Rule2021-27090
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
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Published
December 15, 2021
Effective
January 19, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-01- 08, which applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. AD 2019-01-08 required modifications for galley mounted attendant seat fittings. This AD was prompted by a report that showed a non-compliance exists on some in-service galley attendant seat fitting installations, and a determination that additional airplanes are subject to the unsafe condition. This AD requires modifications for galley mounted attendant seat fittings. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 15, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 71131-71133]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-27090]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0451; Project Identifier AD-2021-00007-T;
Amendment 39-21733; AD 2021-19-15]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-01-
08, which applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR,
-300, and -300ER series airplanes. AD 2019-01-08 required modifications
for galley mounted attendant seat fittings. This AD was prompted by a
report that showed a non-compliance exists on some in-service galley
attendant seat fitting installations, and a determination that
additional airplanes are subject to the unsafe condition. This AD
requires modifications for galley mounted attendant seat fittings. The
FAA is
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issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 19, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 19,
2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet <a href="https://www.myboeingfleet.com">https://www.myboeingfleet.com</a>. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2021-0451.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0451; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, any
comments received, and other information. The address for Docket
Operations is 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: Brandon Lucero, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-
231-3569; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4f2d3d2e212b202161233a2c2a3d200f292e2e61282039"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c5a7b7a4aba1aaabeba9b0a6a0b7aa85a3a4a4eba2aab3">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2019-01-08, Amendment 39-19547 (84 FR 4318,
February 15, 2019) (AD 2019-01-08). AD 2019-01-08 applied to certain
The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2021
(86 FR 33574). The NPRM was prompted by a report that showed a non-
compliance exists on some in-service galley attendant seat fitting
installations, and a determination that additional airplanes are
subject to the unsafe condition. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
continue to require modifications for galley mounted attendant seat
fittings and expand the applicability to include additional airplanes.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address non-compliant flight attendant
seats, which could fail in a high-G crash and result in potential
injury to flight attendants and consequent inability of the flight
attendants to assist with passenger evacuation in a timely manner.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from Boeing and United Airlines, who
supported the NPRM without change.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as
proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic
burden on any operator.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-25-
0649, Revision 2, dated October 8, 2020. This service information
specifies procedures for modifying galley mounted attendant seat
fittings. 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
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 50 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Modification.......................... 7 work-hours x $85 per $0 $595 $29,750
hour = $595.
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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.
The FAA is 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
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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2019-01-08, Amendment 39-19547 (84
FR 4318, February 15, 2019), and
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b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:
2021-19-15 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-21733; Docket No. FAA-
2021-0451; Project Identifier AD-2021-00007-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 19, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019-01-08, Amendment 39-19547 (84 FR 4318,
February 15, 2019) (AD 2019-01-08).
(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 Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-25-0649,
Revision 2, dated October 8, 2020.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that showed a non-compliance
exists on some in-service galley attendant seat fitting
installations, and a determination that additional airplanes are
subject to the unsafe condition. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address non-compliant flight attendant seats, which could fail in a
high-G crash and result in potential injury to flight attendants and
consequent inability of the flight attendants to assist with
passenger evacuation in a timely manner.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the
applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-25-0649, Revision 2,
dated October 8, 2020, do all applicable actions identified as
``RC'' (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777-25-0649, Revision 2, dated October 8, 2020.
(h) Exception to Service Information Specifications
Where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-25-0649,
Revision 2, dated October 8, 2020, uses the phrase ``the Revision 2
date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires using ``the
effective date of this AD.''
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777-25-0649, Revision 2, dated October 8,
2020, specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer,
this AD does not include that requirement.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777-25-0649, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2017 (which is
incorporated by reference in AD 2019-01-08).
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, 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 responsible Flight Standards Office,
as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of
the certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in Related Information. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f0c9ddb1bebddda3959184849c95ddb1b3bfddb1bdbfb3dda295818595838483b0969191de979f86"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f8c1d5b9b6b5d5ab9d998c8c949dd5b9bbb7d5b9b5b7bbd5aa9d898d9d8b8c8bb89e9999d69f978e">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair
method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(4) AMOCs approved for AD 2019-01-08 are approved as AMOCs for
the corresponding provisions of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777-25-0649, Revision 2, dated October 8, 2020, that are
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(5) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs
(k)(5)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the
RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is
required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and
identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Brandon Lucero,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Section,
FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax: 206-231-3569; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#402232212e242f2e6e2c352325322f002621216e272f36"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6705150609030809490b12040215082701060649000811">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (4) of this AD.
(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 Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-25-0649,
Revision 2, dated October 8, 2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet <a href="https://www.myboeingfleet.com">https://www.myboeingfleet.com</a>.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(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, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#86e0f4a8efe8f5f6e3e5f2efe9e8c6e8e7f4e7a8e1e9f0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6d0b1f4304031e1d080e190402032d030c1f0c430a021b">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on September 8, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-27090 Filed 12-14-21; 8:45 am]
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