Rule2022-21021
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
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Published
September 30, 2022
Effective
October 12, 2022
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Abstract
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that was published in the Federal Register. That AD superseded AD 2015-12-03, and applies to all The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes, and certain Model 777F airplanes. As published, a freeplay indicator value in the regulatory text is incorrect, and certain credit service information was omitted for certain actions in the regulatory text. This document corrects those errors. In all other respects, the original document remains the same.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 189 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 59293-59296]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21021]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0148; Project Identifier AD-2021-00922-T;
Amendment 39-22110; AD 2022-14-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that was
published in the Federal Register. That AD superseded AD 2015-12-03,
and applies to all The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and
-300ER series airplanes, and certain Model 777F airplanes. As
published, a freeplay indicator value in the regulatory text is
incorrect, and certain credit service information was omitted for
certain actions in the regulatory text. This document corrects those
errors. In all other respects, the original document remains the same.
DATES: This correction is effective October 12, 2022. The effective
date of AD 2022-14-05 remains October 12, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 12,
2022 (87 FR 54609, September 7, 2022).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of July
21, 2015 (80 FR 34252, June 16, 2015).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0148; 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 street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> 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; website <a href="http://myboeingfleet.com">myboeingfleet.com</a>.
<bullet> You may view this referenced 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="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0148.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Cortez-Muniz, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: (206) 231-3958; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7c3009150f523d523f130e0819065131091215063c1a1d1d521b130a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="420e372b316c036c012d303627386f0f372c2b38022423236c252d34">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD 2022-14-05, Amendment 39-22110 (87 FR
54609, September 7, 2022) (AD 2022-14-05), superseded AD 2015-12-03,
Amendment 39-18176 (80 FR 34252, June 16, 2015) (AD 2015-12-03). AD
2022-14-05 retains the requirements for repetitive freeplay inspections
and lubrication of the right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder
tab, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. AD
2022-14-05 also requires revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, for certain other airplanes, to
incorporate a revised or new elevator freeplay maintenance procedure,
as applicable. AD 2022-14-05 applies to all The Boeing Company Model
777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes, and certain Model
777F airplanes.
Need for Correction
As published, paragraphs (j)(3) and (l) of AD 2022-14-05 are
incorrect.
Paragraph (j)(3) of AD 2022-14-05 requires incorporating a revision
of the elevator freeplay dial indicator limit to ``0.34 in. (152 mm) or
less.'' The correct value is ``0.34 in. (8.636 mm) or less.''
Additionally, paragraph (l) of AD 2022-14-05 inadvertently omitted
credit for certain actions that was previously provided in AD 2015-12-
03 for the following service information: Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, dated July 18, 2006, and Revision 1,
dated October 1, 2009. The FAA intended for that service information to
be retained as credit for the corresponding retained actions in AD
2022-14-05.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-
0062, Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021. This service information
specifies procedures for changing the elevator freeplay instructions by
adding changes to the input force, elevator freeplay limit, and power
control unit (PCU) bypass test setup.
This AD also requires Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, which the Director of
the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of July
21, 2015 (80 FR 34252, June 16, 2015).
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 ADDRESSES.
Correction of Publication
This document corrects two errors and correctly adds the AD as an
amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part of the preamble or
regulatory information has been corrected, the FAA is publishing the
entire rule in the Federal Register.
The effective date of this AD remains October 12, 2022.
Since this action only corrects a freeplay indicator value and adds
credit service information, it has no adverse economic impact and
imposes no additional burden on any person. Therefore, the FAA has
determined that notice and public comment procedures are unnecessary.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
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Adoption of the Correction
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) by correcting 87 FR
54609 (September 7, 2022), beginning at page 54611, column 1, 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 [Corrected]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-12-03, Amendment 39-18176
(80 FR 34252, June 16, 2015); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2022-14-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-22110; Docket No. FAA-
2022-0148; Project Identifier AD-2022-00922-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 12, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2015-12-03, Amendment 39-18176 (80 FR 34252,
June 16, 2015) (AD 2015-12-03).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company airplanes, certificated in
any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD.
(1) All Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series
airplanes.
(2) Model 777F airplanes with an original airworthiness
certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued
on or before the effective date of this AD.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
Controls.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the manufacturer's determination that
the procedure for the rudder freeplay inspection available at the
time did not properly detect excessive freeplay in the rudder
control load loop. This AD was also prompted by engineering testing
that revealed that the force being applied to the elevator to detect
excessive freeplay was insufficient. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address excessive wear in the load loop components of the control
surfaces, which could lead to excessive freeplay of the control
surfaces, flutter, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Repetitive Inspections of Elevators, Rudder, and Rudder
Tab, With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2015-12-03, with revised service information. For Model 777-200, -
200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes: At the applicable times
specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,''
of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision
2, dated January 27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021,
except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Inspect the
freeplay of the right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab by
accomplishing all of the actions specified in Parts 1, 3, and 5 of
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, or
Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021, except as provided by paragraphs
(i)(2) through (5) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at
the intervals specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-
0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated July
15, 2021. If, during any inspection required by this paragraph, the
freeplay exceeds any applicable measurement specified in Part 1, 3,
and 5, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated
January 27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021, before further
flight, do the applicable corrective actions in accordance with Part
1, 3, and 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January
27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021. After the effective
date of this AD use only Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
777-27-0062, Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021.
