[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 173 (Thursday, September 6, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46517-46518]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-22110]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000-NM-239-AD; Amendment 39-12434; AD 2001-18-08]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-300 Series Airplanes 
Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA7019NM-D

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), 
applicable to all Boeing Model 767-300 series airplanes modified by 
supplemental type certificate SA7019NM-D, that requires modification of 
the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system to install a switch to remove 
power from the IFE system, and revision of flight crew and cabin crew 
procedures. This action is necessary to ensure that the flight crew and 
cabin crew are able to remove electrical power from the IFE system when 
necessary and are advised of appropriate procedures for such action. 
Inability to remove power from the IFE system during a non-normal or 
emergency situation could result in inability to control smoke or fumes 
in the airplane flight deck or cabin. This action is intended to 
address the identified unsafe condition.

DATES: Effective October 11, 2001.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in 
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as 
of October 11, 2001.

ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be 
obtained from BFGoodrich Aerospace, 3100 112th Street SW., Everett, 
Washington 98204-3500. This information may be examined at the Federal 
Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules 
Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of 
the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, 
Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen S. Oshiro, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-
4056; telephone (425) 227-2793; fax (425) 227-1181.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness 
directive (AD) that is applicable to all Boeing Model 767-300 series 
airplanes modified by supplemental type certificate SA7019NM-D was 
published in the Federal Register on June 28, 2001 (66 FR 34377). That 
action proposed to require modification of the in-flight entertainment 
(IFE) system to install a switch to remove power from the IFE system 
and revision of flight crew and cabin crew procedures.

Comments

    Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate 
in the making of this amendment. No comments were submitted in response 
to the proposal or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    The FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest 
require the adoption of the rule as proposed.

Cost Impact

    None of the airplanes affected by this AD are on the U.S. Register. 
All airplanes included in the applicability of this AD currently are 
operated by non-U.S. operators under foreign registry; therefore, they 
are not directly affected by this AD. However, the FAA considers that 
this AD is necessary to ensure that the unsafe condition is addressed 
in the event that any of these subject airplanes are imported and 
placed on the U.S. Register in the future.
    Should an affected airplane be imported and placed on the U.S. 
Register in the future, it will take approximately 40 work hours per 
airplane to accomplish the required modification, at an average labor 
rate of $60 per work hour. Required parts will cost approximately 
$2,740 per airplane. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the 
required modification would be $5,140 per airplane.
    Should an affected airplane be imported and placed on the U.S. 
Register in the future, it will take approximately 1 work hour per 
airplane to accomplish the required manual revisions, at an average 
labor rate of $60 per work hour. Based on these figures, the cost 
impact of the required manual revisions would be $60 per airplane.
    The cost impact figures discussed above are based on assumptions 
that no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this 
AD action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the 
future if this AD were not adopted. The cost impact figures discussed 
in AD rulemaking actions represent only the time necessary to perform 
the specific actions actually required by the AD. These figures 
typically do not include incidental costs, such as the time required to 
gain access and close up, planning time, or time necessitated by other 
administrative actions.

Regulatory Impact

    The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it 
is determined that this final rule does not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (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. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action 
and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained 
from the Rules

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Docket at the location provided under the caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    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) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    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]

    2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new 
airworthiness directive:

2001-18-08 Boeing: Amendment 39-12434. Docket 2000-NM-2309-AD.

    Applicability: Model 767-300 series airplanes modified by 
supplemental type certificate (STC) SA7019NM-D, dated July 14, 1995; 
certificated in any category.

    Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the 
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been 
otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the 
requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, 
altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of 
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an 
alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (c) of 
this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of 
the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition 
addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been 
eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to 
address it.

    Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished 
previously.
    To ensure that the flight crew and cabin crew are able to remove 
electrical power from the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system when 
necessary and are advised of appropriate procedures for such action, 
accomplish the following:

Modification and Manual Revisions

    (a) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, 
accomplish paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Install a master power control switch for the video system 
and associated wiring, in accordance with BFGoodrich Engineering 
Order 23-32-767-031, dated August 16, 2000.
    (2) Following installation of the master power control switch in 
accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this AD, prior to further 
flight, insert BFGoodrich 767 Flight Attendant Manual Supplement 
D2000-160, dated August 16, 2000, into the Flight Attendant Manual, 
and insert BFGoodrich B767 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Supplement 
D2001-025, dated February 26, 2001, into the Emergency Procedures 
section of the AFM.

Spares

    (b) As of the effective date of this AD, no person shall install 
an IFE system in accordance with STC SA7019NM-D, dated July 14, 
1995, on any airplane, unless it is modified, and the Flight 
Attendant Manual and AFM are revised, in accordance with this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the 
compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used if approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification 
Office (ACO), FAA. Operators shall submit their requests through an 
appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add 
comments and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO.

    Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved 
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be 
obtained from the Seattle ACO.

Special Flight Permits

    (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where 
the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

Incorporation by Reference

    (e) The actions shall be done in accordance with BFGoodrich 
Engineering Order 23-32-767-031, including Parts List Attachment and 
Wire List Attachment, dated August 16, 2000; BFGoodrich 767 Flight 
Attendant Manual Supplement D2000-160, dated August 16, 2000; and 
BFGoodrich B767 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement D2001-025, dated 
February 26, 2001. This incorporation by reference was approved by 
the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from BFGoodrich 
Aerospace, 3100 112th Street SW., Everett, Washington 98204-3500. 
Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the 
Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, 
Washington, DC.

Effective Date

    (f) This amendment becomes effective on October 11, 2001.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 28, 2001.
Vi L. Lipski,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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