must use the applicable service information contained in
Table 1 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the
AD specifies otherwise.
Table 1--All Material Incorporated by Reference
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Document Revision Date
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Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item A.................................. August 8, 2006.
Report, MDC-02K9030.
Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item B.................................. July 23, 2009.
Report, MDC-02K9030.
Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item C.................................. January 5, 2010.
Report, MDC-02K9030.
Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item D.................................. June 9, 2010.
Report, MDC-02K9030.
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Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-28-090.... Original........................... October 9, 2009.
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Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item Report, MDC-02K9030,
Revision B, dated July 23, 2009, contains the following effective
pages:
List of Effective Pages
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Page title/description Page number(s) Revision number Date shown on Page(s)
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Report Title Page................. None shown........... B.................... July 23, 2009.
Index of Page Changes............. ii, iii.............. B.................... None shown.*
Table of Contents................. iv, v................ B.................... None shown.*
Discussion........................ 1.................... New.................. None shown.*
Appendix A........................ A1-A4................ New.................. None shown.*
Appendix B........................ B1, B3, B4, B6-B12... New.................. None shown.*
B2, B5, B13-B24...... B.................... None shown.*
Appendix C........................ C1-C5................ New.................. None shown.*
C6-C10............... B.................... None shown.*
Appendix D........................ D1................... New.................. None shown.*
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Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item Report, MDC-02K9030,
Revision C, dated January 5, 2010, contains the following effective
pages:
List of Effective Pages
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Page title/description Page number(s) Revision number Date shown on page(s)
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Report Title Page................. None shown........... C.................... January 5, 2010.
Index of Page Changes............. ii, iii.............. C.................... None shown.*
Table of Contents................. iv, v................ C.................... None shown.*
Discussion........................ 1.................... C.................... None shown.*
Appendix A........................ A1-A3................ New.................. None shown.*
A4-A25............... C.................... None shown.*
Appendix B........................ B1, B3, B4, B6-B12... New.................. None shown.*
B2, B5, B13-B24...... B.................... None shown.*
Appendix C........................ C1-C5................ New.................. None shown.*
C6-C10............... B.................... None shown.*
C11-C14.............. C.................... None shown.*
Appendix D........................ D1................... New.................. None shown.*
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Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item Report, MDC-02K9030,
Revision D, dated June 9, 2010, contains the following effective
pages:
List of Effective Pages
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Page title/description Page number(s) Revision number Date shown on page(s)
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Report Title Page................. None shown........... D.................... June 9, 2010.
Attachment A...................... None shown........... None shown........... June 22, 2010.
Index of Page Changes............. ii................... B.................... None shown.*
iii.................. C.................... None shown.*
Table of Contents................. iv, v................ C.................... None shown.*
Discussion........................ 1.................... C.................... None shown.*
Appendix A........................ A1-A3................ New.................. None shown.*
A4-A25............... C.................... None shown.*
Appendix B........................ B1, B3, B6, B7, B9, New.................. None shown.*
B12.
B2, B13-B24.......... B.................... None shown.*
B4, B5, B8, B10, B11. D.................... None shown.*
Appendix C........................ C1-C5................ New.................. None shown.*
C6-C10............... B.................... None shown.*
C11-C14.............. C.................... None shown.*
Appendix D........................ D1................... New.................. None shown.*
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(* The revision date of these documents is shown only on the
title page of these documents.)
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information contained in
Table 2 of this AD under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Table 2--New Material Incorporated By Reference
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Document Revision Date
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Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item B.................................. July 23, 2009.
Report, MDC-02K9030.
Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item C.................................. January 5, 2010.
Report, MDC-02K9030.
Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item D.................................. June 9, 2010.
Report, MDC-02K9030.
Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-28-090.... Original........................... October 9, 2009.
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(2) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of Boeing DC-8 Special Compliance Item
Report, MDC-02K9030, Revision A, dated August 8, 2006, on May 27,
2008 (73 FR 21523, April 22, 2008).
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, California 90846-
0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; e-mail
[email protected]; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) 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.
(5) 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 NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 23, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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