(h) Retained Repetitive Lubrication, With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2015-12-03, with revised service information. For Model 777-200, -
200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes: At the applicable times
specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,''
of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision
2, dated January 27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021,
except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Lubricate the
elevator components, rudder components, and rudder tab components,
by accomplishing all of the actions specified in Parts 2, 4, and 6
of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, or
Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021. Repeat the lubrication thereafter
at the interval specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-
0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, or Revision 4, dated July
15, 2021. After the effective date of this AD use only Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 4, dated
July 15, 2021.
(i) Exceptions To Service Information Specifications, With Revised
Service Information and a New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2015-12-03, with revised service information and a new exception,
for Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes.
(1) Where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, and Revision 4, dated July 15,
2021, specify a compliance time ``after the original issue date on
this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the
specified compliance time after July 25, 2007 (the effective date of
AD 2007-13-05, Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007)).
After the effective date of this AD, only Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021, may
be used.
(2) Where Appendix B, paragraph 1.f., ``Freeplay Inspection,''
step (8), of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, specifies that the center of the
pad must be within 1.0 inch (13 millimeters) of the center line of
the rib rivets in the rudder tab, this AD requires that the center
of the tab must be within 1.0 inch (25 millimeters) of the center
line of the rib rivets in the rudder tab.
(3) Where Appendix C, paragraph 1.e., ``Rudder Tab Surface
Freeplay-Inspection,'' step (2) and step (6), of Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January
27, 2014, specify that the placement of the force gage and pad
should be within one inch of the centerline line of the middle
rudder power control unit (PCU) rib and at 12 <plus-minus> 1 inch
(305 <plus-minus> 72 millimeters) forward of the rudder tab trailing
edge, this AD requires placement of the force gage and pad within
one inch of the centerline line of the middle rudder PCU rib and at
12 <plus-minus> 1 inch (305 <plus-minus> 25 millimeters) forward of
the rudder tab trailing edge.
(4) Where Appendix C, paragraph 1.e., ``Rudder Tab Surface
Freeplay-Inspection,'' step (3), of Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014, specifies
to apply a 30 <plus-minus> pound (133 <plus-minus> 14 newton) force,
this AD requires applying a 30 <plus-minus> 3 pound force (133
<plus-minus> 14 newton) force.
(5) Where the CAUTION note just before step (6) of Appendix A,
paragraph 1.f., ``Freeplay Inspection,'' of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021,
specifies using a pad that distributes the force over an area of 84
square inches (5,420 square centimeters) or more, this AD requires
using a pad that distributes the force over an area of 84 square
inches (542 square centimeters) or more.
(j) New Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
For Model 777F airplanes: Within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, revise the 777F elevator freeplay maintenance
procedure in the existing maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, by doing the actions specified in paragraphs (j)(1)
through (3) of this AD.
(1) Remove the existing hydraulic depressurization PCU test
setup procedure
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step and replace it by incorporating the information specified in
figure 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD.
(2) Revise the jack test force used to push the elevator up to
225 <plus-minus> 10 lb (102.1 <plus-minus> 4.5 kg).
(3) Revise the elevator freeplay dial indicator limit to 0.34
in. (8.636 mm) or less.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR30SE22.008
Note 1 to paragraph (j): Refer to AMM task 27-31-09-200-801,
dated September 5, 2021, for additional guidance.
(k) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the
actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (m) of this AD.
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before July 21, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-12-03) using the
service information specified in paragraphs (l)(1)(i) or (ii) of
this AD.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, dated
July 18, 2006, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007-13-05,
Amendment 39-15109 (72 FR 33856, June 20, 2007).
(ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 1, dated October 1, 2009, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 777-27-0062, Revision 3, dated October 9, 2015,
which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(m) 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 paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d6effb97989bfb85b3b7a2a2bab3fb979599fb979b9995fb84b3a7a3b3a5a2a596b0b7b7f8b1b9a0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6a53472b242747390f0b1e1e060f472b2925472b27252947380f1b1f0f191e192a0c0b0b440d051c">[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 previously for the freeplay measurements of
the right and left rudder tab required by AD 2015-12-03, are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(5) AMOCs approved previously for the freeplay measurements of
the rudder required by AD 2015-12-03, are approved as
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AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(6) AMOCs approved previously for the repetitive lubrications
required by AD 2015-12-03, are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(n) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Luis Cortez-
Muniz, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (206)
231-3958; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#420e372b316c036c012d303627386f0f372c2b38022423236c252d34"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="79350c100a5738573a160b0d1c0354340c171003391f1818571e160f">[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 (o)(5) and (6) of this AD.
(o) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
October 12, 2022 (87 FR 54609, September 7, 2022).
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 4, dated July 15, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
July 21, 2015 (80 FR 34252, June 16, 2015).
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-27-0062,
Revision 2, dated January 27, 2014.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) 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; website <a href="http://myboeingfleet.com">myboeingfleet.com</a>.
(6) 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.
(7) 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#adcbdf83c4c3deddc8ced9c4c2c3edc3ccdfcc83cac2db"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1e786c3077706d6e7b7d6a7771705e707f6c7f30797168">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on September 23, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-21021 Filed 9-29-22; 8:45 am]
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