Rule2024-28781
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
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Published
December 9, 2024
Effective
January 13, 2025
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 767-300F series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that certain cargo compartment insulation blankets do not adequately fit some locations and allow smoke to migrate past the cargo compartment sidewall liners and upward into the main cabin. This AD requires replacing cargo compartment insulation blankets. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 236 (Monday, December 9, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 97482-97484]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28781]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-1698; Project Identifier AD-2024-00005-T;
Amendment 39-22895; AD 2024-24-05]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain The Boeing Company Model 767-300F series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a determination that certain cargo compartment insulation
blankets do not adequately fit some locations and allow smoke to
migrate past the cargo compartment sidewall liners and upward into the
main cabin. This AD requires replacing cargo compartment insulation
blankets. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 13, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 13,
2025.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1698; 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For Boeing material 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>.
<bullet> You may view this material 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> under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1698.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Linn, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3684;
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ae0ffe6e3efa4e6e3e4e4caecebeba4ede5fc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d9b3acb5b0bcf7b5b0b7b799bfb8b8f7beb6af">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing
Company Model 767-300F series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on June 26, 2024 (89 FR 53370). The NPRM was prompted
by a determination that certain cargo compartment insulation blankets
do not adequately fit some locations and allow smoke to migrate past
the cargo compartment sidewall liners and upward into the main cabin.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require replacing the cargo
compartment insulation blankets. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
inadequately fitting cargo compartment insulation blankets. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in a fire in the bilge area
of the cargo compartment, which if not contained could lead to a smoke
and fire event in the passenger compartment.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA also received comments from Boeing, Aviation Partners
Boeing, and All Nippon Airways. The following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Add a Boeing Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) Notice
to the Proposed AD
All Nippon Airways and Boeing requested that the FAA add Boeing
AMOC Notice 767-25-0550 AMOC 01, dated March 13, 2024, to the proposed
AD. All Nippon Airways requested that Boeing AMOC Notice 767-25-0550
AMOC 01, dated March 13, 2024, be added to paragraph (g) of the
proposed AD to specify that the actions should be done in accordance
with both Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0550
Revision 2, dated December 18, 2023, and Boeing AMOC Notice 767-25-0550
AMOC 01, dated March 13, 2024. All Nippon Airways stated that Boeing
AMOC Notice 767-25-0550 AMOC 01, dated March 13, 2024, provides changes
regarding Boeing
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Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0550, Revision 2, dated
December 18, 2023.
Boeing requested that the FAA revise paragraph (h) of the proposed
AD, (the ``Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)'' paragraph), to
include language approving Boeing AMOC Notice 767-25-0550 AMOC 01,
dated March 13, 2024, as an AMOC to the proposed AD. Boeing stated that
Boeing AMOC Notice 767-25-0550 AMOC 01, dated March 13, 2024, applies
to Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0550, Revision 2,
dated December 18, 2023, and was approved and published as an
alternative to accomplishing the requirements specified by paragraph
(g) of AD 2021-12-11 Amendment 39-21598 (86 FR 33112, June 24, 2021)
(AD 2021-12-11).
The FAA notes that the approved FAA AMOC letter 522-24-00097, dated
March 12, 2024, allows Boeing AMOC Notice 767-25-0550 AMOC 01, dated
March 13, 2024, as an alternative to certain steps in Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0550 Revision 2, dated December 18,
2023. FAA AMOC letter 522-24-00097, dated March 12, 2024, was
previously approved for use in AD-2021-12-11. The FAA has revised
paragraph (h)(4) of this AD to include FAA AMOC letter 522-24-00097,
dated March 12, 2024, as an approved AMOC for the corresponding actions
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions
Aviation Partners Boeing stated that the installation of winglets
per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not affect
compliance with the proposed actions.
The FAA agrees with the commenter that STC ST01920SE does not
affect the accomplishment of the manufacturer's service instructions.
Therefore, the installation of STC ST01920SE does not affect the
ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. The FAA has not
changed this AD in this regard.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes, and
any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted as proposed
in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on
any operator.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-
0550, Revision 2, dated December 18, 2023. This material specifies
procedures for replacing insulation blankets in the cargo compartment
with insulation blankets with integrated fire stops.
This material 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 32 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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Replacement..................... 270 work-hours x $85 per hour = $35,900 $58,850 $1,883,200
$22,950.
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The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some or all the costs of this
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected operators.
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:
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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2024-24-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-22895; Docket No. FAA-
2024-1698; Project Identifier AD-2024-00005-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 13, 2025.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-300F series
airplanes, certificated in any category, identified as Group 7, 11
through 15, and 18 in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-
25-0550, Revision 2, dated December 18, 2023.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination that certain cargo
compartment insulation blankets do not adequately fit some locations
and allow smoke to migrate past the cargo compartment. The FAA is
issuing this AD to require replacing these cargo compartment
insulation blankets. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in a fire in the bilge area of the cargo compartment, which
if not contained could lead to a smoke and fire event in the
passenger compartment.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do all
applicable actions identified as ``RC'' (required for compliance)
in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0550, Revision 2,
dated December 18, 2023.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety 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 (i)
of this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a9e8e4e6eae9cfc8c887cec6df"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="20616d6f63604641410e474f56">[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, AIR-
520, Continued Operational Safety 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) FAA AMOC letter 522-24-00097, dated March 12, 2024, approved
for AD 2021-12-11, Amendment 39-21598 (86 FR 33112, June 24, 2021)
is approved as an AMOC for the corresponding provisions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0550, Revision 2, dated
December 18, 2023, 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
(h)(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.
(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Julie Linn, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone: 206-231-3684; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#375d425b5e52195b5e59597751565619505841"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bfd5cad3d6da91d3d6d1d1ffd9dede91d8d0c9">[email protected]</span></a>.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0550,
Revision 2, dated December 18, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Boeing material 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>.
(4) You may view this material 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 material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a6c0d488cfc8d5d6c3c5d2cfc9c8e6c8c7d4c788c1c9d0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="85e3f7abecebf6f5e0e6f1eceaebc5ebe4f7e4abe2eaf3">[email protected]</span></a>.
Issued on November 20, 2024.
Peter A. White,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-28781 Filed 12-6-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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